UPSC Previous year Mains Question Papers Post independence India
2022
1. The political and administrative reorganization of states and territories has heen a continuous ongoing process since the mid-nineteenth century. Discuss with examples.
2021
1. Assess the main administrative issues and socio-cultural problems in the integration process of Indian Princely States.
2018
1. Discuss whether formation of new states in recent times is beneficial or not for the economy of India?
2016
1. Has the formation of linguistic states strengthened the cause of Indian unity?
2013
1. Write a critical note on the evolution and significance of the slogan, ‘Jai Jawan Jai Kisan’.
2. Discuss the contributions of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad to pre- and post-independent India.
3. Analyze the circumstances that led to the Tashkent Agreement in 1966. Discuss the highlights of the Agreement.
4. Critically examine the compulsions which prompted India to play a decisive role in the emergence of Bangladesh.