GS1 · Topic
Personalities
Individual leaders, reformers and thinkers as the subject of the question.
37 UPSC Mains GS1 questions on Personalities that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2017–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
Bhagat Singh made a real breakthrough in terms of revolutionary ideology, the goals of revolution and forms of revolutionary struggle. Elucidate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Freedom StrugglePersonalities
Shed light on the use of symbols and symbolic language by Mahatma Gandhi for both, integrating masses into the National Movement and against social evils.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Freedom StruggleMahatma Gandhi
Explain the meaning of the terms Swaraj and Purna Swaraj during the anti-colonial national movement in India. Also, trace the progression of the Indian National Congress in this context.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Freedom StruggleModern Indian History
South Africa was "the making of the Mahatma". Analyze how the experiences of Gandhi in South Africa paved the way for launch of satyagraha in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Freedom StruggleMahatma Gandhi
Moderate leaders like Dadabhai Naoroji, Gopal Krishna Gokhale, Surendranath Banerjee believed in constitutional means to attain freedom. Success of moderate leaders in bringing gradual change.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Freedom StrugglePersonalities
Examine the ideological and strategic tensions within the Indian National Congress that led to the 1907 split.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Freedom StrugglePersonalities
In the context of socio-cultural milieu of 19th century, the contribution made by Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar in the field of education and women's rights is immeasurable. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Modern Indian HistoryPersonalities