Category: UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs
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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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[UPSC Mains 2025 Discussion] Art and Culture: Discuss the salient features of the Harappan architecture.
Smash Mains 2025 Q1. In what ways does Harappan art and architecture reflect both utilitarian functionality and aesthetic…
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