CS (Main) Exam 2021 Psychology Paper-I Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2021
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination CS (Main) Exam
Year 2021
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Psychology Paper-I
Subject Psychology
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the Psychology Paper-I from the CS (Main) Exam conducted by UPSC in 2021. The paper is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge of psychological principles and their application. It consists of eight questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total. Compulsory questions are number 1 and 5, and at least one question must be attempted from each section. The total marks for the paper are 250, and the allowed time is three hours. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for success in the Civil Services Main Examination.

Major Topics Covered

  • Intuition and Common Sense
  • Psychological Scientific Methods
  • Interpersonal Conflicts
  • Social Unrest
  • Group Brainstorming
  • Mass Media
  • Adolescent Behavior
  • Memory Construction
  • Eyewitness Testimony
  • Judicial Trial
  • Basic Research
  • Applied Research
  • Cognitive Decline
  • Elderly
  • Sensory Information Processing
  • Nature vs Nurture
  • Classical Conditioning

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  • Useful for CS (Main) Exam preparation
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  • Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
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Related Resources

  • CS (Main) Exam Psychology Paper-II
  • CS (Main) Exam General Studies Paper-I
  • CS (Main) Exam General Studies Paper-II
  • CS (Main) Exam General Studies Paper-III
  • CS (Main) Exam General Studies Paper-IV
  • CS (Main) Exam 2021 Psychology Paper-I Answer Key
  • CS (Main) Exam Psychology Syllabus
  • UPSC 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) सहजबोध और सामान्य समझ की क्या सीमाएँ हैं ? मनोवैज्ञानिक वैज्ञानिक विधियों पर क्यों जोर देते हैं ? चर्चा करें ।

What are the limits of intuition and common sense ? Why do psychologists emphasize on scientific methods ? Discuss.

(b) पारस्परिक संघर्षों और सामाजिक अशांति के समाधान में मनोवैज्ञानिक की भूमिका का वर्णन कीजिए ।

State the role of psychologist in resolving interpersonal conflicts and social unrest.

(c) समूह विचार-मंथन प्रक्रिया के दौरान आने वाली चुनौतियों पर चर्चा करें ।

Discuss the challenges during group brainstorming process.

(d) किशोरों के व्यवहार को आकार देने में जनसंचार माध्यमों की भूमिका का वर्णन करें । उपयुक्त उदाहरण देकर इसका समर्थन करें ।

Describe the role of mass media in shaping the behaviour of adolescents. Support it with appropriate examples.

(e) स्मृति निर्माण की अवधारणा के संदर्भ में न्यायिक परीक्षण में प्रत्यक्षदर्शी गवाही की सटीकता का मूल्यांकन कीजिए ।

With reference to the concept of memory construction evaluate the accuracy of eyewitness testimony in judicial trial.

Section A

Q2.

(a) बुनियादी और अनुप्रयुक्त अनुसंधान कैसे भिन्न होते हैं ? समझाइए कि कैसे बुनियादी शोध से ज्ञान व्यावहारिक समस्याओं को हल करने में मदद करता है ।

How do basic and applied research differ? Explain how knowledge from basic research helps solve practical problems.

(b) बुजुर्गों में संज्ञानात्मक गिरावट पैदा करने वाले कारकों पर चर्चा कीजिए ।

Discuss the factors causing cognitive decline in the elderly.

(c) संवेदी सूचनाओं का नीचे से ऊपर और ऊपर से नीचे प्रसंस्करण का वर्णन कीजिए ।

Describe the bottom-up and top-down processing of sensory information.

Section A

Q3.

(a) किसी व्यक्ति के शारीरिक, संज्ञानात्मक और सामाजिक-भावनात्मक विकास में प्रकृति (आनुवंशिक कारक) और पोषण (पर्यावरणीय कारक) कितना योगदान करते हैं ?

How much nature (genetic factors) and nurture (environmental factors) contribute to a person's physical, cognitive and socio-emotional development?

(b) चिरप्रतिष्ठित प्रानुकूलन (क्लासिकल कंडीशनिंग) के सिद्धान्तों का वर्णन कीजिए । वास्तविक जीवन में चिरप्रतिष्ठित प्रानुकूलन के सिद्धान्तों के अनुप्रयोग को उदाहरण दे कर समझाइये ।

Describe the principles of classical conditioning. Illustrate the application of classical conditioning principles in real life.

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What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the CS (Main) Exam, 2021.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is Psychology Paper-I.

Who conducts the CS (Main) Exam?

The exam is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the maximum marks for Psychology Paper-I?

The maximum marks for Psychology Paper-I are 250.

What is the time allowed for this paper?

The time allowed for Psychology Paper-I is Three Hours.

How many questions are there in Psychology Paper-I?

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

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