UPSC Civil Services Mains 2016 General Studies Paper II PDF

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  • Year 2016
  • 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 2016
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 2016. The paper consists of 20 descriptive questions, each to be answered within a word limit of 200 words. The total maximum marks for this paper are 250, and candidates are allowed three hours to complete it. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to understand the nuances of Indian polity, governance, and constitutional matters, as it tests analytical and interpretative skills on complex socio-political issues.

Major Topics Covered

  • Indian Polity
  • Indian Constitution
  • Governance
  • Federalism
  • Constitutional Amendments
  • State Administration
  • Union Territories
  • Indian Party System
  • Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)
  • Policy Implementation Audit

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 2016 General Studies Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2016 Optional Subject Papers
  • UPSC Civil Services Mains 2016 General Studies Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Mains Syllabus
  • Indian Polity Syllabus for UPSC Mains
  • Governance Syllabus for UPSC Mains
  • UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Mains GS Paper Structure

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ पर अंकित निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • उल्लिखित माध्यम के अतिरिक्त अन्य किसी माध्यम में लिखे गए उत्तर पर कोई अंक नहीं मिलेंगे ।
  • प्रश्नों में शब्द सीमा, जहाँ विनिर्दिष्ट है, का अनुसरण किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़ा हुआ पृष्ठ या उसके अंश को स्पष्ट रूप से काटा जाना चाहिए ।

  • 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.
  • Word limit in questions, wherever specified, 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) 69वें संविधान संशोधन अधिनियम के उन अत्यावश्यक तत्त्वों और विषमताओं, यदि कोई हों, पर चर्चा कीजिए, जिन्होंने दिल्ली के प्रशासन में निर्वाचित प्रतिनिधियों और उप-राज्यपाल के बीच हाल में समाचारों में आए मतभेदों को पैदा कर दिया है । क्या आपके विचार में इससे भारतीय परिसंघीय राजनीति के प्रकार्यण में एक नई प्रवृत्ति का उदय होगा ?
Discuss the essentials of the 69th Constitutional Amendment Act and anomalies, if any, that have led to recent reported conflicts between the elected representatives and the institution of the Lieutenant Governor in the administration of Delhi. Do you think that this will give rise to a new trend in the functioning of the Indian federal politics?

Q2.

(a) भारतीय संविधान का अनुच्छेद 370, जिसके साथ हाशिया नोट “जम्मू-कश्मीर राज्य के सम्बन्ध में अस्थायी उपबन्ध” लगा हुआ है, किस सीमा तक अस्थायी है ? भारतीय राज्य-व्यवस्था के संदर्भ में इस उपबन्ध की भावी सम्भावनाओं पर चर्चा कीजिए ।
To what extent is Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, bearing marginal note "Temporary provision with respect to the State of Jammu and Kashmir", temporary? Discuss the future prospects of this provision in the context of Indian polity.

Q3.

(a) “भारतीय राजनीतिक पार्टी प्रणाली परिवर्तन के ऐसे दौर से गुज़र रही है, जो अन्तर्विरोधों और विरोधाभासों से भरा प्रतीत होता है।” चर्चा कीजिए।
"The Indian party system is passing through a phase of transition which looks to be full of contradictions and paradoxes." Discuss.

Q4.

(a) संघ और राज्यों के लेखाओं के सम्बन्ध में, नियंत्रक और महालेंखापरीक्षक की शक्तियों का प्रयोग भारतीय संविधान के अनुच्छेद 149 से व्युत्पन्न है । चर्चा कीजिए कि क्या सरकार की नीति कार्यान्वयन की लेखापरीक्षा करना अपने स्वयं (नियंत्रक और महालेखापरीक्षक) की अधिकारिता का अतिक्रमण करना होगा या कि नहीं ।
Exercise of CAG's powers in relation to the accounts of the Union and the States is derived from Article 149 of the Indian Constitution. Discuss whether audit of the Government's policy implementation could amount to overstepping its own (CAG) jurisdiction.

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This question paper is from the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination.

What is the year of this UPSC Civil Services Mains exam paper?

The year of this exam paper is 2016.

Who conducts the Civil Services Examination?

The Civil Services Examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

What is the subject of this paper?

This paper is General Studies Paper II (GS II).

What is the maximum marks for General Studies Paper II?

The maximum marks for General Studies Paper II are 250.

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The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.

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