Q1.
(a) गांधाराई कला में मध्य एशियाई एवं यूनानी-बैक्ट्रियाई तत्त्वों को उजागर कीजिए ।
(150 शब्दों में उत्तर दीजिए)
Highlight the Central Asian and Greco-Bactrian elements in the Gandhara art.
(Answer in 150 words)
UPSC Civil Services Main 2019 General Studies Paper I PDF
- Year 2019
- Conducted By UPSC
- Questions 20
- Maximum Marks 250
- Duration Three Hours
- Languages English & Hindi
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Civil Services (Main) Examination |
| Year | 2019 |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Paper | General Studies Paper - I |
| Subject | General Studies |
| Duration | Three Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 250 |
| Number of Questions | 20 |
| Question Type | Descriptive / Subjective |
The UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2019 General Studies Paper I assesses candidates' understanding of a broad range of subjects including Indian history, geography, and current affairs. This descriptive paper, with a maximum of 250 marks and a time limit of three hours, requires candidates to answer twenty questions. Questions are divided into two sections, with the first ten requiring answers within 150 words and the remaining ten within 250 words. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to secure a position in the Indian Civil Services, providing a comprehensive evaluation of their knowledge and analytical abilities. This previous year Civil Services (Main) Examination question paper (2019) is useful for Other Jobs aspirants preparing for Central government recruitment. The paper was conducted by UPSC and reflects the official exam pattern, marking scheme and difficulty level seen in recent cycles. Use it for timed practice, topic-wise revision and understanding how questions are framed in the real examination. Download the free PDF on QuizCurrent to read instructions, attempt MCQs and compare your answers with the study notes provided on this page. Key syllabus areas include Gandhara art, Central Asian elements, Greco-Bactrian elements, 1857 Uprising, Indian Renaissance, National Identity, Global Warming, Coral Life System. Useful for Civil Services (Main) Examination preparation. Helps understand the latest exam pattern. Useful for practice and self-assessment.
Major Topics Covered
- Gandhara art
- Central Asian elements
- Greco-Bactrian elements
- 1857 Uprising
- Indian Renaissance
- National Identity
- Global Warming
- Coral Life System
- Mangroves
- Coastal Ecology
- Regional Manufacturing
- Employment in India
- Agro-based Food Processing Industries
- North-West India
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 2020 General Studies Paper - I
- UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2018 General Studies Paper - I
- UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2019 General Studies Paper - II
- UPSC Civil Services Main 2019 General Studies Paper I Answer Key
- Civil Services Mains 2019 GS Paper 1 Solutions
- UPSC Civil Services Main Syllabus
- General Studies Paper I Syllabus UPSC
- UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
Instructions
- पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ पर निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए ।
- उल्लिखित 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 दीजिए ।
- प्रश्नों में इंगित शब्द सीमा को ध्यान में रखिए ।
- प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़े गए कोई पृष्ठ अथवा पृष्ठ के भाग को पूर्णतः काट दीजिए ।
- 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 questions no. 1 to 10 should be in 150 words, whereas answers to questions no. 11 to 20 should be in 250 words.
- Keep the word limit indicated in the questions in mind.
- Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
Questions (page 2)
Q2.
(a) 1857 का विप्लव ब्रिटिश शासन के पूर्ववर्ती सौ वर्षों में बार-बार घटित छोटे एवं बड़े स्थानीय विद्रोहों का चरमोत्कर्ष था। सुस्पष्ट कीजिए। (150 शब्दों में उत्तर दीजिए)
The 1857 Uprising was the culmination of the recurrent big and small local rebellions that had occurred in the preceding hundred years of British rule. Elucidate. (Answer in 150 words)
Q3.
(a) उन्नीसवीं शताब्दी के ‘भारतीय पुनर्जागरण’ और राष्ट्रीय पहचान के उद्भव के मध्य सहलग्नताओं का परीक्षण कीजिए। (150 शब्दों में उत्तर दीजिए)
Examine the linkages between the nineteenth century's 'Indian Renaissance' and the emergence of national identity. (Answer in 150 words)
Q4.
(a) वैश्विक तापन का प्रवाल जीवन तंत्र पर प्रभाव का, उदाहरणों के साथ, आकलन कीजिए ।
(150 शब्दों में उत्तर दीजिए)
Assess the impact of global warming on the coral life system with examples. (Answer in 150 words)
Q5.
(a) मैंग्रोवों के रिक्तीकरण के कारणों पर चर्चा कीजिए और तटीय पारिस्थितिकी का अनुरक्षण करने में इनके महत्त्व को स्पष्ट कीजिए। (150 शब्दों में उत्तर दीजिए)
Discuss the causes of depletion of mangroves and explain their importance in maintaining coastal ecology. (Answer in 150 words)
Q6.
(a) क्या प्रादेशिक संसाधन-आधारित विनिर्माण की रणनीति भारत में रोज़गार की प्रोन्नति करने में सहायक हो सकती है ? (150 शब्दों में उत्तर दीजिए)
Can the strategy of regional resource-based manufacturing help in promoting employment in India? (Answer in 150 words)
Q7.
(a) उत्तर-पश्चिमी भारत के कृषि-आधारित खाद्य प्रक्रमण उद्योगों के स्थानीयकरण के कारकों पर चर्चा कीजिए। (150 शब्दों में उत्तर दीजिए)
Discuss the factors for localisation of agro-based food processing industries of North-West India. (Answer in 150 words)
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This is the General Studies Paper - I for the Civil Services (Main) Examination.
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Examination.
In which year was this General Studies Paper - I conducted?
This paper was conducted in the year 2019.
What is the maximum marks for the General Studies Paper - I?
The maximum marks for this paper are 250.
What is the time duration allowed for the General Studies Paper - I?
The time allowed for this paper is three hours.
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There are twenty questions in total in this paper.