Psychology HCS Mains 2023 Question Paper (Haryana)
- Year 2023
- Conducted By Haryana Government
- Questions 11
- Maximum Marks 200
- Duration 3 Hours
- Languages English & Hindi
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Psychology |
| Year | 2023 |
| Conducting Body | Haryana Government |
| Paper | HCS (Ex.Br.) & Other Allied Services Mains Exam |
| Subject | Psychology |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 200 |
| Number of Questions | 11 |
| Question Type | Descriptive / Subjective |
Page 1 presents the Psychology exam header for the 2023 HCS (Ex.Br.) & Other Allied Services Mains, detailing time, maximum marks, and language instructions. Page 2 contains Section-A questions after repair of the OCR, with descriptive prompts across core topics: behaviorism, application of psychology to societal problems, steps in scientific research, correlation and regression, memory systems, problem solving, motivation of disadvantaged, Indian approaches to personality, quasi-experimental design, laws of perceptual organization, and rehabilitation of substance abuse. The page also collects the 11 sub-parts of the Section-A questions (Q1: a–e; Q2: a–c; Q3: a–c) into a clean, line-separated objective question format for SEO-focused extraction. Overall themes span fundamentals of psychology, research methods, memory, perception, personality, and applied psychology in social contexts.
Major Topics Covered
- Behaviorism
- Memory systems
- Correlation and regression
- Steps in scientific research
- Problem solving
- Motivation of disadvantaged
- Indian approach to personality
- Quasi-experimental design
- Laws of perceptual organization
- Rehabilitation of substance abuse
- Learning
- Cognition
- Research methods
- Personality psychology
- Experimental design
- Statistical reasoning
- Psychological testing
- Societal applications of psychology
- Memory processes
- Behavioral psychology
Why This Paper is Important
- Useful for Psychology 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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Instructions
- 2023 Psychology मनोविज्ञान Time: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 200 अधिकतम अंक : 200 समय: 3 घंटे
- प्रश्न प्रत्र के लिए विशिष्ट अनुदेश TG 13
- This paper is divided into two Sections, Section-A and Section-B. ये प्रश्नपत्र दो खंडों में विभाजित है, खंड-A और खंड-B
- Each Section contains four (4) questions. प्रत्येक खंड में चार प्रश्न है।
- Candidate has to attempt five questions in all. परीक्षार्थी को पांच प्रश्नों का उत्तर लिखना है।
- Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, THREE questions are to be attempted choosing at least ONE question from each Section. प्रश्न संख्या 1 और 5 अनिवार्य है और शेष प्रश्नों में से किन्हीं तीन का उत्तर लिखना है, प्रत्येक खंड से एक प्रश्न को हल करना है।
- Word limit in questions, where specified, should be adhered to. प्रश्नों में शब्द सीमा, जहाँ विनिर्दिष्ट है, का अनुसरण किया जाना चाहिए।
- The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it. प्रत्येक प्रश्न/ भाग के लिए नियत अंक उसके सामने दिए गए हैं।
- Questions are printed in English & Hindi languages.
- In case of any ambiguity in translation of any question, English version shall be treated as final. प्रत्येक प्रश्न हिन्दी और अंग्रेजी दोनों भाषाओं में छपा है। प्रश्नों के अनुवाद में किसी अस्पष्टता की स्थिति में, अंग्रेजी सस्करण को ही अन्तिम माना जाएगा। fusels for head of the com- (1) Psychology / 2023
Questions (page 2)
Q1. 1(a) Discuss the role of behaviorism in the development of scientific psychology.
Q2.
1(b) Discuss the application of psychology to solving societal problems.
1(b) सामाजिक समस्याओं के समाधान में मनोविज्ञान के अनुप्रयोग की विवेचना कीजिए।
Q3.
1
(c) Describe the steps in scientific research.
1
(c) वैज्ञानिक अनुसंधान में शामिल चरणों का वर्णन कीजिए।
Q4.
1(d) Explain the concepts of correlation and regression.
1(d) सहसंबंध और प्रतिगमन के संप्रत्ययों की व्याख्या कीजिए।
Q5.
1(e) Describe the three systems of memory.
1(e) स्मृति की तीन प्रणालियों का वर्णन कीजिए।
Q6.
2(a) Describe different methods of problem solving. (Word limit: 250)
2(a) समस्या समाधान की विभिन्न विधियों का वर्णन कीजिए। (शब्द सीमा: 250)
Q7.
2(b) Discuss the psychological strategies for motivating disadvantaged. (Word limit: 300)
2(b) वंचितों को प्रेरित करने के लिए मनोवैज्ञानिक रणनीतियों की विवेचना कीजिए। (शब्द सीमा:300)
Q8.
2
(c) Describe the Indian approach to personality. (Word limit: 300)
2
(c) व्यक्तित्व के भारतीय दृष्टिकोण का वर्णन कीजिए। (शब्द सीमा:300)
Q9.
3(a) Describe quasi-experimental design and its types. (Word limit: 300)
3(a) अर्ध-प्रायोगिक अभिकल्प एवं इसके प्रकारों का वर्णन कीजिए। (शब्द सीमा:300)
Q10.
3(b) Describe the laws of perceptual organization (Word limit: 250)
3(b) प्रात्यक्षिक संगठन के नियमों का वर्णन कीजिए। (शब्द सीमा: 250)
Q11.
3
(c) Discuss the methods of rehabilitation of persons with substance abuse (Word limit: 300)
3
(c) मादक द्रव्यों के व्यसन वाले व्यक्तियों के पुनर्वास के तरीकों का वर्णन कीजिए। (शब्द सीमा: 300)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the sections of the paper?
The paper is divided into two sections, Section A and Section B.
How many questions must a candidate attempt?
Candidates must attempt five questions in total.
Which questions are compulsory?
Questions 1 and 5 are compulsory.
Where can I find Section A topics?
Section A includes descriptive prompts on behaviorism, scientific research steps, correlation and regression, memory systems, and more (Q1–Q3 sub-parts).
What is the total time and maximum marks?
Time allowed is 3 hours; maximum marks are 200.
In which languages is the paper available?
Questions are printed in English and Hindi; English is treated as final in case of ambiguity.