UP Civil Judge Mains 2012 Question Paper

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U.P. Judicial Service Civil Judge (Main) Examination 2012

UTTAR PRADESH JUDICIAL SERVICE (UP PCS-J) MAINS

PAPER I: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Time Allowed: Three Hours

Maximum Marks: 200

All questions are compulsory. Marks carried by each question are indicated against it.

1. (a) There is a demand to attach and confiscate the property of corrupt public servants.

How far is it justifiable and lawful? (Word limit: 150) (10 marks)

(b) Examine critically the Mullaperiyar Dam dispute. (Word limit: 150) (10 marks)

2. (i) Underline the contribution of Akbar and Dara Shikoh towards the development of

Sanskrit literature. (Word limit: 75) (5 marks)

(ii) Discuss the role of nineteenth-century reformist movements in improving the

condition of Indian women. (Word limit: 150) (10 marks)

(5 marks)

(i) The Mauryas had diplomatic relations with Syria. Name the Syrian ruler who was

Ashoka’s contemporary.

Who was controlling the Maratha power at the time of the death of Aurangzeb?

(iii) Name the two weekly papers of which Tilak was an editor.

(iv) Which session of the Indian National Congress was presided over by Mahatma

Gandhi?

(v) How and when did Goa become a part of the Indian Republic?

3. Write short notes on the following (Word limit: 50 each): (20 marks)

Inter-State Council.

Paid news.

(c) National Rural Livelihood Mission.

(d) Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project.

(e) National Policy for Senior Citizens.

4. What measures have been taken to curb child labour? (Word limit: 150) (10 marks)

Discuss the India-ASEAN relationship and its significance. (Word limit: 150)

(10 marks)