Section A
Q1. खण्ड-अ/ SECTION - A
(a) मौर्य काल में कला एवं प्रौद्योगिकी के विकास पर एक संक्षिप्त टिप्पणी कीजिए ।
Comment briefly on the development of art and technology during the Maurya period.
UPPSC PCS Mains 2025 General Studies Paper I Question Paper PDF
- Year 2025
- Conducted By UPPSC
- Questions 20
- Maximum Marks 200
- Duration Three Hours
- Languages Hindi & English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Mains Examination |
| Year | 2025 |
| Conducting Body | UPPSC |
| Paper | General Studies - I |
| 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 I. The paper carries a maximum of 200 marks and is allotted a duration of three hours. It comprises 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). This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for administrative and civil services in Uttar Pradesh, providing insights into the exam pattern and difficulty level. This previous year Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Mains Examination question paper (2025) is useful for Administrative / Civil Services aspirants preparing for Uttar Pradesh government recruitment. The paper was conducted by UPPSC 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 Art and Technology, Social-Religious Reform Movements, Indian History, Globalization, Cultural Integration, Cultural Conflict, Rural Development, Illiteracy. Useful for Combined State / Upper Subordinate Servi preparation. Helps understand the latest exam pattern. Useful for practice and self-assessment.
Major Topics Covered
- Art and Technology
- Social-Religious Reform Movements
- Indian History
- Globalization
- Cultural Integration
- Cultural Conflict
- Rural Development
- Illiteracy
- Poverty
- Regionalism
- Glaciology
- Marine Resource Management
- Mangroves
- Coral Reefs
- Sino-Indian Border Dispute
- Monsoon Origin Theories
- El-Nino
Why This Paper is Important
- Useful for Combined State / Upper Subordinate Servi 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
- UPPSC PCS Mains 2024 General Studies Paper I
- UPPSC PCS Mains 2023 General Studies Paper I
- UPPSC PCS Mains 2025 General Studies Paper II
- UPPSC PCS Mains 2025 Optional Subject Papers
- UPPSC PCS Mains 2025 General Studies Paper I Answer Key
- UPPSC PCS Mains Syllabus
- UPPSC PCS Mains General Studies Paper I Syllabus
- UPPSC PCS Mains Exam Pattern
Instructions
- प्रश्न-पत्र- I) कि अपना पाँड प्रश्नालिक lo a giuntevom r GENERAL STUDIES (PAPER - I) िर उत्प्र हल्ली से तेनाण्ड बिक्र जीट सिल्ली के विशे [अधिकतम अंक : 200 निर्धारित समय : तीन घण्टे। Time Allowed : Three Hours] [Maximum Marks: 200 operator of the noderates विशेष अनुदेश : (i) कुल 20 प्रश्न दिए गये हैं ।
- खण्ड - अ में 10 प्रश्न लघु उत्तरीय हैं ।
- प्रतीक उक्त पाई तिरकान्तुः जिनके प्रत्येक उत्तर की शब्द-सीमा 125 तथा खण्ड – ब में 10 प्रश्न Residence forwates free दीर्घ उत्तरीय हैं जिनके प्रत्येक उत्तर की शब्द-सीमा 200 निर्धारित हैं।
- प्रश्न हिन्दी और अंग्रेजी दोनों में छपे हैं।
- ई प्रकार पाक हा है (ii) सभी प्रश्न अनिवार्य हैं।
- (iii) प्रत्येक प्रश्न/भाग के लिए नियत अंक उसके सामने दिए गए हैं।
- (iv) प्रश्नों में इंगित शब्द-सीमा को ध्यान में रखें। to ixetaes entr (v) उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़े गए कोई पृष्ठ अथवा पृष्ठ के भाग को पूर्णत: काट दें ।
- तड़ समका 'देश किसिट्ट' आहर्ष्ट्र के आफ़ काला Specific Instructions: (i) There are 20 questions.
Questions (page 2)
Section A
Q2.
(a) “उन्नसर्वी शताब्दी के भारतीय सामाजिक–धार्मिक सुधार आन्दोलनों में स्त्रीयों के मुद्दे एक प्रमुख चिंता का विषय थे”। स्पष्ट कीजिये।
"Women's issue was a major concern in the socio-religious reform movements of 19th century India". Explain.
Section A
Q3.
(a) ‘उग्रवाद उदारवादियों के विचारों और कार्य प्रणाली के विरुद्ध एक प्रतिक्रिया थी’। इस कथन की आलोचनात्मक व्याख्या कीजिये ।
'Extremism was a reaction against the ideas and modus operandi of the moderates'. Critically explain this statement.
Section A
Q4.
(a) क्या वैश्वीकरण सांस्कृतिक एकीकरण एवं सांस्कृतिक संघर्ष दोनों को अग्रसर करता है ? स्पष्ट कीजिए ।
Does globalization leads to both cultural integration and cultural conflict? Elucidate.
Section A
Q5.
(a) ग्रामीण भारत में विकासात्मक मुद्दों के सन्दर्भ में निरक्षरता और गरीबी के बीच क्या सम्बन्ध है ? आलोचनात्मक मूल्यांकन कीजिये ।
What is the relationship between illiteracy and poverty in the context of developmental issues in rural India? Critically evaluate.
Section A
Q6.
(a) आधुनिक भारत में क्षेत्रवाद चुनौती एवं अवसर दोनों है । स्पष्ट कीजिए ।
Regionalism in modern India is both a challenge and an opportunity. Clarify.
Section A
Q7.
(a) भारत में हिमनदों की प्रकृति में विभिन्नताओं की समीक्षा कीजिये ।
Examine the variations in nature of glaciers in India.
Section A
Q8.
(a) भारत में मैंग्रोव और प्रवाल भित्ति समुद्री संसाधन प्रबन्धन में किस प्रकार योगदान प्रदान करते हैं ?
How do India's mangroves and corals reefs contribute to marine resource management?
Section A
Q9.
(a) चीन–भारत सीमा विवाद के उद्भव, विस्तार और निहितार्थ का परीक्षण कीजिये ।
Examine the origin, dimensions and implications of Sino-Indian border dispute.
Section A
Q10.
(a) मानसून की उत्पत्ति के अभिनव सिद्धान्तों का आलोचनात्मक परीक्षण कीजिये तथा मानसून पर एल–निनो के प्रभावों का विवेचन कीजिये ।
Examine critically the recent theories of the origin of monsoon and discuss the effects of El-nino on monsoon.
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The conducting body is the UPPSC (Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission).
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The paper name is General Studies - I, and the subject is General Studies.
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The maximum marks for this paper are 200.
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