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UPSC Civil services PYQ with Answers

6 solved Civil services questions from previous UPSC papers, each with an answer and explanation.

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Questions: 6
Years covered: 2017–2026
Exam years: 5
With answers: 6

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UPSC Civil services PYQ with Answers

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Q1 2025 Mains GS1

The ethos of civil service in India stand for the combination of professionalism with nationalistic consciousness - Elucidate. (Answer in 150 words)

Answer explanation
Indian civil services convert constitutional values into everyday administration. Their ethos must unite specialised competence with a non-partisan commitment to India’s unity, welfare and sovereignty.…

Civil servicesGovernanceIndian society
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Q2 2024 Mains GS2

The Doctrine of Democratic Governance makes it necessary that the public perception of the integrity and commitment of civil servants becomes absolutely positive. Discuss. (Answer in 150 words)

Answer explanation
Introduction Democratic governance rests on consent and trust; civil servants therefore require both actual integrity and visible, credible commitment to public service.…

Civil servicesDemocratic accountabilityGovernance
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