MPPSC Mains 2017 – General Studies IV: Solved Question Paper

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

  1. Define ethical values.

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  2. Name the components of attitude.

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  3. Describe the Chernobyl Atomic Plant Tragedy 1986.

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  4. Describe the institutional organization and basic policy framework of disaster management.

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  5. In which month and year the Lokpal Bill was enacted by the Parliament?

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  6. Ineffectiveness of State Lokayukta Institution.

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  7. Write a short note on Transparency in Administration in 100 words.

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  8. What do you understand by Disaster Management ?

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  9. Write a short note on Define ethical values in 20 words.

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  10. What do you mean by Openness and Transparency in administration ?

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  11. Explain the meaning of intrinsic motivation.

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  12. What is collection of Kabir verses called ?

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  13. What are the four causes of Aristotle ?

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  14. What is the meaning of Prejudice ?

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  15. What do you understand by positive self concept ?

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  16. What is 'situational judgement test' ?

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  17. Write a short note on Name the components of attitude in 20 words.

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  18. Who was the founder of Arya Samaj ?

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  19. What do you mean by 'Foot-in-the-door technique' ?

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  20. State the main causes of Corruption.

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  21. Discuss the ways to improve integrity and morality in administration.

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  22. Discuss the objectives of moral training in the training of administrative officers.

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  23. Write comments on the social consciousness in the poetry of Kabir.

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  24. Throw light on the Social Philosophy of Swami Dayanand Saraswati.

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  25. Discuss the theory of 'Anekantvada' in Jain-Philosophy.

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  26. Discuss the contribution of Swami Vivekananda in awakening national consciousness.

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  27. Write comments on the social thoughts of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar.

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  28. Explain the relevance of Integral Humanism.

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  29. Explain the meaning and characteristics of attitude.

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  30. Discuss the concept of 'Persuasive Communication'.

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  31. Discuss the role of active listening in empathy.

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  32. Throw light on educational-philosophy of Ravindranath Tagore.

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  33. What are the foundational values of impartiality and non-partisanship for Civil Services ?

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  34. Explain the ill-effects of corruption.

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  35. Write comments on the Whistle-blower Protection Bill in India.

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  36. Write comments on 'Measuring Corruption' and 'Transparency International'.

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  37. Case Study - Sub: Child Labour - Causes and Remedies. Mr. X is a Sub-District Magistrate, yesterday he had taken lunch in a hotel. There he saw some small children are cleaning tables and washing dishes. Being an Administrative Officer what is his moral duty? Because this is a case of child-labour…

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  38. Case Study - Sub: Child Labour - Causes and Remedies. Mr. X is a Sub-District Magistrate, yesterday he had taken lunch in a hotel. There he saw some small children are cleaning tables and washing dishes. Being an Administrative Officer what is his moral duty? Because this is a case of child-labour…

    15 Marks · Model answer →

  39. Case Study - Sub: Child Labour - Causes and Remedies. Mr. X is a Sub-District Magistrate, yesterday he had taken lunch in a hotel. There he saw some small children are cleaning tables and washing dishes. Being an Administrative Officer what is his moral duty? Because this is a case of child-labour…

    15 Marks · Model answer →

  40. Case Study - Sub: Naxalite problem - Release of hostages. Mr. X is a high level Administrative Officer, one day he received information, that few Naxalites have taken around 55 people as hostages, including 12 children and 4 foreigners. The Naxalite group asked the Government to release their ten…

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  41. Case Study - Sub: Naxalite problem - Release of hostages. Mr. X is a high level Administrative Officer, one day he received information, that few Naxalites have taken around 55 people as hostages, including 12 children and 4 foreigners. The Naxalite group asked the Government to release their ten…

    7 Marks · Model answer →

  42. Case Study - Sub: Naxalite problem - Release of hostages. Mr. X is a high level Administrative Officer, one day he received information, that few Naxalites have taken around 55 people as hostages, including 12 children and 4 foreigners. The Naxalite group asked the Government to release their ten…

    7 Marks · Model answer →

  43. Case Study - Sub: Naxalite problem - Release of hostages. Mr. X is a high level Administrative Officer, one day he received information, that few Naxalites have taken around 55 people as hostages, including 12 children and 4 foreigners. The Naxalite group asked the Government to release their ten…

    7 Marks · Model answer →

  44. Case Study - Sub: Naxalite problem - Release of hostages. Mr. X is a high level Administrative Officer, one day he received information, that few Naxalites have taken around 55 people as hostages, including 12 children and 4 foreigners. The Naxalite group asked the Government to release their ten…

    7 Marks · Model answer →

  45. Write a short note on Transparency in Administration.

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