Section A
UPSC Civil Services General Studies Paper IV 2025 Question Paper PDF
- Year 2025
- Conducted By UPSC
- Questions 12
- 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 IV |
| Subject | General Studies |
| Duration | Three Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 250 |
| Number of Questions | 12 |
| Question Type | Descriptive / Subjective |
This is the General Studies Paper IV for the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2025. The paper is designed to assess candidates' understanding of ethics, integrity, and aptitude in public administration. It consists of 12 descriptive questions divided into two sections, carrying a maximum of 250 marks and a time limit of three hours. The questions are presented in both Hindi and English, and candidates must answer in their authorized medium as specified in their admission certificate. This paper is crucial for evaluating a candidate's character and their ability to handle complex ethical dilemmas in public service.
Major Topics Covered
- Ethics
- Integrity
- Aptitude
- Public Administration
- Social Media Ethics
- Constitutional Morality
- Good Governance
- Accountability
- War and Diplomacy
- National Security
- Environmental Clearance
- Ecologically Sensitive Areas
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 Examination 2024 General Studies Paper IV
- UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2023 General Studies Paper IV
- UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2025 General Studies Paper I
- UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2025 General Studies Paper IV Answer Key
- UPSC Civil Services Main Examination Syllabus
- General Studies Paper IV Syllabus
- UPSC Civil Services Main Examination Pattern
- GS Paper IV Exam Pattern
Instructions
- पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ 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)
Q1. मौजूदा डिजिटल युग में सोशल मीडिया ने संचार और बातचीत के तरीके में क्रांति ला दी है। हालाँकि इसने कई नैतिक मुद्दे और चुनौतियाँ खड़ी कर दी हैं। इस संबंध में मूल नैतिक दुविधाओं का वर्णन कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए)
Section A
Q2.
“संवैधानिक नैतिकता कोई स्वाभाविक मनोभाव नहीं है, बल्कि नागरिक शिक्षा और कानून के शासन के पालन का परिणाम है।” सिविल सेवक के लिए संवैधानिक नैतिकता का परीक्षण करते हुए लोक प्रशासन में सुशासन को बढ़ावा देने और जवाबदेही सुनिश्चित करने में इसकी भूमिका पर प्रकाश डालिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए)
"Constitutional morality is not a natural sentiment but a product of civil education and adherance of the rule of law." Examine the significance of constitutional morality for public servant highlighting the role in promoting good governance and ensuring accountability in public administration. (Answer in 150 words)
Section A
Q3.
कार्ल वॉन क्लॉजविट्ज ने एक बार कहा था, “युद्ध दूसरे माध्यमों से की जाने वाली एक कूटनीति है।” समकालीन भू-राजनीतिक संघर्ष के वर्तमान संदर्भ में उपर्युक्त कथन का आलोचनात्मक विश्लेषण कीजिए । (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए)
Carl von Clausewitz once said, "War is a diplomacy by other means." Critically analyse the above statement in the present context of contemporary geo-political conflict. (Answer in 150 words)
Section A
Q4.
राष्ट्रिय सुरक्षा को ध्यान में रखते हुए देश में पारिस्थितिक रूप से संवेदनशील सीमावर्ती क्षेत्रों में विकास परियोजनाओं की पर्यावरणीय मंजूरी पर विवादों से संबंधित नैतिक दुविधाओं का परीक्षण कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए)
Keeping the national security in mind, examine the ethical dilemmas related to controversies over environmental clearance of development projects in ecologically sensitive border areas in the country. (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 year of this question paper?
The year of this question paper is 2025.
Which paper is this?
This is General Studies Paper IV.
Who conducts the Civil Services Examination?
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Examination.
What is the maximum marks for General Studies Paper IV?
The maximum marks for General Studies Paper IV is 250.
What is the time allowed for this paper?
The time allowed for this paper is three hours.