UPSC Civil Services Psychology Paper II 2022 Question Paper 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) Examination
Year 2022
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Psychology Paper II
Subject Psychology
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the Psychology 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 duration of three hours. 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 paper is available in both Hindi and English, making it accessible to a wider range of candidates preparing for the prestigious Civil Services exam. Aspirants can use this question paper to understand the exam pattern, difficulty level, and important topics covered in Psychology Paper II.

Major Topics Covered

  • Cognitive skills
  • Gifted children
  • Research in psychology
  • Reliability and Validity
  • Power and Politics
  • Community Psychology
  • Abnormal Behaviour
  • Rehabilitation
  • Mental Health
  • Anxiety Disorder
  • Psychology

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for 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 Psychology Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2021 Psychology Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2020 Psychology Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2022 Psychology Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination Psychology Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination Optional Subjects
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination Pattern
  • UPSC Civil Services Exam Stages

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 ।
  • 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.
  • 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 in about 150 words each:
निम्नलिखित में से प्रत्येक का लगभग 150 शब्दों में उत्तर दीजिए :

(a) अनुसंधान के आलोक में, प्रतिभाशाली बच्चों के संज्ञानात्मक कौशल को बढ़ाने के विभिन्न तरीकों की विवेचना कीजिए ।

In the light of research, discuss various ways to enhance cognitive skills of the gifted children.

(b) कुछ माप विश्वसनीय हो सकते हैं लेकिन मान्य नहीं । प्रासंगिक उदाहरणों सहित समझाइए ।

Some measures can be reliable but not valid. Illustrate with relevant examples.

(c) सत्ता और राजनीति कैसे साथ-साथ चलती हैं, व्याख्या कीजिए ।

Explain how power and politics go hand-in-hand.

(d) सामुदायिक मनोविज्ञान क्या है ? सामुदायिक मनोवैज्ञानिक के कुछ कौशल तथा गुणों का उल्लेख कीजिए ।

What is community psychology? Mention few skills and qualities a community psychologist should have.

(e) असामान्य व्यवहार को चिह्नित करने के लिए विभिन्न मानदंड क्या हैं ?

What are different criteria for labelling abnormal behaviour ?

Section A

Q2.

(a) मानसिक रूप से बीमार भारतीय युवाओं के पुनर्वास के लिए आवश्यक विभिन्न रणनीतियों की चर्चा कीजिए ।

Discuss the various strategies necessary for rehabilitation of mentally ill Indian youth.

(b) भारतीय युवाओं के मानसिक स्वास्थ्य हेतु चुनौतियों की चर्चा कीजिए । एक मनोवैज्ञानिक के रूप में, उनके मानसिक स्वास्थ्य का ध्यान रखने के तरीके सुझाइए ।

Discuss the challenges to mental health of Indian youth. As a psychologist, suggest ways to foster their mental health.

(c) दुश्चिंता विकार विकसित करने में जीवविज्ञान, अनुकूलन, अनुभूति और तनाव की महत्त्वपूर्ण भूमिका का वर्णन कीजिए ।

Describe the instrumental role of biology, conditioning, cognition and stress in developing anxiety disorder.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam for which this question paper is intended?

This question paper is for the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2022.

Which paper is this question paper?

This is Psychology Paper II.

Who conducts the Civil Services Examination?

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

What is the maximum number of marks for Psychology Paper II?

The maximum marks for Psychology Paper II is 250.

What is the time duration allowed for this paper?

The time allowed for this paper is three hours.

How many questions are there in Psychology Paper II?

There are eight questions divided into two sections.

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