UPSC Civil Services Main 2022 Physics Paper-I PDF

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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 Physics (Paper-I)
Subject Physics
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the Physics (Paper-I) question paper for the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Exam 2022. The paper is designed to test candidates' in-depth knowledge of Physics. It consists of eight questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total. Questions 1 and 5 are compulsory, and at least one question must be attempted from each section. The exam duration is three hours, and the maximum marks allotted are 250. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for a career in civil services, providing a clear understanding of the examination's scope and difficulty level in Physics.

Major Topics Covered

  • Physics
  • Classical Mechanics
  • Electromagnetism
  • Thermodynamics
  • Quantum Mechanics
  • Solid State Physics
  • Nuclear Physics

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 Physics Paper-II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2021 Physics Paper-I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2020 Physics Paper-I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2022 Physics Paper-I Answer Key
  • Civil Services Main 2022 Physics Paper-I Solutions
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Physics Syllabus
  • UPSC Main Exam Physics Paper Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • इसमें आठ प्रश्न हैं जो दो खण्डों में विभाजित हैं तथा हिन्दी एवं अंग्रेजी दोनों में छपे हुए हैं।
  • परीक्षार्थी को कुल पाँच प्रश्नों के उत्तर देने हैं।
  • प्रश्न संख्या 1 और 5 अनिवार्य हैं तथा बाकी प्रश्नों में से प्रत्येक खण्ड से कम-से-कम एक प्रश्न चुनकर तीन प्रश्नों के उत्तर दीजिए।
  • प्रत्येक प्रश्न/भाग के लिए नियत अंक उसके सामने दिए गए हैं।
  • प्रश्नों के उत्तर उसी प्राधिकृत माध्यम में लिखे जाने चाहिए, जिसका उल्लेख आपके प्रवेश-पत्र में किया गया है, और इस माध्यम का स्पष्ट उल्लेख प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर (क्यू॰ सी॰ ए॰) 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।
  • यदि आवश्यक हो, तो उपयुक्त आँकड़ों का चयन कीजिए तथा उनको निर्दिष्ट कीजिए।
  • जब तक उल्लिखित न हो, संकेत तथा शब्दावली प्रचलित मानक अर्थों में प्रयुक्त हैं।
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Assume suitable data, if considered necessary, and indicate the same clearly.
  • Unless and otherwise indicated, symbols and notations carry their usual standard meanings.
  • 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)

Q0. भौतिक नियतांक
Physical Constants

(a) प्रकाश का वेग (c)
Velocity of light (c)

(b) बोल्ट्ज़मान नियतांक (k)
Boltzmann constant (k)

(c) प्लांक नियतांक (h)
Planck constant (h)

(d) मुक्त आकाश की विद्युत्शीलता (परावैद्युतांक) (EO)
Permittivity of free space (E0)

(e) मुक्त आकाश की पारगम्यता (µ0)
Permeability of free space (µ0)

(f) इलेक्ट्रॉन का आवेश (e)
Charge of electron (e)

(g) इलेक्ट्रॉन का द्रव्यमान (me)
Mass of electron (me)

(h) सार्वत्रिक गैस नियतांक (R)
Universal gas constant (R)

(i) सार्वत्रिक गुरुत्वाकर्षण नियतांक (G)
Universal gravitational constant (G)

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam for which this Physics Paper-I was conducted?

This Physics Paper-I is for the Civil Services (Main) Exam 2022.

Who conducts the Civil Services Main Exam?

The Civil Services Main Exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

What is the subject of this question paper?

The subject of this question paper is Physics, specifically Paper-I.

What is the maximum marks for Physics Paper-I?

The maximum marks for Physics Paper-I is 250.

What is the time allowed to complete Physics Paper-I?

The time allowed to complete Physics Paper-I is Three Hours.

How many questions are there in Physics Paper-I?

There are eight questions in Physics Paper-I, divided into two sections.

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