UPSC Civil Services Main 2020 General Studies Paper IV PDF

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  • Year 2020
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 12
  • 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 IV
Subject General Studies
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 12
Question Type Mixed

This is the General Studies Paper IV (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude) from the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2020. The paper carries a maximum of 250 marks and is allotted a time of three hours. It consists of twelve questions divided into two sections, available in both Hindi and English. This paper is crucial for assessing candidates' ethical reasoning, integrity, and aptitude for public service. Aspirants can use this question paper to understand the exam pattern, question types, and difficulty level, aiding in their preparation strategy.

Major Topics Covered

  • Ethics
  • Integrity
  • Aptitude
  • Comprehensive National Power (CNP)
  • Human Capital
  • Soft Power
  • Social Harmony
  • New Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020)
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Teachings of Buddha
  • International Relations
  • Laws and Rules

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 General Studies Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2020 General Studies Paper III
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2020 Optional Subject Papers
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2020 General Studies Paper IV Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Syllabus
  • General Studies Paper IV Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern

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 ।
  • प्रश्नों में इंगित शब्द सीमा को ध्यान में रखिए।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़ा हुआ पृष्ठ या उसके अंश को स्पष्ट रूप से काटा जाना चाहिए।

  • There are TWELVE questions divided in TWO SECTIONS and 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.
  • Keep the word limit indicated in the questions in mind.
  • 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.

(a) व्यापक राष्ट्रीय शक्ति (सी.एन.पी.) के तीन मुख्य घटकों जैसे मानवीय पूँजी, मृद् शक्ति (संस्कृति और नीतियां) तथा सामाजिक सद्भाव की अभिवृद्धि में नीति-शास्त्र और मूल्यों की भूमिका का विवेचन कीजिए । (150 शब्द)

Discuss the role of ethics and values in enhancing the following three major components of Comprehensive National Power (CNP) viz. human capital, soft power (culture and policies) and social harmony. (150 words)

(b) “शिक्षा एक निषेधाज्ञा नहीं है, यह व्यक्ति के समग्र विकास और सामाजिक बदलाव के लिए एक प्रभावी और व्यापक साधन है।” उपरोक्त कथन के आलोक में नई शिक्षा नीति, 2020 (एन.इ.पी., 2020) का परीक्षण कीजिए। (150 शब्द)

"Education is not an injunction, it is an effective and pervasive tool for all round development of an individual and social transformation". Examine the New Education Policy, 2020 (NEP, 2020) in light of the above statement. (150 words)

Section A

Q2.

(a) ‘घृणा व्यक्ति की बुद्धिमत्ता और अन्तःकरण के लिए संहारक है जो राष्ट्र के चित् को विषाक्त कर सकती है।' क्या आप इस विचार से सहमत हैं ? अपने उत्तर की तर्कसंगत व्याख्या करें। (150 शब्द)

'Hatred is destructive of a person's wisdom and conscience that can poison a nation's spirit.' Do you agree with this view? Justify your answer. (150 words)

(b) संवेगात्मक बुद्धि के मुख्य घटक क्या हैं ? क्या उन्हें सीखा जा सकता है ? विवेचना कीजिए। (150 शब्द)

What are the main components of emotional intelligence (EI)? Can they be learned ? Discuss. (150 words)

Section A

Q3.

(a) बुद्ध की कौन सी शिक्षाऐं आज सर्वाधिक प्रासंगिक हैं और क्यों ? विवेचना कीजिए। (150 शब्द)

What teachings of Buddha are most relevant today and why? Discuss. (150 words)

(b) ‘शक्ति की इच्छा विद्यमान है, लेकिन विवेकशीलता और नैतिक कर्त्तव्य के सिद्धांतों से उसे साधित और निर्देशित किया जा सकता है।' अंतर्राष्ट्रीय सम्बन्धों के संदर्भ में इस कथन का परीक्षण कीजिए । (150 शब्द)

'The will to power exists, but it can be tamed and be guided by rationality and principles of moral duty.' Examine this statement in the context of international relations. (150 words)

Section A

Q4.

(a) विधि और नियम के बीच विभेदन कीजिए । इनके सूत्रीकरण में नीति-शास्त्र की भूमिका का विवेचन कीजिए। (150 शब्द)

Distinguish between laws and rules. Discuss the role of ethics in formulating them. (150 words)

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What is the name of the exam for which this question paper is from?

This question paper is from the Civil Services (Main) Examination.

What is the year of this Civil Services Main Examination paper?

The year of this paper is 2020.

Which conducting body released this question paper?

The question paper was released by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the paper name and code?

The paper name is General Studies Paper IV, and the code is URC-G-GSF.

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The subject is General Studies, specifically Paper IV focusing on Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude.

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The maximum marks for General Studies Paper IV is 250.

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