MPPSC Mains 2022 – General Studies II: Solved Question Paper

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

  1. Write in brief on the 'Varieties of Godana'.

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  2. What has been added to the 10th Amendment Act, 1961 of the Indian Constitution?

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  3. Which new ideology was developed by Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya? What is its name?

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  4. "Unless man's economic needs are fulfilled, it is futile to expect cultural creativity from him." Whose statement is this? Explain.

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  5. In Bommai case, which Justice of the Supreme Court called the 'Preamble' as the integral part of the Constitution?

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  6. Which Articles of the Indian Constitution indicate the declaration of distribution of Legislative power between Union and State?

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  7. "Political Parties are the Pillars of Modern Politics." Which scholar has mentioned this statement?

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  8. Who has the authority to decide the procedure for impeachment of the Chief Election Commissioner?

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  9. When did Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission conduct the first competitive examination?

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  10. Which system is meant by the term 'Panchayati Raj'?

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  11. At what rate do Cooperative Banks give loan to all women self-help groups?

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  12. What do you mean by the basic structure of the Constitution? List at least five elements of the basic structure.

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  13. Discuss the Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.

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  14. What is the procedure for formation of a Joint Public Service Commission for two or more States? Explain.

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  15. Review the factors for the rise of Other Backward Classes (OBC) in Indian Politics.

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  16. Discuss the challenges before women's representation in the Indian democratic process.

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  17. Elucidate the role of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in rural development.

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  18. Discuss the diverse aspects of politics and statecraft described in Kautilya's Arthashastra.

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  19. What did Ambedkar mean by social democracy? Discuss.

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  20. Explain the content of the preamble of the Indian Constitution.

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  21. Explaining the concept and purpose of Public Court (Lok Adalat), state who are eligible to get free legal aid.

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  22. Explain the function of the Election Commission of India, keeping in mind its structure and organisation.

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  23. Is the role of caste in Indian politics a blessing or a curse? Explain.

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  24. Explain the main functions of urban body under the 74th Constitutional Amendment mentioned in the 12th Schedule of the Constitution.

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  25. Explain the Satyagraha philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi and explain its various forms.

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  26. Explain the concept of Four Pillar State of Ram Manohar Lohia.

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  27. What is culture according to Broom and Selznick?

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  28. Write the key objective of Sanskar.

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  29. Which aspects of rural life does community development change?

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  30. According to Census 2011, what is the population of Scheduled Tribes in Madhya Pradesh?

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  31. What is Patalia Community? Where do they reside in Madhya Pradesh?

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  32. What is UGC?

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  33. What is old age according to Oxford Dictionary?

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  34. What is meant by deprived class?

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  35. Explain the GOL GADHEDO marriage custom in Bhil Tribe.

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  36. Which is the first stage of elementary education?

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  37. Write the three stages of disability according to World Health Organization.

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  38. It is simple to measure the civilization but not culture. Explain.

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  39. Write the main problems of the elderly people in India.

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  40. Explain the status of Women Reservation in Panchayati Raj system and its challenges.

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  41. What is exogamy? Explain Gotra exogamy.

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  42. Discuss the important measures of population control.

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  43. Avoidance and joking are opposite to each other in kinship customs. Explain.

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  44. Write a short note on UNICEF.

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  45. If you are a District Officer of a district, then what is your main responsibility?

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  46. What are the development related works as District Magistrate?

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  47. What are the major responsibilities related to rural development?

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  48. What are the main responsibilities as a District Election Officer?

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  49. In your view, what challenges are faced by a District Magistrate?

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