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HCS Main Exam Psychology Question Paper : hpsc.gov.in

Name of the Organization : Haryana Public Service Commission
Name of the Exam : HCS (Ex.Br.) Main Exam
Subject : Psychology
Document Type : Previous Question Paper
Year : 2014

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HCS Main Exam Psychology Question Paper

Psychology :
Code.No : 18
Time : 3 Hours
Max.Marks : 150

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Instructions

Note:
** Attempt five questions. All questions carry equal marks. Question number I is compulsory.
** Answer any two questions from part I and two questions from part II.

** The parts of the same questions must be answered together and must not be interposed between answers to other questions.
** In case of any discrepancy in the English and Hindi versions, English version will be taken as final.

Model Questions

Q. I Write critical notes on any four of the following : (4×7.5 = 30)
a) What is perception? Describe the different theories of perception
b) Describing the characteristics of emotional behavior, discuss any two theories of emotions.
c) Highlight the significance of social context in attitude development. Discuss the major theories of attitudinal change

d) Describe the symptoms, causes and possible treatments of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
e) Discuss the nature and characteristics of social change and highlight its different stages.
f) Accentuate the various societal problems of contemporary Indian society. Highlight the causes of juvenile delinquency

Part -I :
Q. 2 a) Describing the significance and methodological problems of psychology, shed light on its relationship with other disciplines. (30)
b) Explaining the stages and types of memory discuss the various factors affecting memory (30)

Q. 3 a) Discuss the structure of human nervous system, its different parts and their functions (30)
b) Elucidating the relationship between intelligence and creativity, discuss two major theories of intelligence. (30)

Q. 4 a) Using real life examples, discuss the “Nature versus Nurture” debate with regard to human socialization.(30)
b) Discuss the contributory significance of motivation in human behavior. Highlight its major theories . (30)

Part -II :
Q. 5 Describe the various types of psychological tests ; their characteristics and limitations (30)
Q. 6 Discuss the salience of various therapeutic approaches. Elaborate any two approaches in detail (30)
Q. 7 Define leadership and its paradigms and discuss its various theories, citing examples from current scenario (30)

Zoology :

1 Experiments with sea urchin demonstrated species specific sperm-egg recognition through the protein
(A) Bindin
(B) Avidin
(C) Activin
(D) HYalin

2 The primary function of the diaphragm is to
(A) Control blood pressure
(B) Regulate respiration
(C) Support the heart
(D) Keep the rib cage dilated

3 In mammals, the main integrating centre for control of temperature is
(A) Anterior pituitary
(B) Adrenal cortex
(C) Posterior pituitary
(D) Hypothalamus

4 During inspiration, the air that we breathe moves through different regions of the associated organs in the sequence of
(A) larynx- nasopharynx- trachea-glottis
(B) nasopharynx – glottis – larynx-trachea
(C) glottis – nasopharynx- Iarynx- trachea
(D) larynx- glottis – nasopharynx – trachea

5 Which of the following bird species is endangered?
(A) Hill myna
(B) Great Indian Bustard
(C) Crow pheasant
(D) Grey Hornbill

6 When removal of a species from an ecosystem affects persistence of many other species and the impact of that species removal is disproportionate to its abundance, the species is known as
(A) Indicator species
(B) Keystone species
(C) Flagship species
(D) Umbrella species

7 Which of the following methods is the most appropriate for estimating the population density of burrowing animals?
(A) Quadrant sampling
(B) Line transect sampling
(C) Tag-recapture method
(D) Nearest neighbour distance method

8 Fat formation from glucose takes place in order to
(A) Relieve liver from excess of glycogen
(B) Remove excess of fatty acids from circulation
(C) Keep blood sugar level constant
(D) Allof these

9 End product of protein catabolism is
(A) Urea
(B) Uric Acid
(C) Glutamine
(D) Ammonia

l0 The post ovulatory regression of the corpus luteum is caused by
(A) a decrease in LH secretion
(B) a decrease in FSH secretion
(C) reduction in the steroidogenic activity of the corpus luteum
(D) an increase in HCG secretion

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