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UPPSC Mains 2019
97 Questions · Essay, General Hindi, Paper-I, Paper-II, Paper-III, Paper-IV
Essay (9)General Hindi (8)Paper-I (20)Paper-II (20)Paper-III (20)Paper-IV (20)
Essay(9 questions)
Q. 1
UPPSC Mains 2019·Essay·Section A
Literature and Moral Values.
Q. 2
UPPSC Mains 2019·Essay·Section A
Sexual crime: cause and solution.
Q. 3
UPPSC Mains 2019·Essay·Section A
One Nation, one Constitution.
Q. 4
UPPSC Mains 2019·Essay·Section B
Role of social media in public awareness.
Q. 5
UPPSC Mains 2019·Essay·Section B
Digital Economy: possibilities and challenges.
Q. 6
UPPSC Mains 2019·Essay·Section B
Farmers of India: our pride.
Q. 7
UPPSC Mains 2019·Essay·Section C
Changing paradigm of Indian foreign policy.
Q. 8
UPPSC Mains 2019·Essay·Section C
Resource management in India.
Q. 9
UPPSC Mains 2019·Essay·Section C
Namami Gange Mission.
General Hindi(8 questions)
Q. 130 marks~10 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·General Hindi
Read the following Hindi passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. (The complete prose-passage printed in the question paper has to be read before answering.) (a) Write the gist of the given passage in your own words. (b) Why, according to the passage, does life lose its colour in the absence of creativity? Explain with reference to the passage. (c) Do the grammatical analysis (vyākaraṇ) of the under-lined sentences of the passage.
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Q. 230 marks~10 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·General Hindi
Read the following passage and answer as directed. (a) Give a suitable title to the passage. (b) What is the chief difference between the language of literature and that of politics? Explain. (c) Write a summary (précis) of the passage.
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Q. 320 marks~7 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·General Hindi
(a) What is meant by a letter (official communication)? Draft a circular, on behalf of the Principal Secretary, Department of Health, Uttar Pradesh, instructing all district hospitals to make proper arrangements for protecting children from encephalitis. (b) What is meant by an office order? Draft an office order on behalf of the Department of Irrigation, Government of U.P., regarding the transfer of an employee.
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Q. 410 marks~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·General Hindi
Write the antonyms of the following words: parichit, āpatti, pūrṇa, sthāyī, priya, naya, vivek, dinamaya, bhaya, rāṣṭra
Q. 510 marks~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·General Hindi
(a) Point out the primary prefixes in the following words: saṅgītapremī, prayatna, nirman, nirnayan, nissandarbh (b) Point out the primary suffixes in the following words: śaiv, mētānā, dakṣiṇātmak, durbodhī, vartamān
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Q. 610 marks~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·General Hindi
Write one-word substitutes for the following phrases: (i) One who never tells a lie. (ii) A woman who never sees the sun. (iii) One who has faith in non-violence. (iv) Milk boiled again. (v) One who loves his country.
Q. 710 marks~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·General Hindi
(a) Correct the following sentences: (i) Ram ghar jāti hai. (ii) Maine jātā hai. (iii) Maine aapke ghar me rakhee pustak ko dekha hai. (iv) Vidyālaya meṃ sabhī kakṣā ke vidyārthī bulāe gae haiṃ. (v) Manorath jetā hai. (b) Correct the spellings of the following words: nippatti, pūrti, muni, nīti, nīti
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Q. 830 marks~10 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·General Hindi
Explain the meanings of the following idioms/proverbs and use each in a sentence: (i) Raja raja tatha prajā (ii) Asar ki tṛṭī gujarātī tātā (iii) Ā bail mujhe mār (iv) Naī se rām se ho jānā (v) Paisā rekh bhekhā bheṣ (vi) Rāt bhāt meṃ sūrastrēn (vii) Ūnchī ikkan phake phakvān (viii) Māṃ na man meṃ dīv sēhanmān (ix) Aṃgrej māro chhoṭe rājā (x) Asamān se gira khajūr meṃ atakā
Paper-I(20 questions)
Q. 18 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-I·Section A
Describe the cultural significance of 'Prayagraj' in ancient India.
Q. 28 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-I·Section A
Describe the role of Iron mineral in socio-economic development of human beings during 600-300 B.C.
Q. 38 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-I·Section A
Critically examine the effects of British Industrial Revolution on India's economic life.
Q. 48 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-I·Section A
Write a note on the role of urban planning for development of basic civic amenities in slums.
Q. 58 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-I·Section A
Evaluate the population growth and the role of women in population control in Uttar Pradesh.
Q. 68 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-I·Section A
Evaluate the main problems of the empowerment of Scheduled Tribes in India.
Q. 78 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-I·Section A
What is 'Heritage Arch'? Underline its importance in Uttar Pradesh in terms of tourism potential.
Q. 88 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-I·Section A
Explain the geographical factors which have attracted refugees to settle in different parts of Uttar Pradesh.
Q. 98 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-I·Section A
"Tropical cyclones originate on the oceanic parts and as soon as they reach the terrestrial parts, these storms gradually weaken and end." Explain with reasons.
Q. 108 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-I·Section A
Give an account of Minor Irrigation Projects of Uttar Pradesh with suitable examples.
Q. 1112 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-I·Section B
Describe the main features of the Vedic education system and review its significance in the present.
Q. 1212 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-I·Section B
Examine the role of Quit India Movement in the freedom movement of India.
Q. 1312 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-I·Section B
Describe the efforts made for world peace after the Second World War at the global level.
Q. 1412 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-I·Section B
'Indian Culture is the symbol of Unity in Diversity'. Analyse the statement logically by giving suitable illustrations.
Q. 1512 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-I·Section B
'The politics of religion and ethnic violence is basically the politics of secularism and secularisation.' Critically analyse the statement.
Q. 1612 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-I·Section B
Define urbanization. Discuss the problems caused by the fast pace of urbanization.
Q. 1712 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-I·Section B
Discuss the spatial distribution of types of rural settlements in the Ganga Plain.
Q. 1812 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-I·Section B
Describe the landforms formed by wind erosion and depositional works.
Q. 1912 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-I·Section B
Write a systematic essay on the ocean currents of the northern Atlantic Ocean with their reasons of origin.
Q. 2012 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-I·Section B
Critically examine the oceanic energy resources and their potentialities on the coast zone of India.
Paper-II(20 questions)
Q. 18 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-II·Section A
Describe the objectives and impact of Atal-Bhujal Yojna.
Q. 28 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-II·Section A
Briefly state the role of National Human Rights Commission in India.
Q. 38 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-II·Section A
"The traditional quality of Civil Services has been Neutrality". Explain it.
Q. 48 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-II·Section A
What are the main irritants in Indo-Nepal bilateral relations?
Q. 58 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-II·Section A
Write a note on Citizen’s Charter.
Q. 68 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-II·Section A
Describe the Vulture Conservation Project of Uttar Pradesh Government.
Q. 78 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-II·Section A
The philosophy of Indian Democracy is embodied in the Preamble of the Constitution of India. Explain.
Q. 88 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-II·Section A
Critically examine the main element of the Representation of People’s Act.
Q. 98 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-II·Section A
Describe the procedure of creation and abolition of Legislative Council in States. Why did the Andhra Pradesh State Assembly pass a resolution to abolish the State’s Legislative Council? Explain in short.
Q. 108 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-II·Section A
Describe the main provisions of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019.
Q. 1112 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-II·Section B
What is meant by Digital India? Discuss its various pillars and challenges.
Q. 1212 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-II·Section B
Describe the National Biodiversity Authority.
Q. 1312 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-II·Section B
Write a note on the role and importance of "Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan".
Q. 1412 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-II·Section B
Is India a powerful claimant of permanent membership in the Security Council? Give a reasoned answer.
Q. 1512 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-II·Section B
Discuss the impact of climate change on developing countries.
Q. 1612 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-II·Section B
What are the causes behind recent USA and Iran tensions? How will this tension affect the national interest of India? How should India respond to this situation? Discuss.
Q. 1712 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-II·Section B
What do you understand by 'Bodo Problem'? Do you think that the Bodo Peace Agreement 2020 will ensure the development and peace in Assam? Evaluate.
Q. 1812 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-II·Section B
What do you understand by 'Doctrine of Basic Structure'? Analyse its importance for Indian Constitution.
Q. 1912 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-II·Section B
Discuss the emerging role of the Prime Minister in India.
Q. 2012 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-II·Section B
Examine the Right to Life in the Constitution of India.
Paper-III(20 questions)
Q. 18 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-III·Section A
Explain with examples the role of science and technology in enhancing national power.
Q. 28 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-III·Section A
Analyse corruption as a threat to internal security.
Q. 38 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-III·Section A
'Armed Forces Special Powers Act' of the Parliament of India has come under criticism by the States as being draconian and sometimes as unconstitutional. Examine analytically.
Q. 48 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-III·Section A
What do you mean by 'Inclusive Growth'? How is inclusive growth helpful in reducing poverty and inequalities in India? Explain.
Q. 58 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-III·Section A
Explain the impact of Green Revolution on small and marginal farmers.
Q. 68 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-III·Section A
Discuss how poverty is measured in India. Examine the steps taken to overcome rural poverty in India.
Q. 78 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-III·Section A
What are the causes of industrial sickness in India? Give suitable suggestions to overcome the problem.
Q. 88 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-III·Section A
Discuss the causes of energy crisis in India.
Q. 98 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-III·Section A
Define biodiversity. Why are tropical countries rich in biodiversity? Explain.
Q. 108 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-III·Section A
What are 'digital rights'? Discuss their objectives.
Q. 1112 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-III·Section B
“With unbridled escalation in international terrorism activities during the past two decades a grave threat looms large before world peace. Every nation has to join hand in the global fight unto the last against it.” Explain this statement.
Q. 1212 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-III·Section B
“Nuclear deterrence is the only effective alternative to counter the deadly genocidal nuclear weapons.” Analytically explain this statement.
Q. 1312 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-III·Section B
How far can social media be utilized as a significant tool in strengthening national security? Explain.
Q. 1412 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-III·Section B
What is ‘new’ in the New Industrial Policy? In this context, state the features of the new industrial policy and explain its effects on industrial growth.
Q. 1512 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-III·Section B
Discuss to what extent the policy of economic growth with equality and distributive justice has been successful in fulfilling the objectives of inclusive growth in India.
Q. 1612 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-III·Section B
Critically explain the issue of educated unemployment in Uttar Pradesh.
Q. 1712 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-III·Section B
Explain the challenges of food security in India. How can they be removed? Explain.
Q. 1812 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-III·Section B
Evaluate in brief the agriculture marketing reforms in India. Are they adequate?
Q. 1912 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-III·Section B
What is cloud computing? Highlight the services rendered by cloud computing and enlist its advantages.
Q. 2012 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-III·Section B
What do you mean by 'Technology Transfer'? How far can this be useful in disseminating complex technology? Explain.
Paper-IV(20 questions)
Q. 18 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-IV·Section A
What is ethics? Explain its role in human life.
Q. 28 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-IV·Section A
What is the process of strengthening the moral values? Whether strengthening of moral values helps in character-building? Discuss.
Q. 38 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-IV·Section A
Write short notes on:
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Q. 48 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-IV·Section A
What is universal religion? Discuss its major elements.
Q. 58 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-IV·Section A
Consider the non-cooperation movement of Gandhi from the philosophical point of view.
Q. 68 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-IV·Section A
Differentiate between democratic attitude and bureaucratic attitude of public servants.
Q. 78 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-IV·Section A
Explain the merits and demerits of persuasion in relation to public protest.
Q. 88 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-IV·Section A
Examine the relevance of the following in the context of civil services:
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Q. 98 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-IV·Section A
We are witnessing increasing instances of sexual violence against women in the country. Despite legal provisions against it, the number of such incidences is increasing. Suggest some innovative measures to tackle this menace.
Q. 108 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-IV·Section A
You are an honest and responsible civil servant. You often observe the following:
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Q. 1112 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-IV·Section B
"Religious bigotry has always been an obstacle for progress in any democratic country." Discuss.
Q. 1212 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-IV·Section B
Examine the role of social and political ideas of Karl Marx in the field of contemporary public services.
Q. 1312 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-IV·Section B
How far Gita's Niskam Karmayoga can be helpful in preventing the increasing events of depression and suicide? Discuss.
Q. 1412 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-IV·Section B
What are the seven principles of public life? Are they codes of conduct for civil servants? Evaluate.
Q. 1512 marks~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-IV
You are trying to become a P.C.S. officer and after clearing various stages you are now eligible for the personal interview. While on your way to the interview you see an elderly man walking with his grand-daughter. Suddenly the old man suffers a heart attack right in front of you and the grand-daughter pleads with you for help. What will you do? Discuss in detail.
Q. 1612 marks~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-IV
It is often said that poverty leads to corruption. However, there are plenty of instances where affluent and powerful people indulge in corruption on a large scale. What are the main causes of corruption among people? Support your answer with examples.
Q. 1712 marks~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-IV
Is there any role of empathy in public services? Explain your views with a suitable example.
Q. 1812 marks~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-IV
Discuss the utility of Emotional Intelligence in administration.
Q. 1912 marks~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-IV
What factors influence the formation of a person’s attitude towards social problems? Support your answer with examples.
Q. 2012 marks~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2019·Paper-IV