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[2025 GS1 UPSC MAINS] Does tribal development in India centre around two axes, those of displacement and of rehabilitation? Give your opinion. (15 Marks)
Smash 2025 FLT 05Q8. Empowerment of tribal communities requires shifting from top-down policies to bottom-up participation. Examine the…
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[2025 GS1 UPSC MAINS] Discuss how the changes in shape and sizes of continents and ocean basins of the planet take place due to tectonic movements of the crustal masses. (15 M)
Smash 2025 FLT 07Q15. How far can the theory of plate tectonics be used to explain the origin…
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[2025 GS1 UPSC MAINS] Geography: Give a geographical explanation of the distribution of off-shore oil reserves of the world. How are they different from the on-shore occurrences of oil reserves? (15 Marks)
Smash 2025 Basic test 04 Q20. Discuss the location of various petroleum crude resources in India and the…
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[2025 GS1 UPSC MAINS] Discuss the distribution and density of population in the Ganga River Basin with special reference to land, soil and water resources. (15 Marks)
[UPSC 2024] The groundwater potential of the Gangetic Valley is on a serious decline. How may it affect…
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[2025 GS1 UPSC MAINS] How can Artificial Intelligence (AI) and drones be effectively used along with GIS and RS techniques in locational and areal planning? (15 Marks)
Smash 2025 FLT 1113. In recent times, India’s land reform efforts have focused on technological solutions. Though they…
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[2025 GS1 UPSC MAINS] The ethos of civil service in India stands for the combination of professionalism with nationalistic consciousness – Elucidate. (10 Marks)
Civil services in India are often called the “steel frame” of governance (Sardar Patel). Their ethos is not…
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[2025 GS1 UPSC MAINS] Explain briefly the ecological and economic benefits of solar energy generation in India with suitable examples. (10 Marks)
Smash 2025 FLT 07 Q5. India has significant potential to lead the global renewable energy transition. Discuss the…
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[2025 GS1 UPSC MAINS] Do you think that globalization results in only an aggressive consumer culture ? Justify your answer. (10 Marks)
Smash 2025 FLT 09Q19. Religious commodification and spiritual consumerism are emerging trends in India’s globalized economy. Examine how…
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[2025 GS1 UPSC MAINS] Achieving sustainable growth with emphasis on environmental protection could come into conflict with poor people’s needs in a country like India. Comment. (15 M)
Smash 2025 FLT 09 Q18. Discuss how poverty acts both as a driver and a consequence of environmental…
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[2025 GS1 UPSC MAINS] How do you account for the growing fast food industries given that there are increased health concerns in modern society? Illustrate your answer with the Indian experience. (15 Marks)
Smash 2025 FLT 10 Q18. The silent epidemic of lifestyle diseases and mental health disorders is no longer…
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[2025 GS1 UPSC MAINS] How does a smart city in India address the issues of urban poverty and distributive justice? (10 Marks)
Smash 2025 FLT 09: Q10. While cities are engines of growth, they are also spaces of exclusion. Discuss…
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[2025 GS1 UPSC MAINS] What are non-farm primary activities? How are these activities related to physiographic features in India? Discuss with suitable examples. (10 Marks)
Smash 2025 FLT 11Q5. Evaluate the impact of PM Matsya Sampada Yojana in transforming India’s fisheries sector. What…
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[2025 GS1 UPSC MAINS] What are Tsunamis? How and where are they formed? What are their consequences? Explain with examples. (10 Marks)
The word Tsunami comes from Japanese — tsu (harbor) and nami (wave). It is a series of large…
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[2025 GS1 UPSC MAINS] Trace India’s consolidation process during the early phase of independence in terms of polity, economy, education and international relations. (15 Marks)
Smash 2025 Adv Test 10 Q14. Elaborate on the dual contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in integrating princely…
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[2025 GS1 UPSC MAINS] How are climate change and sea level rise affecting the very existence of many island nations? Discuss with examples. (10 Marks)
Smash 2025 FLT 09 Q7. Discuss the geological processes involved in the formation of different types of islands. How…
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[2025 GS1 UPSC MAINS] Q6. The French Revolution has enduring relevance to the contemporary world. Explain. (10 Marks)
Smash 2025 Adv Test 10Q.8 Analyse the role of Enlightenment ideas in shaping the course of the French…
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[2025 GS1 UPSC MAINS] Q5. Trace India’s consolidation process during the early phase of independence in terms of polity, economy, education and international relations.
Smash 2025 Adv test 10Q14. Elaborate on the dual contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in integrating princely states…
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[2025 GS1 UPSC MAINS] Q4. Mahatma Joti Rao Phule’s writings and efforts of social reforms touched issues of almost all subaltern classes. Discuss.
Based on SAMACHAR MANTHAN:Article name: Who was Mahatma Jyotiba Phule (1827-1890)?Source: April 12, 2025Details: – 199th birth anniversary celebrations…
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[UPSC Mains 2025 Discussion] Arts and Culture: ‘The sculptors filled the Chandella artform with resilient vigor and breadth of life.’ Elucidate.
Chandella rulers (9th–13th century CE) of Bundelkhand, with Khajuraho as their capital, created a “world in stone” through…
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[UPSC Mains 2025 Discussion] Arts and Culture: Examine the main aspects of Akbar’s religious syncretism.
Smash 2024 Sectional test 6Q18.“In medieval Indian history Akbar was unique for his religio-political ideas and policies.” Analyze…
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