GS-I UPSC PYQ 2012

What do you understand by the term "Innovation"? Discuss the need for launching a national innovation policy in India. <!--qid:MAINS_2012_GS-I_Q1a-->

Keeping in view the informal sector's share in the total workforce of the country, critically examine the relevant inclusive measures initiated by the Government of India and their effectiveness. <!--qid:MAINS_2012_GS-I_Q1b-->

What are the Rights within the ambit of Article 21 of the Indian Constitution? <!--qid:MAINS_2012_GS-I_Q3d-->

Why is Laurie Baker called 'the conscience keeper of Indian architecture'? <!--qid:MAINS_2012_GS-I_Q3j-->

Who is P. V. Sindhu and why has she been in the news recently? <!--qid:MAINS_2012_GS-I_Q5a-->

Comment on the recent launching of the National Mission on Libraries (NML). <!--qid:MAINS_2012_GS-I_Q3g-->

Who is Cyrus Mistry and why has he been in the news recently? <!--qid:MAINS_2012_GS-I_Q5c-->

To implement one key recommendation of the Mohini Giri Committee, the Government has recently announced the constitution of a National Council. Highlight the composition and the mandate of this National Council. <!--qid:MAINS_2012_GS-I_Q3f-->

Who is Ashoke Sen and why has he been in the news recently? <!--qid:MAINS_2012_GS-I_Q5d-->

What is the 'Parivarik Mahila Lok Adalat'? <!--qid:MAINS_2012_GS-I_Q3a-->

What do you understand by the term "Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis" (MDR-TB)? What measures would you advocate for its containment and what are the implications of its spread in the community? <!--qid:MAINS_2012_GS-I_Q2f-->

The significance of Patharughat in the Indian freedom struggle. <!--qid:MAINS_2012_GS-I_Q4a-->

"There is an urgent need for the Planning Commission to revise the chapter on health in the 12th Plan document." Comment. <!--qid:MAINS_2012_GS-I_Q2a-->

Significance of the SPOT-6 rocket launch for ISRO. <!--qid:MAINS_2012_GS-I_Q4d-->

The 'flute-playing Krishna' theme is very popular in Indian art. Discuss. <!--qid:MAINS_2012_GS-I_Q2d-->

In the context of the growing demands for the ban of Endosulfan in the country, critically examine the issues involved. What, in your view, should be done in the matter? <!--qid:MAINS_2012_GS-I_Q1d-->

"The Indian independence movement was a mass-based movement that encompassed various sections of society. It also underwent the process of constant ideological evolution." Critically examine. <!--qid:MAINS_2012_GS-I_Q1e-->

Bagurumba folk dance. <!--qid:MAINS_2012_GS-I_Q4b-->

Who is Aditya Kumar Mandi and why has he been in the news recently? <!--qid:MAINS_2012_GS-I_Q5b-->

What are the salient features of the Consumer Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2011 introduced in the Lok Sabha in December 2011? <!--qid:MAINS_2012_GS-I_Q2e-->

Given the accelerated pace of development and demand for energy, would you consider renewable energy as a viable option for India's future? <!--qid:MAINS_2012_GS-I_Q2g-->

Issues highlighted through the work of Palagumrni Sainath. <!--qid:MAINS_2012_GS-I_Q4e-->

"Domestic resource mobilization, though central to the process of Indian economic growth, is characterized by several constraints." Explain. <!--qid:MAINS_2012_GS-I_Q2c-->

Comment on the significance of Rasarnava in studying the history of Indian Chemistry. <!--qid:MAINS_2012_GS-I_Q3c-->

The issue of tourism in core areas of tiger reserve forests in the country is a subject matter of debate. Critically examine various aspects of this issue, keeping in view relevant recent judicial pronouncements. <!--qid:MAINS_2012_GS-I_Q1f-->

What are the groups into which musical instruments in India have traditionally been classified? <!--qid:MAINS_2012_GS-I_Q3h-->

Many food items contain "trans fats". What do you understand by this term? Which Indian food items contain trans fats? What are the implications of trans fats on human health? <!--qid:MAINS_2012_GS-I_Q2h-->

Examine the causes and the extent of 'desertification' in India and suggest remedial measures. <!--qid:MAINS_2012_GS-I_Q1c-->

Who is Mario de Miranda and why has he been in the news recently? <!--qid:MAINS_2012_GS-I_Q5e-->

Comment on the significance of the Preamble contained in the Right to Information Act. <!--qid:MAINS_2012_GS-I_Q3e-->

Determining the 'value' assigned to the vote of a Member of a State Legislative Assembly and of a Member of Parliament in the Indian Presidential elections. <!--qid:MAINS_2012_GS-I_Q4c-->

The Union Cabinet recently cleared the proposal to rename and amend the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986. What are the salient features of the proposed amendments? <!--qid:MAINS_2012_GS-I_Q2b-->

Comment on the significance of fire in Zoroastrianism. <!--qid:MAINS_2012_GS-I_Q3i-->

You are stationed in a small district town in the plains of Northern India. The summer has been severe. Suddenly, a colleague, who had been out since morning, returns to the office complaining of headache, restlessness and confusion. Shortly, he becomes unconscious. His body temperature is 40°C. What first aid steps would you take to revive him? <!--qid:MAINS_2012_GS-I_Q3k-->

List the main objectives of the National Manufacturing Policy (NMP), 2011. <!--qid:MAINS_2012_GS-I_Q3b-->