MPPSC Mains 2016 – General Studies II: Solved Question Paper

63 questions, each with a model answer in Hindi and English.

  1. Theory of separation of powers

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  2. Write a short note on Theory of separation of powers in 20 words.

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  3. Give a brief account of the Scheduled Tribes in Madhya Pradesh with the special reference to the Vulnerable Tribal Groups.

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  4. Write the prominent features of Indian Constitution which are borrowed from the Constitution of USA.

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  5. Name the taxes which are levied and collected by the Union Government and distributed between Union and States in India.

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  6. Write two basic differences between the Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policies.

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  7. What are the 'Restrictive Trade Practices' as per the Consumer Protection Act ?

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  8. Write any three provisions relating to 'Social Justice' in the Constitution with articles/part of the Constitution.

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  9. What is model code of conduct to be followed by political parties on the polling day ?

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  10. What is 'Policy Cut Motion' ?

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  11. What do you mean by Self-Help Group in M.P ?

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  12. What is 'Mandamus' ?

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  13. On which grounds any Political Party can be declared as a National Political Party ?

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  14. What is the basic function of the Public Accounts Committee ?

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  15. Explain the Veto Power of the President of India and how it is exercised ?

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  16. Discuss briefly the Constitutional safeguards provided to civil servants and its significance.

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  17. Describe the composition, functions and working of State Human Rights Commission.

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  18. Discuss the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of the Indian Constitution.

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  19. What do you mean by Legislative Council ? Discuss its composition and utility.

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  20. Discuss the composition and working of SC, ST Exploitation Prevention Act, 1989.

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  21. Discuss briefly the basic purpose, composition and mandate of National Commission for Women.

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  22. Examine the concept of separation of powers. How far it has been adopted in Indian Constitution ?

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  23. What do you mean by Gram Nyayalya ? Discuss its objective and provisions.

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  24. Why unitary features were adopted in the Indian Constitution ? Comment.

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  25. What is 'Right to Service' ? Discuss its working with special reference to Madhya Pradesh.

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  26. Discuss the working and nature of Co-operative Federalism in India.

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  27. Write a short note on need, measures and challenges of Electoral Reforms in India.

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  28. Is the electronic media a supporter or threat to Democracy and Culture ? Comment.

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  29. Discuss the main factors leading to the passage of 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act and evaluate its impact.

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  30. What are the main issues in the appointment of judges in High Courts and Supreme Court ? Discuss the views of Government of India and Apex Court in this regard.

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  31. Give an example of 'A Society'.

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  32. When constituted 'Human Rights Commission' in India ?

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  33. Write the name of Chief of Human Rights Commission in India.

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  34. Write a short note on Define 'Domestic violence' in 20 words.

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  35. What is 'Civil Rights' ?

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  36. In 2011, what is the Infant Mortality Rate in Madhya Pradesh ?

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  37. According the Census of 2001, what is the percentage of SC population in total population of Madhya Pradesh ?

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  38. Write a short note on Define 'Infant' in 20 words.

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  39. "A husband not have sense of marital responsibilities to her wife." Is it domestic violence or not ?

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  40. What is 'Information' ? Explain.

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  41. Write main provisions of Human Rights (Protection) Act, 1993.

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  42. Write a note on misuse of 'Right to Information'.

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  43. Briefly describe the welfare programmes for women and child run in the State of Madhya Pradesh.

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  44. What is the utility of vital Statistics of Birth and Death ?

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  45. Write about the social changes occurring among ST's of M.P. in contemporary situations.

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  46. Explain the comparative positions (in various aspects) of SC & ST in Madhya Pradesh.

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  47. Explain the 'The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955'.

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  48. Analyse the position of civil society in India.

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  49. Examine the guaranteed availability of public services in Madhya Pradesh in contemporary situations.

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  50. Examine the programmes for supplementary nutrition run by Madhya Pradesh Government.

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  51. "Social Legislation are responsible for change in Indian society." Explain.

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  52. Write about protection to women under Constitutional efforts in India.

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  53. Write a short note on The concept of Globalization in 20 words.

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  54. Write a short note on Objectives of NITI Aayog in 20 words.

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  55. Give your opinion on the housing problems of low income groups in India.

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  56. Explain the impact of Jawahar Lal Nehru Urban Mission on the challenges of urban development in India.

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  57. Explain Mahatma Gandhi's conception of decentralization in democracy.

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  58. Write comments on the socio-economic thoughts of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia.

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  59. Kautilya was political realist rather than an idealist. Comment.

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  60. The concept of Globalization

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  61. Objectives of NITI Aayog

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  62. Define 'Domestic violence'.

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  63. Define 'Infant'.

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