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UPPSC Mains 2025 — UP Specific Questions with Answers

All 40 UP Specific previous-year questions from UPPSC Mains 2025, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Cultural significance of Ayodhya based on ancient literature

   Describe the cultural significance of 'Ayodhya' on the basis of ancient literature.

2. Q2.Agricultural Innovation and its Impact

   Discuss innovation in the agricultural sector of Uttar Pradesh and analyze its impact on farmer's income and rural employment.

3. Q3.Jainism in Mathura/Braj Region

   “Ancient Mathura was the womb place of Jain Archaeological sources.” Clarify this statement on the basis of Jain Archaeological sites in Braj Region.

4. Q4.Magh Mela and Kumbh Mela

   Elucidate the significance of Magh Mela and Kumbh Mela in the culture of Uttar Pradesh and focus on their salient features.

5. Q5.1857 Revolt in Uttar Pradesh

   How did cities of Meerut, Lucknow, Kanpur and Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh contribute to the 1857 Revolt and what were the key events that took place in the State during this pivotal period ?

6. Q6.Folk Songs of Uttar Pradesh (Birha & Kajari)

   Elucidate the significance of Birha and Kajari folk songs in the cultural life of Uttar Pradesh.

7. Q7.Centre-State Relations (with UP context)

   Describe the Constitutional provisions related to Centre-State relations in Indian Constitution and throw light on its relevance in the context of Uttar Pradesh.

8. Q8.Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly (Polity)

   Discuss the composition, powers and functions of the Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh.

9. Q9.Citizen Charter (Administration/Polity)

   "Citizen Charter should be of the Citizen, by the Citizen and for the Citizen." Discuss with special reference to Uttar Pradesh.

10. Q10.Organized Crime, Terrorism and Security (Administration/Security)

    Elucidate the relationship between organized crime and terrorism and examine its impact on security of Uttar Pradesh.

11. Q11.Science & Technology Policy, R&D Ecosystem (Administration/Governance)

    Evaluate the role of Uttar Pradesh Science and Technology Policy, 2025 and the Council of Science and Technology (CST-UP) in building a resilient R&D ecosystem.

12. Q12.Indo-Islamic architecture of Agra

    Agra's Indo-Islamic architecture has blend of Indian, Persian and Islamic styles. Comment.

13. Q13.AYUSH Policy, Wellness Tourism, Agricultural Diversification (Economy/Governance)

    Critically examine the socio-economic potential of the new UP AYUSH Policy, 2025 in promoting wellness tourism and agricultural diversification.

14. Q14.Arya Samaj's contribution to education in Uttar Pradesh

    Discuss in short the contribution of Arya Samaj in education of Uttar Pradesh.

15. Q15.Cultural significance of literature and music in daily life in Uttar Pradesh

    Elucidate the cultural significance of literature and music in day to day life of people of Uttar Pradesh.

16. Q16.Role of Governor of Uttar Pradesh as Constitutional Head

    Comment on the role of the Governor of Uttar Pradesh as a Constitutional Head.

17. Q17.Jurisdiction and role of Allahabad High Court in upholding constitutional values

    Discuss the Jurisdiction of Allahabad High Court and its role in upholding Constitutional values.

18. Q18.Relevance of the Right to Information Act in Uttar Pradesh

    Comment on the relevance of the Right to Information Act in Uttar Pradesh.

19. Q19.Social media and internal security threats in Uttar Pradesh

    Define Social Media and identify few threats it has generated for internal security with special reference to Uttar Pradesh.

20. Q20.Rural Health Challenges

    Underline the main challenges pertaining to health in rural areas of Uttar Pradesh in the light of latest rural health data.

21. Q21.Tax Reforms

    Discuss the recent tax reforms undertaken by the Uttar Pradesh Government.

22. Q22.Science & Technology/Education

    Describe the role of science exhibition, fairs and campaigns in spreading scientific approach in Uttar Pradesh.

23. Q23.Social Welfare/Women & Child Development/Government Schemes

    Describe the benefits and challenges of Womens and Child Welfare Schemes implemented in Uttar Pradesh in the last decade.

24. Q24.Industry/Economy/Defence Corridor

    Analyse in detail the role of Defence Industrial Corridor in promoting industrial and regional development in Uttar Pradesh.

25. Q25.Environment/Energy/Government Policy

    What are the aims and objectives of Green Hydrogen Policy – 2024 of Uttar Pradesh Government ? Mention the governments incentives for Green Hydrogen Projects.

26. Q26.Economy/Mining/Regional Development (Bundelkhand)

    In the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh, the mining industry is in a state of illness not due to a lack of minerals, but due to poor management. Evaluate above statement.

27. Q27.Agriculture, Horticulture, Fisheries, Economic Development

    Discuss how economic progress of Uttar Pradesh is possible through integrated development of agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and allied activities.

28. Q28.Agricultural Risk Management, Crop Insurance Schemes

    Evaluate the crop insurance schemes and their impact on agricultural risk management in Uttar Pradesh.

29. Q29.Environment, Pollution Control, Industrial Categorization, Taj Trapezium Zone

    As per Taj Trapezium Zone Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority, what are the criteria for the four types of categorization of industries, namely Red, Green, Orange and White ?

30. Q30.Economic Development, Manufacturing, Information Technology, BIMARU states

    Uttar Pradesh is evolving from a “BIMARU” state into a manufacturing and information technology power house. Highlight the key areas of development and progress in the state to support this statement.

31. Q31.Science and Technology, Innovation, Research Facilities (DST, FIST, SATHI)

    Explain the role of research facilities of DST, FIST and SATHI in contributing to science and technology innovation in Uttar Pradesh.

32. Q32.Investment Schemes (Invest U.P.)

    What is the concept of invest U. P. ? Evaluate its role in the economic development of Uttar Pradesh.

33. Q33.Digital Empowerment, Investment Destination, Economic Vision

    Highlight the holistic vision of transforming the Uttar Pradesh into a digitally empowered society and a leading investment destination.

34. Q34.Green Star Rating System

    What is “Green Star Rating System” launched in 2025 ?

35. Q35.Biomass Energy

    Biomass energy considered renewable and ecologically sensitive in Uttar Pradesh. Explain.

36. Q36.Silk Production Schemes

    Briefly evaluate the major schemes launched by Government of Uttar Pradesh to promote silk production.

37. Q37.Agricultural Sustainability (Soil Health, Input Cost)

    “Soil health and rising input cost are threatening the sustainability of agriculture in Uttar Pradesh.” Analyse this statement.

38. Q38.Municipal Waste Management

    Mention the guidelines of Uttar Pradesh Government for scientific processing and disposal of municipal waste.

39. Q39.Rural Development/Women Empowerment/Government Schemes

    What is Drone Didi Yojna of Uttar Pradesh ? How does this scheme contributes to the empowerment of women in rural area ?

40. Q40.Environment/Wildlife/Human-Wildlife Conflict

    Wildlife-human conflicts are increasing in Uttar Pradesh. Discuss its main causes and suggest effective measure to reduce it.