How many questions are there in this paper?

There are twenty questions in this paper.

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The questions are descriptive, requiring answers within specific word limits.

In which languages is the question paper available?

The question paper is printed in both Hindi and English.

What is the word limit for questions 1 to 10?

Answers to questions 1 to 10 should be in 150 words.

What is the word limit for questions 11 to 20?

Answers to questions 11 to 20 should be in 250 words.

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UPSC Civil Services Mains 2018 General Studies Paper I PDF

Name: UPSC Civil Services Mains 2018 General Studies Paper I PDF
Creator: UPSC
Keywords: UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2018, General Studies Paper I, UPSC Mains GS Paper 1, 2018 UPSC Question Paper, Civil Services Exam, General Studies, UPSC Mains, Question Paper PDF, Indian Art Heritage, History of India, Mahatma Gandhi Thoughts, IRNSS, Arctic Region, Plate Tectonics, Marine Ecosystem

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Year 2018
Conducted By UPSC
Questions 20
Maximum Marks 250
Duration Three Hours
Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail	Information
Examination	UPSC Civil Services Main Examination
Year	2018
Conducting Body	UPSC
Paper	General Studies Paper - I
Subject	General Studies
Duration	Three Hours
Maximum Marks	250
Number of Questions	20
Question Type	Descriptive / Subjective

This is the official question paper for the General Studies Paper-I of the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination held in 2018. The paper is designed to test candidates' understanding of a wide range of subjects, including history, geography, Indian society, and current affairs. It consists of 20 descriptive questions, with answers to be provided in Hindi or English within specified word limits. The total marks for the paper are 250, and candidates are allowed three hours to complete it. This paper is a crucial resource for aspirants aiming to crack the UPSC Civil Services Exam, providing insights into the exam's scope and difficulty.

Major Topics Covered

Indian Art Heritage
History of India
Chinese Travellers
Arab Travellers
Mahatma Gandhi's Thoughts
Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System (IRNSS)
Navigation
Arctic Region Resources
Mantle Plume
Plate Tectonics
Marine Ecosystem
Dead Zones

Why This Paper is Important

Useful for Civil Services Main Examination 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

UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2017 General Studies Paper I
UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2019 General Studies Paper I
UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2018 General Studies Paper II
UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2018 General Studies Paper I Answer Key
UPSC Civil Services Mains Syllabus
UPSC General Studies Syllabus
UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam Pattern
UPSC Exam Calendar

Instructions

There are TWENTY questions printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided.
No marks will be given for answers written in a medium other than the authorized one.
Answers to Questions No. 1 to 10 should be in 150 words, whereas answers to Questions No. 11 to 20 should be in 250 words.
Keep the word limit indicated in the questions in mind.
Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Q1.

(a) भारतीय कला विरासत का संरक्षण वर्तमान समय की आवश्यकता है। चर्चा कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दें)
Safeguarding the Indian art heritage is the need of the moment. Discuss. (Answer in 150 words)

Q2.

(a) भारतके इतिहास की पुनर्रचना में चीनी और अरबी यात्रियों के वृत्तांन्तों के महत्व का आकलन कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दें)
Assess the importance of the accounts of the Chinese and Arab travellers in the reconstruction of the history of India. (Answer in 150 words)

Q3.

(a) वर्तमान समय में महात्मा गाँधी के विचारों के महत्व पर प्रकाश डालिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दें)
Throw light on the significance of the thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi in the present times. (Answer in 150 words)

Q4.

(a) भारतीय प्रादेशिक नौपरिवहन उपग्रह प्रणाली (आई. आर. एन. एस. एस.) की आवश्यकता क्यों है ? यह नौपरिवहन में किस प्रकार सहायक है ? (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दें)
Why is Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System (IRNSS) needed ? How does it help in navigation ? (Answer in 150 words)

Q5.

(a) भारत आर्कटिक प्रदेश के संसाधनों मे किस कारण गहन रुचि ले रहा है ? (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दें)
Why is India taking keen interest in resources of Arctic Region? (Answer in 150 words)

Q6.

(a) 'मेंटल प्लूम' को परिभाषित कीजिए और प्लेट विवर्तनिकी में इसकी भूमिका को स्पष्ट कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दें)
Define mantle plume and explain its role in plate tectonics. (Answer in 150 words)

Q7.

(a) समुद्री पारिस्थितिकी पर ‘मृतक्षेत्रों’ (डैड ज़ोन्स) के विस्तार के क्या-क्या परिणाम होते हैं ? (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दें)
What are the consequences of spreading of 'Dead Zones' on marine ecosystem? (Answer in 150 words)

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The exam is the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination.

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The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

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The time allowed is Three Hours.

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