UPSC CSE Prelims · 2022
UPSC Prelims 2022 — Solved Previous Year Questions (PYQs) with Answers
All 90 solved UPSC (IAS) Prelims 2022 previous year questions, subject-wise, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation. Click any question for its full solution.
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⚖️ Polity & Governance
- In the Government of India Act 1919, the functions of Provincial Government were divided into “Reserved” and “…
- With reference to the writs issued by the Courts in India, consider the following statements: 1. Mandamus will…
- With reference to Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, consider the following statements: 1. As per the Rules of Proce…
- Which of the following is/are the exclusive power(s) of Lok Sabha? 1. To ratify the declaration of Emergency. …
- Consider the following statements: 1. The Constitution of India classifies the ministers into four rank viz. C…
- Consider the following statements: 1. Pursuant to the report of H.N. Sanyal Committee, the Contempt of Courts …
- With reference to India, consider the following statements: 1. Government law officers and legal firms are rec…
- With reference to anti-defection law in India, consider the following statements: 1. The law specifies that a …
- Consider the following statements: 1. Attorney General of India and Solicitor General of India are the only of…
🏛️ History & Art-Culture
- The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the new Circuit House near Somnath Temple at Veraval. Which of the fol…
- With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts: 1. Nettipakarana 2. Parishishta Parvan 3. Avad…
- With reference to Indian history, consider the following pairs: Historical person - Known as 1. Aryadeva Jaina…
- With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements: 1. The Dutch established their factories/…
- Consider the following freedom fighters: 1. Barindra Kumar Ghosh 2. Jogesh Chandra Chatterjee 3. Rash Behari B…
- With reference to the proposals of Cripps Mission, consider the following statements: 1. The Constituent Assem…
- Consider the following pairs: King Dynasty 1. Nannuka Chandela 2. Jayashakti Paramara 3. Nagabhata II Gurjara-…
- With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements: 1. The first Mongol invasion of India hap…
- With reference to Indian history, who of the following were known as “Kulah-Daran”?
- In medieval India, the term “Fanam” referred to:
- The world’s second tallest statue in sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India a…
- With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements: (UPSC 2022) 1. The first Mongol invasion …
- With reference to Indian history, who of the following were known as “Kulah-Daran”? (2022)
- With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements: 1. The first Mongol invasion of India hap…
- Which one of the following statements about Sangam literature in ancient South India is correct? (2022)
- With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts: (2022) 1. Nettipakarana 2. Parishishta Parvan …
- According to Kautilya’s Arthashastra, which of the following are correct? (2022) 1. A person could be a slave …
- With reference to Indian history, consider the following pairs: (2022) Historical person Known as 1. Aryadeva …
- The world’s second tallest statue in sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India a…
- With reference to Indian history, consider the following pairs: (UPSC-2022) Historical person: Known as 1. Ary…
- Consider the following pairs: King Dynasty 1. Nannuka Chandela 2. Jayashakti Paramara 3. Nagabhata II Gurjara-…
🌍 Geography
- In the northern hemisphere, the longest day of the year normally occurs in the:
- Consider the following statements : 1. High clouds primarily reflect solar radiation and cool the surface of t…
- Consider the following States: 1. Andhra Pradesh 2. Kerala 3. Himachal Pradesh 4. Tripura How many of the abov…
- With reference to India, consider the following statements: 1. Monazite is a source of rare earths. 2. Monazit…
- Gandikota canyon of South India was created by which one of the following rivers?
- Consider the following pairs: Peak Mountains 1. Namcha Barwa - Garhwal Himalaya 2. Nanda Devi - Kumaon Himalay…
- Consider the following pairs: Reservoirs States 1. Ghataprabha - Telangana 2. Gandhi Sagar - Madhya Pradesh 3.…
📈 Economy
- With reference to foreign-owned e-commerce firms operating in India, which of the following statements is/are …
- With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements: 1. If the inflation is too high, the …
- Consider the following statements: 1. In India, credit rating agencies are regulated by the Reserve Bank of In…
- With reference to the Banks Board Bureau (BBB)’, which of the following statements are correct? 1. The Governo…
- In India, which one of the following is responsible for maintaining price stability by controlling inflation?
- With reference to the expenditure made by an organization or a company, which of the following statements is/a…
- With reference to Indian economy, consider the following statements: 1. A share of the household financial sav…
- “Rapid Financing Instrument” and “Rapid Credit Facility” are related to the provisions of lending by which one…
- With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements: 1. An increase in Nominal Effective E…
- Consider the following statements: 1. Tight monetary policy of the US Federal Reserve could lead to capital fl…
- With reference to the Indian economy, what are the advantages of “Inflation-Indexed Bonds (IIBs)”? 1. The gove…
- Which of the following activities constitute a real sector in the economy? 1. Farmers harvesting their crops 2…
🌱 Environment & Ecology
- Which of the following are nitrogen-fixing plants? 1. Alfalfa 2. Amaranth 3. Chickpea 4. Clover 5. Purslane (K…
- Among the following crops, which one is the most important anthropogenic source of both methane and nitrous ox…
- “System of rice Intensification” of cultivation, in which alternate wetting and drying of rice fields is pract…
- In the context of WHO Air Quality Guidelines, consider the following statements: 1. The 24-hour mean of PM2.5 …
- Consider the following: 1. Carbon monoxide 2. Nitrogen oxide 3. Ozone 4. Sulphur dioxide Excess of which of th…
- Consider the following statements: 1. "The Climate Group" is an international non-profit organization that dri…
- Which one of the following has been constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986?
- With reference to Indian laws about wildlife protection, consider the following statements: 1. Wild animals ar…
- The “Miyawaki method” is well known for the:
- Consider the following pairs: Wetland/Lake Location 1. Hokera Wetland : Punjab 2. Renuka Wetland : Himachal Pr…
- With reference to “Gucchi” sometimes mentioned in the news, consider the following statements: 1. It is a fung…
- Which of the following is not a bird?
🔬 Science & Technology
- In the context of vaccines manufactured to prevent COVID-19 pandemic, consider the following statements: 1. Th…
- Consider the following statements in respect of probiotics: 1. Probiotics are made of both bacteria and yeast.…
- With reference to Web 3.0, consider the following statements: 1. Web 3.0 technology enables people to control …
- Which one of the following is the context in which the term “qubit” is mentioned?
- Consider the following communication technologies: 1. Closed-circuit Television 2. Radio Frequency Identificat…
- Consider the following statements: 1. Other than those made by humans, nanoparticles do not exist in nature. 2…
- If a major solar storm (solar flare) reaches the Earth, which of the following are the possible effects on the…
- Consider the following statements: 1. Biofilms can form on medical implants within human tissues. 2. Biofilms …
- Certain species of which one of the following organisms are well known as cultivators of fungi?
🗞️ Current Affairs
- With reference to the United Nations Convention on the Law of Sea, consider the following statements: 1. A coa…
- Consider the following countries: 1. Armenia 2. Azerbaijan 3. Croatia 4. Romania 5. Uzbekistan Which of the ab…
- Consider the following statements: 1. Bidibidi is a large refugee settlement in north-western Kenya. 2. Some p…
- With reference to the United Nations General Assembly, consider the following statements : 1. The UN General A…
- With reference to the “United Nations Credentials Committee”, consider the following statements: 1. It is a co…
- Consider the following: 1. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank 2. Missile Technology Control Regime 3. Shangh…
- Consider the following statements: 1. Vietnam has been one of the fastest-growing economies in the world in th…
- The term “Levant” often heard in the news roughly corresponds to which of the following regions?
- With reference to the “G20 Common Framework”, consider the following statements : 1. It is an initiative endor…
- Consider the following pairs: Country Region Often Mentioned in the News 1. Anatolia – Turkey 2. Amhara – Ethi…
- Consider the following pairs: Country Important Reason for Being in the News Recently 1. Chad — Setting up of …
- Which one of the following best describes the term “greenwashing”?
- Consider the following statements: 1. Gujarat has the largest solar park in India. 2. Kerala has a fully solar…
- With reference to the “Tea Board” in India, consider the following statements: 1. The Tea Board is a statutory…
- Consider the following statements: 1. The India Sanitation Coalition is a platform to promote sustain- able sa…
- In India, what is the role of the Coal Controller’s Organization (CCO)? 1. CCO is the major source of Coal Sta…
- In India, which one of the following compiles infor- mation on industrial disputes, closures, retrenchments an…
- With reference to polyethylene terephthalate, the use of which is so widespread in our daily lives, consider t…
- Consider the following: 1. Aarogya Setu 2. CoWIN 3. DigiLocker 4. DIKSHA Which of the above are built on top o…
- With reference to Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, consider the following statements: 1. Private and public ho…
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