Mains PYQs · 2022

UPSC Mains 2022 GS3, every question.

The 2022 GS Paper 3 in full, in paper order: marks, word limit and directive for each question, with a link to write it against the clock.

By Gaurav Singh and Aditya Tiwari·Published ·Questions: UPSC Civil Services (Main) papers·Updated

What the 2022 paper asked

The 2022 GS Paper 3 had 20 questions for 250 marks: 10 of 10 marks (150 words), 10 of 15 marks (250 words). The directives UPSC used most: what (5), discuss (5), explain (3), examine (2).

GS Paper 3 covers technology, economic development, biodiversity, environment, security and disaster management. For how long a scoring answer runs at each mark, see how long toppers actually write.

All 20 questions

Q1 · 10 marks · 150 words · Examine

Why is Public Private Partnership (PPP) required in infrastructural projects? Examine the role of PPP model in the redevelopment of Railway Stations in India.

Q2 · 10 marks · 150 words

Is inclusive growth possible under market economy? State the significance of financial inclusion in achieving economic growth in India.

Q3 · 10 marks · 150 words · How

What are the major challenges of Public Distribution System (PDS) in India? How can it be made effective and transparent?

Q4 · 10 marks · 150 words · Elaborate

Elaborate the scope and significance of the food processing industry in India.

Q5 · 10 marks · 150 words · What

The increase in life expectancy in the country has led to newer health challenges in the community. What are those challenges and what steps need to be taken to meet them?

Q6 · 10 marks · 150 words · What

Each year a large amount of plant material — cellulose — is deposited on Earth’s surface. What natural processes does this cellulose undergo before yielding carbon dioxide, water, and other end products?

Q7 · 10 marks · 150 words · Discuss

Discuss in detail photochemical smog, emphasizing its formation, effects, and mitigation. Explain the 1999 Gothenburg Protocol.

Q8 · 10 marks · 150 words · Explain

Explain the mechanism and occurrence of cloudburst in the context of the Indian subcontinent. Discuss two recent examples.

Q9 · 10 marks · 150 words · Discuss

Discuss the types of organised crimes. Describe the linkages between terrorists and organised crime that exist at the national and transnational levels.

Q10 · 10 marks · 150 words · Discuss

What are the maritime security challenges in India? Discuss the organisational, technical and procedural initiatives taken to improve the maritime security.

Q11 · 15 marks · 250 words · Explain

“Economic growth in the recent past has been led by increase in labour productivity.” Explain this statement. Suggest the growth pattern that will lead to creation of more jobs without compromising labour productivity.

Q12 · 15 marks · 250 words · Justify

Do you think India will meet 50 percent of its energy needs from renewable energy by 2030? Justify your answer. How will the shift of subsidies from fossil fuels to renewables help achieve the above objective? Explain.

Q13 · 15 marks · 250 words · What

What are the main bottlenecks in upstream and downstream process of marketing of agricultural products in India?

Q14 · 15 marks · 250 words · How

What is Integrated Farming System? How is it helpful to small and marginal farmers in India?

Q15 · 15 marks · 250 words · What

Launched on 25th December, 2021, James Webb Space Telescope has been much in the news since then. What are its unique features which make it superior to its predecessor Space Telescopes? What are the key goals of this mission? What potential benefits does it hold for the human race?

Q16 · 15 marks · 250 words · What

What is the basic principle behind vaccine development? How do vaccines work? What approaches were adopted by the Indian vaccine manufacturers to produce COVID-19 vaccines?

Q17 · 15 marks · 250 words · Discuss

Discuss global warming and mention its effects on the global climate. Explain the control measures to bring down the level of greenhouse gases which cause global warming, in the light of the Kyoto Protocol (1997).

Q18 · 15 marks · 250 words · Explain

Explain the causes and effects of coastal erosion in India. What are the available coastal management techniques for combating this hazard?

Q19 · 15 marks · 250 words · Examine

What are the different elements of cyber security? Keeping in view the challenges in cyber security, examine the extent to which India has successfully developed a comprehensive National Cyber Security Strategy.

Q20 · 15 marks · 250 words · Discuss

Naxalism is a social, economic and developmental issue manifesting as a violent internal security threat. In this context, discuss the emerging issues and suggest a multilayered strategy to tackle the menace of Naxalism.

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Questions

How many questions were in UPSC Mains 2022 GS Paper 3?

20 questions, 250 marks in all: 10 of 10 marks (150 words), 10 of 15 marks (250 words). All are compulsory.

Where can I practise the 2022 GS3 questions?

In the practice bank, with a timer set to exam pace. Writing is free with no sign-in; checking an answer against topper answers uses an evaluation (1 free).

Write one, then get it checked.

Write by hand against the clock in the practice bank, then photograph the page: writeupsc puts it beside real topper answers. 1 free evaluation.

Practise GS3 questions
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