UPSC Civil Services Main 2020 General Studies Paper II PDF

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  • Year 2020
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 20
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2020
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 General Studies Paper II from the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2020. The paper consists of 20 descriptive questions, divided into two sections, with word limits of 150 words for questions 1-10 and 250 words for questions 11-20. The total marks for the paper are 250, and the allowed time is three hours. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to assess their understanding of various socio-political and governance topics relevant to the Indian context.

Major Topics Covered

  • Representation of Peoples Act
  • Corrupt Practices
  • Right to Information Act
  • Information Commission
  • Federation in India
  • Cooperation, Competition, Confrontation
  • Judicial Systems (India and UK)
  • Parliamentary Practices
  • Speaker of Lok Sabha
  • Social Development
  • Geriatric Healthcare
  • Maternal Healthcare
  • Economic Performance
  • Institutional Quality
  • Civil Service Reforms
  • Democracy

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

  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2020 General Studies Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2020 Optional Subject Papers
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2019 General Studies Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2020 GS 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

  • 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)

Q1.

(a) “लोक प्रतिनिधित्व अधिनियम के अन्तर्गत भ्रष्ट आचरण के दोषी व्यक्तियों को अयोग्य ठहराने की प्रक्रिया के सरलीकरण की आक्श्यकता है”। टिप्पणी कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिये)
"There is a need for simplification of procedure for disqualification of persons found guilty of corrupt practices under the Representation of Peoples Act". Comment. (Answer in 150 words)

Q2.

(a) “सूचना का अधिकार अधिनियम में किये गये हालिया संशोधन सूचना आयोग की स्वायत्तता और स्वतंत्रता पर गम्भीर प्रभाव डालेंगे”। विवेचना कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिये)
"Recent amendments to the Right to Information Act will have profound impact on the autonomy and independence of the Information Commission". Discuss. (Answer in 150 words)

Q3.

(a) आपके विचार में सहयोग, स्पर्धा एवं संघर्ष ने किस प्रकार से भारत में महासंघ को किस सीमा तक आकार दिया है ? अपने उत्तर को प्रमाणित करने के लिए कुछ हालिया उदाहरण उद्भुत कीजिए । (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिये)
How far do you think cooperation, competition and confrontation have shaped the nature of federation in India? Cite some recent examples to validate your answer. (Answer in 150 words)

Q4.

(a) हाल के समय में भारत और यू.के. की न्यायिक व्यवस्थाएं अभिसरणीय एवं अपसरणीय होती प्रतीत हो रही हैं। दोनों राष्ट्रों की न्यायिक कार्यप्रणालियों के आलोक में अभिसरण तथा अपसरण के मुख्य बिद्ओं को आलोकित कीजिये। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिये)
The judicial systems in India and UK seem to be converging as well as diverging in recent times. Highlight the key points of convergence and divergence between the two nations in terms of their judicial practices. (Answer in 150 words)

Q5.

(a) ‘एकदा स्पीकर, सदैव स्पीकर’! क्या आपके विचार में लोकसभा अध्यक्ष पद की निष्पक्षता के लिए इस कार्यप्रणाली को स्वीकारना चाहिए ? भारत में संसदीय प्रयोजन की सुदृढ़ कार्यशैली के लिए इसके क्या परिणाम हो सकते हैं ? (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिये)
'Once a Speaker, Always a Speaker'! Do you think this practice should be adopted to impart objectivity to the office of the Speaker of Lok Sabha? What could be its implications for the robust functioning of parliamentary business in India? (Answer in 150 words)

Q6.

(a) सामाजिक विकास की संभावनाओं को बढ़ाने के क्रम में, विशेषकर जराचिकित्सा एवं मातृ स्वास्थ्य देखभाल के क्षेत्र में सुदृढ़ और पर्याप्त स्वास्थ्य देखभाल संबंधी नीतियों की आवश्यकता है । विवेचन कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिये)
In order to enhance the prospects of social development, sound and adequate health care policies are needed particularly in the fields of geriatric and maternal health care. Discuss. (Answer in 150 words)

Q7.

(a) “आर्थिक प्रदर्शन के लिए संस्थागत गुणवत्ता एक निर्णायक चालक है”। इस संदर्भ में लोकतंत्र को सुदृढ़ करने के लिए सिविल सेवा में सुधारों के सुझाव दीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिये)
"Institutional quality is a crucial driver of economic performance". In this context suggest reforms in Civil Service for strengthening democracy. (Answer in 150 words)

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The year of this examination paper is 2020.

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The subject is General Studies, and the paper name is General Studies Paper II.

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The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

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