MPPSC Mains 2021 – General Studies II: Solved Question Paper

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

  1. Under which scheme the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has given benefit to particularly vulnerable tribal groups of Madhya Pradesh and what are the criteria for identifying them?

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  2. Write five elements of the Preamble to the Constitution of India.

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  3. Which are the four objectives of humankind narrated by Deendayal Upadhyaya ?

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  4. Explain the economic ideas of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

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  5. Bring out any two basic elements of New socialism propounded by Ram Manohar Lohia.

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  6. What are any four aspects of liberty described in the Indian Constitution ?

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  7. Explain the basic rationale behind the Directive Principles of State Policy.

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  8. Write any two methods of recruitment by the Union Public Service Commission.

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  9. What are the two major categories of activities of NITI Aayog ?

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  10. Write four determining factors of voting behaviour.

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  11. Write three salient features of 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act.

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  12. What are the major advantages of self-help groups ?

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  13. Describe the various dimensions of the role of media in elections.

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  14. How is judicial activism different from judicial overreach ? Explain.

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  15. Indian federalism is moving from co-operative federalism to competitive federalism. Comment.

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  16. Indian Politics marks a shift from politicisation of caste to casteization of politics. Explain.

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  17. Do you think coalitions are the key characteristics of party politics at the centre and the states ? Discuss.

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  18. Discuss the functions of the Competition Commission of India.

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  19. What are the key limitations of the National Human Rights Commission ?

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  20. Social democracy is the major basis of political democracy. Discuss with reference to the vision of Babasaheb Ambedkar.

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  21. Describe the key characteristics of integral humanism advocated by Deendayal Upadhyaya.

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  22. Write a critical note on Indian Constitution.

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  23. State the difference between Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Rights.

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  24. What is the significance of Union Public Service Commission ? Describe the suggestions for its reform.

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  25. Define political party and point out the main features of the party system in India.

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  26. What are the functional domains of the Central Vigilance Commission ? Throw light on the key points of the Whistle Blower Protection Act.

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  27. What is meant by representation ? Describe the different forms of proportional representation system.

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  28. What kind of society has been conceptualised by Ram Manohar Lohia for the establishment of social justice in the special conditions of India ? Discuss in detail.

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  29. “Jayaprakash Narayan’s view on democracy is closely linked to the ideals of Socialism and Sarvodaya.” Explain this statement.

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  30. Which rituals are celebrated before birth ?

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  31. Write the names of Purusharthas.

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  32. Write the names of Ashramas in the right order.

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  33. What is the purpose of Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya ?

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  34. Write the name of major tribe and its sub-tribes of the western region of Madhya Pradesh.

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  35. Which ministry is responsible for implementing the Mid-Day Meal Scheme ?

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  36. When was Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan launched ?

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  37. Who was the Chairman of the University Education Commission established in 1948 ?

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  38. What is child labour according to Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 ?

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  39. What are the key elements of ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ scheme ?

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  40. What measures should be taken by the government to provide health care facilities to transgender person ?

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  41. Write eight types of marriages prescribed for Hindus.

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  42. What are the aims of Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana ?

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  43. As per census 2011 what is the education status of women in India ?

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  44. How would you like to reflect on the provisions of Article 15(4) and 15(5) established in the Constitution of India ?

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  45. What is ‘Restructuring school curriculum and pedagogy in a new 5 + 3 + 3 + 4 design’ of ‘National Education Policy 2020’ adopted by the Union Government of India ?

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  46. Define culture and outline some important functions of culture.

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  47. Describe the concept of ‘Family Court’ and its jurisdiction.

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