UPSC Civil Services Main 2022 General Studies Paper II PDF

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

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2022
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper General Studies - Paper II
Subject General Studies
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 20
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This document contains the official question paper for the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2022, specifically General Studies Paper II. The paper consists of 20 descriptive questions, divided into two sections, requiring answers in either Hindi or English within a specified word limit (150 words for questions 1-10 and 250 words for questions 11-20). With a maximum of 250 marks and a time limit of three hours, this paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to assess their understanding of various general studies topics and their ability to articulate comprehensive answers.

Major Topics Covered

  • Environmental Law
  • Constitutionalization of Environmental Problems
  • Supreme Court Judgments
  • Right to Movement and Residence
  • Fundamental Rights
  • Decentralisation of Power
  • Grassroots Governance
  • Vice-President of India
  • Chairman of Rajya Sabha
  • National Commission for Backward Classes
  • Statutory Body
  • Constitutional Body
  • Gati-Shakti Yojana
  • Connectivity
  • Government-Private Sector Coordination

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 2021 General Studies Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023 General Studies Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2022 General Studies Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2022 General Studies Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Syllabus
  • General Studies Paper II Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Mains GS Paper II 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 ।
  • 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 (क्यू.सी.ए.) 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 (QCA) Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Q1.

(a) “भारत में आधुनिक कानून की सर्वाधिक महत्त्वपूर्ण उपलब्धि सर्वोच्च न्यायालय द्वारा पर्यावरणीय समस्याओं का संविधानीकरण है।” सुसंगत वाद विधियों की सहायता से इस कथन की विवेचना कीजिए। (150 शब्दों में उत्तर दीजिए)

"The most significant achievement of modern law in India is the constitutionalization of environmental problems by the Supreme Court." Discuss this statement with the help of relevant case laws. (Answer in 150 words)

Q2.

(a) “भारत के सम्पूर्ण क्षेत्र में निवास करने और विचरण करने का अधिकार स्वतंत्र रूप से सभी भारतीय नागरिकों को उपलब्ध है, किन्तु ये अधिकार असीम नहीं हैं।” टिप्पणी कीजिए। (150 शब्दों में उत्तर दीजिए)

"Right of movement and residence throughout the territory of India are freely available to the Indian citizens, but these rights are not absolute." Comment. (Answer in 150 words)

Q3.

(a) आपकी राय में, भारत में शक्ति के विकेन्द्रीकरण ने जमीनी-स्तर पर शासन-परिदृश्य को किस सीमा तक परिवर्तित किया है ? (150 शब्दों में उत्तर दीजिए)

To what extent, in your opinion, has the decentralisation of power in India changed the governance landscape at the grassroots? (Answer in 150 words)

Q4.

(a) राज्य सभा के सभापति के रूप में भारत के उप-राष्ट्रपति की भूमिका की विवेचना कीजिए । (150 शब्दों में उत्तर दीजिए)

Discuss the role of the Vice-President of India as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. (Answer in 150 words)

Q5.

(a) राष्ट्रीय पिछड़ा वर्ग आयोग के सांविधिक निकाय से संवैधानिक निकाय में रूपांतरण को ध्यान में रखते हुए इसकी भूमिका की विवेचना कीजिए । (150 शब्दों में उत्तर दीजिए)

Discuss the role of the National Commission for Backward Classes in the wake of its transformation from a statutory body to a constitutional body. (Answer in 150 words)

Q6.

(a) गति-शक्ति योजना को संयोजकता के लक्ष्य को प्राप्त करने के लिए सरकार और निजी क्षेत्र के मध्य सतर्क समन्वय की आवश्यकता है। विवेचना कीजिए। (150 शब्दों में उत्तर दीजिए)

The Gati-Shakti Yojana needs meticulous coordination between the government and the private sector to achieve the goal of connectivity. Discuss. (Answer in 150 words)

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What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Civil Services (Main) Examination.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is for General Studies - Paper II.

What is the conducting body?

The conducting body is UPSC.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

What is the time allowed to complete the paper?

The time allowed is Three Hours.

How many questions are there in this paper?

There are a total of 20 questions.

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