CS (MAIN) 2017 Psychology Paper I Question Paper PDF | UPSC

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  • Year 2017
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination CS (MAIN) Exam
Year 2017
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 CS (MAIN) Examination held in 2017. The paper is designed to assess candidates' understanding of psychological concepts and their application. It consists of 8 descriptive questions divided into two sections, with a total maximum mark of 250 and a time limit of three hours. Candidates are required to answer five questions in total, including compulsory questions 1 and 5, and at least one from each section. This paper is a crucial resource for aspirants preparing for the Civil Services Main Examination, offering insights into the types of questions asked and the depth of knowledge expected.

Major Topics Covered

  • Social Problem Solving
  • Negative Reinforcement
  • Punishment
  • Behavior Modification
  • Research Findings
  • Subliminal Messages
  • Attitudes
  • Behavior Change
  • Scientific Study of Behavior
  • Memory
  • Amnesia (Anterograde, Retrograde)
  • Focus Group Discussion
  • Operant Conditioning
  • Toilet Training
  • Genes
  • Behavioral Genetics
  • Research Design
  • Teaching Methods

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 2016 Psychology Paper I
  • CS (MAIN) Exam 2018 Psychology Paper I
  • CS (MAIN) Exam 2017 Psychology Paper II
  • UPSC Psychology Optional Previous Year Papers
  • CS (MAIN) 2017 Psychology Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC CS Main Psychology Optional Answer Key 2017
  • UPSC CS (MAIN) Psychology Syllabus
  • UPSC Psychology Optional Subject Details

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ पर 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 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 दीजिये ।

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

(a) वर्णन कीजिए कि आपने किसी सामाजिक समस्या का समाधान निकालने के लिए मनोविज्ञान का इस्तेमाल किस प्रकार किया था ।
Describe how you used psychology to solve a social problem.

(b) निषेधात्मक प्रबलीकरण और दंड के बीच अंतर कीजिए। क्या आपके विचार में दंड व्यवहार का आशोधन करने का एक प्रभावी तरीका है ?
Distinguish between negative reinforcement and punishment. Do you think punishment is an effective way to modify behaviour?

(c) एक अध्ययन में, एक कॉलेज में भर्ती किए गए छात्रों की संख्या और हिंसा के बीच बहुत अधिक सहसंबंध पाया गया । अनुसंधान परिणाम की व्याख्या कीजिए ।
In a study, the number of students intake in a college correlated very highly with violence. Explain the research finding.

(d) क्या आप सोचते हैं कि अवसीम संदेश वास्तव में अभिवृत्तियों अथवा व्यवहार में महत्वपूर्ण परिवर्तन ला सकते हैं ? अनुसंधान साक्ष्य प्रस्तुत कीजिए ।
Do you think subliminal messages can actually lead to significant changes in attitudes or behaviour ? Cite research evidence.

(e) मनोविज्ञान, व्यवहार का वैज्ञानिक अध्ययन है । मूल्यांकन कीजिए ।
Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour. Evaluate.

Section A

Q2.

(a) हम क्यों भूल जाते हैं ? आघातोत्तर और अभिघातपूर्व स्मृतिलोप के बीच विभेदन कीजिए ।
Why do we forget ? Differentiate between anterograde and retrograde amnesia.

(b) ग्रामीण क्षेत्रों में शौचालयों के उपयोग को बढ़ावा देने के लिए ‘फ़ोकस समूह परिचर्या’ का आप किस प्रकार उपयोग कर सकते हैं ?
How can you use 'Focus Group Discussion' to promote use of toilets in rural areas?

(c) एक तीन-वर्ष के बालक को शौचालय का प्रशिक्षण देने के लिए, आप क्रियाप्रसूत अनुकूलन तकनीक का किस प्रकार अनुप्रयोग करेंगे ?
How would you apply Operant Conditioning technique for toilet training to a 3-year-old boy?

Section A

Q3.

(a) हम जो भी हैं, जीनों के कारण हैं । विवेचन कीजिए ।
Whatever we are, it is because of Genes. Discuss.

(b) यह सिद्ध करने के लिए कि शिक्षण की कोई विशेष विधि सर्वोत्तम परिणाम देती है, आप कौन से अनुसंधान अभिकल्प का अनुप्रयोग करेंगे ? वर्णन कीजिए ।
Which research design would you apply to prove that a particular method of teaching yields best results? Describe.

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