UPSC 2013: Previous Year Questions and Explanations

Introduction

  • Welcome by Shantanu Rai Nirma.
  • Encouragement to like and subscribe to the channel.
  • Overview of the session focusing on previous years' UPSC questions.

Question Breakdown

  1. Indian Rock Art (2013 UPSC Prelims)

    • Discussed statements about Badami caves, Barabar caves, and Ellora caves.
    • Correct answer identified and explained.
  2. Chinese Traveler Xuanzang (2013 UPSC Prelims)

    • Statements regarding his observations on India’s conditions.
    • Analysis of the statements and identification of correct ones.
  3. Constituent Assembly Members (2013 UPSC Prelims)

    • How members were elected from provinces.
    • Explanation of the correct statement.
  4. Tebhaga Movement (2013 UPSC Prelims)

    • Discussion on the demands of the Tebhaga farmers' movement in Bengal.
    • Identification of the correct demand.
  5. Chaitya and Vihara (2013 UPSC Prelims)

    • Differences between Chaitya and Vihara in Buddhist architecture.
    • Correct answer explained.
  6. Nirvana in Buddhism (2013 UPSC Prelims)

    • Discussion on the concept of Nirvana and its best explanation.
    • Identification of the correct statement.
  7. Simon Commission Protests (2013 UPSC Prelims)

    • Reasons for the protests against the Simon Commission.
    • Correct statement identified.
  8. Quit India Movement (2013 UPSC Prelims)

    • Context of the Quit India Movement.
    • Identification of the correct response.
  9. Indus Valley Civilization (2013 UPSC Prelims)

    • Statements regarding the characteristics of the Indus Valley people.
    • Correct statement identified.
  10. Jain Philosophy (2013 UPSC Prelims)

    • Statements regarding Jain principles.
    • Identification of correct statements.
  11. Bhakti Saints (2013 UPSC Prelims)

    • Discussion on the timing of teachings by various saints.
    • Identification of the correct saint.
  12. Ajanta Caves (2013 UPSC Prelims)

    • Discussion on the significance of Ajanta Caves in art.
    • Identification of the correct statement.
  13. Sankhya Philosophy (2013 UPSC Prelims)

    • Statements regarding the Sankhya philosophy.
    • Identification of correct statements.
  14. Tribhanga Pose (2013 UPSC Prelims)

    • Description of the Tribhanga pose in dance.
    • Identification of the correct description.
  15. Annie Besant (2013 UPSC Prelims)

    • Statements regarding her contributions.
    • Identification of correct statements.
  16. Ilbert Bill Controversy (2013 UPSC Prelims)

    • Discussion on the Ilbert Bill and its implications.
    • Identification of the correct statement.

Conclusion

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