UPSC previous year question bank

UPSC Civil services Previous Year Questions

6 Civil services questions asked in previous UPSC examinations, arranged from the latest year with answers and explanations.

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

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UPSC Civil services Previous Year Questions

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Q1 Mains 2025 Mains GS1

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

Civil servicesGovernanceIndian society
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Q2 Mains 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)

Civil servicesDemocratic accountabilityGovernance
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