UPSC Prelims

2023

Paper-1

Economy 23

All Questions 23 Agriculture 3 Asset Classification 1 Banking & RBI 1 Banking and Finance 1 Digital Economy 1 Energy Sector 1 Financial Markets 3 Global Trade 1 Government Schemes 2 Healthcare Infrastructure 1 Industry 1 Infrastructure & Investment 1 Infrastructure Connectivity 1 International Economics 1 International Organizations 1 International Relations 1 Monetary Policy 1 Trade & Industry 1

Environment 16

All Questions 16 Animal Behavior 1 Aquaculture 1 Biodiversity 2 Climate Change 1 Climate Change Mitigation 1 Fauna of India 2 Flora of India 1 Fungi/Biodiversity 1 International Agreements 1 International Organizations 1 Pollutants 1 Pollution 1 Protected Areas 1 Water Resources 1

General Knowledge 2

All Questions 2 Awards 1 Sports 1

Geography 17

All Questions 17 Climatology 2 Current Affairs 1 Geomorphology 2 International Relations 1 Lakes and Rivers 1 Mineral Resources 1 Physical Geography of India 1 Places in News 2 Ports of India 1 Soils and Biomes 1 World Geography 2 World Geography (Current Affairs) 1 World Resources 1

History 13

All Questions 13 Ancient India 1 Ancient Literature 1 Ancient Religion 1 Ancient South India 2 Art and Culture 2 Medieval India 3 Modern India 3

Polity 16

All Questions 16 Constitutional Amendments 1 Constitutional Bodies 1 Constitutional Principles 1 Constitutional Provisions 1 Constitutionalism 1 Finance Commission 1 Fundamental Rights 1 Governance 1 Internal Security 1 Legal System 1 Making of the Constitution 1 National Symbols 1 Parliamentary Procedures 1 Scheduled and Tribal Areas 1 The President 2

Science & Tech 13

All Questions 13 Biology 1 Biotechnology 2 Clean Energy 1 Defence Technology 1 Genetics 1 Materials Science 1 Microbiology 1 Nuclear Energy 1 Renewable Energy 1 Sensors and Devices 1 Space Technology 2

History

Ancient South India

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UPSC Prelims 2023 Paper-1 📅 28 May, 2023

Which one of the following explains the practice of 'Vattakirutal' as mentioned in Sangam poems?

A

Kings employing women bodyguards

B

Learned persons assembling in royal courts to discuss religious and philosophical matters

C

Young girls keeping watch over agricultural fields and driving away birds and animals

D

A king defeated in battle committing ritual suicide by starving himself to death

Result Summary

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UPSC Prelims

2023 • 28 May, 2023 • Paper-1

Which one of the following explains the practice of 'Vattakirutal' as mentioned in Sangam poems?

Correct Answer

A king defeated in battle committing ritual suicide by starving himself to death

Subject: History.Context: Sangam Age Traditions.Details: 'Vattakirutal' (or Vadakiruthal) was an ancient Tamil martial tradition. A king who was defeated in bat......

💡 Analysis & Explanation

Subject ▼

History.

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Sangam Age Traditions.

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'Vattakirutal' (or Vadakiruthal) was an ancient Tamil martial tradition. A king who was defeated in battle, or suffered a severe injury to his back (considered highly dishonorable), would commit ritual suicide by starving himself to death while facing north, often accompanied by his loyal generals.