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After successfully conducting the UPSC Essay paper on 20th September 2024, the commission began conducting the GS papers today, i.e., 21st September 2024. In the morning shift, GS Paper 1 was conducted successfully. As UPSC aspirants are already aware of the importance of GS Paper 1, aspirants can also find detailed answers to the questions asked in UPSC GS 1 exam 2024 and for candidates who are willing to appear for the upcoming UPSC attempt, we have also attached UPSC Mains GS1 PYQs from 2024 to 2018. Additionally, candidates can check the UPSC Mains GS 1 Question Paper and download it from the link mentioned in the article.
We have also shown a detailed analysis of the UPSC GS paper 1 in the article which showcases the distribution of questions over every section for last 5 years, this data will be useful for candidates in aligning their preparation strategy with the exam requirements and achieving desired results.
UPSC Mains GS Paper 1 2024
Before discussing with the solutions, lets take a look on the topics from which the question are framed in UPSC Mains GS 1 Question Paper 2024, candidates who are well aware of the topics can refer below to seek for the solutions and the upsc mains question paper, GS 1 topics include:
GS -1 Paper
- Art and culture includes questions from Indian Art forms (which includes paintings, dances, music, puppetry, pottery, drama, visual art), Literature (Vedas, Buddhist literature, ancient Jainism literature, Dravadian literature, medieval literature, Modern India literature), Architecture (Harappan, Mauryan, post-Mauryan, Nagra, Dravadian, Vesara temple architecture, cave, Islamic, and modern architecture).
- The Geography section of GS Paper 1 encompasses topics such as World Geography (sea links, straits, marginal sea, major islands, deserts, grasslands, plateaus, mountain ranges, industrial locations, rivers, inland sea, population, soils), Indian Geography (location, structure and physiography, river system, climate, soils, vegetation, agriculture, minerals and energy resources), Physical Geography (interior of earth, disasters, rocks and minerals, landforms, earth’s heat balance, atmosphere, climate, precipitation, ocean waters, coral reefs)
- The Indian Society section includes topics like diversity in India, women and women organizations, regionalism, poverty, Secularism, urbanization, communalism, social upliftment and globalization
- History syllabus includes world history, ancient history, medieval history, modern history, India’s freedom struggle and Post Independent India.
UPSC Mains GS 1 Model Answers 2024
Aspirants who have appeared and also who are planning to appear for the UPSC Mains Exam in 2024 can check, question wise solution of UPSC Mains GS Paper 1 2024 (soon)
| UPSC Mains GS 1 Model Answer 2024 (10 marks question) | ||
| S.No. | Question | Answer |
| 1. | Underline the changes in the field of society and economy from the Rig Vedic to the later Vedic period. | To Be Updated |
| 2. | Estimate the contribution of Pallavas of Kanchi for the development of art and literature of south India. | To Be Updated |
| 3. | What were the events that led to the Quit India Movement? Point out its results. | To Be Updated |
| 4. | What is sea surface temperature rise? How does it affects the formation of tropical cyclones? | To Be Updated |
| 5. | Why do large cities tend to attract more migrants than smaller towns? Discuss in the light of conditions in developing countries. | To Be Updated |
| 6. | What is the phenomenon of ‘cloudburst’? Explain. | To Be Updated |
| 7. | What is the concept of a ‘demographic winter’? Is world moving towards such a situation? Elaborate. | To Be Updated |
| 8. | Distinguish between gender equality, gender equity and women’s empowerment. Why is it important to take gender concerns into account in programe design and implementation? | To Be Updated |
| 9. | Inter-caste marriages between castes which have socio-economic parity have increased, to some extent, but this is less true of interreligious marriages. Discuss. | To Be Updated |
| 10. | In dealing with socio-economic issues of development, what kind of collaboration between government, NGOs and private sectors would be most productive? | To Be Updated |
| UPSC Mains GS 1 Model Answer 2024 (15 marks question) | ||
| S.No. | Question | Answer |
| 11. | “Though the great Cholas are no more yet their name is still remembered with great pride because of their highest achievements in the domain of art and architecture.” Comment. | To Be Updated |
| 12. | How far is it correct to say that the First World War was fought essentially for the preservation of balance of power? | To Be Updated |
| 13. | How far was the Industrial Revolution in England responsible for the decline of handicrafts and cottage industries in India? | To Be Updated |
| 14. | The groundwater potential of the gangetic valley is on a serious decline. How may it affects the food security of India? | To Be Updated |
| 15. | What are aurora australia and aurora borealis? How are these triggered? | To Be Updated |
| 16. | What is twister? Why are the majority of twisters observed in areas around the Gulf of Mexico? | To Be Updated |
| 17. | What is regional disparity? How does it differ from diversity? How serious is the issue of regional disparity in India? | To Be Updated |
| 18. | Despite comprehensive policies for equity and social justice, underprivileged section are not yet getting the full benefits of affirmative action envisaged by the Constitution. Comment. | To Be Updated |
| 19. | Globalization has increased urban migration by skilled, young, unmarried women from various classes. How has this trend impacted upon their personal freedom and relationship with family? | To Be Updated |
| 20. | Critically analyse the proposition that there is a high correlation between India’s cultural diversities and socio-economic marginalities. | To Be Updated |
UPSC Mains 2024 GS 1 Question Paper PDF
As we discussed above that the commission has successfully conducted the UPSC GS1 paper 2024, here we will be providing the downloadable PDF of UPSC Mains GS 1 Question Paper, for the reference of candidates who are willing to appear for the UPSC exam and are looking to gain familiarity with the exam and exam pattern to fortify their preparation in order to ace the examination in further upcoming attempts of the civil service exam.
Download UPSC Mains GS 1 Question Paper PDF
How to Download UPSC GS 1 Question Paper 2024?
Here we have provided candidates with the steps to download UPSC Mains GS 1 Question Paper
- Step 1 : Visit the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in.
- Step 2 : Navigate Home page and click on examination for UPSC Mains GS 1 Question Paper
- Step 3 : Click on previous year questions
- Step 4 : Select Civil Services Exam from the dropdown
- Step 5 : Click on download
- Step 6 : Save the PDF for your reference.
UPSC GS 1 Question Paper 2024 Analysis
UPSC GS 1 question paper 2024 includes topics related to history, geography, art and culture and Indian society. The level of questions has been very good as compared to last year, factual knowledge and criticism have been asked in the question paper of 2024. For Example-
Question-What is twister? Why are the majority of twisters observed in areas around the Gulf of Mexico?
This is a geographical analytical question has asked in UPSC main Exam 2024. The Twister is sometimes in the news, it is made after 2 or 3 years. Candidates may not read this topic. Candidates who know about it may have found this question easy, but those who do not have any knowledge about the Twister may have found this question difficult.
| UPSC Mains GS Paper 1 Previous Year Questions – History | |||||
| Year of Exam | Freedom Struggle | Post Independence | World History | Total Number of Questions | Total Marks |
| 2023 | |||||
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 35 Marks |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 65 Marks |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25 Marks |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 65 Marks |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
25 Marks
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UPSC Mains GS Paper 1 Analysis – Art and Culture
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| Year of Exam | Total Number of Questions | Total Marks |
| 2023 | ||
| 2022 | 3 | 40 Marks |
| 2021 | 1 | 10 Marks |
| 2020 | 4 | 50 Marks |
| 2019 | 1 | 10 Marks |
| 2018 | 3 |
35 Marks
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| UPSC Mains GS Paper 1 Analysis – Geography | ||
| Year of Exam | Total Number of Questions | Total Marks |
| 2023 | ||
| 2022 | 9 | 115 Marks |
| 2021 | 8 | 95 Marks |
| 2020 | 8 | 85 Marks |
| 2019 | 8 | 75 Marks |
| 2018 | 4 |
70 Marks
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| UPSC Main GS Paper 1 Previous Year Questions – Indian Society | ||
| Year of Exam | Total Number of Questions | Total Marks |
| 2023 | ||
| 2022 | 4 | 60 Marks |
| 2021 | 6 | 80 Marks |
| 2020 | 6 | 90 Marks |
| 2019 | 10 | 95 Marks |
| 2018 | 11 |
125 Marks.
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UPSC Mains GS 1 Paper 2024 Difficulty Level
Based on the student review and with the analysis of previous year papers of GS 1 it can be said that the overall paper was medium level but there were some question which candidates can find difficult, can refer above to the model answers to check for answers of all the questions, by our expert.
UPSC Mains GS Paper 1 Previous Year Questions 2023 – 2014
To help candidates in their preparation journey, the year-wise GS Paper 1 previous year question From 2023-2014 are provided in the table below
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UPSC Main GS Paper 1 previous year questions PDF (2023-2014)
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