UPSC Mains 2022 — GS1 questions

Indian Heritage & Culture, History, Geography & Society. 20 questions in this collection, each linked to its theme.

1. GS1202210 marks · 150 wordsGS1-CUL-04-M2022-Q01

   How will you explain that medieval Indian temple sculptures represent the social life of those days?

   Theme: T6 Sculpture, painting, motifs, coins & safeguarding art heritage

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2. GS1202215 marks · 250 wordsGS1-CUL-04-M2022-Q13

   Discuss the significance of the lion and Bull figures in Indian Mythology art and architecture.

   Theme: T6 Sculpture, painting, motifs, coins & safeguarding art heritage

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3. GS1202215 marks · 250 wordsGS1-CUL-07-M2022-Q12

   Discuss the main contributions of Gupta period and Chola period to Indian Heritage and Culture.

   Theme: T5 Temple architecture & regional dynasties: Pallava, Chola, Chandela, Vijayanagara, Gupta

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4. GS1202210 marks · 150 wordsGS1-GEO-01-M2022-Q04

   Describe the characteristics and type of primary rocks.

   Theme: T26 Earth's interior, plate tectonics, mountains, islands & landforms

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5. GS1202210 marks · 150 wordsGS1-GEO-02-M2022-Q05

   Discuss the meaning of colour-coded weather warnings for cyclone prone areas given by India Meteorological Department.

   Theme: T31 Tropical cyclones, twisters & cyclone warnings

   Also needs: T160 Disaster management frameworks: DM Act, Sendai, resilience, community, dam safetyCopyReport a typo
6. GS1202215 marks · 250 wordsGS1-GEO-02-M2022-Q17

   Troposphere is a very significant atmosphere layer that determines weather processes. How?

   Theme: T29 Atmosphere, air masses, winds, inversion, deserts & auroras

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7. GS1202215 marks · 250 wordsGS1-GEO-03-M2022-Q14

   What are the forces that influence ocean currents? Describe their role in the fishing industry of the world.

   Theme: T33 Oceans & marine environment: currents, salinity, dead zones, oil pollution, marine resources

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8. GS1202215 marks · 250 wordsGS1-GEO-03-M2022-Q16

   Mention the significance of straits and isthmus in international trade.

   Theme: T116 Indo-Pacific, Quad, AUKUS & sea lanes: straits, South China Sea, trade shift

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9. GS1202210 marks · 150 wordsGS1-GEO-05-M2022-Q06

   Discuss the natural resource potential of ‘Deccan trap’.

   Theme: T35 Minerals & mining: resource vs environment

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10. GS1202210 marks · 150 wordsGS1-GEO-05-M2022-Q07

    Examine the potential of wind energy in India and explain the reasons for their limited spatial spread.

    Theme: T153 Renewable energy transition: solar, wind, EVs, green corridor

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11. GS1202215 marks · 250 wordsGS1-GEO-06-M2022-Q15

    Describing the distribution of rubber-producing countries indicate the major environmental issues faced by them.

    Theme: T39 Location of industries: steel, refineries, sugar, textiles, tea, rubber, corridors

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12. GS1202210 marks · 150 wordsGS1-HIS-01-M2022-Q02

    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 then Indian rulers? Give reasons.

    Theme: T9 British expansion: fragmented polity, Panipat, why the Company won, Dalhousie

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13. GS1202210 marks · 150 wordsGS1-HIS-02-M2022-Q03

    Why was there a sudden spurt in famines in colonial India since the mid-18th century? Give reasons.

    Theme: T10 Colonial economy: drain, deindustrialisation, famines, economic policy

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14. GS1202215 marks · 250 wordsGS1-HIS-08-M2022-Q11

    The political and administrative reorganization of states and territories has been a continuous ongoing process since the mid-nineteenth century. Discuss with examples.

    Theme: T19 Integration & reorganisation of states: princely states, linguistic states, new & smaller states

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15. GS1202210 marks · 150 wordsGS1-SOC-01-M2022-Q10

    Given the diversities among tribal communities in India in which specific context should they be considered as a single category?

    Theme: T51 Tribal identity, rights & development

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16. GS1202210 marks · 150 wordsGS1-SOC-05-M2022-Q09

    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?

    Theme: T56 New urban economy: IT hubs, tier-2 cities & new middle class

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17. GS1202210 marks · 150 wordsGS1-SOC-06-M2022-Q08

    Explore and evaluate the impact of ‘Work From Home’ on family relationships.

    Theme: T60 Technology & social change: mobiles, WFH, fast food, crypto, digital education

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18. GS1202215 marks · 250 wordsGS1-SOC-06-M2022-Q20

    Elucidate the relationship between globalization and new technology in a world of scarce resources with special reference to India.

    Theme: T60 Technology & social change: mobiles, WFH, fast food, crypto, digital education

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19. GS1202215 marks · 250 wordsGS1-SOC-07-M2022-Q18

    Analyse the salience of ‘sect’ in Indian society vis-a-vis caste, region and religion.

    Theme: T62 Communalism, sect & radicalisation

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20. GS1202215 marks · 250 wordsGS1-SOC-07-M2022-Q19

    Are tolerance, assimilation and pluralism the key elements in the making of an Indian form of secularism? Justify your answer.

    Theme: T61 Secularism: Indian vs Western models

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