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MPSC Combined Mains Analysis 2022 – Difficulty Level, Good Attempts
By BYJU'S Exam Prep
Updated on: August 30th, 2023

MPSC Combine Exam Analysis 2022: The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has conducted the MPSC Combined mains examination for the 2020 exam cycle. A detailed MPSC Combined 2022 exam analysis has been provided for the main exam so that candidates get details on the total number of good attempts, questions, etc. Find out the details in the article and watch the free session on MPSC Combined Main Exam Analysis 2022.
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MPSC Combined Exam Analysis 2022 for Mains
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MPSC Combined Mains Analysis 2022 – Key Highlights
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MPSC Combined Exam Analysis For Mains 2022: Exam Pattern
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MPSC Combined Exam Analysis – Difficulty Level
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MPSC Combined Mains Analysis 2022 – Good Attempts
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MPSC Combined Mains Expected Cut Off 2022
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MPSC Combined Mains 2022: Questions Marks Weightage
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MPSC Combined Mains Exam Analysis 2022: Section-wise Review
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MPSC Combined Mains 2022: Questions Asked
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MPSC Combined Mains Previous Year Exam Analysis
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MPSC Combined Mains Previous Year Questions Marks Weightage
MPSC Combined Exam Analysis 2022 for Mains
The MPSC Combined Exam Analysis 2022 for Mains focuses on the overall difficulty of the exam. The offline-based exam mode will be used for the MPSC Group B exam 2022. When the Combined exam is over, this section will summarise the exam. The MPSC Combined Exam Pattern will also provide information on the structure and style of the exam.
The MPSC (Maharashtra Public Service Commission) conducted the MPSC Combined Mains Exam (2020 Exam Cycle) on 11, 25 September & 15, and 16 October 2022. The candidates who qualify for the main exam will be allowed in the Interview test (Only for PSI).
MPSC Combined Mains Analysis 2022 – Key Highlights
According to experts, knowing the MPSC Combined Mains Analysis can help you improve exam preparation and get good marks in the upcoming exam. Based on the aspirant’s exam reviews, the highlights of the MPSC Combined Main 2022 Exam Analysis are given here:
- The MPSC Combined Mains exam for the 2020 exam cycle will be conducted on 11, 25 September & 15, and 16 October 2022.
- Medium of the exam Marathi & English.
- The total number of questions is 200(100 in each paper)
- The exam was conducted in offline mode (OMR-based mode)
MPSC Combined Exam Analysis For Mains 2022: Exam Pattern
Here are the important details of the MPSC Combined Mains exam based on the MPSC Combine question paper:
MPSC Combined Mains Analysis 2022 |
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Number of Questions |
Total 200 Questions (100Questions in Each Paper) |
Total Marks |
400 Marks (200 Marks in Each Paper) |
Negative Marking |
0.5 Marks |
Number of Choices |
4 |
Duration of the exam |
60 minutes |
Test type |
MCQs |
Medium |
Marathi & English Language |
MPSC Combined Exam Analysis – Difficulty Level
We have presented the difficulty level of the MPSC Combined Mains Exam 2022 for each department/section. This will provide you with a correct evaluation of your exam performance. Aspirants can check the level of questions in the section-wise table:
Paper |
Difficulty-Level |
Paper 1 |
Medium |
Paper 2 (PSI) |
Medium |
Paper 2 (ASO) |
Medium |
Paper 2 (STI) |
Medium |
MPSC Combined Mains Analysis 2022 – Good Attempts
As per the MPSC Combined Exam Analysis For Mains Exam 2022 and review shared by the aspirants who have appeared in the exam, reasonable exam attempts will be made by Byju’s Exam Prep Experts:
Date & Day |
Subject |
Good Attempts |
11 September (Sunday) |
Paper 1 |
75-80 |
25 September (Sunday) |
Paper 2 (PSI) |
70-75 |
15 October (Saturday) |
Paper 2 (STI) |
65-70 |
16 October (Saturday) |
Paper 2 (ASO) |
65-70 |
MPSC Combined Mains Expected Cut Off 2022
‘BYJU’s Exam Prep’ experts will provide the expected MPSC combined mains cut-off based on exam analysis and review once all the papers are completed. As per the exam analysis and review, the expected MPSC Combine Cut off for the exam is given below.
- MPSC Combined Mains 2022 Expected Cut-off – (To be notified)
MPSC Combined Mains 2022: Questions Marks Weightage
In the following table, the Question marks weightage of the MPSC Combined Mains 2022 paper has been provided:
Paper 1 (11th Sept 2022)
The table below gives the question mark weightage for the MPSC Combined Mains Paper 1 (2020 exam cycle):
Subjects |
Number of questions |
Total Marks |
Marathi Language (मराठी) |
50 | 100 |
English Language (इंग्रजी) |
30 | 60 |
General knowledge (सामान्य ज्ञान) |
20 | 40 |
Total |
100 | 200 |
Paper 2: PSI (25th Sept 2022)
The table below gives the question mark weightage for the MPSC Combined Mains Paper 2 – PSI:
Subjects |
Number of questions |
Total Marks |
Logical Reasoning |
15 | 30 |
Geography of Maharashtra |
10 | 20 |
History of Maharashtra |
10 | 20 |
Indian Constitution |
10 | 20 |
Major Acts and Laws |
55 | 110 |
Total |
100 | 200 |
Paper 2: STI (15th Oct 2022)
The table below gives the topic-wise weightage for Paper 2 of the STI post conducted on 15th Oct 2022:
Subjects |
Number of questions |
Total Marks |
Logical Reasoning |
15 |
30 |
Geography of Maharashtra |
10 |
20 |
History of Maharashtra |
10 |
20 |
Indian Constitution |
10 |
20 |
Economy |
55 |
110 |
Total |
100 |
200 |
Paper 2: ASO (16 Oct 2022)
The table below gives the topic-wise weightage for Paper 2 of the ASO post conducted on 16th Oct 2022:
Subjects |
Number of questions |
Total Marks |
Logical Reasoning |
15 | 30 |
Geography of Maharashtra |
10 | 20 |
History of Maharashtra |
10 | 20 |
Indian Constitution |
55 | 110 |
Planning |
10 | 10 |
Total |
100 |
200 |
MPSC Combined Mains Exam Analysis 2022: Section-wise Review
Aspirants who appeared in the MPSC Combined Mains 2022 exam can check a section-wise review:
MPSC Combined Mains Paper 1 (11th Sept 2022)
MPSC Combined Main Examination Paper No. 1 consists of three sections: Marathi Grammar, English Grammar, and General-Knowledge. The structure of this paper is 50 questions on Marathi grammar, 30 on English grammar, and 20 on general knowledge. Looking at the overall format of the paper, the paper was moderate. But the questions on the common sense component were simple. Only the quality of the questions in Marathi and English was of the medium type.
Questions were asked on the following topics in Paper 1:
MPSC Combined Mains: Section-wise Review | ||
Marathi | English | General Knowledge |
धातु |
Passage | e गोपाला एप्लीकेशन |
सर्वनाम |
Identify the correct statement |
जनस्थान पुरस्कार 2021 |
विरुद्धार्थी |
Correct synonym |
कवचकुंडल मोहीम |
शब्द |
Prefix |
जागतिक शांतता निर्देशांक |
अव्यय |
Identify punctuated |
पुस्तक |
Paper 2: PSI (25th Sept 2022)
The MPSC Combined Main Examination 2020 was conducted on September 25, 2022. The entire paper belonged to the ‘medium’ category. About 55 questions were asked on this component of the laws. There were 15 questions on Logical Reasoning and about 30 questions on general knowledge.
In Paper 2 (PSI) questions were asked on the following topics:
Laws |
general knowledge
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Indian Penal Code 1860 |
Urbanization in Maharashtra
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Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 |
Production of bauxite
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Indian Evidence Act 1872 |
Daily temperature range
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Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 |
A tributary of the Bhima river
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Dowry Prevention Act 1961 |
Boundaries of Districts
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Protection of Human Rights Act 1993 |
Cyclone Phayan
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Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act 1989 |
Forest areas
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Maharashtra Police Act 1951 |
Pravara River
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Paper 2: STI (15th Oct 2022)
The STI paper this time was of ‘Medium’ level. There were not too many difficult and easy questions in this question paper. Around 55 questions were asked on the Economy component, and the rest were asked on the GS component.
In Paper 2 (STI), questions were asked on the following topics:
MPSC Combined Mains: STI Section-wise Review | ||
Problem on direction | Jagannath shankar sheth | Forest development corporation |
True statements | Tarun maratha party | Mining area of maharashtra |
Calendar | Vishnubuva brahmachari | Cyclone |
Natural number | Revolutionary activities | National park |
Problem on ages | Maharashtra legislative council strength | River tributaries |
Venn diagram | Maharashtra chief ministers | Important historical event |
Ratio proportion | Union territory | Elphiston college |
Census 2011 | Sarkaria commission | 73rd constitutional amendment |
Mhada institute | Directive principle of state policies | Administrative division |
Economic survey report | Right to information | Fundamental duty |
Paper 2: ASO (16th Oct 2022)
In Paper 2 (ASO), questions were asked on the following topics:
MPSC Combined Mains: ASO Section-wise Review | |
Newspaper |
Directive Principle of State Policy
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Social Reformer |
Various Committee of Constituent Assembly Of India
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Hindu Mahasabha | Vidhansabha |
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar | President Of India |
Krishnarao Bhalekar | High Court |
Social Security and Social Insurance | Rajya Sabha |
Fundamental Rights | Chief Minister |
Preamble of Indian Constitution | Maharashtra Gujarat State |
Inter State Council |
Central State Legislative Relation
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Women Members of Constituent Assembly | Tri State Scheme |
MPSC Combined Mains 2022: Questions Asked
The following questions were asked in MPSC Combined Mains Examination 2022:
Paper 1 (11th Sept 2022)
- ‘तिरस्कार’ या शब्दाच्या संधीची फोड
- ‘एक रुपयास दोन चिकू मिळतात.’ या विधानातील अधोरेखित शब्दातील ‘स’ हा चतुर्थीचा प्रत्यय कोणता अर्थ सूचित करतो ?
- ‘कन्या’ या शब्दासाठी समानार्थी योग्य शब्द कोणता ?
- “चोर सोडून संन्याशाला फाशी देऊन चालणार नाही,” या विधानाचे प्रश्नार्थक रूपांतर काय होईल ?
- ‘चला ! आता विडा द्या.’ या वाक्यातील शब्दशक्ती ओळखा.
- ‘संत भक्तीने देवाला वश करतात’ या वाक्यातील अधोरेखित शब्दातील नाम प्रकार ओळखा.
- ‘सलगी’ चा विरुद्धार्थी शब्द कोणता ?
- “मागून’ आला नि तिखट झाला,” हे विधान कोणत्या विशेषण प्रकारातील आहे ?
- अमृता प्रीतमच्या शोधयात्रेत तिला मिळालेली अनमोल भेट कोणती ?
- इमरोजच्या मते प्रेम म्हणजे काय ?
- Men will not be wise by_______
- A feature of each new weapon is that it_______
- The hope which has never been fulfilled is that_____
- The most suitable title for this passage is______
- Identify the correct sentence/s.
- Choose the correct synonym for ‘Obstinate’ from the following:
- Which of the following word(s) best explain(s) the phrase “Medicine given to counteract poison or disease”?
- Which of the following word(s) mean(s) the same as Firmament?
- Point out the sentences that are without any prefixes.
- ”इ-गोपाल’ अॅप्लीकेशन काय आहे ?
- कुसुमाग्रज प्रतिष्ठान तर्फे दर दोन वर्षांनी दिला जाणारा जनस्थान पुरस्कार 2021 मध्ये आला ——-यांना देण्यात आला.
- दर दिवशी 15 लाख कोविंड लसीच्या मात्रा देण्याच्या महाराष्ट्र शासनाच्या मोहिमेचे नाव काय आहे ?
- खालीलपैकी कोणत्या देशाचा 2021 च्या इन्स्टिटयुट फॉर इकॉनॉमिक्स अँड पीस, ऑस्ट्रेलिया ने तयार केलेल्या जागतिक शांतता निर्देशांकामध्ये प्रथम क्रमांक जाहीर झाला आहे ?.
- ‘नव शैक्षणिक धोरण, 2020’ संबंधी पुढीलपैकी कोणती विधाने योग्य आहेत ?
PSI Paper 2 (25th Sept 2022)
- ‘A’ whose wife ‘B’ is alive and marriage is not dissolved, marries ‘C’ Classify the above offence.
- Find the odd one out regarding Section 230 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
- Answer the following as per Section 36 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 :
- Match the offence with respective provision under the Indian Penal Code
- The offences regarding elections are included under which Chapter of the Indian Penal Code, 1860?
- ‘A’ instigates ‘B’ to murder his wife. ‘B’ agrees, but does not commit the offence. What is the punishment to which ‘A’ is liable under the Indian Penal Code ?
- As per Section 82 of the Indian Penal Code, anything done by a child of what age is considered as no offence?
- Which of the following Chapter of the Indian Penal Code exclusively deals with offences relating to religion?
- Which of the following Sections of the Code of Criminal Procedure mentions about search for persons wrongfully confined?
STI Paper 2 (15th Oct 2022)
- _______refused to lower the National Flag on the Solapur Municipal Council building.
- Jagannath Shankarsheth is known as the founding father of______.
- By what pseudonym did Dinkarrao Jawalkar write in the newspaper ‘Vijayi Maratha’?
- Who founded the Young Maratha Party?
- Who called Vishnubuva Brahmachari ‘The first exponent of Communism’ ?
- Who defined Nation as a ‘Unified People’ ?
- _____was the leader of the revolutionary activities at Nashik.
- Which political party has largest number of seat in Maharashtra Legislative Council according to the information published by Maharashtra Legislative Council in November 2021 ?
- Arrange in a appropriate order according to tenure (Chief Ministers of Maharashtra)
- Which are the states of India promoted from the category of Union Territory into that of a State ?
- The Sarkaria Commission is related to which of the following?
- Which of the following are examples of implementation of Directive Principles of State Policy?
ASO Paper 2 (16th Oct 2022)
- When and which house building scheme was started in rural area of the state?
- Which cyclonic storm affected the coast of Maharashtra during 17-05-2021 ?
- Which union was established by Dr. Annie Besant on 25 September 1916 at Madras?
- ____proposed the concept of Antar Bharati to ensure that people from different regions were acquainted with other cultures and languages.
- Which changes took place because of Hunter Commission ?
- Hindu Mahasabha was established in 1910 at Allahabad. Where was its headquarters ?
- Who expressed his grief by saying that farmers and workers are real strong pillars of the nation, but they are now suffering?
- Which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India came into force from 26 November 1949?
- Which of the following order is correct in relation to the preamble of Indian Constitution?
MPSC Combined Mains Previous Year Exam Analysis
Previous Year MPSC Combined Exam Analysis is very important for students preparing for the upcoming MPSC Combined Main Exam. Because this is the only way we can predict how questions are asked in the exam, on which component more questions are asked, and how many questions are asked.
Below we have given the complete exam analysis for the MPSC Combined Mains 2021 exam:
Date & Day | Paper | Difficulty-Level | Good Attempts |
09th July 2022 (Saturday) | Paper 1 | Easy-Moderate | 70-75 |
17th July 2022 (Sunday) | Paper 2 (PSI) | Easy-Moderate | 75-80 |
24th July 2022(Sunday) | Paper 2 (ASO) | Easy-Moderate | 70-75 |
31st July 2022(Sunday) | Paper 2 (STI) | Moderate-Difficult | 80-85 |
MPSC Combined Mains Previous Year Questions Marks Weightage
In the following table, the Question marks weightage of the MPSC Combined Mains 2021 paper has been provided:
Paper 1 (09 July 2022)
The table below gives the topic-wise weightage for Paper 1 conducted on 09th July 2022:
Subjects |
Number of questions |
Total Marks |
Marathi Language (मराठी) |
50 | 100 |
English Language (इंग्रजी) |
30 | 60 |
General knowledge |
20 |
40 |
Total |
100 | 200 |
Paper 2: PSI (17 July 2022)
The table below gives the topic-wise weightage for Paper 2 of the PSI post conducted on 17th July 2022:
Subjects |
Number of questions |
Total Marks |
Logical Reasoning |
15 |
30 |
Geography of Maharashtra |
10 |
20 |
History of Maharashtra |
10 |
20 |
Indian Constitution |
10 |
20 |
Major Act and Laws |
55 | 110 |
Total |
100 |
200 |
Paper 2: ASO (31 July 2022)
The table below gives the topic-wise weightage for Paper 2 of the ASO post conducted on 31st July 2022:
Subjects |
Number of questions |
Total Marks |
Logical Reasoning |
15 | 30 |
Geography of Maharashtra |
10 | 20 |
History of Maharashtra |
10 | 20 |
Indian Constitution |
55 | 110 |
Planning |
10 | 10 |
Total |
100 |
200 |
Paper 2: STI (24 July 2022)
The table below gives the topic-wise weightage for Paper 2 of the STI post conducted on 24th July 2022:
Subjects |
Number of questions |
Total Marks |
Logical Reasoning |
15 |
30 |
Geography of Maharashtra |
10 |
20 |
History of Maharashtra |
10 |
20 |
Indian Constitution |
10 |
20 |
Economy |
55 |
110 |
Total |
100 |
200 |
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