UPSC Civil Services Mains 2019 General Studies Paper IV PDF

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  • Year 2019
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 12
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination UPSC Civil Services Main Examination
Year 2019
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper General Studies Paper IV
Subject General Studies
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 12
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the question paper for the General Studies Paper IV of the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination held in 2019. The paper, conducted by the UPSC, is designed to assess candidates' understanding of ethics, integrity, and aptitude in public life. It consists of 12 descriptive questions divided into two sections, with a total maximum mark of 250 and a time limit of three hours. The questions are presented in both Hindi and English, covering topics such as principles of public life, public servants, utilization of public funds, corruption, constitutional morality, and crisis of conscience. This paper is vital for aspirants aiming to demonstrate their ethical reasoning and decision-making capabilities.

Major Topics Covered

  • Ethics
  • Integrity
  • Aptitude
  • Public Life Principles
  • Public Servant
  • Public Funds
  • Corruption
  • Constitutional Morality
  • Crisis of Conscience
  • Governance

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for UPSC 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 Examination 2020 General Studies Paper IV
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2018 General Studies Paper IV
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2019 General Studies Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2019 General Studies Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2019 General Studies Paper III
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2019 General Studies Paper IV Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination Syllabus
  • General Studies Paper IV Syllabus

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 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. Answer the following questions in about 150 words each :
निम्नलिखित प्रश्नों में से प्रत्येक का उत्तर लगभग 150 शब्दों में दीजिए :

(a) सार्वजनिक जीवन के आधारिक सिद्धांत क्या हैं ? इन में से किन्हीं तीन सिद्धांतों को उपयुक्त उदाहरणों के साथ स्पष्ट कीजिए। (150 शब्द)

What are the basic principles of public life? Illustrate any three of these with suitable examples. (150 words)

(b) ‘लोक सेवक’ शब्द से आप क्या समझते हैं ? लोक सेवक की प्रत्याशित भूमिका पर विचार कीजिए। (150 शब्द)

What do you understand by the term 'public servant' ? Reflect on the expected role of public servant. (150 words)

Section A

Q2.

(a) लोक निधियों का प्रभावी उपयोग विकास के लक्ष्यों को प्राप्त करने हेतु निर्णायक है। लोक निधियों के अल्प उपयोग एवं दुरूपयोग के कारणों का समालोचनात्मक परीक्षण करते हुए उनके निहितार्थों की समीक्षा कीजिए। (150 शब्द)

Effective utilization of public funds is crucial to meet development goals. Critically examine the reasons for under-utilization and mis-utilization of public funds and their implications. (150 words)

(b) ‘‘लोक सेवक द्वारा अपने कर्त्तव्य का अनिष्पादन भ्रष्टाचार का एक रूप है।’’ क्या आप इस विचार से सहमत हैं ? अपने उत्तर की तर्कसंगत व्याख्या करें। (150 शब्द)

"Non-performance of duty by a public servant is a form of corruption". Do you agree with this view? Justify your answer. (150 words)

Section A

Q3.

(a) 'सांविधानिक नैतिकता' से आप क्या समझते हैं ? सांविधानिक नैतिकता का अनुरक्षण कोई किस प्रकार करता है ? (150 शब्द)

What is meant by the term 'constitutional morality'? How does one uphold constitutional morality? (150 words)

(b) 'अन्त:करण का संकट' का क्या अभिप्राय है ? सार्वजनिक अधिकारक्षेत्र में यह किस प्रकार अभिव्यक्त होता है ? (150 शब्द)

What is meant by 'crisis of conscience'? How does it manifest itself in the public domain ? (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 UPSC Civil Services Main Examination.

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

The year of this paper is 2019.

Who conducts the Civil Services Main Examination?

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Main Examination.

What is the paper code for this General Studies Paper IV?

The paper code is SDF-G-GSF.

What is the subject of this paper?

The subject is General Studies, specifically Paper IV.

What is the maximum marks for General Studies Paper IV?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

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