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UPPSC Mains-2018
GENERAL STUDIES
(Question Paper-II)
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UPPSC Mains-2018
GENERAL STUDIES
(Question Paper-II)
lkekU; vè;;u % (iz'u&i=k&II)
General Studies : (Paper-II)
  fu/kZfjr le; % rhu ?kaVs] [vf/dre vad% 200
  Time Allowed : Three Hours] [Maximum Marks : 200
    uksV%	 (i)	dqy	20	iz'u	fn;s	x,	gSaA	[kaM&v	ls	10	iz'u	y?kq	mÙkjh;	gSa]	ftuds	izR;sd	mÙkj	dh	'kCn&lhek	125 gSa	
rFkk	[kaM&c ls	10	iz'u	nh?kZ	mÙkjh;	gSa]	ftuds	izR;sd	mÙkj	dh	'kCn	lhek	200	fu/kZfjr	gSaA	tks	fganh vkSj	
vaxzsth	nksuksa	esa	Nis	gSaA
	 (ii)	 lHkh	iz'u	vfuok;Z	gSaA
	 (iii)	izR;sd	iz'u@Hkkx	ds	fy;s	fu;r	vad	mlds	lkeus	fn;s	x;s	gSaA
	 (iv)	iz'uksa	esa	bafxr	'kCn& lhek	dks	è;ku	esa	j[ksaA
	 (v)	mÙkj	iqfLrdk	esa	[kkyh	NksM+s	x,	dksbZ	i`"B	vFok	i`"B	ds	Hkkx	dks	 iw.kZr%	dkV	nsaA
      Note:	 (i)	 There are total 20 questions. Section-A consists of 10 short answer queslions with wordlimit of 
125 each and Section-B conslsts of 10 long answer questions with word limit of 200 each. The 
questions are printed both in Hindi and in English.
	 (ii)	 All questions are compulsory.
	 (iii)	 The number of marks carried by each question/part is indicated against it.
	 (iv)	 Keep the word limit indicated in the questions in mind.
	 (v)	 Any page or portion of the page left blank in the answer booklet must be clearly struck off.
[kaM&v@Section-A
y?kq mÙkjh iz'u (Short answer question)
 1. dk'ehj	ekeys	esa	Hkkjr	eèLFkrk	dk	fojks/	D;ksa	djrk	gS\	 (mÙkj	125	'kCnksa	esa	nhft;s )	 8
		 Why is India opoosed to mediation on kashmir? (Answer in 125 words)
 2. vUrjkZ"Vªh;	U;k;ky;	ds	vf/dkj	{ks=k	dk	vkykspukRed	ijh{k.k	dhft;sA	 (mÙkj	125	'kCnksa	esa	nhft;s )	 8
		 Critically examine the jurisdiction of internationak Court of Justice. (Answer in 125 words)
 3. mÙkj	izns'k	essa	fdlku	vkSj	Ñf"k	ds	{ks=k	dh	leL;kvksa	,oa	pqukSfr;ksa	ij	izdk'k	Mkfy;sA	buds	lq/kj	ds	fy;s	lq>ko	
nhft;sA	(mÙkj	125	'kCnksa	esa	nhft;s )	 8
		 Throw light on the challenges and problems of famers and agriculture sector in Uttar Pradesh. Suggest 
measures for improvement. (Answer in 125 words)
 4. pqukoh	ckUM	D;k	gSa\	D;k	;g	jktuhfrd	foÙk	iks"k.k	iz.kkyh	esa	ikjnf'kZrk	ykus	esa	l{ke	gS\	 (mÙkj	125	'kCnksa	esa	
nhft;s)	 8
		 What are electoral bonds? Are they capble of bringing transparency in the Political funding system? (Answer 
in 125 words)
 5. Hkkjrh;	xzkeh.k	thou	ij	Lo;a	lgk;rk	lewgksa	dk	D;k	izHkko	iMk	gS\	o.kZu	dhft;sA	 (mÙkj	125	'kCnksa	esa	nhft;s )
		 8
		 What has been the impact of Self-Help Grops (SHG's) on India's rural life? Desscribe. (Answer in 125 
words)
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UPPSC Mains-2018
GENERAL STUDIES
(Question Paper-II)
lkekU; vè;;u % (iz'u&i=k&II)
General Studies : (Paper-II)
  fu/kZfjr le; % rhu ?kaVs] [vf/dre vad% 200
  Time Allowed : Three Hours] [Maximum Marks : 200
    uksV%	 (i)	dqy	20	iz'u	fn;s	x,	gSaA	[kaM&v	ls	10	iz'u	y?kq	mÙkjh;	gSa]	ftuds	izR;sd	mÙkj	dh	'kCn&lhek	125 gSa	
rFkk	[kaM&c ls	10	iz'u	nh?kZ	mÙkjh;	gSa]	ftuds	izR;sd	mÙkj	dh	'kCn	lhek	200	fu/kZfjr	gSaA	tks	fganh vkSj	
vaxzsth	nksuksa	esa	Nis	gSaA
	 (ii)	 lHkh	iz'u	vfuok;Z	gSaA
	 (iii)	izR;sd	iz'u@Hkkx	ds	fy;s	fu;r	vad	mlds	lkeus	fn;s	x;s	gSaA
	 (iv)	iz'uksa	esa	bafxr	'kCn& lhek	dks	è;ku	esa	j[ksaA
	 (v)	mÙkj	iqfLrdk	esa	[kkyh	NksM+s	x,	dksbZ	i`"B	vFok	i`"B	ds	Hkkx	dks	 iw.kZr%	dkV	nsaA
      Note:	 (i)	 There are total 20 questions. Section-A consists of 10 short answer queslions with wordlimit of 
125 each and Section-B conslsts of 10 long answer questions with word limit of 200 each. The 
questions are printed both in Hindi and in English.
	 (ii)	 All questions are compulsory.
	 (iii)	 The number of marks carried by each question/part is indicated against it.
	 (iv)	 Keep the word limit indicated in the questions in mind.
	 (v)	 Any page or portion of the page left blank in the answer booklet must be clearly struck off.
[kaM&v@Section-A
y?kq mÙkjh iz'u (Short answer question)
 1. dk'ehj	ekeys	esa	Hkkjr	eèLFkrk	dk	fojks/	D;ksa	djrk	gS\	 (mÙkj	125	'kCnksa	esa	nhft;s )	 8
		 Why is India opoosed to mediation on kashmir? (Answer in 125 words)
 2. vUrjkZ"Vªh;	U;k;ky;	ds	vf/dkj	{ks=k	dk	vkykspukRed	ijh{k.k	dhft;sA	 (mÙkj	125	'kCnksa	esa	nhft;s )	 8
		 Critically examine the jurisdiction of internationak Court of Justice. (Answer in 125 words)
 3. mÙkj	izns'k	essa	fdlku	vkSj	Ñf"k	ds	{ks=k	dh	leL;kvksa	,oa	pqukSfr;ksa	ij	izdk'k	Mkfy;sA	buds	lq/kj	ds	fy;s	lq>ko	
nhft;sA	(mÙkj	125	'kCnksa	esa	nhft;s )	 8
		 Throw light on the challenges and problems of famers and agriculture sector in Uttar Pradesh. Suggest 
measures for improvement. (Answer in 125 words)
 4. pqukoh	ckUM	D;k	gSa\	D;k	;g	jktuhfrd	foÙk	iks"k.k	iz.kkyh	esa	ikjnf'kZrk	ykus	esa	l{ke	gS\	 (mÙkj	125	'kCnksa	esa	
nhft;s)	 8
		 What are electoral bonds? Are they capble of bringing transparency in the Political funding system? (Answer 
in 125 words)
 5. Hkkjrh;	xzkeh.k	thou	ij	Lo;a	lgk;rk	lewgksa	dk	D;k	izHkko	iMk	gS\	o.kZu	dhft;sA	 (mÙkj	125	'kCnksa	esa	nhft;s )
		 8
		 What has been the impact of Self-Help Grops (SHG's) on India's rural life? Desscribe. (Answer in 125 
words)
 6. izoklh	Hkkjrh;ksa	dk	Hkkjr	ds	vkfFkZd	O;oLFkk	esa	;ksxnku	ij	,d	laf{kIr	fVIi.kh	fyf[k;sA	(mÙkj	125	'kCnksa	esa	nhft;s)
	 8
		 Write a short note on the contribution of the Indian diaspore towards economic sturcture in India. (Answer 
in 125 words).
 7. Hkkjr	dh	la?kh;	O;oLFkk	fdl	izdkj	ls	vejhdh	 (;w-,l-,-)	la?kh;	O;oLFkkl	fHkUu	gS\	O;k[;k	djsaA	 (mÙkj	125	
'kCnksa	esa	nhft;s )	 8
		 In what ways does the Indian federal-system differ from the federal system in United States of Amerisa 
(USA)? Explain (Answer in 125 words)
 8. jkT;	lHkk	ds	mu	fof'k"V	'kfDr;ksa	dk	o.kZu	dhft;s]	tks	dh	Hkkjrh;	lafo/ku	ds	varxZr	yksdlHkk	dks	izkIr	ugha	
gSaA	(mÙkj	125	'kCnksa	esa	nhft;s )	 8
		 Describe those special powers of the council of states (Rajya Sahba) which are not enjoyed by the Lok 
Sabha, under the Indian constitution. (Answer in 125 words)
 9. Hkkjr	ds	vkepquko	essa	ernkrk	fujh{k.k	isij	vkWfMV	Vªk;y	 (VVPAT)	ds	iz;ksx	dk	ewY;kadu	dhft;sA	 (mÙkj	 125	
'kCnksa	esa	nhft;s ) 8
		 Evaluate the use of VVPAT in the General Election of India. (Answer in 125 words)
 10. Hkkjr	ds	fu;a=kd	,oa	egkys[kk	ijh{kd	dh	laoS/kfud	fLFkfr	dk	ijh{k.k	dhft;sA	 (mÙkj	125	'kCnksa	esa	nhft;s )	 8
		 Examine the Constitutional Position of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. (Answer in 125 
words)
[kaM&c@Section-B
nh?kZ mÙkjh iz'u (Long Answer Question)
 11. viQxkfuLrku	ls	vesfjdk	dh	lSU;	okilh	Hkkjr	dks	fdl	izdkj	izHkkfor	djsxh\	fVIi.kh	dhft;sA	(mÙkj	200	'kCnksa	
esa	nhft;s)	 12
		 How will the withdrawal of U.S. Troops from Afghanistan affect India? Comment. (Answer in 200 words)
 12. OBOR	ds	vkyksd	esa	Hkkjr&phu	laca/ksa	dh	izÑfr	dh	foospuk	dhft;sA	 (mÙkj	200	'kCnksa	esa	nhft;s )	 12
		 Discuss the nature of India-China relations in the light of OBOR. (Answer in 200 words)
 13. /kjk	370	ij	Hkkjr	ljdkj	dh	dk;Zokgh	us	tEew&d'ehj	dh	;FkkfLFkfr	dks	ifjofrZr	dj	fn;k	gSA	;g	bl	{ks=k	ds	
fodkl	dks	fdl	izdkj	ls	izHkkfor	dj	ldrk	gSa\	ppkZ	dhft;sA	 (mÙkj	200	'kCnksa	esa	nhft;s )	 12
		 The action of India Government on Article 370 has changed the Status-Quo in Jammu and Kashmir. How 
will it effect the development in the region? Discuss. (Answer in 200 words)
 14. uhfr	vk;ksx	ds	xBu	ds	dkj.k	mís';	,oa	dk;ks±	dk	mYys[k	djrs	gq;s	gky	gh	esa	iquxZfBr	uhfr	vk;ksx	dk	fooj.k	
nhft;sA	(mÙkj	200	'kCnksa	esa	nhft;s )	 12
		 Discuss the reasons. objectives and functions of NITI Aayog and describe the recently re-organised NITAI 
Aayog. (Answer in 200 words)
 15. xjhch	,oa	Hkq[kejh	ls	lacaf/r	eq[;	eqn~ns	D;k	gS\	 (mÙkj	200	'kCnksa	esa	nhft;s )	 12
		 What are ther main issues related to poverty and hunger? (Answer in 200 words)
 16. bZ&xousZUl	dks	Li"V	dhft;sA	bZ&xousZUl	dh	fo'ks"krk,a	,o	ykHk	dk	mYys[k	dhft;sA	blds	lEeq[k	eq[;	pqukSfr;k¡	
D;k	gSa\	 (mÙkj	200	'kCnksa	esa	nhft;s )	 12
		 Clarify E-governace. Explain the features and advantages of E-governance. What are the main challenges 
before it? (Answer in 200 words)
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UPPSC Mains-2018
GENERAL STUDIES
(Question Paper-II)
lkekU; vè;;u % (iz'u&i=k&II)
General Studies : (Paper-II)
  fu/kZfjr le; % rhu ?kaVs] [vf/dre vad% 200
  Time Allowed : Three Hours] [Maximum Marks : 200
    uksV%	 (i)	dqy	20	iz'u	fn;s	x,	gSaA	[kaM&v	ls	10	iz'u	y?kq	mÙkjh;	gSa]	ftuds	izR;sd	mÙkj	dh	'kCn&lhek	125 gSa	
rFkk	[kaM&c ls	10	iz'u	nh?kZ	mÙkjh;	gSa]	ftuds	izR;sd	mÙkj	dh	'kCn	lhek	200	fu/kZfjr	gSaA	tks	fganh vkSj	
vaxzsth	nksuksa	esa	Nis	gSaA
	 (ii)	 lHkh	iz'u	vfuok;Z	gSaA
	 (iii)	izR;sd	iz'u@Hkkx	ds	fy;s	fu;r	vad	mlds	lkeus	fn;s	x;s	gSaA
	 (iv)	iz'uksa	esa	bafxr	'kCn& lhek	dks	è;ku	esa	j[ksaA
	 (v)	mÙkj	iqfLrdk	esa	[kkyh	NksM+s	x,	dksbZ	i`"B	vFok	i`"B	ds	Hkkx	dks	 iw.kZr%	dkV	nsaA
      Note:	 (i)	 There are total 20 questions. Section-A consists of 10 short answer queslions with wordlimit of 
125 each and Section-B conslsts of 10 long answer questions with word limit of 200 each. The 
questions are printed both in Hindi and in English.
	 (ii)	 All questions are compulsory.
	 (iii)	 The number of marks carried by each question/part is indicated against it.
	 (iv)	 Keep the word limit indicated in the questions in mind.
	 (v)	 Any page or portion of the page left blank in the answer booklet must be clearly struck off.
[kaM&v@Section-A
y?kq mÙkjh iz'u (Short answer question)
 1. dk'ehj	ekeys	esa	Hkkjr	eèLFkrk	dk	fojks/	D;ksa	djrk	gS\	 (mÙkj	125	'kCnksa	esa	nhft;s )	 8
		 Why is India opoosed to mediation on kashmir? (Answer in 125 words)
 2. vUrjkZ"Vªh;	U;k;ky;	ds	vf/dkj	{ks=k	dk	vkykspukRed	ijh{k.k	dhft;sA	 (mÙkj	125	'kCnksa	esa	nhft;s )	 8
		 Critically examine the jurisdiction of internationak Court of Justice. (Answer in 125 words)
 3. mÙkj	izns'k	essa	fdlku	vkSj	Ñf"k	ds	{ks=k	dh	leL;kvksa	,oa	pqukSfr;ksa	ij	izdk'k	Mkfy;sA	buds	lq/kj	ds	fy;s	lq>ko	
nhft;sA	(mÙkj	125	'kCnksa	esa	nhft;s )	 8
		 Throw light on the challenges and problems of famers and agriculture sector in Uttar Pradesh. Suggest 
measures for improvement. (Answer in 125 words)
 4. pqukoh	ckUM	D;k	gSa\	D;k	;g	jktuhfrd	foÙk	iks"k.k	iz.kkyh	esa	ikjnf'kZrk	ykus	esa	l{ke	gS\	 (mÙkj	125	'kCnksa	esa	
nhft;s)	 8
		 What are electoral bonds? Are they capble of bringing transparency in the Political funding system? (Answer 
in 125 words)
 5. Hkkjrh;	xzkeh.k	thou	ij	Lo;a	lgk;rk	lewgksa	dk	D;k	izHkko	iMk	gS\	o.kZu	dhft;sA	 (mÙkj	125	'kCnksa	esa	nhft;s )
		 8
		 What has been the impact of Self-Help Grops (SHG's) on India's rural life? Desscribe. (Answer in 125 
words)
 6. izoklh	Hkkjrh;ksa	dk	Hkkjr	ds	vkfFkZd	O;oLFkk	esa	;ksxnku	ij	,d	laf{kIr	fVIi.kh	fyf[k;sA	(mÙkj	125	'kCnksa	esa	nhft;s)
	 8
		 Write a short note on the contribution of the Indian diaspore towards economic sturcture in India. (Answer 
in 125 words).
 7. Hkkjr	dh	la?kh;	O;oLFkk	fdl	izdkj	ls	vejhdh	 (;w-,l-,-)	la?kh;	O;oLFkkl	fHkUu	gS\	O;k[;k	djsaA	 (mÙkj	125	
'kCnksa	esa	nhft;s )	 8
		 In what ways does the Indian federal-system differ from the federal system in United States of Amerisa 
(USA)? Explain (Answer in 125 words)
 8. jkT;	lHkk	ds	mu	fof'k"V	'kfDr;ksa	dk	o.kZu	dhft;s]	tks	dh	Hkkjrh;	lafo/ku	ds	varxZr	yksdlHkk	dks	izkIr	ugha	
gSaA	(mÙkj	125	'kCnksa	esa	nhft;s )	 8
		 Describe those special powers of the council of states (Rajya Sahba) which are not enjoyed by the Lok 
Sabha, under the Indian constitution. (Answer in 125 words)
 9. Hkkjr	ds	vkepquko	essa	ernkrk	fujh{k.k	isij	vkWfMV	Vªk;y	 (VVPAT)	ds	iz;ksx	dk	ewY;kadu	dhft;sA	 (mÙkj	 125	
'kCnksa	esa	nhft;s ) 8
		 Evaluate the use of VVPAT in the General Election of India. (Answer in 125 words)
 10. Hkkjr	ds	fu;a=kd	,oa	egkys[kk	ijh{kd	dh	laoS/kfud	fLFkfr	dk	ijh{k.k	dhft;sA	 (mÙkj	125	'kCnksa	esa	nhft;s )	 8
		 Examine the Constitutional Position of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. (Answer in 125 
words)
[kaM&c@Section-B
nh?kZ mÙkjh iz'u (Long Answer Question)
 11. viQxkfuLrku	ls	vesfjdk	dh	lSU;	okilh	Hkkjr	dks	fdl	izdkj	izHkkfor	djsxh\	fVIi.kh	dhft;sA	(mÙkj	200	'kCnksa	
esa	nhft;s)	 12
		 How will the withdrawal of U.S. Troops from Afghanistan affect India? Comment. (Answer in 200 words)
 12. OBOR	ds	vkyksd	esa	Hkkjr&phu	laca/ksa	dh	izÑfr	dh	foospuk	dhft;sA	 (mÙkj	200	'kCnksa	esa	nhft;s )	 12
		 Discuss the nature of India-China relations in the light of OBOR. (Answer in 200 words)
 13. /kjk	370	ij	Hkkjr	ljdkj	dh	dk;Zokgh	us	tEew&d'ehj	dh	;FkkfLFkfr	dks	ifjofrZr	dj	fn;k	gSA	;g	bl	{ks=k	ds	
fodkl	dks	fdl	izdkj	ls	izHkkfor	dj	ldrk	gSa\	ppkZ	dhft;sA	 (mÙkj	200	'kCnksa	esa	nhft;s )	 12
		 The action of India Government on Article 370 has changed the Status-Quo in Jammu and Kashmir. How 
will it effect the development in the region? Discuss. (Answer in 200 words)
 14. uhfr	vk;ksx	ds	xBu	ds	dkj.k	mís';	,oa	dk;ks±	dk	mYys[k	djrs	gq;s	gky	gh	esa	iquxZfBr	uhfr	vk;ksx	dk	fooj.k	
nhft;sA	(mÙkj	200	'kCnksa	esa	nhft;s )	 12
		 Discuss the reasons. objectives and functions of NITI Aayog and describe the recently re-organised NITAI 
Aayog. (Answer in 200 words)
 15. xjhch	,oa	Hkq[kejh	ls	lacaf/r	eq[;	eqn~ns	D;k	gS\	 (mÙkj	200	'kCnksa	esa	nhft;s )	 12
		 What are ther main issues related to poverty and hunger? (Answer in 200 words)
 16. bZ&xousZUl	dks	Li"V	dhft;sA	bZ&xousZUl	dh	fo'ks"krk,a	,o	ykHk	dk	mYys[k	dhft;sA	blds	lEeq[k	eq[;	pqukSfr;k¡	
D;k	gSa\	 (mÙkj	200	'kCnksa	esa	nhft;s )	 12
		 Clarify E-governace. Explain the features and advantages of E-governance. What are the main challenges 
before it? (Answer in 200 words)
 17. 2019	ds	ekulwu	l=k	esa	laln	us	vkrad	fojks/h	dkuwu	vkSj	lwpuk	ds	vf/dkj	esa	la'kks/u	fd;k	gSA	bu	la'kks/uksa	
ds	iQyLo:i	D;k	egÙoiw.kZ	cnyko	yk,	x,	gS\	fo'ys"k.k	djsaA	 (mÙkj	200	'kCnksa	esa	nhft;s )	 12
		 In the monsoon session of the Indian Parliament in 2019, Amendments were made in the anti-terror law 
and the Right to information Act. What are the significant changes as a result of these Amendments? 
Analyse. (Answer in 200 words)
 18. Hkkjr	ds	lafo/ku	esa	lekurk	ds	ewykf/dkj	dh	leh{kk	dhft;sA	 (mÙkj	200	'kCnksa	esa	nhft;s )	 12
		 Examine Right to Equality as a Fundarmental Right in the Constitution of India. (Answer in 200 words)
 19. Hkkjr	esa	oSdfYid	fookn	fuokj.k	ra=kksa	dk	mn;	,oa	iz;ksx	ij	,d	laf{kIr	fVIi.kh	fyf[k;sA	 (mÙkj	200	'kCnksa	esa	
nhft;s)	 12
		 Write a short note on the emergence and use of alternative dispute redressal mechanisms in India. (Answer 
in 200 words)
 20. Hkkjr	esa	dsanzh;	vaos"k.k	C;qjksa	 (lh-ch-vkbZ-)	ds	xBu	vkSj	dk;Z	dk	o.kZu	dhft;sA	 (mÙkj	200	'kCnksa	esa	nhft;s )	 12
		 Describe the composition and functions of Central Bureau of Investigation (C.B.I.) in India. (Answer in 
200 words)