MPPSC Mains 2021

39 Questions · 2021 Mains-V, 2021 Mains-VI, GS-I, GS-II, GS-III, GS-IV

2021 Mains-V (9)2021 Mains-VI (3)GS-I (4)GS-II (3)GS-III (18)GS-IV (2)

2021 Mains-V(9 questions)

Q. 0

MPPSC Mains 2021·2021 Mains-V

Explain briefly the four elements of the figure of speech ‘Upamā Alaṅkār’.

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Q. 175 marks25 words~25 min

MPPSC Mains 2021·2021 Mains-V

This question contains 25 very-short-answer questions. Answer each in not more than 20-25 words. All are compulsory. Every sub-question carries 03 marks. (25×03 = 75)

(1.1) Write the types of Anusvār and Antaḥstha consonants.

(1.2) Explain the difference between ‘Śabda-alankar’ and ‘Artha-alankar’.

(1.3) Differentiate between Karmadhāraya and Bahuvrīhi compounds.

(1.4) Describe the difference between Sandhi and Samāsa.

(1.5) How many kinds of vowel-sandhi are there? State their names.

(1.6) Explain the ‘Samanya Tatpuruṣa’ compound with an example.

(1.7) For the following Hindi words, write those forms which are identical to Sanskrit – आम्रक, मृत्तिका, ईंट, करतल, कोठी, खाँसी, गेहुँ, गौना, छकड़ा, जठा, दियासलाई, बैल, भानजा, सारस, हल्दी ।

(1.8) Write the antonyms of the following words – असभ्य, अनुनासिक, अभियुक्त, आई, उन्मत्त, नत्र, कृश, गौरव, नवरस, निर्बन्ध, न्यायालय, भेड़ा, प्रतीक, छल, घूर्ण ।

(1.9) Write synonyms for the following words – अन्वय, अक्षर, अन्वेषण, आभूषण, इन्द्रियज, उत्खनन, और, कस्तूरी, टिड्डी, गणमान्य, तस्कर, परायण, मण्डल, प्रासाद, सैनानी ।

(1.10) What is the difference between Ardha-virām and Anta-virām?

(1.11) In which situations are quotation marks (Avtaraṇ Chihn) used?

(1.12) State the characteristics of words belonging to ‘Prayojan-pramukh’ (functional) language.

(1.13) What should be done for ‘Drishyāṅkan’ (visual presentation)?

(1.14) What are the main essentials of abridgement/ summarisation (Saṅkṣepīkaraṇ)?

(1.15) Explain Dīrgha Sandhi with suitable examples.

(1.16) Clarify the basis of ‘one word for many words’.

(1.17) Why is the Visarga-lopa-lakṣaṇa mark used? Give examples.

(1.18) While adopting standard vocabulary in simplified form, explain issues related to standardisation of Hindi.

(1.19) Is disciplined word-usage based on rules of Sandhi and Samāsa possible in place of attractive topics? If yes, explain with three examples each related to Sandhi and Samāsa.

(1.20) What is meant by a proverb (Lokokti)? Why is it needed? Write one proverb.

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Q. 210 marks~3 min

MPPSC Mains 2021·2021 Mains-V

This question relates to figures of speech (Alaṅkār).

(a) Śabda-Alaṅkār (sound figures) – answer the following: (1) Which alaṅkār is found in “कहे कवि बेनी चेनि व्यास की सुहाइ लीन”? (2) In the line “युगति महिपति मंदिर आये” which alaṅkār is present? (3) Write the alaṅkār in “को घटि ये भृभमाणु ते हलधर के वीर”. (4) Fill in the blank – Repetition of letters that sound similar but differ in meaning is called ______ alaṅkār. (5) In the couplet “धरर धरर रक्त झरर, भावन नींद न भोर / सुदरन को ढूँढ़त फिरत कवि, व्यक्तिरिति, चोर” does it contain ‘Samasṛddha Śleṣa’ or ‘Amasṛddha Śleṣa’?

(b) Artha-Alaṅkār (sense figures): (1) In Upamā alaṅkār, the object that is compared is called ‘prastut’ or ‘upamān’? (2) When all four elements of an upamā are present, what type of upamā is it called? (3) In “नील घन घटवाली, शरद दान मधु नीर/ मन्द-मन्द आवत चली कुञ्जरू कुञ्जन समीरे” which kind of rūpak is it? (4) In “अगन चन्द समान उज्वल, यदु मनु हँसी यदु जोर छटा है”, the word ‘यदु’ denotes which alaṅkār? (5) In “मोहत औधे पीत पट स्वाम सताने गाव/ मनी नीलमणि शैल पर आतप पृष्ठ प्रभाव” which alaṅkār will be there?

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Q. 335 marks~12 min

MPPSC Mains 2021·2021 Mains-V

Translate the given sentences between Hindi and English.

(a) Translate the following Hindi sentences into English (5×4 = 20 marks): (1) कृपया अत्यन्त ज़रूरी समझें। (2) आजकल भारत एक शक्तिशाली देश माना जाता है। (3) यथा-संशोधित। (4) सत्ता क्या न करती। (5) प्रतिनियुक्ति के लिये एक आदेश जारी करें।

(b) Translate the following English sentences into Hindi (5×3 = 15 marks): (1) For consideration. (2) In this connection I have to state: … (3) “Man made the town and God made village.” is a well-known phrase. (4) It is impossible to please everybody. (5) No further action is necessary.

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Q. 420 marks~7 min

MPPSC Mains 2021·2021 Mains-V

This question is related to Hindi grammar (Sandhi, Samās, punctuation etc.). All parts are compulsory; each carries 2 marks (10×02 = 20).

(a) Which type of samās (compound) is there in the word “छात्रों”?

(b) Write the name of the samās in “लोकपुरुष”.

(d) Give the Sandhi-viccheda of “पृथ्वी”.

(e) What will be the sandhi of “अनु + अग्र”?

(f) Fill in the blank – In this proverb the mark (:) is called ______.

(g) Which type of samās is found in “व्याधिग्रस्त”?

(h) The dot (.) used in abbreviations like “पी.यू.डी.” or “एम.ए.” is called ______.

(i) Edit/correct the sentence: “उसके निकाले जाने का मुख्य कारण अनुशासनहीनता थी”.

(j) Mark the correct spelling with (✓): (a) भविष्यवत्ता (b) भविष्यवक्ता.

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Q. 520 marks~7 min

MPPSC Mains 2021·2021 Mains-V

Answer any 10 questions related to elementary grammar and vocabulary (10×02 = 20).

(a) Write the English technical equivalent of “भारतवर्ष”.

(b) Give the Hindi technical equivalent of “Domicile”.

(d) Give the antonym of “असुरक्षा”.

(e) Give one word for the phrase “जिस पर आक्रमण न किया गया हो”.

(f) Write the Tatsam (Sanskrit) form of “दादूर”.

(g) Write any two synonyms of the word “अविश्रान्त”.

(h) Write the correct form of the word “वाङ्मय”.

(i) Write the meaning of the idiom “अंग लगना”.

(j) Give the Hindi technical equivalent of “Pension”.

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Q. 620 marks~7 min

MPPSC Mains 2021·2021 Mains-V

Answer the following questions on the basis of ANY ONE of the prose passages given below. The candidate must clearly mention / underline the passage chosen. (05×04 = 20) (a) Passage: “Even if you go far away, I shall bring freedom to you.” This proclamation belonged to that lion-hearted leader of the Indian National Army. These were the days of the Second World War. One British defeat followed another. The Japanese army was advancing rapidly. It captured Singapore and marched towards the prisoner-of-war camp there. While retreating, many British officers left a large number of Indian soldiers behind. Those men fell into the hands of the Japanese army and were kept in prison camps. Rashbehari Bose was trying to bring these Indian soldiers together and organise them one by one. At that very time Subhash Bose arrived in Rangoon. Inspired by his struggle for freedom, both Burma and Japan came forward with every kind of help. He addressed the soldiers and ordered them to wage a joint war with the Japanese army to throw the British out of India. His arrival infused new life into those soldiers. They were filled with admiration for him and for various other leaders. They were ready to fight unto death for the freedom of their country. The Indian National Army was formed and, together with the Japanese army, repeatedly fought to liberate India. Questions: (i) Which “Singh” has been referred to in this passage? (ii) What was the condition of the war between the British and Japanese forces at that time? (iii) When did Subhash Bose reach the place of this incident? (iv) Why was new life infused into the Indian soldiers? (v) For what purpose was the Indian National Army organised? OR (b) Passage: India today is emerging on the world stage as a great developing power. The country is not short of natural resources. The industriousness of Indians is unique. In the fields of knowledge-science and the latest technology too, India is in an excellent position. A solid foundation for development has been prepared through natural wealth and human resources, and therefore the hope that India will become a super-power is growing stronger. Inspiring great personalities are also offering their contributions to the nation. Because of this, along with political freedom we have gained self-respect and strength. Hence, in the future, India will surely become a ‘super-power’. Questions: (i) How has the foundation for India to become a super-power been prepared? (ii) What has India gained from inspiring great personalities? (iii) In which fields has India achieved the greatest progress? (iv) According to the author, what special quality do Indians possess? (v) Which viewpoint regarding India predominates in the above passage?

(a) Prose passage on the Indian National Army and the five questions that follow.

(b) Prose passage on India as an emerging super-power and the five questions that follow.

प्रश्न : 6. निम्नलिखित में से किसी एक गद्यांश के आधार पर नीचे लिखे प्रश्नों के उत्तर दीजिए। अभ्यर्थी जिस गद्यांश का उत्तर लिख रहे हैं, उसका स्पष्ट रूप अंकित / अंडरलाइन कर दें। (05×04 = 20) (अ) गद्यांश : “भूले तुम अपना देश जा रहे हो और मैं तुम्हें स्वतंत्रता लाकर दूँगा।” यह घोषणा उस सिंह की थी, जो भारतीय राष्ट्रीय सेना का नायक था। द्वितीय विश्व-युद्ध के वे दिन थे। ब्रिटिश सेना की एक के बाद दूसरी हार होती जा रही थी। जापानी सेना बड़ी तेजी से आगे बढ़ रही थी। उसने सिंगापुर जीत लिया और वहाँ के बंदी शिविर की ओर चल पड़ी। वापसी होते समय ब्रिटिश अधिकारियों ने कई भारतीय सैनिकों को अपने पीछे छोड़ दिया। वे सैनिक जापानी सेना के हाथों में पड़ गए और उन्हें शिविरों में बंद कर दिया गया। रासबिहारी बोस उन भारतीय सैनिकों को एक-एक कर संगठित करने का प्रयास कर रहे थे। ऐसे समय सुभाष बोस का रंगून पर आगमन हुआ। स्वतंत्रता की उनकी लड़ाई ने बर्मा और जापान सब प्रकार की सहायता देने को प्रस्तुत कर दी। उन्होंने उन सैनिकों को संबोधित किया और आदेश दिया कि वे भारत से अंग्रेजों को निकाल फेंकने के लिए जापानी सेना के साथ सहायक युद्ध करें। उनके आगमन से इन सैनिकों में नवजीवन का संचार हुआ। वे विभिन्न नेताओं के प्रति प्रशंसा-भाव से अभिभूत हो उठे। स्वयं अपने देश की स्वतंत्रता के लिए मृत्युपर्यंत लड़ने को प्रस्तुत हुए। भारतीय राष्ट्रीय सेना का गठन हुआ और उसने जापानी सेना के साथ मिलकर कई बार भारत को स्वतंत्र कराने के लिए युद्ध किया। प्रश्न : (i) इस अवतरण में जिस सिंह का संदर्भ आया है वह कौन है? (ii) उस समय ब्रिटिश और जापानी सेनाओं के युद्ध की क्या स्थिति थी? (iii) सुभाष बोस का इस घटनास्थल पर कब आगमन हुआ? (iv) भारतीय सैनिकों में नवजीवन का संचार किस कारण हुआ? (v) भारतीय राष्ट्रीय सेना का संगठन किस उद्देश्य से किया गया? अथवा (ब) गद्यांश : भारत याने: सखे! विश्व-मंच पर विकास की महाशक्ति बनकर उभर रहा है। भारत में प्राकृतिक संसाधनों का अभाव नहीं है। भारतीयों की श्रमशीलता भी अनूठी है। ज्ञान-विज्ञान और नवीनतम तकनीक के क्षेत्र में भी भारत बहुत आगे है। प्राकृतिक संपदा और मानव संसाधनों के द्वारा विकास का आधार तैयार हुआ है। इससे भारत के महाशक्ति बनने की आशा प्रबल होती जा रही है। भारत में प्रेरक महापुरुष भी अपना योगदान कर रहे हैं। इनके कारण राजनीतिक स्वाधीनता के साथ-साथ स्वाभिमान और शक्ति-संपन्नता मिली है। अतः भारत भविष्य में महाशक्ति बनेगा। प्रश्न : (i) भारत के महाशक्ति बनने का आधार किस प्रकार तैयार हुआ है? (ii) प्रेरक महापुरुषों से भारत को क्या मिला है? (iii) भारत ने किन क्षेत्रों में अधिक उन्नति प्राप्त की है? (iv) लेखक के अनुसार भारतीयों की क्या विशेषता है? (v) उपर्युक्त गद्यांश में भारत के प्रति किस दृष्टिकोण की प्रधानता परिलक्षित होती है?

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Q. 710 marks~3 min

MPPSC Mains 2021·2021 Mains-V

Develop or elaborate ANY ONE of the following lines (bhāva-pallavan). The candidate must clearly indicate the chosen line at the beginning of the answer. (01×10 = 10) (a) “A woman’s beauty lies not in ornaments but in her gentle qualities.” OR (b) “Keep pace with the people of the world, accept the ways of the people; once the world is forsaken, only three remain – the poet, the lion and the true son.”

(a) “A woman’s beauty lies not in ornaments but in her gentle qualities.”

(b) “Keep pace with the people of the world, accept the ways of the people; once the world is forsaken, only three remain – the poet, the lion and the son.”

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Q. 810 marks~3 min

MPPSC Mains 2021·2021 Mains-V

Make a précis of ANY ONE of the following passages in your own words. The candidate must clearly mention the chosen passage at the beginning of the answer. (01×10 = 10) (a) Passage: “The earth is my mother and I am her son.” When every person regards the land of his birth as his mother-land his heart becomes attached to it and a divine feeling arises. Whatever the circumstances of life, he never forgets the debt he owes to the mother-land. When such a feeling becomes firm, true national unity is born. In this state, true citizens do not think of trading worldly pain or pleasure with one another but rather of their duty towards the mother-land. OR (b) Passage: “There is nothing wrong in studying English, but to become English after studying English is bad. To study English and then forget one’s own country, language and culture is bad.” I say this because most English-educated gentlemen of today look upon everything of their own land with disrespect, criticise it and think it great to adopt foreign ways. They say with relish that English severs relationships, that it is the nourishment of the pundits; they call it useless, a showy commodity.

(a) Prose passage on devotion to the mother-land and the need for national unity.

(b) Prose passage criticising the abandonment of one’s own language and culture after studying English.

प्रश्न : 8. किसी एक गद्यांश का संक्षेपण कीजिए। अभ्यर्थी जिस गद्यांश का संक्षेपण कर रहे हैं, उसका स्पष्ट उल्लेख उत्तर के प्रारंभ में अनिवार्य करें। प्रश्न 10 अंकों का है। (अ) “धरती मेरी माता है, मैं उसका पुत्र हूँ।” जब प्रत्येक व्यक्ति उस धरती को जिसमें उसका जन्म हुआ है, अपनी मातृभूमि समझता है, तो उसका मन मातृभूमि से जुड़ जाता है और मातृभूमि के लिए देवता-सी भावना पैदा हो जाती है। जीवन में चाहे जैसी भी स्थिति हो वह मातृभूमि के ऋण को नहीं भूलता। मातृभूमि के प्रति जब यह भाव दृढ़ होता है, तभी सच्ची राष्ट्रीय एकता का जन्म होता है। इस स्थिति में मातृभूमि पर सच्चे नागरिक एक-दूसरे के लौकिक दुःख-सुख की बात नहीं सोचते, बल्कि मातृभूमि के प्रति अपने कर्त्तव्य की बात सोचते हैं। अथवा (ब) “अंग्रेजी पढ़ना बुरा नहीं है, पर अंग्रेजी पढ़कर अंग्रेजी हो जाना खराब है। अंग्रेजी पढ़कर अपने देश, अपनी भाषा, अपनी संस्कृति को भूल जाना खराब है।” आज के अधिकांश अंग्रेजी-पढ़े-लिखे सज्जन अपने देश की प्रत्येक चीज़ को तिरस्कार की दृष्टि से देखते हैं, उसकी आलोचना करते हैं और उसे अपनाने में अपनी महानता समझते हैं। वे कहते हैं कि अंग्रेजी रिश्तों को तोड़ती है, यह पंडितों की पोषक है; वे इसे बेकार बताते हैं, इसे दिखावटी सामान कहते हैं।

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2021 Mains-VI(3 questions)

Q. 150 marks1000 words~17 min

MPPSC Mains 2021·2021 Mains-VI

Write an essay of about 1000 words on ANY ONE of the following topics. Mention the title of the option you choose before beginning the answer. (50 marks)

(a) Public welfare is the objective of democracy.

(b) Role of youth in the nation-building of the country.

(d) Education and life values.

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Q. 225 marks500 words~8 min

MPPSC Mains 2021·2021 Mains-VI

Write an essay of about 500 words on ANY ONE of the following topics. Mention the title of the option you choose before beginning the answer. (25 marks)

(a) India emerging as a sports power.

(b) Problem and possibilities of child labour.

(d) Importance and limitations of Artificial Intelligence.

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Q. 325 marks250 words~8 min

MPPSC Mains 2021·2021 Mains-VI

This question contains TWO drafting exercises (3.1 and 3.2). Maximum word limit for each draft is 250 words. Mention the title of the option you choose before beginning the answer. (Total 25 marks)

(a) Assume yourself to be the Secretary, Department of Industries, Government of Madhya Pradesh, and write a government letter to all District Collectors regarding the amendments made in the Mining Rules. OR Assume yourself to be the Secretary, Department of Education, Government of Madhya Pradesh, and draft a circular instructing that all employees of the department must attend office on time and leave only after completion of work.

(b) Shri Mahesh, I.A.S., presently Director, Directorate of Training and Employment, Government of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal, has been transferred to the post of District Officer, Indore. Draft the notification for this transfer. OR Write a report to the District Food Officer, Ujjain, drawing attention towards irregularities committed by fair-price shopkeepers selling subsidised food-grains.

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GS-I(4 questions)

Q. 0

MPPSC Mains 2021·GS-I

Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh is famous for which mineral deposits in the country?

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Q. 145 marks10 words~15 min

MPPSC Mains 2021·GS-I·Section A

Answer the following 15 very short-answer sub-questions. The ideal length for each answer is about 10 words/one line. All questions are compulsory. (15×3 = 45 marks)

(a) Kaumudi Mahotsava

(b) Sutradhyaksha

(d) Khawajjatash

(e) Chand Bibi

(f) Ameeni Aayog

(g) Bakashta

(h) Hridyannath Kunjru

(i) Bhartiya Swatantra Bill

(j) Karmvir

(k) Macha

(l) Barman Mela

(m) Jajjakbhukti

(n) Tukoji Rao III Holkar

(o) Dost Mohammad Khan

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Q. 250 marks50 words~17 min

MPPSC Mains 2021·GS-I·Section A

This question contains 10 short-answer type sub-questions. Answer each question ideally in 50 words / 5-6 lines. All questions are compulsory. Each question carries 05 (Five) marks.

(a) Write a short note on Great Bath.

(b) Discuss about “Three Rinas” in Indian Culture.

(d) Write a short note on treaty of Salbai.

(e) Write a short note on Sannyasi Revolt.

(f) What is “Servants of India Society”?

(g) What do you know about Raja Bakhtawar Singh?

(h) What do you know about “Chitrakoot”?

(i) Discuss the treaty of Mandsaur.

(j) What do you know about Maharaj Raghuraj Singh?

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Q. 355 marks200 words~18 min

MPPSC Mains 2021·GS-I·Section A

This question contains 05 long-answer type sub-questions. Answer each question ideally in 200 words. All questions are compulsory. Each question carries 11 (Eleven) marks.

(a) Discuss the political organization during Rigveda period. OR Discuss the “Dhamma” of Ashoka.

(b) Throw light on Mughal – Sikh relations from Guru Nanak to Guru Govindsingh. OR Discuss the administrative system of Shivaji.

(c) What was the nature of the Revolt of 1857? Is it correct to call it the first freedom struggle? OR What do you mean by Indian renaissance of 19th century? Discuss the causes of Indian renaissance.

(d) Throw light on non-cooperation movement in Mahakaushal region. OR Describe the main features of folk painting of Nimad and Malwa.

(e) Evaluate the personality and contribution of Ahilyabai Holkar. OR Evaluate the contribution of Shankar Shah and Raghunath Shah in the freedom movement of 1857.

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GS-II(3 questions)

Q. 0

MPPSC Mains 2021·GS-II·Section A

Indian Politics marks a shift from politicisation of caste to casteization of politics. Explain.

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Q. 145 marks10 words~15 min

MPPSC Mains 2021·GS-II·Section A

This question contains 15 very short-answer sub-questions. Answer each ideally in 10 words/one line. All questions are compulsory.

(a) Write five elements of the Preamble to the Constitution of India.

(b) What are any four aspects of liberty described in the Indian Constitution?

(d) Write any two methods of recruitment by the Union Public Service Commission.

(e) What are the two major categories of activities of NITI Aayog?

(f) Write four determining factors of voting behaviour.

(g) Write three salient features of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act.

(h) What are the major advantages of self-help groups?

(i) Describe the various dimensions of the role of media in elections.

(j) Which are the four objectives of humankind narrated by Deendayal Upadhyaya?

(k) Explain the economic ideas of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

(l) Bring out any two basic elements of New Socialism propounded by Ram Manohar Lohia.

(m) Write names of any three branches of Public Administration as a discipline.

(n) Name any two factors affecting the span of control.

(o) Write any two advantages of delegation.

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Q. 250 marks50 words~17 min

MPPSC Mains 2021·GS-II·Section A

This question contains 10 short-answer sub-questions. Answer each ideally in 50 words (5–6 lines). All questions are compulsory.

(a) How is judicial activism different from judicial overreach? Explain.

(b) Indian federalism is moving from co-operative federalism to competitive federalism. Comment.

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GS-III(18 questions)

Q. 190 marks10 words~30 min

MPPSC Mains 2021·GS-III

This question contains 30 very short-answer type sub-questions. Answer each question ideally in 10 words/one line. All questions are compulsory. Each question carries 03 (Three) marks. (30×03 = 90)

(1.1) A wave of wavelength 0.6 cm is produced in air and it travels at a speed of 300 m s⁻¹. Will it be audible?

(1.2) Define Curie temperature.

(1.3) Why is steel used for making permanent magnets?

(1.4) What is a chemical bond?

(1.5) Write the chemical formula of bleaching powder.

(1.6) What is galvanisation?

(1.7) Define the cell.

(1.8) What are the main components of food?

(1.9) What are the main functions of root hair in plants?

(1.10) What is done in phishing or e-mail spoofing?

(1.11) What is the usual format of an e-mail address?

(1.12) Android, Fedora, Windows and iOS are names of what?

(1.13) Write the equation x = 2y in the form ax + by + c = 0, and find the values of a, b and c.

(1.14) Multiply 7√5 by 3√5.

(1.15) What is the formula to find the class-mark of a class interval?

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Q. 250 words

MPPSC Mains 2021·GS-III

This question contains 20 short-answer sub-questions. Answer each in about 50 words/5-6 lines. All are compulsory and each carries 5 marks.

(2.1) The mass of a motor-cyclist together with the motorcycle is 90 kg. Calculate the increase in kinetic energy if the speed increases from 6.0 km/h to 12 km/h.

(2.2) What are the three modes of heat transfer?

(2.3) Write three differences between mixtures and compounds.

(2.4) What is Activity Series? Explain.

(2.5) What is respiration? What are the main respiratory organs in organisms?

(2.6) Write a short note on testes of mammals.

(2.7) What is the function of input and output devices of a computer? Give two examples of each.

(2.8) What are the benefits to citizens using 'Digilocker'?

(2.9) Shyam’s father’s age is 5 years more than three times Shyam’s age. Shyam’s father is 47 years old. Find Shyam’s age.

(2.10) Two players, Sita and Geeta, play a table-tennis match. The probability of Sita winning is 0.59. What is the probability of Geeta winning?

(2.11) Write a short note on the Ayushman Bharat Programme of the Government of India.

(2.12) Explain the 'Family Planning' programme of India.

(2.13) What is cloning? Explain briefly.

(2.14) Describe in brief the geo-stationary satellite.

(2.15) What are the main reasons behind the energy crisis?

(2.16) What factors affect the nature of the wind while establishing a wind-energy plant?

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Q. 3200 words

MPPSC Mains 2021·GS-III

This question contains 10 long answer type sub-questions. Answer each sub-question ideally in 200 words.

(3.1) Define in detail about entropy.

(3.2) Explain pH scale in detail.

(3.3) Describe the structure of thyroid gland, its hormone and related disorders.

(3.4) Why are language translators (machine translators) required in computers? What are the different types of translators in computing systems?

(3.5) The digits of a two-digit number differ by 3. If the digits are interchanged and the resulting number is added to the original number, we get 143. What can be the original number?

(3.6) Explain National Immunization Schedule in table (chart) form.

(3.7) Describe the uses of Biotechnology in the health sector.

(3.8) Write the hypothesis and objectives of "Madhya Pradesh Renewable Energy Policy-2022".

(3.9) Describe the environmental education and awareness programmes in India.

(3.10) Describe Primary Sedimentary structures in detail.

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Q. 16

MPPSC Mains 2021·GS-III

Explain definition of Yoga.

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Q. 17

MPPSC Mains 2021·GS-III

Write short note on World Health Organization.

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Q. 18

MPPSC Mains 2021·GS-III

Government of India has included which traditional systems of health care in the Ministry of Ayush?

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Q. 19

MPPSC Mains 2021·GS-III

Where is the Centre for Advanced Technology located? Who is the scientist associated with this?

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Q. 20

MPPSC Mains 2021·GS-III

What is the main contribution of scientist Prafullachandra Roy?

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Q. 21

MPPSC Mains 2021·GS-III

When did remote sensing work start in India?

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Q. 22

MPPSC Mains 2021·GS-III

As per the COP-26 conference, by when will India achieve the 'Net Zero' carbon-emission target?

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Q. 23

MPPSC Mains 2021·GS-III

Full form of 'TERI' is –

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Q. 24

MPPSC Mains 2021·GS-III

What is 'Bio-fuel cell'?

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Q. 25

MPPSC Mains 2021·GS-III

Define environmental ethics.

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Q. 26

MPPSC Mains 2021·GS-III

Give the three names of Environmental Act.

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Q. 27

MPPSC Mains 2021·GS-III

Describe the major environmental issues.

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Q. 28

MPPSC Mains 2021·GS-III

Define Geology.

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Q. 29

MPPSC Mains 2021·GS-III

What is the maximum age of the Earth?

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Q. 30

MPPSC Mains 2021·GS-III

What is Index Fossil?

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GS-IV(2 questions)

Q. 0

MPPSC Mains 2021·GS-IV

What is the origin of the word "Conscience"?

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Q. 110 words

MPPSC Mains 2021·GS-IV

This question contains 20 very short-answer sub-questions. Answer each sub-question ideally in 10 words / one line.

(1.1) Explain Buddhist theory of ‘Idam Pratyayata’.

(1.2) According to Plato, which ‘idea’ co-ordinates all the ideas?

(1.3) Which Greek philosopher considers ‘Knowledge’ as the prime base of morality?

(1.4) ‘He is One and Onkar formed, Adi Purush and Akal’. Who thinks so?

(1.5) Point out the three components of the evolution process of Sri Aurobindo.

(1.6) Write the definition of Attitude.

(1.7) Define Aptitude.

(1.8) Define Orthodoxy.

(1.9) Define Empathy.

(1.10) Write the definition of Emotional Intelligence proposed by Mayer & Salovey.

(1.11) What is required for Ethical Governance to work?

(1.12) How are Ethics and Integrity associated with each other?

(1.13) What is Ethical Reasoning?

(1.14) What do you mean by Moral Dilemma?

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39 Questions · 2021 Mains-V, 2021 Mains-VI, GS-I, GS-II, GS-III, GS-IV

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2021 Mains-V(9 questions)

Q. 0

MPPSC Mains 2021·2021 Mains-V

Explain briefly the four elements of the figure of speech ‘Upamā Alaṅkār’.

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Q. 175 marks25 words~25 min

MPPSC Mains 2021·2021 Mains-V

This question contains 25 very-short-answer questions. Answer each in not more than 20-25 words. All are compulsory. Every sub-question carries 03 marks. (25×03 = 75)

(1.1) Write the types of Anusvār and Antaḥstha consonants.

(1.2) Explain the difference between ‘Śabda-alankar’ and ‘Artha-alankar’.

(1.3) Differentiate between Karmadhāraya and Bahuvrīhi compounds.

(1.4) Describe the difference between Sandhi and Samāsa.

(1.5) How many kinds of vowel-sandhi are there? State their names.

(1.6) Explain the ‘Samanya Tatpuruṣa’ compound with an example.

(1.10) What is the difference between Ardha-virām and Anta-virām?

(1.11) In which situations are quotation marks (Avtaraṇ Chihn) used?

(1.12) State the characteristics of words belonging to ‘Prayojan-pramukh’ (functional) language.

(1.13) What should be done for ‘Drishyāṅkan’ (visual presentation)?

(1.14) What are the main essentials of abridgement/ summarisation (Saṅkṣepīkaraṇ)?

(1.15) Explain Dīrgha Sandhi with suitable examples.

(1.16) Clarify the basis of ‘one word for many words’.

(1.17) Why is the Visarga-lopa-lakṣaṇa mark used? Give examples.

(1.18) While adopting standard vocabulary in simplified form, explain issues related to standardisation of Hindi.

(1.19) Is disciplined word-usage based on rules of Sandhi and Samāsa possible in place of attractive topics? If yes, explain with three examples each related to Sandhi and Samāsa.

(1.20) What is meant by a proverb (Lokokti)? Why is it needed? Write one proverb.

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Q. 210 marks~3 min

MPPSC Mains 2021·2021 Mains-V

This question relates to figures of speech (Alaṅkār).

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Q. 335 marks~12 min

MPPSC Mains 2021·2021 Mains-V

Translate the given sentences between Hindi and English.

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Q. 420 marks~7 min

MPPSC Mains 2021·2021 Mains-V

This question is related to Hindi grammar (Sandhi, Samās, punctuation etc.). All parts are compulsory; each carries 2 marks (10×02 = 20).

(a) Which type of samās (compound) is there in the word “छात्रों”?

(b) Write the name of the samās in “लोकपुरुष”.

(d) Give the Sandhi-viccheda of “पृथ्वी”.

(e) What will be the sandhi of “अनु + अग्र”?

(f) Fill in the blank – In this proverb the mark (:) is called ______.

(g) Which type of samās is found in “व्याधिग्रस्त”?

(h) The dot (.) used in abbreviations like “पी.यू.डी.” or “एम.ए.” is called ______.

(i) Edit/correct the sentence: “उसके निकाले जाने का मुख्य कारण अनुशासनहीनता थी”.

(j) Mark the correct spelling with (✓): (a) भविष्यवत्ता (b) भविष्यवक्ता.

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Q. 520 marks~7 min

MPPSC Mains 2021·2021 Mains-V

Answer any 10 questions related to elementary grammar and vocabulary (10×02 = 20).

(a) Write the English technical equivalent of “भारतवर्ष”.

(b) Give the Hindi technical equivalent of “Domicile”.

(d) Give the antonym of “असुरक्षा”.

(e) Give one word for the phrase “जिस पर आक्रमण न किया गया हो”.

(f) Write the Tatsam (Sanskrit) form of “दादूर”.

(g) Write any two synonyms of the word “अविश्रान्त”.

(h) Write the correct form of the word “वाङ्मय”.

(i) Write the meaning of the idiom “अंग लगना”.

(j) Give the Hindi technical equivalent of “Pension”.

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Q. 620 marks~7 min

MPPSC Mains 2021·2021 Mains-V

Answer the following questions on the basis of ANY ONE of the prose passages given below. The candidate must clearly mention / underline the passage chosen. (05×04 = 20) (a) Passage: “Even if you go far away, I shall bring freedom to you.” This proclamation belonged to that lion-hearted leader of the Indian National Army. These were the days of the Second World War. One British defeat followed another. The Japanese army was advancing rapidly. It captured Singapore and marched towards the prisoner-of-war camp there. While retreating, many British officers left a large number of Indian soldiers behind. Those men fell into the hands of the Japanese army and were kept in prison camps. Rashbehari Bose was trying to bring these Indian soldiers together and organise them one by one. At that very time Subhash Bose arrived in Rangoon. Inspired by his struggle for freedom, both Burma and Japan came forward with every kind of help. He addressed the soldiers and ordered them to wage a joint war with the Japanese army to throw the British out of India. His arrival infused new life into those soldiers. They were filled with admiration for him and for various other leaders. They were ready to fight unto death for the freedom of their country. The Indian National Army was formed and, together with the Japanese army, repeatedly fought to liberate India. Questions: (i) Which “Singh” has been referred to in this passage? (ii) What was the condition of the war between the British and Japanese forces at that time? (iii) When did Subhash Bose reach the place of this incident? (iv) Why was new life infused into the Indian soldiers? (v) For what purpose was the Indian National Army organised? OR (b) Passage: India today is emerging on the world stage as a great developing power. The country is not short of natural resources. The industriousness of Indians is unique. In the fields of knowledge-science and the latest technology too, India is in an excellent position. A solid foundation for development has been prepared through natural wealth and human resources, and therefore the hope that India will become a super-power is growing stronger. Inspiring great personalities are also offering their contributions to the nation. Because of this, along with political freedom we have gained self-respect and strength. Hence, in the future, India will surely become a ‘super-power’. Questions: (i) How has the foundation for India to become a super-power been prepared? (ii) What has India gained from inspiring great personalities? (iii) In which fields has India achieved the greatest progress? (iv) According to the author, what special quality do Indians possess? (v) Which viewpoint regarding India predominates in the above passage?

(a) Prose passage on the Indian National Army and the five questions that follow.

(b) Prose passage on India as an emerging super-power and the five questions that follow.

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Q. 710 marks~3 min

MPPSC Mains 2021·2021 Mains-V

Develop or elaborate ANY ONE of the following lines (bhāva-pallavan). The candidate must clearly indicate the chosen line at the beginning of the answer. (01×10 = 10) (a) “A woman’s beauty lies not in ornaments but in her gentle qualities.” OR (b) “Keep pace with the people of the world, accept the ways of the people; once the world is forsaken, only three remain – the poet, the lion and the true son.”

(a) “A woman’s beauty lies not in ornaments but in her gentle qualities.”

(b) “Keep pace with the people of the world, accept the ways of the people; once the world is forsaken, only three remain – the poet, the lion and the son.”

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Q. 810 marks~3 min

MPPSC Mains 2021·2021 Mains-V

Make a précis of ANY ONE of the following passages in your own words. The candidate must clearly mention the chosen passage at the beginning of the answer. (01×10 = 10) (a) Passage: “The earth is my mother and I am her son.” When every person regards the land of his birth as his mother-land his heart becomes attached to it and a divine feeling arises. Whatever the circumstances of life, he never forgets the debt he owes to the mother-land. When such a feeling becomes firm, true national unity is born. In this state, true citizens do not think of trading worldly pain or pleasure with one another but rather of their duty towards the mother-land. OR (b) Passage: “There is nothing wrong in studying English, but to become English after studying English is bad. To study English and then forget one’s own country, language and culture is bad.” I say this because most English-educated gentlemen of today look upon everything of their own land with disrespect, criticise it and think it great to adopt foreign ways. They say with relish that English severs relationships, that it is the nourishment of the pundits; they call it useless, a showy commodity.

(a) Prose passage on devotion to the mother-land and the need for national unity.

(b) Prose passage criticising the abandonment of one’s own language and culture after studying English.

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2021 Mains-VI(3 questions)

Q. 150 marks1000 words~17 min

MPPSC Mains 2021·2021 Mains-VI

Write an essay of about 1000 words on ANY ONE of the following topics. Mention the title of the option you choose before beginning the answer. (50 marks)

(a) Public welfare is the objective of democracy.

(b) Role of youth in the nation-building of the country.

(d) Education and life values.

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Q. 225 marks500 words~8 min

MPPSC Mains 2021·2021 Mains-VI

Write an essay of about 500 words on ANY ONE of the following topics. Mention the title of the option you choose before beginning the answer. (25 marks)

(a) India emerging as a sports power.

(b) Problem and possibilities of child labour.

(d) Importance and limitations of Artificial Intelligence.

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Q. 325 marks250 words~8 min

MPPSC Mains 2021·2021 Mains-VI

This question contains TWO drafting exercises (3.1 and 3.2). Maximum word limit for each draft is 250 words. Mention the title of the option you choose before beginning the answer. (Total 25 marks)

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GS-I(4 questions)

Q. 0

MPPSC Mains 2021·GS-I

Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh is famous for which mineral deposits in the country?

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Q. 145 marks10 words~15 min

MPPSC Mains 2021·GS-I·Section A

Answer the following 15 very short-answer sub-questions. The ideal length for each answer is about 10 words/one line. All questions are compulsory. (15×3 = 45 marks)

(a) Kaumudi Mahotsava

(b) Sutradhyaksha

(d) Khawajjatash

(e) Chand Bibi

(f) Ameeni Aayog

(g) Bakashta

(h) Hridyannath Kunjru

(i) Bhartiya Swatantra Bill

(j) Karmvir

(k) Macha

(l) Barman Mela

(m) Jajjakbhukti

(n) Tukoji Rao III Holkar

(o) Dost Mohammad Khan

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Q. 250 marks50 words~17 min

MPPSC Mains 2021·GS-I·Section A

This question contains 10 short-answer type sub-questions. Answer each question ideally in 50 words / 5-6 lines. All questions are compulsory. Each question carries 05 (Five) marks.

(a) Write a short note on Great Bath.

(b) Discuss about “Three Rinas” in Indian Culture.

(d) Write a short note on treaty of Salbai.

(e) Write a short note on Sannyasi Revolt.

(f) What is “Servants of India Society”?

(g) What do you know about Raja Bakhtawar Singh?

(h) What do you know about “Chitrakoot”?

(i) Discuss the treaty of Mandsaur.

(j) What do you know about Maharaj Raghuraj Singh?

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Q. 355 marks200 words~18 min

MPPSC Mains 2021·GS-I·Section A

This question contains 05 long-answer type sub-questions. Answer each question ideally in 200 words. All questions are compulsory. Each question carries 11 (Eleven) marks.

(a) Discuss the political organization during Rigveda period. OR Discuss the “Dhamma” of Ashoka.

(b) Throw light on Mughal – Sikh relations from Guru Nanak to Guru Govindsingh. OR Discuss the administrative system of Shivaji.

(d) Throw light on non-cooperation movement in Mahakaushal region. OR Describe the main features of folk painting of Nimad and Malwa.

(e) Evaluate the personality and contribution of Ahilyabai Holkar. OR Evaluate the contribution of Shankar Shah and Raghunath Shah in the freedom movement of 1857.

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GS-II(3 questions)

Q. 0

MPPSC Mains 2021·GS-II·Section A

Indian Politics marks a shift from politicisation of caste to casteization of politics. Explain.

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Q. 145 marks10 words~15 min

MPPSC Mains 2021·GS-II·Section A

This question contains 15 very short-answer sub-questions. Answer each ideally in 10 words/one line. All questions are compulsory.

(a) Write five elements of the Preamble to the Constitution of India.

(b) What are any four aspects of liberty described in the Indian Constitution?

(d) Write any two methods of recruitment by the Union Public Service Commission.

(e) What are the two major categories of activities of NITI Aayog?

(f) Write four determining factors of voting behaviour.

(g) Write three salient features of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act.

(h) What are the major advantages of self-help groups?

(i) Describe the various dimensions of the role of media in elections.

(j) Which are the four objectives of humankind narrated by Deendayal Upadhyaya?

(k) Explain the economic ideas of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

(l) Bring out any two basic elements of New Socialism propounded by Ram Manohar Lohia.

(m) Write names of any three branches of Public Administration as a discipline.

(n) Name any two factors affecting the span of control.

(o) Write any two advantages of delegation.

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Q. 250 marks50 words~17 min

MPPSC Mains 2021·GS-II·Section A

This question contains 10 short-answer sub-questions. Answer each ideally in 50 words (5–6 lines). All questions are compulsory.

(a) How is judicial activism different from judicial overreach? Explain.

(b) Indian federalism is moving from co-operative federalism to competitive federalism. Comment.

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GS-III(18 questions)

Q. 190 marks10 words~30 min

MPPSC Mains 2021·GS-III

This question contains 30 very short-answer type sub-questions. Answer each question ideally in 10 words/one line. All questions are compulsory. Each question carries 03 (Three) marks. (30×03 = 90)

(1.1) A wave of wavelength 0.6 cm is produced in air and it travels at a speed of 300 m s⁻¹. Will it be audible?

(1.2) Define Curie temperature.

(1.3) Why is steel used for making permanent magnets?

(1.4) What is a chemical bond?

(1.5) Write the chemical formula of bleaching powder.

(1.6) What is galvanisation?

(1.7) Define the cell.

(1.8) What are the main components of food?

(1.9) What are the main functions of root hair in plants?

(1.10) What is done in phishing or e-mail spoofing?

(1.11) What is the usual format of an e-mail address?

(1.12) Android, Fedora, Windows and iOS are names of what?

(1.13) Write the equation x = 2y in the form ax + by + c = 0, and find the values of a, b and c.

(1.14) Multiply 7√5 by 3√5.

(1.15) What is the formula to find the class-mark of a class interval?

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Q. 250 words

MPPSC Mains 2021·GS-III

This question contains 20 short-answer sub-questions. Answer each in about 50 words/5-6 lines. All are compulsory and each carries 5 marks.

(2.1) The mass of a motor-cyclist together with the motorcycle is 90 kg. Calculate the increase in kinetic energy if the speed increases from 6.0 km/h to 12 km/h.

(2.2) What are the three modes of heat transfer?

(2.3) Write three differences between mixtures and compounds.

(2.4) What is Activity Series? Explain.

(2.5) What is respiration? What are the main respiratory organs in organisms?

(2.6) Write a short note on testes of mammals.

(2.7) What is the function of input and output devices of a computer? Give two examples of each.

(2.8) What are the benefits to citizens using 'Digilocker'?

(2.9) Shyam’s father’s age is 5 years more than three times Shyam’s age. Shyam’s father is 47 years old. Find Shyam’s age.

(2.10) Two players, Sita and Geeta, play a table-tennis match. The probability of Sita winning is 0.59. What is the probability of Geeta winning?

(2.11) Write a short note on the Ayushman Bharat Programme of the Government of India.

(2.12) Explain the 'Family Planning' programme of India.

(2.13) What is cloning? Explain briefly.

(2.14) Describe in brief the geo-stationary satellite.

(2.15) What are the main reasons behind the energy crisis?

(2.16) What factors affect the nature of the wind while establishing a wind-energy plant?

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Q. 3200 words

MPPSC Mains 2021·GS-III

This question contains 10 long answer type sub-questions. Answer each sub-question ideally in 200 words.

(3.1) Define in detail about entropy.

(3.2) Explain pH scale in detail.

(3.3) Describe the structure of thyroid gland, its hormone and related disorders.

(3.4) Why are language translators (machine translators) required in computers? What are the different types of translators in computing systems?

(3.5) The digits of a two-digit number differ by 3. If the digits are interchanged and the resulting number is added to the original number, we get 143. What can be the original number?

(3.6) Explain National Immunization Schedule in table (chart) form.

(3.7) Describe the uses of Biotechnology in the health sector.

(3.8) Write the hypothesis and objectives of "Madhya Pradesh Renewable Energy Policy-2022".

(3.9) Describe the environmental education and awareness programmes in India.

(3.10) Describe Primary Sedimentary structures in detail.

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Q. 16

MPPSC Mains 2021·GS-III