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Public servants often work with the public from diverse backgrounds and with different viewpoints. How do you ensure that their needs will met out while maintaining professionalism?
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Describe the cultural significance of ‘Prayagraj’ in ancient India.
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GS-5		What are the policies and programmes of the Government of Uttar Pradesh to promote MSMEs?
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your suggestions to promote the tolerance and compassion among civil servants to serve better to weaker sections.
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GS-4		Write about the major republics located in Uttar Pradesh and their political system in the 6th century B.C.
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GS-5		Critically analyse the extent to which infrastructural development in Uttar Pradesh has contributed to economic diversification and regional equity.
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What is the role of empathy in shaping the attitude of a civil servant? How it can enhance their interaction with the public?
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GS-4		What was the policy of the British Government towards the Talukdars of Awadh after the revolution of 1857?
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GS-5		Identify the Ramsar sites of Uttar Pradesh and describe their features.
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Why the evaluation of unanticipated consequences is important in public policy planning? Answer with appropriate arguments.
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GS-4		Critically explain the efforts of the State Government towards strengthening the health infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh.
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GS-5		Describe the geographical distribution and characteristics of main types of natural vegetation found in Uttar Pradesh.
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What is the role of emotional intelligence in establishing harmony at disaster management and workplace?
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GS-4		Distinguish between the Consolidated Fund and the Contingency Fund of the State of Uttar Pradesh.
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UPPCS Mains 2024 GS-5		What are the benefits of commercialization of agriculture in Uttar Pradesh?
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How far the act of ‘Right to Information’ is effective in deciding the transparency in governance?
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Discuss the composition and jurisdiction of the State High Court of Uttar Pradesh.
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GS-5		What are the challenges to promote viticulture in Uttar Pradesh and how it can support economic development of Uttar Pradesh?
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Explain the difference between code of ethics and code of conduct and elucidate their behavioural impact and applications by appropriate examples.
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GS-4		What are the key challenges in ensuring an efficient law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh?
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GS-5		Mention the technological advancement adopted by the Uttar Pradesh Government to improve weather forecasting.
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Discuss the various skills by which a public servant may enhance public commitment to the rules of law.
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GS-4		Analyse the problems related to Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in Uttar Pradesh.
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GS-5		What are the policies of the Government of Uttar Pradesh to promote innovations in science and technology?
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How far the views of Swami Vivekananda’s are successful in developing the core ideals and values of morality in human behaviours? Discuss.
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GS-4		Discuss the role of ‘Inland Waterways Authority’ to boost the water transport and tourism in Uttar Pradesh.
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GS-5		Examine the participation of Uttar Pradesh Government in the “Digital India” national mission.
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Examine the role of the following in the context of civil service. A) Moral code of conduct B) Work culture
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GS-4		Discuss the role of ‘Smart City’ for better living conditions of the people of Uttar Pradesh.
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GS-5		What are the major scientific challenges for Uttar Pradesh in becoming a trillion dollar economy?
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“An environmental movement led by youth’s gain popularity through social media, rallies and collaboration with influences and scientists with time the movement gained public support and let the government to propose changes in the policy.” What will be your stand to cope with the situation as a civil servant?
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GS-4		What are the salient features of the architecture of Uttar Pradesh? Describe its key elements and styles.
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GS-5		Critically evaluate the achievements of global investor summits organized by the Uttar Pradesh Government.
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“A person’s real behaviour was be contrary to the person’s attitude towards specific subject.” Do you agree with this statement? Answer with suitable argument.
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GS-4		Discuss the causes for the rise of the towns in ancient Uttar Pradesh.
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GS-5		Introduce the major welfare schemes in the Uttar Pradesh State Budget 2025-26.
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What are the key difference between ethics in private relations (family, friendships) and public relations (business, politics)? Explain.
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GS-4		Critically analyse the role of Uttar Pradesh in the Indian Freedom Movement.
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GS-5		Describe the wildlife sanctuaries of Uttar Pradesh. Which of these sanctuaries are crucial for conservation of endangered species?
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As an administrator, develop an intervention programme for attitude change in “corruption free India”.
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Elucidate in detail the characteristics of major festivals and their socio-economic role in the rural areas of Uttar Pradesh.
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GS-5		Divide the geographical regions of Uttar Pradesh and explain their geographical, economic and cultural significance.
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Critically evaluate the role of society in shaping and internationalizing political attitudes.
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GS-4		“If a Second Chamber dissents from the first, it is mischievous; if it agrees, it is superfluous.” In the light of this famous statement, discuss the utility of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council.
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GS-5		How “Million Farmers School Program” and “National Mission on Natural Farming Scheme” can become key elements in promoting the commercialization of agriculture in Uttar Pradesh? Give your suggestions.
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You are a city commissioner. There is a reputed college in your city, which has the maximum number of girl students. The conditions of the toilets/washrooms in this college is very poor and pathetic due to which the girl students have to face many mental, physical and hygiene relate problems every day. The college administration is not paying any attention to these basic facilities of the girl students. As a city commissioner, what steps will you take to improve this basic facility of the girl students and against the indifference of the college administration?
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GS-4		“Panchayati Raj System has long success stories in Uttar Pradesh.” Corroborate with suitable examples.
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GS-5		Explain the problems and prospects for cultivation of flowers with reference to Uttar Pradesh.
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In the process of policy making by public administrators whether the priority should be given to the moral transparency or the effectiveness of consequences/results? Elucidate.
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GS-4		Discuss the role of Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission and explain the challenges before it for independent and impartial selection of public servants.
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GS-5		Describe the habitat condition, flora and fauna: the three ecozones of Uttar Pradesh.
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What is the moral basis of the work performance in the system of governance? Discuss in the light of result contingent and result non-contingent karma.
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GS-4		Organised crime and terrorism are grave challenges to national security. What arrangements have been made in Uttar Pradesh to counter this? Explain.
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GS-5		What are the research and development achievements in biotechnology in Uttar Pradesh? How will it help to uplift the poor section of society?
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What should be the nature of civil service values for a public administrator? How can he create a balance between these values in his personal and public life? Explain.
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GS-4		Examine the challenges of food security in Uttar Pradesh.
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GS-5		What are the main challenges facing the production, distribution and marketing of agricultural products in Uttar Pradesh? How can they be addressed by utilising science and technology developments while ensuring sustainable and inclusive growth?
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Discuss the moral bases to deal with the challenges of corruption prevailing in the present society.
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GS-4		Write a note on ‘Failure and future of public schooling education’ in Uttar Pradesh.
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GS-5		What role do private-public partnership play in improving employability in Uttar Pradesh? How can this be strengthened to provide more job opportunities to the youth?
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What do you understand by Moral insight? How does it help in Moral situation of civil servants?
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GS-4		Critically examine the process of appointment of the Advocate General and his functions in Uttar Pradesh.
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GS-5		How does the Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Export Policy – 2019 strengthens the agricultural export activities in the State?
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Examine the relevance of the following in the context of civil service. a) Spirit of service b) Courage of firm conviction.
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GS-4		Discuss the nature of regional parties in Uttar Pradesh. Throw light on their importance in the politics of state.
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GS-5		What are the key features of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor?
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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.
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GS-4		Describe the major stages in the formulation of Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) in Uttar Pradesh.
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GS-5		What are the key features and significance of the Lower Ganga Canal System in Uttar Pradesh?
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In the era of Globalization International ethics is the need of hour for ensuring peace and stability among the nations”. Explain critically.
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GS-4		Highlight the greater possibilities of tourism in Uttar Pradesh.
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GS-5		What is the Skill Development Scheme under One District One Product Programme of the Government of Uttar Pradesh?
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“Concealment of Information impedes public access and involvement”. In the light of this statement discuss the importance of information sharing and transparency in Government.
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GS-4		Explain the security challenges in the border areas of Uttar Pradesh.
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GS-5		What are the major schemes for Empowerment and Welfare of Divyaangjan in Uttar Pradesh?
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Describe various components of attitude and discuss factors that influence attitude formation.
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GS-4		Discuss the architectural features of the monuments of Agra.
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GS-5		What are the major benefits of the Poorvanchal Expressway Project?
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Discuss any two important attributes which you consider important for public servant. Justify your answer.
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GS-4		Identify the sites related to Harappan Civilization in Uttar Pradesh.
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GS-5		What are the main features of the Uttar Pradesh Millets Revival Programme?
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How can liberality and objectivity be fostered among civil servants? Give your suggestion.
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GS-4		Discuss the role of Uttar Pradesh during the Non-cooperation Movement.
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GS-5		Mention the major problems and challenges associated with the utilization of the groundwater in Uttar Pradesh.
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Explain the role of emotional intelligence for good governance and administration.
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GS-4		What are the key objectives of the Uttar Pradesh Data Centre Policy-2021? Discuss.
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GS-5		What are the major guidelines of Uttar Pradesh Government with reference to Plastic Waste Management?
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What is the role of social influence in public administration? Elucidate with examples.
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GS-4		How much has the ‘Operation Kayakalp’ been significant in the efforts of converting the primary and upper primary schools into model schools? Analyse.
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GS-5		What is the Vision Plan 2030 of Uttar Pradesh Government with reference to the terrestrial ecosystem in the State?
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What do you understand by Ethical Governance? Elucidate with example.
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GS-4		Discuss the various stages of land reforms in Uttar Pradesh. How landless agricultural labourers were benefited from the land reforms?
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GS-5		What provisions have been made in the budget of Uttar Pradesh for 2023-24 to improve its infrastructure?
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While formulating public policies a civil servant must safely focus on the public welfare and while implementing those policies he must have a foresight to infer possible unexpected consequences”. Do you agree with this statement? Give arguments and justifications for your answer.
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GS-4		Examine the role of the Chief Secretary in the administration of Uttar Pradesh.
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GS-5		What recent initiatives has the Government of Uttar Pradesh undertaken to attract investment in the State?
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Can Bhagavadgita be an ethical guide for civil servants? Comment.
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GS-4		Throw light on the e.District Project of Uttar Pradesh government. Is it a good initiative in the direction of E.governance in Uttar Pradesh? Examine.
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GS-5		What are the key initiatives and strategies undertaken by the Government of Uttar Pradesh to promote social-forestry in the State?
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What is meant by Human Action in Ethics? Discuss the determinants and consequences of ethics in Human Action.
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GS-4		How do caste hierarchies and power structure affect access to resources and opportunities in rural Uttar Pradesh? Discuss.
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GS-5		Discuss the major facilities offered by Government of Uttar Pradesh for development of horticulture in the State.
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Rajeev is an idealist. He believes that, “Service to humanity is service to God”. One day he was going for an interview for 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 above circumstance.
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GS-4		Describe the role of Uttar Pradesh Police ‘Special Task Force’ in the prevention of the organized crime.
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GS-5		Critically analyse the current initiatives and future prospects for bio-energy development in Uttar Pradesh.
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What are the major principles of public life? Discuss with suitable examples.
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GS-4		Analyse the achievements of Baba Ramchandra as a Peasant Leader.
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GS-5		Outline the importance of the Meteorological Centre, Lucknow with reference to weather forecasts in Uttar Pradesh.
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Now a days social media is used to influence public opinion either in positive or in negative way. Being a civil servant, how will you solve this issue?
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GS-4		Throw light on the contributions of the warriors of Uttar Pradesh in the Freedom Struggle of 1857.
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Present an account of the missions included in the State Action Plan on Climate Change in Uttar Pradesh.
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Integrity without knowledge is weak and useless, but knowledge without integrity is dangerous and terrible”. What do you understand by this statement? Discuss.
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GS-4		Uttar Pradesh has an important place in the propagation of Buddhism. Explain.
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GS-5		Explain the ecological importance of the Wildlife Sanctuaries in the Tarai region of Uttar Pradesh.
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“Non-performance of duty by a public servant is a type of corruption”. Do you agree with this statement? Explain logically.
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GS-4		Discuss the nature and objectives of the first Ayush University established in Uttar Pradesh.
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GS-5		Analyse the importance of minerals in industrial development of Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh.
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Describe the strategies that civil servants can employ to overcome resistance to change and effectively persuade stakeholders to support new policies and initiatives.
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GS-4		Examine state government’s efforts, initiatives and policy directions in the medical and healthcare sphere with reference to Uttar Pradesh Health Policy 2018.
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GS-5		What are the major objectives and target group in Innovation Promotion Programmes of the Council of Science and Technology in Uttar Pradesh?
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