UPSC Civil Services Main Law Paper I 2022 Question Paper 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 CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAM
Year 2022
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Law Paper - I
Subject Law
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the Law Paper I from the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2022. Conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), this paper is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge of law. The exam allows three hours to complete and carries a maximum of 250 marks. It consists of eight descriptive questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total, including compulsory questions 1 and 5. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for a career in the Indian civil services, providing a benchmark for their preparation and understanding of legal principles relevant to governance.

Major Topics Covered

  • Constitutionalism
  • Substantive Equality
  • Union and State Laws
  • Repugnancy
  • Other Backward Classes (OBC) Quota
  • Wednesbury's Principles of Unreasonableness
  • Merits Review
  • Basic Structure Doctrine

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

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  • UPSC Mains General Studies Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
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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 (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.
  • 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 (QCA) Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. Answer the following questions in about 150 words each :
निम्नलिखित प्रश्नों में से प्रत्येक का उत्तर लगभग 150 शब्दों में दीजिए :

(a) ‘पूर्ण समानता स्वयं में असमानता का एक कारण हो सकती है ।’ इस कथन के आलोक में, वास्तविक (मौलिक) समानता पर चर्चा कीजिए ।

'Absolute equality may itself be a cause of inequality.' In the light of this statement, discuss substantive equality.

(b) ‘बुनियादी स्वतन्त्रताओं और व्यक्तियों की गरिमा बनाए रखने के लिए संविधान को संविधानवाद के साथ पारगम्य होना चाहिए ।’ चर्चा कीजिए ।

To preserve basic freedoms and dignity of individuals, a Constitution should be permeated with Constitutionalism.' Discuss.

(c) निर्णयज वाद विधियों की सहायता से संघ और राज्य की विधियों के बीच असंगति के सम्बन्ध में विधिक स्थिति की व्याख्या कीजिए । असंगति की स्थिति में कौन-सी विधि अधिभावी होगी ?

Explain the legal position in case of repugnancy between Union and State laws with the help of decided case laws. Which law shall prevail in case of repugnancy?

(d) स्थानीय निकाय चुनावों में उच्चतम न्यायालय द्वारा हाल के निर्णय में अन्य पिछड़े वर्गों के लिए कोटा निर्धारित करने एवं प्रदान करने के लिए कौन-से परीक्षण निर्धारित किए गए हैं ?

What are the tests laid down by the Supreme Court in a recent decision for quantifying and providing quota for Other Backward Classes in local body elections?

(e) ‘वेडनसबरी के अयुक्तियुक्तता के सिद्धान्तों’ को स्पष्ट कीजिए । क्या ये सिद्धान्त किसी भी तरह से प्रशासनिक निर्णयों की ‘योग्यता-समीक्षा’ की गुंजाइश प्रदान करते हैं ?

Elucidate 'Wednesbury's Principles of Unreasonableness'. Do these principles provide in any way, scope for 'merits review' of administrative decisions?

Section A

Q2.

(a) “संशोधनकारी शक्ति हमारे संविधान के आधारभूत स्वरूप या संरचना को नुकसान या नष्ट करने तक विस्तारित नहीं होती है ।” चर्चा कीजिए ।

"Amending power does not extend to damaging or destroying the basic structure or framework of our Constitution." Discuss.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAM.

Which paper is this?

This is Law Paper - I.

What is the conducting body?

The conducting body is UPSC.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for Law Paper - I is 250.

What is the time allowed for this paper?

The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.

How many questions are there in total?

There are eight questions in total.

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