UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 General Studies Paper II 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 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 for the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2024. The paper consists of 20 descriptive questions, divided into two sections. Questions 1-10 are to be answered in 150 words each, carrying 10 marks each, while questions 11-20 are to be answered in 250 words each, also carrying 10 marks each. The total maximum marks for the paper are 250, and the allowed time is three hours. This paper assesses candidates' understanding of various socio-economic and governance issues relevant to India.

Major Topics Covered

  • Electoral Reforms
  • Lok Adalats
  • Arbitration Tribunals
  • Cabinet System
  • Parliamentary Supremacy
  • Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)
  • Good Governance
  • Local Bodies
  • Public Charitable Trusts
  • Poverty
  • Malnutrition
  • Human Capital Formation
  • Democratic Governance
  • Civil Servants

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 I
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2024 Essay Paper
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 GS Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Mains GS Paper II Syllabus
  • UPSC Mains Exam Syllabus Overview
  • UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Mains GS Paper II Exam Structure
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023 General Studies Paper II

Instructions

  • 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 दें।
  • प्रश्नों में इंगित शब्द-सीमा को ध्यान में रखें ।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़े गए कोई पृष्ठ अथवा पृष्ठ के भाग को पूर्णतः काट दें ।

  • 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)

Section A

Q1. सुधारों की आवश्यकता का परीक्षण करें। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में लिखिए) Examine the need for electoral reforms as suggested by various committees with particular reference to "one nation - one election" principle. (Answer in 150 words) 10 लोक अदालत तथा मध्यस्थता अधिकरण की व्याख्या कीजिए तथा उनमें अन्तर स्पष्ट कीजिये। क्या 2. वे दीवानी तथा आपराधिक दोनों प्रकृति के मामलों पर विचार करते हैं ? (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में लिखिए) Explain and distinguish between Lok Adalats and Arbitration Tribunals. Whether they entertain civil as well as criminal cases ? (Answer in 150 words) 10 ‘‘कैबिनेट प्रणाली के विकास के परिणामस्वरूप व्यावहारिक रूप से संसदीय सर्वोच्चता हाशिए पर 3. चली गई है।" स्पष्ट कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में लिखिए) "The growth of cabinet system has practically resulted in the marginalisation of the parliamentary supremacy." Elucidate. (Answer in 150 words) 10 "नियंत्रक एवं महालेखा परीक्षक का कर्तव्य केवल व्यय की वैधता सुनिश्चित करना ही नहीं बल्कि 4. उसका औचित्य भी सनिश्चित करना है।" टिप्पणी कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में लिखिए) "The duty of the Comptroller and Auditor General is not merely to ensure the legality of expenditure but also its propriety." Comment. (Answer in 150 words) 10 स्थानीय स्तर पर सुशासन प्रदान करने में स्थानीय निकायों की भूमिका का विश्लेषण कीजिए और 5. ग्रामीण स्थानीय निकायों को शहरी स्थानीय निकायों में विलय करने के फायदे और नुकसान को स्पष्ट कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में लिखिए) Analyse the role of local bodies in providing good governance at local level and bring out the pros and cons merging the rural local bodies with the urban local bodies. (Answer in 150 words) कतिपय अत्यावश्यक सार्वजनिक मुद्दों से सम्बन्धित होने के कारण, सार्वजनिक चैरिटेबिल ट्रस्टों में 6. भारत के विकास को अधिक समावेशी बनाने का सामर्थ्य है। टिप्पणी कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में लिखिए) Public charitable trusts have the potential to make India's development more inclusive as they relate to certain vital public issues. Comment. (Answer in 150 words) 10 निर्धनता और कुपोषण एक विषाक्त चक्र का निर्माण करते हैं जो मानव पूंजी निर्माण पर प्रतिकूल 7. प्रभाव डाल रहा है। इस चक्र को तोड़ने के लिए क्या कदम उठाए जा सकते हैं ? (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में लिखिए) Poverty and malnutrition create a vicious cycle, adversely affecting human capital formation. What steps can be taken to break the cycle ? (Answer in 150 words) 10 प्रजातांत्रिक शासन का सिद्धान्त यह अनिवार्य करता है कि लोक सेवकों की सत्यनिष्ठा और 8. प्रतिबद्धता के प्रति लोक धारणा पूर्णतः सकारात्मक बनी रहे। विवेचना कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में लिखिए) The Doctrine of Democratic Governance makes it necessary that the public perception of the integrity and commitment of civil servants becomes absolutely positive. Discuss. (Answer in 10 150 words) \overlinec PHKM-G-GST

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What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Civil Services (Main) Examination.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is for General Studies Paper II.

What is the conducting body?

The conducting body is UPSC.

What is the year of the examination?

The year is 2024.

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The maximum marks for General Studies Paper II are 250.

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The time allowed is Three Hours.

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