The UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2016 General Studies Paper I evaluates candidates on Indian Heritage and Culture, History, Geography of the World and Society. The paper carries 250 marks and consists of descriptive questions.
On this page, you can find the UPSC CSE Mains GS Paper I Question Paper 2016, official questions, exam pattern, question paper instructions, and the official UPSC PDF link.
UPSC CSE Mains GS Paper I Question Paper 2016: Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2016 |
| Paper | General Studies Paper I |
| Year | 2016 |
| Exam Stage | Main Examination |
| Maximum Marks | 250 |
| Time Allowed | 3 Hours |
| Total Questions | 20 |
| Question Type | Descriptive |
| Medium | Any language authorized by UPSC in the Admission Certificate |
Question Paper Instructions
- There are TWENTY questions printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
- All questions are compulsory.
- The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
- Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must be stated clearly on the cover of the Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided. No marks will be given for answers written in medium other than the authorized one.
- Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
- Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
UPSC CSE Mains GS Paper I Question Paper 2016
- Early Buddhist Stupa-art, while depicting folk motifs and narratives successfully expounds Buddhist ideals. Elucidate. (Not more than 200 words | 12½ Marks)
- Krishnadeva Raya, the King of Vijayanagar, was not only an accomplished scholar himself but was also a great patron of learning and literature. Discuss. (Not more than 200 words | 12½ Marks)
- Explain how the Uprising of 1857 constitutes an important watershed in the evolution of British policies towards colonial India. (Not more than 200 words | 12½ Marks)
- Discuss the role of women in the freedom struggle especially during the Gandhian phase. (Not more than 200 words | 12½ Marks)
- Highlight the differences in the approach of Subhash Chandra Bose and Mahatma Gandhi in the struggle for freedom. (Not more than 200 words | 12½ Marks)
- Has the formation of linguistic States strengthened the cause of Indian Unity? (Not more than 200 words | 12½ Marks)
- The anti-colonial struggles in West Africa were led by the new elite of Western-educated Africans. Examine. (Not more than 200 words | 12½ Marks)
- To what extent globalization has influenced the core of cultural diversity in India? Explain. (Not more than 200 words | 12½ Marks)
- “An essential condition to eradicate poverty is to liberate the poor from the process of deprivation.” Substantiate this statement with suitable examples. (Not more than 200 words | 12½ Marks)
- Why are the tribals in India referred to as ‘the Scheduled Tribes’? Indicate the major provisions enshrined in the Constitution of India for their upliftment. (Not more than 200 words | 12½ Marks)
- With a brief background of quality of urban life in India, introduce the objectives and strategy of the ‘Smart City Programme’. (Not more than 200 words | 12½ Marks)
- What is the basis of regionalism? Is it that unequal distribution of benefits of development on regional basis eventually promotes regionalism? Substantiate your answer. (Not more than 200 words | 12½ Marks)
- Discuss the concept of air mass and explain its role in macro-climatic changes. (Not more than 200 words | 12½ Marks)
- “The Himalayas are highly prone to landslides.” Discuss the causes and suggest suitable measures of mitigation. (Not more than 200 words | 12½ Marks)
- The effective management of land and water resources will drastically reduce the human miseries. Explain. (Not more than 200 words | 12½ Marks)
- South China Sea has assumed great geopolitical significance in the present context. Comment. (Not more than 200 words | 12½ Marks)
- Major cities of India are becoming more vulnerable to flood conditions. Discuss. (Not more than 200 words | 12½ Marks)
- Present an account of the Indus Water Treaty and examine its ecological, economic and political implications in the context of changing bilateral relations. (Not more than 200 words | 12½ Marks)
- Enumerate the problems and prospects of inland water transport in India. (Not more than 200 words | 12½ Marks)
- In what way micro-watershed development projects help in water conservation in drought-prone and semi-arid regions of India? (Not more than 200 words | 12½ Marks)
Official UPSC PDF
The official UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2016 General Studies Paper I question paper can be downloaded from the UPSC website.
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