UPSC Mains GENERAL-STUDIES-PAPER-I 2022
20 Questions • 250 Marks • With Detailed Model Answers
1
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
How will you explain that medieval Indian temple sculptures represent the social life of those days ?
HistoryArt and Culture
2
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
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.
HistoryPolity
3
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Why was there a sudden spurt in famines in colonial India since the mid-eighteenth century? Give reasons.
HistoryEconomy
4
10 Marks150 Wordseasy
Describe the characteristics and types of primary rocks.
GeographyScience and Technology
5
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Discuss the meaning of colour-coded weather warnings for cyclone prone areas given by India Meteorological Department.
GeographyScience and Technology
6
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Discuss the natural resource potentials of 'Deccan Trap'.
GeographyEconomy
7
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Examine the potential of wind energy in India and explain the reasons for their limited spatial spread.
GeographyScience and TechnologyEconomy
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10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Explore and evaluate the impact of 'Work From Home' on family relationships.
Social IssuesEconomy
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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 ?
EconomySocial Issues
10
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Given the diversities among tribal communities in India, in which specific contexts should they be considered as a single category ?
Social IssuesPolity
11
15 Marks250 Wordsmedium
The political and administrative reorganization of states and territories has been a continuous ongoing process since the mid-nineteenth century. Discuss with examples.
HistoryPolity
12
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Discuss the main contributions of Gupta period and Chola period to Indian heritage and culture.
HistoryArt and Culture
13
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Discuss the significance of the lion and bull figures in Indian mythology, art and architecture.
HistoryArt and Culture
14
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What are the forces that influence ocean currents? Describe their role in fishing industry of the world.
GeographyEconomy
15
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Describing the distribution of rubber producing countries, indicate the major environmental issues faced by them.
GeographyEnvironmentEconomy
16
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Mention the significance of straits and isthmus in international trade.
GeographyEconomy
17
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Troposphere is a very significant atmospheric layer that determines weather processes. How?
GeographyScience and Technology
18
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Analyse the salience of 'sect' in Indian society vis-a-vis caste, region and religion.
Social IssuesPolity
19
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Are tolerance, assimilation and pluralism the key elements in the making of an Indian form of secularism? Justify your answer.
PolitySocial Issues
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Elucidate the relationship between globalization and new technology in a world of scarce resources, with special reference to India.
EconomyScience and TechnologyEnvironment