MPSC English Language Paper-2 2025 (Qualifying)
- Year 2025
- Conducted By Maharashtra Public Service Commission
- Questions 2
- Maximum Marks 300
- Duration Three Hours
- Languages English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | MPSC State Services Main Examination |
| Year | 2025 |
| Conducting Body | Maharashtra Public Service Commission |
| Paper | English Language (Qualifying Paper) Paper-2 |
| Subject | English Language |
| Duration | Three Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 300 |
| Number of Questions | 2 |
| Question Type | Descriptive / Subjective |
This document presents the English Language Qualifying Paper-2 for the MPSC State Services Main Examination 2025. Page 1 includes the examination header, booklet number, maximum marks (300), duration (three hours), paper type (descriptive), and medium (English), along with general instructions about answering in English and handling sub-questions. Page 2 contains the repair OCR content: an essay task (Q1) with four topics for essay, and a reading-comprehension style task (Q2) centered on philosophy. The topics for the essay are: Should education be made free?; Environmental effects of urbanization; If I could become a scientist; The ethical use of internet. The Q2 passage discusses the nature of philosophy, its universality, and the role of intuition and education, followed by two questions. The JSON repair preserves line breaks, numbering, and formatting for accurate data extraction and SEO integration.
Major Topics Covered
- English Language
- Qualifying Paper
- MPSC
- Maharashtra Public Service Commission
- State Services Main Examination
- Essay Writing
- Reading Comprehension
- Philosophy
- Indian Thought
- Intuition in Philosophy
- Ethics
- Education Policy
- Urbanization
- Internet Ethics
- Public Administration English
- General English for Government Exams
- Exam Instructions
- Descriptive Paper
- Language of Examination
- Paper-2 English Language
Why This Paper is Important
- Useful for MPSC State 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
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Instructions
- त्रात्र्य सेवा (मुख्य) परीक्षा-2024 - परीक्षा रिमोर्क ०५ मुप्रेल, २:२६ 2025 Y21 BOOKLET NO. 104786 English Language (Qualifying Paper) Paper -2 Maximum Marks: 300 Time Allowed: Three Hours Type of Paper: Conventional/Descriptive Medium: English
- * SE The number of marks carried by a question is indicated against it.
- Wherever option has been given, only the required number of responses in the serial order attempted shall be assessed.
- Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
- Excess responses shall not be assessed and shall be ignored.
- Candidates are expected to answer all the sub-questions of a question together.
- If sub-question of a question is attempted elsewhere (after leaving a few page or after attempting another question) the later sub-question shall be overlooked.
- Answers must be written in ENGLISH only.
- Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to and if answered in longer
- or shorter than the prescribed length, marks will be deducted.
- Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
Questions (page 2)
Q1. Q1.
Q2.
Q2.
Read carefully the passage given below and write answers the questions that follow in clear, correct and concise language. 75 Philosophy, often defined as the love of wisdom, is the study of ultimate causes and a critical analysis of human experience. Consciously or unconsciously, everyone develops a philosophy of life - a theory of the world and the individual's relation to it - that shapes attitudes and actions. Even the uneducated hold simple beliefs that guide their lives, for life without some philosophy is unimaginable. To think that only scholars possess philosophy is mistaken; even those who deny its need adhere to a hidden philosophy, whether materialistic, superstitious, or skeptical. Thus, each person develops ethical, logical and epistemological positions, however personal or limited. Given this universality, it is wise to construct a systematic and intelligent philosophy after critically examining life and experience. Carried to its logical end, philosophy is not a private affair but a science and art of human life, aiming at a universal outlook acceptable to all rational minds. Problems arise from restricting philosophy to sense, reason or understanding, but intuition, which penetrates deeper into reality, is the true foundation of a complete philosophy. Indian thought emphasizes this intuitive element, which complements intellect and will. Philosophy is therefore a world view, integrating intellect, will and feeling to explain the universe through ultimate principles rather than mere empirical observations. It harmonizes various aspects of life and satisfies the deepest human needs. As William James notes, philosophy is the spirit of education, nurturing the spiritual growth of man through rational and appealing methods, not dogmatic instruction.
Questions :
(1) How is philosophy commonly defined and in what ways does it influence the life of every individual, educated or uneducated?
(2) Why does the author argue that even those who reject the need for philosophy still possess a philosophy of their own? \ \
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Frequently asked questions
What is the exam name?
MPSC State Services Main Examination with English Language (Qualifying Paper) Paper-2.
Which language is the paper in?
English.
What is the maximum marks?
300.
How long is the exam?
Three hours.
What is the medium of the paper?
English.
How many questions are visible on page 2?
Two questions: Q1 and Q2.