MPPSC Mains 2020

(1.1) Kotdeeji

(1.2) Shrotsutra

(1.3) Amitraghat

(1.4) Debal

(1.5) Deevan-E-Insha

(1.6) Tarabai

(1.7) Ahom Rebellion

(1.8) Mopala Rebellion

(1.9) Lala Hardayal

(1.10) Bheel Rebellion

(1.11) Gyaraspur

(1.12) Kun Raghunath Shah

(1.13) Malhar Rao Holkar

(1.14) Bundela Rebellion

(1.15) Abanti Bai

(2.1) What is Balathal Culture? Describe its main features.

(2.2) Write an essay on the Ancient Indian Scientific Literature.

(2.3) Evaluate Akbar's religious policy.

(2.4) Write the causes of decline of traditional cottage industries in India.

(2.5) Give a brief description of 'India rise as a Republic'.

(2.6) Describe the reorganization of Madhya Pradesh.

(1.1) What do you understand by 'Objectives Resolution'?

(1.2) Point out three salient features of Fundamental Rights in Indian Constitution.

(1.3) Define Judicial Review.

(1.4) Explain the role of Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

(1.5) State the main functions of Administrative Tribunal as described in the 1985 Act.

(1.6) What do you mean by linguistic minority?

(1.7) When and why was the Balwantrai Mehta Committee formed?

(1.8) What is the purpose of the Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005?

(1.9) Explain the doctrine of 'Popular Sovereignty' with reference to Public Administration.

(1.10) What are the main organs of a State according to Kautilya?

(1.11) What is the meaning of 'True Freedom' according to Tagore?

(1.12) Which are the five pillars of democracy as described by Jaiprakash Narayan?

(1.13) What are the 'three Es' of New Public Management?

(1.14) Point out the types of authorities described by Max Weber.

(1.15) What is the idea of 'Unity of Command'?

(2.1) Write down the steps taken to bring social and economic changes through Constitutional Amendments.

(2.2) Define the term 'State autonomy' and state the reasons for the rise of its demand in India.

(2.3) Write a short note on the guiding principles of NITI Aayog.

(2.4) Write a brief description of the duties and functions of the Election Commission of India.

(2.5) Elucidate briefly the composition and powers of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes.

(2.6) Press is considered as the Fourth Pillar of Democracy. Discuss.

(2.7) Explain the concept of the 'Four Pillar State' expressed by Ram Manohar Lohia.

(2.8) Explain the Trusteeship theory of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.

(2.9) Discuss the concept of delegation and its benefits.

(2.10) Authority and responsibility go hand in hand. Comment.

(3.1) What is Financial Inclusion? What are its objectives? In this context, discuss the role of Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY). OR What is unemployment? What are the main causes of unemployment in India? Give a brief description about ‘Make in India’ and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’.

(3.2) What do you understand by food grains? How can food grains double the income of farmers in Madhya Pradesh? Mention the efforts made by the State Government for reforms in the agricultural marketing system in Madhya Pradesh.

(26) Explain the term sustainable development.

(27) What is nuclear energy?

(28) On what basis is the outer core of the earth assumed to be liquid?

(29) What is an 'Arkose'?

(30) What is an 'Ore'?

(1) Describe the phenomenon of Looming.

(2) Explain the concept of anti-sound.

(3) Define nuclear fission. Why does fission release a large amount of energy?

(4) Define Hund's rule of maximum multiplicity and state the minimum number of electrons required for pairing in p, d and f orbitals.

(5) Comment on AIDS briefly.

(6) Comment on different stages of mitosis cell division.

(7) Explain about the first generation of computers.

(8) What is social media and its importance? Give any two suitable examples.

(9) A book was sold for ₹27.50 with a profit of 10%. If it were sold for ₹25.75, what would have been the percentage of profit or loss?

(10) A bag contains 50p, 25p and 10p coins in the ratio 5 : 9 : 4 amounting to ₹206. Find the number of coins of each type.

(11) Define communicable diseases and comment on types of immunity.

(12) Write short notes on Rashtriya Bal Svasthya Karyakram (RBSK) and its aims and objectives.

(13) What do you understand by soft and hard artificial intelligence while using AI?

(14) Describe briefly the work responsibilities of National Remote Sensing Centre, Hyderabad.

(15) What is the principle of working of a solar cell?

(16) Differentiate between conventional and non-conventional sources of energy.

(17) Describe in brief photochemical smog.

(18) Write briefly about ecosystem services and their valuation.

(19) What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

(20) Define the term "mineral".

(1) Compare in detail the properties of ferromagnetic, paramagnetic and diamagnetic materials.

(2) What is VSEPR theory? Discuss the shapes of CH₄, NH₃ and H₂O molecules on the basis of this theory.

(3) What is the immune system? Give its components and describe innate immunity in detail.

(4) Explain the uses and applications of Microsoft Office software.

(5) The ages of 50 women who committed suicide are given below. Find out the average age of the women from it.

(6) Give short comments on Ayush, AIDS and Covid-19.

(7) Analyze the social dimensions of India Space Programmes.

(8) Discuss key socio-political factors influencing the National Energy Policy.

(9) Describe in detail the major threats to biodiversity loss.

(10) Describe the factors affecting soil formation.

(a) What are ‘Ananta Chatusatayas’ as per Jainism?

(b) What are 'Tripitakas' in Buddhism?

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

(d) Explain ‘Virtue is Knowledge’ according to Socrates.

(e) Describe Advaita Vedanta.

(f) Who had proposed the concept of balance?

(g) What do you mean by stereotypes?

(h) Describe the characteristics of helping behaviour.

(i) What are the basic abilities of a Civil Servant?

(j) What do you mean by individual differences?

(k) Why is the ethical element required in governance?

(l) What are the attributes of integrity?

(m) What is the objective of accountability?

(n) How can higher values in governance be achieved?

(o) What are the moral dilemmas of public personnel?

(p) Which Indian book refers to the various forms of corruption and who is its writer?

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

(r) Who is known as the ‘Watch dog’ in India?

(s) Who first proposed setting up Lokpal at the central level in India?

(t) What does Article 311 of the Indian Constitution say?

(a) Discuss Aristotle's theory of form and matter.

(b) Describe the eightfold path of Buddha.

(c) Differentiate between prejudice and discrimination.

(d) Discuss the various types of aptitude tests. Explain the benefits of aptitude measurement.

(e) What is the need of integrity?

(f) What are the outcomes of transparency?

(g) What are the effects of corruption?

(h) How can transparency be maintained in Public Service?

(3.1) Discuss “World-appearance” according to Acharya Shankara.

(3.2) How are attitudes formed? Explain Heider’s and Festinger’s theories of attitude change.

(3.3) Write down the key features of Good Governance.

(3.4) How is Lokpal appointed and what are the scope and functions of Lokpal?

(4.1 (Case Study)) You are a female activist associated with the awareness campaign “How women survive domestic violence” run by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India. Gender violence is a very sensitive issue in society. According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-4) Report released by the Union Health Ministry, every third woman above the age of 15 years has faced domestic violence of various forms in the country. According to the Survey, 27 % of women in India have experienced physical violence since the age of 15 years. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 clearly defines domestic violence, which includes all forms of physical, emotional, verbal, sexual and economic violence. Illiteracy is the main reason for acceptance of domestic violence. Poverty, inequality, violence and illiteracy increase the graph of female violence in India. During the COVID-19 crisis, incidents of domestic violence increased very rapidly. Under this awareness campaign, how will you make women aware of the Domestic Violence Elimination Act, 2005 and what will be your priority?

(4.1(1)) Explain domestic violence against women.

(4.1(2)) Explain the relation of violence against women with education.

(4.1(3)) Suggest solutions for violence against women in the society.

(4.1(4)) What is the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005?

(4.1(5)) Why did the graph of violence against women increase during the lockdown?

(4.2 (Case Study)) An NGO has hired you as a social worker to explain the legal process of adopting a child. You have to explain the entire legal process of adoption. This adoption and decision-making process is long and complicated, and prospective parents may face legal hurdles. In India, the Juvenile Justice Board can adopt a child who is committed to the Court. The procedure for adoption under the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 (GAWA) and through the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) is the primary statutory mechanism for adoption in the country. The process, which covers both inter-country and in-country adoptions, involves: (i) online registration on the CARA portal with details of adoption preference and identity documents; (ii) a home-study to verify the prospective parents; (iii) matching of a suitable child with the parents, prioritising an environment conducive to the child’s development; and (iv) completion of the entire Court procedure after which the child is handed over to the adoptive parents.

(4.2(1)) What are the eligibility criteria for adoption of a child in India?

(4.2(2)) What are the major steps in the legal process of child adoption?

(4.2(3)) Which children can be adopted under the law of India?

(4.2(4)) Who can adopt a child under Indian Law?

(4.2(5)) The process of child adoption in India is very complicated. Explain.

(1) Write the technical term in English for ‘अभिरक्षा’.

(2) Write the technical term in Hindi for ‘Statement’.

(3) What is the meaning of the saying ‘आया तीतर-आया बटेर’?

(4) Write the antonym of ‘कृत्रिम’.

(5) In the sentence ‘निस्संदेह तार पड़ हैं।’ give one-word substitution for the under-lined words.

(6) Give the feminine form of ‘वर्ष’.

(7) Write any three synonyms of ‘अनुग्रह’.

(8) Write ‘Endorsement’ in Hindi.

(9) Write the technical term in English for ‘विषम’.

(10) Write the technical term in Hindi for ‘Impost’.

(i) According to the author, what is actually reflected in literature / in contemporary society?

(ii) Why do the interpretations and evaluations become narrowed / Through what conflict is the new Indian society passing?

(iii) In what sense does literature influence direction and progress / Why is the author searching for humane relations?

(iv) Whose emotional motivation leads to the creation of literature / Why does the author want to change the form of industries?

(v) What approaches towards literature are implied in the passage / What changes are necessary for new-society building according to the author?

(a) “प्रतिभा-श्रम और अभ्यास के त्रय में नैकत्र बहती है। प्रतिभा और श्रम तथा अभ्यास का सम्बन्ध प्रतिभा-बुद्धि है – कला-विज्ञान का कारण – फूलों का रूपान्तरण – आदि कहना है।”

(b) “नर और नारी जन्मते हैं और मरते हैं, किन्तु राष्ट्र सदा अमर रहता है।”

(a) Passage dealing with Indian industry’s capacity to face challenges from foreign industries, the government’s role in establishing new sectors, protection to indigenous industries, progress in electronics and biotechnology, and their impact on national development.

(b) Passage emphasising social sensitivity and beauty, the need to remember that love and noble thoughts generate virtue, reference to Gandhian ideals, moral values transcending distinctions of big or small religions, and the common basis of truth, love, equality and morality in all faiths.

(a) Assume yourself to be Ashok Singh, Deputy Publisher (Hindi), Head Office, Bhopal. Having learnt through the Home Department that Shri Rajesh Sharma, Raj-bhasha Officer at the Indore Regional Office of the General Insurance Corporation of India, has been awarded a D.Litt. degree, write him a letter of congratulations.

(b) Assume yourself to be a Government of India official (Director, Raj-bhasha). Write a demi-official letter to the Administrative Officer, Indian Bureau Office, Bhopal, pointing out that the Hindi draft he has sent for translation is not suitable for formal use.

(a) Public anger is rising over the demolition of illegal constructions. To address the issue, the Rural Development Ministry has constituted a five-member committee. Draft the committee’s report.

(b) In compliance with a confidential order addressed to Shri Gopesh Kumar, Raj-bhasha Officer, Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi, the Secretary of the Culture Department has carried out an enquiry to obtain the required information. Write the fact-finding report of this enquiry.