Note: 1.
Yellow Highlighted questions have higher level of similarities
with the actual UPSC question, the core theme being on similar lines
2. Blue highlighted questions, though have lesser similarities, the
broader theme was the same.
UPSC question 2025 DPQ question of PrayasAI
(out of 60 DPQs given by
our team)
What are Tsunamis ? How and Why are most of the world’s
where are they formed ? What active volcanoes
are their consequences ? Explain concentrated along the
with examples.
Pacific Ring of Fire?
Discuss how the changes in shape Explain with the help of
and sizes of continents and ocean plate tectonic theory.
basins of the planet take place due
to tectonic movements of the
crustal masses.
How are climate change and the Assess the possible
sea level rise affecting the very impacts of climate change
existence of many island nations? on coastal wetlands with
Discuss with examples.
examples.
Mineral resources are fundamental Deep-sea mining of
to the country's economy and polymetallic nodules offers
these are exploited by mining. Why significant economic
is mining considered an
potential but poses serious
environmental hazard ? Explain
the remedial measures required to environmental concerns.
reduce the environmental hazard Elaborate.
due to mining.
Do you think that globalization “Globalization has created
results in only an aggressive new avenues for social
consumer culture ? Justify your mobility but has also
answer.
intensified socio-economic
inequalities.” Analyze.
How does smart city in India, Urban poverty and
address the issues of urban informal settlements
poverty and distributive justice ? continue to persist despite
multiple government
interventions. Examine the
causes and suggest
measures to address them.
Mahatma Joti Rao Phule’s writings Discuss the contributions of
and efforts of social reforms Raja Ram Mohan Roy and
touched issues of almost all Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
subaltern classes. Discuss.
in shaping modern Indian
society during the 19th
century.
(Thought process - after
doing trend analysis, our
team concluded that there
would be high probability of
a question on Social
Reform Movements in
19th century)
Discuss the salient features of the
Harappan architecture. “The Indus Valley
Civilization had a highly
organized trade network
both within and beyond the
subcontinent.” Discuss.
Examine the main aspects of
Akbar’s religious syncretism. Discuss the main features
of Indo-Islamic architecture
during the Mughal period
and its lasting impact on
Indian cultural heritage.
(Thought process - trend
analysis showed that a
question on Mughal
period might come this
time)
The National Commission for "Reactive rather than
Protection of Child Rights has to preventive" — this criticism
address the challenges faced by is often levelled at bodies
children in the digital era. Examine
like the National
the existing policies and suggest
measures the Commission can Commission for Women
initiate to tackle the issue. (NCW). Discuss the
challenges faced by the
NCW in ensuring gender
justice at the grassroots
and suggest reforms to
strengthen its institutional
capacity and effectiveness.
(Thought process - A
question on a statutory
body on a vulnerable
section was expected this
year)
How can Artificial Intelligence (AI) How can Artificial
and drones be effectively used Intelligence (AI) be used to
along with GIS and RS techniques bridge governance gaps in
in locational and areal planning?
remote and underserved
regions of India? Discuss
the opportunities and
challenges involved.
"Energy security constitutes the Labour welfare and legal
dominant kingpin of India's foreign protection are key concerns
policy, and is linked with India's for the Indian diaspora in
overarching influence in Middle
the Gulf region. What
Eastern countries." How would
you integrate energy security with steps has the Indian
India's foreign policy trajectories in government taken in this
the coming years? regard?
(Thought process - a
question on middle
east/gulf region was
expected based on the
trends and news analysis)
Explain the factors influencing the Changing climate patterns
decision of the farmers on the and water scarcity are
selection of high value crops in altering India’s traditional
India.
cropping systems. In this
light, analyze the need for
crop diversification in India.
(Thought process - a
question on changing
cropping pattern was
expected in light of
developments in recent
years)
Examine the scope of the food “Despite its significance,
processing industries in India. India’s food processing
Elaborate the measures taken by sector remains
the government in the food
underutilized.” Identify the
processing industries for
generating employment structural bottlenecks and
opportunities. suggest reforms to
overcome these.
What are non-farm primary “Inland fisheries constitute
activities? How are these activities a vital component of India’s
related to physiographic features in economy and nutritional
India? Discuss with suitable
security.’ Analyze the key
examples.
challenges impeding the
sector’s growth and
suggest policy measures to
ensure its long-term
sustainability.
Terrorism is a global scourge. How Evaluate India’s diplomatic
has it manifested in India ? and security responses to
Elaborate with contemporary Pakistan-based non-state
examples. What are the counter
actors in the context of
measures adopted by the State ?
Explain. recent cross-border
tensions.
The Government of India recently “Economic
stated that Left Wing Extremism underdevelopment and
(LWE) will be eliminated by 2026. social deprivation act as
What do you understand by LWE
fertile grounds for
and how are the people affected by
it? What measures have been extremism in India.”
taken by the government to Analyze with reference to
eliminate LWE? Left-Wing Extremism
(LWE)–affected regions and
highlight recent government
efforts to deal with this
internal security issue.
How does nanotechnology offer Discuss the potential of
significant advancements in the nanotechnology in the
field of agriculture ? How can this healthcare sector in India
technology help to uplift the
and examine the
socio-economic status of farmers?
challenges to its large-scale
adoption.
