UPSC Civil Services Main 2018 General Studies Paper II PDF

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  • Year 2018
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 20
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2018
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 held in 2018. The paper consists of 20 descriptive questions, divided into two sections, with specific word limits for answers (150 words for questions 1-10 and 250 words for questions 11-20). Candidates were required to answer in their authorized medium as specified in their admission certificate. The total marks for this paper were 250, and the time allowed was three hours. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to understand the depth and breadth of topics covered in General Studies for the UPSC Mains.

Major Topics Covered

  • Electronic Voting Machines (EVM)
  • Election Commission of India
  • National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC)
  • Constitutional Reservation
  • Religious Minority Institutions
  • Financial Emergency
  • President of India
  • Parliamentary Committees
  • Estimates Committee
  • Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)
  • Environmental Protection
  • Healthcare
  • Governance
  • Polity
  • Social Justice

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

Instructions

  • 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) इलेक्ट्रॉनिक वोटिंग मशीनों (ई॰ बी॰ एम॰) के इस्तेमाल संबंधी हाल के बिबाद के आलोक में, भारत में चुनावों की विश्वास्यता सुनिश्चित करने के लिए भारत के निर्वाचन आयोग के समक्ष क्या-क्या चुनौतियाँ हैं? (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए)
In the light of recent controversy regarding the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM), what are the challenges before the Election Commission of India to ensure the trustworthiness of elections in India? (Answer in 150 words)

Q2.

(a) क्या राष्ट्रीय अनुसूचित जाति आयोग (एन० सी० एस० सी०) धार्मिक अल्पसंख्यक संस्थानों में अनुसूचित जातियों के लिए संवैधानिक आरक्षण के क्रियान्वयन का प्रवर्तन करा सकता है? परीक्षण कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए)
Whether National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) can enforce the implementation of constitutional reservation for the Scheduled Castes in the religious minority institutions? Examine. (Answer in 150 words)

Q3.

(a) किन परिस्थितियों में भारत के राष्ट्रपति के द्वारा वित्तीय आपातकाल की उद्धोषणा की जा सकती है? ऐसी उद्घोषणा के लागू रहने तक, इसके अनुसरण के क्या-क्या परिणाम होते हैं? (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए)
Under what circumstances can the Financial Emergency be proclaimed by the President of India? What consequences follow when such a declaration remains in force? (Answer in 150 words)

Q4.

(a) आप यह क्यों सोचते हैं कि समितियाँ संसदीय कार्यों के लिए उपयोगी मानी जाती हैं? इस संदर्भ में प्राकलन समिति की भूमिका की विवेचना कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए)
Why do you think the committees are considered to be useful for parliamentary work? Discuss, in this context, the role of the Estimates Committee. (Answer in 150 words)

Q5.

(a) नियंत्रक और महालेखापरीक्षक (सी॰ ए॰ जी॰) को एक अत्यावश्यक भूमिका निभानी होती है। व्याख्या कीजिए कि यह किस प्रकार उसकी नियुक्ति की विधि और शर्तों और साथ हो साथ उन अधिकारों के विस्तार से परिलक्षित होती है, जिनका प्रयोग वह कर सकता है। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए)
"The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has a very vital role to play." Explain how this is reflected in the method and terms of his appointment as well as the range of powers he can exercise. (Answer in 150 words)

Q6.

(a) ‘‘विभिन्न प्रतियोगी क्षेत्रों और साझेदारों के मध्य नीतिगत विरोधाभासों के परिणामस्वरूप पर्यावरण के ‘संरक्षण तथा उसके निम्नीकरण की रोकथाम' अपर्याप्त रही है।'' सुसंगत उदाहरणों सहित टिप्पणी कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए)
"Policy contradictions among various competing sectors and stakeholders have resulted in inadequate 'protection and prevention of degradation' to environment." Comment with relevant illustrations. (Answer in 150 words)

Q7.

(a) भारत में 'सभी के लिए स्वास्थ्य' को प्राप्त करने के लिए समुचित स्थानीय सामुदायिक स्तरीय स्वास्थ्य देखभाल का मध्यक्षेप एक पूर्वापेक्षा है। व्याख्या कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए)
Appropriate local community-level healthcare intervention is a prerequisite to achieve 'Health for All' in India. Explain. (Answer in 150 words)

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What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination.

What is the paper name and code?

The paper name is General Studies Paper - II. The paper code is not explicitly mentioned in the provided OCR text.

What is the conducting body?

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

What is the year of the examination?

The examination year is 2018.

What is the maximum marks for General Studies Paper - II?

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

What is the time allowed for this paper?

The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.

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