UPSC Civil Services Main 2022 History Paper II 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 UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2022
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper History Paper - II
Subject History
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the History Paper II for the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination held in 2022. The paper is designed to test candidates' in-depth knowledge of Indian history, particularly focusing on historical interpretations, colonial policies, and socio-economic impacts. It consists of 8 descriptive questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total, including compulsory questions 1 and 5. The paper allows three hours to complete and carries a maximum of 250 marks. Aspirants can download the question paper in PDF format, available in both Hindi and English, to prepare effectively for the examination.

Major Topics Covered

  • Indian History
  • Colonial Policies
  • Battle of Plassey
  • Battle of Buxar
  • Treaty of Amritsar
  • Famines in India
  • Colonial Economic Policies
  • Permanent Settlement
  • Western Education in India
  • Indian National Movement
  • Santhal Rebellion

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 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) Examination 2022 History Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2022 General Studies Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2022 General Studies Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2022 General Studies Paper III
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2022 General Studies Paper IV
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2022 History Paper II Answer Key
  • History Paper II UPSC Mains 2022 Solutions
  • UPSC Civil Services Main History 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, का अनुसरण किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • 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 (क्यू.सी.ए.) 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 (QCA) Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. निम्नलिखित कथनों में से प्रत्येक का लगभग 150 शब्दों में समालोचनात्मक परीक्षण कीजिए:
Critically examine the following statements in about 150 words each :

(a) ‘प्लासी की लडाई (1757) एक झड़प थी जबकि बक्सर की लड़ाई (1764) एक असली युद्ध था’ ।
'The Battle of Plassey (1757) was a skirmish while the Battle of Buxar (1764) was a real war'.

(b) ‘अमृतसर की सन्धि (1809) अपने तात्कालिक तथा संभावित प्रभावों के कारण महत्त्वपूर्ण थी’ ।
'The Treaty of Amritsar (1809) was significant for its immediate as well as potential effects'.

(c) ‘अकाल केवल अनाज की कमी ही नहीं बल्कि औपनिवेशिक आर्थिक नीतियों के प्रत्यक्ष परिणाम थे’ ।
'Famines were not just because of foodgrain scarcity, but were a direct result of colonial economic policies'.

(d) ‘बाहरी तत्त्वों की धुसपैठ – जिन्हें संथाल दिकू कहते थे – ने संथालों के ज्ञात संसार को पूरी तरह बर्बाद कर दिया तथा उन्हें अपना खोया क्षेत्र प्राप्त करने के लिये कार्यवाही करने पर मजबूर कर दिया’ ।
'Penetration of outsiders - called dikus by the Santhals - completely destroyed their familiar world, and forced them into action to take possession of their lost territory'.

(e) ‘सीमित दायरे के अन्दर भारतीय वैज्ञानिकों ने, औपनिवेशिक भारत में मूल वैज्ञानिक अनुसंधान जारी रखा’ ।
'Within a limited scope the Indian Scientists could pursue original scientific research in colonial India'.

Section A

Q2.

(a) व्याख्या कीजिए कि किस प्रकार स्थायी बंदोवस्त ने बंगाल में एक संपत्ति नियम प्रारंभ किया तथा इसके क्या परिणाम थे ?
Explain how the Permanent Settlement initiated a rule of property in Bengal and what were its consequences ?

(b) क्या पश्चिमी शिक्षा सांस्कृतिक जागृति की अग्रदूत थी या औपनिवेशिक प्रभुत्व का एक उपकरण था ? व्याख्या कीजिए ।
Was the Western education a harbinger of cultural awakening or an instrument of colonial hegemony ? Discuss.

(c) क्या आप स्पष्ट कर सकते हैं कि कैसे, दीवानी प्राप्त करने के बाद, ईष्ट इंडिया कंपनी की सरकार ‘एक भारतीय शासक’ की तरह कार्य करती रही ?
Can you explain how, after acquiring Diwani, the government of the East India Company functioned like 'an Indian ruler' ?

Section A

Q3.

(a) क्या आप समझते हैं कि भारतीय राष्ट्रीय आन्दोलन एक ‘बहुवर्गीय आन्दोलन’ था जिसमें सभी वर्गों तथा स्तरों के साम्राज्यवाद-विरोधी हितों का प्रतिनिधित्व था ? अपने उत्तर के समर्थन में कारण दीजिए ।
Do you think that the Indian National Movement was a 'multi class movement' which represented the anti-imperialist interests of all classes and strata? Give reasons in support of your answer.

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

This paper is from the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination.

What is the subject of this question paper?

The subject is History, specifically Paper II.

What is the year of this examination paper?

The examination year is 2022.

Who conducts the Civil Services Examination?

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

What is the maximum marks for History Paper II?

The maximum marks for History Paper II are 250.

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The time allowed for this paper is three hours.

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