CS (MAIN) Exam 2016 Psychology Paper I Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2016
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination CS (MAIN) Exam
Year 2016
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 CS (MAIN) Exam conducted by UPSC in 2016. The paper is designed to assess candidates' understanding of psychological concepts and their application. It consists of descriptive questions, with a total maximum mark of 250 and a time limit of three hours. Aspirants preparing for the CS (MAIN) exam can use this paper to understand the exam pattern, question types, and the depth of knowledge required in Psychology. Practicing with previous year papers like this one is crucial for effective preparation and identifying areas for improvement.

Major Topics Covered

  • Psychology
  • Societal Problems
  • Confounding Variables
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Brain and Cognition
  • Adolescence
  • Amnesia
  • Memory
  • Experimental Designs
  • Sensory Input Processing

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

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  • Psychology Optional Paper I Previous Year Papers
  • CS (MAIN) Exam 2016 Psychology Paper I Answer Key
  • CS (MAIN) Exam Psychology Syllabus
  • Psychology Optional Subject Syllabus UPSC
  • CS (MAIN) Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Exam Pattern Psychology Optional

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ पर अंकित निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • उल्लिखित माध्यम के अतिरिक्त अन्य किसी माध्यम में लिखे गए उत्तर पर कोई अंक नहीं मिलेंगे ।
  • प्रश्नों के उत्तर निर्दिष्ट किये गये शब्द संख्या के अनुसार होना चाहिए अन्यथा विहित सीमा से कम या अधिक शब्दों में दिए गए उत्तरों के अंक काटे जा सकते हैं ।
  • प्रश्नों के उत्तरों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जाएगी ।
  • यदि काटा नहीं हो, तो प्रश्न के उत्तर की गणना की जाएगी चाहे वह उत्तर अंशतः दिया गया हो ।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़ा हुआ पृष्ठ या उसके अंश 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.
  • Questions no. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, any 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 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 each of the following questions in about 150 words:
निम्नलिखित प्रत्येक प्रश्न का उत्तर लगभग 150 शब्दों में दीजिए :

(a) स्पष्ट कीजिए कि मनोविज्ञान की मौलिक समझ सामाजिक समस्याओं के समाधान में किस प्रकार सहायक होती है।
Explain how the fundamental understanding of psychology is helpful in the resolution of societal problems.

(b) संकरण चर किसी प्रयोग के आभासी परिणामों को कैसे अप्रामाणिक बना सकते हैं ?
How can confounding variables invalidate the apparent results of an experiment?

(c) “संज्ञानात्मक मनोवैज्ञानिक प्राय: कम्प्यूटर का उपयोग मस्तिष्क और संज्ञान के बीच सम्बन्ध की व्याख्या करने में तुल्यरूपता के लिए करते हैं।” विवेचन कीजिए।
"Cognitive psychologists often use computer as an analogy to explain the relation between cognition and brain." Discuss.

(d) उन सर्वाधिक महत्त्वपूर्ण परिवर्तनों की पहचान कीजिए जो किशोरावस्था के दौरान घटित होते हैं ।
Identify the most important changes that occur during adolescence.

(e) स्मृतिलोप से आप क्या समझते हैं ? केस “एच.एम. के मस्तिष्कीय ऑपरेशन” के सन्दर्भ सहित स्मृतिलोप के प्रकारों को स्पष्ट कीजिए ।
What do you understand by amnesia ? Illustrate the types of amnesia with reference to the case of "H.M.'s brain operation".

Section A

Q2.

(a) समुचित उदाहरणों सहित एकल-समूह और बहु-समूह डिज़ाइनों की प्रमुख विशेषताओं का विवेचन कीजिए ।
Discuss, with suitable examples, the key characteristics of within-group and between-groups designs.

(b) संवेदी इनपुट के प्रक्रमण का वर्णन कीजिए और स्पष्ट कीजिए कि कैसे यह चयनित, संघटित और व्याख्यायित किया जाता है।
Describe the processing of sensory input and explain how it is selected, organized and interpreted.

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What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the CS (MAIN) Exam.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is for Psychology Paper I.

What is the conducting body?

The conducting body is UPSC.

In which year was this exam conducted?

This exam was conducted in 2016.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper is 250.

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The time allowed is three hours.

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