MPPSC Mains 2021 – General Studies IV: Solved Question Paper

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

  1. Who are the Whistle Blowers?

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  2. Define the Aptitude.

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  3. Define the Orthodox.

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  4. Define the Empathy.

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  5. Write names of any three branches of Public Administration as a discipline.

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  6. Name any two factors affecting the span of control.

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  7. Write any two advantages of delegation.

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  8. How is New Public Administration different from New Public Management ?

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  9. What is bounded rationality ? What role does it play in decision making ?

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  10. Explain the significance of Public Administration. Is Public Administration art or science ? Answer with suitable arguments.

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  11. Explaining the characteristics of development administration, discuss the problems of development administration in India.

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  12. Explain Buddhist theory of 'Idam Pratyayata'.

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  13. Write the definition of Emotional Intelligence proposed by Mayer & Salovey.

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  14. What is required for Ethical Governance to work?

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  15. How are Ethics and Integrity associated with each other?

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  16. What is Ethical Reasoning?

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  17. What do you mean by Moral Dilemma?

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  18. What is the origin of the word "Conscience"?

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  19. Where is the old mention of Corruption?

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  20. In which decade corruption is supposed to have increased to the maximum?

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  21. Write a short note on Who are the Whistle Blowers? in 10 words.

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  22. What may be the main cause of Corruption?

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  23. According to Plato, which 'idea' co-ordinates all the ideas?

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  24. Is economic offense considered as Corruption?

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  25. Which Greek Philosopher finds the 'Knowledge' as the prime base of morality?

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  26. 'He is One and Onkar formed, Adi Purush and Akal' — who thinks so?

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  27. Point out the three components of evolution process of Sri Aurobindo.

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  28. Write the definition of Attitude.

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  29. Write a short note on Define the Aptitude in 10 words.

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  30. Write a short note on Define the Orthodox in 10 words.

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  31. Write a short note on Define the Empathy in 10 words.

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  32. Discuss the purport of 'Socialism' according to Swami Vivekananda.

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  33. Discuss the 'Golden Mean' principle of Aristotle.

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  34. Write about the importance of Impartiality in Civil Services.

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  35. Write the meaning of Emotional Intelligence and characteristics of an Emotionally Intelligent Person.

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  36. What is the importance of Transparency in Administration? Explain.

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  37. What is the meaning of "Government" in All India Service (Conduct) Rules, 1968?

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  38. How can the Corruption be classified?

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  39. Introduce United Nations convention on Corruption.

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  40. Discuss Sankaracharya's view of theory of Vivartavada.

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  41. Describe the meaning and effecting causes of Individual differences.

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  42. How can effective ethical standards in Government and the Civil Services be implemented? Discuss in detail.

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  43. Describe the Preamble of United Nations convention on Corruption.

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  44. In his quest of enlightenment, Buddha discovered and taught the four Noble Truths. However, they were taught as a religion by Buddhists. Explain whether Buddhism is a Philosophy or a religion in this aspect.

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  45. Describe how you can use Buddhist principles in Governance.

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  46. What does Buddhism define as Karma?

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  47. The "Path to Liberation is through the Discipline of Mind", how did Buddha came to understand and use it?

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  48. Which is known as Middle-Path in Buddhism?

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  49. Emotions are complex things. How did Mary feel so furious and afraid?

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  50. How do the emotional experiences' Physical and Mental components interact with each other?

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  51. What feelings would you have had if you had been in Tom and Mary's position? Mention your feelings.

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  52. How does the Parasympathetic nervous system helps the body to relax?

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  53. Describe, how do two distinct people behave differently in the same condition with reference to the case study.

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