UPSC Civil Services Main 2017 General Studies Paper II PDF

Central Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2017

  • Year 2017
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 20
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2017
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper General Studies Paper - II
Subject General Studies
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 20
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the question paper for the General Studies Paper - II of the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination held in 2017. The paper is designed to test the candidates' understanding of various aspects of governance, social justice, and international relations. It consists of 20 descriptive questions, with a total maximum mark of 250 and a time limit of three hours. Questions are presented in both Hindi and English, requiring answers to be written in the authorized medium specified in the admission certificate. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to assess their knowledge and writing skills for the Civil Services examination.

Major Topics Covered

  • Local Self-Government
  • Judiciary
  • Elections
  • Pressure Groups
  • Public Accounts Committee
  • WASH Scheme
  • Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for Civil Services (Main) Examination preparation
  • Helps understand the latest exam pattern
  • Useful for practice and self-assessment
  • Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
  • Helpful for analysing question trends

Related Resources

  • Civil Services (Main) Examination 2016 General Studies Paper - II
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination 2018 General Studies Paper - II
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination 2017 General Studies Paper - I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2017 General Studies Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Syllabus
  • General Studies Paper II Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination

Instructions

  • इसमें बीस प्रश्न दिए गए हैं जो हिन्दी एवं अंग्रेजी दोनों में छपे हैं।
  • प्रत्येक प्रश्न/भाग के लिए नियत अंक उसके सामने दिए गए हैं।
  • प्रश्नों के उत्तर उसी प्राधिकृत माध्यम में लिखे जाने चाहिए, जिसका उल्लेख आपके प्रवेश-पत्र में किया गया है, और इस माध्यम का स्पष्ट उल्लेख प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर (क्यू॰ सी॰ ए॰) पुस्तिका के मुखपृष्ठ पर निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए।
  • प्राधिकृत माध्यम के अतिरिक्त अन्य किसी माध्यम में लिखे गए उत्तर पर कोई अंक नहीं मिलेंगे।
  • प्रश्न संख्या 1 से 10 तक का उत्तर 150 शब्दों में तथा प्रश्न संख्या 11 से 20 तक का उत्तर 250 शब्दों में दें।
  • प्रश्नों में इंगित शब्द सीमा को ध्यान में रखें।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़े गए कोई पृष्ठ अथवा पृष्ठ के भाग को पूर्णतः काट दें।

  • There are TWENTY questions printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
  • The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
  • Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided.
  • No marks will be given for answers written in a medium other than the authorized one.
  • Answers to Question Nos. 1 to 10 should be in 150 words, whereas answers to Question Nos. 11 to 20 should be in 250 words.
  • Word limit in questions should be adhered to.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. परीक्षण कीजिए तथा स्थिति में सुधार के लिए अपने विचार प्रस्तुत कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए) "The local self-government system in India has not proved to be effective instrument of governance." Critically examine the statement and give your views to improve the (Answer in 150 words) situation. भारत में उच्चतर न्यायपालिका में न्यायाधीशों की नियुक्ति के संदर्भ में ‘राष्ट्रीय न्यायिक नियुक्ति आयोग 2. अधिनियम, 2014' पर सर्वोच्च न्यायालय के निर्णय का समालोचनात्मक परीक्षण कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए) Critically examine the Supreme Court's judgement on 'National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, 2014' with reference to appointment of judges of (Answer in 150 words) higher judiciary in India. ‘‘लोकसभा और राज्य विधानसभाओं के एक ही समय में चुनाव, चुनाव-प्रचार की अवधि और व्यय को तो सीमित कर 3. देंगे, परंतु ऐसा करने से लोगों के प्रति सरकार की जवाबदेही कम हो जाएगी।'' चर्चा कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए) "Simultaneous election to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies will limit the amount of time and money spent in electioneering but it will reduce the government's accountability to the people." Discuss. (Answer in 150 words) 4. भारतीय राजनीतिक प्रक्रम को दबाव समूह किस प्रकार प्रभावित करते हैं? क्या आप इस मत से सहमत हैं कि हाल के वर्षो में अनौपचारिक दबाव समूह, औपचारिक दबाव समूहों की तुलना में ज्यादा शक्तिशाली रूप में उभरे हैं? (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए) How do pressure groups influence Indian political process? Do you agree with this view that informal pressure groups have emerged as more powerful than formal (Answer in 150 words) pressure groups in recent years? 5. जनता के प्रति सरकार की जवाबदेही स्थापित करने में लोक लेखा समिति की भूमिका की विवेचना कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए) Discuss the role of Public Accounts Committee in establishing accountability of the government to the people. (Answer in 150 words) 10 6. ''जल, सफाई एवं स्वच्छता की आवश्यकता को लक्षित करने वाली नीतियों के प्रभावी क्रियान्वयन को सुनिश्चित करने के लिए लाभार्थी वर्गों की पहचान को प्रत्याशित परिणामों के साथ जोड़ना होगा।’’ ‘वाश’ योजना के संदर्भ में इस कथन का (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए) परीक्षण कीजिए। "To ensure effective implementation of policies addressing water, sanitation and hygiene needs the identification of the beneficiary segments is to be synchronized with the anticipated outcomes." Examine the statement in the context of the WASH (Answer in 150 words) scheme. 7. क्या निःशक्त व्यक्तियों के अधिकार अधिनियम, 2016 समाज में अभीष्ट लाभार्थियों के सशक्तिकरण और समावेशन की (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए) प्रभावी क्रियाविधि को सुनिश्चित करता है? चर्चा कीजिए। Does the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 ensure effective mechanism for empowerment and inclusion of the intended beneficiaries in the society? (Answer in 150 words) Discuss. \boldsymbol2 SUH-G-GSA/45

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What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Civil Services (Main) Examination.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is for General Studies Paper - II.

What is the conducting body?

The conducting body is UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

In which year was this exam conducted?

This exam was conducted in 2017.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for General Studies Paper - II is 250.

What is the time allowed to complete the paper?

The time allowed is Three Hours.

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