UPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2022 Economics Paper I PDF

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  • Year 2022
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAM
Year 2022
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper ECONOMICS Paper - I
Subject Economics
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the question paper for the Economics Paper I of the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination held in 2022. The paper, conducted by UPSC, allows three hours for completion and carries a maximum of 250 marks. It is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge of economic principles and theories. The paper is bilingual, with questions presented in both Hindi and English, and consists of eight questions divided into two sections. Candidates are required to answer a total of five questions, with compulsory questions in Section A and Section B, and a minimum number of questions to be chosen from each section. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for success in the Civil Services examination.

Major Topics Covered

  • Monopolistic Competition
  • Excess Capacity
  • Liquidity Preference Theory
  • Liquidity Trap
  • Demand for Money
  • Transaction Approach
  • Cash Balance Approach
  • Factor Endowment Theory
  • Factor Prices
  • Factor Abundance
  • Unbalanced Growth
  • Social Overhead Capital (SOC)
  • Direct Productive Activities (DPA)

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAM preparation
  • Helps understand the latest exam pattern
  • Useful for practice and self-assessment
  • Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
  • Helpful for analysing question trends

Related Resources

  • Civil Services (Main) Exam 2022 Economics Paper II
  • Civil Services (Main) Exam 2021 Economics Paper I
  • Civil Services (Preliminary) Exam 2022 General Studies Paper I
  • Civil Services Main Exam 2022 Economics Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC Mains 2022 Economics Paper I Solutions
  • Civil Services Main Exam Economics Syllabus
  • UPSC Mains Economics Paper I Syllabus Details
  • Civil Services Main Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ पर निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • प्राधिकृत माध्यम के अतिरिक्त अन्य किसी माध्यम में लिखे गए उत्तर पर कोई अंक नहीं मिलेंगे ।
  • प्रश्नों में शब्द सीमा, जहाँ विनिर्दिष्ट है, का अनुसरण किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • जहाँ आवश्यक हो, आलेख | चित्र उत्तर के लिए दिए गए स्थान में ही दर्शाइए | प्रश्मों के उत्तरों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जाएगी ।
  • आंशिक रूप से दिए गए प्रश्नों के उत्तर को भी मान्यता दी जाएगी यदि उसे काटा नहीं हो ।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़ा हुआ पृष्ठ अथवा पृष्ठ के भाग को पूर्णत: काट दीजिए ।

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS and printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
  • Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Question nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, any THREE are to be attempted choosing at least ONE question from each section.
  • The number of marks carried by a question / part is indicated against it.
  • Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided.
  • No marks will be given for answers written in a medium other than the authorized one.
  • Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
  • Graphs/illustrations, wherever required, may be drawn/given in the space provided for answering the question itself.
  • Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order.
  • Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. Answer the following questions in about 150 words each :
निम्नलिखित प्रत्येक प्रश्न का उत्तर लगभग 150 शब्दों में दीजिए :

(a) एकाधिकारात्मक प्रतियोगिता के अन्तर्गत चेम्बरलिन द्वारा प्रतिपादित अतिरिक्त क्षमता के विचार की संक्षेप में व्याख्या कीजिए।

Explain briefly Chamberlin's concept of excess capacity in monopolistic competition.

(b) ब्याज के तरलता अधिमान प्रारूप के अन्तर्गत ‘तरलता जाल’ के विचार की चर्चा कीजिए ।

Discuss the concept of 'liquidity trap' in the liquidity preference model of interest.

(c) मुद्रा की माँग में ‘लेनदेन दृष्टिकोण’ तथा ‘नकद शेष दृष्टिकोण’ के बीच प्रमुख अन्तर कौन-कौन से हैं ?

In demand for money, what are the major differences between 'transaction approach' and 'cash balance approach'?

(d) 'साधन कीमतों में प्रचुरता' तथा 'साधन प्रचुरता' के आधार पर व्यापार के साधन सम्पन्नता सिद्धान्त की चर्चा कीजिए ।

Discuss the Factor Endowment theory of trade in terms of 'abundance in factor prices' and 'factor abundance'.

(e) हर्षमैन के अनुसार, असंतुलित विकास ‘सामाजिक उपरिव्यय पूँजी (SOC)' अथवा ‘प्रत्यक्ष उत्पादक क्रियाओं (DPA)' के माध्यम से किया जा सकता है। चर्चा कीजिए।

According to Hirschman, unbalanced growth can be through 'Social Overhead Capital (SOC)' or 'Direct Productive Activities (DPA)'. Discuss.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAM.

What is the year of this question paper?

This question paper is from the year 2022.

Who conducts the Civil Services Main Exam?

The exam is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the subject of this paper?

The subject is Economics, specifically Paper I.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

What is the time allowed to complete the paper?

The time allowed is Three Hours.

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