MPPSC Mains 2018 – General Studies IV: Solved Question Paper

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

  1. Explain the proposed office of Lokpal in the law and his jurisdictions in India.

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  2. Write a short note on Santhanam Committee of Corruption in 20 words.

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  3. Evaluate the whistle-blower law of India.

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  4. What is cyber defence and why is it essential?

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  5. Explain the meaning of integrity in public administration.

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  6. What is the basis of public utility services in public administration?

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  7. What do you understand by 'conscience' as source of ethical guidance?

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  8. What are the three golden paths according to Buddha? Point out.

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  9. Name the authors of the following books: (i) Ramcharitmanas (ii) The Religion of Man (iii) The Life Divine

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  10. Who were the two founders of Brahma Samaj?

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  11. Explain the meaning of 'impartiality' in public service.

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  12. Define 'aptitude' as an internal attitude determinant.

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  13. Clarify the role of 'intelligence' in public service.

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  14. Explain the place of 'beliefs' in attitudinal change.

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  15. What do you understand by tolerance?

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  16. "Public administration is an agent of social change." Explain this statement.

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  17. Clarify the purport of Benami Sampatti (property) in India.

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  18. Analyze the main provisions of the code of conduct for civil servants.

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  19. "Administration is a moral act and the administrator is a moral agent." Discuss this statement.

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  20. "I slept and dreamt that life was beauty. I woke and found that life was duty." Elucidate E. S. Hooper's couplet in respect of duty of civil servants.

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  21. Point out five moral principles (Panchmahavratas) of Vardhamana Mahavira.

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  22. Write comments on social consciousness in the poetry of Tulasidas.

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  23. Throw light on the ethical points of Gandhian philosophy.

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  24. Describe the contribution of Raja Rammohan Roy as a social reformer.

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  25. Write comments on 'humanism' of Rabindranath Tagore.

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  26. What are the determining factors of attitude formation? Discuss.

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  27. Explain the concepts of stereotyping and prejudice in Indian context.

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  28. "Broadly viewed motivation is the problem of determining the forces which impel or incite all living organisms to action." In the light of this statement, given by famous psychologists Boring and Langfield, explain the role of inspiration in changing attitude.

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  29. Throw light on the importance of empathy as one of the basic values for civil service.

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  30. "The ideal administrative expectations ensure aptitude of dedication to public service." Write comments on this statement.

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  31. Describe the concept of 'emotional intelligence' and point out its importance.

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  32. Give a brief account of main kinds of corruption. What are the main causes of corruption? Point out.

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  33. Give suggestions for prevention of corruption in public life.

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  34. Describe United Nations Convention on Corruption.

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  35. [Case study: You are a Director of some State Secondary Education Board. Board has conducted the Physics examination of class twelfth. A week after the examination by some source it comes to your knowledge that there could have been a paper leak before the starting of the examination done by a…

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  36. What implications such incidents have on the system and students?

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  37. As a Director, what measures would you take to prevent such incidents from happening again?

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  38. [Case study: A poor aged woman abandoned by her family meets her ends by selling flowers on a roadside shop. In spite of her circumstances she is a very cheerful and mother-like figure. You are an SDM and everyday you yourself go to her shop and purchase flowers from her. Declaring that region as…

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  39. In respect of their request, what would you reply to the locals?

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  40. Which values would be in question, if you decide to exempt her shop?

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  41. Which values would be in question, if you decide to demolish her shop?

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  42. Mahatma Gandhi believed that "a nation's greatness is measured by how it treats its weakest members". On account of the given statement, what, according to you, are the nation's responsibilities towards its fragile populace?

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  43. Santhanam Committee of Corruption

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