GS MAINS PAPER 2018 ANALYSIS
In series of 4 articles we will be analysing GS Mains,2018 question papers and figure out how helpful NITHI IAS was/is in your preparation.
Bottom line of Mains 2018 General Studies Papers – NITHI IAS’s Coaching classes for a Fresher and other students continue to be highly relevant and indispensable. Especially, the DNA & CI Classes.
Our Answer Writing Practice Sessions and tests have made great difference to mains answer writing.
GS PAPER 1 – Mains 2018
17 out of 20 Questions in GS PAPER – I can be fully answered by NITHI IAS Students.
1 Out of Remaining 3 questions can be partially answered by NITHI IAS Students.
Few General comments:
1. Answers to question numbers 1 to 10 should be written in 150 words and answers to question numbers 11 to 20 should be written in 250 words.
2. No change in overall word limit compared to 2017
3. Geography questions continue to surprise with NEW terminology and making them difficult to answer.
4. World History finds no mention in the Question paper – This is surprising in deed!
Notes:
1. Answerability meaning: Students have sufficient material (NCERT + Handouts + Classnotes) and discussion content from class to attempt the question
Questions
1. Safeguarding the Indian art heritage is the need of the moment. Comment (10 Marks, 150 Words)
This question has been asked in light of the Supreme Court comments on Taj Mahal.
Comments: This is a generalist question. Candidate is expected to use his wide knowledge of environment and art culture learnt from Art & Culture class, Ecology & Environment class and DNA & CI Class
Answerability: Full 10 Marks
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2. Assess the importance of the accounts of the Chinese and Arab travellers in the reconstruction of the history of India. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
Answerability: Full 10 Marks
Source: Vamsi Sir Class notes
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3. Throw light on the significance of the thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi in the present times. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
Answerability: Full 10 Marks
Source: Vamsi Sir class notes + DNA & CI Class
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4. Why is Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System (IRNSS) needed? How does it help in navigation? (10 Marks, 150 Words)
Answerability: Full 10 Marks
Source: S & T Handout ; https://www.nithiias.com/Nithipedia/index.php/11.A)_ISRO,_Defence#3._Satellite_Navigation
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5. Why is India taking keen interest in the Arctic region? (10 Marks, 150 Words)
Answerability: Full 10 Marks
Source: July 20, DNA & CI
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6. Define mantle plume and explain its role in plate tectonics. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
Answerability: 0 Marks
7. What are the consequences of spreading of ‘Dead Zones’ on marine ecosystem? (10 Marks, 150 Words)
Answerability: 0 Marks
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8. “Caste system is assuming new identities and associational forms. Hence, caste system cannot be eradicated in India.” Comment. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
Answerability: Full 10 Marks
Source: NCERT & DNA & CI Class discussions
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9. ‘Despite implementation of various programmes for eradication of poverty by the government in India, poverty is still existing’. Explain by giving reasons. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
Answerability: Full 10 Marks
Source: Poverty and Developmental Issues Handout
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10. How the Indian concept of secularism different from the western model of secularism? Discuss. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
Comment: This is a repeated question. Asked in 2014
17. How do the Indian debates on secularism differ from the debates in the West?
Answerability: Full 10 Marks
Source: Indian Polity Class
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11. The Bhakti movement received a remarkable re-orientation with the advent of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Discuss. (15 Marks, 250 Words)
Comment: Static Question
Answerability: Full 15 Marks
Source: Vamsi Sir History class notes & NCERT
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12. Discuss whether formation of new states in recent times is beneficial or not for the economy of India. (15 Marks, 250 Words)
Answerability: Full 15 Marks
Source: DNA & CI Classes
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13. Why indentured labour was taken by the British from India to their colonies? Have they been able to preserve their cultural identity over there? (15 Marks, 250 Words)
Answerability: Full 15 Marks
Source: Diaspora handout
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14. “The ideal solution of depleting ground water resources in India is water harvesting system.” How can it be made effective in urban areas? (15 Marks, 250 Words)
Answerability: Full 15 Marks
Source: July 2016, Yojana
https://www.nithiias.com/Nithipedia/index.php/Yojana-July_2016
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15. Defining blue revolution, explain the problems and strategies for pisciculture development in India. (15 Marks, 250 Words)
Answerability: 7.5 Marks
Source: July 2016, Yojana
https://www.nithiias.com/Nithipedia/index.php/Yojana-June_2016#j._Blue_revolution:
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16. What is the significance of Industrial Corridors in India? Identifying industrial corridors, explain their main characteristics. (15 Marks, 250 Words)
Answerability: Full 15 Marks
Source: 1. Class 12 Geography NCERT
2. Infrastructure handout as source too
17. Mention core strategies for the transformation of aspirational districts in India and explain the nature of convergence, collaboration and competition for its success. (15 Marks, 250 Words)
Answerability: Full 15 Marks
Source: Budget Class + DNA & CI Class
https://www.nithiias.com/Nithipedia/index.php/3A._Budget_Summary_2018-19
https://www.nithiias.com/Nithipedia/index.php/April_16,_2018_DNA_%26_CI#2._Reimagining_governance
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18. ‘Women’s movement in India has not addresses the issues of women of lower social strata.’ Substantiate your view. (15 Marks, 250 Words)
Comment: Static Question
Answerability: Full 15 Marks
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19. ‘Globalisation is generally said to promote cultural homogenisation but due to this cultural specificities appear to be strengthened in the Indian society.’ Elucidate. (15 Marks, 250 Words)
Comment: Static Question
Answerability: Full 15 Marks
Source: NCERT
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20. ‘Communalism arises either due to power struggle or relative deprivation.’ Argue by giving suitable illustrations. (15 Marks, 250 Words)
Comment: Static Question
Answerability: Full 15 Marks
Source: NCERT