UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 General Studies Paper I Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2024
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 20
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2024
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 for the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2024. The paper carries a maximum of 250 marks and is to be completed within three hours. It contains twenty descriptive questions, printed in both Hindi and English. Questions 1 to 10 require answers within 150 words, while questions 11 to 20 need to be answered in 250 words. Aspirants must adhere to the specified word limits and write answers in their authorized medium as indicated on their admission certificate. This paper is a crucial resource for understanding the exam's scope and difficulty.

Major Topics Covered

  • Social and Economic History
  • Art and Literature
  • Indian History
  • Indian National Movement
  • Geography
  • Climatology
  • Demographics
  • Social Issues
  • Gender Studies

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 2024 General Studies Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 Essay Paper
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 Optional Subject Papers
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 General Studies Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Syllabus
  • General Studies Syllabus for UPSC Mains
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Mains GS Paper I Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • इसमें बीस प्रश्न दिए गए हैं जो हिन्दी और अंग्रेजी दोनों में छपे हैं।
  • प्रत्येक प्रश्न/भाग के लिए नियत अंक उसके सामने दिए गए हैं।
  • प्रश्नों के उत्तर उसी प्राधिकृत माध्यम में लिखे जाने चाहिए, जिसका उल्लेख आपके प्रवेश-पत्र में किया गया है, और इस माध्यम का स्पष्ट उल्लेख प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर (क्यू० सी० ए०) 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।
  • 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 छोडे गए कोई 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 Question Nos. 1 to 10 should be in 150 words, whereas answers to Question Nos. 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)

Section A

Q1. ऋग्वैदिक से उत्तर-वैदिक काल तक सामाजिक और आर्थिक क्षेत्र में घटित परिवर्तनों को रेखांकित कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए) Underline the changes in the field of society and economy from the Rig Vedic to the later Vedic period. (Answer in 150 words) 10 2. दक्षिण भारत में कला व साहित्य के विकास में काँची के पल्लवों के योगदान का मूल्यांकन कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए) Estimate the contribution of Pallavas of Kanchi for the development of art and literature of South India. (Answer in 150 words) 10 3. वे कौन-सी घटनाएँ थीं जिनके कारण भारत छोड़ो आंदोलन शुरू हुआ? इसके परिणामों को स्पष्ट कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए) What were the events that led to the Quit India Movement? Point out its results. (Answer in 150 words) 10 4. समुद्री सतह के तापमान में वृद्धि क्या है? यह उष्णकटिबंधीय चक्रवातों के निर्माण को कैसे प्रभावित करता है? (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए) What is sea surface temperature rise? How does it affect the formation of tropical cyclones? (Answer in 150 words) 10 5. छोटे शहरों की तुलना में बड़े शहर अधिक प्रवासियों को क्यों आकर्षित करते हैं? विकासशील देशों की स्थितियों के आलोक में इसकी विवेचना कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए) Why do large cities tend to attract more migrants than smaller towns? Discuss in the light of conditions in developing countries. (Answer in 150 words) 10 6. 'बादल फटने' की परिघटना क्या है? व्याख्या कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए) What is the phenomenon of 'cloudbursts'? Explain. (Answer in 150 words) 10 7. 'जनसांख्यिकीय शीत (डेमोग्राफिक विन्टर)' की अवधारणा क्या है? क्या यह दुनिया ऐसी स्थिति की ओर अग्रसर है? विस्तार से बताइए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए) What is the concept of a 'demographic winter'? Is the world moving towards such a situation? Elaborate. (Answer in 150 words) 10 8. लैंगिक समानता, लैंगिक निष्पक्षता एवं महिला सशक्तिकरण के बीच अंतर को स्पष्ट कीजिए। कार्यक्रम की परिकल्पना और कार्यान्वयन में लैंगिक सरोकारों को ध्यान में रखना क्यों महत्त्वपूर्ण है? (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए) Distinguish between gender equality, gender equity and women's empowerment. Why is it important to take gender concerns into account in programme design and implementation? (Answer in 150 words) PHKM-G-GSU/36 2.

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This is the question paper for the Civil Services (Main) Examination.

What is the year of this question paper?

The year of this question paper is 2024.

Which paper is this?

This is General Studies Paper - I.

Who conducts the Civil Services Examination?

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

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

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The time allowed to complete the paper is Three Hours.

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