{"id":206420,"date":"2022-09-17T17:26:54","date_gmt":"2022-09-17T11:56:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/?p=206420"},"modified":"2023-09-04T23:06:05","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T17:36:05","slug":"download-pdf-upsc-ias-mains-2022-gs-2-question-paper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/download-pdf-upsc-ias-mains-2022-gs-2-question-paper\/","title":{"rendered":"[Download pdf] UPSC IAS Mains 2022 \u2013 GS 2 Question Paper"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dear Friends,<\/p>\n

On the 2nd day of the UPSC Mains 2022 examination, GS 2 paper has been conducted, in the 2nd session. You can download the UPSC Mains 2022 GS 2 Question Paper using the link given below<\/p>\n

UPSC Mains 2022 GS 2 Question Paper PDF<\/a><\/p>\n

Mains 2022 \u2013 GS 2 Question Paper<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Q.1)\u00a0\u201cThe most significant achievement of modern law in India is the constitutionalization of environmental problems by the Supreme Court.\u201d Discuss this statement with the help of relevant case laws. (Answer in 150 words) 10 Marks<\/p>\n

Q.2) \u201cRight of movement and residence throughout the territory of India are freely available to the Indian citizens, but these rights are not absolute.\u201d Comment. (Answer in 150 words) 10 Marks<\/p>\n

Q.3). To what extent, in your opinion, has the decentralisation of power in India changed the governance landscape at the grassroots ? (Answer in 150 words) 10 Marks<\/p>\n

Q.4) Discuss the role of the Vice-President of India as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. (Answer in 150 words) 10 Marks<\/p>\n

Q.5)\u00a0Discuss the role of the National Commission for Backward Classes in the wake of its transformation from a statutory body to a constitutional body. (Answer in 150 words) 10 Marks<\/p>\n

Q.6)\u00a0The Gati-Shakti Yojana needs meticulous coordination between the government and the private sector to achieve the goal of connectivity. Discuss. (Answer in 150 words) 10 Marks<\/p>\n

Q.7)\u00a0The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 remains only a legal document without intense sensitisation of government functionaries and citizens regarding disability. Comment. (Answer in 150 words ) 10 Marks<\/p>\n

Q.8)\u00a0Reforming the government delivery system through the Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme is a progressive step, but it has its limitations too. Comment. (Answer in 150 words ) 10 Marks<\/p>\n

Q.9)\u00a0\u2018India is an age-old friend of Sri Lanka.\u2019 Discuss India\u2019s role in the recent crisis in Sri Lanka in the light of the preceding statement. (Answer in 150 words) 10 Marks<\/p>\n

Q.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? (Answer in 150 words )\u00a0 10 Marks<\/p>\n

Q.11)\u00a0Discuss 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. (Answer in 250 words) 15 Marks<\/p>\n

Q.12)\u00a0Discuss the essential conditions for 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. (Answer in 250 words) 15 Marks<\/p>\n

Q.13)\u00a0\u201cWhile the national political parties in India favour centralisation, the regional parties are in favour of State autonomy.\u201d Comment. (Answer in 250 words) 15 Marks<\/p>\n

Q.14)\u00a0Critically examine the procedures through which the Presidents of India and France are elected. (Answer in 250 words ) 15 Marks<\/p>\n

Q.15)\u00a0Discuss the role of the Election Commission of India in the light of the evolution of the Model Code of Conduct. (Answer in 250 words ) 15 Marks<\/p>\n

Q.16) Besides the welfare schemes, India needs deft management of inflation and unemployment to serve the poor and the underprivileged sections of the society. Discuss. (Answer in 250 words) 15 Marks<\/p>\n

Q.17)\u00a0Do 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. (Answer in 250 words) 15 Marks<\/p>\n

Q.18)\u00a0The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 remains inadequate in promoting incentive-based system for children\u2019s education without generating awareness about the importance of schooling. Analyse. (Answer in 250 words ) 15 Marks<\/p>\n

Q.19)\u00a0How will I2U2 ( India, Israel, UAE and USA) grouping transform India\u2019s position in global politics? (Answer in 250 words)15 Marks<\/p>\n

Q.20)\u00a0 \u2018Clean energy is the order of the day.\u2019 Describe briefly India\u2019s changing policy towards climate change in various international fora in the context of geopolitics. (Answer in 250 words ) 15 Marks<\/p>\n

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GS 2 or General Studies paper consists of 20 questions, based on the syllabus defined by UPSC (Nothing is defined in reality :() ).<\/p>\n

The\u00a0syllabus of GS Paper 2<\/a> includes subjects like Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social justice and International relations.<\/p>\n

[Download PDF] UPSC IAS Mains 2022 \u2013\u00a0Essay Question Paper<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

[Download PDF] UPSC IAS Mains 2022 \u2013\u00a0GS Paper 1 Question Paper<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

To access the Previous Year Question Papers<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Click Here\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Previous Year UPSC Mains Papers<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Year\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\r\nGS Paper I<\/strong><\/td>\r\nGS Paper II<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nGS Paper III<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nGS Paper IV<\/strong><\/td>\r\nEssay<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2015<\/strong><\/td>\r\nPaper I <\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nPaperII <\/a><\/td>\r\nPaper III<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nPaper IV<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nEssay\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2016<\/strong><\/td>\r\nPaper I<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nPaper II<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\n\u00a0Paper III<\/a><\/td>\r\nPaper IV<\/a><\/td>\r\n\u00a0Essay<\/a> \u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2017<\/strong><\/td>\r\n\u00a0Paper I<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nPaper II<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nPaper III<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nPaper IV<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nEssay<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2018<\/strong><\/td>\r\nPaper I<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nPaper II<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\n\u00a0Paper III<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nPaper IV<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nEssay<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2019<\/strong><\/td>\r\n\u00a0Paper I<\/a><\/td>\r\n\u00a0Paper II<\/a> \u00a0<\/td>\r\nPaper III<\/a><\/td>\r\nPaper IV<\/a><\/td>\r\nEssay<\/a> \u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2020<\/strong><\/td>\r\nPaper I<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nPaper II<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nPaper III<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nPaper IV<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nEssay<\/a> \u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2021<\/strong><\/td>\r\nPaper I<\/a><\/td>\r\nPaper II<\/a><\/td>\r\nPaper III<\/a><\/td>\r\nPaper IV<\/a><\/td>\r\nEssay<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2022<\/strong><\/td>\r\nPaper I<\/a><\/td>\r\nPaper II<\/a><\/td>\r\nPaper III<\/a><\/td>\r\nPaper IV<\/a><\/td>\r\nEssay<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2023<\/strong><\/td>\r\nPaper I<\/td>\r\nPaper II<\/td>\r\nPaper III<\/td>\r\nPaper IV<\/td>\r\nEssay<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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