IES ISS 2020 General Studies Question Paper PDF | UPSC

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  • Year 2020
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 4
  • Maximum Marks 100
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Indian Economic Service - Indian Statistical Service Examination
Year 2020
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper General Studies
Subject General Studies
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 100
Number of Questions 4
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the General Studies paper for the Indian Economic Service - Indian Statistical Service Examination held in 2020 by UPSC. The paper carried a maximum of 100 marks and allowed three hours for completion. It consists of descriptive questions, requiring candidates to write concise answers within specified word limits. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to join these prestigious services, testing their knowledge across various domains relevant to public administration and policy.

Major Topics Covered

  • Ashoka's Dhamma policy
  • Mansabdari system
  • Mughal administration
  • Modern Indian nationalism
  • Non-Cooperation Movement
  • Quit India Movement
  • Himalaya and Arctic environmental changes
  • Population studies
  • Forest ecosystem services
  • Urban planning in India
  • Australian bushfires
  • Indian Monetary Policy Committee
  • Inflation targeting
  • India-China-US trade relations

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for Indian Economic Service - Indian Statist preparation
  • Helps understand the latest exam pattern
  • Useful for practice and self-assessment
  • Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
  • Helpful for analysing question trends

Related Resources

  • IES ISS 2021 General Studies Question Paper
  • IES ISS 2019 General Studies Question Paper
  • UPSC CSE 2020 General Studies Paper 1
  • IES ISS 2020 General Studies Answer Key
  • IES ISS Syllabus
  • UPSC General Studies Syllabus
  • IES ISS Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Exam Calendar

Instructions

  • There are FOUR questions and all are to be attempted.
  • Candidates should attempt questions/parts as per the instructions given in the questions.
  • The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
  • Candidates are required to write clear, legible and concise answers and to adhere to word limits, wherever indicated.
  • Failure to adhere to word limits may be penalized.
  • The answers must be written within the space provided in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
  • Answers must be written in ENGLISH only.

Questions (page 2)

Q1. Answer all the following (in not more than 200 words each) :

(a) Elucidate the main aspects of the policy of Dhamma as propounded by Ashoka. To what extent are they relevant to present-day India?

(b) Underlining the chief characteristics of the Mansabdari system, discuss the way it organized the Mughal administration.

(c) Critically examine those developments in the second half of the nineteenth century which led to the emergence of modern Indian nationalism.

(d) It can be said that the Non-Cooperation Movement proved to be a stage from which India's freedom struggle entered in a new trajectory. Give reasons for your argument.

(e) When and where was the Quit India Resolution passed? Analyze the causes and nature of this movement.

Q2. Answer all the following (in not more than 200 words each) :

(a) A greening and browning of the Himalaya and the Arctic is occurring. What drivers are causing such a phenomenon and is there any way to minimize this trend?

(b) Is India overpopulated? Provide arguments to substantiate your answer.

(c) Forests play a vital role in providing a wide range of ecosystem services and benefits to humans. Summarize these in brief and assess the state of India's forests in the past decade.

(d) Most Indian cities are beset with a number of problems. Offer suggestions to tackle these in a multipronged manner.

(e) The recent wildfires that swept across eastern Australia are unmatched in terms of severity and intensity. Explain why the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire was so severe and its fallout on various species of flora and fauna.

Q3. Answer all the following (in not more than 200 words each) :

(a) What are the risks posed to the flexible inflation targeting in India under the Monetary Policy Committee? Should India as a developing country tolerate a certain degree of inflation to ensure growth? Discuss.

(b) Is the ongoing trade war between China and the United States an opportunity for India to replace China as a major exporter of manufactured goods? Discuss.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam for which this question paper is?

This question paper is for the Indian Economic Service - Indian Statistical Service Examination.

Which year is this IES ISS question paper from?

This question paper is from the year 2020.

Who conducts the IES ISS examination?

The IES ISS examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

What is the subject of this question paper?

The subject of this question paper is General Studies.

What is the maximum marks for the General Studies paper?

The maximum marks for the General Studies paper is 100.

What is the time allowed to complete the General Studies paper?

The time allowed to complete the General Studies paper is Three Hours.

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