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Why UKPCS Mains Uttarakhand Special Matter
The Uttarakhand Special Papers (UKPCS Paper 5 and 6) are crucial components of the UKPCS Mains exam, contributing significantly to your overall score. Oracle IAS offers a dedicated course to help you excel in these papers and boost your chances of success. UKPCS Mains Uttarakhand Special are essential as they account for 400 out of the total 1500 marks (~27 %) in the UKPCS Mains Upper examination. Performing well in these papers can significantly impact your final ranking and selection.
- Lift your overall ranking
- Secure a competitive edge over peers
- Strengthen your selection prospects
Comprehensive Coverage Aligned to Syllabus for UKPCS Mains Uttarakhand Special
Oracle IAS’s Book 1 & Book 2 delivers Topic-wise breakdown of Uttarakhand’s:
- Book 1: History, Society & Culture, Polity of Uttarakhand
- Book 2: Geography, Economy, Disaster Management, Human Resource, Health & Education
- Exam-oriented frameworks for quick revision
- Practice questions mirroring UKPCS Upper & Lower Mains pattern
Who Should Use These Books?
Ideal for candidates preparing for:
- UKPCS Upper Mains (Paper 5 & 6)
- UKPCS Lower Mains
- UKPSC ACF/FRO Mains Exam
These volumes equip you with in-depth state knowledge.
About the Author of UKPCS Mains Uttarakhand Special Book
Mr. Pawan Pandey, subject matter expert at Oracle IAS, brings:
- Over a decade of experience in teaching Uttarakhand-focused papers
- Proven track record of top-rankers trained under his guidance
- Insightful tips on answering high-value questions
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Syllabus for UKPCS Upper Mains:
GENERAL STUDIES – V (Knowledge of State of Uttarakhand)
- History of Uttarakhand – Prehistoric period, Proto-historic period, Major archeological sites of Uttarakhand, Ancient tribes of Uttarakhand, Kunindas and Yaudheyas, Katyuri dynasty, Parmar dynasty in Garhwal- Rule, Administration, society, Economy, Chand dynasty of Kumaon- Rule, Administration, society, Economy, Gorkha invasion and administration in Uttarakhand.
- British Rule in Uttarakhand- Administrative System, Land Revenue, Forest Management, Economy, Education and Health System, Growth of Vernacular journalism in Uttarakhand, Tehri state- Rule, Administration, Society, Economy, Religion and Culture, National Movement, Prominent Freedom Fighters of Uttarakhand, Merger of the Tehri state.
- Popular Movements in Uttarakhand- Coolie Begar Movement, Dola Palki Movement, Chipko Movement, Anti-Liquor Movement, Social Reformers of Uttarakhand. Anti princely Tehri State, Movement of separate Uttarakhand state and its immediate and long-term consequences.
- Society and Culture of Uttarakhand- Family, Marriage and kinship systemUttarakhand, Caste system and caste mobility in Uttarakhand: Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribes and Others Backward Classes in Uttarakhand; Rural Power Structure, Urbanization and Industrialization in Uttarakhand, Folks Songs, Folks dance and craft. Prominent Folks singers and folks artists of Uttarakhand, musical instruments, paintings, costumes, food habits, Religious places and Temples of Uttarakhand, Fairs and Festivals, Dialects and craft of Uttarakhand.
- Uttarakhand State- Political, Local Administration and Public Policy; Political System in Uttarakhand, Party Politics, Regional Parties, Pressure groups.
- Administrative system- Structure of the state government, Cabinet and Departments, Administrative Agencies and District and Tehsil level Administration. State Public Service Commission. Lok Ayukta, State Vigilance Agency. Local Self Government in Uttarakhand- Nature of urban local bodies and Panchayati Raj institutions in Uttarakhand, State Finance Commission, State Election Commission. Public Policy in Uttarakhand- Good governance- Citizen’s Charter and e-governance, prevention of corruption and Lok pal and Lokayukta, Right to information, Right to education, Right to service, Women Empowerment, MNREGA, Soldier’s Welfare and rehabilitation etc. Important Ayog in Uttarakhand.
- Current events in the context of Uttarakhand state
GENERAL STUDIES – VI (Knowledge of State of Uttarakhand)
- Geography of Uttarakhand- Location, Extent and Strategic Importance, Structure and relief, Climate, Drainage System, Natural Vegetation, Soil, Glacier, Lake and Climate Change. Resources- Forest, Water, Minerals and Land, Agriculture, Irrigation, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Industry. Transport – Road, Rail and Air.
- Hydro-electric Projects, Water Scarcity and Solution.
- Tourism – Problems and Prospects.
- National parks and Wild-life sanctuaries.
- Population- Growth Rate, Density, Distribution, Sex Raito, Literacy, Migration- Pattern, Problem and solution. Rural Settlement- type and patterns, Urbanization and cities, Smart City. Tribal habitat, Human Development Index.
- Economy of Uttarakhand- Main features of the state’s economy.
- Natural Resources – Water, Forests, Minerals etc.
- Economic profile of the State- State domestic products and its Components, Per Capita Income. Major sources of income; Agriculture, Horticulture, Medicinal Plants, Forest products, and Tourism etc.
- Industrial development: State MSME Policy, Large, Medium, Small, Cottage and Handicraft Industries, Investment scenario, Problems and Possibilities.
- Infrastructure : Physical – Road, Rail and Air transport, Banking and financial Institutions, Education Health, Energy, Communication, Self Help Groups(SHGs).
- Economic Planning and Policies – State annual plans, Development Programmes, Schemes and Policies; Decentralized Planning- Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban Local Bodies.
- Public Finance : Revenue receipts, State Taxes, Public Expenditure, Uttarakhand’s
- Major economic problems of the State – Poverty, Migration, Natural Disasters, Environmental degradation.
- Welfare programs- Youth, Child and Women welfare programs, Poverty alleviation programs, MNREGA, Food and Civil supply, soldiers welfare and rehabilitation etc.
- Disaster Management: Nature, types and effect Important Factors of natural disaster and efforts to reduce it.
- Denudation, Earthquake, Cloud-burst, Forest Fire, Drought & Avalanche etc. Difficulties in disaster Management. Ecological – Sensitive areas. Role of NDRF and SDRF.
- Disaster Management Act-2005, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Disaster and impact due to Anthropogenic activites. Efforts of Uttarakhand Government.
- Human Resource and Community Development in Uttarakhand- Employment and Development: Human resource management and human resource development and its indicators in Uttarakhand. Nature and types of unemployment problem in Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand government schemes. Rural development and community development schemes – role of related institutions and organizations including centrally and state sponsored schemes.
- Education – Role of education in human resource development and social change. System of education in Uttarakhand – problems and issues (including universalization and professionalization), education for women and other socially and economically deprived sections and minorities.
- Right to Education, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and National Secondary Education Abhiyan in Uttarakhand. Status of higher, technical and professional education in Uttarakhand. Role of various institutions (including Centre, State and other organizations) in the improvement of education.
- Health as a component of human resource development in Uttarakhand-
- Health care system in Uttarakhand.
- National Rural Health Mission and other related schemes.
- Health and Nutrition.
- Food Security Act etc.
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