CS (MAIN) 2018 Psychology Paper II Question Paper PDF | UPSC

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  • Year 2018
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination CS (MAIN) EXAM
Year 2018
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Psychology Paper II
Subject Psychology
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the Psychology Paper II from the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination held in 2018. The paper is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge of psychological concepts and their application. It consists of descriptive questions divided into two sections, with a total of eight questions. Candidates are required to answer five questions, including compulsory questions from each section. The exam allows three hours to complete and carries a maximum of 250 marks. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for success in the Civil Services examination, providing a clear understanding of the expected depth and breadth of knowledge in Psychology.

Major Topics Covered

  • Intelligence
  • Aptitude
  • Achievement Tests
  • Stress
  • Physical Illness
  • Optimism
  • Social Change
  • Community Psychology
  • Rehabilitation
  • Senior Citizens
  • Memory
  • Cognitive Decline
  • Cultural Factors
  • Social Support
  • Marginalized Communities
  • Empowerment
  • Systematic Desensitization
  • Phobic Reactions
  • Manic-Depressive Disorder
  • Etiology
  • Therapeutic Methods
  • Psychological Tests
  • Standardization
  • Giftedness
  • IQ
  • Creativity

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for CS (MAIN) EXAM 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

  • CS (MAIN) EXAM 2018 Psychology Paper I
  • CS (MAIN) EXAM 2017 Psychology Paper II
  • UPSC Psychology Optional Previous Year Papers
  • CS (MAIN) 2018 Psychology Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC Psychology Optional Answer Key 2018
  • UPSC CS (MAIN) Psychology Syllabus
  • Psychology Optional Subject Syllabus UPSC
  • UPSC CS (MAIN) Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुखपृष्ठ पर अंकित निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए।
  • प्राधिकृत माध्यम के अतिरिक्त अन्य किसी माध्यम में लिखे गए उत्तर पर कोई अंक नहीं मिलेंगे ।
  • प्रश्नों की शब्द सीमा, जहाँ विनिर्दिष्ट है, का अनुसरण किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • 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 स्पष्ट रूप से काटा जाना चाहिए।

  • 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.
  • 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) Bring out the similarities and differences between intelligence, aptitude, and achievement tests.
बुद्धि, अभिक्षमता, तथा उपलब्धि परीक्षणों के बीच समानताओं तथा अन्तरों को स्पष्ट कीजिए ।

(b) How does stress contribute to the causation of physical illness? Discuss the role of optimism as factor moderating the impact of stress.
प्रतिबल (दबाव) शारीरिक रोग का कारण बनने में किस प्रकार योगदान देता है ? प्रतिबल के प्रभाव को कम करने वाले कारक के रूप में, आशावाद की भूमिका का विवेचन कीजिए ।

(c) In the context of positive social change differentiate between first-order and second-order change. Why is the second-order change often the focus of community psychology?
सकारात्मक सामाजिक परिवर्तन के परिप्रेक्ष्य में प्रथम-क्रम तथा द्वितीय-क्रम परिवर्तन के बीच विभेदन कीजिए। क्या कारण है कि द्वितीय-क्रम परिवर्तन ही अक्सर सामुदायिक मनोविज्ञान का केंद्रबिंदु होता है ?

(d) What role do cultural factors play in rehabilitation of senior citizens with possible memory and cognitive decline? Comment on the significance of family and social support in such rehabilitation in India.
संभव स्मृति एवं संज्ञानात्मक पतन सहित वरिष्ठ नागरिकों के पुनर्वासन में सांस्कृतिक कारकों की क्या भूमिका होती है ? भारत में, इस प्रकार के पुनर्वासन में, परिवार तथा सामाजिक आलंब के महत्व पर टिप्पणी कीजिए ।

(e) In what specific ways can psychologists work for empowering the communities that have been marginalized by the society?
समाज द्वारा हाशिए पर कर दिए गए समुदायों के सशक्तिकरण के लिये, मनोविज्ञानी किन-किन विशिष्ट तरीकों से कार्य कर सकते हैं ?

Section A

Q2.

(a) Discuss the efficacy of systematic desensitization in reducing clients' phobic reactions. Illustrate your answer with suitable example.
सेवार्थी (रोगी) की दुर्भीति प्रतिक्रियाओं को कम करने में, क्रमबद्ध असंवेदीकरण की प्रभावोत्पादकता का विवेचन कीजिए । उपयुक्त उदाहरण के साथ अपना उत्तर स्पष्ट कीजिए ।

(b) Explain the etiology of manic-depressive disorder. Evaluate the suitability of therapeutic methods for the treatment of manic-depressive disorder.
उन्मादी अवसाद विकार की हेतुकी का वर्णन कीजिए । उन्मादी अवसाद विकार के उपचार हेतु चिकित्सीय विधियों की उपयुक्तता का मूल्यांकन कीजिए ।

(c) Discuss the different steps in the construction and standardization of psychological tests. Illustrate your answer with suitable example.
मनोवैज्ञानिक परीक्षणों के निर्माण तथा मानकीकरण में विभिन्न चरणों का विवेचन कीजिए । उपयुक्त उदाहरण के साथ अपने उत्तर को सुस्पष्ट कीजिए ।

Section A

Q3.

(a) How is giftedness identified and what are the issues in such identification in Indian context? How is giftedness related to IQ and creativity?
प्रतिभाशालिता को किस प्रकार पहचाना जाता है तथा भारतीय संदर्भ में ऐसी पहचान में क्या-क्या मुद्दे हैं ? प्रतिभाशालिता किस प्रकार बुद्धि-लब्धि (आई क्यू) तथा सर्जनात्मकता से संबंधित है ?

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

This paper is from the CS (MAIN) EXAM conducted by UPSC.

What is the subject and paper code of this question paper?

The subject is Psychology, and the paper is Psychology Paper II with the code EGT-D-PSYC.

In which year was this CS (MAIN) exam conducted?

This question paper is from the 2018 examination.

What is the maximum marks for Psychology Paper II?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

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The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.

How many questions are there in total in Psychology Paper II?

There are eight questions in total, divided into two sections.

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