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All subjects 20Agriculture 0Art and Culture 3Disaster Management 0Economics 1Environment 0Ethics 0Geography 6Governance 0Indian Society 7Internal Security 0International Relations 0Modern History 2Polity 0Post Independence 0Science and Technology 0Social Justice 0World History 1

All GS papers 73 GS1 20 GS2 20 GS3 20 GS4 13

Syllabus topics in GS1

GS1-02.Modern Indian History- Mid-18th century – Present (significant events, personalities, issues); 2 GS1-03.Freedom Struggle-various stages, important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country 0 GS1-04.Post-Independence- Consolidation and reorganisation within country 0 GS1-08.Urbanisation:problems and remedies 1 GS1-09.Globalisation and its effects on Indian society 0 GS1-10.Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism. 2 GS1-11.Salient Features of World Physical Geography 2 GS1-12.Distribution of key Natural Resources (world, South Asia and Indian subcontinent) 1 GS1-13.Factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India). 1 GS1-14.Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., 0 GS1-15.Geographical features and their location- Changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. 3

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Art and Culture › Miscellaneous

Art and Culture › Miscellaneous

2023

Explain the role of geographical factors towards the development of Ancient India. (प्राचीन भारत के विकास की दिशा में भौगोलिक कारकों की भूमिका स्पष्ट कीजिए।)
Art and Culture › Vedic Culture

Art and Culture › Vedic Culture

2023

What are the main features of Vedic society and religion? Do you think some of the features are still prevailing in Indian society?
Geography › ClimatologyXMonsoon,ENSO,IOD

Geography › ClimatologyXMonsoon,ENSO,IOD

2023

Why is the South-West monsoon called ‘Purvaiya’ (easterly) in Bhojpur Region? How has this directional seasonal wind system influenced the cultural ethos of the region?
Geography › Flora and Fauna

Geography › Flora and Fauna

2023

Identify and discuss the factors responsible for diversity of natural vegetation in India. Assess the significance of wildlife sanctuaries in rain forests regions of India.
Geography › Geomorphology

Geography › Geomorphology

2023

How are the fjords formed? Why do they constitute some of the most picturesque areas of the world?
Geography › Oil,Natural Resources

Geography › Oil,Natural Resources

2023

Comment on the resource potentials of the long coastline of India and highlight the status of natural hazard preparedness in these areas.
Geography › Water Management

Geography › Water Management

2023

Why is the world today confronted with a crisis of availability of and access to freshwater resources?
Indian Society › Caste System

Indian Society › Caste System

2023

Why is caste identity in India both fluid and static?
Indian Society › Communalism

Indian Society › Communalism

2023

Discuss the impact of post-liberal economy on ethnic identity and communalism.
Indian Society › Family

Indian Society › Family

2023

Child cuddling is now being replaced by mobile phones. Discuss its impact on the socialization of children.

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