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ESSAY
There will be three sections in the question paper of Essay. Candidates will have to select 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.
Main Examination Syllabus for General Studies paper I to VI

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 18th century to middle of the 20th century
such as French revolution of 1789, Industrial revolution, World Wars, redraw of
nationalboundaries, 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 empowernment, 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.
GENERAL STUDIES-II
1- Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant
provisions and basic 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 Reperesentation of People's Act. 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 neighbouring 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-Current affairs and events of Regional, National and International importance.
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) andSpace
Technology, Computers, Energy resources, nano- technology, microbiology, bio- technology.
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 defence organizations in India
18-Issues in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry and Animal Husbandry.
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 non-
partisanship, 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.
5-Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.
6- Public/Civil Service values and ethics in Public Administration: status and problems, ethical
concerns and dilemmas in government and privale 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.
7- 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.
8-Case studies on above issues.
GENERAL STUDIES-V
1-History, Civilization, Culture and Cities of UP.
2-Architecture, their significance and maintainability, museum, archive and archaeology of UP.
3-Contributions of UP in Pre and post 1857 freedom struggles of India.
4-Eminent freedom fighters and personalities of UP.
5- Rural, Urban and Tribal issues: social structure, festivals, fairs, music, folk dances, literature
and languages/dialects, social customs of UP.
6- Political System of UP: Governance, Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers, State
Assembly and State Council, Center-State Relation.
7- Public Service, Public Service Commission, Auditing, Advocate General, High Court and its
jurisdiction in UP.
8- Special State Selection Criteria, Official Language, Consolidated Fund and Contingency
fund, Political Parties and State Election Commission of UP.
9- Local Self Government: Urban and Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Right related issues in UP.
10- Good Governance, Eradication of Corruption, Lokayukta, Citizen Charters, E- Governance,
Right
to Information, Redressal Policy.
11-Land Reforms and its impact in UP.
12-Issues Related to Security in UP.
(I) Linkage between development and spread of extremism.
(ii) Role of External, State and Interstate actors in creating challenges to internal security
through communication networks, media and social networking sites,
(iii) Basic rules of cyber security, money-laundering and its prevention.
(iv) Various security forces and agencies and their mandate.
(v) Security challenges and their management in border areas, linkage of organized crimes with
terrorism.
13-Law and Order and Civil Defense in UP.
14- Medical and Health issues in UP
15-State Education System of UP.
16-Contribution of U P in development of India,
17-Current Affairs of UP.
18-Implementation of Jal Shakti Mission and other central welfare scheme in UP.
19-NGOs in UP: Issues, Contribution and Impact.
20-Tourism in UP: Issues and prospects.
21-Emphasis on Innovation in various fields in UP: Issues and it's impact on employement and
socio-economic development of the society.
GENERAL STUDIES- VI
1- Overview of Economy of UP: Main features of economy and State Budgets, Infrastructure and
importance of Physical Resources.
2-Trade, Commerce and industries of UP.
3-UP Government Schemes, Projects and Planned Development for welfare of People, Human
Resources and Skill Development.
4-Investment in UP: Issues and Impact
5- Public Finance and Fiscal Policy, Tax and Economic Reforms, One District One Product
Policy of UP Government.
6-Planning and management of renewable and non-renewable energy resources of UP. 7-
Demography, Population and Censuses of UP.
8-Commercialization of agriculture and production of agricultural crops in UP.
9-UP New Forest Policy.
10-Agro and Social Forestry in U.P
11-Agricultural Diversity, Problems of agriculture and their solutions in UP. 12-Developmental
Indices of UP in various fields.
13- Geography of UP: Geographical Location, Relief and Structure, Climate, Irrigation, Minerals,
Drainage System and Vegetation.
14-National Parks and Wild Life Sanctuaries in UP. 15-Transport Network in UP.
16-Power Resources, Infrastructure and Industrial Development of UP.
17-Pollution and Environmental Issues in UP, Pollution Control Board and its functions.
18-Natural Resources of UP-Soil, Water, Air, Forests, Grasslands, Wetlands.
19-Climate Change and Weather Forecasting issues in UP.
20- Habitat and Ecosystem, structure and function, adjustment, Flora and Fauna with reference
to UP.
21-Science and Technology: Its issues, advancements and efforts in UP.
22- Aquaculture, Viticulture, Sericulture, Floriculture, Horticulture, Arboric culture in up and
its impact on development of UP.
23-Evolvement of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for development of UP.
 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
GENERAL STUDIES-II Values-lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and
1- Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, administrators, role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values.
significant provisions and basic structure, Role of Supreme Court in evolution of basic 2- Attitude: Content, structure, function, its influence and relation with thought and
provisions of Constitution. behavior, moral and political attitudes, social influence and persuasion.
2- Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States: Issues and challenges 3- Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and non-
pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public services, empathy, tolerance and
and challenges therein. compassion towards the weaker-sections.
3-Role of Finance Commission in Centre-State financial relations. 4- Emotional Intelligence- concept and dimensions, its utility and application in
4-Separation of powers, dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Emergence and administration and governance.
5-Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.
use of alternative dispute redressal mechanisms.
6- Public/Civil Service values and ethics in Public Administration: status and problems,
5- Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other major democratic
ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and privale institutions, laws, rules,
countries.
regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance, accountability and ethical
6- Parliament and State legislatures-structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers
governance, strengthening of moral values in governance, ethical issues in international
and privileges and concerned issues.
relations and funding, corporate governance.
7- Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary: Ministries 7- Probity in Governance: concept of public service, philosophical basis of governance
and Departments of the Government, Pressure groups and formal/informal associations and probity, information sharing and transparency in government. Right to Information,
and their role in the Polity, Public Interest Litigation (PIL). codes of ethics, codes of conduct, citizen's charter, work culture, quality of service
8-Salient features of the Reperesentation of People's Act. Appointment to various delivery, utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption.
Constitutional posts, Powers, functions and their responsibilities. 8-Case studies on above issues.
10- Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies including NITI Aayog, their
features and functioning. GENERAL STUDIES-V
11- Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and 1-History, Civilization, Culture and Ancient Cities of UP.
issues arising out of their design, implementation and Information Communication 2-Architecture, their significance and maintainability, museum, archive and archaeology of UP.
Technology (ICT). 3-Contributions of UP in Pre and post 1857 freedom struggles of India.
12- Development processes- the role of Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Self 4-Eminent freedom fighters and personalities of UP.
Help Groups (SHGs), various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional 5- Rural, Urban and Tribal issues: social structure, festivals, fairs, music, folk dances,
and other stakeholders. literature and languages/dialects, social customs of UP.
13-Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States 6- Political System of UP: Governance, Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers,
and the performance of these schemes, mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies State Assembly and State Council, Center-State Relation.
7- Public Service, Public Service Commission, Auditing, Advocate General, High Court
constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
and its jurisdiction in UP.
14-Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to
8- Special State Selection Criteria, Official Language, Consolidated Fund
Health, Education, Human Resources.
andContingency fund, Political Parties and State Election Commission of UP.
15-Issues relating to poverty and hunger, their implication on body politic.
9- Local Self Government: Urban and Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Right related issues in UP.
16- Important aspects of governance. Transparency and accountability, e-governance
10- Good Governance, Eradication of Corruption, Lokayukta, Citizen Charters, E-
applications, models, successes, limitations and potential, citizens, charters and Governance, Right to Information, Redressal Policy.
institutional measures. 11-Land Reforms and its impact in UP.
17-Role of Civil Services in a democracy in the context of emerging trends. 12-Issues Related to Security in UP.(I) Linkage between development and spread of
18-India and its relationship with neighbouring Countries. extremism.(ii) Role of External, State and Interstate actors in creating challenges to
19- Bilateral, Regional and Global groupings and agreements involving India and/ or internal security through communication networks, media and social networking sites,(iii)
affecting India's interest. Basic rules of cyber security, money-laundering and its prevention.(iv) Various security
20- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India's forces and agencies and their mandate.(v) Security challenges and their management in
interests-Indian diaspora. border areas, linkage of organized crimes with terrorism.
21- Important International Institutions, Agencies their structure, mandate and 13-Law and Order and Civil Defense in UP.
functioning. 14- Medical and Health issues in UP
22-Current affairs and events of Regional, National and International importance. 15-State Education System of UP.
16-Contribution of U P in development of India,
GENERAL STUDIES-III 17-Current Affairs of UP.
18-Implementation of Jal Shakti Mission and other central welfare scheme in UP.
1-Economic planning in India, objectives and achievements. Role of NITI Aayog, Pursuit
19-NGOs in UP: Issues, Contribution and Impact.
of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's).
20-Tourism in UP: Issues and prospects.
2-Issues of Poverty, Unemployment, Social justice and inclusive growth.
21-Emphasis on Innovation in various fields in UP: Issues and it's impact on
3-Components of Government Budgets and Financial System. employement and socio-economic development of the society.
4-Major Crops, Different types of irrigation and irrigation systems, storage, transport and
marketing of agricultural produce, e-technology in the aid of farmers. GENERAL STUDIES- VI
5-Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices, Public 1- Overview of Economy of UP: Main features of economy and State Budgets,
Distribution System- objectives, functioning, Limitations, revamping, issues of buffer Infrastructure and importance of Physical Resources.
stocks and food security, Technology missions in agriculture. 2-Trade, Commerce and industries of UP.
6- Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, 3-UP Government Schemes, Projects and Planned Development for welfare of People,
upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management. Human Resources and Skill Development.
7-Land reforms in India since independence. 4-Investment in UP: Issues and Impact
5- Public Finance and Fiscal Policy, Tax and Economic Reforms, One District One
8- Effects of liberalization and globalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy
Product Policy of UP Government.
and their effects on industrial growth.
6-Planning and management of renewable and non-renewable energy resources of UP.
9-Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
7-Demography, Population and Censuses of UP.
10- Science and Technology-developments and applications in everyday life and in 8-Commercialization of agriculture and production of agricultural crops in UP.
National Security, India's Science and Technology policy. 9-UP New Forest Policy.
11- Achievements of Indians in science & technology, indigenization of technology. 10-Agro and Social Forestry in U.P
Developments of New technologies, transfer of technology, dual and critical use 11-Agricultural Diversity, Problems of agriculture and their solutions in UP.
technologies. 12-Developmental Indices of UP in various fields.
12-Awareness in the fields of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) 13- Geography of UP: Geographical Location, Relief and Structure, Climate, Irrigation,
andSpace Technology, Computers, Energy resources, nano- technology, microbiology, Minerals, Drainage System and Vegetation.
bio- technology. Issues relating to intellectual property rights (IPR) and digital rights. 14-National Parks and Wild Life Sanctuaries in UP.
13- Environmental security and Ecosystems, Conservation of Wild life, Biodiversity, 15-Transport Network in UP.
Environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. 16-Power Resources, Infrastructure and Industrial Development of UP.
17-Pollution and Environmental Issues in UP, Pollution Control Board and its functions.
14- Disaster as a Non-traditional security and safety challenge, disaster mitigation and
18-Natural Resources of UP-Soil, Water, Air, Forests, Grasslands, Wetlands.
management.
19-Climate Change and Weather Forecasting issues in UP.
15- Challenges of International Security: Issues of Nuclear proliferation, Causes and
20- Habitat and Ecosystem, structure and function, adjustment, Flora and Fauna with
spread of extremism, Communication networks, role of media and social networking,
reference to UP.
Basics of cyber security, money laundering and human trafficking.
21-Science and Technology: Its issues, advancements and efforts in UP.
16- India's internal security challenges: Terrorism, corruption, insurgency and organized crimes. 22- Aquaculture, Viticulture, Sericulture, Floriculture, Horticulture, Arboric culture in up
17-Role, kind and mandate of security forces, Higher defence organizations in India and its impact on development of UP.
18-Issues in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry and Animal Husbandry. 23-Evolvement of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for development of UP.

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