UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 Law Paper I Question Paper PDF

Central Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2023

  • Year 2023
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2023
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Law Paper I
Subject Law
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the Law Paper I from the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023. The paper is designed to assess candidates' understanding of legal principles, particularly concerning the Indian Constitution and administrative law. It consists of 8 descriptive questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total, including compulsory questions 1 and 5. The paper allows three hours to complete and carries a maximum of 250 marks. Aspirants can use this question paper to understand the exam's depth and prepare effectively for the descriptive sections.

Major Topics Covered

  • Indian Constitution
  • Preamble
  • President of India
  • Centre-State Relations
  • Natural Justice
  • Judicial Review
  • Administrative Action

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

  • Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023 Law Paper II
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination 2022 Law Paper I
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023 General Studies Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 Law Paper I Answer Key
  • Civil Services Mains 2023 Law Paper I Solutions
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Law Syllabus
  • Indian Constitution Syllabus for UPSC
  • Administrative Law Syllabus UPSC

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 शब्द सीमा, जहाँ विनिर्दिष्ट है, का अनुसरण किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • प्रश्नों के उत्तरों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जाएगी ।
  • यदि काटा नहीं हो, तो प्रश्न के उत्तर की गणना की जाएगी चाहे वह उत्तर अंशतः दिया गया हो ।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर (क्यू.सी.ए.) पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़ा हुआ पृष्ठ या उसके अंश को स्पष्ट रूप से काटा जाना चाहिए ।

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS and printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
  • Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Questions no. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, any THREE are to be attempted choosing at least ONE question from each section.
  • 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.
  • Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
  • Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order.
  • Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
  • 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. Answer the following questions in about 150 words each :
निम्नलिखित प्रश्नों में से प्रत्येक का उत्तर लगभग 150 शब्दों में दीजिए :

(a) “भारतीय संविधान की उद्देशिका (प्रस्तावना) राजनैतिक व्यवस्था द्वारा अनुसरण के लिए अपेक्षित आधारभूत मूल्यों को उपदर्शित करती है।” आप इस कथन से कहाँ तक सहमत हैं ? संविधान की उद्देशिका (प्रस्तावना) में लिपिबद्ध मूल्यों का संदर्भ देते हुए व्याख्या कीजिए ।

"Preamble of the Indian Constitution is indicative of basic values that the political system is expected to pursue." How far do you agree with the statement ? Explain with the reference to values that have been enshrined in the Preamble of the Constitution.

(b) “भारतीय संविधान में राष्ट्रपति का पद मुख्यत: ‘नाम मात्र के प्रमुख’ के रूप में परिकल्पित है।” इस विषय पर निर्णीत वादों के संदर्भ में व्याख्या कीजिए।

"The office of the President under the Indian Constitution has been designed to be largely that of a 'figurehead'." Explain, with reference to the cases decided on the subject.

(c) “केन्द्र तथा राज्य के बीच शक्ति वितरण में केन्द्र के प्रति स्पष्ट झुकाव परिलक्षित होता है।” क्या आप इस कथन से सहमत हैं ? व्याख्या कीजिए ।

"There is an obvious slant in favour of the Centre, in distribution of powers between Centre and States." Do you agree with the statement ? Explain.

(d) “नैसर्गिक न्याय के सिद्धांत पत्थर में नहीं ढाले गए हैं और समग्र न्याय की माँग की दृष्टि से उनमें स्थापित विधि के सिद्धान्तों से विचलन की सदैव संभावना रहती है ।” इस विषय पर विनिश्चित वादों का संदर्भ देकर व्याख्या कीजिए ।

"The principles of natural justice are not cast in stone and there is always a possibility of deviation from stated principles of law in view of overall demands of justice." Explain citing decided cases on the subject.

(e) इस विषय पर निर्णीत वादों का उद्धरण देते हुए प्रशासनिक कार्यवाही के न्यायिक पुनरावलोकन के आधारों की व्याख्या एवं विशदीकरण कीजिए ।

Explain and elucidate the grounds of judicial review for administrative action, by quoting decided cases on the subject.

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Frequently asked questions

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

This paper is from the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2023.

Which paper is this?

This is Law Paper I.

Who conducts the Civil Services Main Examination?

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Main Examination.

What is the maximum marks for Law Paper I?

The maximum marks for Law Paper I is 250.

What is the time allowed for Law Paper I?

The time allowed for Law Paper I is three hours.

What is the question type for Law Paper I?

Law Paper I consists of descriptive questions.

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