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UPPSC Mains 2020
97 Questions · Essay, GS-I, GS-II, GS-III, GS-IV, General Hindi
Essay (9)GS-I (20)GS-II (20)GS-III (20)GS-IV (20)General Hindi (8)
Essay(9 questions)
Q. 1
UPPSC Mains 2020·Essay·Section A
Sociality of Literature.
Q. 2
UPPSC Mains 2020·Essay·Section A
Caste System in 21st Century: Problem and Challenges.
Q. 3
UPPSC Mains 2020·Essay·Section A
Election Reforms in India: Necessity and Indispensability.
Q. 4
UPPSC Mains 2020·Essay·Section B
Water Pollution and Ganga Cleanliness.
Q. 5
UPPSC Mains 2020·Essay·Section B
Five trillion dollar Indian Economy: Possibilities and Challenges.
Q. 6
UPPSC Mains 2020·Essay·Section B
Indian Agriculture: Towards Evergreen Revolution.
Q. 7
UPPSC Mains 2020·Essay·Section C
Indo-China Relation and SAARC Politics.
Q. 8
UPPSC Mains 2020·Essay·Section C
Corona Pandemic: Disaster to Opportunity.
Q. 9
UPPSC Mains 2020·Essay·Section C
"Aayushman Bharat" – Healthy India.
GS-I(20 questions)
Q. 18 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-I·Section A
Write a note on the town planning of Harappan civilization period.
Q. 28 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-I·Section A
Evaluate the views of Gandhi on the Varna system.
Q. 38 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-I·Section A
Write a critical note on the Foreign Policy of Mussolini, the leader of Fascism in Italy.
Q. 48 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-I·Section A
Describe the advantages of India being a composite culture society.
Q. 58 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-I·Section A
Critically examine the contributions of major women's organisations in contemporary India.
Q. 68 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-I·Section A
Critically examine whether growing population is the main cause of poverty or poverty is the main cause of population increase in India.
Q. 78 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-I·Section A
Divide Uttar Pradesh into major physical regions and describe the geographical features of Bhabar and Terai regions.
Q. 88 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-I·Section A
What is 'Smart City Mission'? Discuss the main characteristics of cities of Eastern Uttar Pradesh selected under this scheme.
Q. 98 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-I·Section A
Describe the location of major tourist places of Bundelkhand Tourist Circuit of U.P.
Q. 108 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-I·Section A
Explain the difference between the frontier and the boundary with special reference to India.
Q. 1112 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-I·Section B
Critically examine the impacts of West on the field of Indian education.
Q. 1212 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-I·Section B
Discuss the expansion of British rule in India during Governor Generalship of Lord Wellesley.
Q. 1312 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-I·Section B
Who were the Jacobins? What was their role in the French Revolution?
Q. 1412 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-I·Section B
Critically examine the concept of nation and citizenship in context of communalism.
Q. 1512 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-I·Section B
What is Liberalization? How is it affecting the Indian social structure?
Q. 1612 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-I·Section B
Underline the changes happening gradually in the sources of irrigation in U.P.
Q. 1712 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-I·Section B
Discuss the causes of volcanic eruption and describe the land-forms formed by deposition of its lava.
Q. 1812 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-I·Section B
Highlight the various ecological problems associated with the exploitation and utilization of resources from the Indian Ocean.
Q. 1912 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-I·Section B
What is 'reverse migration'? What was its impact on the economy and social order of Uttar Pradesh during the COVID-19 Lockdown?
Q. 2012 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-I·Section B
Describe the role of Glaciers in shaping the land-forms in high mountain areas.
GS-II(20 questions)
Q. 18 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-II·Section A
Explain the concept of Judicial Activism and evaluate its impact on the relationship of Executive and Judiciary in India.
Q. 28 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-II·Section A
"The President of India cannot become a dictator." Explain.
Q. 38 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-II·Section A
Critically analyse the role of the Inter-State Council in promoting Co-operative Federalism in India.
Q. 48 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-II·Section A
Article 32 is the soul of the Indian Constitution.' Explain it in brief.
Q. 58 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-II·Section A
Examine the role of Non-Governmental Organisations (N.G.O.s) for the rural development in Uttar Pradesh.
Q. 68 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-II·Section A
Evaluate the role of Information and Communications Technology in the context of government policies.
Q. 78 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-II·Section A
Analyse various aspects relating to Management of Human Resources in India.
Q. 88 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-II·Section A
Examine the efforts of Uttar Pradesh in attracting multi-national companies so as to boost the economy of the state in the wake of labour migration during the Pandemic.
Q. 98 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-II·Section A
What is India's Diaspora policy? What are the challenges before Indian Diaspora at present?
Q. 108 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-II·Section A
Comment on India-America "2+2 ministerial dialogue".
Q. 1112 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-II·Section B
"Every matter of Public Interest can not be a matter of Public Interest Litigation." Evaluate.
Q. 1212 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-II·Section B
What are the problems faced by the Election Commission as an institution at present? Also mention solution for them.
Q. 1312 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-II·Section B
What are the functions of Finance Commission? Examine its emerging role in Fiscal Federalism.
Q. 1412 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-II·Section B
Identify the major pressure groups in Indian Politics and examine their role in it.
Q. 1512 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-II·Section B
To what extent has e-governance made the administrative system more citizen-centric?
Q. 1612 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-II·Section B
"Right to Information Act has forced civil servants to come out of steel frame and serve people sincerely." Explain.
Q. 1712 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-II·Section B
Evaluate the impact of welfare schemes implemented for the welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes by Uttar Pradesh Government.
Q. 1812 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-II·Section B
Despite a cordial Mamallapuram Summit between Prime Minister Modi and the Chinese President, the dispute on line of actual control has deepened after a gap of several years. What do you think, are the reasons behind it?
Q. 1912 marks~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-II
What do you know about the 'Quadrilateral Security Dialogue' (QUAD)? Whether the Malabar Military exercise would be successful in containing the growing influence of China in world politics?
Q. 2012 marks~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-II
Discuss the role of the World Health Organisation (W.H.O.) in the period of Corona (Covid-19).
GS-III(20 questions)
Q. 18 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-III·Section A
What do you understand by "leaving no one behind" with reference to sustainable development goals?
Q. 28 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-III·Section A
What are the objectives of NITI Aayog? Explain its three-years action plan.
Q. 38 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-III·Section A
Indian food processing industry has not grown with the pace of developed countries. Discuss it.
Q. 48 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-III·Section A
Explain the small-scale industries of Uttar Pradesh and discuss their role in the economy of the province.
Q. 58 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-III·Section A
What are the causes of low agricultural productivity in India?
Q. 68 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-III·Section A
What is 'S-CNG'? Describe its different uses.
Q. 78 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-III·Section A
Critically examine the challenges of conservation of wild life.
Q. 88 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-III·Section A
'Narco-Terrorism' is a threat to India's internal security. Discuss it.
Q. 98 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-III·Section A
Analyse 'Money Laundering' and 'Human Trafficking' as non-traditional security challenges.
Q. 108 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-III·Section A
What is 'Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA)' in the security perspective of India?
Q. 1112 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-III·Section B
Discuss the impact of globalisation on trade, employment (particularly women employment), equality of income and wealth distribution etc.
Q. 1212 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-III·Section B
Explain the welfare schemes of Uttar Pradesh Government and its role.
Q. 1312 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-III·Section B
What are the major challenges in reducing poverty and inequality in India?
Q. 1412 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-III·Section B
What is meant by 'Line of Poverty'? Explain the 'Poverty Alleviation' Programme of India.
Q. 1512 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-III·Section B
What are the objectives of National Manufacturing Policy? Critically examine the 'Make in India' and 'Start-up India' initiatives.
Q. 1612 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-III·Section B
Explain Science, Technology and Innovation Policy-2020.
Q. 1712 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-III·Section B
Explain the steps taken by the government to counter Naxalism in India.
Q. 1812 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-III·Section B
Describe in detail the issues of nuclear proliferation and the existing control mechanism.
Q. 1912 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-III·Section B
Explain the 'Higher Defence Organisation of India'.
Q. 2012 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-III·Section B
At present, in emerging security challenges, how can nuclear weapons be advantageous in India's security management? Explain.
GS-IV(20 questions)
Q. 18 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-IV·Section A
Discuss the role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values.
Q. 28 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-IV·Section A
Discuss the role of the 'Right to Information' for transparency in governance.
Q. 38 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-IV·Section A
"The requirement of government sanction for prosecuting dishonest officials is a protective shield for corruption." Examine the statement.
Q. 48 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-IV·Section A
Discuss the following in the context of civil services.
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Q. 58 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-IV·Section A
An employee was taking a bribe in his office. His officer caught him red-handed. The officer knows that if the employee is dismissed from service, his old parents will become homeless and destitute. Therefore, the officer leaves him with a warning only. Imagine that you are the same officer. What will you do in these circumstances? Discuss in detail.
Q. 68 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-IV·Section A
How will you apply emotional intelligence in administrative practices? Explain.
Q. 78 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-IV·Section A
What do you understand by the term 'Public Servant'? What kind of aptitude is considered important for the civil services? Explain.
Q. 88 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-IV·Section A
Differentiate between the following.
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Q. 98 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-IV·Section A
How do the values of tolerance and compassion get manifested in public service towards the weaker sections? Explain with suitable examples.
Q. 108 marks125 words~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-IV·Section A
Explain the importance of persuasive communication in attitudinal change.
Q. 1112 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-IV·Section B
What is probity? Explain clearly the philosophical basis of probity in governance.
Q. 1212 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-IV·Section B
Which of the five principles of the code of conduct will be given priority by you and why? Explain.
Q. 1312 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-IV·Section B
What is Gita's Anasakta Yoga? What message does it provide to civil servants? Explain.
Q. 1412 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-IV·Section B
What is Kant's doctrine of 'duty for duty's sake'? What is the role of this principle in civil services? Discuss.
Q. 1512 marks200 words~4 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-IV·Section B
You are working in the Pension Department as an investigating officer. A newly-posted branch manager of a bank brings the following facts to your notice: (i) For the last two years, a retired government employee, Mr. Ashok Kumar, has been transferring about 30% of his monthly pension by cheque every month to Mr. Prem Chopra. (ii) It is learnt that Mrs. Chopra, wife of Prem Chopra, is a senior officer in your pension office. (iii) You suspect that this money may be an illicit gratification so that Mrs. Chopra keeps clearing Mr. Kumar’s pension files without objection. You visit Mr. Ashok Kumar’s house. He tells you that he has no close relatives and that Prem Chopra and his wife Deepa take good care of him. His only son, posted as an IAS officer in Kota (Rajasthan), rarely visits. Mr. Kumar claims that the payments to Prem Chopra are purely out of gratitude and that it is a private family matter. Identify the ethical issues involved. What options are available to you? Which option will you choose and why? Discuss in detail.
Q. 16
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-IV·Section B
Anger is a harmful negative emotion, it is injurious to both the personal life and the work life. How can it be controlled? Explain.
Q. 17
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-IV·Section B
"It is said that government servants take bribe because people offer bribe to them. If people stop offering bribe, the problem of bribe will be solved." What is your opinion about the statement? Examine critically.
Q. 18
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-IV·Section B
Present in brief the necessary foundational values for the civil servants.
Q. 19
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-IV·Section B
Social influence and persuasion contributed in controlling the spread of the Corona Virus in India. Discuss.
Q. 20
UPPSC Mains 2020·GS-IV·Section B
You are a civil servant posted in a State where elections were held recently. To ban the sale of alcohol was the main promise in the election manifesto of the newly elected Chief Minister. To fulfil this promise, the Chief Minister has ordered a total ban on sale and purchase of alcohol in this State. Whether the government should interfere in the matter which is considered by many to be a matter of personal choice? Comment logically.
General Hindi(8 questions)
Q. 1
UPPSC Mains 2020·General Hindi
Read the following prose-passage carefully and answer the questions that follow – "India is the widest workshop of Nature in the world. Nowhere else is there only one monotonous climatic line; there are mountains, rivers and countless waterfalls, and therefore the colour of Indian literature has always remained the same. Because it has accepted its natural and companionate relationship with Nature. The ancient Indian seers and poets accorded great importance to the sweetness and colour born of Nature’s stirrings. Modern rationality tells us that children must cooperate with, and feel, the movements of Nature; to watch the colours that arise in the water while standing on the bank; to see the clouds riding on the chariot of the wind – all this makes our sensitivity more intense. Indian Nature makes us alert towards the living world. It awakens the sensory system of man and, at the same time, Nature also flows on; its companionship is a symbol of man’s sensibility and beauty. Thus we see that the constant influence of Nature on human life is a tremendous source of inspiration; today, when the whole world is anxiously thinking about Nature, we have realised the importance of its humane and polite form ..." (Passage abridged). (a) Write the substance of the passage in your own words. (b) On the basis of the passage, explain clearly the mutual relationship between Man and Nature. (c) Explain the above passage in the light of ‘authorial style’.
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Q. 2
UPPSC Mains 2020·General Hindi
Read the following prose-passage carefully and answer as directed – "Scientists believe that chemistry gave man the taste of language very late; words, having lost their real meaning, used to stay hidden behind them. Stone, iron, leather, paper, copper, marble, time, horizon, rights, rule – when such words lost their real significance, language sounded hollow. Today’s man, filled with his experiences, gives new resonance to those words. Language is neither only a material nor merely a phenomenon; it is the foremost achievement of the social mind. No social change is possible without language. If language were to vanish, what would happen to poetry from Kalidas down to the newest poet? From the very beginning up to the last stage, the evolution of society has been the history of language..." (Passage abridged). (a) Give a suitable title to the passage. (b) Throw light, on the basis of the passage, on the role of language in life. (c) Summarise the passage.
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Q. 3
UPPSC Mains 2020·General Hindi
(a) What is meant by an ‘Office Order’? Prepare an Office Order, issued by the Department of Education, Government of Uttar Pradesh, regarding a special scholarship scheme. (b) Write a government letter to the District Magistrate concerning the deaths resulting from COVID-19 and the related assistance from the Panchayat.
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Q. 410 marks~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·General Hindi
Write the antonyms of the following words: su-prabhat, pUrva, prasanna, parlokik, sahaj, nArI, laghu, nIti, shok, divya.
Q. 5
UPPSC Mains 2020·General Hindi
(a) Indicate the correct (standard) pronunciation of the following words: aprayatna, nishkraman, unnaman, saṃyam, swachh. (b) Show the correct usage of the following words in sentences (or correct their usage, as instructed).
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Q. 610 marks~3 min
UPPSC Mains 2020·General Hindi
Write one-word substitutes for the following phrases/sentences: (1) One who has no desire (2) The person who does a job very quickly (3) Impartial judgement (4) A wish to die (5) Something that is very difficult to remove.
Q. 7
UPPSC Mains 2020·General Hindi
(a) Correct the following sentences: (1) Nipatī ki raṭ nahī̃ girnī chāhiye. (2) Āp khāe ki nahī̃? (3) Laṛkī ne sūī girā dī. (4) Āpke rakt se yah abhāv huā. (5) Sabmē̃ logõ se svābhāv bharā hai. (b) Correct the spelling of the given words / sentences.
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Q. 8
UPPSC Mains 2020·General Hindi