UPSC Psychology Paper II 2019 Question Paper PDF | Mains Exam

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  • Year 2019
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination UPSC Civil Services Main Examination
Year 2019
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Psychology Paper II
Subject Psychology
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This document contains the Psychology Paper II for the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination held in 2019. The paper, conducted by UPSC, is divided into two sections with a total of eight questions. Candidates are required to answer five questions in total, with questions 1 and 5 being compulsory. At least one question must be attempted from each section. The paper allows three hours to complete and carries a maximum of 250 marks. It is printed in both Hindi and English, catering to a bilingual audience. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to score well in the Psychology optional subject during the Mains examination.

Major Topics Covered

  • Validity and Reliability in Psychology
  • Study Habits and Planning
  • Academic Performance Factors
  • Media Influence
  • Successful Aging
  • Group Membership and Social Behavior
  • Psychological Impact of Media on Adolescents
  • Therapeutic Approaches in Psychology
  • Prejudice and Discrimination
  • Cognitive Therapy for Depression

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for Civil Services Main Examination 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

  • UPSC Psychology Paper I 2019
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2018 Psychology Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2020 Psychology Paper II
  • UPSC Psychology Paper II 2019 Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination Psychology Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination Pattern
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination
  • UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ 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 कोइ 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 in about 150 words each:
निम्नलिखित में से प्रत्येक का लगभग 150 शब्दों में उत्तर दीजिए:

(a) यद्यपि वैधता को प्रायः विश्वसनीयता की आवश्यकता होती है, यह उलटा सही नहीं होता है । व्याख्या कीजिए ।

Even though validity often requires reliability, the reverse is not true. Explain.

(b) ‘‘यदि आप यह स्वीकार करते हैं कि अध्ययन प्राकृतिक रूप से नहीं होता है, तो यह स्पष्ट है कि यथेष्ट अध्ययन को प्रोत्साहित करने हेतु किसी को सुव्यवस्थित कार्ययोजना स्थापित करने की आवश्यकता होगी ।’’ इस वक्तव्य पर टिप्पणी कीजिए तथा महत्त्वपूर्ण उपायों पर प्रकाश डालिए ।

"If you accept that studying does not come naturally, then it is apparent that one should need to set-up an organized schedule to promote adequate study." Comment on this statement and highlight the important steps.

(c) शैक्षिक प्रदर्शन को सकारात्मक या नकारात्मक रूप से प्रभावित कर सकने वाले कारकों का वर्णन कीजिए ।

Describe factors that may positively or negatively affect academic performance.

(d) विवेचना कीजिए कि मीडिया में समावेशित समाचार हमें क्यों और कैसे प्रभावित करते हैं ।

Discuss why and how news coverage in the media affects us.

(e) सफल जरण क्या है ? सफल जरण के संघटक क्या हैं ?

What is successful aging? What are the components of successful aging?

Section A

Q2.

(a) व्याख्या कीजिए कि क्यों समूह सदस्यता का सामाजिक व्यवहारों एवं निर्णयों पर एक शक्तिशाली प्रभाव हो सकता है।

Explain why group membership can have a powerful influence on social behaviours and decisions.

(b) मीडिया में हो रहे द्रुतगामी परिवर्तनों, विशेषतः इंटरनेट और स्मार्टफोनस्, की स्थिति में किशोरवयों पर इनके मनोवैज्ञानिक प्रभाव की विवेचना कीजिए ।

Given the rapid changes that are taking place in the Media, specially the internet and smartphones, discuss the psychological impact of these on adolescents.

(c) चिकित्सा का कोई भी एक प्रकार प्रत्येक समस्या में सर्वोत्तम रूप में कार्य क्यों नहीं करता है ? एक संकलक उपागम कैसे इसका एक उत्तर है ?

Why no single form of therapy works best for every problem? How an eclectic approach is an answer to it?

Section A

Q3.

(a) पूर्वाग्रह और भेदभाव में क्या अन्तर है ? हम आज पूर्वाग्रह के जिन नये रूपों को देख रहे हैं उनकी विवेचना कीजिए।

What is the difference between prejudice and discrimination? Discuss the newer forms of prejudice that we see today.

(b) एक रोगी के नैदानिक अवसाद के कारण को संज्ञानात्मक चिकित्सा कैसे व्याख्या करेगी तथा उपचारार्थ चिकित्सा उपागम क्या होगा ?

How would cognitive therapy explain the cause for clinical depression of a client and what would be the therapeutic approach followed for the treatment?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam for which this Psychology Paper II was conducted?

This is the Psychology Paper II for the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination.

What is the conducting body for this examination?

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

In which year was this Psychology Paper II conducted?

This paper was conducted in the year 2019.

What is the maximum marks for Psychology Paper II?

The maximum marks for Psychology Paper II is 250.

What is the time allowed to complete the Psychology Paper II?

The time allowed to complete the Psychology Paper II is three hours.

How many questions are there in Psychology Paper II?

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

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