UPSC Civil Services Main 2022 General Studies Paper I PDF

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  • Year 2022
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 20
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAM
Year 2022
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper GENERAL STUDIES (Paper I)
Subject General Studies
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 20
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the official question paper for the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2022, General Studies (Paper I). The paper is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and carries a maximum of 250 marks, with a time limit of three hours. It consists of 20 descriptive questions, divided into two sets: questions 1-10 to be answered in 150 words each, and questions 11-20 in 250 words each. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to assess their understanding of various general studies topics and their ability to articulate comprehensive answers within specified word limits.

Major Topics Covered

  • Medieval Indian Temple Sculptures
  • Social Life in Medieval India
  • East India Company Armies
  • Indian Rulers' Armies
  • Colonial India
  • Famines in India
  • Primary Rocks
  • Characteristics of Rocks
  • Types of Rocks
  • India Meteorological Department
  • Weather Warnings
  • Cyclone Prone Areas
  • Deccan Trap
  • Natural Resources
  • Wind Energy in India
  • Spatial Spread of Wind Energy

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 Exam 2021 General Studies Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2023 General Studies Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2022 General Studies Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2022 Essay Paper
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2022 General Studies Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Syllabus
  • UPSC General Studies Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ पर निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए।
  • उल्लिखित माध्यम के अतिरिक्त अन्य किसी माध्यम में लिखे गए उत्तर पर कोई अंक नहीं मिलेंगे।
  • प्रश्न संख्या 1 से 10 तक का उत्तर 150 शब्दों में तथा प्रश्न संख्या 11 से 20 तक का उत्तर 250 शब्दों में दीजिए ।
  • प्रश्नों में इंगित शब्द सीमा को ध्यान में रखिए ।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़े गए कोई पृष्ठ अथवा पृष्ठ के भाग को पूर्णत: काट दीजिए ।

  • There are TWENTY questions printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
  • 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.
  • Answers to Questions No. 1 to 10 should be in 150 words, whereas answers to Questions No. 11 to 20 should be in 250 words.
  • Keep the word limit indicated in the questions in mind.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Q1.

(a) स्पष्ट करें कि मध्यकालीन भारतीय मंदिरों की मूर्त्तिकला उस दौर के सामाजिक जीवन का प्रतिनिधित्व करती है। (150 शब्दों में उत्तर दें)
How will you explain that medieval Indian temple sculptures represent the social life of those days? (Answer in 150 words)

Q2.

(a) अधिकांश भारतीय सिपाहियों वाली ईस्ट इंडिया की सेना क्यों तत्कालीन भारतीय शासकों की संख्याबल में अधिक और बेहतर सुसज्जित सेना से लगातार जीतती रही ? कारण बताएँ। (150 शब्दों में उत्तर दें)
Why did the armies of the British East India Company - mostly comprising of Indian soldiers - win consistently against the more numerous and better equipped armies of the then Indian rulers? Give reasons. (Answer in 150 words)

Q3.

(a) औपनिवेशिक भारत की अठारहवीं शताब्दी के मध्य से क्यों अकाल पड़ने में अचानक वृद्धि देखने को मिलती है ? कारण बताएँ । (150 शब्दों में उत्तर दें)
Why was there a sudden spurt in famines in colonial India since the mid-eighteenth century ? Give reasons. (Answer in 150 words)

Q4.

(a) प्राथमिक चट्टानों की विशेषताओं एवं प्रकारों का वर्णन कीजिए। (150 शब्दों में उत्तर दें)
Describe the characteristics and types of primary rocks. (Answer in 150 words)

Q5.

(a) भारतीय मौसम विज्ञान विभाग द्वारा चक्रवात प्रवण क्षेत्रों के लिए मौसम-सम्बन्धी चेतावनियों के लिए निर्धारित रंग-संकेत के अर्थ की चर्चा करें। (150 शब्दों में उत्तर दें)
Discuss the meaning of colour-coded weather warnings for cyclone prone areas given by India Meteorological Department. (Answer in 150 words)

Q6.

(a) ‘दक्कन ट्रैप’ की प्राकृतिक संसाधन-सम्भावनाओं की चर्चा कीजिए। (150 शब्दों में उत्तर दें)
Discuss the natural resource potentials of 'Deccan Trap'. (Answer in 150 words)

Q7.

(a) भारत में पवन ऊर्जा की संभावना का परीक्षण कीजिए एवं उनके सीमित क्षेत्रीय विस्तार के कारणों को समझाइए। (150 शब्दों में उत्तर दें)
Examine the potential of wind energy in India and explain the reasons for their limited spatial spread. (Answer in 150 words)

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Frequently asked questions

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

This question paper is from the CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAM.

What is the year of this Civil Services Main Exam paper?

The year of this paper is 2022.

Who conducts the Civil Services Main Exam?

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

What is the subject of this paper?

The subject is GENERAL STUDIES (Paper I).

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

What is the time allowed to complete this paper?

The time allowed is Three Hours.

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