| 2026 | India's vulnerability to maritime choke-points has increased sharply over time due to geopolitical tensions. Discuss. | View answer |
| 2026 | Describe the role of energy pipelines in the industrial development and in reducing the regional imbalances in India. | View answer |
| 2026 | Poor road infrastructure and inadequate public transport system remain the key issues in Indian metropolitan areas. Discuss with suitable examples. | View answer |
| 2025 | Write a critically argued essay on nautical tourism and its infrastructure in India. | View answer |
| 2025 | With reference to the transport and communication network of India, critically discuss the ‘Sagarmala project’. | View answer |
| 2024 | The Indian Space Policy, 2023 supports the commercial presence in space. In what ways will it benefit the socio-economic development and security of India? | View answer |
| 2024 | What are the major regional rapid transit systems developed in India? How are urban problems being addressed by them? | View answer |
| 2023 | Examine the role of Indian Earth Observation Satellite Technology in enhancing weather forecasting and disaster management. | View answer |
| 2023 | Highlight the salient features of India’s trade policy. Discuss the status of India’s balance of trade with China. | View answer |
| 2022 | Discuss the significance of new ports on the western Coast of India on the external trade of the country | View answer |
| 2022 | Critically examine the role of IRNSS-NavIC programme on the satellite navigation system of India. | View answer |
| 2022 | Discuss the geopolitical significance of Quad in the Indo-Pacific realm with reference to marine trade in the region. | View answer |
| 2021 | Examine how information and communication technology has boosted the development of certain regions of India. | View answer |
| 2021 | Critically assess the status of the balance of trade in India and suggest some measures to combat the issues. | View answer |
| 2020 | India has opened-up its space to private sectors for satellite-based activities. Critically examine its implications indicating the major security concerns. | View answer |
| 2019 | Examine ongoing space programmes of India and their implications for national security in future. | View answer |
| 2019 | Examine the development of information technology in India and its influence on work culture and society. | View answer |
| 2019 | With special reference to India examine the changes in the nature and patterns of international trade. Mention the major influencing factors. | View answer |
| 2018 | Account for the persisting negative trade balance of India. | View answer |
| 2018 | Explain the pipeline network across India and its impact on regional development. | View answer |
| 2018 | Discuss the changing composition of international trade through major seaports of India. | View answer |
| 2017 | Critically examine the feasibility of development of a comprehensive network of airways in India. | View answer |
| 2017 | Bring out the significance of Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS). | View answer |
| 2017 | Integrated development of road and rail networks in a complementary framework is a prerequisite for regional development. Explain with reference to North- Eastern Region of India. | View answer |
| 2017 | Describe the salient features of Sagar Mala Project and highlight its role in port-led development of coastal regions in India. | View answer |
| 2016 | Bring out the development of river water transport in India and its role of regional development. | View answer |
| 2016 | Analyse the pattern of India’s trade with the S-E Asian countries. | View answer |
| 2016 | Explain with suitable examples the role of road transport in agricultural development in India. | View answer |
| 2016 | Evaluate the impact of technology on resource utilization in India. | View answer |
| 2015 | Evaluate the contribution of Communication and Information Technology to the development of economy and society, and examine the relevance of the recently launched “Digital India” programme. | View answer |
| 2015 | How has India’s “Look East” policy taken shape in the past two decades and how it may affect India’s external trade? | View answer |
| 2014 | Discuss the problems and prospects of National Waterway No. 1. | View answer |
| 2012 | Examine the role of road transport in regional development taking suitable examples from an area you have studied in detail. | |
| 2011 | Assess the growing importance of air transport in India and examine its role in the regional development of the country. | |
| 2009 | What is the role of the Triplet Transport System in the regional development of India? | |
| 2005 | What is the Golden Quadrilateral? Discuss the progress made in its execution and impacts on Indian economy. | |
| 2004 | Give a comparative account of the development of River Water Transport in pre- colonial and post- independence periods in India. Highlight the role of River Transport in regional development. | |
| 2003 | Discuss the growing importance of ports in foreign trade of India. | |
| 2002 | Discuss the oil and natural gas pipeline networks in India. Highlight their complementary role in regional development. | |
| 2000 | Analyse the recent trends in Indian International trade. | |
| 1999 | Role of rural market centres in fostering intra and intra- regional trade in India. | |
| 1999 | Critically examine the complementary and competitive character of the Indian rail- routes and the road network. | |
| 1998 | Explain the role of railways as a unifying factor in Indian economy. | |
| 1997 | Discuss the nature of commodity flows in India. | |
| 1996 | Geographical impediments in the development of inland waterways in India. | |
| 1995 | Role of rural market centres in promoting intra and inter- regional trade. | |
| 1994 | Write short note: Competitive and complementary character of the Indian rail- route and road network. | |
| 1993 | Discuss briefly the overall pattern of inter- regional trade in India. | |
| 1993 | Role and characteristics of rural market centres in different parts of India. | |
| 1992 | Discuss the basis on which the current network of Airways is built in India, highlighting its role in the overall transportation milieu. | |
| 1991 | Analyse the role of different types of transport in the commodity flows of the Dalta regions of East India. | |
| 1989 | Write short note in about 200 words: Significance of inland waterways in the development of transportation and trade. | |
| 1987 | Discuss the significance, traffic flow pattern, emerging trends and problems of road transport in India. | |
| 1986 | Development or Railway transport in India during different plan periods. | |
