MPPSC Mains 2019 – General Studies IV: Solved Question Paper

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

  1. Mention the principles of disaster management and analyse the measures for relief and rehabilitation in disaster management.

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  2. When and why the Santhanam Committee was formed?

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  3. What does 'Public duty' mean under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988?

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  4. In which cases the Lokayukta has the right to accept complaints against the Public Servants?

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  5. "Administrative accountability is essential for good-governance and development." Clarify.

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  6. What is the meaning of "Lateral Entry" in Administration?

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  7. When is Public Service Day celebrated? How can public service be improved by changing governance system?

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  8. What is the Start Up India Programme ?

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  9. State the importance of values in Governance.

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  10. What is ethical guidance?

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  11. Write about Transparency International.

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  12. What three dimensions of emotional intelligence that a civil servant should learn?

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  13. Write the tools of accountability.

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  14. Discuss Pratityasamutpada according to Mahatma Buddha.

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  15. Discuss Rights and Duties as per Deen Dayal Upadhyay.

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  16. Discuss peculiarity of 'Swantah Sukhay' of Tulasidas.

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  17. Name major institution to curb corruption in India.

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  18. What is transparency?

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  19. What is 'Triratna' as per Jainism?

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  20. Discuss ideas of Plato from teleological stand point.

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  21. What do you mean by non-verbal communication?

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  22. Discuss thoughts of Swami Dayanand Saraswati about Western Education.

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  23. Why Swami Vivekanand is known for?

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  24. What are the methods of removing prejudice?

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  25. What is the contribution of Dr. Radhakrishnan in the history of Philosophy?

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  26. Clarify the concept of Emotional Intelligence.

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  27. What is the ideal role of ruler according to 'Ramcharit Manas'?

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  28. How aptitude is different from interest and intelligence?

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  29. What is the importance of non-violence?

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  30. Describe the elements involved in the process of communication.

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  31. Is behaviour always a reflection of one's attitude? Explain with a relevant example.

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  32. Elaborate the significance and basic provisions of Whistleblower Protection Bill, 2015.

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  33. What is the contribution of Raja Rammohan Roy to the Society?

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  34. What are the basic attributes of ethical leadership in Administration?

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  35. Why is having tolerance and compassion towards the weaker section important for a Civil Servant?

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  36. 'Rule of Law' is an essential component of good Governance. Explain.

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  37. What is the contribution of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar in the history of free modern India?

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  38. What are the Central Civil Service (Conduct) Rule related to lending, borrowing and private trade?

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  39. Define corruption and its relation with value system. Enlist legal framework to fight against corruption in India.

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  40. [Case Study 1: In the behaviour of a government official, with humility, honesty and devotion to duty, with the ability to properly discharge his authority, cooperation and service sense, the richness of these characteristics makes him an officer as well as a superior citizen of the country. Polite…

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  41. [Case Study 2: The President of the Resident's Welfare Association has written to you in his letter, drawing attention to the situation of 'air pollution' in his colony. People living nearby are disturbed by the smell of the garbage house built on the main entrance of the colony. Indiscriminate…

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  42. What is needed to behave courteously?

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  43. What should be the behaviour and duty of a government official towards the country and society?

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  44. [Case Study 3: The 21st century world economy is knowledge-based economy. Information technology is a driving force, therefore it is necessary to be familiar with the informational infrastructure of manpower just like the transport system, cars, rail, roads and highways. Information technology data…

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  45. What is the meaning of ubiquity? Explain.

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