UPPSC Prelim & Main (Paper 5 & 6)

Key Features

• Full Coverage of Paper V & VI: Full coverage of Paper V & VI of Main Exam as per the revised syllabus for UPPCS
• Previous Year Questions: Presentation of questions (PYQs) asked in PCS Main Exam at the end of each part
• Latest Facts, Figures and Policies: Inclusion of facts, figures and policies presented till July 2026 in each chapter
• Colour Charts and Maps: Colour pluck-out chart with updated information and maps of Uttar Pradesh
• Charts, Boxes and Maps: Use of charts, boxes and maps as required in each chapter
• Latest Budget and Economic Survey: Presentation of latest data as per Uttar Pradesh Budget 2026-27 and Economic Survey 2025-26
• New Pattern Main Exam Papers: Presentation of main exam question papers based on new pattern at the end of each part
• Easy and Comprehensible Language: While presenting the book, an effort has been made to make the language style of the facts contained in it easy, simple, clear, interesting and comprehensible.
• Useful for Multiple Competitive Examinations: Apart from PCS exam, this book is also beneficial for other exams like Review Officer/Assistant Review Officer (RO/ARO), Lower PCS, Sub Inspector (SI), Police Constable etc.

About the Book

Uttar Pradesh-Samagra Adhyayan is prepared according to the recently revised syllabus by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission with complete comprehensive coverage of each topic of Paper 5 and 6 of the main examination. The book is equally useful for the preliminary exam and interview of UPPSC. Apart from PCS exam, the book is also beneficial for other exams including Review Officer (RO/ARO) conducted by Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) and Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC).

In this edition, various new schemes, latest and updated data of the state government and other important topics and information have been added and presented in a clear and easy language along with Uttar Pradesh's Economy, Polity, Geography, History, Art and Culture, Safety and Security, Social Issues, Science and Technology, Environment and various other aspects state government for exam-readiness.
 

Table of Contents

Section-I

Mains Exam: General Studies, GS Paper-5

Part 1: History, Civilization & Culture of Uttar Pradesh

1. Uttar Pradesh: Ancient History, Civilization and Culture
2. Uttar Pradesh: Medieval History, Civilization and Culture
3. Uttar Pradesh: Modern History
4. Contributions of Uttar Pradesh to Freedom Struggle of India
5. Eminent Freedom Fighters and Personalities of Uttar Pradesh
6. Ancient Cities of Uttar Pradesh

Important Questions for Main Examination

Part 2: Art and Culture of Uttar Pradesh

1. Architecture, Sculpture, Archaeology, Museum and Archive of Uttar Pradesh
2. Uttar Pradesh: Paintings and Crafts
3. Uttar Pradesh: Music, Dance and Theatre
4. Uttar Pradesh: Languages and Literature
5. Uttar Pradesh: Fairs, Festivals and Mahotsav

Important Questions for Main Examination

Part 3: Tourism in Uttar Pradesh

1. Tourism in Uttar Pradesh: Issues and Prospects
2. Uttar Pradesh: Major Tourist Places

Important Questions for Main Examination

Part 4: Education & Health in Uttar Pradesh

1. Education System of Uttar Pradesh
2. Health and Medical issues in Uttar Pradesh

Important Questions for Main Examination

Part 5: Society of Uttar Pradesh

1. Uttar Pradesh: Social Structure and Social Issues
2. Uttar Pradesh: Social Empowerment, Strategy and Consequences
3. Uttar Pradesh: Scheduled Tribes and its Problems
4. Uttar Pradesh: Urbanisation Trends and its Problems

Important Questions for Main Examination

Part 6: Polity and Governance of Uttar Pradesh

1. Uttar Pradesh: Political and Administrative System
2. Uttar Pradesh: Legislature
3. Centre- State Relation
4. Uttar Pradesh: Judiciary
5. Uttar Pradesh: Public service, public service commission, auditing, advocate general, High Court and its jurisdiction in Uttar Pradesh
6. Uttar Pradesh: Special state selection criteria, official language, consolidated fund and contingency fund, political parties and Uttar Pradesh State Election Commission
7. Uttar Pradesh: Local self-government: Urban and Panchayati raj, public policy, right-related issues in Uttar Pradesh
8. Uttar Pradesh: Good Governance, eradication of corruption, lokayukta, citizen charters, E-governance, right to redressal policy in formation

Important Questions for Main Examination

Part 7: Uttar Pradesh: Developmental Issues

1. Land reforms and its impact in Uttar Pradesh
2. Role of Uttar Pradesh in the development of India
3. Uttar Pradesh: Jal Shakti Mission and other Central schemes
4. NGOs in Uttar Pradesh; Issue, contribution and impact
5. Emphasis on innovation in various fields in Uttar Pradesh: Issues and its impacts

Important Questions for Main Examination

Part 8: Security in Uttar Pradesh

1. Law and order and civil defense in Uttar Pradesh
2. Security Challenges and their management in border areas
3. Uttar Pradesh: Security related Issues, Various Security forces
4. Linkage between development and spread of extremism

Part 9: Uttar Pradesh: Current Affairs

1. Current Affairs of Uttar Pradesh

UPPCS: Questions asked in Preliminary Examination
 

Section-II

Mains Exam: GS Paper-6

Part 1: Economy of Uttar Pradesh

1. Overview of Economy of Uttar Pradesh, Infrastructure and Physical Resources
2. Economic Development in Uttar Pradesh: Challenges and Prospects
3. Uttar Pradesh: Budget 2024-25
4. Uttar Pradesh: Industry, Trade and Commerce
5. Public Welfare Schemes, Projects, Human Resource and Skill Development of Uttar Pradesh Government
6. Investment in Uttar Pradesh: Issues and Impacts
7. Public Finance and Fiscal Policy of Uttar Pradesh, Tax and Economic Reforms, One District One Product Policy
8. Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Resources of Uttar Pradesh, Planning and Management
9. Demographics, Population, Census and Urbanization of Uttar Pradesh
10. Commercialization of Agriculture and Production of Agricultural Crops in Uttar Pradesh
11. Uttar Pradesh's New Forest Policy
12. Agro and Social Forestry of Uttar Pradesh
13. Agriculture diversity and Animal Husbandry in Uttar Pradesh, Problems and their Solutions
14. Uttar Pradesh: Sugarcane and Sugar Industry
15. Uttar Pradesh: Horticulture and Food Processing
16. Uttar Pradesh: Handloom and Textiles
17. Uttar Pradesh: Inclusive Growth, Human Resources, Skill Development and Employment Scenario
18. Uttar Pradesh: Economic Planning
19. Uttar Pradesh: Developmental Indices in Various Fields

Important Questions for Main Examination

Part 2: Geography of Uttar Pradesh

1. Geographical location of Uttar Pradesh, relief and structure
2. Uttar Pradesh: Soil
3. Uttar Pradesh: Climate
4. Uttar Pradesh: Irrigation and Water Resources
5. Uttar Pradesh: Mineral wealth
6. Uttar Pradesh: Rivers, lakes and other drainage systems
7. Uttar Pradesh: Natural resources, wildlife, national parks, sanctuaries and wetlands
8. Industrial development, power resources and infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh

Important questions for Mains

Part 3: Environment and ecology in Uttar Pradesh

1. Uttar Pradesh: Environment, ecology and biodiversity
2. Pollution and environmental issues in Uttar Pradesh, pollution control board
3. Climate change and Weather Forecasting Issues in Uttar Pradesh

Important questions for Mains

Part 4: Science and technology in Uttar Pradesh, others

1. Science and technology in Uttar Pradesh
2. Advancements and Efforts of Uttar Pradesh in Science and Technology
3. Uttar Pradesh: Information Technology
4. Evolvement of Public-Private Participation for Development of Uttar Pradesh

Important Questions for Mains

UPPCS: Questions asked in Preliminary Examination
 

Section-III

Appendix for Interview (Also useful for Preliminary Examination)

1. Uttar Pradesh: Division and District Profile
2. Uttar Pradesh: Miscellaneous