MPPSC Mains 2023 – General Studies II: Solved Question Paper

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

  1. Saharia tribes are mainly centralised in which districts of Madhya Pradesh?

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  2. Mention three federal features of the Indian Constitution.

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  3. How has Babasaheb Ambedkar defined Democracy?

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  4. What is 'True Democracy' concept of Jayaprakash Narayan?

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  5. Write down any three points of Panchsheel Theory of J. L. Nehru.

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  6. What are the three main objectives of Public Interest Litigation?

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  7. What are the three importances of Judicial Review?

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  8. How many types of Party System have been witnessed in India since independence?

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  9. What is included in the ambit of civil society?

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  10. Mention the seven pillars of NITI Aayog.

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  11. Write down the two issues which are out of jurisdiction of National Human Rights Commission.

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  12. What is the role of media during elections?

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  13. Write a short note on Define Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) in 20 words.

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  14. Write the importance of the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.

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  15. On which grounds is the Constituent Assembly criticized?

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  16. What is the importance of the study of voting behaviour?

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  17. What is the scope of activities of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?

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  18. What are the key objectives of Central Information Commission?

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  19. Mention the five reasons of ineffective performance of Panchayati Raj Institutions.

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  20. Write down a short note on Ram Manohar Lohia's concept of 'Small Unit Technology'.

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  21. What were Mahatma Gandhi's views about the State?

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  22. "Indian Parliament can amend the Constitution, but not its basic structure" -- comment.

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  23. Discuss the financial aspect of Centre-State relations with reference to 'One Nation One Tax' regime.

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  24. Discuss the contemporary non-traditional security challenges of India.

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  25. What do you mean by the independence of Election Commission of India? What are its guiding principles?

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  26. Critically evaluate the 'First Past The Post System' in the Indian context.

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  27. Describe the rights of consumers under Consumer Protection Act, 1986.

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  28. Discuss the contemporary relevance of Kautilya's Foreign Policy.

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  29. 'Self-reliance' was among the main principles of Economic Policy of Sardar Patel. Discuss.

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  30. What do you mean by commercialisation in Agriculture?

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  31. Write the names of the four rituals after birth.

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  32. Which committee recommended democratic decentralization in India and when?

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  33. Write the meaning of Non-Governmental Organization.

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  34. Write the names of the main deities of Gond tribe.

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

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  36. What do you mean by 'free riders'?

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  37. Who are the beneficiary of social security and its key components?

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  38. Write the meaning of elementary education.

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  39. Who is considered a child labour as per Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986?

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  40. What is punishable under Section 363-A of Indian Penal Code (IPC)?

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  41. Write down the factors inhibiting female literacy.

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  42. Write a short note on Who are underprivileged? in 50 words.

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  43. State the difference between material and non-material cultures.

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  44. Write a note on family court.

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  45. Explain the probationary marriage prevalent among the tribes.

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  46. Explain the Integrated Child Protection Scheme.

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  47. Write about the welfare schemes related to senior citizens.

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  48. What changes have taken place in the nature and perception of Hindu marriage? Explain.

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  49. Describe the historical development of extension education in India before independence.

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  50. What is National Population Policy? What are its long-term objectives?

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  51. Define Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO).

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  52. Who are underprivileged?

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