MARCH - 2023 32
UPSC MAINS PRACTICE QUESTIONS
1. What are the provisions of ‘Adopt a Heritage’ Scheme?
Critically examine the controversy surrounding it.
(15 Marks, 250 Words) [GS-1, Art & Culture]
2. The Windsor Framework is a welcome deal between UK &
EU. Examine.
(15 Marks, 250 Words) [GS-2, IR]
3. Governors and Chief Ministers should respect
constitutional boundaries. Critically analyze.
(15 Marks, 250 Words) [GS-2, Polity]
4. Discuss the key provisions of the Fugitive Economic
Offenders Act, 2018. Evaluate its relevance in tackling
corruption and economic offences.
(15 Marks, 250 Words) [GS-3, Economy]
5. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has often been
criticised for its lack of autonomy and independent
functioning. In this context, discuss the significance of the
recent Supreme Court ruling related to appointments to
the ECI.
(15 Marks, 250 Words) [GS-2, Polity]
6. India has taken a pragmatic and realist stand on the Russia
– Ukraine war, keeping in mind its core national interests.
Elaborate.
(15 Marks, 250 Words) [GS-2, IR]
7. The Supreme Court’s intervention in the appointment of
Election Commissioners is a much-needed step to uphold
our democratic values. Comment.
(250 Words; 15 Marks) (GS-2;Polity)
8. The adoption of cleantech in India still faces multiple
hurdles. Elaborate and suggest measures to overcome
them.
(250 Words; 15 Marks) (GS-3; Renewable Energy)
9. Discuss the utility of various global groupings in the
modern era. Elaborate upon India’s approach towards
these global commons via these organisations and the
challenges that lie ahead.
(15 Marks; 250 Words) (GS-2; International
Relations)
10. Discuss the role and the challenges faced by AYUSH
branches of medical practice in India.
(15 Marks; 250 Words) (GS-2; Health)
11. Discuss the role played by the anti-defection law in
providing stability in the parliamentary form of government.
Discuss the position taken by the Supreme Court in the
Kihoto case on the matter.
(15 Marks, 250 Words) [GS-2, Polity]
12. What is green hydrogen? Discuss the possibilities that it
holds for India in the coming years.
(15 Marks, 250 Words) [GS-3, Environment]
13. The Centre has issued a heatwave health advisory. The
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare also released a list of
dos and don’ts to protect yourself against heatwaves. The
IMD has issued its first heat advisory for 2023. What steps
would you, as the head of the District Administration, take
to reduce deaths due to extreme heat in your jurisdiction?
(250 Words, 15 Marks) [GS-1, Geography]
14. The primary contest for the future of the Indo-Pacific
region is simple: It is about preventing Chinese hegemony
while avoiding catastrophic conflict. Comment.
(250 Words, 15 Marks) [GS-2, IR]
15. Excessive use of antimicrobials is not only causing anti-
microbial resistance but is also contributing to climate
change. Elaborate.
(15 Marks, 250 Words) [GS-3, Science &
Technology]
16. What do you understand by demand and supply elasticity?
How does it affect the Indian agricultural sector?
(15 Marks, 250 Words) [GS-3, Economy]
17. Ongoing negotiations amongst the AUKUS members hold
important lessons for India as well. Comment.
(250 Words; 15 Marks) (GS-2; International
Relations)
18. Do you think women’s reservation in the Indian parliament
would have a significant impact on gender equality in
India? Substantiate your answer.
(250 Words; 15 Marks) (GS-2; Social Justice)
19. The rural-urban continuum has drawn wide attention
in recent years. In this light discuss the importance
of Recognizing and addressing the interconnections
between rural and urban areas.
(250 Words; 15 Marks) (GS-2; Governance)
20. Discuss the measures that can be taken to ensure the
compliance of Environmental, Social, and Governance
(ESG) standards in India.
(250 Words; 15 Marks) (GS-2; Governance)
21. Improved Saudi-Iran relations augur well for not just the
region but for India as well. Do you agree? Justify your
answer.
(15 Marks, 250 Words) [GS-2, IR]
22. What is superconductivity? What are some of its
applications in society?
(15 Marks, 250 Words) [GS-3, S&T]
23. Discuss the reasons for the frequent fires observed in
landfills in India. Elaborate upon the preventive measures
which can be taken.
(15 Marks, 250 Words) [GS-3, Disaster
Management]
24. ‘The Saudi – Iranian deal Marks a tectonic change in
global power equations’. Elaborate upon the statement
and discuss the learnings for India in the process.
[GS-2, IR]
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25. Discuss the utility of AUKUS as a grouping in the face of
changing global geopolitics.
(15 Marks; 250 Words) (GS-2; International
Relations)
26. ‘The issue of women’s reservation needs a larger public
consensus’. Elaborate upon the statement by tracing the
journey of the reservation bill for women.
(15 Marks; 250 Words) (GS-2; Polity)
27. Discuss the impact of colonial rule which has been left
behind, on the socio-political set-up and governance in
the subcontinent.
(15 Marks; 250 Words) (GS-1; History)
28. Discuss the reasons and the impacts of the current trend
of the trade deficit in India.
(15 Marks; 250 Words) (GS-3; Economy)
29. Frequent disruptions in the parliament put a significant
dent on our democratic values. In that light, suggest
measures to increase the productivity of the Parliament.
(250 Words; 15 Marks) (GS-2; Polity)
30. Fake news has emerged as one of the biggest social
threats in recent times. Give suggestions to curtail the
spread of this menace.
(250 Words; 15 Marks) (GS-2; Governance)
31. “We need to re-conceptualize our understanding of
Universal Health Care”. Comment.
(10 Marks;150 Words) (GS-2; Health)
32. “Recent NSS Report data suggests India’s path towards
universal access to safe and clean water and energy is
still several steps away”. Discuss.
(10 Marks; 150 Words) (GS-2; Social Justice)
33. India’s UNSC Presidency raised the bar high with regard
to focus, policy and resolutions. Elucidate.
(150 Words, 10 Marks) [GS-2, IR]
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41. How are the members of parliament disqualified in India?
Explain with reference to the Lily Thomas case of 2013.
(GS-2; Polity) (250 Words; 15 Marks)
42. The doctrine of separation of powers is at the bedrock
of India’s democracy. Elaborate with reference to the
ongoing tussle between the government and the judiciary.
(GS-2; Polity) (250 Words; 15 Marks)
43. What is biotransformation technology and how can it
revolutionize the waste management in India?
(10 marks; 150 words) (GS-3; Environment and Ecology)
44. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a
insurance based healthcare sector?
(10 Marks; 150 Words) (GS-2; Governance)
45. Examine the challenges and opportunities for India’s
blue economy and suggest innovative strategies for the
sustainable development of this sector.
(250 Words; 15 Marks) [GS-3, Economy]
46. The current defamation law leaves a lot to the interpretation
of the respective judges. Do you agree? Critically analyze.
(250 Words; 15 Marks) [GS-2, Polity]
47. As the DM of Rampur, you are facing a contentious
issue regarding the presence of stray dogs in the area.
Following numerous reports of dog attacks, some
residents have resorted to extreme measures to combat
the issue, including the cruel treatment of stray dogs.
Local vigilante groups have even begun distributing
airguns at discounted rates to encourage the killing
of these animals. In response to media coverage of
this controversial situation, the National Human Rights
Commission has stated that in cases where human lives
are at risk due to animal attacks, human rights should take
precedence over animal rights. Conversely, a number of
global NGOs, such as PETA, have submitted a plea to the
Supreme Court requesting safeguards for stray dogs.
[GS-1, Social Issues]

34. Can foreign law firms practise in India? Discuss the rules
and regulations laid down by the Bar Council.
(150 Words, 10 Marks) [GS-2, Polity & Governance]
35. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a waste-
to-energy plant?
(10 Marks, 150 Words) [GS-3, Environment]
36. Rajasthan’s Right to Health Bill is a step in the right
direction but needs more nuance. Discuss.
(10 Marks, 150 Words) [GS-2, Health]
37. “The road to ending the TB epidemic needs proactive
intervention in key areas”. Discuss.
(150 Words; 10 Marks) (GS-2; Health)
38. Discuss how the Russia and China relationship impacts
India’s interest in the Indo-Pacific.
(150 Words; 10 Marks) (GS-2; International
Relations)
39. Discuss the potentiality of the semiconductor industry in
India. What are the challenges?
(150 Words, 10 Marks) [GS-3, Economy]
(a) Who are the stakeholders in this case and what are
the ethical issues surrounding this case?
(b) Elaborate on the decisions to be taken by you in
order to solve this problem amicably.
48. The right to strike is an essential right of workers across
the world and must not be curtailed in the garb of ‘essential
services’. Critically analyze.
(250 Words; 15 Marks) [GS-2; Polity]
49. The fast improvement in India’s Digital Public Infrastructure
holds the key towards India’s superpower ambitions. Do
you agree? Give examples.
(250 Words; 15 Marks) [GS-2; Governance]
50. What were the key objectives of the Self-Respect
Movement? Critically evaluate the success of this
movement.
(250 Words; 15 Marks)[GS-1; History]
51. Quality control orders for textiles, despite good intentions,
may do more harm to the industry than good. Do you
agree? Critically analyze.
(250 Words; 15 Marks) [GS-3; Economy]

40. “CAMPA creates a regime which allows for the destruction

of irreplicable ecosystems”. Comment.
(150 Words, 10 Marks) [GS-3, Environment & Ecology]