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UPPSC Mains 2024 — UP Specific Questions with Answers

All 32 UP Specific previous-year questions from UPPSC Mains 2024, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Ancient History of Prayagraj

   Describe the cultural significance of ‘Prayagraj’ in ancient India.

2. Q2.Smart Cities in Uttar Pradesh

   Discuss the role of ‘Smart City’ for better living conditions of the people of Uttar Pradesh.

3. Q3.Architecture of Uttar Pradesh

   What are the salient features of the architecture of Uttar Pradesh ? Describe its key elements and styles.

4. Q4.Urbanization in Ancient Uttar Pradesh

   Discuss the causes for the rise of the towns in ancient Uttar Pradesh.

5. Q5.Uttar Pradesh's Role in Indian Freedom Movement

   Critically analyse the role of Uttar Pradesh in the Indian Freedom Movement.

6. Q6.Festivals and their Socio-Economic Role in Rural UP

   Elucidate in detail the characteristics of major festivals and their socio-economic role in the rural areas of Uttar Pradesh.

7. Q7.Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council

   “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.

8. Q8.Panchayati Raj System in Uttar Pradesh

   “Panchayati Raj System has long success stories in Uttar Pradesh.” Corroborate with suitable examples.

9. Q9.Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission

   Discuss the role of Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission and explain the challenges before it for independent and impartial selection of public servants.

10. Q10.Law and Order / Internal Security

    Organised crime and terrorism are grave challenges to national security. What arrangements have been made in Uttar Pradesh to counter this ? Explain.

11. Q11.Food Security

    Examine the challenges of food security in Uttar Pradesh.

12. Q12.Ancient Republics of Uttar Pradesh

    Write about the major republics located in Uttar Pradesh and their political system in the 6th century B.C.

13. Q13.Education / Public Schooling

    Write a note on ‘Failure and future of public schooling education’ in Uttar Pradesh.

14. Q14.1857 Revolt and British Policy in Awadh

    What was the policy of the British Government towards the Taluqdars of Awadh after the Revolt of 1857?

15. Q15.Health Infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh

    Critically explain the efforts of the State Government towards strengthening the health infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh.

16. Q16.State Finances - Consolidated and Contingency Fund

    Distinguish between the Consolidated Fund and the Contingency Fund of the State of Uttar Pradesh.

17. Q17.Uttar Pradesh High Court

    Discuss the composition and jurisdiction of the State High Court of Uttar Pradesh.

18. Q18.Law and Order in Uttar Pradesh

    What are the key challenges in ensuring an efficient law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh?

19. Q19.NGOs in Uttar Pradesh

    Analyse the problems related to Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in Uttar Pradesh.

20. Q20.Inland Waterways and Tourism in Uttar Pradesh

    Discuss the role of ‘Inland Waterways Authority’ to boost the water transport and tourism in Uttar Pradesh.

21. Q21.MSME Promotion

    What are the policies and programmes of the Government of Uttar Pradesh to promote MSMEs ?

22. Q22.Environment (Ecozones, Flora, Fauna)

    Describe the habitat condition, flora and fauna : the three ecozones of Uttar Pradesh.

23. Q23.Science & Technology (Biotechnology), Social Development

    What are the research and development achievements in biotechnology in Uttar Pradesh ? How will it help to uplift the poor section of society ?

24. Q24.Agriculture, Economy, Science & Technology

    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 ?

25. Q25.Infrastructure, Economic Diversification, Regional Equity

    Critically analyse the extent to which infrastructural development in Uttar Pradesh has contributed to economic diversification and regional equity.

26. Q26.Economy (Employment, PPP), Social Development

    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 ?

27. Q27.Ramsar Sites, Environment

    Identify the Ramsar sites of Uttar Pradesh and describe their features.

28. Q28.Natural Vegetation, Environment

    Describe the geographical distribution and characteristics of main types of natural vegetation found in Uttar Pradesh.

29. Q29.Agriculture Commercialization

    What are the benefits of commercialization of agriculture in Uttar Pradesh ?

30. Q30.Viticulture, Agriculture, Economic Development

    What are the challenges to promote viticulture in Uttar Pradesh and how it can support economic development of Uttar Pradesh ?

31. Q31.Weather Forecasting, Technology

    Mention the technological advancement adopted by the Uttar Pradesh Government to improve weather forecasting.

32. Q32.Science and Technology, Innovation

    What are the policies of the Government of Uttar Pradesh to promote innovations in science and technology ?