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CGPSC Mains 2023: previous year questions

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Paper-3

  1. Mentioning the literary source of the famous quote “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,” explain the idea of the axiom.Write your answer →
  2. Mention any two archaeological sites of the Neolithic Age, which are situated in Chhattisgarh.Write your answer →
  3. Throw light on the historical significance of the archaeological site of either Sinauli or Rakhigarhi.Write your answer →
  4. Mention the “Pancha Mahavrata” (five vows) related to the Jain Philosophy/Religion.Write your answer →
  5. Mention the major features of the temples of the Dravidian architectural style of Southern India.Write your answer →
  6. Explain the extraordinary achievements of Razia Sultana under the circumstances of the Sultanate Age of India.Write your answer →
  7. Who were Jats? Why did they revolt against Mughals?Write your answer →
  8. Explain the “Shuddhi Andolan” of the Arya Samaj.Write your answer →
  9. Explain the concept of Fundamental Duties under the Constitution of India.Write your answer →
  10. Describe the Secretary of India in the British period.Write your answer →
  11. Explain “Bounded Rationality.”Write your answer →
  12. What are the main goals/features of New Public Administration?Write your answer →
  13. What is ex post facto law?Write your answer →
  14. Indicate the role of the Divisional Commissioner in the administrative structure of Chhattisgarh.Write your answer →
  15. Explain the historical importance of Malhar village of Chhattisgarh.Write your answer →
  16. Throw light on the importance of Amoda Copper plates.Write your answer →
  17. Explain the main architectural features of Bhoramdev Temple.Write your answer →
  18. Explain the works of ‘Fadanawis’ during the period of the Marathas.Write your answer →
  19. What were the achievements of Mahabhava Gupta Janmejaya?Write your answer →
  20. Give information about the Lingagiri Revolt.Write your answer →
  21. Give information about any two creations of ‘Gopal Mishra.’Write your answer →
  22. Write about the revolution of Queen Choris.Write your answer →
  23. Mention the names of the ancient republics of India of the Mahajanapada period and explain their democratic system.Write your answer →
  24. Present the historical facts related to the renowned educational centres of Nalanda or Taxila in ancient India.Write your answer →
  25. Write a short note on the literature of the Sangam Age.Write your answer →
  26. Write about the historical role and contributions of the Mughal Prince Dara Shukoh.Write your answer →
  27. Make an assessment of Mahatma Gandhi’s Champaran Satyagraha.Write your answer →
  28. What is the Central Administrative Tribunal and how many benches does it have?Write your answer →
  29. Mention the limits and hindrances of coordination.Write your answer →
  30. Examine the powers of Parliament on the subjects of the State List in the Constitution.Write your answer →
  31. What is Garud Chakra? Give details.Write your answer →
  32. Describe the achievements of Arthpati.Write your answer →
  33. Give details about the contribution of ‘Choubey Brothers’ to the revolutionary movements of Chhattisgarh.Write your answer →
  34. Write a brief note on the Jamabandi system of Kalyan Sai.Write your answer →
  35. Throw light on the impacts of Gandhiji’s first visit to Chhattisgarh.Write your answer →
  36. Examine the conflict between the Vijayanagara and Bahmani Kingdoms.Write your answer →
  37. Throw light on the political organization and administrative system of Chhatrapati Shivaji’s Kingdom.Write your answer →
  38. Write a reasoned note on the decline of the Indian handicrafts and textile industry under British rule.Write your answer →
  39. What are the limitations of judicial control over administration in India?Syllabus: Control over Administration in India- Parliamentary, FinancialWrite your answer →
  40. Highlighting the concept of Good Governance, enumerate its challenges.Write your answer →
  41. Explain the history of rock paintings of Chhattisgarh.Write your answer →
  42. Mention the importance of “Status of Gautia.”Write your answer →
  43. Write about the role of newspapers in Chhattisgarh in political awakening.Write your answer →
  44. “The advent of digital public infrastructure has provided the required momentum for the growth of e-Governance in India.” Examine.Write your answer →
  45. The Supreme Court has copious powers under Article 32 for enforcing the rights enshrined in Part III of the Constitution. Discuss.Write your answer →
  46. Evaluate the concurrence of the devotional (Bhakti) and mystic (Sufi) streams of thought within the Bhakti Movement.Write your answer →
  47. Review the contribution of Azad Hind Fauj towards the Indian Freedom Struggle.Write your answer →
  48. Describe the contribution of Veer Narayan Singh.Write your answer →
  49. Explain the short history of the formation of Chhattisgarh.Write your answer →

Paper-4

  1. Define fast and slow chemical reactions with examples.Write your answer →
  2. Write the equilibrium constant and its unit for the reaction: 4 NH₃(g) + 5O₂(g) ⇌ 4NO(g) + 6H₂O(g).Write your answer →
  3. All ores are minerals, but all minerals are not ores. Why?Write your answer →
  4. What is the dual nature of light?Write your answer →
  5. The current of 1 ampere flows through a wire of resistance R ohm for t seconds. Find the heat energy produced with its unit.Write your answer →
  6. What is plasma? Explain the difference between plasma and serum.Write your answer →
  7. Explain the importance of water in plants.Write your answer →
  8. What is Apomixis?Write your answer →
  9. Solve: If 4b + (1/b) = 2, then find the value of 8b + (1/b).Write your answer →
  10. In an examination, A and B secured 294 and 372 marks respectively. If B secured 62% marks, find the maximum marks and the percentage of marks secured by A.Write your answer →
  11. Using the Vinculum method, find the value of 989 × 989.Write your answer →
  12. A batsman in his 15th inning makes a score of 95 runs and thus increases his average by 5 runs. What is his average after 15 innings?Write your answer →
  13. The numbers in the series 1, 4, 25, 256, 3125, 46656, 823543 follow a certain pattern except one number. Choose the incorrect number from: (A) 46656 (B) 25 (C) 823543 (D) 3125.Write your answer →
  14. What is USB (Universal Serial Bus)?Write your answer →
  15. Discuss Laser Printer in brief.Write your answer →
  16. What is the Bharat Net Project and its main purpose?Write your answer →
  17. Write the full forms of IUCN and WWF.Write your answer →
  18. What is Cryopreservation?Write your answer →
  19. What is Project Elephant?Write your answer →
  20. What is bio-control to prevent insects in agriculture?Write your answer →
  21. Explain nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.Syllabus: Nuclear energy,nuclear Fission, Fusion, chain reactionWrite your answer →
  22. How are high-density and low-density polythene prepared?Write your answer →
  23. How many kilowatt-hours of electricity will be consumed if 10 bulbs of 50 watts each are used for 10 hours per day for 30 days?Write your answer →
  24. Define electric intensity and electric potential at any point in an electric field. Write down the formulas for electric intensity and electric potential at any point due to a point charge.Syllabus: Electricity and its effects -electric intensity, potential, potential differenceWrite your answer →
  25. Give a comparative account of Megasporogenesis and Microsporogenesis.Write your answer →
  26. Explain the mechanism of blood clotting.Write your answer →
  27. A boat's speed in still water is 15 km/hr. It travels 30 km upstream and returns downstream to the original point in 4 hours and 30 minutes. Find the speed of the stream.Write your answer →
  28. Sohan covers a certain distance between his house and a park by cycle. At 30 kmph, he is late by 20 minutes. However, at 40 kmph, he reaches the park 10 minutes early. Find the distance between Sohan’s house and the park.Write your answer →
  29. Find the missing frequency in the given frequency distribution if the arithmetic mean is 30: Class: 0-10 | 10-20 | 20-30 | 30-40 | 40-50 Frequency: 5 | 6 | 10 | ? | 13Write your answer →
  30. Write a short note on E-learning.Write your answer →
  31. What are endemic and endangered species? Give examples from India.Write your answer →
  32. Write about the effect of ozone depletion.Write your answer →
  33. Discuss the benefits of electric vehicles and the challenges in their use.Write your answer →
  34. Write about sustainable agriculture and explain its importance.Write your answer →
  35. Write the industrial method for the preparation of acetic acid and describe the chemical reactions for the conversion of acetic acid into the following compounds: (i) Ethyl acetate (ii) Acetic anhydride (iii) Acetyl chloride (iv) AcetamideWrite your answer →
  36. Derive an expression for the equivalent resistance of resistors connected in parallel. If three resistances of 5 ohms are connected in parallel, calculate the equivalent resistance of the combination.Write your answer →
  37. Describe the role of the liver, lungs, and skin in excretion.Write your answer →
  38. Study the following information carefully and answer the questions:A, B, C, D, E, and F are six family members engaged in different fields—Doctor, Lawyer, Teacher, Engineer, Nurse, and Manager.Each stays at home on a different day of the week from Monday to Saturday.Lawyer stays at home on Thursday.C stays at home on Tuesday.A, a Doctor, does not stay at home on Saturday or Wednesday.D, neither a Doctor nor a Teacher, stays at home on Friday.B is an Engineer, and E is a Manager. Based on this, answer the following: (A) Which combination is incorrect? (B) Which combination is correct? (C) Who is the Nurse? (D) Who stays at home the day after C?Write your answer →
  39. Write the rule for finding the square of a number in Vedic Mathematics and hence find the value of 952².Write your answer →
  40. Write a note on the number 1729 with reference to Ramanujan.Write your answer →
  41. Write the names of three books written by Varahmihira.Write your answer →
  42. Briefly describe the functions of the following network devices: (i) Modem (ii) NIC (iii) RJ 45 (iv) Repeater (v) Hub (vi) Switch (vii) Router (viii) GatewayWrite your answer →
  43. Explain briefly: (a) Radioactive waste (b) E-wasteWrite your answer →
  44. Explain Bt cotton and Bt brinjal and their advantages and disadvantages.Write your answer →
  45. Study the following pie charts and answer the given questions about male and female population distributions across seven states.Write your answer →
  46. In an election, candidate A got 60% of the total valid votes. If 15% of the total votes (5 lakh) were invalid, find the number of valid votes polled in favor of candidate B.Write your answer →
  47. A speaks the truth 60% of the time, while B speaks the truth 75% of the time. What percentage of cases will they contradict each other on stating the same fact?Write your answer →
  48. ₹4,700 is divided among A, B, and C such that A:B = 5:6 and B:C = 10:13. Find the share of C.Write your answer →
  49. What are intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors? Explain n-type and p-type semiconductors and how a p-n junction is formed.Write your answer →
  50. Describe the structure of a nephron and explain the mechanism of urine formation.Write your answer →
  51. What do you understand by wildlife? Write about the threats to their existence and conservation.Write your answer →
  52. What is soil pollution? Write an article on the main causes of soil pollution and its control measures.Write your answer →

Paper-5

  1. What are the parameters of multi-dimensional poverty?Write your answer →
  2. What is care-economy and monetized economy?Write your answer →
  3. Explain demand-pull, cost-push, and structural inflation.Write your answer →
  4. What is the total and male-female workforce participation rate till March 2024 in Chhattisgarh?Write your answer →
  5. In which districts of Chhattisgarh do Baiga primitive tribes reside?Syllabus: Special Primitive Tribes of Chhattisgarh, Other Tribes, Schedule Cast…Write your answer →
  6. What is multi-dimensional poverty?Write your answer →
  7. Which agencies operate fair price shops under the Public Distribution System (PDS) in Chhattisgarh?Syllabus: Public Distribution System in ChhattisgarhWrite your answer →
  8. What improvement has taken place in the infant mortality rate since the formation of Chhattisgarh, and what is the target set for it by 2030 under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?Write your answer →
  9. Write the length of the India-Bangladesh border and the names of Indian states associated with this border.Write your answer →
  10. Describe the characteristics of Atal Tunnel.Write your answer →
  11. Describe the site and characteristics of the alluvial soils of the northern plains of India.Write your answer →
  12. Write the distribution and characteristics of the ‘Montane Wet Temperate Forest’ in India.Write your answer →
  13. Give an account of the Ankleshwar oilfields of India.Write your answer →
  14. Mention different sources of electricity generation in India.Write your answer →
  15. Where are the rocks of the Archean system found in Chhattisgarh?Write your answer →
  16. In which month does the average monthly minimum temperature difference occur in Chhattisgarh along the 22° north parallel latitude and why?Write your answer →
  17. Tell about the location and main features of Damau Dhara.Write your answer →
  18. What is the environmental forestry scheme of the Chhattisgarh government?Write your answer →
  19. Where is ‘Pal Kachhar’ soil found in Chhattisgarh, and for which crop is it mainly suitable?Write your answer →
  20. Write the location of Gomarda Sanctuary and the names of main wild animals found there.Write your answer →
  21. In which areas is the construction of the East-West rail corridor proposed in Chhattisgarh?Write your answer →
  22. Write the location and main features of Mutte Khadka waterfall.Write your answer →
  23. How is per capita income calculated? Describe the progress made in per capita income in the last five years at current prices in Chhattisgarh.Write your answer →
  24. According to the Economic Survey of Chhattisgarh 2023-24, examine the sub-sectors that contribute the most to the State’s Gross Domestic Product in the Agriculture and Industry sectors.Write your answer →
  25. Write on the trade-off between inflation and unemployment.Write your answer →
  26. Throw light on the factors of gender inequality in literacy in Chhattisgarh.Write your answer →
  27. Define the poverty line. Write on the extent and causes of poverty in India.Write your answer →
  28. Give an account of the production of copper ore in India.Write your answer →
  29. Explain cropping seasons in India.Write your answer →
  30. Explain about Tata Iron and Steel Company, Jamshedpur.Write your answer →
  31. The elevation of Bailadila and Samri Pat hills is nearly the same, but why does Samri Pat remain colder than Bailadila in winter and warmer in summer?Write your answer →
  32. Describe the Hasdeo river drainage system.Write your answer →
  33. Explain the interrelationship between the distribution of black soil and crop patterns in Chhattisgarh.Write your answer →
  34. Describe the major hydroelectric power-producing areas of Chhattisgarh.Write your answer →
  35. Give a brief description of the special industrial park established in Chhattisgarh.Write your answer →
  36. It is beyond a market-based economy to deliver inclusive growth and socio-economic justice. Discuss this statement.Write your answer →
  37. As long as absolute poverty is declining, rising inequality is not a critical challenge in an emerging economy. Analyse this statement.Write your answer →
  38. Examine the recommendations of the ‘Third State Finance Commission’ for strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions in Chhattisgarh.Write your answer →
  39. Describe the regions of solar power development in India.Write your answer →
  40. Throw light on the major mineral belts of India.Write your answer →
  41. Which cities have been included under the Smart City Mission by the Government of India in Chhattisgarh? Mention the major works done for the development of these cities.Write your answer →
  42. Give details of the major programs of Chhattisgarh State Renewable Energy Development Agency for the year 2023-24.Write your answer →
  43. Describe the trend of paddy/rice production growth in Chhattisgarh from the year 2010 to 2023 and explain the four main factors of growth.Write your answer →
  44. Explain in detail the factors influencing the climate of India.Write your answer →
  45. Explain the problems and strategies for pisciculture development in India.Write your answer →
  46. Explain the vision of the Chhattisgarh Government Budget 2024-25 and its main features.Write your answer →
  47. Explain the ‘Vision Viksit Bharat @ 2047’ of the Prime Minister of India.Write your answer →
  48. Throw light on agro-based industries of Chhattisgarh.Syllabus: and Mineral based Industries in ChhattisgarhWrite your answer →
  49. Write an essay on the geological structure, relief, and mineral resources of the Eastern Baghelkhand Plateau in Chhattisgarh.Write your answer →

Paper-6

  1. What is the etymological difference between ‘Darshan’ and ‘Philosophy’?Write your answer →
  2. Explain the concept of Sthitpragya in the Geeta.Write your answer →
  3. Explain the momentariness in Buddhism.Write your answer →
  4. What is Aloukika (extraordinary) perception according to Nyaya?Write your answer →
  5. Throw light on ‘Real is Rational’ and ‘Rational is Real’.Write your answer →
  6. What is the highest virtue according to Plato?Write your answer →
  7. Throw light on the concept of ‘Dharana’ in Yoga philosophy.Write your answer →
  8. What is the concept of Supermind in Aurobindo’s philosophy?Write your answer →
  9. What is cultural lag? Give a suitable example.Write your answer →
  10. What are the limitations of Sanskritization?Write your answer →
  11. Define the formalistic school of Sociology.Write your answer →
  12. Explain the main relationship between Sociology and Economics.Write your answer →
  13. What do you understand by Society?Write your answer →
  14. How is population growth a social problem in India?Write your answer →
  15. Write about the State Bird of Chhattisgarh.Write your answer →
  16. In what context is the word “Kaleva” used in Chhattisgarh?Write your answer →
  17. Mention any two problems of Chhattisgarhi Theatre.Write your answer →
  18. What is ‘Penda’ Agriculture?Write your answer →
  19. What is ‘Taboo’ in tribal society?Write your answer →
  20. What is ‘Kand’ Marriage?Write your answer →
  21. What is the Home Décor in Chhattisgarh Folk Painting?Write your answer →
  22. Describe the Chhattisgarhi dance ‘Kaksar’.Write your answer →
  23. What is the concept of dualism in Descartes’ philosophy?Write your answer →
  24. What does A. J. Ayer want to prove by his verification theory?Write your answer →
  25. Describe ‘Knowledge’, ‘Conduct’, and ‘Concentration’ in Buddhism.Write your answer →
  26. Explain ‘Existence precedes Essence’ in Sartre’s Existentialism.Write your answer →
  27. Explain the skepticism of Hume.Write your answer →
  28. How does soil grow caste and machines create class?Write your answer →
  29. Explain Kinship in the context of Indian Society.Write your answer →
  30. Discuss mores in traditional Indian Society.Write your answer →
  31. Write about one Tribal Personality of Chhattisgarh.Write your answer →
  32. Differentiate between ‘Bongawad’ and ‘Totemwad’.Write your answer →
  33. Write about Mahant Sarveshwar Das Library.Write your answer →
  34. Write the contribution of Rajmohini Devi in preserving Chhattisgarhi culture.Write your answer →
  35. Differentiate between Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe. Give 5-5 examples in the context of Chhattisgarh.Write your answer →
  36. Discuss the similarities between the philosophies of Guru Nanak and Kabir.Write your answer →
  37. What is ‘Niyam’ according to Yoga philosophy? Explain it.Write your answer →
  38. Discuss the distinctive features of Gandhian Socialism and its contemporary relevance.Write your answer →
  39. Throw light on different forms of deprivation related to slums.Write your answer →
  40. Write the differences between information and data.Write your answer →
  41. Write down the characteristics of Gedi Dance.Write your answer →
  42. Describe the main tourist places of Bilaspur division.Write your answer →
  43. Mention the folk traditions of the Pando Tribe.Write your answer →
  44. Describe the changes that occurred in the caste system in modern times.Write your answer →
  45. Discuss the merits and demerits of qualitative and quantitative research.Write your answer →
  46. Can humanism be a substitute for religion? Explain and evaluate in the context of present Indian society.Write your answer →
  47. What is Hedonism, and what is the ultimate motive of different types of Hedonism?Write your answer →
  48. Write about the theatre artists of Chhattisgarh.Write your answer →
  49. Describe the sculptures of Jain Tirthankaras found in Chhattisgarh.Write your answer →

Paper-7

  1. Write on the term “Social Justice” in the context of decisions of the Supreme Court of India.Write your answer →
  2. Write about the ‘GYAN’ Scheme of Chhattisgarh Government for Economic Development.Write your answer →
  3. Write five important laws (Acts) that provide empowerment to women.Write your answer →
  4. Enumerate the importance of the ‘National Green Tribunal’ with reference to Environment Protection.Write your answer →
  5. Write about the “Mahatari Vandan Yojana” of Chhattisgarh.Write your answer →
  6. What is consequential seniority in the Indian Constitution?Write your answer →
  7. Define “Asymmetric Crypto System” with reference to the Information Technology Act, 2000.Write your answer →
  8. Write the punishment for identifying ‘Tonahi’ under the Chhattisgarh Tonahi Pratadana Nivaran Act, 2005.Write your answer →
  9. Highlight the Sixth Edition of Khelo India Youth Games 2024 (KIYG - 2024).Write your answer →
  10. What is the key terminology in Chess?Write your answer →
  11. What is the International Development Association (IDA)? What are its objectives?Write your answer →
  12. Briefly explain the main elements of the Olympics.Write your answer →
  13. Explain the importance of the International Labour Organization (ILO).Write your answer →
  14. What is the importance of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)?Write your answer →
  15. Describe any three features of the Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Protsahan Yojana.Write your answer →
  16. Explain the importance of Human Resource Planning.Write your answer →
  17. Mention the main Human Development Indicators as mentioned by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).Write your answer →
  18. Write about Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya.Write your answer →
  19. What is the University Grants Commission (UGC)?Write your answer →
  20. What are the objectives of the Central Institute of Educational Technology?Write your answer →
  21. Explain the ‘Udaan - Giving Wings to Girls’ Scheme.Write your answer →
  22. Write a comment on ‘Chhattisgarh Yuva Suchana Kranti’.Write your answer →
  23. What are the features of ‘Nava Bihan Yojana’ in Chhattisgarh?Write your answer →
  24. Define ‘Victim’ under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.Syllabus: Special provisions relating to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward ClassesWrite your answer →
  25. What is ‘advertisement’ under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019?Write your answer →
  26. Write about Mukhyamantri Haat Bazaar Clinic Yojana in the State of Chhattisgarh.Write your answer →
  27. What do you understand by the term “Proclamation of offender and attachment of property” under the Cr. P.C., 1973?Write your answer →
  28. Comment on the Under-19 (Men’s) One Day Cricket World Cup 2024.Write your answer →
  29. Explain the subsidies granted to farmers under the Agriculture Agreement by the World Trade Organization.Write your answer →
  30. In what way are Commonwealth Games different from other sports festivals? Why are they also called “Maitri Khel”? What are its principles?Write your answer →
  31. Explain the concept and objectives of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’.Write your answer →
  32. "National Education Policy, 2020 seeks to reorganize the Higher Education System." Explain.Write your answer →
  33. Write a short note on the All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS).Write your answer →
  34. Write a short note on the establishment and objectives of a Central University.Write your answer →
  35. What are the main objectives of ‘Badhate Kadam Yojana’ for persons with disabilities?Write your answer →
  36. Write a note on ‘PM Awas Yojana’ with reference to Chhattisgarh State.Write your answer →
  37. What do you mean by the term ‘Conciliation’ under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013?Write your answer →
  38. What do you mean by ‘Plea Bargaining’? Explain its provisions with reference to the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973.Write your answer →
  39. Write about the achievements of Major Dhyanchand and the Khel Ratna Awards.Write your answer →
  40. Discuss India’s priorities at G-20.Write your answer →
  41. Highlight the key elements of India’s agenda in the 13th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO).Write your answer →
  42. In what five ways are Europe and India important for each other?Write your answer →
  43. Explain the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) in Chhattisgarh. Write a note on its objectives and services.Write your answer →
  44. Write a note on offenses defined under the Information Technology Act, 2000.Write your answer →
  45. Write about the functions of the National Research Foundation in India.Write your answer →
  46. How far is it justified to allow foreign educational institutions to establish their campuses in India?Write your answer →