MPPSC Mains 2020 – General Studies IV: Solved Question Paper

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

  1. Differentiate between prejudice and discrimination.

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  2. Provide main examples of technological disasters.

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  3. What is the meaning of 'True Freedom' according to Tagore ?

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  4. What are the 'three Es' of New Public Management ?

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  5. Point out the types of authorities described by Max Weber.

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  6. What is the idea of 'Unity of Command' ?

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  7. Explain the doctrine of 'Popular Sovereignty' with reference to Public Administration.

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  8. Authority and responsibility go hand in hand. Comment.

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  9. Discuss the concept of delegation and its benefits.

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  10. Discuss the significant stages in the evolution of Public Administration as discipline.

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  11. Differentiate between Permanent Executives and Political Executives with suitable examples.

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  12. What are 'Ananta Chatustayas' as per Jainism ?

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  13. What do you mean by individual differences ?

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  14. Why ethical element is required in governance ?

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  15. What are the attributes of integrity ?

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  16. What is the objective of accountability ?

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  17. How the higher values in governance can be achieved ?

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  18. What is moral dilemmas of public personnel ?

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  19. Which Indian book refers to the various forms of corruption and who is the writer of the book ?

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  20. Write down three main divisions of Central Bureau of Investigation (C.B.I.).

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  21. Who is known as 'Watch dog' in India ?

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  22. Who had proposed to set up Lokpal at central level for the first time in India ?

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  23. What are 'Tripitakas' in Buddhism ?

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  24. What does Article 311 of Indian Constitution say ?

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  25. Describe the importance of Teacher (Guru-Mahima) according to Kabir.

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  26. Explain 'Virtue is Knowledge' according to Socrates.

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  27. Describe Advaita Vedanta.

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  28. Who had proposed the concept of balance ?

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  29. What do you mean by stereotypes ?

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  30. Describe the characteristics of helping behaviour.

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  31. What are the basic abilities of Civil Servant ?

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  32. Discuss Aristotle's theory of form and matter.

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  33. Describe eightfold path of Buddha.

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  34. Write a short note on Differentiate between prejudice and discrimination in 50 words.

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  35. Discuss various types of aptitude test. Explain the benefits of aptitude measurement.

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  36. What is the need of integrity ?

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  37. What are the outcomes of transparency ?

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  38. What are the effects of corruption ?

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  39. How the transparency can be maintained in Public Service ?

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  40. Discuss 'World-appearance' according to Acharya Shankara.

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  41. How are attitudes formed ? Explain Heider's and Festinger's theories of attitude change.

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  42. Write down the key features of Good Governance.

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  43. How Lokpal is appointed and what are the scope of functions of Lokpal ?

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