UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 Psychology Paper I PDF

Central Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2023

  • Year 2023
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAMINATION
Year 2023
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Psychology Paper - I
Subject Psychology
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the Psychology Paper I from the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination held in 2023. The paper is designed to assess candidates' understanding of psychological concepts through descriptive questions. It has a total of 8 questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total. Questions 1 and 5 are compulsory, and at least one question must be attempted from each section. The paper allows three hours to complete and carries a maximum of 250 marks. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for administrative roles through the civil services.

Major Topics Covered

  • Psychological Research Methods
  • Descriptive Research
  • Diagnostic Research
  • Subliminal Perception
  • Advertising
  • Learning Theories
  • Chemotherapy
  • Problem Solving
  • Computer Technology in Psychology
  • Multiple Intelligence Theory
  • Research Methodology
  • Perceptual Organization
  • Perceptual Readiness
  • Mental Health

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAMINATION preparation
  • Helps understand the latest exam pattern
  • Useful for practice and self-assessment
  • Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
  • Helpful for analysing question trends

Related Resources

  • Psychology Paper II - Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023
  • General Studies Paper I - Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023
  • General Studies Paper II - Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023
  • General Studies Paper III - Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023
  • General Studies Paper IV - Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 Psychology Paper I Answer Key
  • Civil Services Main 2023 Psychology Paper I Solutions
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Psychology Syllabus

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुखपृष्ठ पर निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए।
  • प्राधिकृत माध्यम के अतिरिक्त अन्य किसी माध्यम में लिखे गए उत्तर पर कोई अंक नहीं मिलेंगे।
  • प्रश्नों को शब्द सीमा, जहाँ उल्लिखित है, को माना जाना चाहिए तथा यदि उत्तर की शब्द-सीमा मान्य सीमा से ज्यादा अधिक अथवा ज्यादा कम हो, तो अंकों में कटौती की जा सकती है।
  • प्रश्नों के प्रयासों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जाएगी।
  • आंशिक रूप से दिए गए प्रश्नों के उत्तर को भी मान्यता दी जाएगी यदि उसे काटा न गया हो ।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़े गए कोई पृष्ठ अथवा पृष्ठ के भाग को पूर्णतः काट दीजिए ।

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS and printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
  • Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, THREE are to be attempted choosing at least ONE question from each Section.
  • The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
  • Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided.
  • No marks will be given for answers written in a medium other than the authorized one.
  • Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to and if answered in much longer or shorter than the prescribed length, marks may be deducted.
  • Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order.
  • Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. Answer the following questions in about 150 words each :
निम्नलिखित प्रत्येक प्रश्न का उत्तर लगभग 150 शब्दों में दीजिए :

(a) वर्णनात्मक प्रकार के शोध से निदानात्मक शोध कैसे भिन्न हैं ? प्रत्येक का उपयुक्त उदाहरण देकर प्रश्न का उत्तर दें।
How is descriptive type of research different from diagnostic research ? Answer the question giving suitable example of each.

(b) "21 वीं सदी में मनोवैज्ञानिक अध्ययनों में मानसिक स्वास्थ्य अध्ययन प्रमुख प्रचलन (ट्रेंड) है।"
— चर्चा कीजिए ।
"Mental health study is the major trend in Psychological studies in the 21st century."
— Discuss.

(c) अवचेतन (सब्लिमिनल) प्रत्यक्षण से आपका क्या अभिप्राय है ? उपयुक्त उदाहरण की सहायता से विज्ञापन में इसकी भूमिका की चर्चा कीजिए ।
What do you mean by subliminal perception ? Discuss its role in advertising with the help of suitable example.

(d) आपका रिश्तेदार रसोचिकित्सा (कीमोथैरपी) से होकर गुजर रहा है । आपका अधिगम सिद्धान्तों से सम्बन्धित ज्ञान कैसे मददगार होगा ?
Your relative is going through chemotherapy. How your knowledge about learning theories will be helpful?

(e) समस्या समाधान में सहायक कारकों की चर्चा कीजिए ।
Discuss the factors facilitating in problem-solving.

Section A

Q2.

(a) मनोवैज्ञानिक अध्ययनों में कंप्यूटर टेक्नोलॉजी के उपयोग पर विस्तृत चर्चा करें। इस क्षेत्र में हाल के उपयुक्त शोध कार्यों का हवाला देते हुए अपना जवाब दें।
Explain in detail the use of computer technology in psychological studies. Give your answer citing appropriate recent work in the field.

(b) बहु-प्रतिभा सिद्धान्त और उनके मापन का वर्णन करें।
Describe multiple intelligence theory and its measurement.

(c) शोध विधि किसी भी शोध की रीढ़ की हड्डी क्यों मानी जाती है ? सार्थक (साउंड) और विश्वसनीय परिणामों के लिए मनोवैज्ञानिक शोधों में लिये जाने वाले विभिन्न चरणों (स्टेप्स्) की चर्चा करें ।
Why is research method considered to be the back-bone of any research? Discuss various steps to be undertaken in Psychological research for sound and reliable results.

Section A

Q3.

(a) प्रात्यक्षिक संगठन को पूर्व अनुभव और प्रात्यक्षिक तत्परता के संदर्भ में प्रभावित करने वाले कारकों का वर्णन करें ।
Describe the factors influencing perceptual organization with reference to past experiences and perceptual readiness.

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What is the name of the exam for which this paper was conducted?

This paper is from the CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAMINATION.

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The subject is Psychology, specifically Paper I.

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The examination year is 2023.

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The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

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The time allowed is three hours.

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