MPPSC Mains 2017 – General Studies II: Solved Question Paper

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

  1. Define Central Business District (C.B.D.).

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  2. Write a short note on Define Central Business District (C.B.D.) in 20 words.

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  3. Describe the geographical distribution of tribes in central India.

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  4. Write any three basic principles in the Preamble of the Constitution of India.

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  5. What is the 12th Schedule of the Constitution about and how many subjects are there in this Schedule?

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  6. What is the provision in Article 323-A of the Constitution of India?

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  7. Which Article of the Constitution of India provides the method of election of the President of India and what is the name of this method?

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  8. What is the difference between starred and unstarred questions?

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  9. Write down the emergency powers of the President of India.

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  10. Write down any two important provisions of the 74th Amendment to the Constitution of India.

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  11. How many All India Service Cadres are there? Write their names.

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  12. Write any two duties of the M.P. Public Service Commission.

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  13. What is meant by 'Fraternity' mentioned in the Preamble of Indian Constitution?

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  14. What is meant by 'Adjournment Motion'?

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  15. What is meant by 'Original Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court'?

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  16. Write any two important provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.

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  17. Write any two constitutional safeguards for the autonomy and impartiality of Comptroller & Auditor General.

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  18. Write a short note on Unitary elements in Indian Constitution in 100 words.

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  19. Jurisdiction of State High Courts.

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  20. Controversial issues regarding the Union - State financial relations.

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  21. Legislative powers of State Governor.

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  22. Procedure for impeachment of the President.

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  23. Right to Equality in Indian Constitution.

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  24. Write a short note on Utility of Central Information Commission in 100 words.

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  25. Functions and duties of Estimate Committee.

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  26. Write a short note on Role of Self-Help Groups in 100 words.

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  27. Write a short note on Citizens' participation in Decision-making process in 100 words.

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  28. Role of Chief Minister in State Administration.

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  29. Write a short note on Media and its type in 100 words.

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  30. Critically evaluate the role of Prime Minister in the governance of the country.

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  31. Write a critical essay on the Working of Urban local self government Institutions in your State.

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  32. Analyse the Union - State legislative relations.

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  33. Write a note on 'Co-operative Federalism : Problems and Possibilities'.

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  34. Explain the training system of higher Civil Services in your state and offer a few suggestions to bring reforms in this field.

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  35. What is Dowry Prohibition Act of 1961?

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  36. Describe UJJAWALA Scheme's role in order to combat atrocities on women.

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  37. Write the reasons for the failure of Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.

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  38. How women empowerment is possible through the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005?

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  39. How law can bring changes in the society?

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  40. What is Right to Education Act?

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  41. What is the role of U.G.C. in maintaining quality education at higher level of education?

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  42. What are various Welfare Schemes for the aged?

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  43. Do you think that the changes in Indian Society have been as per the Preamble of Indian Constitution? Answer by giving reasons.

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  44. What are various Acts passed to check women exploitation in family? Describe any one of such Acts.

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  45. Has the Right to Information Act, 2005 been able to control corruption? Answer by giving reasons.

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  46. Describe various Provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.

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  47. Describe reasons for the high infant mortality rate in India.

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  48. "The greatest obstacle in the girls education is Womens Marriage Act, 2006." Comment.

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  49. Write on the Provisions of Section 4 of the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955.

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  50. Describe the punishment for offences of atrocities on the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 under Section 3(i)

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  51. Explain Welfare Programmes relating to labour as per Factories Act, 1948.

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  52. What is the concept of "Smart City" ? What are the aims and objectives of our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi regarding the "Smart City Mission" and along with this what are the necessary criteria / norms for the cities to join this mission ? Which cities of Madhya-Pradesh state are ready to be a…

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  53. Urbanization is a big problem in India. Give your comments on future ill-effects of urbanization.

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  54. Explain in detail the 'PURA' model.

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  55. Who is the author of the book 'Arthashastra' ?

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  56. Explain the meaning of 'Sarvodaya'.

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  57. What do you understand by Central Vigilance Commission ?

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  58. Throw light on contribution of Kautilya in Indian Political thought.

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  59. Explain the concept of 'Trusteeship' in Gandhian Philosophy.

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  60. Unitary elements in Indian Constitution.

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  61. Utility of Central Information Commission.

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  62. Role of Self-Help Groups.

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  63. Citizens' participation in Decision-making process.

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  64. Media and its type.

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