IES ISS 2023 General Studies Question Paper PDF | UPSC Exam

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  • Year 2023
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Maximum Marks 100
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination I.E.S./ISS EXAM
Year 2023
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper GENERAL STUDIES
Subject General Studies
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 100
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the General Studies paper for the IES/ISS Exam 2023 conducted by UPSC. The paper is designed to test candidates' knowledge across various subjects relevant to engineering and statistical services. It consists of descriptive questions, with a total of 100 marks and a time limit of three hours. Aspirants can use this question paper to understand the exam's scope, question types, and marking scheme, aiding their preparation strategy.

Major Topics Covered

  • Architecture
  • Mohenjo-daro
  • Maurya Rule
  • Kabir
  • Guru Nanak Dev
  • Unity
  • Revolt of 1857
  • Mahatma Gandhi
  • Salt Tax
  • Dandi March
  • Heat waves
  • Indian subcontinent
  • Millets
  • Climate friendly
  • International Year of Millets
  • Ageing population
  • Joshimath crisis
  • Cyclones
  • Arabian Sea
  • Bay of Bengal
  • Infrastructure development
  • Indian economy
  • Free trade agreements
  • Renewable energy
  • Non-renewable energy
  • Income inequality
  • Wealth inequality
  • Human capital
  • Economic growth

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for I.E.S./ISS EXAM 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 2022 General Studies Question Paper
  • ESE 2023 General Studies Question Paper
  • UPSC CAPF 2023 General Studies Paper
  • IES ISS 2023 General Studies Answer Key
  • UPSC General Studies Answer Key 2023
  • IES ISS Exam Syllabus
  • UPSC General Studies Syllabus
  • IES ISS Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • There are FOUR questions and ALL are to be attempted.
  • Candidates should attempt questions/parts as per the instructions given in the questions/parts.
  • 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 of the following (in not more than 200 words each) :

(a) What features of architecture indicate that Mohenjo-daro was a planned urban centre?

(b) Why is the Maurya Rule important in the history of India?

(c) Evaluate the contributions of Kabir and Guru Nanak Dev to the promotion of unity among the people.

(d) Who provided leadership to the Revolt of 1857? Discuss the role of any three of them.

(e) Why did Mahatma Gandhi consider Salt Tax more oppressive than other taxes? What was the outcome of his Dandi March?

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

(a) "Heat waves are expected to become longer and more intense and frequent over the Indian subcontinent." Examine the statement.

(b) Why are millets said to be climate friendly? Explain it in the context of International Year of Millets (2023) declared by the United Nations.

(c) What are the consequences of rapidly ageing population in India?

(d) "Human activity seems to be primarily responsible for Joshimath's crisis." Comment.

(e) Why do we have fewer cyclones in the Arabian Sea than in the Bay of Bengal?

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

(a) Infrastructure development is considered a key element for accelerating growth rate of the Indian economy. Do you agree? Discuss.

(b) "Free trade agreements with important economies in the world are good for India." Discuss.

(c) Examine the major obstacles towards replacing non-renewable energy by renewable ones in India.

(d) A rising income and wealth inequality in India may not be good for India's long-term goals. Do you agree? Critically discuss.

(e) What are the major obstacles for the development of human capital in India despite everyone is in agreement that human capital is a major driver of growth in future? Elaborate.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the I.E.S./ISS EXAM-2023.

Which paper is this?

This is the GENERAL STUDIES paper, with the code ASRT-B-GST.

Who conducts the IES/ISS Exam?

The exam is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the maximum marks for the General Studies paper?

The maximum marks for the General Studies paper is 100.

What is the time duration allowed for the paper?

The time allowed for the paper is Three Hours.

What is the question type in this paper?

The paper consists of descriptive questions.

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