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The question type is descriptive, divided into short answer and long answer questions.

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The word limit for each short answer question in Section A is 125 words.

What is the word limit for long answer questions in Section B?

The word limit for each long answer question in Section B is 200 words.

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Yes, all questions are compulsory.

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UPPSC PCS Mains 2024 General Studies Paper V Question Paper PDF

Name: UPPSC PCS Mains 2024 General Studies Paper V Question Paper PDF
Creator: UPPSC
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Year 2024
Conducted By UPPSC
Questions 20
Maximum Marks 200
Duration Three Hours
Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail	Information
Examination	Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Mains Exam
Year	2024
Conducting Body	UPPSC
Paper	General Studies (Paper - V)
Subject	General Studies
Duration	Three Hours
Maximum Marks	200
Number of Questions	20
Question Type	Descriptive / Subjective

This document contains the General Studies (Paper - V) question paper for the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Mains Examination 2024. The paper consists of 20 descriptive questions, divided into Section A (10 short answer questions with a word limit of 125 each) and Section B (10 long answer questions with a word limit of 200 each). The total maximum marks for this paper are 200, and the allowed time is three hours. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for state civil services in Uttar Pradesh, testing their knowledge on various aspects of General Studies relevant to the region.

Major Topics Covered

Ancient India
Prayagraj
Republics in Uttar Pradesh
Political System
Revolt of 1857
Taluqdars of Awadh
Health Infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh
Consolidated Fund
Contingency Fund
State High Court of Uttar Pradesh
Law and Order in Uttar Pradesh
Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)
Water Transport
Tourism in Uttar Pradesh
Inland Waterways Authority
Smart City
Uttar Pradesh Governance

Why This Paper is Important

Useful for Combined State/Upper Subordinate Service preparation
Helps understand the latest exam pattern
Useful for practice and self-assessment
Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
Helpful for analysing question trends

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UPPSC PCS Mains 2024 General Studies Paper V Answer Key
UPPSC PCS Mains Syllabus

Instructions

प्रश्न-पत्र – V) 7006372 GENERAL STUDIES (PAPER - V) निर्धारित समय : तीन घंटे अधिकतम अंक : 200 Maximum Marks: 200 Time Allowed: Three Hours विशेष अनुदेश / SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
नोट: (i) कुल 20 प्रश्न दिए गए हैं ।
खण्ड – अ में 10 प्रश्न लघु उत्तरीय हैं जिनके प्रत्येक उत्तर की शब्द-सीमा 125 तथा खण्ड – ब में 10 प्रश्न दीर्घ उत्तरीय हैं जिनके प्रत्येक उत्तर की शब्द-सीमा 200 निर्धारित है।
प्रश्न हिन्दी और अंग्रेजी दोनों में छपे हैं।
(i) कुल 20 प्रश्न दिए गए हैं ।
(iii) प्रत्येक प्रश्न/भाग के लिए नियत अंक उसके सामने दिए गए हैं। प्रश्नों में इंगित शब्द-सीमा को ध्यान में रखें।
(iv) उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़े गए कोई पृष्ठ अथवा पृष्ठ के भाग को पूर्णत: काट दें।

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1.

(a) प्राचीन भारत में ‘प्रयागराज’ के सांस्कृतिक महत्त्व का वर्णन कीजिए।
Describe the cultural significance of 'Prayagraj' in ancient India.

Section A

Q2.

(a) छठी शताब्दी ई.पू. में उत्तर प्रदेश में अवस्थित प्रमुख गणराज्यों एवं उनकी राजनीतिक व्यवस्था के बारे में लिखिए।
Write about the major republics located in Uttar Pradesh and their political system in the 6^th century B.C.

Section A

Q3.

(a) सन् 1857 की क्रांति के पश्चात ब्रिटिश सरकार की अवध के तालुकदारों के प्रति क्या नीति थी ?
What was the policy of the British Government towards the Taluqdars of Awadh after the Revolt of 1857 ?

Section A

Q4.

(a) उत्तर प्रदेश में स्वास्थ्य ढाँचे को मजबूत करने की दिशा में राज्य सरकार के प्रयासों की आलोचनात्मक व्याख्या कीजिए।
Critically explain the efforts of the State Government towards strengthening the health infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh.

Section A

Q5.

(a) उत्तर प्रदेश राज्य की संचित निधि एवं आकस्मिक निधि के बीच अंतर स्पष्ट कीजिए।
Distinguish between the Consolidated Fund and the Contingency Fund of the State of Uttar Pradesh.

Section A

Q6.

(a) उत्तर प्रदेश के राज्य उच्च न्यायालय के गठन व क्षेत्राधिकार की विवेचना कीजिए।
Discuss the composition and jurisdiction of the State High Court of Uttar Pradesh.

Section A

Q7.

(a) उत्तर प्रदेश में कुशल कानून व्यवस्था सुनिश्चित करने में प्रमुख चुनौतियाँ क्या हैं ?
What are the key challenges in ensuring an efficient law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh ?

Section A

Q8.

(a) उत्तर प्रदेश में ग़ैर-सरकारी संगठनों से संबंधित समस्याओं का विश्लेषण कीजिए।
Analyse the problems related to Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in Uttar Pradesh.

Section A

Q9.

(a) उत्तर प्रदेश में जल परिवहन और पर्यटन को बढ़ावा देने में ‘अंतर्देशीय जलमार्ग प्राधिकरण’ की भूमिका पर चर्चा कीजिए।
Discuss the role of 'Inland Waterways Authority' to boost the water transport and tourism in Uttar Pradesh.

Section A

Q10.

(a) उत्तर प्रदेश में लोगों के बेहतर जीवन स्तर के लिए ‘स्मार्ट सिटी’ की भूमिका की विवेचना कीजिए।
Discuss the role of 'Smart City' for better living conditions of the people of Uttar Pradesh.

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What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Mains Examination.

What is the paper code or name?

The paper name is General Studies (Paper - V).

What is the conducting body?

The conducting body is the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC).

What is the maximum marks for General Studies Paper V?

The maximum marks for General Studies Paper V is 200.

What is the time allowed for this paper?

The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.

How many questions are there in General Studies Paper V?

There are a total of 20 questions in General Studies Paper V.

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