2022 UPSC CSE Mains General Studies Paper 2 PYQs

The UPSC Civil Services Mains 2022 General Studies Paper 2 is a crucial part of the examination, focusing on topics such as Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice, and International Relations. It covers critical areas like the Indian Constitution (historical underpinnings, features, amendments, and significant provisions), functions and responsibilities of the Union and States, separation of powers, and dispute resolution mechanisms. Governance topics include policy interventions, transparency, accountability, and the role of civil services, while Social Justice addresses issues like welfare schemes, vulnerable sections, and human rights. Additionally, International Relations examines bilateral, regional, and global groupings, and India’s place in the international community.

This post provides a detailed list of Previous Year Questions (PYQs) to help aspirants understand the exam pattern, analyze the syllabus, and prepare strategically for future UPSC Mains. Practicing these 2022 General Studies Paper 2 PYQs will enable candidates to develop a robust understanding of key concepts and refine their answer-writing skills.

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Polity

1. Right of movement and residence throughout the territory of India are freely available to the Indian Citizens, but these rights are not absolute. Comment
2. Critically examine the procedures through which the Presidents of India and France are elected.
3. Discuss the role of the Vice-President of India as the chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
4. 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 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.
5. The most significant achievment of modern law in India in the constitutionalization of environmental problems by the Supreme court. Discuss the statement with help of relavant case laws.
6. Discuss the essential conditions for exercise of the legislative powers by the Governer. Discuss the legality of repromulgation of ordinances by the Governer without placing them before the legislature.
7. To what extent, in your opinion, has the decentralisation of power in India changed the governance landscape at the grassroots?
8. While the national political parties in India favour cetralisation, the regional parties are in favour of State autonomy. Content.
9. Discuss the role of National Commission for Backward Classes in the wake of its transformation from a statutory body to a constitutional body.

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Welfare

1. Reforming the government delivery system through the Direct Benifit Transfer Scheme is a progressive step, but it has its limitations too. Comment.
2. Besides the welfare schemes, India needs deft management of inflation and unemployement to serve the poor and the underprivileged sections of the society. Discuss.
3. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 remains only a legal document without intense sensitisation of government functionaries and citizens regarding disability. Comment.
4. The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 remains inadequate in promoting incentive-based system for childrens’s education without generating awareness about the importance of schooling. Analyse.
5. 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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International Relations

1. ‘India is an age-old friend of Sri Lanka.’ Discuss the India’s role in the recent crisis in Sri Lanka the light of preceding statement.
2. 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 the new organisation ?
3. How will I2U2 (India, Israel, UAE and USA) grouping transform India’s position in global politics ?
4. Clean energy is the order of the day. Describe breifly India’s changing policy towards climate change in various international fora in the context of geopolitics.

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NGO, SHG, Pressure Groups & Civil Services

1. 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.

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