UPPSC Mains GS II: Governance and Welfare

2025

Section A · Q6 · UPPSC 2025 · UPGS2 · 8 marks · Solution

Explain the main issues relating to Human Resource Development in India.

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Section B · Q14 · UPPSC 2025 · UPGS2 · 12 marks · Solution

Public Interest Litigation (PIL) is an important tool for promoting social justice and protecting the rights of marginalized communities. Analyse with suitable examples.

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Section B · Q15 · UPPSC 2025 · UPGS2 · 12 marks · Solution

How does the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system align with the objectives of Digital India and good governance? Analyze.

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Section B · Q16 · UPPSC 2025 · UPGS2 · 12 marks · Solution

Examine the emerging dimensions of e-governance and explain how they contribute to making government services more accessible, transparent and efficient.

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2024

Section A · Q2 · UPPSC 2024 · UPGS2 · 8 marks · Solution

Write the role of NITI Aayog in the development of India.

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Section A · Q6 · UPPSC 2024 · UPGS2 · 8 marks · Solution

What is the role of self-help groups in rural development?

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Section A · Q7 · UPPSC 2024 · UPGS2 · 8 marks · Solution

Examine the role of civil society in Indian administrative development.

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Section A · Q9 · UPPSC 2024 · UPGS2 · 8 marks · Solution

Describe the organisational structure and funding of the World Health Organisation (WHO).

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Section B · Q15 · UPPSC 2024 · UPGS2 · 12 marks · Solution

What challenges is the Government facing in implementing welfare schemes for the most vulnerable sections?

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2023

Section A · Q5 · UPPSC 2023 · UPGS2 · 8 marks · Solution

"Transparency and Accountability are complementary to each other." Comment.

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Section A · Q6 · UPPSC 2023 · UPGS2 · 8 marks · Solution

Write an analytical note on the composition and functions of Self-Help Groups.

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Section A · Q7 · UPPSC 2023 · UPGS2 · 8 marks · Solution

“The application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is for delivering government service.” Discuss.

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Section B · Q16 · UPPSC 2023 · UPGS2 · 12 marks · Solution

Discuss the various aspects relating to the management of Health Services in the State of Uttar Pradesh.

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Section B · Q17 · UPPSC 2023 · UPGS2 · 12 marks · Solution

What is Citizen’s Charter? What is its role in the welfare of citizens?

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2022

Section A · Q1 · UPPSC 2022 · UPGS2 · 8 marks · Solution

Describe the salient features of “UMANG Scheme” related to e-governance.

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Section A · Q2 · UPPSC 2022 · UPGS2 · 8 marks · Solution

What are the fundamental causes of poverty and hunger? What government schemes have been implemented to eliminate poverty and hunger?

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Section B · Q11 · UPPSC 2022 · UPGS2 · 12 marks · Solution

Discuss the challenges before Self Help Groups (SHGs). What are the measures to make it effective and beneficial?

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Section B · Q12 · UPPSC 2022 · UPGS2 · 12 marks · Solution

Describing the objective of the “Mission Shakti” program run by the Government of Uttar Pradesh, tell how far it has been successful in achieving its objectives?

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2021

Section A · Q1 · UPPSC 2021 · UPGS2 · 8 marks · Solution

Discuss the role of Non-Government Organizations in the process of policy formulation.

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Section B · Q11 · UPPSC 2021 · UPGS2 · 12 marks · Solution

Discuss the role of Civil Services in a democratic set-up with special reference to India.

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2020

Section A · Q5 · UPPSC 2020 · UPGS2 · 8 marks · Solution

Examine the role of Non-Governmental Organisations (N.G.O.s) for the rural development in Uttar Pradesh.

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Section A · Q6 · UPPSC 2020 · UPGS2 · 8 marks · Solution

Evaluate the role of Information and Communications Technology in the context of government policies.

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Section A · Q7 · UPPSC 2020 · UPGS2 · 8 marks · Solution

Analyse various aspects relating to Management of Human Resources in India.

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Section B · Q14 · UPPSC 2020 · UPGS2 · 12 marks · Solution

Identify the major pressure groups in Indian Politics and examine their role in it.

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Section B · Q15 · UPPSC 2020 · UPGS2 · 12 marks · Solution

To what extent has e-governance made the administrative system more citizen-centric? Can the e-governance system be made more effective?

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Section B · Q17 · UPPSC 2020 · UPGS2 · 12 marks · Solution

Evaluate the impact of welfare schemes implemented for the welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes by Uttar Pradesh Government.

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Section B · Q20 · UPPSC 2020 · UPGS2 · 12 marks · Solution

Discuss the role of the World Health Organisation (W.H.O.) in the period of Corona (Covid-19).

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2019

Section A · Q3 · UPPSC 2019 · UPGS2 · 8 marks · Solution

"The traditional quality of Civil Services has been Neutrality". Explain it.

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Section A · Q6 · UPPSC 2019 · UPGS2 · 8 marks · Solution

Describe the Vulture Conservation Project of Uttar Pradesh Government.

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Section B · Q17 · UPPSC 2019 · UPGS2 · 12 marks · Solution

What do you understand by 'Bodo Problem'? Do you think that the Bodo Peace Agreement 2020 will ensure the development and peace in Assam? Evaluate.

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2018

Section A · Q3 · UPPSC 2018 · UPGS2 · 8 marks · Solution

Throw light on the challenges and problems of farmers and the agriculture sector in Uttar Pradesh. Suggest measures for improvement.

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Section A · Q4 · UPPSC 2018 · UPGS2 · 8 marks · Solution

What are electoral bonds? Are they capable of bringing transparency in the political funding system?

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Section A · Q5 · UPPSC 2018 · UPGS2 · 8 marks · Solution

What has been the impact of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) on India's rural life? Describe.

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Section B · Q13 · UPPSC 2018 · UPGS2 · 12 marks · Solution

The action of the Indian Government on Article 370 has changed the status-quo in Jammu and Kashmir. How will it affect development in the region? Discuss.

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Section B · Q16 · UPPSC 2018 · UPGS2 · 12 marks · Solution

Clarify e-governance. Explain the features and advantages of e-governance. What are the main challenges before it?

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