MPPSC Mains 2023 – General Studies IV: Solved Question Paper

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

  1. Why are emotional skills important?

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  2. What are the main steps for a successful disaster management?

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  3. What is the main difference between old administration and new administration?

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  4. Write a short note on Define 'Span of Control' in 20 words.

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  5. What are the limits of authority?

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  6. Differentiate between the features of classical and modern approaches of organisation.

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  7. Explain briefly the integral view of Public Administration.

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  8. Explain the Human Relation theory of organisation.

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  9. Discuss the contemporary trends and issues in Public Administration.

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  10. What is the objective of Defence Research and Development Organisation?

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  11. Point out the four causes according to Aristotle.

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  12. Who gave the Balance theory and what does this theory study?

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  13. Which Administrative Reforms Commission stressed upon the ethics in governance?

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  14. What are the two key elements of Good Governance indicated by World Bank?

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  15. How many ways of corruption have been mentioned in Kautilya's administration?

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  16. Central Vigilance Commission was established on the recommendation of which committee?

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  17. Who first suggested the establishment of Lokpal?

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  18. In which year was the United Nations Convention against corruption adopted?

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  19. On whose recommendation does the President appoint the Central Vigilance Commissioner?

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  20. On 23rd March, 2019, who was appointed as the first Lokpal of India?

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  21. Who said that, 'Integrity is much more than financial honesty'?

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  22. What is the Carvaka view point of atman?

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  23. Write any two tools of securing moral conduct.

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  24. What is the difference between Kabir's and Tulasidas' Ram?

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  25. What is Dayananda Saraswati's idea about the Vedas?

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  26. Write the names of five great vows according to Mahavira.

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  27. Write the concept of emotional intelligence.

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  28. Write the meaning of the word 'Integrity'.

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  29. What does 'power in attitude' indicate?

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  30. What is heuristic processing in persuasive communication?

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  31. What is the difference between intuition and intellect according to S. Radhakrishnan?

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  32. Discuss the concept of form and matter according to Aristotle.

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  33. How can we reduce prejudices? Write some important ways.

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  34. Write suggestions to improve integrity and impartiality in Civil Services.

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  35. What are the basic implications of the concept of Accountability in Public Administration?

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  36. What do you understand by 'Social Accountability' of Public Administration?

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  37. Explain any five forms of corruption identified by Central Vigilance Commission.

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  38. Analyse the definitional complexity of corruption.

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  39. Explain Anekantavada in Jain Philosophy.

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  40. Describe the main causes of decline of integrity in Civil Services.

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  41. What role does 'code of conduct for civil servants' play in securing discipline and control over civil servants in India? Discuss.

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  42. Evaluate the powers and limitations of Lokpal in India.

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  43. Write a short note on Why are emotional skills important? in 100 words.

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  44. How do emotions shape people's life outcomes?

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  45. Mention the major components of emotional intelligence.

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  46. Suggest measures to enhance emotional intelligence.

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  47. How are emotional skills useful for administrative jobs?

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  48. Why is COVID-19 pandemic very harmful?

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  49. What psychological outcomes were faced by people during COVID-19 pandemic?

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  50. What are the social and economical impacts of COVID pandemic?

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  51. What are the possible causes behind hesitancy in vaccination?

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  52. Suggest measures to motivate people to get vaccinated.

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  53. Define 'Span of Control'.

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