UPSC CIVIL SERVICES MAINS EXAM 2017: General Studies Paper – 2 Question Paper

  UPSC CIVIL SERVICES MAINS EXAM 2017: General Studies Paper – 2 Question Paper   “The local self government system in India has not proved to be effective instrument of governance”. Critically examine the statement and give your views to improve the situation.  (150 words) Critically examine the Supreme Court’s judgement on ‘National Judicial Appointments …

UPSC CIVIL SERVICES MAINS EXAM 2017: General Studies Paper – 1 Question Paper

  UPSC CIVIL SERVICES MAINS EXAM 2017: General Studies Paper – 1 Question Paper   How do you justify the view that the level of excellence of the Gupta numismatic art is not at all noticeable in later times? (150 words) Clarify how mid-eighteenth century India was beset with the spectre of a fragmented polity.  …

UPSC CIVIL SERVICES MAINS EXAM 2016: General Studies Paper – 2 Question Paper

    UPSC CIVIL SERVICES MAINS EXAM 2016: General Studies Paper – 2 Question Paper     Discuss the essentials of the 69th Constitutional Amendment Act and anomalies, if any, that have led to recent reported conflicts between the elected representatives and the institution of the Lieutenant Governor in the administration of Delhi. Do you …

UPSC CIVIL SERVICES MAINS EXAM 2016: General Studies Paper – 1 Question Paper

  UPSC CIVIL SERVICES MAINS EXAM 2016: General Studies Paper – 1 Question Paper Early Buddhist Stupa-art, while depicting folk motifs and narratives, successfully expoundsBuddhist ideals. Elucidate. Krishnadeva Raya, the king of Vijayanagar, was not only an accomplished scholar himself but was a also a great patron of learning and literature. Discuss. Explain how the …