| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Mains Examination |
| Year | 2025 |
| Conducting Body | UPPSC |
| Paper | General Studies-V |
| Subject | General Studies |
| Duration | Three Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 200 |
| Number of Questions | 20 |
| Question Type | Mixed |
This is the General Studies-V question paper for the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Mains Examination 2025. The paper is designed to test candidates' knowledge in General Studies, with a specific focus on Paper V. It consists of 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). The total maximum marks for the paper are 200, and candidates are allotted three hours to complete it. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for administrative and civil service positions in Uttar Pradesh.
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.
Section A
(b)
"उन्नीसवीं 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
(c)
'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
(d)
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
(e)
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
(f)
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
(g)
भारत में हिमनोंदों की प्रकृति में विभिन्नताओं की समीक्षा कीजिये ।
Examine the variations in nature of glaciers in India.
Section A
(h)
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
(i)
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
(j)
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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This question paper is for the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Mains Examination.
The paper code or identifier is 57-QP-General Studies-V.
The maximum marks for the General Studies-V paper are 200.
The time allowed for the General Studies-V paper is Three Hours.
There are a total of 20 questions in the General Studies-V paper.
The questions are divided into two sections: Section A has 10 short answer questions, and Section B has 10 long answer questions.