[UPSC Interview 2025] – Transcript #144: Dinesh Dasa Board, Sociology Optional, Bihar Home state

Date of Interview: 22 January 2026
Board: Dr. Dinesh Dasa
Optional: Sociology
Home State: Bihar

Keywords. IITG, Teaching, Bihar, Ageing, Sociology.

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Chairman

1. as a Sociology student what do u think about weber’s idea about Protestant ethics and rise of capitalism as modern sociologists are critical to him

2. Genz says that disrespect is earned and not respect what’s ur opinion on it

3. As the dm what u will do improve condition of ur district.
4. 3 social agenda on which u will make movie as director ( don’t know why he asked that)
5. Their Direct themes and the actor and actress.

Member 1

1. Issue of kota suicide and their cause .
2. What could be done if u will be vested with power to control suicide
3. What are the 3 benefits and 3 issue with new education policy 2020.

Member 2

1. What are the issue in Bihar .
2. Why bihar is not developed
3. What are good features of Bihar.

Few questions I am not recalling

Member 3

1. Why understanding ageing through biotechnology.
2. What are the lag in the education system as ppl prefer to go for coaching.
3. What can be done to reduce coaching needs .
4. Role of biotech in society

Member 4

1. What are the issue for old age ppl
2. Why to increase longevity of already we have demographic dividend
3. What can be done for the old age population.
4. ….

Chairman said ur interview is over.

Mostly opinion based questions from daf.

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