UPPSC Mains 2023 question paper: all questions by paper

Paper-1

Give an account of the Vedic literature.Write your answer →
Write a note on the contribution of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in modern education.Write your answer →
Discuss the role of Sardar Patel in the unification of India after independence.Write your answer →
What kind of hindrances does regionalism create in the development of India?Write your answer →
"Unemployment is the only cause for the prevalent poverty in India." Comment.Write your answer →
Do you agree with the statement that crime against women in India is increasing?Write your answer →
"Oceans are the storehouse of resources." Write a short note.Write your answer →
Soil profile plays an important role in agriculture. Do you agree?Write your answer →
Throw light on the Rohingya refugee crisis in South Asia.Write your answer →
Write a short note on the Nine Number Channel and its strategic importance.Write your answer →
Describe the architectural features of the temples of Nagar style.Write your answer →
Underline ideological dimensions of the uprising of 1857.Write your answer →
Evaluate the role of Bismarck in the unification of Germany.Write your answer →
How did Indian culture affect the world during the Corona pandemic period?Write your answer →
Evaluate the role of women organizations in women empowerment.Write your answer →
The process of urbanization leads to development or devastation in the society. Write your views.Write your answer →
Discuss the causes and consequences of internal human migration in India.Syllabus: Human migration-refugee problem of the World with focus on IndiaWrite your answer →
Discuss the relationship between El Niño and south-east monsoon in India and its impact on agriculture.Write your answer →
Write a short note on temperate cyclones. How do they impact India?Write your answer →
Discuss India's mineral development policy.Write your answer →

Paper-2

Why is the Preamble called the Philosophy of the Indian Constitution?Write your answer →
Why is the 42nd Amendment called a revision of the Indian Constitution?Write your answer →
Mention three demerits of Judicial Activism.Write your answer →
How is the power of Governor to Pardon different from the power of the President under Article 72 of the Indian Constitution?Write your answer →
"Transparency and Accountability are complementary to each other." Comment.Write your answer →
Write an analytical note on Self-Help Groups (SHGs), their composition and functions.Write your answer →
"The application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is for delivering government services." Discuss.Syllabus: Government policies and interventions for development in various…Write your answer →
The failure of SAARC forced India to strengthen BIMSTEC. Explain.Write your answer →
Explain the rationale behind India's involvement in QUAD.Write your answer →
What is the significance of India's Presidency in G-20? Discuss.Write your answer →
Critically examine the increasing powers and role of the Prime Minister. How does it impact other institutions?Write your answer →
How does the federal structure in India accommodate the diverse needs and aspirations of different states? Are there any challenges? If yes, how are they addressed?Syllabus: issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structureWrite your answer →
What alternative mechanisms of dispute resolution have emerged in recent years? How effective have they been?Syllabus: Dispute redressal mechanisms and institutionsWrite your answer →
Describe the law-making process in the Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh.Write your answer →
Clarify the role of Civil Servants in strengthening the democratic process in India.Write your answer →
Discuss the various aspects relating to the management of Health Services in the State of Uttar Pradesh.Syllabus: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to HealthWrite your answer →
What is Citizen’s Charter? What is its role in the Welfare of Citizens?Write your answer →
"India is ready for World leadership." Analyze this comment.Write your answer →
How has the Indian diaspora emerged as an asset in the protection of national interest in America? Analyze.Write your answer →
"Indo-Pak relations are an illusion at present." Discuss the inherent problems that repeatedly bitter India-Pak relations.Write your answer →

Paper-3

Evaluate the policies of the Government of India regarding the promotion of food processing and related industries.Syllabus: Food processing and related industries in India -scope and…Write your answer →
Explain the implications of using E-technology to help the farmers.Write your answer →
What are the important challenges faced in the implementation of land reforms in India? Give your suggestions to remove these challenges.Write your answer →
Explain the budget-making process of the Government of India. Also, explain the difference between plan expenditure and non-plan expenditure.Write your answer →
"Infrastructure plays an important role in the economic development of a country." Discuss.Write your answer →
What is 'Blood Moon'? When does it happen?Write your answer →
What are the key objectives of India's moon mission program 'Chandrayaan-3'?Write your answer →
Cyber crimes are a big threat to national security. How can a country be protected from these crimes?Write your answer →
How can India's security forces be strengthened? Give your suggestions.Syllabus: Role,kind and mandate of security forces. Higher defense organizations in IndiaWrite your answer →
What is India's stand on the issues of nuclear proliferation? Explain.Syllabus: Challenges of International SecurityWrite your answer →
State the important objectives of NITI Aayog. How are the principles and functions of NITI Aayog different from those of the Planning Commission? Comment.Syllabus: Economic planning in India,objectives and achievements,Role of NITI AayogWrite your answer →
Explain the concept of inclusive growth. What are the issues and challenges with inclusive growth in India?Write your answer →
Describe the various efforts being made in India to achieve the 'Sustainable Development Goals' (SDGs).Syllabus: Pursuit of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's)Write your answer →
"Despite various measures to address food security, major challenges remain." Explain with reference to India.Syllabus: Distribution of major natural resources of World-WaterWrite your answer →
"The Public Distribution System (PDS) has proved to be the most effective instrument of Government policy over the years in stabilizing prices and making food available to consumers at affordable prices." Explain the statement.Syllabus: Public Distribution System- objectives, functioningWrite your answer →
What steps are being taken to meet the continuously increasing demand for energy resources in India? Discuss with special reference to renewable and sustainable energy resources.Syllabus: Distribution of major natural resources of World-WaterWrite your answer →
What are India's main achievements in biotechnology? How will these help in the upliftment of poor sections of society?Write your answer →
Distinguish between natural and manmade disasters. Also, elucidate the effectiveness of the disaster management system in India.Write your answer →
"Money laundering poses a serious threat to a country's economic sovereignty. Information and communication technology has made it more challenging." Explain.Syllabus: Government policies and interventions for development in various…Write your answer →
What positive and negative changes occurred due to the media revolution in India and around the world? Explain the role of media in national and international security.Syllabus: Challenges of International SecurityWrite your answer →

Paper-4

What do you understand by Moral insight? How does it help in the moral situation of civil servants?Write your answer →
Examine the relevance of the following in the context of civil service: (a) Spirit of service (b) Courage of firm convictionWrite your answer →
"A child learns values by what he observes around him." Discuss the role of family and society in the formation of values in the light of this statement.Write your answer →
"In the era of Globalization, International ethics is the need of the hour for ensuring peace and stability among nations." Explain critically.Write your answer →
"Concealment of Information impedes public access and involvement." In the light of this statement, discuss the importance of information sharing and transparency in Government.Write your answer →
Describe various components of attitude and discuss factors that influence attitude formation.Write your answer →
Discuss any two important attributes which you consider important for a public servant. Justify your answer.Write your answer →
How can liberality and objectivity be fostered among civil servants? Give your suggestions.Write your answer →
Explain the role of emotional intelligence for good governance and administration.Write your answer →
What is the role of social influence in public administration? Elucidate with examples.Write your answer →
What do you understand by Ethical Governance? Elucidate with examples.Write your answer →
"While formulating public policies, a civil servant must safely focus on public welfare, and while implementing those policies, he must have foresight to infer possible unexpected consequences." Do you agree with this statement? Give arguments and justifications for your answer.Write your answer →
Can Bhagavad Gita be an ethical guide for civil servants? Comment.Write your answer →
What is meant by Human Action in Ethics? Discuss the determinants and consequences of ethics in Human Action.Syllabus: determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actionsWrite your answer →
Rajeev is an idealist. He believes that, "Service to humanity is service to God." One day, he was going for an interview for a government job. He saw a severely injured person lying on the road who was asking for help. No one came forward to help. Rajeev took the injured person to the hospital and saved his life. But due to this reason, he lost the opportunity to get a government job. Comment on Rajeev's decision in the light of the above circumstance.Write your answer →
What are the major principles of public life? Discuss with suitable examples.Write your answer →
Nowadays, social media is used to influence public opinion either in a positive or negative way. Being a civil servant, how will you solve this issue?Write your answer →
"Integrity without knowledge is weak and useless, but knowledge without integrity is dangerous and terrible." What do you understand by this statement? Discuss.Write your answer →
"Non-performance of duty by a public servant is a type of corruption." Do you agree with this statement? Explain logically.Write your answer →
Describe the strategies that civil servants can employ to overcome resistance to change and effectively persuade stakeholders to support new policies and initiatives.Write your answer →

Paper-5

Critically examine the process of appointment of the Advocate General and his functions in Uttar Pradesh.Write your answer →
Discuss the nature of regional parties in Uttar Pradesh. Throw light on their importance in state politics.Syllabus: Current affairs and events of Regional, State. National and International importanceWrite your answer →
Describe the major stages in the formulation of Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) in Uttar Pradesh.Write your answer →
Highlight the greater possibilities of tourism in Uttar Pradesh.Write your answer →
Explain the security challenges in the border areas of Uttar Pradesh.Write your answer →
Discuss the architectural features of the monuments of Agra.Write your answer →
Identify the sites related to Harappan Civilization in Uttar Pradesh.Write your answer →
Discuss the role of Uttar Pradesh during the Non-cooperation Movement.Write your answer →
What are the key objectives of the Uttar Pradesh Data Centre Policy-2021? Discuss.Write your answer →
How much has the 'Operation Kayakalp' been significant in the efforts of converting primary and upper primary schools into model schools? Analyse.Write your answer →
Discuss the various stages of land reforms in Uttar Pradesh. How have landless agricultural labourers benefited from land reforms?Write your answer →
Examine the role of the Chief Secretary in the administration of Uttar Pradesh.Write your answer →
Throw light on the e-District Project of the Uttar Pradesh government. Is it a good initiative in the direction of E-governance in Uttar Pradesh? Examine.Write your answer →
How do caste hierarchies and power structures affect access to resources and opportunities in rural Uttar Pradesh? Discuss.Write your answer →
Describe the role of Uttar Pradesh Police 'Special Task Force' in the prevention of organized crime.Write your answer →
Analyse the achievements of Baba Ramchandra as a Peasant Leader.Write your answer →
Throw light on the contributions of the warriors of Uttar Pradesh in the Freedom Struggle of 1857.Write your answer →
Uttar Pradesh has an important place in the propagation of Buddhism. Explain.Write your answer →
Discuss the nature and objectives of the first Ayush University established in Uttar Pradesh.Write your answer →
Examine state government's efforts, initiatives, and policy directions in the medical and healthcare sphere with reference to Uttar Pradesh Health Policy 2018.Write your answer →

Paper-6

How does the Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Export Policy - 2019 strengthen the agricultural export activities in the State?Write your answer →
What are the key features of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor?Write your answer →
What are the key features and significance of the Lower Ganga Canal System in Uttar Pradesh?Syllabus: Specific knowledge of Uttar Pradesh regarding PoliticalWrite your answer →
What is the Skill Development Scheme under One District One Product Programme of the Government of Uttar Pradesh?Write your answer →
What are the major schemes for the Empowerment and Welfare of Divyaangjan in Uttar Pradesh?Write your answer →
What are the major benefits of the Poorvanchal Expressway Project?Write your answer →
What are the main features of the Uttar Pradesh Millets Revival Programme?Write your answer →
Mention the major problems and challenges associated with the utilization of groundwater in Uttar Pradesh.Write your answer →
What are the major guidelines of the Uttar Pradesh Government with reference to Plastic Waste Management?Write your answer →
What is the Vision Plan 2030 of the Uttar Pradesh Government with reference to the terrestrial ecosystem in the State?Write your answer →
What provisions have been made in the budget of Uttar Pradesh for 2023-24 to improve its infrastructure?Write your answer →
What recent initiatives has the Government of Uttar Pradesh undertaken to attract investment in the State?Write your answer →
What are the key initiatives and strategies undertaken by the Government of Uttar Pradesh to promote social forestry in the State?Write your answer →
Discuss the major facilities offered by the Government of Uttar Pradesh for the development of horticulture in the State.Write your answer →
Critically analyse the current initiatives and future prospects for bio-energy development in Uttar Pradesh.Write your answer →
Outline the importance of the Meteorological Centre, Lucknow, with reference to weather forecasts in Uttar Pradesh.Write your answer →
Present an account of the missions included in the State Action Plan on Climate Change in Uttar Pradesh.Write your answer →
Explain the ecological importance of the Wildlife Sanctuaries in the Tarai region of Uttar Pradesh.Write your answer →
Analyse the importance of minerals in the industrial development of the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh.Write your answer →
What are the major objectives and target groups in the Innovation Promotion Programmes of the Council of Science and Technology in Uttar Pradesh?Write your answer →