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UKPSC Mains 2016
269 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 (38)
Paper-I(36 questions)
Q. 11 marks20 words
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-I·Section Part-1
Transform the following sentences: (i) He came home and took food. (Simple sentence) (ii) A weak person is often successful. (Complex sentence)
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Q. 21 marks20 words
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-I·Section Part-1
Write the definition of a compound sentence.
Q. 31 marks20 words
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-I·Section Part-1
As soon as the sun rose, the birds started chirping. (i) To which category does this sentence belong? (ii) Convert the above sentence into a compound sentence.
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Q. 41 marks20 words
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-I·Section Part-1
Identify the type of the following sentences (dual-meaning, demonstrative, elliptical, exclamatory): (i) If water were saved, money would be saved. (ii) Oh, he has won, so he is a handsome man!
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Q. 51 marks20 words
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-I·Section Part-1
What is meant by an ‘avyaya’ (indeclinable word)? When is it used?
Q. 61 marks20 words
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-I·Section Part-1
Insert the appropriate punctuation marks in the following sentence: धन हो गया रहने दो
Q. 71 marks20 words
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-I·Section Part-1
Correct the following sentences: (i) Depend on your own strength. (ii) In Delhi it had rained heavily.
Q. 81 marks20 words
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-I·Section Part-1
Correct the following sentences: (i) Seeing the enmity of language, every cloth had different owners. (ii) Each of his words made an impact.
Q. 91 marks20 words
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-I·Section Part-1
Write the antonym of the expression ‘nisarga āstik’ (nature-theist).
Q. 101 marks20 words
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-I·Section Part-1
Explain the meaning of the slogan “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao” (Save the daughter, educate the daughter).
Q. 112 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-I·Section Part-1
Choose the correct alternatives: (i) The synonym of the prefix ‘anu’ is — (a) युक्ति (b) प्रीति (c) दुर्गति (ii) ‘हिन्द’ does not belong to the following groups — (a) रीति (b) प्रति (c) अधिक
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Q. 122 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-I·Section Part-1
In the following sentences replace the under-lined words with suitable collective nouns and rewrite the sentences.
Q. 132 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-I·Section Part-1
Explain the meaning of the expression “आईजी-थानी” and use it in two sentences.
Q. 142 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-I·Section Part-1
(i) Write the meaning of ‘aukshīṇam’ and illustrate its use in a sentence. (ii) Give the Hindi equivalents of the English technical terms ‘instrument’ and ‘sub-strate’.
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Q. 152 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-I·Section Part-1
For each of the following descriptions write (a) one single-word substitute and (b) an abridged complete phrase: (i) Something that cannot be separated from its place. (ii) S.M.S.
Q. 165 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-I·Section Part-2
Explaining the concept of deshaja (native) words, give five examples of deshaja words.
Q. 175 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-I·Section Part-2
Define yogarūḍha (idiomatic/semantic) words and cite five such yogarūḍha words.
Q. 185 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-I·Section Part-2
Write the dual forms (yugma-rūpa) of the following words: bindu, guh, puruṣārtha, parimārjak, yugabandh.
Q. 195 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-I·Section Part-2
What are the interrogatives that are attached to the verb? Explain and give five examples showing the relation with the verb.
Q. 205 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-I·Section Part-2
Differentiate between the Dvigū and Bahuvrīhi compounds with suitable examples.
Q. 215 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-I·Section Part-2
Give the Sandhi-viccheda (segmentation) of the following words: sargīya, anudyoga, utkṛṣṭya, nirasta, candramitra.
Q. 225 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-I·Section Part-2
How many kinds of gender are there in Hindi? Discuss the major divisions with examples.
Q. 235 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-I·Section Part-2
What is a pronominal adjective? Give three examples each of the ‘asthir-vyavachak’ pronominal adjective in complete sentences.
Q. 245 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-I·Section Part-2
Translate the following into English: "भारत के नवाचार क्षेत्र में नदियों के अस्तित्व एवं अस्तित्व की रक्षा हेतु व्यापक अभियान छेड़े गये। ये अभियान अत्यन्त प्रभावी सिद्ध हुए।"
Q. 253 marks30 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-I·Section Part-2
Translate the following into Hindi: "When need turns into greed, it breeds corruption. Greed originates from a hunger for material goods. Ultimately, it gives us not happiness but discontent. A greedy person always lives in a state of mental poverty despite possessing everything."
Q. 265 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-I·Section Part-2
Rewrite the following passage correctly: "All the people in the village know that your son, who studies in a university, has met with an accident. All of them are anxious about his cure. In fact, everybody is praying that he gets well soon. If you will pray sincerely, God will listen to your prayer."
Q. 2711 marks~4 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-I·Section Part-3
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: "Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel left no property. He made no provision for his daughter. He never kept a watch and his spectacles were 30 years old, with strings. At the occasion of his death, Prime Minister Nehru said, ‘His name will live for ever in the history. He is the Architect of Modern India. He was a wise counsellor in the hour of trial, a trustworthy friend and a man of courage and inspiration.’ Sardar Patel did not believe in making speeches. He was a man of very few words. He accepted with a calm mind …"
Q. 2810 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-I
Which measures were taken between 1955 and 1967 to amend the Indian Constitution for adopting Hindi as the Official Language of the Union?
Q. 2910 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-I
Throw light on the standardisation of the pronunciation and writing of Hindi vowels.
Q. 3010 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-I
Write the meaning of each of the following idioms / proverbs and use every one of them in a sentence:
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Q. 3115 marks125 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-I
On the basis of the above passage on the greatness of the Vedas, answer the following questions:
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Q. 3215 marks125 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-I
Each nation possesses a cultural heritage. Based on the above passage, answer the following:
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Q. 3320 marks250 words~7 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-I
What is meant by a ‘Notification’? Draft a specimen notification announcing an occasion and mentioning the receipt of a form from an officer.
Q. 3420 marks250 words~7 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-I
Present your views on the topic ‘Computerisation of the Hindi Language’.
Q. 3555 marks500 words~18 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-I
Write an essay on any ONE of the following topics in Hindi OR English (approximately 500 words):
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Q. 3675 marks700 words~25 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-I
Write an essay on any ONE of the following topics in Hindi OR English (approximately 700 words):
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Paper-II(39 questions)
Q. 12 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-II·Section Part-1
What is the meaning of 'Balisadhak'?
Q. 22 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-II·Section Part-1
Who was Bhaskaracharya?
Q. 32 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-II·Section Part-1
Who were ‘Kumaramatya’?
Q. 42 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-II·Section Part-1
Why is Qutubuddin Aibak called ‘Lakh Bakhsh’?
Q. 52 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-II·Section Part-1
Who was the propagator of ‘Advaitism’?
Q. 62 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-II·Section Part-1
Mohamud Gawan was associated with which dynasty and why did he become famous?
Q. 72 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-II·Section Part-1
Write the names of four States which accepted the ‘Subsidiary Alliance’.
Q. 82 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-II·Section Part-1
Define Local Self-Government. Which Governor-General is considered to be its main founder?
Q. 92 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-II·Section Part-1
What were the main defects of the Lucknow Pact (1916)?
Q. 102 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-II·Section Part-1
What is meant by ‘Panchsheel’?
Q. 112 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-II·Section Part-1
What was ‘MANI’ or ‘MANA’?
Q. 122 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-II·Section Part-1
Explain the ‘Thadya’ dance.
Q. 132 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-II·Section Part-1
What do you know about ‘Sirtan’?
Q. 142 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-II·Section Part-1
Who was ‘Tinchari Mai’?
Q. 152 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-II·Section Part-1
What do you know about ‘Panch-Prayag’?
Q. 165 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-II·Section Part-2
Write a note on ‘Painted Gray Ware’ (PGW).
Q. 175 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-II·Section Part-2
Throw light on the epigraphic evidences related to the ‘HUNA’ invasion of India.
Q. 185 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-II·Section Part-2
What do you understand from the term ‘Kadiasiar’?
Q. 195 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-II·Section Part-2
What do you understand from Balban’s policy of ‘Blood and Iron’?
Q. 205 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-II·Section Part-2
Throw light on the social and cultural works of Noorjahan.
Q. 215 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-II·Section Part-2
What was the declaration of 8th August, 1940?
Q. 225 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-II·Section Part-2
What were the aims of the Muslim League at the time of its establishment?
Q. 235 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-II·Section Part-2
What do you know about ‘Garhwali Painting’?
Q. 245 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-II·Section Part-2
What was the ‘Peshawar incident’?
Q. 255 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-II·Section Part-2
Discuss the causes for the downfall of the Katyuri Dynasty.
Q. 268 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-II·Section Part-3
Discuss the geographical expansion of the Harappan Civilization.
Q. 278 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-II·Section Part-3
Write an essay on India as described by Megasthenes.
Q. 288 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-II·Section Part-3
Examine Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s administration.
Q. 29125 words
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-II·Section Part-3
Write a brief note on Education and Literary Development under Shahjahan's period.
Q. 30125 words
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-II·Section Part-3
What is the contribution of the revolutionary movement in freedom struggle?
Q. 31125 words
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-II·Section Part-3
What do you know about 'Ramman'?
Q. 32125 words
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-II·Section Part-3
Describe the literary sources of the History of Uttarakhand.
Q. 3316 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-II·Section Part-4
Describe the relations of the contemporary Indian rulers with Harshvardhan.
Q. 3416 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-II·Section Part-4
Describe the original teachings of Buddha.
Q. 3516 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-II·Section Part-4
Discuss the revenue system and economic reforms of Sher Shah.
Q. 3616 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-II·Section Part-4
Explain the multi-dimensional nature of ‘Arya Samaj’.
Q. 3716 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-II·Section Part-4
Evaluate the merits and demerits of the Cabinet Mission Plan.
Q. 3816 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-II·Section Part-4
Narrate the political condition of Uttarakhand during the ‘Gorkha Rule’.
Q. 3916 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-II·Section Part-4
Explain the administrative system of the Chand Dynasty.
Paper-III(39 questions)
Q. 12 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-III·Section A
Who appoints the Comptroller and Auditor General of India and what is his tenure?
Q. 22 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-III·Section A
What is ‘Doli Scheme’?
Q. 32 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-III·Section A
What do you understand by “Detente”?
Q. 42 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-III·Section A
What do you understand by a Starred Question?
Q. 52 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-III·Section A
What is ‘National Green Tribunal’?
Q. 62 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-III·Section A
What is Farakka Agreement?
Q. 72 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-III·Section A
What is Judicial Review?
Q. 82 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-III·Section A
What is ‘Samadhan Yojana’?
Q. 92 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-III·Section A
What is ‘NOTA’?
Q. 102 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-III·Section A
What do you understand by the Contingency Fund of India? Explain.
Q. 112 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-III·Section A
What is ‘Konkan-16’?
Q. 122 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-III·Section A
What is H-1B Visa?
Q. 132 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-III·Section A
Who appoints the Advocate General of a State? Can he take part in the proceeding of State Legislative Assembly?
Q. 142 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-III·Section A
In which year the National Development Council of India was established and what is its composition?
Q. 152 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-III·Section A
Who are Madhesis?
Q. 165 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-III·Section B
What are the objectives of United Nations Organisation?
Q. 175 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-III·Section B
What do you understand by ‘Panchsheel’?
Q. 185 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-III·Section B
Discuss the composition and powers of Public Accounts Committee.
Q. 195 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-III·Section B
What is ‘Brexit’?
Q. 205 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-III·Section B
Write short note on Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Paryatan Swarojgar Yojana in Uttarakhand.
Q. 215 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-III·Section B
Discuss the main recommendations of K. Santhanam Committee on the Prevention of Corruption.
Q. 225 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-III·Section B
Explain in brief the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights.
Q. 235 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-III·Section B
Discuss the composition and functions of District Planning Committees in Uttarakhand State.
Q. 245 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-III·Section B
What do you understand by Naxalbari Movement?
Q. 255 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-III·Section B
Discuss India’s bid for a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council.
Q. 268 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-III·Section A
Explain the relevance of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in the twenty-first century.
Q. 278 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-III·Section A
Discuss the position of higher education in Uttarakhand State.
Q. 288 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-III·Section A
What do you understand by ‘Judicial Activism’? Explain.
Q. 298 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-III·Section A
Discuss the role of Prime Minister’s Office.
Q. 308 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-III·Section A
Discuss the Constitutional Amendment Procedure in the Indian Constitution.
Q. 318 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-III·Section A
Describe the participation and role of women in the Panchayat Raj Institution of Uttarakhand.
Q. 328 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-III·Section A
Write a note on C.T.B.T.
Q. 3316 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-III·Section B
Do you feel that the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 is against the Indian culture and society? How do you react towards this Act as an Administrative Officer?
Q. 3416 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-III·Section B
Describe the measures taken by 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments to strengthen the local government.
Q. 3516 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-III·Section B
Discuss the role of media in the Public policy formulation.
Q. 3616 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-III·Section B
How the President of India is elected?
Q. 3716 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-III·Section B
Critically examine the impact of globalisation in India.
Q. 3816 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-III·Section B
Health is a significant component of Human Resource Development. Discuss the main objectives of the National Health Policy of 2017.
Q. 3916 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-III·Section B
Discuss the Political Rights of the Public Employees of India.
Paper-IV(39 questions)
Q. 12 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-IV·Section A
What is the correct sequence from west to east of rivers: Alaknanda, Bhagirathi, Kali and Tons in Uttarakhand?
Q. 22 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-IV·Section A
Which physical zone of Uttarakhand receives the highest amount of annual rainfall?
Q. 32 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-IV·Section A
Write the names of the three thrusts separating the three main mountain ranges in Uttarakhand.
Q. 42 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-IV·Section A
Which drainage systems drain the Malwa Plateau?
Q. 52 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-IV·Section A
Name the different types of gauges of Indian railways.
Q. 62 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-IV·Section A
Why do the west coastal lowlands of India receive heavy rainfall?
Q. 72 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-IV·Section A
Comment on 'Mishmi Hills'.
Q. 82 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-IV·Section A
What is 'Amindivi'?
Q. 92 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-IV·Section A
What is 'Deccan Trap'?
Q. 102 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-IV·Section A
Define Bio-diversity.
Q. 112 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-IV·Section A
What is white coal?
Q. 122 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-IV·Section A
Describe Canadian & Pacific Railway.
Q. 132 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-IV·Section A
What are the 'Jet streams'?
Q. 142 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-IV·Section A
What is earthquake science?
Q. 152 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-IV·Section A
What is a rain shadow region?
Q. 165 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-IV·Section B
What is age pyramid?
Q. 175 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-IV·Section B
Define Watershed.
Q. 185 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-IV·Section B
Describe the tribal habitats of Uttarakhand.
Q. 195 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-IV·Section B
What is Krishnapatnam?
Q. 205 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-IV·Section B
How do the Western Ghats differ from the Eastern Ghats?
Q. 215 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-IV·Section B
What methods of rice cultivation are practiced in India?
Q. 225 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-IV·Section B
What are the reasons for the concentration of the Jute Industry in the Hooghly tract of West Bengal?
Q. 235 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-IV·Section B
Give a short description of the Cement Industry.
Q. 245 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-IV·Section B
What are Tsunamis?
Q. 255 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-IV·Section B
Comment on El-Nino effect.
Q. 268 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-IV·Section C
Give the characteristics of Metamorphic rocks and classify them.
Q. 278 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-IV·Section C
Describe the types of rainfall.
Q. 288 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-IV·Section C
Explain the essential conditions for the development of the Iron and Steel Industry and give suitable examples from the U.S.A.
Q. 29125 words
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-IV
What is Western disturbance? Describe its impact on India.
Q. 30125 words
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-IV
Write a short note on Indira Gandhi Canal Project.
Q. 31125 words
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-IV
Write a short note on 'SIDCUL' of Uttarakhand.
Q. 32125 words
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-IV
Give a brief account of Tehri Hydroelectric Scheme.
Q. 3316 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-IV
Describe the landforms produced by wind erosion.
Q. 3416 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-IV
Explain the comparative importance of coal, hydro-electricity and petroleum (crude oil) in the form of energy and discuss the increasing importance of hydro-electric power.
Q. 3516 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-IV
Write a geographical essay on Urbanization in the world.
Q. 3616 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-IV
Describe in brief the types of mountainous agricultural land of Uttarakhand.
Q. 3716 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-IV
"Vegetation of an area is an index of climate." Discuss.
Q. 3816 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-IV
Why are the rubber plantations confined to South India, especially Kerala and Tamil Nadu?
Q. 3916 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-IV
Explain the distributional pattern of industries in India. Does it provide a basis for industrial regionalization?
Paper-V(39 questions)
Q. 12 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-V·Section Part-1
What is 'Subsidy'?
Q. 22 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-V·Section Part-1
What is 'Minimum Support Price'?
Q. 32 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-V·Section Part-1
What is the 'Strategic sale method'?
Q. 42 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-V·Section Part-1
What are 'Developmental Imports'?
Q. 52 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-V·Section Part-1
What is the main function of the World Trade Organisation?
Q. 62 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-V·Section Part-1
What is Balance of Trade?
Q. 72 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-V·Section Part-1
What is the 'Deepak Project'?
Q. 82 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-V·Section Part-1
What are the forest-based industries of Uttarakhand?
Q. 92 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-V·Section Part-1
How many National Parks are there in Uttarakhand? Name them.
Q. 102 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-V·Section Part-1
When and why were 'Bhesaj Cooperatives' established in Uttarakhand?
Q. 112 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-V·Section Part-1
What are the main tax-sources of the state of Uttarakhand? Which tax gives the highest revenue?
Q. 122 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-V·Section Part-1
What is 'Soft Currency'?
Q. 132 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-V·Section Part-1
Distinguish between B.O.T. and B.O.O. models of public-private partnership.
Q. 142 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-V·Section Part-1
Who is known as the 'Father of Indian Planning'?
Q. 152 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-V·Section Part-1
Distinguish between Fiscal Deficit and Revenue Deficit.
Q. 165 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-V·Section Part-2
What is Indirect Tax? Give examples also.
Q. 175 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-V·Section Part-2
Give the main functions of Commercial Banks.
Q. 185 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-V·Section Part-2
Define 'Credit Control'. Write any four objectives of Credit Control.
Q. 195 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-V·Section Part-2
Discuss briefly about Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA).
Q. 205 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-V·Section Part-2
Which institutions are included in the 'World Bank Group'?
Q. 215 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-V·Section Part-2
What is the difference between 'Planning Commission' and 'NITI Aayog'?
Q. 225 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-V·Section Part-2
'There are ample prospects of adventure tourism in Uttarakhand.' Elaborate briefly.
Q. 235 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-V·Section Part-2
What are the limitations of mechanised farming in India?
Q. 245 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-V·Section Part-2
What is the 'New Foreign Trade Policy' 2015-20?
Q. 255 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-V·Section Part-2
What are the objectives of the 'Second Green Revolution' in India?
Q. 268 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-V·Section Part-3
Write five features of Goods and Service Tax.
Q. 278 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-V·Section Part-3
Give the main recommendations of the 14th Finance Commission.
Q. 288 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-V·Section Part-3
Explain the main functions of the Reserve Bank of India.
Q. 298 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-V·Section Part-3
What are the problems of consolidation of holdings in hilly tracks in Uttarakhand?
Q. 30125 words
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-V
Write a note about the Trade related intellectual property rights.
Q. 31125 words
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-V
Examine the role of Multi-National Corporations (MNCs) in Indian economy.
Q. 32125 words
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-V
Why is environment a major issue in Uttarakhand? Explain.
Q. 3316 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-V
What are the basic objectives of the Agricultural Price Policy? Discuss briefly the Agricultural Price Policy of India.
Q. 3416 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-V
Give the highlights of the Budget of Uttarakhand for the year 2016-17.
Q. 3516 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-V
How is the development of fruit storage and processing facilities beneficial for the farmers of Uttarakhand? Suggest suitable measures to be taken by the Government in this respect.
Q. 3616 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-V
What were the objectives in creating World Bank? State the main principles underlying the lending policy of the bank.
Q. 3716 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-V
Critically examine the Land Reforms Programmes since independence in India.
Q. 3816 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-V
Discuss the impact of foreign capital on India’s industrial development.
Q. 3916 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-V
What are the broad concerns of monetary policy in India? How does the Reserve Bank of India implement its monetary policy?
Paper-VI(39 questions)
Q. 12 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VI·Section A
Differentiate between compound and element by definition.
Q. 22 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VI·Section A
Describe the prominent effects of nicotine in the human body.
Q. 32 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VI·Section A
Rusting occurs in Iron but not in Aluminium, explain why?
Q. 42 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VI·Section A
What are genetically modified crops? Which multinational company introduced Bt-Cotton in India?
Q. 52 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VI·Section A
Name the transgenic plant(s) and the genes used for mercury detoxification.
Q. 62 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VI·Section A
What is generally the number of red blood corpuscles per cubic millimetre of blood in an adult man and in a woman and what is the approximate life-span of Red Blood Corpuscles?
Q. 72 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VI·Section A
What is the effect of excess nitrates in drinking water?
Q. 82 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VI·Section A
Define Biodiversity.
Q. 92 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VI·Section A
What is sustainable development?
Q. 102 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VI·Section A
Calculate the escape velocity from the Moon. The mass of the moon = 7.4 × 10^22 kg and radius of moon = 1740 km.
Q. 112 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VI·Section A
What do you understand by Remote Sensing?
Q. 122 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VI·Section A
Define Cloud Burst.
Q. 132 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VI·Section A
What is "Epicenter"?
Q. 142 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VI·Section A
Differentiate between Graphical User Interface (GUI) and Command User Interface (CUI).
Q. 152 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VI·Section A
What is mail-merge option in MS-Word?
Q. 165 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VI·Section B
Describe the reason for difference in the crystallinity between "Natural Rubber" and "Gutta-Percha".
Q. 175 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VI·Section B
What is Borosilicate glass? Describe its properties and applications.
Q. 185 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VI·Section B
What is a patent? What are major requirements for grant of a patent?
Q. 195 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VI·Section B
Write the full form of IUCN. In which year the Parliament of India enacted the Wild Life Protection Act and what was its purpose?
Q. 205 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VI·Section B
Suggest some measures to control noise pollution.
Q. 215 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VI·Section B
Differentiate between a National Park and a Sanctuary.
Q. 225 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VI·Section B
Give a brief account of Indian Remote Sensing System.
Q. 235 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VI·Section B
What is the difference between infrasonic and ultrasonic waves?
Q. 245 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VI·Section B
What is the major difference between Natural hazards and Natural disasters?
Q. 255 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VI·Section B
What are the challenges to internal security through communication network?
Q. 268 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VI·Section A
Describe the following: (i) Benedict's test for the detection of reducing sugars. (ii) Drug, medicine and chemotherapy.
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Q. 278 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VI·Section A
What is gene therapy and how does it differ from supportive therapy?
Q. 288 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VI·Section A
What are chromosomes? Describe the types of the chromosomes on the basis of number and position of centromere.
Q. 298 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VI·Section A
Describe Clean Development Mechanism (CDM).
Q. 308 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VI·Section A
C (diamond), Si and Ge have same lattice structure, but why C is an insulator and Si and Ge are intrinsic semiconductors? Explain.
Q. 318 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VI·Section A
Explain Flood Early Warning System.
Q. 328 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VI·Section A
What are the advantages of DBMS over typical file processing system? Also define the functions of a DBA.
Q. 3316 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VI·Section B
Explain plastics. Distinguish between thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics with example.
Q. 3416 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VI·Section B
(a) Describe the removal of greasy dirt by soap. (b) What is absolute alcohol? Explain how it can be obtained from rectified spirit by fractional distillation.
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Q. 3516 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VI·Section B
What is menstrual cycle? Write brief note on its various phases and hormonal control.
Q. 3616 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VI·Section B
Explain the impact of solid waste on our environment and show how it can be managed.
Q. 3716 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VI·Section B
What is the difference between soft and hard X-Rays? Write down the uses of X-rays in five different areas.
Q. 3816 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VI·Section B
Explain the types of drought.
Q. 3916 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VI·Section B
Differentiate between LAN, MAN and WAN. Give example of each. Also discuss topologies and devices used in computer network.
Paper-VII(38 questions)
Q. 12 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VII·Section A
If FINANCE = 39, MARKETING = 52, then PRODUCTION = ?
Q. 22 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VII·Section A
The number 0.01 is what percent of number 0.1?
Q. 32 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VII·Section A
If A is the solution set of 9x + 2 > 7x – 2, where x is a natural number, then find A.
Q. 42 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VII·Section A
If the co-ordinates of the centroid of a triangle are (3, 2) and the co-ordinates of two of its vertices are (1, 1) and (2, 5), then find the co-ordinates of the third vertex.
Q. 52 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VII·Section A
Anita thinks of a number and subtracts 5⁄2 from it. She multiplies this result by 8. The number obtained is 3 times the number initially thought. What is the number thought by her?
Q. 62 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VII·Section A
Sum of two numbers is 40 and their difference is 4. Find the ratio of the two numbers.
Q. 72 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VII·Section A
Of the total 350 students of a school, 3⁄7 are girls and 2⁄5 of the girls play cricket. How many girls do not play cricket?
Q. 82 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VII·Section A
Three coins are tossed. What is the probability of getting neither 3 heads nor 3 tails?
Q. 92 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VII·Section A
A rectangular sheet of card-board has length 4 cm and breadth 2 cm. The largest possible circle is cut from this sheet. Find the area of the remaining portion of the sheet.
Q. 102 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VII·Section A
Explain ‘Intuition’ as source of Ethical guide.
Q. 112 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VII·Section A
Who is the author of ‘The Republic’? What is the main subject matter of the book?
Q. 122 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VII·Section A
Does information sharing serve the public interest? Why is it an important feature of democracy?
Q. 132 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VII·Section A
How does corruption hamper the basic aims of positive governance?
Q. 142 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VII·Section A
Why is there a need of compassion towards the weaker section in civil services?
Q. 152 marks20 words~1 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VII·Section A
What do you understand by ‘Whistle-blower’? What are the main functions of a whistle-blower?
Q. 165 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VII·Section B
What do you understand by Higher values? What is the nature of higher values?
Q. 175 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VII·Section B
What is ‘Attitude’? Explain changes in attitude.
Q. 185 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VII·Section B
What is the importance of rules and regulations for good governance?
Q. 195 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VII·Section B
Explain Gandhi's concept of Satyagraha. Do you think that Gandhi adopted it only as a political strategy since India was not in a position to fight the mighty British Empire?
Q. 205 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VII·Section B
Calculate the geometric mean of the numbers 3, 6, 24 and 48.
Q. 215 marks50 words~2 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VII·Section B
In a legislative assembly, the ratio of the members of the ruling party to the members of the opposition party was 7 : 3. Eighteen members of the ruling party left their party and joined the opposition party, making this ratio 3 : 2. Find the total number of members in the assembly.
Q. 2250 words
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VII
The difference between compound interest and simple interest on an amount of ₹15,000 for 2 years is ₹96. Find the rate of interest per annum.
Q. 2350 words
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VII
Find the value of (5√3 − 3√12 + 2√75) ⁄ (2 + √3) in the form a + b√3, where a and b are rational numbers.
Q. 2450 words
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VII
Calculate the average speed of a car running at the rate of 20 km/hour during the first 30 km, at 25 km/hour during the next 30 km and at 30 km/hour during the last 30 km.
Q. 2550 words
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VII
The length of the minute hand of a clock is 14 cm. Find the area swept by it in 5 minutes.
Q. 268 marks~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VII·Section A
Out of a group of 60 students, 25 students play cricket, 30 students play football and 24 students play hockey while 10 students play cricket and football, 9 students play cricket and hockey, 12 students play hockey and football and 5 students play all the three games. Using a Venn-diagram, find the number of students who play only one game.
Q. 278 marks~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VII·Section A
A person loses 12.5% of his money and spends 60% of the remaining money. The part of his total money now left with him, if he deposits this left-over money in a bank for 2 years at 8% per annum simple rate of interest, he gets ₹2,030 after 2 years. What was the total initial money with the person?
Q. 288 marks~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VII·Section A
The area of a rectangle gets reduced by 9 sq. metre, if its length is reduced by 5 metres and breadth is increased by 3 metres and if its length is increased by 3 metres and breadth is increased by 2 metres, its area increases by 67 sq. metre. Find the length and breadth of the rectangle.
Q. 298 marks~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VII·Section A
Find the median from the following data : Class Interval : 0-10 10-20 20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60 Frequency : 15 18 20 14 25 40
Q. 308 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VII·Section B
Point out the main contributions of Maharshi Dayanand to Indian society.
Q. 318 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VII·Section B
Point out the measures to minimize corruption.
Q. 328 marks125 words~3 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VII·Section B
Explain the moral values of social life.
Q. 3316 marks~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VII·Section A
A medicine capsule is in the shape of a cylinder with two hemispheres stuck to each of its ends. The length of the entire capsule is 14 mm and the diameter is 5 mm. Find its volume and surface area. If the cost of covering such a capsule with edible coating is ₹5 per 100 mm², what will be the total cost of manufacturing 500 such capsules?
Q. 3416 marks~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VII·Section A
A shopkeeper gives two options to the buyer of the same coat: (i) on coat's price of ₹5,500, three consecutive discounts of 15%, 10% and 5%. (ii) on coat's price of ₹6,000, three consecutive discounts of 18%, 15% and 6%. Which option will be beneficial for the buyer?
Q. 3516 marks~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VII·Section A
For the following two frequency distributions, the mean calculated for the first was 25.4 and that of the second was 32.5. Find the values of x and y. Class : 10-20 20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60 Frequency-I: 20 15 10 x y Frequency-II: 4 8 4 2x y
Q. 3716 marks250 words~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VII·Section B
Explain the essential moral values of civil service as described by different schools of thought.
Q. 3816 marks~5 min
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VII·Section B
Read the following case carefully and answer the questions given below: A police officer on duty in the Control Room receives two simultaneous calls. One reports that an old man has been hit by a vehicle and is lying injured on the road; the other reports that a young girl has met with an accident at another spot and is seriously injured. Both victims urgently require first aid, otherwise their injuries may prove fatal. No other police personnel with medical training is available at the moment. The officer has some basic medical training. From experience she feels that the girl’s condition is more critical and she may not survive without immediate help, whereas the old man’s chances of survival are relatively higher even if help is slightly delayed. Whom should she attend first and why? Discuss the ethical dilemma involved and justify your decision.
Q. 39250 words
UKPSC Mains 2016·Paper-VII