We will be going through the UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Post-Independence. The official UPSC Syllabus reads – Post-Independence-consolidation and reorganisation within country.
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UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Post-Independence-consolidation and reorganisation within country – Questions and Sub-themes from 2013-2023
| Question | Subject | Year | Marks | Sub-theme |
| The political and administrative reorganization of states and territories has been a continuous ongoing process since the mid-nineteenth century. Discuss with examples. | Post Independence | 2022 | 15 | Reorganization of states- (Phase-1:1850’s to 1947) and (Phase 2: 1947- 2022) |
| Assess the main administrative issues and socio-cultural problems in the integration process of Indian Princely States. (150 words) | Post Independence | 2021 | 10 | Integration process of Indian Princely States- Administrative issue and socio-cultural problems |
| Discuss whether formation of new states in recent times is beneficial or not for the economy of India. | Post Independence | 2018 | 15 | New states formation- (Benefits) and (concerns) for economy |
| Has the formation of linguistic States strengthened the cause of Indian Unity? | Post Independence | 2016 | 12.5 | Linguistic States formation- (Strengthen) and (challenges) the cause of Indian Unity |
| Critically discuss the objectives of Bhoodan and Gramdan movements initiated by Acharya Vinoba Bhave and their success. | Post Independence | 2013 | 10 | Bhoodan and Gramdan movements- Objectives, success and limited impact |
| Write a critical note on the evolution and significance of the slogan “Jai Jawana Jai Kisan”. | Post Independence | 2013 | 10 | Slogan “Jai Jawana Jai Kisan”- Evolution and significance |
| Discuss the contribution of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad to pre-and post-independent India. | Post Independence | 2013 | 10 | Contribution of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad |
| Analyze the circumstances that led to Tashkent Agreement in 1966. Discuss the highlights of the agreement. | Post Independence | 2013 | 10 | Tashkent Agreement- Circumstances led to its formation and Highlights |
| Critically examine the compulsions which prompted India to play a decisive roles in the emergence of Bangladesh. | Post Independence | 2013 | 10 | Reasons for India’s intervention in the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War |
| The New Economic Policy – 1921 of Lenin had influenced the policies adopted by India soon after independence. Evaluate. | Post Independence | 2014 | 10 | Vladimir Lenin NEP-1921 and its influence on India |
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