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UKPSC Mains 2012
270 Questions · Paper-I, Paper-II, Paper-III, Paper-IV, Paper-V, Paper-VI, Paper-VII
Paper-I (36)Paper-II (39)Paper-III (39)Paper-IV (39)Paper-V (39)Paper-VI (39)Paper-VII (39)
Paper-I(36 questions)
Q. 11 marks20 words
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-I·Section A
How many kinds of subordinate clauses are there in a complex sentence? State them with suitable examples.
Q. 21 marks20 words
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-I·Section A
Convert the following compound sentence into a complex sentence – “एक वहीँ को आता है, जो भी कभी मीठे बोल नहीं बोलते।”
Q. 31 marks20 words
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-I·Section A
Transform the following negative sentence into an affirmative sentence – “उसने सब उपाय किये।”
Q. 41 marks20 words
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-I·Section A
Change the following simple sentence into an exclamatory sentence – “कैसा सुन्दर दृश्य है।”
Q. 51 marks20 words
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-I·Section A
In which situations is the hyphen (योजक चिह्न) used? Explain with examples.
Q. 61 marks20 words
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-I·Section A
Explain the meaning of the apostrophe (अपवर्गचिह्न) and clarify when it is used.
Q. 71 marks20 words
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-I·Section A
Combine the following sentence and also state the reason (arth-drishti) – “मुझे यह कार्य सम्भव नहीं हो सकता।”
Q. 81 marks20 words
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-I·Section A
Stating the reason, transform the given sentence appropriately – “हमने वह अवसर खो दिया।”
Q. 91 marks20 words
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-I·Section A
Write two slogans on “Cleanliness Campaign”.
Q. 101 marks20 words
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-I·Section A
What kind of language should be used in slogan-writing (नारा लेखन)? Explain clearly with examples.
Q. 111 marks20 words
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-I·Section A
Are ‘synonyms’ (पर्यायवाची) and ‘words of identical meaning’ (समानार्थी) the same? Write two synonyms of the word ‘दूर’ and explain the subtle difference between the words ‘वेदान्त’ and ‘सहयमूर्ति’.
Q. 122 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-I·Section A
Explain the term ‘polysemous word’ (अनेकार्थी शब्द) and, using the word ‘सरस’, give two different meanings of it. Also write the antonym of ‘निमिष’.
Q. 132 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-I·Section A
What is meant by ‘technical terminology’ (परिभाषिक शब्द)? Distinguish between a technical term and a word-group with suitable examples.
Q. 142 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-I·Section A
Give the collective nouns (समूहवाची शब्द) for ‘किताब’ and ‘लता’, and the generic nouns (समष्टिवाची) for ‘छाया’ and ‘कोठी’.
Q. 152 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-I·Section A
For each of the following sentences, write a single-word substitution and also give a suitable phrase: (i) That which cannot be proved or demonstrated. (ii) ‘सिविल नाफरमान ‑ राष्ट्रीय सुरक्षा कानून’.
Q. 165 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-I·Section B
What do you understand by Tadbhava and Tatsama words? Distinguish between them and give two examples of words that have evolved from Tatsama to Tadbhava.
Q. 175 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-I·Section B
Explain the meanings of ‘compound’ (योगिक) and ‘derivative’ (योगरूढ़) words and give two examples of each.
Q. 185 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-I·Section B
Correct the spellings of the following wrongly-spelt words and also mention the nature of the error: आत्मविश्वाश, सम्बन्ध, विनोद, सास्वता, महान्गा.
Q. 195 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-I·Section B
What is meant by a prefix (उपसर्ग)? Give two examples each of prefixes and suffixes (प्रत्यय).
Q. 205 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-I·Section B
From the grammatical point of view, into how many types is Sandhi (euphonic combination) divided? Explaining the basis of any one Sandhi, state which Sandhi occurs in the words ‘निःसर्ग’ and ‘संगति’.
Q. 215 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-I·Section B
What is ‘number’ (वचन)? How many kinds of number are there in Hindi? Give two examples each of ‘वचन’ and ‘गिनती’.
Q. 225 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-I·Section B
From the standpoint of meaning, into how many kinds is the ‘क्रियात्मक वाच्य’ (voice) divided? Mention these kinds and give three examples.
Q. 235 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-I·Section B
Explain the meaning of ‘चाय’ (tea), mention its chief constituents, and convert the following sentences into the passive voice (कर्मवाच्य):
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Q. 242 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-I·Section B
Translate the following into English: “जो अक्सर इन्होंने अपने राजनीतिक प्रतिद्वन्द्वियों के खिलाफ बोले, वे न तो बोले जा सकने योग्य हैं, न लिखे जा सकने योग्य हैं।”
Q. 253 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-I·Section B
Translate the following into Hindi: The meetings of the annual conferences between the Indian and the Russian leaders no longer enthuse. The direction of the bilateral relations has become predictable and lacks in the excitement of the unknown.
Q. 265 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-I·Section B
Rewrite the following passage correctly: The Valley of Flowers is notorious for its attractive sceneries. It is located in an altitude of 3600 meters. It remains cut away from the nearby villages in winters. This breath-taking meadow was situated high above in the Garhwal hills. It is full with rare flowering species and herbs.
Q. 2710 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-I·Section Part-3
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given at the end of this passage: Both India and Russia changed phenomenally during the quarter century since the Cold-War ended and the former Soviet Union disappeared – although, paradoxically, the outlook of the two countries bears greater resemblance than before, as they took to globalisation. Russia's perennial quest for habitation in a ‘Common European Home’ resumed, while India’s desire for proximity with the West no longer risks rebuff. But appearances can be deceptive in the world of diplomacy. The heart of the matter is that Vladimir Putin’s visit, which begins on December 11, is taking place at a period of historical transition in Indian politics, which also happens to coincide with the defining moment in regional and world politics. Suffice it to say, the India-Russia relationship is entering a transformative period by sheer force of circumstances and as characteristic of such periods, it is also time for new thinking. Questions: 1. What do you understand by the phrase ‘Cold-War’? 2. The word ‘deceptive’ occurs in the passage. Give its synonym. 3. Explain the meaning of ‘defining moment’. 4. What is common between India and Russia according to the author? 5. What is the antonym of the word ‘resemblance’? In which context is it used in the passage?
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Q. 2810 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-I·Section Part-3
Give a brief and comprehensive introduction of the various issues of ‘Rajarshi Parivartanavali’ (1963-1976).
Q. 2910 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-I·Section Part-3
Explain in detail the standardisation of any ONE of the following: (i) Hindi poetry (ii) Grammar of Hindi Khari-Boli (iii) Devanagari script (iv) Pronunciation of Hindi.
Q. 3010 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-I·Section Part-3
Explain the meaning of any five of the following idioms / proverbs and use each of them in a sentence: (1) दही सिर की बाराशाह (2) मिर्ची की तरह रंग बदलना (3) गूंगी का लाल (4) घुसालती का घर (5) तूं खाये गुणसूत्रों के परखे (6) कहाँ राजा भोज, कहाँ गंगू तेली (7) आये थे हरिनाम का, ओढ़ते एक कपड़ा (8) एक पंथ दो काज
Q. 3115 marks125 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-I·Section Part-3
Read the following passage carefully and answer the three questions that follow it (a, b and c).
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Q. 3215 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-I·Section Part-4
Read the following passage and— (a) Give it a suitable title. (b) Write its meaning / gist in your own words. (c) Analyse its stylistic aspects.
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Q. 3320 marks250 words~7 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-I·Section Part-4
What is meant by judicial orders? Why are they necessary? With reference to any one department, illustrate different kinds of departmental/judicial orders.
Q. 3410 marks250 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-I·Section Part-4
Define any TWO of the following Internet related terms: (i) DNS Server (ii) e-mail (iii) Home Page (iv) User Name (v) Web Browser
Q. 3555 marks500 words~18 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-I·Section Part-4
Write an essay on any ONE of the following topics in Hindi OR English: (i) Cultural importance of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand (ii) The importance of forest resources for the development of Uttarakhand (iii) Folklore of Uttarakhand (iv) The challenges for Uttarakhand in view of women empowerment
Q. 3675 marks700 words~25 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-I·Section Part-4
Write an essay on any ONE of the following topics in Hindi OR English: (i) Indian economy towards development (ii) Indian space programme: challenges and possibilities (iii) Effect of climate change on the globe (iv) Indian democracy: the current scenario (v) United Nations Organization and international peace
Paper-II(39 questions)
Q. 12 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-II·Section Part-1
Depict the geographical boundary of Harappan culture.
Q. 22 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-II·Section Part-1
What is Vedang?
Q. 32 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-II·Section Part-1
Why is Bhimbetaka famous?
Q. 42 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-II·Section Part-1
Name any epic of the Sangam Age.
Q. 52 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-II·Section Part-1
Evaluate the role of Ramanand in Bhakti Movement.
Q. 62 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-II·Section Part-1
What do you know about Krishna Dev Rai?
Q. 72 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-II·Section Part-1
Write a note on Ashta Pradhan.
Q. 82 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-II·Section Part-1
In which year and between whom was the second battle of Panipat fought?
Q. 92 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-II·Section Part-1
Who was the founder of the Young Bengal Movement and where was its headquarters located?
Q. 102 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-II·Section Part-1
Write a note on Wood's Despatch.
Q. 112 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-II·Section Part-1
Who prepared the Nehru report and what was its major recommendation?
Q. 122 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-II·Section Part-1
Name the members of the Cabinet Mission. Which year did it come to India?
Q. 132 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-II·Section Part-1
Write a note on Kalsi inscription.
Q. 142 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-II·Section Part-1
What do you know about Barrister Mukundilal?
Q. 152 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-II·Section Part-1
Write a note on Jhanda fair.
Q. 165 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-II·Section Part-2
Highlight the outcomes of the third Buddhist Council.
Q. 175 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-II·Section Part-2
Discuss the 'Saptaṅg theory' (seven limbs) of Kautilya's Arthashastra.
Q. 185 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-II·Section Part-2
Distinguish between Alvars and Nayanars.
Q. 195 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-II·Section Part-2
Evaluate Balban’s theory of Kingship.
Q. 205 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-II·Section Part-2
Examine the economic condition of Vijayanagar Empire.
Q. 215 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-II·Section Part-2
Write a note on Shaikh Muinuddin Chishti of Ajmer.
Q. 225 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-II·Section Part-2
Enumerate the causes of the Santhal revolt.
Q. 235 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-II·Section Part-2
Give an outline of the growth of cotton textile industry in the 19th century India.
Q. 245 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-II·Section Part-2
Give a brief account of the Kakori Conspiracy.
Q. 255 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-II·Section Part-2
Write a short note on Jhora–Chanchri.
Q. 268 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-II·Section Part-3
Discuss the Syâdvâda theory in Jainism.
Q. 278 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-II·Section Part-3
Bring out the salient features of Ellora's Kailāsha temple.
Q. 288 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-II·Section Part-3
Evaluate the Rajput Policy of Akbar.
Q. 298 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-II·Section Part-3
Discuss the main features of provincial administration of Mughals.
Q. 308 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-II·Section Part-3
Bring out the salient features of the Champaran Satyagraha.
Q. 318 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-II·Section Part-3
Highlight the contribution of Thomas Munro towards land reform.
Q. 328 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-II·Section Part-3
Describe the taxation system under Chand Rule.
Q. 3316 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-II·Section Part-4
Throw light on India's overseas trade with the Roman world from the 2nd Century B.C.E to 2nd Century C.E.
Q. 3416 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-II·Section Part-4
Discuss critically the causes of the decline of the Mauryan Empire. How far was Ashoka responsible for it?
Q. 3516 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-II·Section Part-4
Discuss the social conditions under Mughals.
Q. 3616 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-II·Section Part-4
Critically examine the Deccan Policy of Aurangzeb.
Q. 3716 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-II·Section Part-4
Write a critical note on the Brāhmo Samāj.
Q. 3816 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-II·Section Part-4
Give a detailed account of the Dalit Movement in India.
Q. 3916 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-II·Section Part-4
Describe the various stages of progress of Journalism during the British period in Uttarakhand.
Paper-III(39 questions)
Q. 12 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-III
What are the main Philosophical bases of India’s foreign policy?
Q. 22 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-III
Define Globalization.
Q. 32 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-III
What is Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan?
Q. 42 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-III
What is ‘Midday Meal Scheme’?
Q. 52 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-III
What is Central Vigilance Commission?
Q. 62 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-III
What is ‘Himalayan Tsunami’?
Q. 72 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-III
What is Value Based Administration?
Q. 82 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-III
What is meant by Private Member Bill?
Q. 92 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-III
Under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, Domestic relationship means what?
Q. 102 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-III
What is SAFTA? What are its objectives?
Q. 112 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-III
What are U.N. Millennium Development Goals relating to improvement in maternal health?
Q. 122 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-III
What are the guidelines for adopting village under Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojna?
Q. 132 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-III
Lok Adalat is a system of alternative dispute resolution in India. Comment.
Q. 142 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-III
Under Right to Information Act, 2005, Information means what?
Q. 152 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-III
What are Cut-motions?
Q. 165 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-III
What is the process for getting the membership of United Nations?
Q. 175 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-III
What are the advantages of Electronic Voting System as compared to Traditional Voting System?
Q. 185 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-III
What is Green Bonus?
Q. 195 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-III
What is Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA)? What are its main objects?
Q. 205 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-III
Describe the functions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Commission.
Q. 215 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-III
Elucidate the objectives of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) in India.
Q. 225 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-III
Describe the Committee structure of the General Assembly of United Nations.
Q. 235 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-III
Mention the tasks performed by the Finance Commissions constituted for the Panchayats and the Municipalities.
Q. 245 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-III
On what grounds demand for small states is not justified?
Q. 255 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-III
State those Fundamental Rights which are in the form of prohibition.
Q. 268 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-III
Who are the Indian Diaspora? What is their contribution in the development of India?
Q. 278 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-III
What do you understand by Citizen's Charter? What steps have been taken by the Uttarakhand Government in this direction?
Q. 288 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-III
Under the Constitution of India some certain safeguards have been provided to the minorities. Discuss.
Q. 298 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-III
What is E-Governance? What steps have been taken in Uttarakhand in this direction?
Q. 308 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-III
Highlight the main current obstacles between Indo-Pak relations.
Q. 318 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-III
Explain the major programmes undertaken under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM).
Q. 328 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-III
Digital India has the potential to be one of the most transformative programme in recent time. Discuss.
Q. 3316 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-III
What are Van Panchayats? Describe the composition and management of Van Panchayats in Uttarakhand.
Q. 3416 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-III
“UNESCO is a new way in establishing the world peace.” — In the perspective of this statement describe the objectives and role of UNESCO.
Q. 3516 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-III
What are the main factors which influenced India’s decision to remain in the Commonwealth? Explain.
Q. 3616 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-III
Discuss the detail about recent initiatives taken for further improvement of the implementation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
Q. 3716 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-III
Write a note on the Introduction of Desk Officer System in Departments of Central Government.
Q. 3816 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-III
What is Black Money? What are its sources and effects? Mention the measures taken by the Government to recover black money.
Q. 3916 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-III
Discuss Constitutional provisions against untouchability. What efforts have been made to eradicate untouchability in India?
Paper-IV(39 questions)
Q. 12 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-IV·Section Part-1
Explain the antipodal situation of continents and oceans on the earth.
Q. 22 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-IV·Section Part-1
Differentiate between a Mountain Ridge and Mountain Range.
Q. 32 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-IV·Section Part-1
Mention the controlling factors of salinity in oceans.
Q. 42 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-IV·Section Part-1
Describe the composition of atmosphere.
Q. 52 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-IV·Section Part-1
Comment on relative humidity.
Q. 62 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-IV·Section Part-1
Name the four regions of the world where most (two-thirds) of the world’s population is concentrated.
Q. 72 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-IV·Section Part-1
Of which state of India, is the Santhal a main tribe?
Q. 82 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-IV·Section Part-1
What is Mango Shower?
Q. 92 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-IV·Section Part-1
What is Main Boundary Fault?
Q. 102 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-IV·Section Part-1
Give an account of the major oil fields of Gujarat.
Q. 112 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-IV·Section Part-1
What is Khadar and Bangar?
Q. 122 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-IV·Section Part-1
Present a classification of Igneous Rocks according to mode of occurrence.
Q. 132 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-IV·Section Part-1
Give a geographical location and area of Uttarakhand and names of surrounding districts and bordering countries in clockwise direction.
Q. 142 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-IV·Section Part-1
What are ‘Bugyals’? Give the names of some important Bugyals.
Q. 152 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-IV·Section Part-1
Describe the Bhabar and Tarai belts of Uttarakhand.
Q. 165 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-IV·Section Part-2
Comment on El Nino.
Q. 175 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-IV·Section Part-2
Explain the convectional rain-fall.
Q. 185 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-IV·Section Part-2
What are the ways the World Trade Organization (WTO) adopts to reduce barriers to international trade?
Q. 195 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-IV·Section Part-2
Compare the Subsistence Agriculture and the Commercial Agriculture.
Q. 205 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-IV·Section Part-2
What are the chief factors of rapid population growth in India?
Q. 215 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-IV·Section Part-2
What are three main functional types of cities of India? Give examples.
Q. 225 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-IV·Section Part-2
What are the aims of the trade policy of India?
Q. 235 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-IV·Section Part-2
Write in brief on the achievements of Green Revolution in India.
Q. 2450 words
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-IV·Section Part-2
Give salient geographical features of Nanda Devi Peak.
Q. 2550 words
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-IV·Section Part-2
'Tourism Industry is the direct and indirect victim of environmental degradation in Uttarakhand'. Explain this statement.
Q. 268 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-IV·Section Part-3
Name the four layers of the atmosphere and describe the lowermost layer.
Q. 278 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-IV·Section Part-3
Describe river delta and present their classification on the basis of shape.
Q. 288 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-IV·Section Part-3
Present a brief description of tropical cyclone.
Q. 298 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-IV·Section Part-3
Classify Indian soils on the basis of rocks.
Q. 308 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-IV·Section Part-3
Describe the development of marine transport of India.
Q. 318 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-IV·Section Part-3
Give the distribution of Coal producing areas of India.
Q. 328 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-IV·Section Part-3
'Horticulture in Uttarakhand can earn more income than agriculture.' Discuss.
Q. 3316 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-IV·Section Part-4
Mention the causes of earthquakes and present a classification of earthquakes.
Q. 3416 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-IV·Section Part-4
What do you understand by plain? Give classification of plains formed through denudational process.
Q. 3516 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-IV·Section Part-4
Describe how does the Carbon cycle work. How is the working of the Carbon Cycle affected by deforestation?
Q. 3616 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-IV·Section Part-4
'India is a rich country inhabited by the poors.' Explain.
Q. 3716 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-IV·Section Part-4
'Indian farmer gambles with the monsoon.' Explain this statement.
Q. 3816 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-IV·Section Part-4
Throw light on the localization, growth and production of Cotton-Textile Industry in India.
Q. 3916 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-IV·Section Part-4
By giving the basis of your classification, divide Uttarakhand Himalaya into macro physiographic regions and illustrate geomorphic characteristics of each region.
Paper-V(39 questions)
Q. 12 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-V·Section A
What is ‘Hindu Growth Rate’? Who has given this concept?
Q. 22 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-V·Section A
What do you mean by International Liquidity?
Q. 32 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-V·Section A
What do you understand by Current Account Deficit?
Q. 42 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-V·Section A
Write two revenue sources of the Central Government.
Q. 52 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-V·Section A
Discuss about the Chairman of the 14th Finance Commission.
Q. 62 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-V·Section A
What is ‘NITI’ Commission?
Q. 72 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-V·Section A
State any three important challenges of India’s export sector.
Q. 82 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-V·Section A
What do you mean by quantitative methods of credit control?
Q. 92 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-V·Section A
List reasons for the gap of three years between the termination of the Third Five Year Plan and the beginning of the Fourth Five Year Plan.
Q. 102 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-V·Section A
What are the six components of Bharat Nirman?
Q. 112 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-V·Section A
How is ‘use-based classification’ of industries in India?
Q. 122 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-V·Section A
What is cropping intensity?
Q. 132 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-V·Section A
Name Panch Prayag and the rivers on whose confluence they are situated, of Uttarakhand State.
Q. 142 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-V·Section A
What for is Auli famous?
Q. 152 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-V·Section A
What is Yarsta-Gumba / cordyceps sinensis / keeda jadi?
Q. 165 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-V·Section B
Define economic planning and explain its basic objective.
Q. 175 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-V·Section B
Explain any three reform measures that have been introduced in India’s trade policy since 1991.
Q. 185 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-V·Section B
Throw light on the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).
Q. 195 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-V·Section B
Explain Value Added Tax (VAT).
Q. 205 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-V·Section B
What do you mean by credit creation?
Q. 215 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-V·Section B
What do you understand by full convertibility of rupee?
Q. 225 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-V·Section B
Give an account of the extinct occupations and industries of rural Uttarakhand.
Q. 235 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-V·Section B
What is the role of Mandi Committees in the plain agriculture of the State?
Q. 2450 words
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-V
Explain the causes of industrial sickness in the Indian Economy.
Q. 2550 words
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-V
Examine the role of NABARD in Micro Finance.
Q. 268 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-V
What is ‘Green Bonus’? How strong is the claim of Uttarakhand for it?
Q. 278 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-V
What is SIDCUL? How has it generated the employment opportunities in the State?
Q. 288 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-V
What are the disputes related to the Hydro-electric generation in the Uttarakhand State?
Q. 298 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-V
Why has World Trade Organisation been formed? Explain in brief the process involved in its formation.
Q. 308 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-V
Explain the Canon of equality and Canon of productivity in taxation.
Q. 318 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-V
Discuss growth in India’s trade to China during 2000-01 to 2013-14. What are the potentials for India’s export to China?
Q. 328 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-V
What is meant by a market driven economy? What are its drawbacks?
Q. 3316 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-V
As instruments of economic policy of the Government, fiscal policy and monetary policy are complementary to each other. Explain this statement.
Q. 3416 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-V
Discuss the main methods of measuring National Income.
Q. 3516 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-V
Identify the main determinants of Human Development Index (HDI). With special reference to India, which is most important and why?
Q. 3616 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-V
What is meant by Women Empowerment? Has their greater participation in town and village panchayats in Uttarakhand made progress in this direction?
Q. 3716 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-V
How is disequilibrium created in the Balance of Payments of a nation? Explain policies to correct it.
Q. 3816 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-V
What is meant by value addition through processing? Can fruit production be made a profit-making industry through adopting this technology in the State?
Q. 3916 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-V
State and evaluate the role of economic planning in India under the new economic policy.
Paper-VI(39 questions)
Q. 12 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VI·Section A
Define unsaturated fatty acids.
Q. 22 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VI·Section A
How do the queen and worker honey bee develop?
Q. 32 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VI·Section A
What is acid rain?
Q. 42 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VI·Section A
Which Environment Act is also known as Umbrella Act?
Q. 52 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VI·Section A
Which instrument and scale are used to measure earthquakes?
Q. 62 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VI·Section A
What are the objectives of Uttarakhand Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Authority?
Q. 72 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VI·Section A
Write down the names of four renewable energy sources.
Q. 82 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VI·Section A
A wooden board of dimensions 2 metre × 0.5 metre is placed on a table. What will be the pressure when a force of 80 Newton is applied on it?
Q. 92 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VI·Section A
How is Ebola virus infection detected?
Q. 102 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VI·Section A
What is recombinant DNA?
Q. 112 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VI·Section A
Give the basic principles of satellite communications.
Q. 122 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VI·Section A
Explain why iodine forms I₃⁻ ion, while fluorine does not form F₃⁻ ion.
Q. 132 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VI·Section A
Write the name and structure of monomers used to prepare Nylon-6,6.
Q. 142 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VI·Section A
Distinguish between hardware and software.
Q. 152 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VI·Section A
Distinguish between sorting and filtering of computer data.
Q. 165 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VI·Section B
Define Database Management System along with different views of data.
Q. 175 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VI·Section B
Classify chromosomes on the basis of position of centromere.
Q. 185 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VI·Section B
What are the causes of temporary hardness of water? How can it be removed?
Q. 195 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VI·Section B
Why is the free surface of water concave while that of mercury is convex?
Q. 205 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VI·Section B
Define disaster mitigation and enlist major mitigation approaches.
Q. 215 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VI·Section B
What is the causal organism of Swine-flu? Discuss its symptoms and preventive measures in brief.
Q. 225 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VI·Section B
What do you understand by carbon footprints?
Q. 235 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VI·Section B
What is B.T. Cotton?
Q. 248 marks50 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VI·Section Part-2
Outline the uses of G.I.S. (Geographical Information System).
Q. 258 marks50 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VI·Section Part-2
What do you mean by G.P.S.? Illustrate with examples.
Q. 268 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VI·Section Part-3
Explain in detail E-mail, E-commerce, Searching and M-commerce applications of Internet.
Q. 278 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VI·Section Part-3
Draw well labelled diagram of ultra structure of chloroplast. What do you mean by light and dark reaction? In which part of chloroplast do these reactions take place?
Q. 288 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VI·Section Part-3
What are the characteristics of a good paint? Describe briefly different components of a paint.
Q. 298 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VI·Section Part-3
Explain the formation of holes in semiconductors.
Q. 308 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VI·Section Part-3
Elaborate on Watershed Management giving special emphasis on sustainable development.
Q. 318 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VI·Section Part-3
Describe various programmes of National Disaster Management Authority.
Q. 328 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VI·Section Part-3
Define vaccine and enlist various types of vaccines used for human beings.
Q. 3316 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VI·Section Part-4
Explain ISO-OSI reference model.
Q. 3416 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VI·Section Part-4
What is digestion? Describe physiology of protein digestion in various parts of the alimentary canal of mammals.
Q. 3516 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VI·Section Part-4
What are different types of salts? Describe the method of their preparation.
Q. 3616 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VI·Section Part-4
Why a step-up transformer is used at Power station? Explain with examples.
Q. 3716 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VI·Section Part-4
What are transgenic animals? Write a note on their applications.
Q. 3816 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VI·Section Part-4
Soil health deterioration is a major second generation problem of green revolution. Substantiate the statement with suitable reasons.
Q. 3916 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VI·Section Part-4
Write an essay on Indian Space Programme.
Paper-VII(39 questions)
Q. 12 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VII·Section Part-1
Find the missing term in the following analogy: BUCKET : ACTVBJDLDFSU :: BONUS : ?
Q. 22 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VII·Section Part-1
In the following statements, identify which one is the cause and which one is the effect? Statement I : Uttarkashi is very prone to earthquakes. Statement II : According to seismologists, there is a lot of tectonic activity going on in the down-belt of Uttarkashi.
Q. 32 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VII·Section Part-1
The algebraic sum of the deviations of 20 observations, measured from 30, is 4. Find the arithmetic mean of these observations.
Q. 42 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VII·Section Part-1
Find the value of 1/(3+√7) + 1/(√7+√5) + 1/(√5+√3) + 1/(√3+1).
Q. 52 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VII·Section Part-1
C is a positive number. What percentage of 500 C is 500 % of C?
Q. 62 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VII·Section Part-1
A’s salary is 40 % more than B’s salary. By what percentage (%) is B’s salary less than A’s salary?
Q. 72 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VII·Section Part-1
If 05ᵗʰ January, 2000 is Monday, then what would be the day on 30ᵗʰ March, 2000?
Q. 82 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VII·Section Part-1
Pointing towards a person, a woman said, “His wife is the only daughter of my father.” What is the relation of that person with the woman?
Q. 92 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VII·Section Part-1
If the geometric mean of two positive numbers is 12 and their harmonic mean is 11 1⁄13, then what are the numbers?
Q. 102 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VII·Section Part-1
Ethics is a Normative Study of Conduct or Positive Study? Discuss.
Q. 112 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VII·Section Part-1
Elucidate the kinds of ‘values’.
Q. 122 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VII·Section Part-1
What is the contribution of Emmanuel Kant in the field of Ethics?
Q. 132 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VII·Section Part-1
What do you understand by work-culture?
Q. 142 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VII·Section Part-1
What are the important values required in public service?
Q. 152 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VII·Section Part-1
What is Conduct?
Q. 165 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VII·Section Part-2
Why is Ethics related to rational human life only? Discuss briefly.
Q. 175 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VII·Section Part-2
Describe moral attitude.
Q. 185 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VII·Section Part-2
Discuss ‘Emotional Intelligence’ as a trait of human personality.
Q. 195 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VII·Section Part-2
Write a note on Corporate Governance.
Q. 2050 words
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VII
Solve the following equations taking them as linear: 2/x + 2/3y = 1/6 and 3/x + 4/y = –1/2
Q. 2150 words
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VII
Find the ratio of the volumes of cone, hemisphere and cylinder which are made with the same circular base and height.
Q. 2250 words
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VII
Find the difference of median and mode of the following data : 25, 33, 72, 65, 29, 60, 30, 54, 32, 53, 42, 52, 42, 51, 42, 48, 45, 47, 46, 33
Q. 2350 words
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VII
The average age of a class was 15 years. When 5 more boys, whose average age was 12 years 6 months, were admitted in the class, the average age of the whole class was reduced by 6 months. How many students were there in the class originally?
Q. 2450 words
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VII
If the cost price of 150 shirts is equal to the selling price of 120 shirts, find the profit in percentage.
Q. 2550 words
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VII
The coordinates of the vertices B and C of a triangle ABC are (1, –2) and (2, 3), respectively. Third vertex A lies on the line 2x + y – 2 = 0. Area of the triangle is 8 square units. Find the coordinates of the vertex A.
Q. 268 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VII·Section A
There are 400 students in a class of a school. Of these 270 study Maths, 300 French and 50 Business Studies. All those who study Maths, study French also. 20 study Maths and Business Studies. 35 study French and Business Studies. A student is selected at random. Find the probability that the selected student studies French but neither Maths nor Business Studies. Use Venn diagram only.
Q. 278 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VII·Section A
A and B alone can complete a piece of work in 7 and 14 days, respectively. A and B work it together for 2 days and after 2 days, C joins them. Now, the work is completed in one day. In how many days can C alone do that work?
Q. 288 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VII·Section A
A man borrowed ₹ 30,000 at the rate of 12 % per annum simple interest from a bank. He paid ₹ 15,200 after two years to the bank. How much will he have to pay after two more years, to clear the loan?
Q. 298 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VII·Section A
A manufacturer sells an article at p % more than the cost of production. If he gives a discount of q % to the customer, find the profit in percentage.
Q. 308 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VII·Section B
Discuss the formation of attitude.
Q. 318 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VII·Section B
What is the contribution of the teachings of Swami Vivekanand for Society? Explain.
Q. 328 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VII·Section B
Discuss the importance of 'Accountability' in governance.
Q. 3316 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VII·Section A
A selling agent’s remuneration consists partly of a fixed monthly salary and partly of a fixed percentage on all sales effected by him. During the first four months of the year 2011, he sold goods for ₹ 26,272 and received a total remuneration of ₹ 5,284. During the rest of the year, he sold goods for ₹ 43,008 and received the total remuneration of ₹ 9,376. Find his monthly salary and the percentage rate of commission.
Q. 3416 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VII·Section A
A rectangular garden is 60 metre long and 40 metre wide. Two cross paths, each 4 metre wide, are to be constructed parallel to the sides of the garden. These paths pass through the centre of the garden. Find the cost of construction of the two paths at the rate of ₹ 70 per square metre.
Q. 3516 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VII·Section A
Simplify: 4/7 − 2 ÷ (1/(1/2 + 1/7)) + 1 ÷ (2 + 1/(5 − 1/5))
Q. 3616 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VII·Section A
A, B and C are partners in a business. A, being the working partner, receives 10 % of the total profit as remuneration. The remaining profit is then divided among A, B and C in the ratio 2 : 3 : 4. If A’s total share is ₹ 3 lakh, find the amount of profit received by B and C.
Q. 37250 words
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VII
Discuss the role of Ethics in Public Administration.
Q. 38250 words
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VII
Discuss the role of ‘Right to Information’ for transparency in Governance.
Q. 39250 words
UKPSC Mains 2012·Paper-VII
Study the following case carefully and answer the questions that follow: Mr. ‘X’ is a veteran teacher who is very popular among his students. He frequently offers students extra help after school, so it is not uncommon to see students visiting his classroom after school. He has tutored one student ‘Swati’ in a variety of subjects over a two-year period. During that time Mr. ‘X’ has e-mailed messages on Swati’s cell phone, using his personal e-mail address. At first, the messages were very general (e.g. asking Swati about a sick family member). Recently, the student began to text her teacher about more personal feelings.
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