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MPPSC Mains 2019: previous year questions

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Paper-I

  1. What is De Monarchia?Write your answer →
  2. What is Mitathal?Write your answer →
  3. Explain Rigvedic Panchvrishni.Write your answer →
  4. What is Dauvarika?Write your answer →
  5. What is Abhidhamma Pitaka?Write your answer →
  6. What is Kitab-E-Nauras?Write your answer →
  7. Explain Orientalism.Write your answer →
  8. What are Restorative Rebellions?Write your answer →
  9. Who was Satish Chandra Basu?Write your answer →
  10. Who was Usha Mehta?Write your answer →
  11. What was the JP Movement?Write your answer →
  12. Where is Navdatoli located?Write your answer →
  13. What is Bhoomija?Write your answer →
  14. What is Fefariya?Write your answer →
  15. Section A - Short Answer Type Questions (10x6=60)Write your answer →
  16. Examine the causes of the First World War.Write your answer →
  17. Discuss the intellectual causes of the 1789 French Revolution.Write your answer →
  18. Describe the religious life of the Indus Valley Civilisation.Write your answer →
  19. Evaluate the effects of Alexander's (Sikander's) invasion.Write your answer →
  20. Describe the development of temple architecture in South India.Write your answer →
  21. How did Razia Sultan influence the politics of her time? Explain.Write your answer →
  22. Evaluate Krishnadevaraya as a patron of art and literature.Write your answer →
  23. How was the Indian Constitution framed? Write.Write your answer →
  24. Throw light on the nature of the tribal movement in nineteenth-century India.Write your answer →
  25. Explain the 'Drain of Wealth Theory' of Dadabhai Naoroji.Write your answer →
  26. Discuss the religious and cultural significance of Ujjain.Write your answer →
  27. Throw light on food (gastro) tourism in Madhya Pradesh.Syllabus: 1.7 Indian Culture, Heritage with special reference to M.P.Write your answer →
  28. Section A - Long Answer Type Questions (3x15=45)Write your answer →
  29. How did the Renaissance impact international trade, and what was the further impact of trade on culture in Europe? OR Describe the Harappan town planning in the context of water management and sanitation.Write your answer →
  30. Describe the characteristic features of the accountable administration of Ashoka, the Mauryan King. OR How did the British conquest of India disrupt the traditional Indian industry-based economy?Syllabus: 1.4 Impact of British Rule on Indian economy and society, Indian…Write your answer →
  31. Describe the political history of Central India under the Gupta rule (4th century CE - 7th century CE). OR Write the historical importance of Burhanpur as a tourist place.Syllabus: 1.3 Moguls and their administration, emergence of composite culture…Write your answer →
  32. Section B - Very Short Answer Type Questions (15x3=45)Write your answer →
  33. Angel Waterfall is located on which river?Write your answer →
  34. Where is the Panama Canal located?Write your answer →
  35. Which district of Madhya Pradesh has the highest diamond reserves?Write your answer →
  36. Which agro-climatic zone in Madhya Pradesh has a higher percentage of irrigated land?Write your answer →
  37. According to the Census of India 2011, which State has the highest difference in male and female literacy?Write your answer →
  38. Write the name of the place of origin of the Narmada river.Write your answer →
  39. Which Kharif crops are insured under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) in Madhya Pradesh?Write your answer →
  40. Write the measures for reclamation of fertility in alkaline and saline soils.Write your answer →
  41. What is the rank of Madhya Pradesh in the country according to the production of food grains as per Economic Survey 2021-22?Write your answer →
  42. What are the natural causes of groundwater pollution?Write your answer →
  43. What is a disaster?Write your answer →
  44. What are the extreme drought-affected areas of India?Write your answer →
  45. What is the National Disaster Response Force?Write your answer →
  46. Which gas was leaked during the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, 1984?Write your answer →
  47. Which natural factors are responsible for landslides in mountain regions?Write your answer →
  48. Section B - Short Answer Type Questions (10x6=60)Write your answer →
  49. What is the food processing industry? Describe in brief the food processing industries of Madhya Pradesh.Write your answer →
  50. Write an account of the production and distribution of petroleum in India.Write your answer →
  51. Describe the pulse-producing areas of Madhya Pradesh.Write your answer →
  52. What are the steps taken for land reforms in India?Write your answer →
  53. Which methods are used for soil conservation in India?Write your answer →
  54. Write the causes of impurities in drinking water.Write your answer →
  55. Write a note on watershed management in Madhya Pradesh.Write your answer →
  56. Give an account of the new techniques used in irrigation in Madhya Pradesh.Write your answer →
  57. What are man-made disasters? Give examples.Write your answer →
  58. Discuss the relief and rehabilitation program during disaster management.Syllabus: 4.1 Man-made and Natural disastersWrite your answer →
  59. Write the causes and consequences of the Kutch earthquake, 2001.Write your answer →
  60. Write the causes and consequences of the Uttarakhand Flash Flood, 2013.Write your answer →
  61. Section B - Long Answer Type Questions (3x15=45)Write your answer →
  62. Give an account of the cement industry in Madhya Pradesh. OR Discuss the distribution and production of coal in India.Syllabus: 1.7 Indian Culture, Heritage with special reference to M.P.Write your answer →
  63. Mention the problems related to the storage and transportation of food grains in India. OR Describe the distribution and production of major minerals in Madhya Pradesh.Syllabus: Emergence of India as a Republic Nation, Reorganization of States…Write your answer →
  64. Explain the concept of natural disasters and suggest the measures for mitigation. OR Discuss the distribution of tribes in Madhya Pradesh.Syllabus: 4.1 Man-made and Natural disastersWrite your answer →

Paper-II

  1. What are the two main provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019?Write your answer →
  2. Identify the five items transferred to the Concurrent List after the introduction of the Indian Constitution in 1950.Write your answer →
  3. Explain the concept of 'Gram Sabha' in Madhya Pradesh.Write your answer →
  4. When and why was the Competition Commission of India formed?Write your answer →
  5. What do you understand by CAPART?Write your answer →
  6. Mention any two main objectives of Self-Help Groups in India.Write your answer →
  7. What is Mandamus?Write your answer →
  8. Mention any two main issues related to India's internal security at present.Syllabus: Security issues: External and InternalWrite your answer →
  9. What is social media?Write your answer →
  10. What is the name of the Ministry responsible for the administration of the Right to Information Act, 2005?Write your answer →
  11. Mention any two main features of the Information Technology Act, 2000.Write your answer →
  12. What is 'Public Interest Litigation'?Syllabus: Public Interest LitigationWrite your answer →
  13. Mention any two provisions made for the protection of the interests of consumers.Write your answer →
  14. Write any two Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens mentioned in the Indian Constitution.Write your answer →
  15. Write the names of any two standing committees of the Lok Sabha.Write your answer →
  16. Discuss the ideals and values enshrined in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.Write your answer →
  17. Write a brief note on the discretionary powers of the Governor.Write your answer →
  18. Briefly discuss the emergency powers of the President of India.Write your answer →
  19. Mention the factors responsible for the decline of prestige of the Indian Parliament.Write your answer →
  20. Describe the powers of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes.Write your answer →
  21. Write a brief note on the role of the National Commission for Women.Write your answer →
  22. Discuss the basic features of Local Self-Government in India.Write your answer →
  23. Elucidate the basic characteristics of community-based organizations (CBOs).Syllabus: Community-based organizations (CBO), Non Government Organizations…Write your answer →
  24. Discuss the liabilities of companies under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.Write your answer →
  25. "Challenges to internal security are far more potent than our structure designed to deal with them." Comment.Write your answer →
  26. Briefly evaluate the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.Syllabus: The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993Write your answer →
  27. Discuss the provisions of penalty on a designated officer failing to provide services within the stipulated time under the Madhya Pradesh Lok Sewaon Ke Pradan Ki Guarantee Adhiniyam, 2010.Syllabus: The Madhya Pradesh Lok Sewaon ke Pradan ki Guarantee Adhiniyam- 2010Write your answer →
  28. Discuss in detail the emergence and evolution of the basic structure doctrine of the Indian Constitution.Syllabus: Constitution of India:- Its Foundation, characteristics, Basic…Write your answer →
  29. Describe the role and functions of the National Human Rights Commission of India as the protector of human rights.Syllabus: Accountability and Rights:- Competition Commission, Consumer Forum…Write your answer →
  30. Explain the importance of the Directive Principles of State Policy and highlight how these are different from Fundamental Rights.Syllabus: Conceptual elements:- Objectives, fundamental rights and duties…Write your answer →
  31. Discuss the significance of Lok Adalat as an effective dispute resolution mechanism.Write your answer →
  32. Critically evaluate the efficacy of the Right to Information as a mechanism of accountability and transparency in governance.Syllabus: Ethics and Values in Public AdministrationWrite your answer →
  33. Critically examine the impacts of social media on election and voting behavior.Write your answer →

Paper-III

  1. The mass of an object is 20 kg. What will be its weight on Earth?Write your answer →
  2. The circumference of a circle is 33 cm. Find its area.Write your answer →
  3. Rahul bought a sweater and saved ₹200 when a discount of 25% was given. What was the price of the sweater before the discount?Write your answer →
  4. What is the significant contribution of Indian scientist Sir C.V. Raman in Physics?Write your answer →
  5. What is geothermal energy?Write your answer →
  6. What do you mean by E-waste management?Write your answer →
  7. Which physical process takes place in the Sun for energy production? Define it.Write your answer →
  8. What is plagiarism?Write your answer →
  9. What is fullerene?Write your answer →
  10. Write drawbacks of Rutherford’s atomic model.Write your answer →
  11. What are 'Micelles'? How are they formed?Write your answer →
  12. What is gene flow?Write your answer →
  13. Why does water hyacinth float on the surface of water?Write your answer →
  14. What do you mean by an ecosystem?Write your answer →
  15. What is an ecological footprint?Write your answer →
  16. Explain the uses of nanotechnology in agriculture and medicine.Write your answer →
  17. A dice is thrown. What is the probability of getting:Write your answer →
  18. (i) A prime numberWrite your answer →
  19. (ii) A number greater than 4Write your answer →
  20. (iii) A number smaller than 5Write your answer →
  21. Describe the universal law of gravitation.Write your answer →
  22. Why are alternative sources of energy required?Syllabus: Current status of alternative sources of energy and their future prospectsWrite your answer →
  23. Write a short note on Intellectual Property Rights.Syllabus: Patents and Intellectual Property Rights. (TRIPS & TRIMS)Write your answer →
  24. Explain the role of Information and Communication Technology in telecommunication.Syllabus: Emerging technologies like Information and Communication TechnologyWrite your answer →
  25. What is a chemical formula? Explain.Write your answer →
  26. Explain oxidation-reduction reaction.Write your answer →
  27. How does sewage pollute water?Write your answer →
  28. What is the ozone layer? How do chlorofluorocarbons affect the ozone layer?Write your answer →
  29. What is photosynthesis? Explain.Write your answer →
  30. What are greenhouse gases? Explain.Write your answer →
  31. Write Newton's laws of motion and explain in detail.Write your answer →
  32. What do you mean by conventional and non-conventional resources of energy? Write the differences between them.Syllabus: Conventional and Non-Conventional Sources of EnergyWrite your answer →
  33. Write short notes on: (a) Compound and mixture (b) Washing sodaWrite your answer →
  34. What are metals and non-metals? Write down their physical and chemical properties.Syllabus: Soil:- Physical, chemical and biological properties of soil, soil…Write your answer →
  35. What is environmental degradation? Explain its important causes and effects.Syllabus: Environmental degradation: its causes, effects and remediesWrite your answer →
  36. What is solid waste management? Describe its important methods.Write your answer →
  37. Enumerate important components of the secondary sector in India.Write your answer →
  38. What do you mean by the Multidimensional Poverty Index?Write your answer →
  39. Write some non-economic factors of economic development.Syllabus: Factors of economic developmentWrite your answer →
  40. What are the different sources of rural credit?Write your answer →
  41. What do you mean by Food Security?Write your answer →
  42. What are the advantages of the 'Ujjwala' Yojana?Write your answer →
  43. Write the important components of the infrastructural sector.Write your answer →
  44. Write the region-wise major crops of Madhya Pradesh.Syllabus: Emergence of India as a Republic Nation, Reorganization of States…Write your answer →
  45. Write three major economic steps taken by India for Globalization.Write your answer →
  46. What do you mean by inclusive growth?Write your answer →
  47. Write the main objectives of economic planning in India.Write your answer →
  48. Write the main features of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act.Write your answer →
  49. What do you mean by the Open Market System?Write your answer →
  50. What is the Repo Rate?Write your answer →
  51. What do you mean by regulated agricultural markets?Write your answer →
  52. Write the objectives and functions of SEBI.Write your answer →
  53. What do you mean by disinvestment? Write the weaknesses of it in India.Write your answer →
  54. Explain the 'PURA' model of development.Write your answer →
  55. Give reasons for the rapid economic growth of the service sector in India.Write your answer →
  56. Analyze the potential of Solar Energy in India.Write your answer →
  57. What are the main problems of urbanization?Write your answer →
  58. Analyze the major weaknesses of Madhya Pradesh's agricultural sector.Syllabus: Emergence of India as a Republic Nation, Reorganization of States…Write your answer →
  59. Discuss in brief about the five pillars of 'Atma Nirbhar Bharat'.Write your answer →
  60. Write a short note on 'Surajdhara Yojana' and 'Annapurna Yojana'.Write your answer →
  61. State the weaknesses of the cooperative movement in India.Write your answer →
  62. What do you mean by Food Subsidy? Explain the components of Food Subsidy in India.Write your answer →
  63. Examine the Buffer Stock Policy in India.Write your answer →
  64. Discuss in detail regarding slow industrialization in Madhya Pradesh with facts and figures.Write your answer →
  65. Define and distinguish between economic growth and economic development. How is the qualitative concept of economic development expressed with the help of the Human Development Index?Syllabus: Indicator of development, Human development & Economic developmentWrite your answer →
  66. Explain in detail about challenges and concerns for the Indian Banking System.Syllabus: Public distribution system,(MP Specific ) current trends and…Write your answer →
  67. Explain in detail about various concepts of National Income Accounting and write a note on Green Accounting.Syllabus: National Income and Accounting SystemWrite your answer →
  68. Write an essay on the effect of COVID-19 on the current trends and challenges in the Indian economy.Syllabus: Public distribution system,(MP Specific ) current trends and…Write your answer →
  69. What are the various opinions about the poverty line in India? Is the concept of Universal Basic Income appropriate?Write your answer →

Paper-IV

  1. Section A - Very Short Answer Type Questions (15x3=45)Write your answer →
  2. Define attitude.Write your answer →
  3. Write two important functions of attitude.Write your answer →
  4. What do you understand by persuasive communication?Write your answer →
  5. What is the difference between prejudice and discrimination?Write your answer →
  6. What do you mean by intelligence?Write your answer →
  7. Why is integrity necessary for civil administration?Syllabus: Ethics and Values in Public AdministrationWrite your answer →
  8. Explain Ekatma Manavavada of Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay.Write your answer →
  9. What are moral values?Write your answer →
  10. Discuss Gandhi’s theory of Satyagraha.Write your answer →
  11. What do you mean by objectivity?Write your answer →
  12. What is good governance?Write your answer →
  13. Why is transparency important in administrative services?Write your answer →
  14. Discuss the efforts made by Raja Ram Mohan Roy to reform society.Write your answer →
  15. What are the main causes of corruption?Write your answer →
  16. What do you understand by Whistleblower?Write your answer →
  17. Section B - Short Answer Type Questions (15x6=90)Write your answer →
  18. Discuss the development and formation of attitudes.Write your answer →
  19. By explaining the characteristics of stereotypes, discuss the reasons for their development in Indian society.Write your answer →
  20. What do you understand by aptitude? Discuss various aptitude tests.Write your answer →
  21. Discuss the main components of emotional intelligence.Write your answer →
  22. Why are integrity, impartiality, and dedication essential in a civil servant?Syllabus: AptitudeWrite your answer →
  23. Why are qualities like ‘tolerance’ and ‘sympathy towards weaker sections’ necessary for a civil servant?Syllabus: AptitudeWrite your answer →
  24. State the importance of ‘Codes of Conduct’ for civil servants.Syllabus: code of conduct for civil servantsWrite your answer →
  25. Can the ‘Eightfold Path’ of Buddha be the ethical guide for civil servants? Comment.Syllabus: Ethics and Values in Public AdministrationWrite your answer →
  26. State the salient features of Vivekananda's ‘Universal Religion’.Write your answer →
  27. Discuss Kautilya's views regarding civil administration.Write your answer →
  28. Do the ‘means’ justify the ends? Comment.Write your answer →
  29. State Tagore’s concept of ‘Humanism’.Write your answer →
  30. "Prevention is better than cure." Comment in the context of corruption.Write your answer →
  31. State the ill-effects of corruption.Write your answer →
  32. Point out the role of family in minimizing corruption.Syllabus: Corruption:- Types and Causes of corruption, effects of corruption…Write your answer →
  33. What ethical dilemmas are faced by civil servants in the present scenario?Syllabus: Ethics and Values in Public AdministrationWrite your answer →
  34. Discuss the eight main components of good governance.Write your answer →
  35. State the role of the audit system in eliminating corruption.Write your answer →