UPPSC PRELIMINARY EXAM

Paper-I General Studies-I Duration: Two hours Marks - 200

* Current events of national and international importance.
* History of India and Indian National Movement.
* India and World geography - Physical, Social, Economic geography of India and the World.
* Indian Polity and governance - Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues etc.
* Economic and Social Development - Sustainable Development, Poverty Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector
Initiatives, etc.
* General Issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change- that do not require subject
specialization.
* General Science

Current events of national and international Importance:- On Current Events of National and International
Importance, candidates will be expected to have knowledge about them.

History of India & Indian National Movement:- In History emphasis should be on broad understanding social,
economic and political aspects of Indian History. In the Indian National Movement, the candidates are expected to
have synoptic view of nature and character of the freedom movement, growth of nationalism and attainment of
Independence.

India and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic geography of India and the World: In World
Geography only general understanding of the subject will be expected. Questions on the Geography of India will
relate to Physical, Social & Economic Geography of India.

Indian Polity and Governance - Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights
Issues, etc.:- In Indian Polity, Economic and Culture, questions will test knowledge of country's political system
including Panchayati Raj and Community Development, broad features of Economic policy in India and Indian
Culture.

Economic and Social Development - Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social
Sector Initiatives, etc.:- The candidates will be tested with respect to problems and relationship between
Population, Environment and Urbanization. General Issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate
Change - that do not require subject specialization, General awareness of the subject is expected from candidates.

General Science:- Questions on General Science will cover general appreciation and understanding of Science
including matters of every day observation and experience, as may be expected of a well educated person, who
has not made a special study of any scientific discipline.

Note:- Candidates are expected to have general awareness about the above subjects with special reference to Uttar
Pradesh.

Paper-II General Studies-II Duration: Two hours Marks - 200

 Comprehension.
 Interpersonal skills including communication skills.
 Logical reasoning and analytical ability.
 Decision making and problem solving.
 General mental ability
 Elementary Mathematics upto Class X level-Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry and Statistics.
 General English upto Class X level. General Hindi upto Class X level.
 Elementary Mathematics (upto Class X Level)

1. Arithmetic:- (i) Number systems: Natural Numbers, Integers, Rational and Irrational numbers, Real numbers,
Divisors of an Integer, prime Integers, L.C.M. and H.C.F. of integers and their Interrelationship. (ii) Average (iii)
Ratio and proportion (iv) Percentage (v) Profit and Loss (vi) Simple and Compound Interests (vii) Work and Time
(viii) Speed, Time and Distance

2. Algebra :- (i) Factors of polynomials, L.C.M. and H.C.F. of polynomials and their Interrelationship,
Remainder theorem, simultaneous linear equations, quadratic equations. (ii) Set Theory:- Set, null set, subsets and
proper subsets of a set, operations (Union, Intersections, difference, symmetric difference) between sets, venn
diagram.

3. Geometry:- (i) Constructions and theorems regarding triangle, rectangle, square, trapezium and circles, their
perimeter and area. (ii) Volume and surface area of sphere, right circular cylinder, right circular Cone and Cube.

4. Statistics:- Collection of data, Classification of data, frequency, frequency distribution, tabulation, cumulative
frequency. Representation of data - Bar diagram, Pie chart, histogram, frequency polygon, cumulative frequency
curves (ogives), Measures of Central tendency: Arithmetic Mean, Median and Mode.

General English upto Class X Level

1. Comprehension
2. Active Voice and Passive Voice
3. Parts of Speech
4. Transformation of Sentences
5. Direct and Indirect Speech
6. Punctuation and Spellings
7. Words meanings
8. Vocabulary & Usage
9. Idioms and Phrases
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2. ESSAY
There will be three sections in the question paper of Candidates will have to select Essay. One topic from each
section and they are required to write essay in 700 words on each topic. In the three sections, topics of essay will
be based on following sphere:

Section A: (1) Literature and Culture. (2) Social sphere. (3) Political sphere.
Section B: (1) Science, Environment and Technology. (2) Economic Sphere (3) Agriculture, Industry and Trade.
Section C: (1) National and International Events. (2) Natural Calamities, Land slide, Earthquake, Deluge,
Drought etc. (3) National Development programmes and projects.
 3. GENERAL STUDIES-I
1- History of Indian Culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient
to modern times.

2- Modern Indian history (from A.D.1757 to A.D. 1947): Significant events, personalities and issues, etc.

3- The Freedom Struggle- its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the
country.

4- Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country (till 1965A.D.).

5- History of the world will include events from 18 century to middle of the 20 century such as French revolution
of 1789, industrial revolution, World Wars, redraw of national boundaries, Socialism, Nazism, Fascism etc-their
forms and effect on the society.

6- Salient features of Indian Society and culture.

7- Role of Women in society and women's organization, population and associated issues, poverty and
developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies.

8- Meaning of liberalization, privatization and globalization and their effects on economy, polity and social
structure.

9- Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.

10- Distribution of major natural resources of World- Water, Soils, Forests in reference to South and South-East
Asia with special reference to India, Factors responsible for the location of industries (with special reference to
India).

11- Salient features of Physical Geography- Earthquake, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, Cyclone, Ocean Currents,
winds and glaciers.

12- Oceanic resources of India and their potential.

13- Human migration-refugee problem of the World with focus on India.

14- Frontiers and boundaries with reference to Indian sub-continent.

15- Population and Settlements- Types and Patterns, Urbanization, Smart Cities and Smart Villages.

16- Specific knowledge of Uttar Pradesh – History, Culture, Art, Architecture, Festival, Folk-Dance, Literature,
Regional Languages, Heritage, Social Customs and Tourism.

17- Specific knowledge of U.P.- Geography- Human and Natural Resources, Climate, Soils, Forest, Wild-Life,
Mines and Minerals, Sources of Irrigation.
 4. GENERAL STUDIES-II
1- Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basis
structure, Role of Supreme Court in evolution of basic provisions of Constitution.

2- Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States: issues and challenges pertaining to the federal
structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein.

3- Role of Finance Commission in Centre- State financial relations.

4- Separation of powers, dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Emergence and use of alternative dispute
redressal mechanisms.

5- Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other major democratic countries.

6- Parliament and State legislatures- structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers and privileges and
concerned issues.

7- Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary: Ministries and Departments of the
Government, Pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity, Public Interest
Litigation (PIL).

8- Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.

9- Appointment to various Constitutional posts, Powers, functions and their responsibilities.

10- Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies including NITI Aayog, their features and functioning.

11- Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their
design, implementation and Information Communication Technology (ICT).

12- Development processes- the role of Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Self Help Groups (SHGs),
various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.

13- Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of
these schemes, mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these
vulnerable sections.

14- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education ,
Human Resources.

15- Issues relating to poverty and hunger, their implication on body politic.

16- Important aspects of governance, Transparency and accountability, e-governance applications, models,
successes, limitations, and potential, citizens, charters and institutional measures.

17- Role of Civil Services in a democracy in the context of emerging trends.

18- India and its relationship with neighboring Countries.

19- Bilateral, Regional and Global groupings and agreements involving India and/ or affecting India's interest.

20- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India's interests- Indian Diaspora.

21- Important International Institutions, Agencies their structure, mandate and functioning.

22- Specific knowledge of Uttar Pradesh regarding Political, Administrative, Revenue and Judicial System.

23- Current affairs and events of Regional, State, National and International importance.
 5. GENERAL STUDIES-III
1- Economic planning in India, objectives and achievements, Role of NITI Aayog, Pursuit of Sustainable
Development Goals (SDG's).

2- Issues of Poverty, Unemployment, Social justice and inclusive growth.

3- Components of Government Budgets and Financial System.

4- Major Crops, Different types of irrigation and irrigation systems, storage, transport and marketing of
agricultural produce, e-technology in the aid of farmers.

5- Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices, Public Distribution System-
objectives, functioning, Limitations, revamping, issues of buffer stocks and food security, Technology missions in
agriculture.

6- Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream
requirements, supply chain management.

7- Land reforms in India since independence.

8- Effects of liberalization and globalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on
industrial growth.

9- Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

10- Science and Technology-developments and applications in everyday life and in National Security, India's
Science and Technology policy.

11- Achievements of Indians in science & technology, indigenization of technology. Developments of New
technologies, transfer of technology, dual and critical use technologies.

12- Awareness in the fields of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Space Technology,
Computers, Energy resources, nano- technology, microbiology, biotechnology. Issues relating to intellectual
property rights (IPR), and digital rights.

13- Environmental security and Ecosystems, Conservation of Wild life, Biodiversity, Environmental pollution and
degradation, environmental impact assessment,

14- Disaster as a Non-traditional security and safety challenge, disaster mitigation and management.

15- Challenges of International Security: Issues of Nuclear proliferation, Causes and spread of extremism,
Communication networks, role of media and social networking, Basics of cyber security, money laundering and
human trafficking.

16- India's internal security challenges: Terrorism, corruption, insurgency and organized crimes.

17- Role, kind and mandate of security forces, Higher defense organizations in India

18- Specific knowledge of Uttar Pradesh Economy:- Overview of UP Economy: State Budget, Importance of
Agriculture, Industry, Infrastructure and physical resources, Human Resources and Skill development.
Government Programmes and Welfare Schemes.

19- Issues in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry and Animal Husbandry.

20- Law and Order and Civil Defense with special reference to U.P.
 6. GENERAL STUDIES-IV
1. Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human action,
dimensions of ethics, ethics in private and public relationships, Human Values-lessons from the lives
and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators, role of family, society and educational
institutions in inculcating values.

2. Attitude: Content, structure, function, its influence and relation with thought and behavior, moral and
political attitudes, social influence and persuasion.

3. Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service: integrity, impartiality and nonpartisanship,
objectivity, dedication to public services, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-
sections.

4. Emotional Intelligence: concept and dimensions, its utility and application in administration and
governance, Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.

5. Public/Civil Service values and ethics in Public Administration: status and problems, ethical
concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions, laws, rules, regulations and conscience as
sources of ethical guidance, accountability and ethical governance, strengthening of moral values in
governance, ethical issues in international relations and funding, corporate governance.

6. Probity in Governance: concept of public service, philosophical basis of governance and probity,
information sharing and transparency in government. Right to Information, codes of ethics, codes of
conduct, citizen's charter, work culture, quality of service delivery, utilization of public funds,
challenges of corruption.

7. Case studies on above issues.

 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

PAPER-I-ADMINISTRATIVE THEORY
I. Basic concept: Meaning, Scope and significance of Public Administration; Evolution of Pubic
Administration as discipline (New Public Admn., New Public Management and New Public Services),
Public and Private Administration; its role in developed and developing societies; Ecology of
Administration-Social Political, Economic and Culture.

II. Theories of Administration: Classical theory (Henri Fayol, Luther Gullick and others); Scientific
management (Taylor and his associates): Bureaucratic theory (Max Weber and his critics); Human
Relations theory (Elton Mayo and his colleagues); Systems approach (Chester Barnard).

III. Principles of Organization: Hierarchy; Unity of Command, Span of Control, Power, Authority and
Responsibility, Coordination, Communication, Supervision, Centralization, Decentralization and
Delegation.

IV. Administrative Behavior: Decision-Making with special reference to the contribution of Herbert
Simon, Theories of Communication, Morale, Motivation and Leadership.

V. Structure of Organization: Chief Executive and his/her functions, Line, Staff and Auxiliary
Agencies, Departments, Corporation, Companies, Boards and Commissions, Headquarters and field
relationship.

VI. Personnel Administration: Bureaucracy and Civil Services, Classification, Recruitment, Training,
Career Development, Performance Appraisal, Promotion; Pay Structuring; Service conditions; Integrity
and Discipline, Employer-Employee relations; Retirement benefits; Generalists and Specialists;
Neutrality and Anonymity.

VII. Financial Administration: Concepts of Budget, Preparation, enactment and execution of the
Budget; Performance Budgeting, Zero Base Budgeting, Accounts and Audit.

VIII. Accountability and Control: Concepts of Accountability and Control, Control over
Administration; Legislative, Executive, Judicial and Citizen Control.

IX. Administrative Reforms: Concepts and processes, O & M, Work study and its techniques,
Problems and prospects.

X. Administrative Law: Concepts and significance, Delegated Legislation- meaning, types,

advantages, limitations and safeguards, Administrative Tribunals.

XI. Comparative and Development Administration: Meaning, nature and scope; Contribution of Fred
Riggs with special reference to the Prismatic-Sala Model; Concepts Scope and significance of
development Administration, Political, Economic and socio-cultural context of Development
Administration, Concepts of Administrative Development.

XII. Public Policy: Concepts and significance, Theories of public policy, Public Policy- formulation,
execution and evaluation.
 PAPER-II INDIAN ADMINISTRATION
I. Evolution of Indian Administration: Major Characteristics of Mauryan, Mughal and British
Periods.

II. Constitutional Setting: Parliamentary Democracy; Federalism; Secularism, Socialism.

III. Political Executive at the Union Level: President, Prime Minister, Council of Ministers: Cabinet
Committees.

IV. Structure of control Administration: Central Secretariat; Cabinet secretariat Ministries and
Departments, Boards and Commissions, Field Organizations.

V. Central- State Relations: Legislative, Administrative and Financial.

VI. Public Services: All India, Central and State Services; Union and State Public Service
Commissions; Training of Civil Servants.

VII. Machinery for Planning: Plan formulation at the national level; NITI Aayog, National
Development Council, Planning Machinery at the State and District levels.

VIII. Public Sector Undertakings: Forms, Top-level Managements, control and Problems.

IX. Control over Public Expenditure: Parliamentary Control; Role of the Finance Ministry,
Comptroller and Auditor General.

X. Administration of Law and Order: Role of Central and State Agencies in Maintenance of Law and
Order.

XI. State Administration: Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers, Chief Secretary, Secretariat,
Directorates.

XII. District Administration: Role and importance of District Magistrate / Collector: Land Revenue,
Law and Order and Developmental functions, District Rural Development Agency, Special Programmes
of Rural Areas.

XIII. Local Administration: Panchayati Raj and Urban Local Government; Features, forms and
problems; Autonomy of Local Bodies.

XIV. Administration for Welfare: Administration for the welfare of weaker sections with particular
reference to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes; Programme for the welfare of Women.

XV. Issue Areas in Indian Administration: Relationship between political and permanent Executives,
Generalists and Specialists in Administration, Integrity in Administration, People's Participation in
Administration, Redressal of Citizen's Grievances; Lok Pal and Lok Ayuktas; Administrative Reforms
in India.