MPPSC Mains 2022 – General Studies IV: Solved Question Paper

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

  1. Elucidate bureaucratic corruption.

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  2. Are stereotypes always negative? Clarify.

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  3. Who gets the credit for developing and expanding the concept of Development Administration?

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  4. What is meant by delegation?

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  5. What are the determining factors of control?

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  6. What are the interrelationships between authority and responsibility? Explain.

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  7. What are the basic concerns of public administration as a field of study?

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  8. Explain the goals of the New Public Administration.

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  9. Explain the role of Public Administration in the developing countries.

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  10. Why is 'sense-perception' not a knowledge, according to Plato?

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  11. Present an example of change in Attitude by Classical Conditioning.

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  12. What is ethics?

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  13. What is transparency in governance?

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  14. What is organisational integrity?

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  15. What is ethical infrastructure?

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  16. What are the three fundamental principles of public accountability?

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  17. What is the definition of 'corruption' given by Transparency International?

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  18. What are the three main areas of operation of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)?

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  19. What do you mean by 'Whistleblowing'?

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  20. What is nepotism?

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  21. What is the biggest contribution of Charvaka Philosophy to Indian Philosophy?

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  22. Write a short note on Elucidate bureaucratic corruption in 10 words.

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  23. According to Rabindranath Tagore, which type of relation is there between man and nature?

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  24. What is Triratna in Jain philosophy? What is its importance?

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  25. Why is Savitribai Phule special as a social reformer?

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  26. What is persuasive communication?

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  27. What is the basic difference between Prejudice and Discrimination?

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  28. How does an attitude work as an ego-defensive mechanism for a person?

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  29. What are the characteristics of emotionally intelligent person?

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  30. According to Aristotle, what is the importance of virtues in human life?

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  31. How has Gautam Buddha propounded the theory of 'Madhyam Marg' with momentariness?

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  32. Describe Integrity in Civil Services.

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  33. Write a short note on Are stereotypes always negative? Clarify in 50 words.

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  34. Throw light on the Nolan Committee's principles of public life.

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  35. What are the essential elements of the framework of ethical behaviour?

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  36. According to Alatas, what are the seven types of corruption?

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  37. Write a brief note on the Central Vigilance Commission.

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  38. Throw light upon Swami Vivekananda's famous Chicago address and its significance in present time.

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  39. Describe the concept of Individual Difference and throw light on Nature-Nurture controversy.

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  40. Comment on the code of conduct for Civil Servants in India.

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  41. Is it possible to have a corruption free India? Discuss.

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  42. In the context of accountability, new public management approach is different from traditional approach. Discuss.

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  43. Discuss the mutual relationship between ethics and values.

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  44. "For tackling corruption, morality and administration are complementary to each other." Do you agree with this statement?

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  45. How do morality and values affect the working of administration?

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  46. Which moral dilemmas have been faced by the Government related to Farm Bill, 2020?

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