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UPPSC Mains 2023 — UP Specific Questions with Answers

All 39 UP Specific previous-year questions from UPPSC Mains 2023, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Administration/Education Policy

   How much has the 'Operation Kayakalp' been significant in the efforts of converting the primary and upper primary schools into model schools ? Analyse.

2. Q2.Administration/Economy/Land Reforms

   Discuss the various stages of land reforms in Uttar Pradesh. How landless agricultural laboures were benefited from the land reforms ?

3. Q3.Role of Chief Secretary

   Examine the role of the Chief Secretary in the administration of Uttar Pradesh.

4. Q4.e.District Project and E-governance

   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.

5. Q5.Caste, Power Structure, and Resource Access in Rural UP

   How do caste hierarchies and power structure affect access to resources and opportunities in rural Uttar Pradesh ? Discuss.

6. Q6.Role of UP Police 'Special Task Force' in preventing Organized Crime

   Describe the role of Uttar Pradesh Police 'Special Task Force' in the prevention of the organized crime.

7. Q7.Baba Ramchandra as a Peasant Leader

   Analyse the achievements of Baba Ramchandra as a Peasant Leader.

8. Q8.UP Warriors' Contributions to 1857 Freedom Struggle

   Throw light on the contributions of the warriors of Uttar Pradesh in the Freedom Struggle of 1857.

9. Q9.UP's Role in Buddhism Propagation

   Uttar Pradesh has an important place in the propagation of Buddhism. Explain.

10. Q10.First Ayush University in UP

    Discuss the nature and objectives of the first Ayush University established in Uttar Pradesh.

11. Q11.Polity/Regional Parties

    Discuss the nature of regional parties in Uttar Pradesh. Throw light on their importance in the politics of state.

12. Q12.Uttar Pradesh Health Policy 2018

    Examine state government’s efforts, initiatives and policy directions in the medical and healthcare sphere with reference to Uttar Pradesh Health Policy 2018.

13. Q13.Administration/Panchayati Raj/Rural Development

    Describe the major stages in the formulation of Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) in Uttar Pradesh.

14. Q14.Culture/Tourism

    Highlight the greater possibilities of tourism in Uttar Pradesh.

15. Q15.Administration/Security

    Explain the security challenges in the border areas of Uttar Pradesh.

16. Q16.History/Culture/Architecture

    Discuss the architectural features of the monuments of Agra.

17. Q17.History/Ancient History/Harappan Civilization

    Identify the sites related to Harappan Civilization in Uttar Pradesh.

18. Q18.History/Modern History/Freedom Struggle

    Discuss the role of Uttar Pradesh during the Non-cooperation Movement.

19. Q19.Administration/Policy/IT Policy

    What are the key objectives of the Uttar Pradesh Data Centre Policy-2021 ? Discuss.

20. Q20.Agriculture Export Policy

    How does the Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Export Policy - 2019 strengthens the agricultural export activities in the State ?

21. Q21.Environment/Ecosystem/Vision Plan

    What is the Vision Plan 2030 of Uttar Pradesh Government with reference to the terrestrial ecosystem in the State ?

22. Q22.Economy/Budget/Infrastructure

    What provisions have been made in the budget of Uttar Pradesh for 2023-24 to improve its infrastructure ?

23. Q23.Investment Initiatives

    What recent initiatives has the Government of Uttar Pradesh undertaken to attract investment in the State ?

24. Q24.Social Forestry

    What are the key initiatives and strategies undertaken by the Government of Uttar Pradesh to promote social-forestry in the State ?

25. Q25.Horticulture Development

    Discuss the major facilities offered by Government of Uttar Pradesh for development of horticulture in the State.

26. Q26.Bio-energy Development

    Critically analyse the current initiatives and future prospects for bio-energy development in Uttar Pradesh.

27. Q27.Meteorological Centre & Weather Forecasts

    Outline the importance of the Meteorological Centre, Lucknow with reference to weather forecasts in Uttar Pradesh.

28. Q28.Climate Change Action Plan

    Present an account of the missions included in the State Action Plan on Climate Change in Uttar Pradesh.

29. Q29.Wildlife Sanctuaries (Tarai Region)

    Explain the ecological importance of the Wildlife Sanctuaries in the Tarai region of Uttar Pradesh.

30. Q30.Minerals & Industrial Development (Bundelkhand)

    Analyse the importance of minerals in industrial development of Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh.

31. Q31.Industrial Development/Defence Corridor

    What are the key features of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor ?

32. Q32.Innovation Promotion Programmes

    What are the major objectives and target group in Innovation Promotion Programmes of the Council of Science and Technology in Uttar Pradesh ?

33. Q33.Irrigation/Infrastructure

    What are the key features and significance of the Lower Ganga Canal System in Uttar Pradesh ?

34. Q34.Skill Development/ODOP Scheme

    What is the Skill Development Scheme under One District One Product Programme of the Government of Uttar Pradesh ?

35. Q35.Social Welfare/Divyaangjan Empowerment

    What are the major schemes for Empowerment and Welfare of Divyaangjan in Uttar Pradesh ?

36. Q36.Infrastructure/Expressways

    What are the major benefits of the Poorvanchal Expressway Project ?

37. Q37.Agriculture/Millets Revival

    What are the main features of the Uttar Pradesh Millets Revival Programme ?

38. Q38.Environment/Water Resources/Groundwater

    Mention the major problems and challenges associated with the utilization of the groundwater in Uttar Pradesh.

39. Q39.Environment/Waste Management/Plastic Waste

    What are the major guidelines of Uttar Pradesh Government with reference to Plastic Waste Management ?