UPSC Civil Services Main 2025 General Studies Paper II Question Paper PDF
- Year 2025
- Conducted By UPSC
- Questions 20
- Maximum Marks 250
- Duration Three Hours
- Languages Hindi & English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination |
| Year | 2025 |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Paper | General Studies Paper - II |
| Subject | General Studies |
| Duration | Three Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 250 |
| Number of Questions | 20 |
| Question Type | Descriptive / Subjective |
This document contains the General Studies Paper II for the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2025. The paper, conducted by UPSC, allows three hours to answer a total of 250 marks. It comprises twenty descriptive questions, with instructions provided in both Hindi and English. Questions 1-10 require answers within 150 words, while questions 11-20 need to be answered within 250 words. Aspirants must adhere to the specified word limits and write answers in their authorized medium as indicated on their admission certificate. This paper is crucial for assessing candidates' understanding of various general studies topics relevant to public administration and governance.
Major Topics Covered
- Representation of the People Act, 1951
- Corrupt Practices
- Administrative Tribunals
- Tribunal Reforms
- President's Power to Pardon
- Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019
- Attorney General of India
- Women's Social Capital
- Empowerment and Gender Equity
- e-governance
- User-centric Designs
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 2025 General Studies Paper I
- UPSC Civil Services Main 2025 Essay Paper
- UPSC Civil Services Main 2025 Optional Subject Papers
- UPSC Civil Services Main 2025 GS Paper II Answer Key
- UPSC Mains 2025 GS Paper II Solutions
- UPSC Civil Services Main Syllabus
- UPSC GS Paper II Syllabus
- UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
Instructions
- इसमें बीस प्रश्न दिए गए हैं जो हिन्दी और अंग्रेजी दोनों में छपे हैं।
- प्रत्येक प्रश्न/भाग के लिए नियत अंक उसके सामने दिए गए हैं।
- प्रश्नों के उत्तर उसी प्राधिकृत माध्यम में लिखे जाने चाहिए, जिसका उल्लेख आपके प्रवेश-पत्र में किया गया है, और इस माध्यम का स्पष्ट उल्लेख प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर (क्यू॰ सी॰ ए॰) पुस्तिका के मुखपृष्ठ पर निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए।
- प्राधिकृत माध्यम के अतिरिक्त अन्य किसी माध्यम में लिखे गए उत्तर पर कोई अंक नहीं मिलेंगे।
- प्रश्न संख्या 1 से 10 तक के उत्तर 150 शब्दों में तथा प्रश्न संख्या 11 से 20 तक के 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 Question Nos. 1 to 10 should be in 150 words, whereas answers to Question Nos. 11 to 20 should be in 250 words.
- Word limit in questions should be adhered to.
- Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
Questions (page 2)
Q2. न्यायालय पद्धति की तुलना में प्रशासनिक अधिकरणों की आवश्यकता पर टिप्पणी कीजिए। 2021 में अधिकरणों के बुद्धिपरक पुनर्गठन द्वारा किए गए नूतन अधिकरण सुधारों के प्रभाव का मूल्यांकन कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए) Comment on the need of administrative tribunals as compared to the court system. Assess the impact of the recent tribunal reforms through rationalization of tribunals made in 2021. (Answer in 150 words)
Q3. भारत और संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका में क्षमा करने की राष्ट्रपति की शक्ति की तुलना कीजिए तथा विषमताओं को स्पष्ट कीजिए। क्या दोनों देशों में इसकी कोई सीमाएँ हैं? ‘अग्रिम माफी’ क्या होती है? (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए) Compare and contrast the President's power to pardon in India and in the USA. Are there any limits to it in both the countries? What are 'preemptive pardons'? (Answer in 150 words)
Q4. जम्मू-कश्मीर पुनर्गठन अधिनियम, 2019 के बाद, जम्मू-कश्मीर विधान-सभा की प्रकृति का विवेचन कीजिए। केन्द्रशासित प्रदेश जम्मू-कश्मीर की विधान-सभा की शक्तियों तथा कार्यों का संक्षेप में वर्णन कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए) Discuss the nature of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly after the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019. Briefly describe the powers and functions of the Assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. (Answer in 150 words)
Q5. "भारत का महान्यायवादी (एटर्नी जनरल) केन्द्र सरकार के कानूनी ढाँचे का मार्गदर्शन करने और कानूनी परामर्श के माध्यम से ठोस शासन सुनिश्चित करने में महत्त्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाता है।" इस संबंध में उसकी जिम्मेदारियों, अधिकारों और सीमाओं का विवेचन कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए) "The Attorney General of India plays a crucial role in guiding the legal framework of the Union Government and ensuring sound governance through legal counsel." Discuss his responsibilities, rights and limitations in this regard. (Answer in 150 words)
Q6. महिलाओं की सामाजिक पूँजी सशक्तिकरण और लैंगिक समानता को आगे बढ़ाने में सहायक है। समझाइए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए) Women's social capital complements in advancing empowerment and gender equity. Explain. (Answer in 150 words)
Q7. ई-गवर्नेंस परियोजनाओं में उपयोगकर्ता-केन्द्रित डिजाइनों की तुलना में प्रौद्योगिकी और बैक-एंड एकीकरण के प्रति अंतर्निहित पूर्वाग्रह है। परीक्षण कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए) e-governance projects have a built-in bias towards technology and back-end integration than user-centric designs. Examine. (Answer in 150 words)
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What is the exam name and year?
The exam is the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2025.
Who conducts the Civil Services Main Examination?
The examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
What is the paper name and subject?
The paper is General Studies Paper - II, covering the subject of General Studies.
What is the total time allowed for the exam?
The time allowed for the exam is Three Hours.
What are the maximum marks for General Studies Paper - II?
The maximum marks for this paper are 250.
How many questions are there in General Studies Paper - II?
There are twenty questions in this paper.