MPPSC Mains 2020 – General Studies II: Solved Question Paper

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

  1. What do you understand by 'Objectives Resolution' ?

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  2. What are the main organs of a State according to Kautilya ?

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  3. Which are the five pillars of democracy as described by Jaiprakash Narayan ?

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  4. Point out three salient features of Fundamental Rights in Indian Constitution.

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  5. Write a short note on Define 'Judicial Review' in 10 words.

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  6. Explain the role of Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

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  7. State the main functions of Administrative Tribunal as described in the 1985 Act.

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  8. What do you mean by linguistic minority ?

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  9. When and why Balwantrai Mehta Committee was formed ?

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  10. What is the purpose of Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005 ?

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  11. Write down the steps taken to bring social and economic changes through Constitutional Amendments.

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  12. Define the term 'State autonomy' along with the reasons for the rise of its demand in India.

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  13. Write a short note on the guiding principles of NITI Ayog.

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  14. Write a brief description of the duties and functions of Election Commission of India.

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  15. Elucidate briefly the composition and powers of National Commission for Scheduled Tribes.

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  16. Press is considered as the Fourth Pillar of Democracy. Discuss.

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  17. Explain the concept of 'Four Pillar State' expressed by Ram Manohar Lohiya.

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  18. Explain the Trusteeship theory of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.

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  19. Critically examine the administrative distribution of powers with reference to Centre-State relations.

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  20. Write a critical note on 'Judicial Activism'.

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  21. Elucidate the major Electoral Reforms in India after 1996.

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  22. Explain the role of media in influencing the voting behaviour of voters.

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  23. Evaluate the role of National Human Rights Commission in protecting Human Rights in India.

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  24. Explain the ideas of Constitutional Democracy of Dr. Ambedkar.

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  25. Discuss the evolution of the concept of 'Basic structure' and its importance in strengthening democracy.

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  26. Evaluate the concept of 'Sarvodaya' of Jaiprakash Narayan.

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  27. Who considered civilisation as equal meaning to culture ?

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  28. In which book the description of four Ashramas mentioned first time ?

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  29. Write any four impact of Hindu Dharma on Indian Society.

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  30. Write any five negative impact of population explosion.

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  31. What is 'Maiyari' ?

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  32. In which Schedule the education as a subject is in the Indian Constitution ? When it was included in the concurrent list ?

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  33. Who said ? 'Neither Hindu nor Hindu traditions discouraged education among women.'

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  34. Write three objectives of education.

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  35. Explain the main initiatives taken by Madhya Pradesh Govt. regarding Woman Policy of Madhya Pradesh, 2015.

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  36. Discuss the major goals of universalisation of elementary education.

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  37. Discuss the various aspects of intervention mentioned in National Policy of Senior Citizens, 2011.

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  38. What is clash of civilization ?

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  39. Explain the Family Court Act, 1984.

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  40. What is Sociology of Health and Health Care ?

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  41. Write a short note on the status and challenges of Women's education.

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  42. Discuss the causes and solutions of the problems of the deprived class.

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  43. Explain the meaning and sociological importance of Purushartha.

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  44. Evaluate the community development programme.

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  45. Define Kinship and explain the usages of Kinship.

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  46. Explain domestic violence against women.

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  47. Explain the relation of violence against women with education.

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  48. Suggest solutions for violence against women in the society.

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  49. What is the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 ?

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  50. Why did the graph of violence against women increase during the lockdown ?

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  51. What are the eligibility criteria for adoption of a child in India ?

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  52. What are the major steps in the legal process of child adoption ?

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  53. Which children can be adopted under the law of India ?

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  54. Who can adopt a child under Indian Law ?

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  55. The process of child adoption in India is very complicated. Explain.

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  56. Define 'Judicial Review'.

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