UP ARO/RO Most Expected Questions 2025 – Subject-Wise Detailed Guide

The UP ARO/RO (Assistant Review Officer / Review Officer) Exam conducted by UPPSC is one of the most competitive exams in Uttar Pradesh. Every year, lakhs of aspirants apply, but only a few succeed. To stay ahead, one needs not only hard work but also smart preparation based on previous year trends and expected questions.

This article provides a complete subject-wise guide to the most expected questions for UP ARO/RO Exam 2025, based on the analysis of PYQs (2020–2024), current affairs, and syllabus pattern.

1. Importance of Expected Questions in ARO/RO Preparation

The UPPSC follows a trend-based question pattern. By analyzing PYQs, you can predict important topics.

Expected questions give a direction for revision.

It helps avoid wasting time on irrelevant topics.

70–80% of questions in ARO/RO Prelims & Mains are repeated or related to earlier topics.

2. General Studies (GS) – Most Expected Questions

(a) Indian Polity & Constitution

Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles.

Important Articles (370, 21A, 368).

President, Governor, PM & CM powers.

Constitutional Amendments (especially recent ones).

Parliament & State Legislature functioning.

Emergency Provisions.

Panchayati Raj and Local Government.

Judiciary system – Supreme Court, High Courts, Tribunals.

(b) Indian History

Freedom Struggle movements (1857, Non-Cooperation, Quit India).

Revolt leaders of Uttar Pradesh.

Socio-Religious reform movements.

Medieval India – Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Administration.

Ancient India – Buddhism, Jainism, Maurya & Gupta Empire.

(c) Geography (India + World)

Rivers, Dams, and Irrigation projects.

Indian monsoon system.

UP Geography – rivers, soils, agriculture.

World Geography – important straits, seas, islands.

Current events related to climate and disasters.

(d) Economy

Union Budget & UP Budget 2025.

Important Government Schemes.

RBI policies & Inflation trends.

GST, Direct Benefit Transfer.

NITI Aayog reports.

(e) Science & Technology

ISRO missions (Aditya-L1, Chandrayaan-3, Gaganyaan).

Nuclear & Space technology.

Artificial Intelligence & Robotics.

Vaccines, health schemes.

Environmental technology.

(f) Current Affairs

G20 Presidency of India.

UP Government’s latest schemes.

International Summits (BRICS, SCO, UNGA).

India’s role in global peacekeeping.

Sports achievements (Olympics, Cricket World Cup).

3. Hindi Grammar – Most Expected Questions

Hindi is the backbone of ARO/RO Exam, especially for the descriptive paper.

संधि (Sandhi) – स्वर संधि, व्यंजन संधि.

समास (Samas) – द्वंद्व, तत्पुरुष, बहुव्रीहि.

अलंकार (Figures of Speech) – उपमा, रूपक, अनुप्रास.

रस (Rasa) – श्रृंगार, वीर, करुण.

लोकोक्तियाँ और मुहावरे.

पर्यायवाची और विलोम शब्द.

अनेक शब्दों के लिए एक शब्द.

वाक्य शुद्धि.

अशुद्धि सुधार.

Expected Practice:

10–15 MCQs from grammar.

1–2 descriptive questions (paryavachi, muhavare, passage).

4. Essay & Drafting – Expected Topics

(a) Essay Writing

Digital India and E-Governance.

Women Empowerment in India.

Role of Youth in Nation-Building.

Environment and Climate Change.

Education & NEP 2020.

Uttar Pradesh’s Economic Development.

India’s Role in Global Politics.

(b) Drafting & Precis Writing

Official letters (Leave, Complaint, Circular).

Precis writing from government reports.

Noting & drafting in administrative language.

5. Computer Knowledge – Expected Questions

Basics of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Internet & Email.

Cyber Security.

Shortcuts & Computer Terminology.

UP Government’s E-Governance Projects.

6. Uttar Pradesh Specific Questions

UP’s History – Revolt of 1857 in Meerut, Lucknow, Kanpur.

Geography – Rivers (Ganga, Yamuna, Ghaghara), Soil, Crops.

Economy – Agriculture, Industries, Handicrafts.

Culture – Kumbh Mela, Kathak, Literature.

Politics – Important CM & Governors.

UP Government’s latest initiatives – Women Safety, Farmer Schemes, Infrastructure Projects.

7. Strategy to Prepare Expected Questions

Step 1: Cover PYQs (last 10 years).

Step 2: Revise NCERT + Standard Books.

Step 3: Read monthly Current Affairs for last 12 months.

Step 4: Practice Answer Writing daily.

Step 5: Attempt Mock Tests regularly.

8. Common Mistakes to Avoid

Ignoring Hindi Grammar & Essay.

Reading too many sources for Current Affairs.

Not revising repeatedly.

Memorizing without writing practice.

Ignoring UP-specific content.