The Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2022 Mains exam conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) recently concluded. The exam was much like the previous year and the questions were of mixed difficulty levels.
We at Edukemy analyzed the complete paper and mapped it to our various courses, tests, and study materials – including our UPSC Current Affairs Magazines – Daily Gazette, and Weekly Kosmos. And, while we are not boasting, we observed as much as 70% of the questions asked in the UPSC CSE Mains 2022 were covered in our classroom programs and study materials.
We take this observation as the validation of our teaching methodology and pedagogy. This also establishes the fact (along with figures) that our faculty, teachers, and the content team has a deep understanding of the exam pattern and are willing to go an extra mile to provide students with the relevant, important, well-researched, and necessary content so that they can focus on their part of the preparation – understanding the concepts and interlinking the topics.
Below is the GS Question Paper of General Studies (GS) Paper 1 of UPSC CSE Mains 2022, along with the source where it was covered by us.
Question 1: How will you explain the medieval Indian temple sculptures represent the social life of those days? (Answer in 150 words, 10 Marks)
Source: The answer to this question was covered in our class notes on Medieval temples and Architecture. One of the questions in our test series was on similar lines: The emergence of Indo-Islamic architecture was an assimilation of Indian elements with Islamic architecture. Discuss (15 Marks, 250 Words)
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 Marks.)
Source: The answer to this question was covered in our class notes on – Defeat of Indian Rulers
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 Marks)
Source: This question was covered as part of our Mains Test Series: British India saw more than a dozen major famines and innumerable minor ones. What were the systemic causes of these famines and what steps did British take to resolve the issues.
Question 4: Describe the characteristics and types of primary rocks. (Answer in 150 words, 10 Marks)
Source: The question was covered in our class notes on ‘Rocks’
Question 5: Discuss the meaning of color-coded weather warnings for cyclone-prone areas given by the India Meteorological department. (Answer in 150 words, 10 Marks)
Question 6: Discuss the natural resource potentials of ‘Deccan trap’. (Answer in 150 words, 10 Marks)
Question 7: Examine the potential of wind energy in India and explain the reasons for their limited spatial spread. (Answer in 150 words, 10 Marks)
Source: The question was covered in our Gazette: https://edukemy.com/currentaffairs/gazette/2022-08-30/india-wind-energymarket-outlook-2022-2026
Question 8: Explore and evaluate the impact of ‘Work from Home’ on family relationships. (Answer in 150 words, 10 Marks)
Source: The answer to this question was discussed in our lectures on Essay Writing
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 Marks)
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 Marks)
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 Marks)
Source: A similar question was asked in our Mains Test Series: Critically discuss the Post-independence consolidation and reorganization of states and analyse the circumstances and their effects on regional policies in present India.
Question 12: Discuss the main contributions of Gupta period and Chola period to Indian heritage and culture. (Answer in 250 words, 15 Marks)
Source: The question was discussed in our notes on Medieval India: Empire of Chola and Ancient India: Gupta
Question 13: Discuss the significance of the lion and bull figures in Indian mythology, art and architecture. (Answer in 250 words, 15 Marks)
Question 14: What are the forces that influence ocean currents? Describe their role in the fishing industry of the world. (Answer in 250 words, 15 Marks)
Source: The answer to this question was discussed in multiple questions in our test series: Discuss the current unstable fishing practice in Indian Ocean Region(IOR) and write a short note on Purse seine fishing in the fisheries in India.
Climate change is a serious threat to food security. Analyse
India’s fisheries sector as a sunrise sector is poised to play a significant role in the Indian economy in near future. Discuss the opportunities provided by the Indian Fisheries and Aquaculture sector.
How do ocean currents and water masses differ in their impacts on marine life and the coastal environment? Give suitable examples.
The question was also covered in our class notes on Ocean Currents.
Question 15: Describing the distribution of rubber producing countries, indicate the major environmental issues faced by them. (Answer in 250 words, 15 Marks)
Source: The answer to this question was covered in our Gazette: https://edukemy.com/currentaffairs/gazette/2022-09-13/rubber-plantation
Question 16: Mention the significance of straits and isthmus in international trade. (Answer in 250 words, 15 Marks)
Question 17: Troposphere is a very significant atmospheric layer that determines weather processes. How? (Answer in 250 words, 15 Marks)
Source: The answer to this question was covered in our class notes on Atmosphere.
Question 18: Analyze the salience of ‘sect’ in Indian society vis-a-vis caste, region and religion. (Answer in 250 words, 15 Marks)
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 Marks)
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 Marks)
Source: A similar question was discussed in our tests: While globalization has benefited cultural diversity, the imbalances created by it cannot be overlooked. Discuss.
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