civils mains 2013 PSYCHOLOGY (PAPER-II)

Time Allowed Three Hours IMaximum Marks 250

QUESTION PAPER SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

(Please read each of the following instructions carefully before attempting questions)

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 Booklet in the space provided. No marks will be given for answers written in medium other than the authorized one.
Word limit in wherever specified, should be adhered to and if answered in much longer or shorter than the prescribed length, marks may be deducted.
Wherever any assumptions are made for answering a question, .they must be clearly indicated. Attempts of questions shall be counted in chronological 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-eum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.

SECTION-A

1.Answer the following questions in about 150 words each 10x 5=50

How will you ensure that a newly constructed personnel selection test measures that it purports to measure and predicts what it intends to predict? Explain.

Reflect on the major issues and contradictions related to the understanding of well-being. Discuss with reference to current social trends.
How would you identify gifted children? Explain with examples.

Discuss the steps that can be taken to improve the quality of group decisionmaking.

'India rates very high on carbon emission. What use can be made of psychological knowledge to reduce the level of carbon emission in India?

2.Answer the following questions in about 200 words each

What is your understanding of organizational politics? Discuss how it impacts decision-making processes in bureaucratic organizations. I5

Discuss the psychological implications of the 'glass ceiling' effect from the perspective of an administrator. 15

Reflecting on the status of education in India, state whether it can help in reducing the gap which has been· experienced due to social inequality. 20

3.Answer the following questions in about 200 words each

Discuss the relative efficacy of psycho-social and community-based rehabilitation models in case of the physically challenged. 15

Identify relevant indices for understanding the emergence of ingroup and outgroup processes. Discuss with the help of a suitable theoretical framework. 20

Discuss the key determinants of consumer behaviour in India. How do cultural values influence it? 15 •

4.Answer the following questions in about 200 words each

What psychological approach/approaches can be used to persuade those who oppose family planning on religious grounds? 15

Identify the factors in arousal of community consciousness and also the strategies for handling social problems keeping in view some of the recent protest movements in India. 20

What are the necessary conditions required in client-centred therapy? Discuss the therapeutic process involved in it. 15

SECTION-B

5.Answer the following questions in about 150 words each 10xS=SO

Discuss how the psychological training given to sports persons can be useful for administrators with reference to maintaining team spirit and group morale.

How can psychological resilience of the personnel of. the armed forces be enhanced? Discuss.

Discuss how cognitive and motivational factors influence entrepreneurial behaviour.

(d)How can psychological principles be used to conserve water? Develop a plan.

Define 'self-fulfilling prophecy'. Can it affect the students' performance belonging to special categories?

6.Answer the following questions in about 200 words each

Discuss the relative significance of group factors versus personality factors in explaining the behaviour of terrorists. 20

Identity the ethical and non-ethical uses of psychological tests especially measuring individual differences. Provide suitable examples. I5

What bases of power are used by successful leaders to exercise influence within organizations? Discuss. 15

7.Answer the following questions in about 200 words each

(a)What lessons can be drawn from psychological research to promote gender equality in the workplace? 15

What explanations are offered by psychological theories about the manner in which media influences antisocial behaviour? 20

Discuss the influences of information technology in modif'ying the career perspectives of young adults with special reference to the values of life. 15

8.Answer the following questions in about 200 words each

Reflect on the possibility of fostering positive mental health through indigenous therapies along with cultural practices. 20

Is religion in India at the root of social conflicts? Discuss and provide suitable ways to deal with such conflicts. 15

"Poverty alleviation is a dream spread with ulterior motives." Do you agree? Justif'y your views. I5