UPSC Mains 2022 GS Paper 1 questions

20 questions from the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2022. Official UPSC paper (PDF) · All GS Paper 1 PYQs

1. 1

   How will you explain that medieval Indian temple sculptures represent the social life of those days?

   Art & Culture · 150 words · 10 marks

2. 2

   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.

   Modern History · 150 words · 10 marks

3. 3

   Why was there a sudden spurt in famines in colonial India since the mid-eighteenth century? Give reasons.

   Modern History · 150 words · 10 marks · Model answer & what aspirants miss

4. 4

   Describe the characteristics and types of primary rocks.

   Geography · 150 words · 10 marks · Model answer & what aspirants miss

5. 5

   Discuss the meaning of colour-coded weather warnings for cyclone prone areas given by India Meteorological Department.

   Geography · 150 words · 10 marks

6. 6

   Discuss the natural resource potentials of 'Deccan Trap'.

   Geography · 150 words · 10 marks

7. 7

   Examine the potential of wind energy in India and explain the reasons for their limited spatial spread.

   Geography · 150 words · 10 marks

8. 8

   Explore and evaluate the impact of 'Work From Home' on family relationships.

   Indian Society · 150 words · 10 marks

9. 9

   How is the growth of Tier 2 cities related to the rise of a new middle class with an emphasis on the culture of consumption?

   Indian Society · 150 words · 10 marks

10. 10

    Given the diversities among tribal communities in India, in which specific contexts should they be considered as a single category?

    Indian Society · 150 words · 10 marks

11. 11

    The political and administrative reorganization of states and territories has been a continuous ongoing process since the mid-nineteenth century. Discuss with examples.

    Modern History · 250 words · 15 marks

12. 12

    Discuss. the main contributions of Gupta period and Chola period to Indian heritage and culture.

    Art & Culture · 250 words · 15 marks

13. 13

    Discuss the significance of the lion and bull figures in Indian mythology, art and architecture.

    Art & Culture · 250 words · 15 marks

14. 14

    What are the forces that influence ocean currents? Describe their role in fishing industry of the world.

    Geography · 250 words · 15 marks

15. 15

    Describing the distribution of rubber producing countries, indicate the major environmental issues faced by them.

    Geography · 250 words · 15 marks

16. 16

    Mention the significance of straits and isthmus in international trade..

    Geography · 250 words · 15 marks

17. 17

    Troposphere is a very significant atmospheric layer that determines weather processes.

    Geography · 250 words · 15 marks

18. 18

    Analyse the salience of 'sect' in Indian society vis-a-vis caste, region and religion.

    Indian Society · 250 words · 15 marks

19. 19

    Are tolerance, assimilation and pluralism the key elements in the making of an Indian form of secularism? Justify your answer.

    Indian Society · 250 words · 15 marks · Model answer & what aspirants miss

20. 20

    Elucidate the relationship between globalization and new technology in a world of scarce resources, with special reference to India.

    Indian Society · 250 words · 15 marks