UKPSC Upper PCS Mains 2023 Paper 3: Indian Polity Question Paper PDF

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Uttarakhand: The UKPSC Upper PCS Mains 2023 Paper 3: Indian Polity, Social Justice and International Relation question paper is given below. It carried 200 marks with 3 hours allowed and had 39 questions. We have listed every question part-wise, followed by the complete bilingual (Hindi + English) PDF by SAMVEG IAS.

UKPSC Upper PCS Mains 2023 Paper 3: Indian Polity

Part – 1 (Marks – 30)

Note : There are 15 questions in this part. All questions are compulsory. Each question carries 02 marks. (Answer limit : 20 words)

  • Q1. What does it mean that India is a Republic State ?
  • Q2. What is the difference between Money Bill and Finance Bill ?
  • Q3. State the difference between GDP and GNP.
  • Q4. Write about the composition of the National Human Rights Commission.
  • Q5. Clarify the meaning of ‘Social Engineering’.
  • Q6. Name five important folk dances of Uttarakhand.
  • Q7. Related to environment, what is the significance of the Basel Convention, 1989 ?
  • Q8. Write the essential features of ‘Smart City’.
  • Q9. Define ‘Green Politics’.
  • Q10. Who are the ‘Van Gujjars’ in Uttarakhand ?
  • Q11. What are the reasonable restrictions imposed on the freedom of speech and expression under the Indian Constitution ?
  • Q12. Point out the key recommendations of the Second Administrative Reforms Commission Report.
  • Q13. Who are called the ‘Blue Helmets’ in the United Nations ?
  • Q14. Name the main functions performed by the Gram Panchayats.
  • Q15. What was the ‘Pani Rakho’ movement in Uttarakhand ?

Part – 2 (Marks – 50)

Note : There are 10 questions in this part. All questions are compulsory. Each question carries 05 marks. (Answer limit : 50 words)

  • Q16. What is meant by ‘Judicial Review’ ? How is it different from ‘Judicial Activism’ ?
  • Q17. Discuss the obligations of the National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights in India. Is it effective ?
  • Q18. What is “Nine-dash Line’ ? Why is it a bone of contention ?
  • Q19. Throw light on the key issues of the Uttarakhand State Focus Paper 2023-24. Name the priority sectors it seeks to strengthen.
  • Q20. State the objectives of Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana. What are the benefits of this scheme ?
  • Q21. What is meant by ‘Carbon Foot Print’ ? Why does it matter in the debate on climate change ?
  • Q22. Why are ‘Harela’ and ‘Bhitauli’ festivals celebrated in Uttarakhand ? Underline their significance.
  • Q23. Under the Representation of People Act, 1951, what are the norms governing the declaration of a Political Party as a State Party ?
  • Q24. Discuss the provisions available under the Indian Constitution to ensure the independence of the members of the Public Service Commissions from any external influence or pressure.
  • Q25. Elucidate the meaning of ‘Social Auditing’. In this respect, mention the duties of the ‘Uttarakhand Social Audit Accountability and Transparency Agency’. (U.S.A.T.A.)

Part – 3 (Marks – 40)

Note : There are 07 questions in this part. Candidate should attempt any 05 questions. Each question carries 08 marks. (Answer Limit : 125 words)

  • Q26. Describe the objectives of the ‘Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas’. What incentives have been offered by the Government of India to attract the ‘Pravasis’ to India ?
  • Q27. How Rohingya crisis has strained Indo-Bangladesh Relations ?
  • Q28. Examine the role of the Uttarakhand Government in promoting women empowerment and child development. Justify your answer with recent initiatives of the government.
  • Q29. What are ‘Sovereign Gold Bonds’ ? Discuss the main features and utility of the Union Government’s Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2022-23.
  • Q30. ‘The election of Srimati Draupadi Murmu as the President of India is a manifestation of women’s journey from women empowerment to women-led development.’ In the light of this statement, assess the implications of the Presidential victory of Srimati Murmu for the deprived sections.
  • Q31. Examine Uttarakhand’s Start-up Policy. In what ways, the ‘Uttarakhand Conclave and Grand Challenge 2022’ resolves to ensure a viable start-up eco-system for the entrepreneurs of Uttarakhand ?
  • Q32. It is said that ‘India’s Soft Power Prowess can make India a ‘Vishwa Guru’ once again’. Critically analyse this statement in the backdrop of India’s Soft Power Policy.

Part – 4 (Marks – 80)

Note : There are 07 questions in this part. Candidate should attempt any 05 questions. Each question carries 16 marks. (Answer Limit : 250 words)

  • Q33. ‘India’s G-20 Presidency will be inclusive, ambitious, decisive and action-oriented.’ Examine India’s opportunities and challenges as the President of G-20 in line with this resolve.
  • Q34. Explain the objectives of COP-27. Present an account of India’s role and contribution in the COP-27 meet held recently in Egypt.
  • Q35. Examine India’s outreach to the Central Asian Republics in the context of the recently concluded meet of Shanghai Co-operation Organisation (SCO) at Samarkand. What are the strategic objectives that India seeks to achieve through this organisation ?
  • Q36. Discuss how India’s strategic vision has led to the growing convergence of Indo-African relations. What are the challenges that India needs to overcome to deepen its ties with Africa ?
  • Q37. Evaluate India’s role as the President of the United Nations Security Council during December 2022. To what extent, India was successful in winning the confidence of the UN member states ?
  • Q38. “Devbhumi should also become Khelbhumi.” Citing recent initiatives of the Uttarakhand Government to promote sports in the state examine this statement. Do you think that sports can transform the economy and the health of the state ?
  • Q39. Examine the belief that ‘Sustainable development contributes to the sustainability of democracy’. In what ways has India demonstrated its committment to sustainable development to promote the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in recent years ?

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