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    • UPPSC mains examination 2018 General Hindi
    • UPPSC mains examination 2018 Essay
    • UPPSC mains examination 2018 GS -1
      • Explain the role of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in the integration of Princely States of India.
      • Describe the role of Buddhist literature in the creation of world peace.
      • Mahatma Gandhi represents the middle path approach in Indian Politics. Give logical explanation.
      • "Communal violence is instigated by religious fanatics, initiated by anti-social elements, supported by political activists, financed by vested interests." Comment.
      • Evaluate the changing status of women in India.
      • Discuss the solution to urban problems.
      • Give an account of the minerals found in Uttar Pradesh.
      • Enumerate the core infrastructure elements for Smart City development.
      • Write a note on Global Warming.
      • Give a geographical account of Bundelkhand as a cultural region.
      • "The spine of Indian Economy was badly injured during the 200 years of British Rule." Explain.
      • Discuss the role of Hitler in bringing about the Second World War.
      • "Revolt of 1857 was a turning point in Indian History" Analyse.
      • "Secularism as an orientation and a set of practices is indispensable to India's future as a liberal democracy." Discuss.
      • Discuss the impact of globalization on the status of women in Indian society by citing suitable examples.
      • What is globalization? Discuss its impact on the social structure of India.
      • Give an account of the primary targets of Uttar Pradesh Tourism Policy (2018).
      • What is an air mass? Describe its chief characteristics.
      • How are volcano, earthquake and tsunami related to each other? Highlight all the possible causes for volcanic eruptions.
      • Mention the factors responsible for the origins of ocean currents and name the currents of the Atlantic Ocean.
    • UPPSC mains examination 2018 GS -II
      • Why is India opposed to mediation on Kashmir?
      • Critically examine the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice.
      • Throw light on the challenges and problems of farmers and the agriculture sector in Uttar Pradesh. Suggest measures for improvement.
      • What are electoral bonds? Are they capable of bringing transparency in the political funding system?
      • What has been the impact of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) on India's rural life? Describe.
      • Write a short note on the contribution of the Indian diaspora towards the economic structure in India.
      • In what ways does the Indian federal system differ from the federal system in the United States of America (USA)? Explain.
      • Describe those special powers of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) which are not enjoyed by the Lok Sabha, under the Indian Constitution.
      • Evaluate the use of VVPAT in the General Election of India.
      • Examine the Constitutional Position of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
      • How will the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan affect India? Comment.
      • Discuss the nature of India-China relations in the light of OBOR.
      • The action of the Indian Government on Article 370 has changed the Status-Quo in Jammu and Kashmir. How will it affect the development in the region? Discuss.
      • Discuss the reasons, objectives, and functions of NITI Aayog and describe the recently re-organised NITI Aayog.
      • What are the main issues related to poverty and hunger?
      • Clarify E-governance. Explain the features and advantages of E-governance. What are the main challenges before it?
      • 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.
      • Examine the Right to Equality as a Fundamental Right in the Constitution of India.
      • Write a short note on the emergence and use of alternative dispute redressal mechanisms in India.
      • Describe the composition and functions of the Central Bureau of Investigation (C.B.I.) in India.
    • UPPSC mains examination 2018 GS -III
      • Evaluate the effects of globalization on industrial development in India.
      • Describe the targets of energy generation through renewable energy sources in accordance with National Energy Policy 2017 drafted by NITI Aayog.
      • Throw light on the 'Pursuit of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in India'.
      • What is Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada (SAMPADA) Yojana? Mention its objectives and provisions.
      • What is meant by 'Technology Mission' in Indian agriculture? Discuss its objectives.
      • What is Cyber Security Science? Mention its importance.
      • Discuss the fields in which the application of biotechnology are being done.
      • Discuss the corrective strategies needed to win the Left Wing Extremism (LWE) doctrine affected citizens back into the mainstream of social and economic growth.
      • Elaborate on the National Defence Council of India.
      • What is the Public-Private Partnership Model in defence?
      • Examine the major provisions of the U.P. Skill Development Mission. Mention the status of its implementation.
      • Write a note on "Problem of Equilibrium between Economic Development and Carbon Emission."
      • Discuss the provisions of the National Food Security Act, 2013. What reforms are required to strengthen food security? Explain.
      • "Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the drivers of economic growth and employment proliferation in India." Examine this statement.
      • Explain the inter-regional disparities in economic development of Uttar Pradesh and discuss the factors acting as obstacles in the development of backward regions.
      • What is TIFAC (Technology Information Forecasting and Assessment Council), give its mandate. Enlist the upcoming technologies in India by 2020 in I.T. sector.
      • Mention the earmarked fields, aims, and special powers provided to Indian citizens in Technology Vision Document 2035.
      • Discuss the challenges of National Security in the age of Globalization.
      • Discuss disaster management in India at the Centre, State, and District levels.
      • Write a note on the challenges and their solutions for Law and Order in Uttar Pradesh at the present time.
    • UPPSC mains examination 2018 GS -IV
      • What are the values? Throw light over their central elements.
      • Define the ethical concerns in Government and Private Institutions.
      • What is the philosophical basis of probity in governance? Discuss critically.
      • Examine the ethical and social ideas of Gandhi.
      • Evaluate the relevance of the following in the context of Civil service: (a) Conscience (b) Spirit of service (c) Discipline.
      • "Public service is recognized on the basis of tolerance and compassion towards the weaker section of the society." Explain the values of tolerance and compassion in this context.
      • Discuss the functions of attitude.
      • Differentiate between the following: (a) Attitude and value. (b) Attitude and opinion.
      • "Effective administration requires dedication towards Public Service." Explain.
      • Recently you have taken charge as the head of a government organisation. On the very first day in your office, you observe that the organisation is crippled with many irregularities such as: (i) The staff is not punctual. (ii) The staff wastes their time in unnecessary talks. (iii) Speedy action is not taken on public grievances. (iv) There is rampant corruption at every level in the organisation. (v) The quality of the services provided by the organisation is very poor. How would you inspire your staff so that the above deficiencies of the organisation get removed? Discuss.
      • Differentiate between ethics and morality and explain the determinants of ethical actions.
      • "Kant's ethics is formalist and rigorist." Critically examine this view and evaluate the importance of Kantian ethical principles in moral life.
      • Explain the ethical dilemmas faced by public servants. Will conscience be helpful in their solution? Discuss.
      • What are the challenges of corruption? What steps should be taken according to you to prevent them in society? Explain.
      • Case: Nishant is a socially sensitive, socialist, intellectual, and professor. Through his articles, speeches, and media, he raises the voices of laborers, minorities, downtrodden, women, and tribals. A party keeps him in its think tank. In this sequence, once he calls the members of civil society, intellectuals, politicians, and officers to get their children admitted to government schools. During the admission season, elite schools are highly criticized for their criteria and impact on education, and Nishant also joins in these criticisms; meanwhile, it comes out that Nishant himself is trying to get his child admitted to an elite school. People condemn this attitude of Nishant and say that his 'actions and words are mismatched.' The question, therefore, is: (i) Should Nishant get his child admitted to a government school? (ii) Should Nishant leave his intellectual discourses? (iii) Should he call his party followers in his favor? (iv) Or should he try to get the admission of his child to the elite school? Discuss.
      • Explain the importance of persuasive communication to change the attitudes of the masses.
      • "In essence, emotional intelligence is not a theoretical concept but a multidimensional social skill." Explain the concept and dimensions of emotional intelligence in the context of the statement.
      • Discuss and evaluate the relevance of the following in the context of civil service: (a) Integrity (b) Impartiality (c) Objectivity (d) Non-partisanship
      • "Attitudes are the result of our experiences." Explain and evaluate the factors responsible for attitude formation in the context of this statement.
      • A Public Information Officer has received an application under the 'Right to Information (RTI) Act.' After gathering the required information, he finds that the information pertains to some of the decisions taken by him, which were not totally correct. Some other employees were also a party to these decisions. Disclosure of the information may lead to disciplinary action against him and his other colleagues, including probable punishment. Non-disclosure of information or partial disclosure of information may result in less or no punishment. The Public Information Officer is an honest and conscientious person, but the particular decision regarding which an application under the RTI Act was lodged was a wrong decision. The officer comes to you for your advice. Under the above conditions, what will be your advice to the officer? Explain logically.
  1. PYQs and Practice Questions
  2. State PSCs
  3. UPPSC
  4. UPPSC
  5. UPPSC Mains 2018 PYQs
  6. UPPSC mains examination 2018 GS -II

Q 1. Why is India opposed to mediation on Kashmir? (UPPSC 2018, 8 Marks, 125 Words)

कश्मीर मामले में भारत मध्यस्थता का विरोध क्यों करता है?
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Q 2. Critically examine the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice. (UPPSC 2018, 8 Marks, 125 Words)

अंतर्राष्ट्रीय न्यायालय के अधिकार क्षेत्र का आलोचनात्मक परीक्षण कीजिये।
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Q 3. Throw light on the challenges and problems of farmers and the agriculture sector in Uttar Pradesh. Suggest measures for improvement. (UPPSC 2018, 8 Marks, 125 Words)

उत्तर प्रदेश में किसान और कृषि क्षेत्र की समस्याओं एवं चुनौतियों पर प्रकाश डालिये। इनके सुधार के लिये सुझाव दीजिये।
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Q 4. What are electoral bonds? Are they capable of bringing transparency in the political funding system? (UPPSC 2018, 8 Marks, 125 Words)

चुनावी बांड क्या हैं? क्या यह राजनीतिक वित्त पोषण प्रणाली में पारदर्शिता लाने में सक्षम है?
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Q 5. What has been the impact of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) on India's rural life? Describe. (UPPSC 2018, 8 Marks, 125 Words)

भारतीय ग्रामीण जीवन पर स्वयं सहायता समूहों का क्या प्रभाव पड़ा है? वर्णन कीजिये।
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Q 6. Write a short note on the contribution of the Indian diaspora towards the economic structure in India. (UPPSC 2018, 8 Marks, 125 Words)

प्रवासी भारतीयों का भारत के आर्थिक व्यवस्था में योगदान पर एक संक्षिप्त टिप्पणी लिखिये।
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Q 7. In what ways does the Indian federal system differ from the federal system in the United States of America (USA)? Explain. (UPPSC 2018, 8 Marks, 125 Words)

भारत की संघीय व्यवस्था किस प्रकार से अमेरिकी (यू.एस.ए.) संघीय व्यवस्था से भिन्न है? व्याख्या करें।
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Q 8. Describe those special powers of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) which are not enjoyed by the Lok Sabha, under the Indian Constitution. (UPPSC 2018, 8 Marks, 125 Words)

राज्य सभा के उन विशिष्ट शक्तियों का वर्णन कीजिये, जो भारतीय संविधान के अंतर्गत लोकसभा को प्राप्त नहीं हैं।
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Q 9. Evaluate the use of VVPAT in the General Election of India. (UPPSC 2018, 8 Marks, 125 Words)

भारत के आम चुनाव में मतदाता निरीक्षण पेपर ऑडिट ट्रायल (VVPAT) के प्रयोग का मूल्यांकन कीजिये।
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Q 10. Examine the Constitutional Position of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. (UPPSC 2018, 8 Marks, 125 Words)

भारत के नियंत्रक एवं महालेखा परीक्षक की संवैधानिक स्थिति का परीक्षण कीजिये।
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Q 11. How will the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan affect India? Comment. (UPPSC 2018, 12 Marks, 200 Words)

अफगानिस्तान से अमेरिका की सैन्य वापसी भारत को किस प्रकार प्रभावित करेगी? टिप्पणी कीजिये।
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Q 12. Discuss the nature of India-China relations in the light of OBOR. (UPPSC 2018, 12 Marks, 200 Words)

OBOR के आलोक में भारत-चीन संबंधों की प्रकृति की विवेचना कीजिये।
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Q 13. The action of the Indian Government on Article 370 has changed the Status-Quo in Jammu and Kashmir. How will it affect the development in the region? Discuss. (UPPSC 2018, 12 Marks, 200 Words)

धारा 370 पर भारत सरकार की कार्यवाही ने जम्मू-कश्मीर की यथास्थिति को परिवर्तित कर दिया है। यह इस क्षेत्र के विकास को किस प्रकार प्रभावित कर सकता है? चर्चा कीजिये।
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Q 14. Discuss the reasons, objectives, and functions of NITI Aayog and describe the recently re-organised NITI Aayog. (UPPSC 2018, 12 Marks, 200 Words)

नीति आयोग के गठन के कारण, उद्देश्य एवं कार्यों का उल्लेख करते हुए हाल ही में पुनर्गठित नीति आयोग का विवरण दीजिये।
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Q 15. What are the main issues related to poverty and hunger? (UPPSC 2018, 12 Marks, 200 Words)

गरीबी और भुखमरी से संबंधित मुख्य मुद्दे क्या हैं?
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Q 16. Clarify E-governance. Explain the features and advantages of E-governance. What are the main challenges before it? (UPPSC 2018, 12 Marks, 200 Words)

ई-गवर्नेन्स को स्पष्ट कीजिये। ई-गवर्नेन्स की विशेषताएं और लाभ का उल्लेख कीजिये। इसके सम्मुख मुख्य चुनौतियाँ क्या हैं?
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Q 17. 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. (UPPSC 2018, 12 Marks, 200 Words)

2019 के मानसून सत्र में संसद ने आतंक विरोधी कानून और सूचना के अधिकार में संशोधन किया है। इन संशोधनों के फलस्वरूप क्या महत्त्वपूर्ण बदलाव लाए गए हैं? विश्लेषण करें।
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Q 18. Examine the Right to Equality as a Fundamental Right in the Constitution of India. (UPPSC 2018, 12 Marks, 200 Words)

भारत के संविधान में समानता के मूल अधिकार की समीक्षा कीजिये।
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Q 19. Write a short note on the emergence and use of alternative dispute redressal mechanisms in India. (UPPSC 2018, 12 Marks, 200 Words)

भारत में वैकल्पिक विवाद निवारण तंत्रों का उदय एवं प्रयोग पर एक संक्षिप्त टिप्पणी लिखिये।
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Q 20. Describe the composition and functions of the Central Bureau of Investigation (C.B.I.) in India. (UPPSC 2018, 12 Marks, 200 Words)

भारत में केंद्रीय अन्वेषण ब्यूरो (C.B.I.) के गठन और कार्य का वर्णन कीजिये।
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