Upsc prelims 2022 question paper with answers

To help you gain an edge over your competition, we have compiled a list of previous year’s question papers and specimen papers so that you can prepare effectively for the upcoming exam. The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is conducted through three rounds of examines, namely, the Prelims and Mains and interviews. The Prelims exam is sure to be the toughest one of them all. It will give you a fair sense of what to expect in the second round during your IAS preparation. To help you gain an edge over your competition, we have uploaded UPSC Prelims Exam Pattern Sr. No. Subject Marks Time 1. General Studies Paper 1 (GS Paper 1) 200 2 Hours 2. General Studies Paper 2 (CSAT) 200 2 Hours * General Studies Paper 2 (CSAT) is just qualifying in nature. It requires only 33% to qualify for GS Paper 2. Its marks are not calculated in the merit list. Ncert books are very well-written and include all the basic information that students need to know for their exams. However, they lack in-depth explanations and practice questions. These elements are crucial to help students perfect their knowledge before taking an exam. The thing is, Ncert textbooks are good enough for passing your So, if you want to be fully prepared for the

Note: In case, you find any error in the key, you can report the same either in the comment box or through email to [email protected] UPSC Prelims 2022 – GS Paper 1 Questions with Answer Key (SET A) Q.1) “Rapid Financing Instrument” and “Rapid Credit Facility” are related to the provisions of lending by which one of the following? a) Asian Development Bank b) International Monetary Fund c) United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative d) World Bank Ans) b Exp) Option b is the correct answer. The Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI) provides rapid financial assistance, which is available to all member countries of IMF facing an urgent balance of payments need. The RFI was created by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The Rapid Credit Facility (RCF) provides rapid concessional financial assistance to low-income countries (LICs) facing an urgent balance of payments (BoP) need. The RCF was created under the IMF’s Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust (PRGT). Sources: https://www.imf.org/en/About/Factsheets/Sheets/2016/08/02/19/55/Rapid-Financing-Instrument https://www.imf.org/en/About/Factsheets/Sheets/2016/08/02/21/08/Rapid-Credit-Facility Q.2) With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements: 1. An increase in Nominal Effective Exchange Rate (NEER) indicates the appreciation of rupee. 2. An increase in the Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) indicates an improvement in trade competitiveness. 3. An increasing trend in domestic inflation relative ...

1.” Climate Action Tracker” which monitors emission reduction pledges of different countries is a : A. Database created by a coalition of research organizations B. Wing of “International Panel of Climate Change” C. Committee under “United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change” D. Agency promoted and financed United Nations Environment Programme and World Bank Ans: A 2. Consider the following statements : 1.’The Climate Group” is an international non-profit organization that drives climate action by building large networks and running them. 2. The International Energy Agency in partnership with the Climate Group launched a global initiative “EPIOO”. 3. EPIOO brings together leading companies committed to driving innovation in energy efficiency and increasing competitiveness while delivering on emission reduction goals. 4. Some Indian companies are members of EPIOO. 5. The International Energy Agency is the Secretariat to the “Under2 Coalition”. Which of the statements given above are correct? A. 1,2,4 and 5 B. 1,3 and 4 only C. 2,3 and 5 only D. 1,2,3 4 and 5 Ans: B 3.”If rainforest and tropical forests are the lungs of the Earth, then surely wetlands function as its kidneys.” Which one of the following functions of wetlands best reflects the above statement? A.The water cycle in wetlands involves surface runoff, subsoil percolation, and evaporation. B.Algae form the nutrient base upon which fish, crustaceans, mollusks, birds, reptiles, and mammals thrive. C.Wetlan...