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CGPSC Mains 2020: previous year questions

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Paper-3

  1. 2020 CGPSC Mains - Paper 3 (History, Constitution, and Public Administration)Write your answer →
  2. Mention the places connected with the life of Mahavira Swami.Write your answer →
  3. Clarify the historical importance of Sarnath.Write your answer →
  4. Write a brief note on ‘Kandariya Mahadev Temple’.Write your answer →
  5. Who were the famous ‘Navaratna’ courtiers of Mughal Emperor Akbar?Write your answer →
  6. Explain in short the Sufi theories.Write your answer →
  7. What were the causes of the rise of Nationalism in India?Write your answer →
  8. Who was the founder of the Prarthana Samaj? What were its objectives?Write your answer →
  9. Write a note on the ‘Bardoli Satyagraha’.Write your answer →
  10. Mention some artistic objects representing the art of the Indus Civilization.Write your answer →
  11. Write brief notes on ‘Meera Bai’ and ‘Raskhan’.Write your answer →
  12. Briefly discuss the ‘Sardeshmukhi’ and ‘Chauth’.Write your answer →
  13. Describe any three major factors responsible for the failure of the Revolution of 1857.Write your answer →
  14. What was the reason for the formation of the Butler Committee?Write your answer →
  15. Explain the process of election of the Vice President.Write your answer →
  16. Explain the meaning of ‘Procedure Established by Law’.Write your answer →
  17. Clarify the concept of ‘Dyarchy’ in the context of the Government of India Act, 1919.Write your answer →
  18. Explain the meaning of Dominion Status.Write your answer →
  19. Write the features of a Federal Government.Write your answer →
  20. Write the full form of ‘POSDCORB’.Write your answer →
  21. Throw light on the Land Revenue System of Sher Shah Suri.Write your answer →
  22. Explain the importance of the Swadeshi Movement.Write your answer →
  23. Describe the powers and position of the Governor.Write your answer →
  24. Discuss the ‘Seven S’ model related to the organization.Write your answer →
  25. Throw light on the historical importance of Barsoor.Write your answer →
  26. What is the importance of Kandel Nahar Satyagraha in the political history of Chhattisgarh?Write your answer →
  27. Give a brief account of the Suba System in Chhattisgarh.Write your answer →
  28. Explain the procedure for the election of the President of India with examples.Write your answer →
  29. Discuss the administrative structure of Chhattisgarh.Write your answer →
  30. How far was Ashoka responsible for the downfall of the Mauryan Empire? Discuss.Write your answer →
  31. Describe the circumstances leading to the beginning of the ‘Quit India Movement’.Write your answer →
  32. Throw light on the history of the Chhindaka Naga dynasty of Chakrakota.Write your answer →
  33. Give an account of the contribution of Chhattisgarh in the ‘Vyaktigat Satyagraha’ (Individual Satyagraha).Write your answer →

Paper-4

  1. Discuss briefly about non-metal elements.Write your answer →
  2. What is soap? Write the names of substances used in the preparation of soap.Write your answer →
  3. Write the applications of a concave mirror.Write your answer →
  4. Explain the electric discharge in gases.Syllabus: electric discharge in gases, discharge tube, cathode rays, X-rays and their propertiesWrite your answer →
  5. Define electric energy and electric power.Write your answer →
  6. Explain pollination.Write your answer →
  7. Draw the labeled diagram of human sperm.Write your answer →
  8. Mention the components of DNA.Write your answer →
  9. Find the value of 8157 + 2103 - 3451 - 1625 using the Vinculum method.Write your answer →
  10. If L stands for +, M stands for -, N stands for ×, P stands for ÷, then solve: 14N10L42P2M8 = ?Write your answer →
  11. Two dice are thrown together. Find the probability of getting the same digits on the upper faces of both dice.Write your answer →
  12. The product of two rational numbers is -14. If one of the numbers is 25/7, find the other number.Write your answer →
  13. Find any two rational numbers between 3/5 and 5/7.Write your answer →
  14. If the cost of 8 fans and 14 ovens is ₹36,520, find the cost of 12 fans and 21 ovens.Write your answer →
  15. Write the purposes of the Information Village Project.Write your answer →
  16. What is the right time for the application of phosphatic fertilizers in the field?Write your answer →
  17. Write the names of any two potassic fertilizers.Write your answer →
  18. Write the names of renewable energy sources.Write your answer →
  19. What is a National Park?Write your answer →
  20. Define 'α-biodiversity'.Write your answer →
  21. Write three measures to control oil pollution in marine areas.Write your answer →
  22. Define 'Environmental Ethics'.Write your answer →
  23. What is dry corrosion?Write your answer →
  24. What is a detergent? Give an example and explain how it is superior to soap.Write your answer →
  25. In the given figure, find the equivalent resistance between A and B.Write your answer →
  26. Write down the different parts of the human brain.Write your answer →
  27. Describe the process of fertilization in plants.Write your answer →
  28. A trader sold a cycle at a loss of 10%. If the selling price had been increased by ₹200, there would have been a profit of 6%. Find the cost of the cycle.Write your answer →
  29. The value of a TV set, which was purchased in January 2019, depreciates at 12% per annum. If its value in January 2021 is ₹4,840, what was its purchase price?Write your answer →
  30. Subtract the sum of 7/5 and 4/3 from the product of -5/7 and 3/4. Express the answer as a mixed fraction.Write your answer →
  31. How is e-governance beneficial to the common man?Write your answer →
  32. Write the difference between bio and chemical pesticides.Write your answer →
  33. Enlist various criteria required for the designation of a biosphere reserve.Write your answer →
  34. Describe species diversity.Write your answer →
  35. Describe in brief the Tiger Conservation Project.Write your answer →
  36. Explain chemical equilibrium with an example. Write the effect of different factors on the equilibrium constant.Write your answer →
  37. Describe the experimental arrangement for the study of the photoelectric effect. Explain the effect of the intensity of light on the photoelectric current.Write your answer →
  38. Explain the transport of mineral salts in plants.Syllabus: Transport-Transport of mineral and water in plants and animals [in context of humanWrite your answer →
  39. Two pipes A and B can fill a tank in 10 minutes and 15 minutes respectively, while a third pipe C can empty the tank in 5 minutes. The pipes A and B are kept open together for 3 minutes, and then the third pipe C is also opened. Find the time taken to empty the tank.Write your answer →
  40. The following table gives the frequency distribution of the life length (in hours) of 100 electric bulbs having a median life of 20 hours. Find the missing frequency x.Write your answer →
  41. Explain the benefits of an Information Technology-driven business strategy.Write your answer →
  42. What are biodiversity 'hot-spots'? Describe the distinct flora and fauna of the Eastern Himalayas of India.Write your answer →
  43. What are the harmful effects of sound pollution on human health?Syllabus: Human role in pollution control, Environment and Human healthWrite your answer →
  44. In which month were the total expenses on postage highest, and what was the amount?Write your answer →
  45. Write the contribution of Srinivasa Ramanujan in Mathematics.Write your answer →
  46. What is a solar cell? Describe the construction and working method of a P-N junction solar cell. Write the names of materials used to prepare a solar cell. What are the uses of a solar cell?Write your answer →
  47. Describe the position of metals in the modern periodic table and their general properties.Syllabus: Metals - Position of metals in the periodic table and general properties. MetalWrite your answer →
  48. Write an essay on the large-scale uses of Information Technology.Write your answer →
  49. What is industrial solid waste? Describe the various measures for its management.Syllabus: Solid waste managment - Urban and Industrial solid waste managementWrite your answer →

Paper-6

  1. What is the meaning of ‘Darshan’?Write your answer →
  2. What do you understand by ‘Syadvada’?Write your answer →
  3. What do you mean by ‘Satkaryavada’?Write your answer →
  4. What is ‘Anekantavada’?Write your answer →
  5. How many types of ‘Yama’ are there?Write your answer →
  6. Explain ‘Sadhan-Chatushtaya’.Write your answer →
  7. What is the cause-effect theory of Buddhism?Write your answer →
  8. What is ‘Pratyahar’?Write your answer →
  9. Define Sociology.Write your answer →
  10. Write the characteristics of a Primary Group.Write your answer →
  11. Define Conflict.Write your answer →
  12. Write the main patterns of Social Change.Write your answer →
  13. What do you understand by Achieved Status?Write your answer →
  14. Explain the objectives of Social Research.Write your answer →
  15. Write four characteristics of Tribal Society.Write your answer →
  16. What is the ‘Principle of Panchsheel’? Who propounded it?Write your answer →
  17. What is ‘Ghadwa’ art?Write your answer →
  18. Give the definition of Religion given by Tylor.Write your answer →
  19. Highlight the significance of the ‘Karma’ festival.Write your answer →
  20. Write the names of any two natural waterfalls of Bastar district.Write your answer →
  21. Explain the ‘Panch-mahavrata’ of Jainism.Write your answer →
  22. Discuss the ‘Ontological Argument’ to prove the existence of God.Write your answer →
  23. Explicit the relation between Philosophy and Religion.Write your answer →
  24. Explain the kinds of Evil.Write your answer →
  25. Leibnitz’s monads have been classified into how many categories? Write.Write your answer →
  26. "Family is a social group." Explain.Write your answer →
  27. Explain the main basis of Social Stratification.Write your answer →
  28. Explicit the main agencies of Social Control.Syllabus: Social Control and Social ChangeWrite your answer →
  29. What is Acculturation?Write your answer →
  30. Explain the importance of ‘Jogimara Cave’.Write your answer →
  31. Describe the importance of Rajim from a historical and religious perspective.Write your answer →
  32. Describe the Folk musical instruments of Chhattisgarh. Explain any four musical instruments with examples.Write your answer →
  33. When, where, and for which purpose was the Indira Kala Sangeet University established?Write your answer →
  34. Explain in brief the ‘Ashtang-marg’ of Buddhism.Write your answer →
  35. How does Sankhya Philosophy prove the existence of the power of ‘Purusha’? Discuss.Write your answer →
  36. Discuss the statement of Descartes—“Cogito. Ergo Sum.” (I think, therefore I am.)Write your answer →
  37. What is Culture? Explain the interrelationship between Culture and Personality.Write your answer →
  38. What is Social Disorganisation? Discuss the main factors of Social Disorganisation.Write your answer →
  39. Write the names of the major tribal revolts in Chhattisgarh and throw light on any one such revolt.Write your answer →
  40. Mention the major festivals of Chhattisgarh. Write in detail about any one festival.Write your answer →
  41. Describe the main art forms of Chhattisgarh.Write your answer →
  42. Define Socialization and discuss its main theories.Write your answer →
  43. Define Social Process and explain in detail the Associative Social Process.Write your answer →
  44. According to Acharya Shankara, explain the concept of ‘Moksha’.Write your answer →
  45. "Kant’s criticism is the reconciliation of Rationalism and Empiricism." Discuss it.Write your answer →
  46. Discuss the constitutional provisions and the official efforts taken for the employment of Tribal youth in Scheduled Areas.Write your answer →

Paper-7

  1. Write down the names of the new schemes launched on the 150th Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi by the State Government.Write your answer →
  2. What is 'Customary Law'?Write your answer →
  3. How much compensation can be claimed under District Consumer Forum?Write your answer →
  4. Where is the complaint under the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Section 200 filed?Write your answer →
  5. Mention the name of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) Vikas Abhikaran/Prakostha.Write your answer →
  6. Write the names of Tribal Sub-plan areas of Chhattisgarh.Write your answer →
  7. What do you understand by "Tonhi"? Which Act has been passed by the Chhattisgarh Government to stop it?Write your answer →
  8. Which schemes are merged under 'Swarn Jayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojna'?Write your answer →
  9. Write the names of six main organs of the United Nations Organization.Write your answer →
  10. Explain the organization of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations Organization.Write your answer →
  11. Clarify the 'Follow-on' in the game of Cricket.Write your answer →
  12. Write a note on the World Health Organization.Write your answer →
  13. Explain the personal achievements of Sachin Tendulkar in Cricket.Write your answer →
  14. Write a short note on 'Brexit'.Write your answer →
  15. What are the major components of the Human Development Index (HDI)?Write your answer →
  16. What is the vision of the University Grants Commission (UGC)?Write your answer →
  17. What is Usual Status Unemployment (USU)?Write your answer →
  18. Which students are given admission in Industrial Training Institutions?Write your answer →
  19. What is meant by the Right to Education?Write your answer →
  20. What is meant by "Disguised Unemployment"?Write your answer →
  21. What is meant by "Demographic Dividend"?Write your answer →
  22. Why has the National Council for Teacher Education been established?Write your answer →
  23. Explain the Criminal Procedure Code 1973, Section 145.Write your answer →
  24. Explain Section 250(A) of the Chhattisgarh Land Revenue Code 1959.Write your answer →
  25. Write a brief note on "Universal PDS".Write your answer →
  26. Highlight the role of Panchayats and Self-Help Groups (SHG) in the "Chief Minister Nutrition Scheme".Write your answer →
  27. Write a note on the Tribal Advisory Council (Janjatiya Salahkar Parishad) of the State.Write your answer →
  28. Describe the Dronacharya Award.Write your answer →
  29. Examine the nature of the Veto in the Security Council.Write your answer →
  30. Comment on the principles of Panchsheel.Write your answer →
  31. Explain the importance of establishing Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya.Write your answer →
  32. Explain the main functions of the 'All India Technical Education Council' (AICTE).Write your answer →
  33. Explain the admission process of the 'Indian Institute of Technology' (IIT).Write your answer →
  34. Explain the importance of Girls' Education.Write your answer →
  35. Explain the importance of Skilled Human Resources.Write your answer →
  36. What are the aims and benefits of 'Scheduled Area'?Write your answer →
  37. What are the constitutional provisions for the economic development of Scheduled Tribes?Syllabus: Special provisions relating to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward ClassesWrite your answer →
  38. What is the Indian Constitution (102nd Amendment) Act, 2018, and Article 338B?Write your answer →
  39. Discuss the structure and functions of the World Trade Organization.Write your answer →
  40. Describe the 'Wide Ball' in the game of Cricket.Write your answer →
  41. "National Law University has been established as Second Generation Reforms." Explain.Write your answer →
  42. What are the objectives of the Ministry of Human Resource Development?Write your answer →
  43. Explain the meaning and importance of 'An Equal Primary Education'.Write your answer →
  44. Examine the role of the United Nations Organization in the Korean War (1950-53).Write your answer →
  45. Comment on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the role of the Human Rights Commission in Communist-Dictatorship Governments.Write your answer →
  46. Throw light on the responsibilities and work of the Department of Tribal and Scheduled Caste, Government of Chhattisgarh.Write your answer →
  47. What is Section 170(B) of the Chhattisgarh Land Revenue Code, 1959? Explain.Write your answer →
  48. Explain the importance of the New Education Policy, 2020 regarding Skill Development and Quality of Education.Write your answer →
  49. Throw light on the current employment policies of the Government of India.Write your answer →