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Previous Year Question Patterns
| Year | Marks | Question | Concept |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | Role of 'sthit pragya' in administrative responsibility | Sthitaprajna |
| 2021 | 2 | Bhagavad Gita detachment theory for administration | Nishkama karma |
| 2018 | 10 | Gita's concept of karma and its relevance to public service ethics | Nishkama karma, Swadharma |
| 2016 | 5 | Lokasamgraha — concept and administrative relevance | Lokasamgraha |
| 2013 | 5 | What does the Gita mean by non-attachment? | Nishkama karma |
Pattern observations:
- Sthitaprajna and Nishkama karma are the two most-tested concepts.
- Questions mix definitional (5/2-mark) and analytical (10-mark) formats.
- 2023 saw no Gita question — making 2026 a high-probability year.
- Application-type questions ("how does X apply to administration?") are favoured over pure definition.