GPSC Mains 2023: previous year questions

General Studies

1. Explain in detail the social and economic conditions of South India as described in the Sangam literature.Syllabus: Rise of Mahatma Gandhi on National Horizon, impact of his thoughts…Write your answer →
2. Explain with examples how tribal arts and traditions of Gujarat are well-preserved.Write your answer →
3. Discuss the unique position of Gujarat textile heritage in the development of India's textile tradition.Write your answer →
4. Explain the contribution of Dhirubahen Patel in Gujarati literature.Write your answer →
5. Discuss the significance of the Tana Riri Mahotsav in Indian music.Write your answer →
6. Discuss the potential and limitations of wind energy in India.Write your answer →
7. Evaluate the status of India's forest resources and their impact on climate change.Syllabus: Foreign invasions on India and their impactWrite your answer →
8. Explain why tropical cyclones are largely confined to the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal.Write your answer →
9. Explain how the Himalayas shape India's climate and biodiversity with suitable examples.Write your answer →
10. Explain the main causes of floods in Gujarat and suggest preventive measures.Write your answer →
11. Discuss the developments in science and technology during the Gupta period.Write your answer →
12. Highlight the role of peoples' movements in the integration of princely states into the Indian Union.Write your answer →
13. Discuss how the Battle of Plassey marked the beginning of British political supremacy in India.Write your answer →
14. Comment on the role of moderate leaders in preparing the base for the wider freedom movement.Write your answer →
15. Describe the development of architecture and literature in Gujarat during the Solanki period.Write your answer →
16. Explain how constitutional idealism resulted from the social context of the Independence Movement.Write your answer →
17. Discuss the challenges faced by the present federal process regarding the creation or separation of states.Write your answer →
18. Explain the conflict of interest in appointing chairpersons/members to regulatory bodies.Write your answer →
19. Examine how the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments enhanced peoples’ participation in democracy.Write your answer →
20. Identify five major contributors to public administration and summarize their contributions.Write your answer →
21. Identify five conditions for effective policy implementation and discuss them.Write your answer →
22. Examine the constitutional role of the Governor concerning bills passed by the Legislative Assembly.Write your answer →
23. Discuss how professional values and ethics vary across cultures.Write your answer →
24. Should Mughal and British legacies be blamed for policy and administrative failures in the present era? Discuss.Write your answer →
25. Identify and describe at least five salient features of the Indian Constitution.Syllabus: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of IndiaWrite your answer →
26. Explain the interaction between society and state in different real-life situations.Write your answer →
27. Discuss how rationality and emotionality are two sides of human personality.Write your answer →
28. How does Information and Communication Technology (ICT) act as a catalyst for good governance?Syllabus: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) - its importance, advantages and challengesWrite your answer →
29. What are the main hindrances in combating endemic corruption in India?Write your answer →
30. Discuss how judicial intervention strengthens democracy and the rule of law with examples.Write your answer →
31. Discuss the present policies of the government regarding the role of MSMEs in GDP growth.Write your answer →
32. Explain the new health challenges arising from increasing life expectancy and suggest solutions.Write your answer →
33. Discuss how emerging technologies and globalization play a role in money laundering.Write your answer →
34. Evaluate the statement: "NITI Aayog is a better version of the Planning Commission."Write your answer →
35. Discuss how changes in international trade reflect a nation's growth, with reference to India.Write your answer →
36. Explain how the Digital India programme can help farmers improve productivity and income.Write your answer →
37. Identify key bottlenecks in the widespread adoption of biogas energy in India.Write your answer →
38. What policies and technological innovations are needed for sustainable biogas sources?Write your answer →
39. What types of capacity-building programs can encourage citizens to participate in the 4R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recover) waste management system?Write your answer →
40. Discuss the benefits and challenges of using satellite data for sustainable development planning.Syllabus: Sustainable Development –possibilities and challengesWrite your answer →
41. Explain how the Open Network for Digital Commerce is a new concept in marketing.Write your answer →
42. Discuss how the Aspirational Districts programme is a game changer for concerned districts in Gujarat.Write your answer →
43. Evaluate the role of battery breakthroughs and related innovations in Gujarat’s economic growth.Write your answer →
44. Explain how rapid transit systems can save time, money, and improve the environment for future generations.Write your answer →
45. Discuss how GIFT City in Gandhinagar can change the economy of Gujarat.Write your answer →
46. Explain the interconnections between Air Quality Index, Happiness Index, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).Write your answer →