Bombarded by allegations of massive scams, it seemed to spend most of its time this year defending its ministers and justifying the spiralling prices, notably food items.
At least that's what we think, but what do YOU think?
How would you rate the UPA this year?
Did Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's government live up to its promises and expectations?
Or did it fail to deliver on tackling issues like inflation and corruption?
VOTE for and against the UPA government in this poll.
Please click on your chosen option on each slide to give a thumbs up or thumbs down for the UPA government.