Think, Learn & Perform (TLP) – UPSC GS Mains MINI TEST [Day 42] October 10, 2015 9 TLP Mains 2015 Archives Must Refer– Comprehensive Mains Strategy Weekly Plans Day 42 – TLP: GS Mains MINI TEST 1) India’s description as “an engine of the South” rests less on its emergence as a leader and more on the size of its footprints in the developing world. Critically comment. 2) The practice of putting up policies for public feedback is a good effort in enabling a consultative governance. Discuss. 3) Mining and deforestation are two sides of the same coin. Do you agree? Is it possible to ensure socio- economic development without adversely affecting the environment? Discus. 4) Comment on the viability of new-age diesel engines and the impact on Indian Consumers w.r.t the sophisticated software algorithms deployed to exhibit full emission control when subject to a pollution test. 5) Can family be a substitute to the party’s institutional mechanism to bring about a social transformation? Critically examine the dominance of ‘kin and clan’ politics practiced in India. 6) ) Is it a bad scenario for a nation trying to reinvent itself as a new knowledge hub despite being stuck at the fringes of the higher education scene? Discuss 7) As part of the government’s efforts to repeal obsolete laws and reform India’s legal system, the government has introduced The Appropriation Acts (Repeal) Bill, 2015. How far this will bring consitency in India’s legal system? Elaborate. 8) Using the optimal potential of rural employment to build water security is the most viable and long lasting strategy to impart resilience to Indian agriculture. Discuss. 9) Social and agro- forestry are the best tools for providing livelihood alternatives in rural areas and also maintaining carbon levels within sustainable limits. Critically comment. 10) The River Interlinking Project (RIP), if not suitably modified to Indian physiography and climate, is fraught with severe ecological hazards. In light of the given statement, analyse the pros and cons of RIP in India. 11) What are the disadvantages of sub-regionalism for the overall growth of SAARC nations? 12) How did Socrates establish the primacy of free thinking and moral courage in public life? What do you mean by ‘speaking truth to power’? 13) How does dilemma define our moral attitude? 14) To what extent does human dignity influence the idea of human rights? 15) Case Study IAS UPSC Mains Questions 2015, TLP Mains IASbaba, UPSC Mains 2015 Related Posts : Creative Guidance: Book Review- The Dhammapada! Read More Protected: 1) India’s description as “an engine of the South” rests less on its emergence as a leader and more on the size of its footprints in the developing world. Critically comment. Read More TLPGurukul FoundationILP 2026FLM Test SeriesGurukul AdvancedTLP ConnectMains Exclusive ProgrammeSankalp – 2025लक्ष्य – 2026PSIR Optional FCSubscribe For Email Updates Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Email Address Subscribe Recent Posts Day 38 – Q. 5. “Despite the legal recognition of transgender persons, meaningful empowerment in social, economic, and political spheres remains elusive. Examine the barriers faced by the transgender community in India and suggest ways to ensure inclusive development.” (250 words, 15 marks) Day 38 – Q. 4. “Regional aspirations in India often emerge from a perceived denial of cultural identity, autonomy, and development. Critically examine the factors fueling regionalism in contemporary India and suggest balanced approaches to address them.” (250 words, 15 marks) Day 38 – Q. 3. Examine the role of the ‘Gig Economy’ in the process of empowerment of women in India. Also, suggest measures to overcome the challenges faced by women in this sector. ( 150 words, 10 marks) Day 38 – Q. 2. “Globalization has simultaneously fostered cultural homogenization and the strengthening of local identities. Analyze this paradox in the Indian context.”(150 words, 10 marks) Day 38 – Q. 1. “Communalism in India is not merely a religious phenomenon but also a political and socio-economic construct”. Discuss with examples and suggest solutions. (150 words, 10 marks) DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS हिन्दी | UPSC प्रारंभिक एवं मुख्य परीक्षा – 15th July 2025 UPSC Quiz – 2025 : IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs Quiz 15th July 2025 DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 15th July – 2025 IASbaba’s Think Learn Perform (TLP – Phase 1) 2025 – UPSC Mains Answer Questions [15th July, 2025] – Day 37 Day 37 – Q. 5. “Smaller cities in India—Tier-2 and Tier-3—are emerging as new growth hubs. Critically analyse the opportunities and challenges they present in ensuring balanced urban development.” (250 words, 15 marks)
