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1. Forests are the best case studies for economic excellence

2. Poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world

3. History is a series of victories won by the scientific man over the romantic man

4. A ship in harbour is safe, but that is not what ship is for

5. The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining

6. You cannot step twice in the same river

7. A smile is the chosen vehicle for all ambiguities

8. Just because you have a choice, it does not mean that any of them has to be right.

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Write Two Essays, choosing One from each of the Sections A and B, in about 1000-1200 words each.

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UPSC Essay Topic wise Question Papers of last 31 years (1993-2023) for Civil Services IAS/IPS Exam Free Download

In the UPSC mains examination, essay paper is worth 250 marks and three hours. Here is the topic wise questions from the earlier years for the benefit of civil service IAS IPS aspirants.

1.1 India Since Independence

1.2 federalism, decentralization, 1.3 administration, 1.4 judiciary, 1.5 poverty, social justice, 1.6 indian society, culture and values, 1.7 media, tv & cinema, literature, 2.1 growth vs development, 2.2 environment vs development, 2.4 sectors of economy, 3.1 values in education, 3.2 scheme implementation, 3.3 higher education, 4.1 character, honesty, ethics, 4.2 knowledge, 4.3 compassion, 4.4 truth and reality, 4.5 youth, discipline, 4.6 towards excellence, 5.1 @national politics, 5.2 @world / quote type, 5.3 empowerment overall, 5.4 compared to men, 6.1 globalization, 6.2 international org./ bilateral, 6.3 security, 6.4 history, 7.1 science and religion, 7.2 science and education, 7.3 computer and internet, 7.4 sci-tech: others, appendix: linear paper of upsc essay 2023, appendix: linear paper of upsc essay 2022, appendix: model answer pe free lecture & powerpoint, appendix: syllabus of essay paper in upsc, 1 india: democracy, administration, society, culture.

• Is the Colonial mentality hindering India’s Success? -2013
• In the context of Gandhiji’s views on the matter, explore, on an evolutionary scale, the terms ‘Swadhinata’, ‘Swaraj’ and ‘Dharmarajya’. Critically comment on their contemporary relevance to Indian democracy -2012
• Dreams which should not let India sleep. -2015
• Why should we be proud of being Indians? -2000
• Whither Indian democracy? -1995
• How far has democracy in India delivered the goods? -2003
• What we have not learnt during fifty years of independence. -1997
• What have we gained from our democratic set-up? -2001
• My vision of India in 2001 a.d. -1993
• Impact of the new economic measures on fiscal ties between the union and states in India. -2017
• Water disputes between States in federal India. -2016
• Cooperative federalism : Myth or reality. -2016
• Creation of smaller states and the consequent administrative, economic and developmental implication -2011
• Evaluation of panchayati raj system in India from the point of view of eradication of power to people. -2007
• Water resources should be under the control of the central government. -2004
• The language problem in India: its past, present and prospects. -1998
• There are better practices to “best practices”. -2021
• How should a civil servant conduct himself? -2003
• Politics without ethics is a disaster. -1995
• The VIP cult is a bane of Indian democracy -1996
• Need for transparency in public administration -1996
• The country’s need for a better disaster management system. -2000
• Politics, bureaucracy and business – fatal triangle. -1994
• We may brave human laws but cannot resist natural laws. -2017
• Justice must reach the poor -2005
• Judicial activism and Indian democracy. -2004
• Judicial activism. -1997
• A society that has more justice is a society that needs less charity. (- जिस समाज में अधिक न्याय होता है उस समाज को दान की कम आवश्यकता होती है।) – 2023
• There can be no social justice without economic prosperity but economic prosperity without social justice is meaningless (बिना आर्थिक समृद्धि के सामाजिक न्याय नहीं हो सकता, किन्तु बिना सामाजिक न्याय के आर्थिक समृद्धि निरर्थक है ) -2020
• Neglect of primary health care and education in India are reasons for its backwardness. -2019
• The focus of health care is increasingly getting skewed towards the ‘haves’ of our society. -2009
• Food security for sustainable national development -2005
• Reservation, politics and empowerment. -1999
• Culture is what we are, civilization is what we have (जो हम है, वह संस्कार; जो हमारे पास है, वह सभ्यता ) -2020
• Indian culture today: a myth or a reality? -2000
• Modernism and our traditional socio-ethical values. -2000
• The composite culture of India. -1998
• The Indian society at the crossroads. -1994
• From traditional Indian philanthropy to the gates-buffet model-a natural progression or a paradigm shift? -2010
• New cults and godmen: a threat to traditional religion -1996
• Biased media is a real threat to Indian democracy. -2019
• Responsibility of media in a democracy. -2002
• Role of media in good governance -2008
• Does Indian cinema shape our popular culture or merely reflect it? -2011
• How has satellite television brought about cultural change in Indian mindsets? -2007
• Is sting operation an invasion on privacy? -2014
• Mass media and cultural invasion. -1999
• The misinterpretation and misuse of freedom in India. -1998
• Poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world (कवि संसार के अनधिकृत रूप से विधायक होते हैं) – 2022

2 Economy, Development

• Poverty anywhere is a threat to prosperity everywhere. -2018
• Digital economy: A leveller or a source of economic inequality. -2016
• Innovation is the key determinant of economic growth and social welfare. -2016
• Near jobless growth in India: An anomaly or an outcome of economic reforms. -2016
• Crisis faced in India – moral or economic. -2015
• Was it the policy paralysis or the paralysis of implementation which slowed the growth of our country? -2014
• GDP (Gross Domestic Product) along with GDH (Gross Domestic Happiness) would be the right indices for judging the wellbeing of a country-2013
• Can capitalism bring inclusive growth? -2015
• Resource management in the Indian context. -1999
• Economic growth without distributive justice is bound to breed violence. -1993
• Forests are the best case studies for economic excellence (आर्थिक समृद्धि हासिल करने के मामले में वन सर्वोत्तम प्रतिमान होते हैं।) – 2022
• Alternative technologies for a climate change resilient India. -2018
• Should a moratorium be imposed on all fresh mining in tribal areas of the country? -2010
• Urbanisation and its hazards -2008
• Protection of ecology and environment is essential for sustained economic development. -2006
• Urbanization is a blessing in disguise. -1997
• Ecological considerations need not hamper development. -1993
• Globalization would finish small-scale industries in India. -2006
• Multinational corporations – saviours or saboteurs -1994
• Special economic zone: boon or bane -2008
• Is the criticism that the ‘Public-Private-Partnership’ (PPP) model for development is more of a bane than a boon in the Indian context, justified ?-2012
• Farming has lost the ability to be a source of subsistence for majority of farmers in India. -2017
• BPO boom in India. -2007
• Tourism: Can this be the next big thing for India? -2014
• Are our traditional handicrafts doomed to a slow death? -2009

3 Education

• Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in – school. (- शिक्षा वह है जो विद्यालय में विधालय में सीखी गई बातों को भूल जाने के बाद भी शेष रह जाती है।)
• Destiny of a nation is shaped in its classrooms. -2017
• Education without values, as useful as it is, seems rather to make a man more clever devil-2015
• Independent thinking should be encouraged right form the childhood. -2007
• Are the standardized tests good measure of academic ability or progress? -2014
• Irrelevance of the classroom. -2001
• Is the growing level of competition good for the youth? -2014
• Literacy is growing very fast, but there is no corresponding growth in education. -1996
• Is an egalitarian society possible by educating the masses ? -2008
• What is real education? -2005
• “Education for all” campaign in India: myth or reality. -2006
• Restructuring of Indian education system. -1995
• Privatization of higher education in India. -2002
• Credit – based higher education system – status, opportunities and challenges -2011

4 Quote based, Philosophy, Ethics

• A smile is the chosen vehicle for all ambiguities (हर असमंजस के लिए मुस्कराहट ही चुनिन्दा साधन है) – 2022
• Philosophy of wantlessness is a Utopian, while materialism is a chimera. -2021
• Your perception of me is a reflection of you; my reaction to you is an awareness of me. -2021
• Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication (सरलता चरम परिष्करण है ) -2020
• Ships don’t sink because of water around them ships sink because of water that gets into them (जहाज अपने चारों तरफ के पानी के वजह से नहीं डूबा करते, जहाज पानी के अंदर समां जाने की वजह से डूबता हैं ) -2020
• Life is a long journey between being human and being humane.  (मनुष्य होने और मानव बनने के बीच का लम्बा सफर ही जीवन है)-2020
• Values are not what humanity is, but what humanity ought to be -2019
• Best for an individual is not necessarily best for the society -2019
• Courage to accept and dedication to improve are two keys to success -2019
• Wisdom finds truth -2019
• A people that values its privileges above its principles loses both. -2018
• Customary morality cannot be a guide to modem file. -2018
• Need brings greed, if greed increases it spoils breed. -2016
• Character of an institution is reflected in its leader. -2015
• With greater power comes greater responsibility. -2014
• Words are sharper than the two-edged sword. -2014
• Attitude makes, habit makes character and character makes a man. -2007
• He would reigns within himself and folds his passions and desires and fears is more than a king. -1993
• Thinking is like a game, it does not begin unless there is an opposite team. (- सोच एक खेल की तरह है, यह तब तक शुरू नहीं होता है जब तक कि एक विपरीत टीम/पक्ष न हो।) – 2023
• Mathematics is the music of reason. (- गणित ज्ञान का संगीत है।) – 2023
• The real is rational and the rational is real. -2021
• Mindful manifesto is the catalyst to a tranquil self (विचारपरक संकल्प स्वयं के शांतचित्त रहने का उत्प्रेरक है )-2020
• ‘The past’ is a permanent dimension of human consciousness and values. -2018
• A good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge. -2018
• There is nothing either good or bad but thinking makes it so. -2003
• Disinterested intellectual curiosity is the lifeblood of civilisation. -1995
• Joy is the simplest form of gratitude. -2017
• Compassion is the basic of all morality of the world -1993
• Lending hands to someone is better than giving a dole. -2015
• Be the change you want to see in others (Gandhi)-2013
• Just because you have a choice, it does not mean that any of them has to be right (केवल इसलिए कि आपके पास विकल्प हैं, इसका यह अर्थ कदापि नहीं है कि उनमें से किसी को भी ठीक होना ही होगा) – 2022
• Reality does not conform to the ideal, but confirms it. -2018
• Truth is lived, not taught -1996
• When money speaks, the truth is silent. -1995
• Search for truth can only be a spiritual problem. -2002
• The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining (छप्पर मरम्मत करने का समय तभी होता है, जब धूप खिली हुई हो) – 2022
• You cannot step twice in the same river (आप उसी नदी में दोबारा नहीं उतर सकते) – 2022
• Discipline means success, anarchy means ruin -2008
• Youth is a blunder, manhood a struggle, old age a regret -1994
• If youth knew, if age could. -2002
• Youth culture today. -1999
• Fifty Golds in Olympics: Can this be a reality for India? -2014
• Visionary decision-making happens at the intersection of intuition and logic. (- दूरदर्शी निर्णय तभी लिए जाते है अंतर्ज्ञान और तर्क का परस्पर मेल होता है।) – 2023
• Not all who wander are lost. (- भटकने वाले सभी गुम नहीं हो जाते।) – 2023
• Inspiration for creativity springs from the effort to look for the magical in the mundane (- रचनात्मकता की प्रेरणा अलौकिक ता में चमत्कार ढूंढने के प्रयास से उपजति है) – 2023
• A ship in harbour is safe, but that is not what ship is for (जहाज बन्दरगाह के भीतर सुरक्षित होता है, परन्तु इसके लिए तो वह होता नहीं है) – 2022
• Quick but steady wins the race. -2015
• Useless life is an early death. -1994
• Our deeds determine us, as much as we determine our deeds. -1995
• The paths of glory lead but to the grave. -2002
• The pursuit of excellence. -2001

5 Women empowerment

• Greater political power alone will not improve women’s plight. -1997
• Women’s reservation bill would usher in empowerment for women in India. -2006
• The new emerging women power: the ground realities. -1995
• Hand that rocks the cradle rules the world. -2021
• If women ruled the world -2005
• The hand that rocks the cradle -2005
• Patriarchy is the least noticed yet the most significant structure of social inequality (पितृ-सत्ता की व्यवस्था नजर मैं बहुत काम आने के बावजूद सामाजिक विषमता की सबसे प्रभावी संरचना है) -2020
• Fulfilment of ‘new woman’ in India is a myth. -2017
• If development is not engendered, it is endangered. -2016
• Whither women’s emancipation? -2004
• Empowerment alone cannot help our women. -2001
• Women empowerment: challenges and prospects. -1999
• Woman is god’s best creation. -1998
• Men have failed: let women take over. -1993
• Managing work and home – is the Indian working woman getting a fair deal ?-2012

6 International issues, Internal Security, History

• South Asian societies are woven not around the state, but around their plural cultures and plural identities. -2019
• Modernisation and westernisation are not identical concepts. -1994
• ‘globalization’ vs. ‘nationalism’ -2009
• National identity and patriotism -2008
• Globalizations and its impact on Indian culture. -2004
• The masks of new imperialism. -2003
• As civilization advances culture declines. -2003
• The implications of globalization for India. -2000
• My vision of an ideal world order. -2001
• India’s contribution to world wisdom. -1998
• The world of the twenty-first century. -1998
• Preparedness of our society for India’s global leadership role. -2010
• Technology as the silent factor in international relations (अंतर्राष्ट्रीय संबंधों मैं मौन करक के रूप मैं प्रौद्योगिकी) -2020
• Has the Non-Alignment Movement (NAM) lost its relevance in a multipolar world ? -2017
• Restructuring of UNO reflect present realities -1996
• The global order: political and economic -1993
• India’s role in promoting ASEAN co-operation. -2004
• Importance of Indo-US nuclear agreement -2006
• Management of Indian border dispute is a complex task. -2018
• In the Indian context , both human intelligence and technical intelligence are crucial in combating terrorism -2011
• Are we a ‘soft’ state ? -2009
• Good fences make good neighbours -2009
• Is autonomy the best answer to combat balkanization? -2007
• Terrorism and world peace -2005
• True religion cannot be misused. -1997
• History repeats itself, first as tragedy, second as farce. -2021
• Geography may remain the same ; history need not. -2010

7 Science-Technology

• Spirituality and scientific temper. -2003
• Science and Mysticism : Are they compatible ?-2012
• What is research, but a blind date with knowledge! -2021
• Modern technological education and human values. -2002
• Value-based science and education. -1999
• The march of science and the erosion of human values. -2001
• The process of self-discovery has now been technologically outsourced. -2021
• Rise of Artificial Intelligence: the threat of jobless future or better job opportunities through reskilling and upskilling. -2019
• ‘Social media’ is inherently a selfish medium. -2017
• Cyberspace and Internet : Blessing or curse to the human civilization in the long run -2016
• Increasing computerization would lead to the creation of a dehumanized society. -2006
• The cyberworld: its charms and challenges. -2000
• Computer: the harbinger of silent revolution. -1993
• Technology cannot replace manpower. -2015
• Science and technology is the panacea for the growth and security of the nation-2013
• The modern doctor and his patients. -1997
• The lure of space. -2004

Section-A (write any one)

• Thinking is like a game, it does not begin unless there is an opposite team. (- सोच एक खेल की तरह है, यह तब तक शुरू नहीं होता है जब तक कि एक विपरीत टीम/पक्ष न हो।)
• Visionary decision-making happens at the intersection of intuition and logic. (- दूरदर्शी निर्णय तभी लिए जाते है अंतर्ज्ञान और तर्क का परस्पर मेल होता है।)
• Not all who wander are lost. (- भटकने वाले सभी गुम नहीं हो जाते।)
• Inspiration for creativity springs from the effort to look for the magical in the mundane (- रचनात्मकता की प्रेरणा अलौकिक ता में चमत्कार ढूंढने के प्रयास से उपजति है)

Section-B (write any one)

• Girls are weighed down by restrictions, boys with demands – two equally harmful disciplines. (-लड़कियां बंदिशों के तथा लड़के अपेक्षा के बोझ तले दबे हुए होते हैं दोनों ही समान रूप से हानिकारक व्यवस्थाएं हैं।)
• Mathematics is the music of reason. (- गणित ज्ञान का संगीत है।)
• A society that has more justice is a society that needs less charity. (- जिस समाज में अधिक न्याय होता है उस समाज को दान की कम आवश्यकता होती है।)

Answer one-one essay from each section in 1000-1200 words

• History is a series of victories won by the scientific man over the romantic man (इतिहास वैज्ञानिक मनुष्य के रूमानी मनुष्य पर विजय हासिल करने का एक सिलसिला है।) – 2022
• A ship in harbour is safe, but that is not what ship is for (जहाज बन्दरगाह के भीतर सुरक्षित होता है, परन्तु इसके लिए तो वह होता नहीं है) & 2022
• Just because you have a choice, it does not mean that any of them has to be right (केवल इसलिए कि आपके पास विकल्प हैं, इसका यह अर्थ कदापि नहीं है कि उनमें से किसी को भी ठीक होना ही होगा) – 2022

Essay: Candidates may be required to write essays on multiple topics. They will be expected to keep closely to the subject of the essay to arrange their ideas in orderly fashion, and to write concisely. Credit will be given for effective and exact expression.

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UPSC Prelims Question Paper 2022 [GS Paper I and II]

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Union Public Service Commission conducted the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2022 on June 05, 2022.

General Studies Paper 1 Exam Timings: 9.30 AM – 11.30 AM

General Studies Paper 2 Exam Timings: 2.30 PM – 4.30 PM

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In this article, Adda247 is providing the UPSC 2022 Question Paper for both Prelims GS Paper I and Paper II (CSAT) and Mains Question Papers PDFs. Read this article for more Details.

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In this article, Adda247 is providing the UPSC 2022 Question Papers for both Prelims GS Paper I & Paper II (CSAT) and Mains Question Papers PDFs right here.

UPSC 2022 Question Paper Prelims

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) Preliminary Stage consists of two exams, both conducted on the same day:

• UPSC Prelims General Studies Paper 1
• UPSC Prelims General Studies Paper 2 (CSAT)

Each paper has a duration of 2 hours and is 200 marks. Negative marking applies to both papers. Aspirants should review the IAS Prelims Syllabus to gain insights into the subjects covered in the exam.

UPSC 2022 Prelims Paper General Studies Paper 1

UPSC 2022 Prelims Paper 1 is an objective test comprising a Total of 100 questions, with a total mark value of 200. It encompasses a range of subjects including History, Economy, Politics, Geography, Science and Technology, as well as Environment and Ecology.

The cumulative score achieved in UPSC 2022 Question Paper Prelims GS Paper 1 holds significant importance in determining the cutoff and confirming a candidate’s eligibility for the first stage of the UPSC Mains examination. It’s worth noting that a negative marking system is in effect, with 1/3rd of the marks being deducted for each incorrectly answered question.

Download PDF: UPSC 2022 Question Paper for Prelims GS Paper 1

UPSC 2022 Prelims Paper General Studies Paper 2 (CSAT)

The UPSC 2022 Prelims Paper 2, conducted in the second shift after the UPSC GS Paper 1, is an objective-type test comprising 80 questions with a total of 200 marks. This paper deviates slightly from General Studies Paper I, as it incorporates questions designed to evaluate candidates’ reasoning skills.

It assesses their aptitude in comprehension, analytical thinking, communication, decision-making, problem-solving, basic numeracy, and mental ability. Similar to Paper 1, there is a negative marking system in place, deducting 1/3rd of the total marks allotted for each incorrect response. However, unlike Paper 1, the nature of Paper 2 is purely qualifying. To advance to the next stage, candidates need to achieve a score of only 33% of the total marks.

Download PDF: UPSC 2022 Question Paper for Prelims GS Paper 2 (CSAT)

UPSC 2022 Question Paper Mains

The UPSC Mains examination comprises 9 conventional essay-type papers in various subjects, with two of them serving as qualifying papers. The marks earned in all the mandatory papers (Paper-I to Paper-VII) and the Interview/Personality Test are taken into account for determining the final ranking. Below is the list of the 2 Qualifying papers and the 7 merit-ranking papers in the UPSC Main Examination:

• Qualifying Papers
• Any One Indian Language from the Eighth Schedule of The Constitution of India
• Merit Ranking Papers
• General Studies Paper I
• General Studies Paper II
• General Studies Paper III
• General Studies Paper IV
• Optional Paper I
• Optional Paper II

In the article, candidates will have access to the UPSC 2022 Mains Question paper PDFs for both the qualifying papers and the merit-ranking papers.

UPSC 2022 Mains Question Paper PDF for General Studies

In this, prospective exam candidates can review and download the UPSC 2022 Mains Question papers in PDF format. By studying the UPSC Mains question papers, aspirants can assess and develop their strategy to excel in the Mains phase of the forthcoming Civil Services Examination. Download the UPSC 2022 Question Paper PDF from the link given below.

UPSC 2022 Mains Question Paper PDF for Essay

• UPSC Essay paper has two sections: A and B.
• Each section includes about four questions.
• Candidates must choose one topic from each section, answering a total of 2 essay questions.
• The word limit for each question is 1000-1200 words.
• Each question carries 125 marks, totaling around 250 marks.
• This paper is considered for merit ranking and not just for qualification.

Download PDF: UPSC 2022 Mains Question Paper For Essay

UPSC 2022 Mains Question Paper PDF for Indian Language

UPSC 2022 Mains Paper A is the obligatory Indian Language Paper among the nine papers. Those appearing for the Mains exam must choose an Indian language from the list specified in the official notification by the Union Public Service Commission.

On the other hand, Paper B is the mandatory English Language Paper. Although it’s only qualifying in nature, the English Language Paper is compulsory, and candidates must achieve a minimum of 33% marks to be eligible for inclusion in the final merit list.

UPSC 2022 Mains Question Paper PDF for Optional Paper

In the UPSC CSE Mains exam, candidates must pick one optional subject from a list of 48. This chosen subject is divided into Paper 1 and Paper 2, each worth 250 marks. It’s crucial to make a thoughtful selection because the optional subject plays a significant role in determining a candidate’s rank in the final merit list.

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What is the marks required to clear prelims?

The UPSC cut off 2022 for Prelims declared for all the categories are: General – 88.22. SC – 74.08. ST – 69.35

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The UPSC Prelims is the first and the most difficult hurdle to clear in the UPSC Exam

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Q.1) How will you explain that medieval Indian temple sculptures represent the social life of those days?  (Answer in 150 words)  10

Q.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.  (Answer in 150 words)   10

Q.3) Why was there a sudden spurt in famines in colonial India since the mid-eighteenth century? Give reasons.  (Answer in 150 words)  10

Q.4) Describe the characteristics and types of primary rocks.  (Answer in 150 words)   10

Q.5) Discuss the meaning of colour-coded weather warnings for cyclone-prone areas given by India Meteorological Department.  (Answer in 150 words) 10

Q.6) Discuss the natural resource potentials of ‘Deccan Trap’.  (Answer in 150 words)   10

Q.7) Examine the potential of wind energy in India and explain the reasons for their limited spatial spread. (Answer in 150 words) 10

Q.8) Explore and evaluate the impact of ‘Work From Home’ on family relationships (Answer in 150 words)  10

Q.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? (Answer in 150 words)  10

Q.10) Given the diversities among tribal communities in India, in which specific contexts should they be considered as a single category? (Answer in 150 words)  10

Q.11) The political and administrative reorganization of states and territories has been a continuous ongoing process since the mid-nineteenth century- Discuss with examples. (Answer in 250 words) 15

Q.12) Discuss the main contributions of Gupta period and Chola period to Indian heritage and culture. (Answer in 250 words)  15

Q.13) Discuss the significance of the lion and bull figures in Indian mythology, art and architecture- (Answer in 250 words) 15

Q.14) What are the forces that influence ocean currents? Describe their role in fishing industry of the world. (Answer in 250 words)    15

Q.15) Describing the distribution of rubber producing countries, indicate the major environmental issues faced by them- (Answer in 250 words)    15

Q.16) Mention the significance of straits and isthmus in international trade. (Answer in 250 words)  15

Q.17) Troposphere is a very significant atmospheric layer that determines weather processes. How? (Answer in 250 words)    15

Q.18) Analyse the salience of sect in Indian society vis-à-vis caste] region and religion. (Answer in 250 words)    15

Q.19) Are tolerance, assimilation and pluralism the key elements in the making of an Indian form of secularism? Justify your answer. (Answer in 250 words)   15

Q.20) Elucidate the relationship between globalization and new technology in a world of scarce resources] with special reference to India. (Answer in 250 words)   15

GS 1 or General Studies paper consists of 20 questions, based on the syllabus defined by UPSC (Nothing is defined in reality :() ).

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• Forests are the best case studies for economic excellence.
• Pets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world.
• History is a series of victories won by the scientific man over the romantic man.
• A ship in harbour is safe, but that is not what ship is for.

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2. You cannot step twice in the same river.

3. A smile is the chosen vehicle for all ambiguities.

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The Mains General Studies Paper I of the UPSC Civil Services Examination is being organised in the forenoon session of 17th September 2022. In total, Civil Services (Main) Exam is composed of nine papers and the examination is held for a period of 5 days.

The GS Paper I contain the following subjects:

• Indian Heritage and Culture
• Geography of the World

Candidates can access our notes for the aforementioned subjects via the links provided below:

Aspirants can utilise the aforementioned resources to prepare thoroughly for all topics in GS Paper I of the UPSC CSE (Mains) 2022.

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UPSC 2022 Mains GS Paper 1

The General Studies Paper I consists of 20 descriptive type questions on topics such as Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the world as well as Society. This paper is worth 250 marks and has a time limit of 3 hours. This paper is being considered for merit ranking. It is also vital to remember that all of the questions are mandatory to answer.

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The commission made the following observations concerning the nature and level of questions asked in General Studies Paper I:

• Without any specific study, a well-educated individual will be able to answer the questions.
• The questions will be designed to assess a candidate’s general knowledge of a number of subjects relevant to a career in the Civil Services.
• The questions are expected to test the candidate’s fundamental comprehension of all pertinent topics, as well as their ability to analyse and weigh in on competing for socioeconomic aims, objectives, and demands.
• Candidates must provide answers that are relevant, meaningful, and brief.

Check out the resources below to learn more about the subject-specific questions that were posed in Mains GS Paper I:

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