The UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2022 General Studies Paper II evaluates candidates on Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations. The paper carries 250 marks and consists of descriptive questions.
On this page, you can find the UPSC CSE Mains GS Paper II Question Paper 2022, official questions, exam pattern, question paper instructions, and the official UPSC PDF link.
UPSC CSE Mains GS Paper II Question Paper 2022: Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2022 |
| Paper | General Studies Paper II |
| Year | 2022 |
| Exam Stage | Main Examination |
| Maximum Marks | 250 |
| Time Allowed | 3 Hours |
| Total Questions | 20 |
| Question Type | Descriptive |
| Medium | Any language authorized by UPSC in the Admission Certificate |
Question Paper Instructions
- There are TWENTY questions printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
- All questions are compulsory.
- 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 the 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.
- Answers to Questions No. 1 to 10 should be in 150 words, whereas answers to Questions No. 11 to 20 should be in 250 words.
- Keep the word limit indicated in the questions in mind.
- Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet must be clearly struck off.
UPSC CSE Mains GS Paper II Question Paper 2022
Questions 1–10 (150 Words, 10 Marks Each)
- “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. (150 words | 10 Marks)
- “Right of movement and residence throughout the territory of India are freely available to Indian citizens, but these rights are not absolute.” Comment. (150 words | 10 Marks)
- To what extent, in your opinion, has the decentralisation of power in India changed the governance landscape at the grassroots? (150 words | 10 Marks)
- Discuss the role of the Vice-President of India as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. (150 words | 10 Marks)
- Discuss the role of the National Commission for Backward Classes in the wake of its transformation from a statutory body to a constitutional body. (150 words | 10 Marks)
- The Gati-Shakti Yojana needs meticulous coordination between the government and the private sector to achieve the goal of connectivity. Discuss. (150 words | 10 Marks)
- The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 remains only a legal document without intense sensitisation of government functionaries and citizens regarding disability. Comment. (150 words | 10 Marks)
- Reforming the government delivery system through the Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme is a progressive step, but it has its limitations too. Comment. (150 words | 10 Marks)
- ‘India is an age-old friend of Sri Lanka.’ Discuss India’s role in the recent crisis in Sri Lanka in the light of the preceding statement. (150 words | 10 Marks)
- Do you think that BIMSTEC is a parallel organisation like SAARC? What are the similarities and dissimilarities between the two? How are Indian foreign policy objectives realised by forming this new organisation? (150 words | 10 Marks)
Questions 11–20 (250 Words, 15 Marks Each)
- Discuss the procedures to decide the disputes arising out of the election of a Member of 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. (250 words | 15 Marks)
- Discuss the essential conditions for the exercise of the legislative powers by the Governor. Discuss the legality of re-promulgation of ordinances by the Governor without placing them before the Legislature. (250 words | 15 Marks)
- “While the national political parties in India favour centralisation, the regional parties are in favour of State autonomy.” Comment. (250 words | 15 Marks)
- Critically examine the procedures through which the Presidents of India and France are elected. (250 words | 15 Marks)
- Discuss the role of the Election Commission of India in the light of the evolution of the Model Code of Conduct. (250 words | 15 Marks)
- Besides the welfare schemes, India needs deft management of inflation and unemployment to serve the poor and the underprivileged sections of society. Discuss. (250 words | 15 Marks)
- 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. (250 words | 15 Marks)
- 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. (250 words | 15 Marks)
- How will the I2U2 (India, Israel, UAE and USA) grouping transform India’s position in global politics? (250 words | 15 Marks)
- ‘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. (250 words | 15 Marks)
Official UPSC PDF
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