UPSC Economics Paper II 2022 Question Paper PDF Download

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

Exam Details

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Examination Economics Paper - II
Year 2022
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Economics Paper - II
Subject Economics
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the Economics Paper II from the UPSC examinations held in 2022. The paper is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge of economic principles and their application. It consists of descriptive questions divided into two sections, with a total of eight questions. Candidates are required to answer five questions in all, including compulsory questions from each section. The paper allows a time duration of three hours and carries a maximum of 250 marks. This question paper is a valuable resource for aspirants preparing for economics-related competitive exams, providing a clear understanding of the exam's scope and depth.

Major Topics Covered

  • British rule in India
  • Handicrafts decline
  • Targeted Public Distribution System (PDS)
  • Indian Economic Planning
  • C. N. Vakil
  • Constitutional Amendments (73rd & 74th)
  • Women Empowerment
  • Land tenure system
  • Indian agriculture
  • National Income
  • Sectoral composition
  • Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
  • Green Revolution
  • Indigenous crops
  • Multi Dimensional Poverty Index (MPI)
  • Poverty measurement
  • Jute industry
  • Pre-independent India

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for Economics Paper - II 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

  • UPSC Economics Paper I 2022
  • UPSC Economics Paper II 2021
  • UPSC Economics Paper I 2021
  • UPSC Economics Optional Previous Year Papers
  • UPSC Economics Paper II 2022 Answer Key
  • Economics Paper II 2022 Solutions
  • UPSC Economics Syllabus
  • UPSC Economics Optional Syllabus

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुखपृष्ठ 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, को माना जाना चाहिए तथा यदि उत्तर की शब्द-सीमा मान्य सीमा से ज्यादा अधिक अथवा ज्यादा कम हो, तो अंकों में कटौती की जा सकती है।
  • जहाँ आवश्यक हो, आलेख/चित्र उत्तर के लिए दिए गए स्थान में ही दर्शाइए ।
  • प्रश्नों के प्रयासों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जाएगी।
  • आंशिक रूप से दिए गए प्रश्नों के उत्तर को भी मान्यता दी जाएगी यदि उसे काटा नहीं गया हो ।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़ा हुआ पृष्ठ अथवा पृष्ठ के भाग को पूर्णतः 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, 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 and if answered in much longer or shorter than the prescribed length, marks may be deducted.
  • 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 में से प्रत्येक प्रश्न का उत्तर लगभग 150 शब्दों में लिखिए :

(a) उन कारकों की रूपरेखा प्रस्तुत कीजिए जिनके कारण भारत में ब्रिटिश शासन के दौरान हस्तशिल्प का ह्रास हुआ।
Outline the factors that caused decline of handicrafts during British rule in India.

(b) भारत में लक्षित सार्वजनिक वितरण प्रणाली की विशेषताओं की विवेचना कीजिए तथा इसके कार्यान्वयन में आने वाली बाधाओं का उल्लेख कीजिए।
Discuss the features of targeted Public Distribution System in India and point out the obstacles in its implementation.

(c) भारतीय आर्थिक आयोजन में सी. एन. वकील के योगदान को चिह्नित कीजिए।
Point out the contribution of C. N. Vakil to Indian Economic Planning.

(d) 73 वें तथा 74 वें संवैधानिक संशोधन द्वारा महिला सशक्तिकरण पर पड़ने वाले प्रत्यक्ष तथा अप्रत्यक्ष प्रभावों का वर्णन कीजिए ।
Describe the direct and indirect effects on women empowerment through 73rd and 74th Constitutional amendments.

(e) ब्रिटिश भारत की अवधि में, भू-धारण प्रणाली का भारतीय कृषि पर प्रभाव का परीक्षण कीजिए।
Examine the impact of land tenure system during British India on Indian agriculture.

Section A

Q2.

(a) विगत पांच दशकों में राष्ट्रीय आय की प्रवृत्ति तथा इसकी क्षेत्रीय संरचना की प्रमुख विशेषताओं को चिह्नांकित कीजिए ।
Highlight the major features of National Income trend and its sectoral composition during the last five decades.

(b) उन कारकों को संक्षेप में बताइये जिनके फलस्वरूप देश में भारतीय रिजर्व बैंक की स्थापना हुई।
Describe in brief the factors that led to the establishment of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in the country.

(c) विवेचना कीजिए कि किस प्रकार हरित क्रान्ति ने भारत में देशज फसलों को प्रभावित किया है। उत्पादकता में सुधार हेतु, सरकार द्वारा बाद के वर्षों में कौन से उपाय शुरू किए गये हैं ?
Discuss, how the green revolution has affected the indigenous crops in India? What measures have been initiated by the Government in the later years to improve the productivity?

Section A

Q3.

(a) क्या आपको लगता है कि बहुआयामी गरीबी सूचकांक (एम पी आई) गरीबी के माप का श्रेष्ठतर माप है ? अपने उत्तर के पक्ष में तर्क दीजिए । एम पी आई के सन्दर्भ में, भारत की क्या स्थिति है ?
Do you think that Multi Dimensional Poverty Index (MPI) is a better measure of poverty? Give reasons in support of your answer. What is the position of India in respect of MPI?

(b) स्वतंत्रतापूर्व भारत में जूट उद्योग के विकास की विवेचना कीजिए । इस उद्योग द्वारा सामना की जाने वाली प्रमुख समस्यायें क्या थीं ?
Discuss the development of Jute industry during pre-independent India. What were the main problems faced by this industry?

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What is the name of the exam paper?

The exam paper is named Economics Paper - II.

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The conducting body is UPSC.

In which year was this paper conducted?

This paper was conducted in the year 2022.

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The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

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The time allowed for the exam is Three Hours.

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The question type is descriptive, with questions divided into sections.

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