GS1 · Practice questions
Heritage, history, geography, society
908 questions, with how toppers answered each. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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Recently there have been concerns regarding arctic amplification which has lead to 4 times the increase in temperature in the arctic against global average leading to fast melting of arctic ice.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Climate ChangeGlobal Warming
Women form over 50% of India's population and empowered women are essential for India's growth story.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
WomenSocial Empowerment
Bring out the role played by the Ahom Kingdom in shaping the cultural and historical identity of North-East India, and discuss its legacy in contemporary times.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Art and CultureMedieval India
Peasant Movements were not unknown to pre-colonial India but became endemic in the first half of the 18th century. What were the causes and nature of the peasant movements in this period in India? Evaluate their achievements.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Freedom StruggleModern Indian History
Discuss the positive and negative effects of globalization on youth in the country.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
GlobalisationEmployment
Explain how India's contemporary gender rights discourse maintains continuity with 19th-century social reform efforts while also expanding to address new challenges.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
WomenSocial Empowerment
Discuss the responses of major political parties to the recommendations of the Cabinet Mission. Also, examine the reasons for its failure.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Freedom Struggle
(Explosive and Effusive Volcanic Eruptions) How do explosive and effusive volcanic eruptions shape the topography and geology of volcanic regions?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Geophysical PhenomenaGeomorphology
The ancient Universities found across Bihar region were key source of institutional education under the patronage of Pala and Gupta rulers. Difference of these universities with modern day.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Art and CultureAncient India
Sanskrit literature was a remarkable period and textbook providing various facet and analysis of Indian cultures.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
LiteratureAncient India
Discuss the contribution of socio-religious movement during pre-independence period in: a) Creation of national consciousness
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Modern Indian HistorySocial Empowerment
How has globalization impacted the location of the IT industry?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
IndustryGlobalisation
"The measurement of the intensity and magnitude of earthquakes is a complex and sophisticated process that requires a deep understanding of seismology and advanced technology". In this regard discuss the method of measuring the intensity and magnitude of earthquakes and highlight the seismic zones of India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Geophysical PhenomenaPlate tectonics
The Recent landslides in the hilly states of India have resurfaced the vulnerabilities of the Himalayan region. In this context, discuss the factors responsible for increased occurrence of landslides in the region.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
HimalayasGeomorphology
Why is the Bay of Bengal more prone to cyclones compared to the Arabian Sea? Discuss the changing trends in cyclone formation in the Arabian Sea.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
CyclonesClimatology
Colonial legacy is the primary source of political instability in the African Continent. Examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
World History
What are the diverse practices that preserve heterogeneity in Indian society? Examine the factors that threaten this diversity in the context of India's development.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Diversity of IndiaSalient Features
While social media facilitates unprecedented connectivity and self-expression it can also widen social crevices and fractures. In this context, examine the impact of social media on Indian society.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Salient FeaturesDiversity of India
The Gandhara School is often called a product of Indo-Greek cultural fusion. Discuss the significance of such syncretism in shaping Indian visual culture.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Art and CultureAncient India
Discuss the reasons for the distribution of deserts and the impact of local winds on the climate and economy of the regions they affect.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
ClimatologyWeather Phenomena
What are the factors contributing to the decline in crude oil production in India, and what suggestions can be proposed to reverse this trend and promote domestic production?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Natural ResourcesIndustry
Arab-Israel conflict is as much a result of their internal contradictions as an outcome of manipulative tactics of the imperial powers. Explain.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
World History
Discuss the role of the press in spreading nationalist ideas and sentiments during the freedom struggle. What challenges did the press, particularly the vernacular press, face during this period?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Freedom StruggleModern Indian History
Development of island territories requires a careful balancing of environmental and tribal concerns with exploitation of economic potential. Elaborating on the threats faced by island territories of India, comment on the recent measures proposed by the government regarding their development.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
TribalsClimate Change