UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 General Studies Paper IV PDF

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  • Year 2023
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 12
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAM
Year 2023
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper GENERAL STUDIES PAPER IV
Subject General Studies
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 12
Question Type Mixed

This is the General Studies Paper IV for the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2023. Conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), this paper is designed to assess candidates' understanding of ethics, integrity, and aptitude. It carries a maximum of 250 marks and is allocated a time limit of three hours. The paper is divided into two sections and contains a total of twelve questions, all of which are compulsory. Aspirants can find questions in both Hindi and English, requiring answers within specified word limits. This paper is crucial for candidates aiming for top positions in the Indian civil services.

Major Topics Covered

  • Corporate Governance
  • Ethics
  • Professional Efficiency
  • International Aid
  • Corruption
  • Core Values
  • Work Environment
  • Coercion
  • Undue Influence

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAM 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 Exam 2022 General Studies Paper IV
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  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2023 General Studies Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2023 General Studies Paper IV Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Syllabus
  • General Studies Paper IV Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Civil Services Exam

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 (क्यू.सी.ए.) पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़े गए कोई पृष्ठ अथवा पृष्ठ के भाग को पूर्णत: काट दीजिए ।

  • 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 (QCA) Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1.

(a) भारत में कॉर्पोरेट शासन के संदर्भ में ‘नैतिक ईमानदारी’ और ‘पेशेवर दक्षता’ से आप क्या समझते हैं ? उपयुक्त उदाहरण देकर स्पष्ट कीजिए । (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए)

What do you understand by 'moral integrity' and 'professional efficiency' in the context of corporate governance in India? Illustrate with suitable examples. (Answer in 150 words)

(b) ‘संसाधन के अभाव से ग्रस्त’ राष्ट्रों की मदद के लिए ‘अंतरराष्ट्रीय सहायता’ एक स्वीकृत व्यवस्था है । ‘समसामयिक अंतरराष्ट्रीय सहायता में नैतिकता’ पर टिप्पणी कीजिए । अपने उत्तर को उचित उदाहरणों द्वारा पृष्ट कीजिए । (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए)

'International aid' is an accepted form of helping 'resource-challenged' nations. Comment on 'ethics in contemporary international aid'. Support your answer with suitable examples. (Answer in 150 words)

Section A

Q2.

(a) “भ्रष्टाचार समाज में बुनियादी मूल्यों की असफलता की अभिव्यक्ति है ।” आपके विचार में समाज में बुनियादी मूल्यों के उत्थान के लिए क्या उपाय अपनाए जा सकते हैं ? (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए)

"Corruption is the manifestation of the failure of core values in the society." In your opinion, what measures can be adopted to uplift the core values in the society? (Answer in 150 words)

(b) उपयुक्त उदाहरण सहित कार्य परिवेश के सन्दर्भ में ‘ज़बरदस्ती’ और ‘अनुचित प्रभाव’ में अंतर स्पष्ट कीजिए । (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए)

In the context of work environment, differentiate between 'coercion' and 'undue influence' with suitable examples. (Answer in 150 words)

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam for which this paper is conducted?

This paper is for the CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAM.

Which conducting body releases this question paper?

The question paper is released by the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the year of this Civil Services Main Exam paper?

The year of this paper is 2023.

What is the subject of Paper IV in the Civil Services Main Exam?

Paper IV is General Studies, focusing on ethics, integrity, and aptitude.

What is the maximum marks for General Studies Paper IV?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

What is the time allowed to complete the paper?

The time allowed for this paper is three hours.

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