{"id":32412,"date":"2025-08-25T11:17:43","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T05:47:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/?p=32412"},"modified":"2025-08-25T11:17:43","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T05:47:43","slug":"download-general-studies-paper-4-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/download-general-studies-paper-4-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Download General Studies Paper 4 2025 | Triumph IAS"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GENERAL_STUDIES_PAPER_%E2%80%93_4_UPSC_MAINS_CIVIL_SERVICES_IAS_EXAM_2025_QUESTION_PAPER\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">[GENERAL STUDIES PAPER \u2013 4]<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">UPSC MAINS CIVIL SERVICES IAS EXAM 2025 QUESTION PAPER<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2 align=\"center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CGeneral_Studies_4_Paper_2025%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff0000; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\u201cGeneral Studies 4 Paper 2025\u201d<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >What's Inside this Blog!<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/download-general-studies-paper-4-2025\/#GENERAL_STUDIES_PAPER_%E2%80%93_4_UPSC_MAINS_CIVIL_SERVICES_IAS_EXAM_2025_QUESTION_PAPER\" title=\"[GENERAL STUDIES PAPER \u2013 4] \nUPSC MAINS CIVIL SERVICES IAS EXAM 2025 QUESTION PAPER\">[GENERAL STUDIES PAPER \u2013 4] \nUPSC MAINS CIVIL SERVICES IAS EXAM 2025 QUESTION PAPER<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/download-general-studies-paper-4-2025\/#%E2%80%9CGeneral_Studies_4_Paper_2025%E2%80%9D\" title=\"\u201cGeneral Studies 4 Paper 2025\u201d\">\u201cGeneral Studies 4 Paper 2025\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/download-general-studies-paper-4-2025\/#Download_the_GS_Paper_3_2025_UPSC\" title=\"Download the GS Paper 3 2025 UPSC\">Download the GS Paper 3 2025 UPSC<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Marks :\u00a0<\/b>250<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Duration:\u00a0<\/b>3 hours<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Exam Date:\u00a0<\/b>24-08-2025<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Subject: General Studies Paper 4 2025<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">1. <\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(A) In the present digital age, social media has revolutionised our way of communication and interaction. However, it has raised several ethical issues and challenges. Describe the key ethical dilemmas in this regard. (Answer in 150 words) 10<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(B) &#8220;Constitutional morality is not a natural sentiment but a product of civil education and adherance of the rule of law.&#8221; Examine the significance of constitutional morality for public servant highlighting the role in promoting good governance and ensuring accountability in public administration.<strong> (Answer in 150 words) 10<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">2. <\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(A) Carl von Clausewitz once said, &#8220;War is a diplomacy by other means.&#8221; Critically analyse the above statement in the present context of contemporary geo-political conflict. (Answer in 150 words) 10<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(B) Keeping the national security in mind, examine the ethical dilemmas, related to controversies over environmental clearance of development projects in ecologically sensitive border areas in the country. <strong>(Answer in 150 words) 10<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">3. Given below are three quotations of great thinkers. What do each of these quotations convey to you in the present context?<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(A) &#8220;Those who in trouble untroubled are, Will trouble trouble itself.&#8221; &#8211; Thiruvalluvar (Answer in 150 words) 10<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(B) &#8220;The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes.&#8221; William James (Answer in 150 words) 10<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(C) &#8220;The strength of a society is not in its laws, but in the morality of its people.&#8221; Swami Vivekananda<strong> (Answer in 150 words) 10<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">4. <\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(A) &#8220;For any kind of social re-engineering by successfully implementing welfare schemes, a civil servant must use reason and critical thinking in an ethical framework.&#8221; Justify this statement with suitable examples. (Answer in 150 words) 10<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(B) What are the major teachings of Mahavir? Explain their relevance in the contemporary world. <strong>(Answer in 150 words) 10<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">5. <\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(A) &#8220;One who is devoted to one&#8217;s duty attains highest perfection in life.&#8221; Analyse this statement with reference to sense of responsibility and personal fulfilment as a civil servant. (Answer in 150 words) 10<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(B) To achieve holistic development goal, a civil servant acts as an enabler and active facilitator of growth rather than a regulator. What specific measures will you suggest to achieve this goal? <strong>(Answer in 150 words) 10<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">6. <\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(A) It is said that for an ethical work culture, there must be code of ethics in place in every organisation. To ensure value-based and compliance-based work culture, what suitable measures would you adopt in your work place? (Answer in 150 words) 10<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(B) India is an emerging economic power of the world as it has recently secured the status of fourth largest economy of the world as per IMF projection. However, it has been observed that in some sectors, allocated funds remain either under-utilised or misutilised. What specific measures would you recommend for ensuring accountability in this regard to stop leakages and gaining the status of third largest economy of the world in near future? <strong>(Answer in 150 words) 10<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">7. Vijay was Deputy Commissioner of remote district of Hilly Northern State of the country for the last two years. In the month of August heavy rains lashed the complete state followed by cloud burst in the upper reaches of the said district. The damage was very heavy in the complete state especially in the affected district. The complete road network and telecommunication were disrupted and the buildings were damaged extensively. People&#8217;s houses have been destroyed and they were forced to stay in open. More than 200 people have been killed and about 5000 were badly injured. The Civil Administration under Vijay got activated and started conducting rescue and relief operations. Temporary shelter camps and hospitals were established to provide shelter and medical facilities to the homeless and injured people. Helicopter services were pressed in, for evacuating sick and old people from remote areas. Vijay got a message from his hometown in Kerala that his mother was seriously sick. After two days Vijay received the unfortunate message that his mother has expired. Vijay has no close relative except one elder sister who was US citizen and staying there for last several years. In the meantime, the situation in the affected district deteriorated further due to resumption of heavy rains after a gap of five days. At the same time, continuous messages were coming on his mobile from his hometown to reach at the earliest for performing last rites of his mother.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(a) What are the options available with Vijay?<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(b) What are the ethical dilemma being faced by Vijay?<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(c) Critically evaluate and examine each of these options identified by Vijay.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(d) Which of the options, do you think, would be most appropriate for Vijay to adopt and why?<\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(Answer in 250 words) 20<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">8. In line with the Directive Principles of State Policy enshrined in the Indian Constitution, the government has a constitutional obligation to ensure basic needs -&#8220;Roti, Kapda aur Makan (Food, Clothes and Shelter)&#8221; for the under-privileged, Pursuing this mandate, the district administration proposed clearing a portion of forest land to develop housing for the homeless and economically weaker sections of the society.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The proposed land, however, is an ecologically sensitive zone densely populated with age-old trees, medicinal plants and vital biodiversity. Besides, these forests help to regulate micro-climate and rainfalls, provide habitat for wildlife, support soil fertility and prevent land\/soil erosion and sustain livelihoods of tribal and nomadic communities.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Inspite of the ecological and social costs, the administration argues in favour of the said proposal by highlighting that this very initiative addresses fundamental human rights as a critical welfare priority. Besides, it fulfils the government&#8217;s duty to uplift and empower the poor through inclusive housing development. Further, these forest areas have become unsafe due to wild-animal threats and recurring human-wild life conflicts. Lastly, clearing forest-zones may help to curb anti-social elements allegedly using these areas as hideouts, thereby enhancing law and order.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(a) Can deforestation be ethically justified in the pursuit of social welfare objectives like, housing for the homeless ?<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(b) What are the socio-economic, administrative and ethical challenges in balancing environmental conservation with human development?<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(c) What substantial alternatives or policy interventions can be proposed to ensure that both environmental integrity and human dignity are protected?<\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(Answer in 250 words)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">9. Subash is Secretary, PWD in the State Government. He is a senior officer, known for his competence, integrity and dedication to work. He enjoys the trust and confidence of Minister Incharge of PWD and Programme Implementation. As a part of his job profile, he is responsible for policy formulation, execution of projects relating to infrastructure initiatives in the State. Besides, he oversees the technical and administrative aspects, relating to planning, designing and construction etc.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Subash&#8217;s Minister is an important Minister in the state and significant growth in urban infrastructure development and road network has been registered during his tenure. He is very keen for launching of ambitious road construction project in the near future.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Subash is in regular touch with the Minister and is working various modalities of road construction project. Regular meetings, interactions and presentations are made by him to the Minister before a formal public announcement of the project is made by the Minister. Subash&#8217;s only son Vikas is in real estate business. His son from his own sources is aware that a mega road project is on the anvil and announcement in this regard is expected anytime. He is very keen to know from his father the exact location of the upcoming project. He knows that there would be quantum jump in the prices of land in the vicinity. Buying land at this stage at cheaper prices would pay him rich dividends. He is pleading with him (his father) day in and day out to share him location of the proposed project. He assured him that he would handle the matter discretely as it would not attract any adverse notice as he in the normal course, keeps on buying land as a part of his business. He feels pressurised because of constant pleadings by his son.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Another significant aspect of the matter pertained to the extra\/undue interest in the above project by the Minister PWD. His nephew was also having big infrastructure project company. In fact, the Minister has also introduced his nephew to him and indicated to him to take care of his nephew&#8217;s business interest in the forthcoming project. The Minister encouraged him to act fast in the matter as early announcement and execution of mega road project would enhance his status in the party and public life.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">In the above backdrop, Subash is in a fix as to the future course of action.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(a) Discuss the ethical issues involved in the case.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(b) Critically examine the options available to Subash in the above situation,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(c) Which of the above would be most appropriate and why<\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(Answer in 250 words) 20<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">10. Rajesh is a Group A officer with nine years of service. He is posted as Administrative Officer in an Oil Public Sector undertaking. As an Administrative Officer he is responsible for managing and coordinating various administrative tasks to ensure smooth functioning of office. He also manages office supplies, equipment etc.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Rajesh is now sufficient senior and is expecting his next promotion in JAG (Junior Administrative Grade) in the next one or two years. He knows that promotion is based on examination of ACRs\/Performance Appraisal of last few years (5 years or so) of an officer by a DPC (Departmental Promotion Committee) and an officer lacking requisite grading of ACRs may not be found fit for promotion. Consequences of losing promotion may entail financial and reputational loss and set-back for career progression. Though he also puts his best efforts in official discharge of his duties, yet he is unsure of assessment by his superior officer. He is now putting extra efforts so that he gets thumping report at the end of financial year.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">As Administrative Officer, Rajesh is regularly interacting with his immediate boss, who is his reporting officer for writing his ACR. One day he calls Rajesh and wants him to buy computer-related stationery on priority from a particular vendor, Rajesh instructs his office to initiate action for procuring these items. During the day, the dealing Assistant brings an estimate of Rupees Thirty Five Lakhs covering all stationery items from the same vendor. It is noticed that as per delegated financial powers, as provided in the GFR (General Financial Rules) as applicable in that Organisation, expenditure for office items exceeding Rupees Thirty Lakhs requires sanction of the next higher authority (boss in the present case). Rajesh knows that immediate superior would expect all these purchases should be done at his level and may not appreciate such lack of initiative on his part. During discussions with office, he learns that common practice of splitting of expenditure (where large order is divided into a series of smaller ones) is followed to avoid obtaining sanction from higher authority. This practice is against the rules and may come to the adverse notice of Audit.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Rajesh is perturbed. He is unsure of taking decision in the matter.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(a) What are the options available with Rajesh in the above situation?<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(b) What are the ethical issues involved in this case?<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(c) Which would be the most appropriate option for Rajesh and why?<\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(Answer in 250 words) 20<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">11. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Program, MGNREGA was earlier known as National Rural Employment Scheme, NREGA. It is an Indian Social Welfare Program that aimed at fulfilling the &#8216;Right to Work&#8217; provisions made in the Constitution. MGNREGA was launched in 2006 under Rural Employment Sector by the Ministry of Rural Development.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Main objective of the program is to give legal guarantee of wage employment to the adult members of rural households who are willing to do unskilled manual labour work subject to a maximum of 100 days per year for every household. Every rural household has the right to register under the scheme, job card is issued to the registered, Job Card holder can seek employment; State Government shall pay 25% of minimum wage for the first 30 days as compensatory daily unemployment allowance to the families and of wage for remaining period of the year. MGNREGA work was undertaken by various Gram Panchayats.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">You have been appointed as an Administrator Incharge of the District. You have been given the responsibility of monitoring MGNREGA work undertaken by various Gram Panchayats. You are also given the authority to give technical sanctions to all MGNREGA works.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">In one of the Panchayats in your you notice that your predecessor has mismanaged the Program in terms of:<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(i) Money not disbursed to actual job-seekers.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(ii) Muster Rolls of the Labourers not properly maintained.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(iii) Mismatch between the work done and payments made.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(iv) Payments made to fictitious persons<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(v) Job Cards were given without looking into the need of person.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(vi) Mismanagement of funds and to the extent of siphoning of funds.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(vii) Approved works that never existed.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(a) What is your reaction to the above situation and how do you restore the proper functioning of MGNREGA Program in this regard?<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(b) What actions would you initiate to solve the various issues listed above?<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(c) How would you deal with the above situation?<\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(Answer in 250 words) 20<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">12. Ashok is Divisional Commissioner of one of the border districts of the North East State. A few years back, Military has taken over the neighbouring country after overthrowing the elected civil government. Civil war situation is prevailing in the country especially in last two years. However, internal situation further deteriorated due to rebel groups taking over control of certain populated areas near own border. Due to intense fight between military and rebel groups, civilian casualties has increased manifold in recent past. In the meantime, in one night Ashok got information from the local police guarding the border check post that there are about 200-250 people mainly women and children trying to cross over to our side of the border. There are also about 10 soldiers with their weapons in military uniform part of this group who wants to cross over. Women and Children are also crying and begging for help. A few of them are injured and bleeding profusely need immediate medical care. Ashok tried to contact Home Secretary of the State but failed to do so due to poor connectivity mainly due to inclement weather.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(a) What are the options available with Ashok to cope with the situation?<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(b) What are the ethical and legal dilemmas being faced by Ashok ?<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(c) Which of the options, do you think would be more appropriate for Ashok to adopt and why?<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(d) In the present situation, what are the extra precautionary measures to be taken by the Border Guarding Police in dealing with soldiers in uniform?<\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(Answer in\u00a0250\u00a0words)\u00a020<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 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