UPSC Civil Services Main 2022 Geography Paper II PDF Download

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

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Exam
Year 2022
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Geography Paper - II
Subject Geography
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the Geography Paper II for the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination held in 2022. The paper, conducted by UPSC, has a maximum mark of 250 and a time limit of three hours. It is designed to test candidates' in-depth knowledge of Geography, particularly focusing on aspects related to India. The paper consists of eight questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total, including compulsory questions 1 and 5. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to secure a position in the Indian administrative services.

Major Topics Covered

  • Geography of India
  • Physical Geography
  • Commercial Geography
  • Economic Geography
  • Ecological Geography
  • Environmental Geography
  • Cultural Geography
  • Map Marking

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

  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2022 Geography Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2022 General Studies Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2022 General Studies Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2022 General Studies Paper III
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2022 General Studies Paper IV
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2022 Geography Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Geography Syllabus
  • UPSC 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, अपने उत्तर को उपयुक्त चित्रों | मानचित्रों तथा आरेखों द्वारा दर्शाएँ ।
  • इन्हें प्रश्न का उत्तर देने के लिए दिए गए स्थान में ही बनाना है ।
  • प्रश्नों के उत्तरों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जाएगी ।
  • यदि काटा नहीं हो, तो प्रश्न के उत्तर की गणना की जाएगी चाहे वह उत्तर अंशतः दिया गया हो ।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़ा हुआ पृष्ठ या उसके अंश को स्पष्ट रूप से काटा जाना चाहिए ।

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS and printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
  • Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Questions no. 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.
  • Illustrate your answers with suitable sketches/maps and diagrams, wherever considered necessary.
  • These shall be drawn 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. आपको दिए गए भारत के रेखा मानचित्र पर निम्नलिखित सभी की स्थिति को अंकित कीजिए । अपनी क्यू.सी.ए. पुस्तिका में इन स्थानों में से प्रत्येक का भौतिक / वाणिज्यिक / आर्थिक / पारिस्थितिक / पर्यावरणीय / सांस्कृतिक महत्त्व अधिकतम 30 शब्दों में लिखिए :
On the outline map of India provided to you, mark the location of all of the following. Write in your QCA Booklet the significance of these locations, whether physical / commercial / economic / ecological / environmental / cultural, in no more than 30 words for each entry :

((i)) तरंगमबाड़ी
Tarangambadi

((ii)) माहे
Mahe

((iii)) बोमडिला
Bomdila

((iv)) ढोला सदिया पुल
Dhola Sadiya Bridge

((v)) तला-कावेरी
Talakaveri

((vi)) सतकोसिया
Satkosia

((vii)) ढोलावीरा
Dholavira

((viii)) सोनामर्ग
Sonamarg

((ix)) मलिकू एटॉल
Maliku Atoll

((x)) गंगासागर
Gangasagar

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam for which this paper was conducted?

This paper is from the Civil Services (Main) Exam.

Which year is this Civil Services Main exam paper from?

This is the 2022 paper.

Who conducts the Civil Services Main Exam?

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Main Exam.

What is the subject of this paper?

The subject is Geography, specifically Paper II.

What is the maximum marks for Geography Paper II?

The maximum marks for Geography Paper II is 250.

What is the time allowed to complete Geography Paper II?

The time allowed is three hours.

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