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APSC & UPSC Mains Previous Years General Studies I Questions

  General Studies Paper - I APSC Previous Years Questions 1. Discuss the salient features of Harappan Culture. Write the causes of its decline. (APSC Mains 2016) 2. Bring out the salient features of IVC and focus on its trade relations with West Asia. (APSC 2011) 3. Discuss the political organizations during the Rig Vedic period. What were the changes that occurred in the later Vedic Period? (APSC Mains 2014 and 2016)  4. What are the four Vedas? (APSC Mains 2014) 5. Write the chief teachings of Lord Buddha. How far Buddhism was a reform movement within Hinduism? (APSC 2015)  6. Analyze critically that Buddha’s teachings to a large extent could be helpful in understanding and resolving the problems of today’s society. (APSC 2016)  7. Account for the decline and disintegration of Mauryan Empire. (APSC 2014)  8. What are the main causes for the downfall of the Mauryan Empire? How far was Ashoka responsible for it? (APSC 2015) 9. How did external invasions influenc...

Current Affairs MCQs 2023

  Current Affairs 2023 1. Which of the following districts has the highest score in the recently released Social progress Index? 1) Aizawl (Mizoram) 2) Nagpur (Maharashtra) 3) Mohali (Punjab) 4) Shopian (Jammu & Kashmir ) Answer: 1 2. Which country got the presidency of Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence for 2022-23? 1) India 2) Japan 3) Germany 4) USA Answer: 1 3. Jan Vishwas Bill, 2022 has been introduced in the Lok Sabha on December 22,2022. It seeks to - 1) Decriminalise Minor offences by amending 183 provisions in 42 Acts With A view to pro mote ease of business. 2) Make the Government departments more accountable to the public 3) Check the corruption in various departments of the governments 4) Strengthen the Local self Governments Answer: 1 4. Which of the following States/ Uts has the highest score in the social Progress Index 2022? 1) Kerala 2) Goa 3) Puducherry 4) Tamil Nadu Answer: 3 5. Ima Keithel, or Mother's market, is in...