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Q.1 “The most significant achievement of modern law in India is the constitutionalization of environmental problems by the Supreme Court.” Discuss this statement with the help of relevant case laws.

(Answer in 150 words ) 10

Q.2 “Right of movement and residence throughout the territory of India are freely available to the Indian citizens, but these rights are not absolute. “ Comment.

(Answer in 150 words ) 10

Q.3 To what extent, in your opinion, has the decentralisation of power in India changed the governance landscape at the grassroots?

(Answer in 150 words ) 10

Q.4 Discuss the role of the Vice –President of India as the Chairman of the Rajyasabha.

(Answer in 150 words ) 10

Q.5 Discuss the role of the National Commission for Backward Classes in the wake of its transformation from a statutory body to a constitutional body.

(Answer in 150 words ) 10

Q.6 The Gati-Shakti Yojana needs meticulous coordination between the government and the private sector to achieve the goal of connectivity. Discuss.

(Answer in 150 words ) 10

Q.7 The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 remains only a legal document without intense sensitisation of government functionaries and citizens regarding disability. Comment.

(Answer in 150 words ) 10

Q.8 Reforming the government delivery system through the Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme is a progressive step, but it has its limitations too. Comment.

(Answer in 150 words ) 10

Q.9 ‘India is an age-old friend of Sri Lanka.’ Discuss India’s role in the recent crisis in Sri Lanka in the light of the preceding statement.

(Answer in 150 words ) 10

Q.10 Do you think that BIMSTEC is a parallel organisation like the SAARC ? What are the similarities and dissimilarities between the two ? How are Indian foreign policy objectives realized by forming this new organisation ?

(Answer in 150 words ) 10

Q.11 Discuss the procedures to decide the disputes arising out of the election of a Member of the Parliament or State Legislature under The Representation of the People Act, 1951. What are the grounds on which the election of any returned candidate may be declared void? What remedy is available to the aggrieved party against the decision ? Refer to the case laws.

(Answer in 250 words) 15

Q.12 Discuss the essential conditions for exercise of the legislative powers by ne Governor. Discuss the legality of re-promulgation of ordinances by the Governor without placing them before the Legislature.

(Answer in 250 words) 15

Q.13 While the national political parties in India favour centralisation, the regional parties are in favour of State autonomy.” Comment.

(Answer in 250 words) 15

Q.14 Critically examine the procedures through which the Presidents of India and France are elected.

(Answer in 250 words) 15

Q.15 Discuss the role of the Election Commission of India in the light of the evolution of the Model Code of Conduct.

(Answer in 250 words) 15

Q.16 Besides the welfare schemes, India needs deft management of inflation and unemployment to serve the poor and the underprivileged sections of the society. Discuss.

(Answer in 250 words) 15

Q.17 Do you agree with the view that increasing dependence on donor agencies for development reduces the importance of community participation in the development process ? Justify your answer.

(Answer in 250 words) 15

Q.18 The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 remains inadequate in promoting incentive-based system for children’s education without generating awareness about the importance of schooling. Analyse

(Answer in 250 words) 15

Q.19 How will I2U2 (India, Israel, UAE and USA) grouping transform India’s position in global politics?

(Answer in 250 words) 15

Q.20 Clean energy is the order of the day.’ Describe briefly India’s changing policy towards climate change in various international fora in the context of geopolitics.

(Answer in 250 words) 15

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Essay Question Paper: UPSC CSE Mains 2022

Section A

1. Forests are the best case studies for economic excellence
2. Poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world
3. History is a series of victories won by the scientific man over the romantic man
4. A ship in harbour is safe, but that is not what ship is for

Section B

5. The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining
6. You cannot step twice in the same river
7. A smile is the chosen vehicle for all ambiguities
8. Just because you have a choice, it does not mean that any of them has to be right

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PUBLIC ADMIN. (PAPER-II) QUESTION PAPER: UPSC Mains-2021

Section-A

Q1. Answer the following in about 150 words each: 10×5=50
(a) The preamble to the constitution of India provides a foundational framework of ideals and values for the Indian administration. Discuss.
(b) Examine the extent to which the ideal of Constitutionalism as ‘government by limited powers’ has been a functional reality in India.
(c) Red-tapism is a major obstacle to the implementation of ‘good governance’. Comment.
(d) The role and status of the Speaker in [the] parliamentary system have their foundation in the Speaker’s stance on neutrality. Comment.
(e) The Union government develops and practices strategies to [an] administer increasing number of existing local government services by sidelining local initiatives and discretion. Examine.
Q2. (a) Kautilya envisages protection, welfare and prosperity of the State and its people as the utmost concern of a ruler. In this context, discuss the significance of Kautilya’s emphasis on governing, accountability and justice in contemporary India. 20
(b) District Collector is the most important functionary in district administration in India. In light of the above statement, discuss the multidimensional responsibilities of District Collector in effecting coordinated developmental administration in India. 20
(c) The role of the Governor is of a sagacious counsellor, mediator and arbitrator rather than that of an active politician. In this context, examine the role of the Governor in state politics in India. 10
Q3. (a) Recruitment is the cornerstone of the whole public personnel structure and it revolves around the problem of attracting the best. Discuss the essential elements of a good recruitment system. 20
(b) Traditionally structured administrative systems have outlived their utility. Discuss as how administrative reforms can revamp, restructure and redesign the existing governmental structure to meet the new challenges faced by the Indian administration set-up. 20
(c) The government policy of large scale privatization of the key sectors of the economy may affect India’s economic health. Comment. 10
Q4. (a) As a constitutionally mandated body the Finance Commission stands at the centre of fiscal federalism. Evaluate the role of [the] Finance Commission in ensuring just and equitable resources sharing among the states and the union. 20
(b) Recent market approaches to public services present serious challenges to traditional and state-sponsored public service values. Evaluate the statement in the context of Indian administration. 20
(c) The increasing criminalization of politics is a major threat to the basic fabric of Indian democracy. Comment. 10

Section-B

Q.5. Answer the following in 150 words each: 10×5=50
(a) No rural development strategy can succeed unless it is complemented by appropriate Panchayati Raj Institutions. Examine the statement. 10
(b) NITI Aayog has been constituted to implement the goal of co-operative federalism. Discuss. 10
(c) Responsibility and accountability are two major goals of Good Governance. Discuss the statement in the context of Indian administration. 10
(d) The Prime Minister’s Office has become a powerful institution in itself by virtue of its role in decision- making on strategic issues of utmost importance. Examine the statement. 10
(e) Well planned and goal-oriented training programmes are the backbone of civil service system in India. Examine the statement. 10
Q.6. (a) Budget proposals in the Parliament/State Legislatures fail to ensure their effective scrutiny. Identify the factors which constrain effective scrutiny of the budget proposals. 20
(b) 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts aimed at making the third tier of government more powerful and effective for democratic decentralization. Critically examine the extent to which this goal has been transformed into reality. 20
(c) National Human Rights Commission is handicapped by its jurisdictional limitations of not being able to investigate the cases of violation of human rights by the armed forces. Discuss. 10
Q.7. (a) Contemporary urbanism advocates the integration of diverse modes of urban planning and management concerns. Discuss the above statement in light of urban development in India. 20
(b) Rural development programmes are designed to facilitate multifaceted growth of rural poor. Evaluate the role of some key rural development programmes in India in this context. 20
(c) Police- Public relations in India need to be improved. Suggest measures to strengthen relations between police and public. 10
Q.8. (a) In the past two decades India’s public policy on Disaster Management has shifted its focus from rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts to holistic management of disaster. Analyze. 20
(b) The institutional legacy of ‘well- entrenched state’ affected the post- reforms promises in India. Explain the statement in the light of economic reforms in India. 20
(c) Do you agree with the view that the civil service in India is losing its neutral and anonymous character? Argue your case. 10

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Section-A

Q.1 (a) Identify the Ethical traits on which one can plot the performance of a civil servant. Justify their inclusion in the matrix. (Answer in 150 words) 10
(b) Identify 10 essential values that are needed to be an effective public servant. Describe the ways and means to prevent non-ethical behaviour in the public servants. (Answer in 150 words) 10
Q.2 (a) Impact of digital technology as a reliable source of input for rational decision making in a debatable issue. Critically evaluate with suitable example. (Answer in 150 words) 10
(b) Besides domain knowledge, a public official needs innovativeness and creativity and creativity of a high order as well, while resolving ethical dilemmas. Discuss with suitable example(s). (Answer in 150 words) 10
Q.3. What does each of the following quotations mean to you?
(a) “Every work has got to pass through hundreds of difficulties before succeeding. Those that persevere will see the light, sooner or later.” – Swami Vivekananda (Answer in 150 words) 10
(b) “We can never obtain peace in the outer world until and unless we obtain peace within ourselves.” – Dalai Lama (Answer in 150 words) 10
(c) “Life doesn’t make any sense without independence. We need each other, and the sooner we learn that, it is better for us all.” Erik Erikson (Answer in 150 words) 10
Q.4.(a) Attitude is an important component that goes as an input in the development of human being(s). How to build a suitable attitude needed for a public servant? (Answer in 150 words) 10
(b) In case of crisis of conscience, does emotional intelligence help to overcome the same without compromising the ethical or moral stand that you are likely to follow? Critically examine.
(Answer in 150 words) 10
Q.5 (a) “Refugees should not be turned back to the country where they would face persecution or human right violation.” Examine the statement with reference to ethical dimension being violated by the nation claiming to be democratic with open society. (Answer in 150 words) 10
(b) Should impartial and being non-partisan be considered as indispensable qualities to make a successful civil servant? Discuss with illustrations. (Answer in 150 words) 10
Q.6 (a) An independent and empowered social audit mechanism is an absolute must in every sphere of public service, including judiciary, to ensure performance, accountability and ethical conduct, Elaborate.
(Answer in 150 words) 10
(b) “Integrity is a value that empowers the human being” Justify with suitable illustration.
(Answer in 150 words) 10

Section-B

Q.7. Sunil is a young civil servant and has a resolution for his competence, integrity, dedication and relentless pursuit of difficult and onerous jobs. Considering his profile, he was picked up by his bosses to handle a very challenging and sensitive assignment. He was posted in a tribal dominated district notorious for illegal sand mining. Excavating sand from the river belt and transporting through trucks and selling them in black market was rampant. This illegal sand mining mafia was operating with the support of local functionaries and tribal musclemen who in turn were bribing selected poor tribals and kept the tribals under fear and intimidation. Sunil being a sharp and energetic officer immediately grasped the ground realities and the modus operandi followed by the mafia through their devious and dubious mechanism. On making inquiries, he gathered that some of their own office employees are hand in glove with them and have developed a close unholy nexus. Sunil initiated stringent action against them and started conducting raids on their illegal operations of movement of trucks filled with sand. The mafia got rattled as many officers in the past had taken such strong steps against the mafia. Some of the office employees who were allegedly close to the mafia informed them that the officer is determined to clean up the mafia’s illegal sand mining operations in that district and may cause them irreparable damage. The mafia turned hostile and launched counter- counter-offensive. The tribal muscleman and mafia started threatening him with dire consequences. His family (wife and old mother) were stalked and were under virtual surveillance and thus causing mental torture, agony and stress to all of them. The matter assumed serious proportions when a muscleman came to his office and threatened him to stop raids, etc., otherwise, his fate will not be different than some of his predecessors (ten years back one officer was killed by the mafia).
(a) Identify the different options available to Sunil in attending to this situation.
(b) Critically evaluate each of the options listed by you.
(c) Which of the above, do you think, would be the most appropriate for Sunil to adopt and why?
(Answer in 250 words) 20
Q.8. You are Vice Principle of a degree college in one of the middle- class towns. Principal has recently retired and management is looking for his replacement. There are also feelers that the management may promote you as Principal. In the meantime, during annual examination the flying squad which came from the university caught the students red- handed, involving unfair means. A senior lecturer of the college was personally helping these students in this act. This senior lecture also happens to be close to the management. One of the students was son of a local politician who was responsible in getting college affiliated to the present reputed university. The second student was son of a local businessman who has donated maximum funds for running the college. You immediately informed the management regarding this unfortunate incident. The management told you to resolve the issue with flying squad at any cost. They further said such incident will not only tarnish the image of the college but also the politician and businessman are very important personalities for the functioning of the college. You were also given hint that your further promotion to Principal depends on your capability in resolving this issue with flying squad. In the meantime, you were intimated by your administrative officer that certain members of the student union are protesting outside the college gate against the senior lecture and the students involved in this incident and demanding strict action against defaulters.
(a) Discuss the ethical issues in this case.
(b) Critically examine the options available with you as Vice Principal. What option will you adopt and why? (Answer in 250 words) 20
Q.9. An elevated corridor is being constructed to reduce traffic congestion in the capital of a particular state. You have been selected as project manager of this prestigious project on your professional competence and experience. The deadline is to complete the project in next two years by 30 June ,2021, since this project is to be inaugurated by the Chief Minister before the elections are announced in the second week of July 2021. While carrying out the surprise inspection team, a minor crack was noticed in one of the piers of the elevated corridor possibly due to poor material used. You immediately informed the chief engineer and stopped further work. It was assessed by you that minimum three piers of the elevated corridor have to be demolished and reconstructed. But this process will delay the project minimum by four to six months. But the chief engineer overruled the observation of inspecting team on the ground that it was a minor crack which will not in any way impact the strength and durability of the bridge. He ordered you to overlook the observation of inspecting team and continue working with same speed and tempo. He informed you that the minister does not want any delay as he wants the Chief Minister to inaugurate the elevated corridor before the elections are declared. Also informed you that the contractor is far relative of the minister and he wants him to finish the project. He also gave you hint that your further promotion as additional chief engineer is under consideration with the ministry. However, you strongly felt that the minor crack in the pier of the elevated corridor will adversely affect the health and life of the bridge and therefore it will be very dangerous not to repair the elevated corridor.
(a) Under the given conditions, what are the options available to you as a project manager?
(b) what are the ethical dilemmas being faced by the project manager?
(c) What are the professional challenges likely to be faced by the project manager and his response to overcome such challenges?
(d) What can be the consequences of overlooking the observation raised by the inspecting team?
(Answer in 250 words) 20

Q.10 The coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic has quickly spread to various countries. as on may 8th, 2020 in India 56342 positive cases of corona had been controlling the transmission of coronavirus among its population. Multiple stragies became necessary to handle this outbreak. The Ministry of Health and family Welfare of India raised awareness about this outbreak and to take all implemented a 55-day lockdown throughout the country to reduce the transmission of the virus. Schools and colleges had shifted to alternative mode of teaching-learning-evaluation and cerfitication. Online mode became popular during these days.
India was not prepared for a sudden onslaught of such a crisis due to limited infrastructure in terms of human resource, money and other facilities needed for taking care of this situation. This disease did not spare anybody irrespective of caste, creed, religion on the one hand and ‘ have and have not’ on the other. Deficiences in hospital beds, oxygen cylinders, ambulances, hospital staff and crematorium were the most crucial aspects.
You are a hospital adminstrator in a public hospital at the time when coronavirus had attacked large number of people and patients were pouring into hospital day in and day out.
(a) What are your criteria and jusstification for putting your clinical and non-clinal staff to attend to the patients knowing fully well that it is hihgly infeectious disease and resources and infrastructure are limited ?
(b) If yours is a private hospital, whether your justification and decision would remain same as that of a public hospital ? (Answer in 250 words) 20
Q 11. A reputed food product company based in India developed a food product for the international market and started exporting the same after getting necessary approvals. The complany announced this achievement and also indicated that soon the product will be made available for the domestic consumers with almost same quality and health benefits. Accordingly, the company got its product approved by the domestic competent authority and launched the product in Indian market. The company colud increase its market over a period of time and earned substantial profit both domesctically and internationally. However, the random sample test conmducted by inspecting team found the product being sold domestically in variance with the approval obtained from the competent authority. On further investigation, it was also discovered that the food company was not only selling products which were not meeting the health standard of the country but also selling the rejected export products in the domestic market. This episode adversely affected the reputation and profitability of the food company.
(a) What action do you visualize should be taken by the competent authority againt the food company for violating the laid down domestic food standard and selling rejected export products in domestic market ?
(b) What course of action is available with the food company to resolve the crisis and bring back its lost reputation ?
(c) Examine the ethical dilemma involved in the case. (Answer in 250 words) 20
Q 12. Pawan is working as an officer in the Statement Government for the last ten years. Asa part of routine transfer, he was posted to another department. He joined in a new office along with five other colleagues. The head of the office was a senior officer conversant with the functioning of the office. as a part of general inquiry, Pawan gathered that his senior officer carries the reputation of being difficult and insensitive person having his own disturbed family life. Initially, all seem to go well. However, after some time Pawan felt the senior officer was belittling him and at times unreasonable. Whatever suggestions given or views expressed by Pawan in the meetings were summarily rejected and the senior officer would express displeasure in the presence of ours. It became a pattern of boss’s style of functioning to show him in bad light highlighting his shortcomings and humiliating publicailly. It became apparent that though there and no serious work’s related problems/shortcomings, the senior officer was always on one pretext or the other and would scold and shout at him. The continous harassment and public criticism of Pawan resulted in loss of confidence, self-esteem and equanimity. Pawan realized that his relations with his senior officer are becoming more toxic and due to this, he felt perpetually tensed, anxious and stressed. His mind was occupied with negativity and caused him mental torture, anguish and agony. Eventually, it badly affected his personal and family life. He was no longer joyous, happy and contented even at home. Rather without any reason he would loose his temper with his wife and other family members. The family environment was no longer pleasant and congenial. His wife who was always supportive to him also became a victim of his negativity and hostile behaviour. due to harassment and humiliation suffering by him in the office, comfort and happiness virtually vanished from his life. Tghus it damaged his physical and mental health.
(a) What are the options available with Pawan to cope up with the situation ?
(b) What approach Pawan should adopt for bringing peace, tranquillity and congenial enviroment in the office and home ?
(c) As an outsider, what are your suggestions for both boss and subordinate to overcome this situation and for improving the work performance, mental and emotional hygiene ?
(d) in the above scenario, whatr type of traning would you suggest for officers at various level in the government offices ? (Answer in 250 words) 20

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Q.1. Explain the difference between computing methodology of India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) before the year 2015, and after the year 2015. (Answer in 150 words) 10
Q.2. Distinguish between Capital Budget and Revenue Budget. Explain the components of both these budgets. (Answer in 150 words) 10
Q.3. How did land reforms in some parts of the country help to improve the socio- economic conditions of marginal and small farmers? (Answer in 150 words) 10
Q.4. How and to what extent would micro- irrigation help in solving India’s water crisis?
(Answer in 150 words) 10
Q.5. How is S-400 air defence system technically superior to any other system presently available in the world? (Answer in 150 words) 10
Q.6. Explain the purpose of the Green Grid Initiative launched at the World Leaders Summit of the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow in November, 2021. When was this idea first flouted in the International Solar Alliance (ISA)? (Answer in 150 words) 10
Q.7. Describe the key points of the revised Global Air Quality Guidelines (AQGs) recently released by the World Health Organisation (WHO). How are these different from its last update in 2005? What changes in India’s National Clean Air Programme are required to achieve these revised standards?
(Answer in 150 words) 10
Q.8. Discuss about the vulnerability of India to earthquake related hazards. Give examples including the salient features of major disasters caused by earthquakes in different parts of India during the last three decades. (Answer in 150 words) 10
Q.9. Discuss how emerging technologies and globalisation contribute to money laundering. Elaborate measures to tackle the problem of money laundering both at national and international levels.
.(Answer in 150 words) 10
Q.10. Keeping in view India’s internal security, analyse the impact of cross-border cyber attacks. Also discuss defensive measures against these sophisticated attacks. (Answer in 150 words) 10
Q.11. Do you agree that the Indian economy has recently experienced V-shaped recovery? Give reasons in support of your answer. (Answer in 250 words) 15
Q.12. “Investment in infrastructure is essential for more rapid and inclusive economic growth.” Discuss in the light of India’s experience.(Answer in 250 words) 15
Q.13. What are the salient features of the national Food Security Act, 2013? How has the Food security Bill helped in eliminating hunger and malnutrition in India? (Answer in 250 words) 15
Q.14. What are the present challenges before crop diversification? How do emerging technologies provide an opportunity for crop diversification? (Answer in 250 words) 15
Q.15. What are the research and developmental achievements in applied biotechnology? How will these achievements help to uplift the poorer sections of the society ? (Answer in 250 words) 15
Q.16. The Nobel Prize in Physics of 2014 was jointly awarded to Akassaki,Amano and Nakamura for the invention of Blue LEDs in 1990s. How has this invention impacted the everyday life of human beings ? (Answer in 250 words) 15
Q.17. Describes the major outcomes of the 26th session of the conference of the parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). What are the Commitments made by india in this conference? (Answer in 250 words) 15
Q.18. Describe the various causes and the effects of landslides.Mention the important components of the National Landslide Risk Management Strategy.(Answer in 250 words) 15
Q.19.Analysis the multidimensional challenges posesd by external state and non state actors, to the internal security of India,also discuss measures required to be taken to be combat these threats.
(Answer in 250 words) 15
Q.20. Analyse the complexity and intensity of terrorism, its causes, linkages and obnoxious nexus. Also suggest measures required to be taken to eradicate the menace of terrorism.(Answer in 250 words) 15

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UPSC

ABOUT CIVIL SERVICES

THE INTRODUCTION:-

In general, by civil services in India, we mean recruitment through Civil Services Examination conducted by the UPSC every year.
This includes IAS, IPS, IRS, IFS and others.
The top rankers generally get selected for IAS, IPS & IFS.
They serve in different capacity from DM/SP to Secretary/Chief Secretary and Cabinet Secretary.

THE BEGINNING OF CIVIL SERVICES IN INDIA :-

In 1793 Lord Cornwallis established civils services in India, hence he is known as the father of the British Indian civil services.
In 1853 for the first time merit system was introduced on the recommendations of Macaulay Committee.
Civil services came to be characterized as the “steel frame” by Lloyd George of which ICS as most popular service.

THE ROLE OF CIVIL SERVICES IN BRITISH INDIA :-

It played three main roles
(1) Law and order administration (2) Revenue administration (3) Judicial administration
Purpose
(1) It was to strengthen and consolidate the British administration in India
(2) Establish a strong empire

THE CIVIL SERVICES POST INDEPENDENCE :-

The legacy of the British India civil services was continued
IAS replaced ICS
UPSC/SPSC were established for recruitment
CSE came to be the main examination for recruiting IAS/IPS
There are All India Services, Central Civil Services and State Civil Services

THE ROLE OF CIVIL SERVICES POST‐
INDEPENDENCE :-

Maintaining Law and Order, security, unity and integrity
Nation‐building, brotherhood and nationhood
Welfare and social justice
. Socio‐economic transformation
Strengthening the foundation of democracy
Promoting citizen‐centric administration

THE SCHEME OF CIVIL
SERVICES EXAMINATION

ELIGIBILITY :-

Nationality: Must be a citizen of India for IAS, IPS and IFS
– For other services a citizen of Nepal, Bhutan and some other special cases allowed
Age limits: 21 to 32 for Unreserved category
– Age relaxation for OBC, SC/ST, Defence Service Personnel
Number of attempts: 6 for unreserved, 9 for OBC and no such number of attempts for SC/ST
Educational: A degree of any of Universities incorporated by an Act of Central or state legislature in India.( Appearing candidates are also allowed )

PLAN OF THE EXAMINATION
:-

Two successive stages:
(1) Civil Services (preliminary) Examination – This is objective type and is screening stage for selection in Main Examination
(2) Civil Services (Main) Examination – This includes written as well as interview

THE PRELIMINARY EXAM

Two papers of Objective type (MCQs) , each carrying 200 marks
i.e. 400 in total

PAPER-I

It is General Studies paper, having questions form history, geography, polity and governance, environment, current affairs etc
100 questions are there , each carrying 2 marks

NOTE: 1/3 marks deducted for each wrong answer

PAPER-II

It includes test of comprehension, general mental ability, basic numeracy, data interpretation etc
It consists of 80 questions each carrying 2.5 marks
1/3 marks cut for each wrong

NOTE: This paper is qualifying in nature, with a minimum of 33%
marksNOTE: The paper 1 marks determines the merit list, subject to
qualifying the paper 2. The cut off is determined by paper 1 marks.

THE MAIN EXAMINATION (WRITTEN)

THE PAPERS TO BE COUNTED FOR MERIT

PAPER I

ESSAY

250 MARKS

PAPER 2

GENERAL STUDIES1
(Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of The World and The Society)

250 MARKS

PAPER 3

GENERAL STUDIES-2
(Governance,Constitution,Polity, Social Justice and International Relations)

250 MARKS

PAPER 4

GENERAL STUDIES
PAPER 3
(Technology,
Economic
Development, Biodiversity,
Environment,
Security and
Disaster
Management)

250 MARKS

PAPER 5

GENERAL STUDIES
PAPER 4
( Ethics, Integrity
and Aptitude)

250 MARKS

PAPER 6

OPTIONAL PAPER 1

250 MARKS

PAPER 7

OPTIONAL PAPER 2

250 MARKS

NOTE: FOR PAPER 1 TO 7, UPSC HAS DISCRETION TO FIX
QUALIFYING MARKS IN ANY OR ALL OF THESE PAPERS

QUALIFYING PAPER

PAPER A

NOTE: THIS PAPER IS
NOT COMPULSORY
FOR CANDIDATES
FROM ARUNACHAL
PRADESH, MANIPUR,
MEGHALAYA,
MIZORAM,
NAGALAND AND
SIKKIM

ONE OF THE
INDIAN LANGUAGE
FROM 8TH
SCHEDULE

300 MARKS
(25% to
get qualified)

PAPER B

ENGLISH

300 MARKS
(25% to
get qualified)

THE MAINS EXAMINATION (INTERVIEW)

CONDUCTED FOR THOSE GETTING QUALIFIED IN WRITTEN
CARRIES 275 MARKS
No minimum qualifying marks is required
Meant to assess the mental calibre of a candidate, mental alertness, critical powers balance of judgement, intellectual and moral integrity etc
NOTE: Final result is based on marks obtained in written and interview (1750+275=2025)