UPSC Civil Services Main 2025 General Studies Paper I Question Paper PDF
- Year 2025
- Conducted By UPSC
- Questions 20
- Maximum Marks 250
- Duration Three Hours
- Languages Hindi & English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination |
| Year | 2025 |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Paper | General Studies (Paper I) |
| Subject | General Studies |
| Duration | Three Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 250 |
| Number of Questions | 20 |
| Question Type | Descriptive / Subjective |
This is the General Studies (Paper I) question paper for the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2025. Conducted by the UPSC, this paper carries a maximum of 250 marks and is allotted a duration of three hours. It comprises twenty compulsory questions, divided into two sets: questions 1-10 to be answered in 150 words each, and questions 11-20 in 250 words each. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to assess their understanding of diverse subjects and their ability to articulate comprehensive answers within specified word limits.
Major Topics Covered
- Harappan architecture
- Akbar's religious syncretism
- Chandella artform
- Climate change
- Sea level rise
- Island nations
- Non-farm primary activities
- Physiographic features of India
- Solar energy generation
- Tsunamis
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 2024 General Studies Paper I
- UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 General Studies Paper I
- UPSC Civil Services Main 2022 General Studies Paper I
- UPSC Civil Services Main 2021 General Studies Paper I
- UPSC Civil Services Main 2025 General Studies Paper I Answer Key
- UPSC Civil Services Main Syllabus
- UPSC General Studies Paper I Syllabus
- UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
Instructions
- पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ पर निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए।
- उल्लिखित 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 दीजिए।
- प्रश्नों में इंगित शब्द सीमा को ध्यान में रखिए।
- प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़े गए कोइ पृष्ठ अथवा पृष्ठ के भाग को पूर्णतः काट दीजिए।
- 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 Questions No. 1 to 10 should be in 150 words, whereas answers to Questions No. 11 to 20 should be in 250 words.
- 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)
Q1. हडप्पा कालीन वास्तुकला के विशेष पहलुओं को नार्क कीज़िए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए)
Q2.
अकबर के धार्मिक समन्वयता के प्रमुख पहलुओं का परीक्षण कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए)
Examine the main aspects of Akbar's religious syncretism. (Answer in 150 words)
Q3.
'मूर्तिकारों ने चंदेल कला रूपों को जीवन की व्यापकता और लचकदार ओज से भर दिया।' स्पष्ट कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए)
'The sculptors filled the Chandella artform with resilient vigor and breadth of life.' Elucidate. (Answer in 150 words)
Q4.
जलवायु परिवर्तन और समुद्र स्तर में वृद्धि कई द्वीप देशों के अस्तित्व को कैसे प्रभावित कर रही है ? उदाहरणों के साथ चर्चा कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए)
How are climate change and the sea level rise affecting the very existence of many island nations? Discuss with examples. (Answer in 150 words)
Q5.
गैर-कृषि प्राथमिक गतिविधियाँ क्या हैं ? ये गतिविधियाँ भारत में भौगोलिक विशेषताओं से किस प्रकार संबंधित है ? उपयुक्त उदाहरणों के साथ चर्चा कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए)
What are non-farm primary activities? How are these activities related to physiographic features in India? Discuss with suitable examples. (Answer in 150 words)
Q6.
उपयुक्त उदाहरणों के साथ, भारत में सौर ऊर्जा उत्पादन के पारिस्थितिक और आर्थिक लाभों की संक्षेप में व्याख्या कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए)
Explain briefly the ecological and economic benefits of solar energy generation in India with suitable examples. (Answer in 150 words)
Q7.
सुनामी क्या हैं ? वे कैसे और कहाँ बनती हैं ? उनके परिणाम क्या हैं ? उदाहरणों सहित समझाइए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए)
What are Tsunamis? How and where are they formed? What are their consequences? Explain with examples. (Answer in 150 words)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the name of the examination?
The examination is the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination.
Which paper is this question paper for?
This is for General Studies (Paper I).
What is the conducting body?
The conducting body is the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).
What is the maximum marks for this paper?
The maximum marks for General Studies (Paper I) is 250.
What is the time allowed for this paper?
The time allowed is Three Hours.
How many questions are there in this paper?
There are twenty questions in total.