| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Mains Examination |
| Year | 2025 |
| Conducting Body | UPPSC |
| Paper | General Studies - II |
| Subject | General Studies |
| Duration | Three Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 200 |
| Number of Questions | 20 |
| Question Type | Mixed |
This is the official question paper for the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Mains Examination 2025, specifically for General Studies Paper II. The paper is designed to test candidates' knowledge across a range of general studies topics, with a focus on legislative processes, governance, and international relations. It consists of 20 questions divided into two sections: Section A with 10 short answer questions (125-word limit each) and Section B with 10 long answer questions (200-word limit each). The total marks for the paper are 200, and candidates are allowed three hours to complete it. This paper is crucial for aspirants preparing for the UPPSC PCS administrative services.
Section A
(a)
भारतीय विधायी प्रक्रिया में संयुक्त संसदीय समितियों (JPC) की क्या भूमिका है ? वे प्रभावी कानून निर्माण में किस प्रकार योगदान देती हैं ? विश्लेषण कीजिए।
What role do Joint Parliamentary Committees (JPCs) play in the Indian legislative process? How do they contribute to effective law-making? Analyse.
Section A
(a)
वैकल्पिक विवाद समाधान (ADR) भारत में कुशल शासन को सुदृढ़ करने तथा न्याय वितरण प्रणाली की प्रभावशीलता बढ़ाने में किस प्रकार सहायक है ? विश्लेषण कीजिए।
How does Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) strengthen efficient governance and enhance the effectiveness of the justice delivery system in India? Analyze.
Section A
(a)
“विधायिका अपने क्षेत्राधिकार में सर्वोच्च है, फिर भी वह संप्रभु नहीं है ।” इस कथन का उदाहरणों सहित संवैधानिक परिप्रेक्ष्य में परीक्षण कीजिए।
"Legislature is supreme within its domain, yet it is not sovereign." Examine this statement in the constitutional context with examples.
Section A
(a)
यह कहना कहाँ तक सही है कि अंतर-राज्य परिषद संघ तथा राज्यों के मध्य विवादों को प्रभावी ढंग से सुलझा सकती है ? उपयुक्त उदाहरणों सहित उत्तर लिखिए।
To what extent is it correct to say that the Inter-State Council can effectively resolve the disputes between the Union and the States ? Write the answer with suitable examples.
Section A
(a)
नागरिक-केन्द्रित प्रशासन को सुनिश्चित करने के लिए नागरिक चार्टर (प्राधिकार) एक ऐतिहासिक पहल रही है। टिप्पणी कीजिए।
The Citizen Charter has been a landmark initiative in ensuring citizen-centric administration. Comment.
Section A
(a)
भारत में मानव संसाधन विकास से संबंधित प्रमुख मुद्दों की व्याख्या कीजिए।
Explain the main issues relating to Human Resource Development in India.
Section A
(a)
नीति क्रियान्वयन में सूचना एवं संचार प्रौद्योगिकी (ICT), कहाँ तक उपयोगी रही है ? विवेचना कीजिए।
To what extent has Information and Communication Technology (ICT) been useful in policy implementation? Discuss.
Section A
(a)
भारत – यूरोपियन यूनियन समझौते को वैश्विक भू-राजनीतिक गतिकी के परिवर्तनों के संदर्भ में कैसे देखा जाना चाहिए ? स्पष्ट कीजिए।
How should the India - EU Agreement be viewed in the context of changing global geopolitical dynamics ? Explain.
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This question paper is for the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Mains Examination.
The paper code for this General Studies paper is 54/GENERAL STUDIES-II.
The maximum marks for General Studies Paper II is 200.
The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.
There are a total of 20 questions in General Studies Paper II.
The paper consists of short answer questions (Section A) and long answer questions (Section B).