R. C.

Reddy IAS Study Circle

R. C. Reddy IAS Study Circle

Civil Services Mains Test Series - 2016

Civil Services Mains Test Series - 2016

SCHEDULE
August 28
September 4
September 11
September 18

Part Test - 01
Part Test - 02
Part Test - 03
Part Test - 04

September 25
October 2
October 9
October 16

Part Test - 05
Part Test - 06
Part Test - 07
Part Test - 08

October 23
October 30
November 6
November 13
November 20

Full Test - 01
Full Test - 02
Full Test - 03
Full Test - 04
Full Test - 05

November 24
November 25
November 27

Part Tests
Indian History, Culture and World History
Indian Society, Indian and World Geography
Indian Polity
Social Justice, Governance and International
Affairs
Indian Economy
Science, Environment and Security
Ethics (only questions)
Ethics (only case studies)
Full Tests
Essay
General Studies - I
General Studies - II
General Studies - III
General Studies - IV
Mock Test
Essay
GS - I (Morning) GS - II (Afternoon)
GS - III (Morning) GS - IV (Afternoon)

If interested enroll yourself at the office. Bring along

your preliminary exam admit card and two
photographs.

Time
Allowed : One
and half Hours

PART TEST - 01
General Studies - I
(Indian History and Culture,
World History)

Maximum Marks : 125

QUESTION PAPER SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

Please read each of the following instructions carefully before

attempting questions :

There are TEN questions printed in ENGLISH.

All the questions are compulsory.
The number of marks carried by a question is indicated
against it.
Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the
Admission Certificate. No marks will be given for answers
written in a medium other than the authorized one.
Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be
adhered to.
Contents of the answers are more important than their
length. All questions carry equal marks.
Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Questioncum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off
Number the additional sheets and organise them before you
give the booklet to invigilator

Q. 1

"Two and a half century of the Rashtrakuta rule witnessed a

very high achievements in the fields of sculpture and
architecture." Explain.
(12 1/2 marks / 250 words)

Q. 2

Write a short note on the following:

Q. 3

Q. 4

(a) Lingayats

(6 marks / 150 words)

(b) Ajivikas

(6 marks / 150 words)

"Despite having common basic features like shruti, swara,

gama, raga, taal, etc., Hindusthani and Carnatic music
systems differ in myriad aspects." Elaborate
.
(12 1/2 marks / 250 words)
"An unscrupulous annexationist and an advocate of forward
policy, Wellesley was one of the greatest empire-builders of
England. He struck the last nail in the coffin of French
expansion in India." Elaborate.

Q. 6

Recently over 100 secret files relating to Subhash Chandra

Bose were declassified and made public, which has thrown
much light on Netajis activities during World War II. Briefly
narrate Netajis foreign experiences and assess their impact
on our freedom struggle.
(12 1/2 marks / 250 words)

Q. 7

The 19th Century Socio-cultural reform movements which

were mainly aimed at spiritual and social upliftment of the
masses had long lasting effects on Indian society. Critically
analyse the positive and negative contributions of these
movements.
(12 1/2 marks / 250 words)

Q. 8

What are the causes and after effects of Cuban Missile Crisis
of 1962.
(12 1/2 marks / 250 words)

Q. 9

"If you look at great human civilizations, from the Roman

Empire to the Soviet Union, you will see that most do not fail
simply due to external threats but because of internal
weakness, corruption, or a failure to manifest the values and
ideals they espouse." Explain the causes for the breakdown of
the Soviet Union.
(12 1/2 marks / 250 words)

Q. 10

Discuss the contribution of Jayaprakash Narayan to pre-and

post-independent India.
(12 1/2 marks / 250 words)

(12 1/2 marks / 250 words)

Q. 5

The Quit India Movement of 1942 was different in many

aspects from the previous mass movements of Indian
Independence struggle. Discuss.
(12 1/2 marks / 250 words)

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