Page-257 of UPSC Questions

Mention the distinctive features of Dravida style and discuss how it developed under the Pallavas and Cholas describing the architecture of one temple of each dynasty.

Dravidian style temples consist almost invariably of the four following parts: The principle part, the temple itself, is called the Vimana (or Vimanam). It is always square in...

March 2, 2023

Predictive Policing & Its Usage

Predictive policing is the application of analytical techniques to identify potential targets for police intervention and solve crimes by applying statistical techniques. Countries like UK and US see...

March 1, 2023

What are e-cigarettes? Why there is a need to immediately regulate them in India?

An electronic cigarette is�a battery-powered vaporizer�that mimics tobacco smoking. It works by�heating up a nicotine liquid. Effects of E-cigarettes: E-cigarettes or electronic cigarettes are most common prototype of...

March 1, 2023

What is the constitutional position of Directive Principles of State Policy? How has it been interpreted by the judiciary after the emergency in 1975-77?

The Directive Principles of State Policy are mentioned in Part-IV of the Constitution, from Article 36 to 51. These are Directives to the state to be followed in...

March 1, 2023

"We've got to make sure we're writing the trade rules in the fastest-growing region of the world, the Asia-Pacific, as opposed to having China write those rules for us". Critically examine the statement.

Model Answer: The statement was given by US President Barack Obama pointing China’s growing clout, in reference to trade agreements signed under TPP. TPP includes many APEC members’...

March 1, 2023

What are the major regions of sugarcane production in India? Analyze the shift of sugar industry from Northern to Peninsular India in recent times.

Model Answer: Sugarcane is produced in both tropical and subtropical regions in three distinct regions as follows: Sutlej-Ganga plain from Punjab to Bihar containing 51% of the total...

March 1, 2023

Do you agree with the view that the cash transfers to farmers who sell their produce in the market at below MSP levels can be a better alternative to the procurement under Minimum Support Price scheme? Discuss taking example of the Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana (price deficit finance scheme) launched in Madhya Pradesh.

Minimum Support Price (MSP) is a form of market intervention by the Government of India to insure agricultural producers against any sharp fall in farm prices. This serves...

March 1, 2023

Constitutionally, the princely states were not part of British India nor were their inhabitants British subjects. The British Parliament had no power to legislate for the States or their people. Elucidate the ways in which crown's relationship with the Indian states was maintained during pre-independence era.

While the political relationship of the British Crown and British India was characterized by the complete supremacy of British sovereignty, the political relationship between the British Crown and...

March 1, 2023

Discuss the salient Features of Gupta Architecture.

Gupta Period is called Golden or Classical age of India partially due to the unprecedented activities and development in the arts, architecture, sculpture, painting and literature. The rock...

March 1, 2023

Examine the distribution and factors responsible for the pulp  & paper textile industry around the World.

Paper and pulp manufacturing are forest-based industries. Pulp is the raw material for paper indus­try and can be considered half processed paper. The basic raw material for the...

February 28, 2023