MPPSC Mains 2024 – General Studies IV: Solved Question Paper

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

  1. Who are whistleblowers?

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  2. Define values.

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  3. Define 'Perception' according to Chārvāka.

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  4. Define foot-in-the-door technique.

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  5. Define the symptoms of depression.

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  6. Define entrepreneurship.

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  7. Define personality.

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  8. Define creativity in entrepreneurship.

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  9. State the five elements of Parārthānumāna in Indian tradition.

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  10. What are the ways of reducing prejudice?

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  11. Differentiate between aptitude and intelligence test.

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  12. What is the basic purpose of emotional intelligence?

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  13. What do you mean by Ethics?

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  14. Write a short note on Who are whistleblowers? in 20 words.

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  15. Write a short note on Define values in 20 words.

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  16. What is work ethics?

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  17. Write a short note on Define 'Perception' according to Chārvāka in 20 words.

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  18. Write the names of 'Eight-Fold-Path' in Buddhist Philosophy.

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  19. Write the kinds of Mukti according to Achārya Shankara.

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  20. What are the names of virtues, according to Plato?

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  21. What is the definition of 'Character'?

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  22. What is 'Swadharma' in the Gita?

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  23. What is the concept of Nation?

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  24. Write a short note on Define foot-in-the-door technique in 20 words.

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  25. Give an introduction of activities done by Savitribai Phule for the women empowerment.

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  26. Write the concept of 'Sarvabhaumadharma' according to Swami Vivekananda.

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  27. 'National interest is inherent in its Security.' Explain this statement.

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  28. Write the concept of Non-Violence according to Gandhiji.

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  29. Is there any relationship between IQ and emotional intelligence?. Explain.

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  30. Write a short note on Define the symptoms of depression in 60 words.

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  31. Explain the moral dilemma of civil servants in Administration.

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  32. Evaluate Abraham A. Maslow's Human Need Theory.

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  33. 'Virtue is knowledge.' Discuss, according to Socrates.

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  34. Explain the social philosophy of Swami Dayananda Saraswati.

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  35. What is power? What are its different factors?

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  36. How far is Gita's Karma theory relevant in administration?

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  37. What are the factors on which attitude change depends?

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  38. Write in details the principles of Behaviour therapy.

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  39. What do you mean by motivation? Explain the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivations.

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  40. Evaluate the provisions of UN Convention against corruption.

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  41. What is done through Psychotherapy?

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  42. Should Joginder dissociate himself from those cases filed by his advocate friends?

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  43. What is the purpose of Psychotherapy?

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  44. Should he get himself transferred due to clash of interest?

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  45. What does Psychotherapy focus on?

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  46. Should he hear the case and remain being honest?

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  47. How much time does Psychotherapy treatment usually take?

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  48. Should he take the side of his friends?

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  49. Are Psychotherapy and Counselling alternative to each other?

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  50. Should he give judgement on the basis of merit?

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  51. What is the difference between Psychotherapy and Counselling?

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  52. Should Joginder cooperate with his friends?

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  53. Write a short note on Define entrepreneurship in 20 words.

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  54. What do you understand by Stress?

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  55. What is meant by Negotiation?

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  56. Write the primary cause of the droughts.

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  57. Write a short note on Define personality in 20 words.

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  58. Write the meaning of success.

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  59. Write human values and its importance.

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  60. What is food adulteration?

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  61. Write a short note on Define creativity in entrepreneurship in 20 words.

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  62. Explain the interpersonal managerial skills.

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  63. Why was 'Make in India' program initiated?

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  64. Write the meaning of Bin Card.

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  65. What is meant by Functional Planning?

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  66. What do you mean by Vertical Conflict?

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  67. What is meant by Brand?

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  68. Write the meaning of Human Resource Management.

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  69. Explain the Gordon method under problem inventory analysis technique of idea generation.

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  70. Explain Intellectual Property Rights.

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  71. What are the steps involved in the purchase procedure?

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  72. How is cooperation different from coordination?

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  73. Explain the competency based job analysis.

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  74. Explain how the poverty and risk to disasters are linked.

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  75. What challenges are faced while implementing Government schemes and how can review and monitoring system address these issues to ensure successful program execution?

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  76. Why is civic sense crucial for a society and how can the lack of it's negatively impact public spaces and social behaviour in India?

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  77. Mention the reasons for slow development of entrepreneurship in India after independence.

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  78. What are the major challenges/problems related to women entrepreneurs in India?

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  79. Explain the difference between management and administration.

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  80. Describe the meaning, advantages and disadvantages of functional organisation structure.

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  81. Explain the scope of financial administration.

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  82. How does an institution derive competitive advantage from training and development? Explain.

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  83. What are the key factors that influence personality development and how do these factors vary in their impact on individuals?

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  84. How can individuals overcome the fear of failure?

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  85. What is Brand? Clarify.

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  86. If the question paper has been leaked, then what are its reasons?

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  87. Describe the characteristics of a good brand.

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  88. Can the question paper leak information, which is being circulated in social media, be trustworthy?

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  89. Explain the Brand Value.

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  90. Has the question paper been leaked or not? What action is to be taken?

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  91. Explain the difference between Brand Name and Brand Symbol.

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  92. For these incidents not to be repeated/recurred in the future, what important suggestions can be proposed?

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  93. How does a brand become a trade mark?

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  94. Should the started examination be stopped in between?

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  95. The name selected by a firm for the brand should be durable i.e. evergreen. Explain.

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  96. If the question paper has been leaked, then how and on which ground may the decision of postponement of examination be revised?

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