UPSC Mains 2022 Hit Ratio

GENERAL STUDIES 1

Question 1

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

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Question 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 Indian rulers? Give reasons. (Answer in 150 words) 10

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Question 3

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

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Question 4

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

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Question 5

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

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Question 6

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

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Question 7

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

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Question 8

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

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Question 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

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Question 10

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

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Question 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

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Question 12

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

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Question 13

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

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Question 14

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

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Question 15

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

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Question 16

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

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Question 17

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

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Question 18

Analyze the salience of ‘sect’ in Indian society vis-a-vis caste, region and religion. (Answer in 250 words) 15

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Question 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

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Question 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

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GENERAL STUDIES 2

Question 1

“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.

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Question 2

“Right of movement and residence throughout the territory of India are freely available to the Indian citizens, but these rights are not absolute. “ Comment.

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Question 3

To what extent, in your opinion, as the decentralisation of power in India changed the governance landscape at the grassroots?

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Question 4

Discuss the role of the Vice –Presidents of India as the chairman of the Rajyasabha

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Question 5

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

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Question 6

The Gati-Shakti Yojana needs meticulous coordination between the government and the private sector to achieve the goal of connectivity. Discuss.

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Question 7

The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 remains only a legal document without intense sensitisation of government functionaries and citizens regarding disability. Comment.

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Question 8

Reforming the government delivery system through the Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme is a progressive step, but it has its limitations too. Comment.

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Question 9

India is an age-old friend of Sri Lanka.’ Discuss India’s role in the recent crisis in Sri Lanka in light of the preceding statement.

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Question 10

Do you think that BIMSTEC is a parallel organisation like the SAARC? What are the similarities and dissimilarities between the two? How are Indian foreign policy objectives realized by forming this new organisation?

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Question 11

Discuss the procedures to decide the disputes arising out of the election of a Member of the Parliament or State Legislature under The Representation of the People Act, 1951. What are the grounds on which the election of any returned candidate may be declared void? What remedy is available to the aggrieved party against the decision? Refer to the case laws.

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Question 12

Discuss the essential conditions for the exercise of the legislative powers by the Governor. Discuss the legality of the re-promulgation of ordinances by the Governor without placing them before the Legislature.

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Question 13

While the national political parties in India favour centralisation, the regional parties are in favour of State autonomy.” Comment.

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Question 14

Critically examine the procedures through which the Presidents of India and France are elected.

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Question 15

Discuss the role of the Election Commission of India in light of the evolution of the Model Code of Conduct.

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Question 16

Besides the welfare schemes, India needs deft management of inflation and unemployment to serve the poor and the underprivileged sections of society. Discuss.

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Question 17

Do you agree with the view that increasing dependence on donor agencies for development reduces the importance of community participation in the development process? Justify your answer.

 

Question 18

The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 remains inadequate in promoting an incentive-based system for children’s education without generating awareness about the importance of schooling. Analyse

 

Question 19

How will 12U2 (India, Israel, UAE and USA) grouping transform India’s position in global politics?

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Question 20

Clean energy is the order of the day.’ Describe briefly India’s changing policy towards climate change in various international fora in the context of geopolitics.

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GENERAL STUDIES 3

Question 1

Why is Public Private Partnership (PPP) required in infrastructural projects ? Examine the role of PPP model in the redevelopment of Railway Stations in India. (Answer in 150 words) 10

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Question 2

Is inclusive growth possible under market economy ? State the significance of financial inclusion in achieving economic growth in India. (Answer in 150 words) 10

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Question 3

What are the major challenges of Public Distribution System (PDS) in India ? How can it be made effective and transparent ? (Answer in 150 words) 10

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Question 4

Elaborate the scope and significance of the food processing industry in India. (Answer in 150 words) 10

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Question 5

The increase in life expectancy in the country has led to newer health challenges in the community. What are those challenges and what steps need to be taken to meet them ? (Answer in 150 words) 10

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Question 6

Each year a large amount of plant material, cellulose, is deposited on the surface of Planet Earth. What are the natural processes this cellulose undergoes before yielding carbon dioxide, water and other end products ? (Answer in 150 words) 10

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Question 7

Discuss in detail the photochemical smog emphasizing its formation, effects and mitigation. Explain the 1999 Gothenburg Protocol. (Answer in 150 words) 10

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Question 8

Explain the mechanism and occurrence of cloudburst in the context of the Indian subcontinent. Discuss two recent examples. (Answer in 150 words) 10

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Question 9

Discuss the types of organised crimes. Describe the linkages between terrorists and organised crime that exist at the national and transnational levels. (Answer in 150 words) 10

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Question 10

What are the maritime security challenges in India ? Discuss the organisational, technical and procedural initiatives taken to improve the maritime security. (Answer in 150 words) 10

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Question 11

Economic growth in the recent past has been led by increase in labour activity.” Explain this statement. Suggest the growth pattern that will lead to creation of more jobs without compromising labour productivity. (Answer in 250 words) 15

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Question 12

Do you think India will meet 50 percent of its energy needs from renewable energy by 2030 ? Justify your answer. How will the shift of subsidies from fossil fuels to renewables help achieve the above objective ? Explain. (Answer in 250 words) 15

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Question 13

What are the main bottlenecks in upstream and downstream process of marketing of agricultural products in India ? (Answer in 250 words) 15

 

Question 14

What is Integrated Farming System ? How is it helpful to small and marginal farmers in India ? (Answer in 250 words) 15

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Question 15

Launched on 25th December, 2021, James Webb Space Telescope has been much in the news since then. What are its unique features which make it superior to its predecessor Space Telescopes ? What are the key goals of this mission ? What potential benefits does it hold for the human race? (Answer in 250 words) 15

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Question 16

What is the basic principle behind vaccine development? How do vaccines work? What approaches were adopted by the Indian vaccine manufacturers to produce COVID-19 vaccines ? (Answer in 250 words) 15

 

Question 17

Discuss global warming and mention its effects on the global climate. Explain the control measures to bring down the level of greenhouse gases which cause global warming, in the light of the Kyoto Protocol, 1997. (Answer in 250 words) 15

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Question 18

Explain the causes and effects of coastal erosion in India. What are the available coastal management techniques for combating the hazard ? (Answer in 250 words) 15

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Question 19

What are the different elements of cyber security ? Keeping in view the challenges in cyber security, examine the extent to which India has successfully developed a comprehensive National Cyber Security Strategy. (Answer in 250 words) 15

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Question 20

Naxalism is a social, economic and developmental issue manifesting as a violent internal security threat. In this context, discuss the emerging issues gest a multilayered strategy to tackle the menace of Naxalism. (Answer in 250 words) 15

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