APSC Mains 2023-24 General Studies (GS-5) Paper V (Assam Paper)

APSC Mains 2023-24 General Studies (GS-5) Paper-5

General Studies-V (History, Culture, Geography, Polity, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment of Assam)

 
 
 
 
Full Marks: 250                                                                                                        Time: 3 hours
  1. “The Gaon Pradhan are the eyes and ears of the district administration of Assam.” Put forward any four arguments in support of this statement. (Answer in 150 words) 10

“গাঁওপ্রধানসকলক অসমৰ জিলা প্ৰশাসনৰ ‘চকু’ আৰু ‘কাণ’ বুলি ক’ব পাৰি।” এই মন্তবাৰ সমর্থনত যি কোনো চাবিটা যুক্তি আগবঢ়াওক। (১৫০টা শব্দৰ ভিতৰত উত্তৰ দিয়ক)

  1. What is the “Vistarita Kanaklata Mahila Sabalikaran Yojana’ aimed at? Discuss the benefits available to Self Help Groups (SHGs) of Assam under this scheme. (Answer in 150 words) 10

‘বিস্তাৰিত কনকলতা মহিলা সবলীকৰণ যোজনা’ৰ লক্ষ্য কি? এই আঁচনিৰ অধীনত আত্মসহায়ক গোটবোৰৰ বাবে উপলব্ধ সুবিধাসমূহ আলোচনা কৰক। (১৫০টা শব্দৰ ভিতৰত উত্তৰ দিয়ক)

  1. Describe the course of the Brahmaputra river from its source to mouth. (Answer in 150 words) 10 

ব্রহ্মপুত্র নদীৰ উৎসৰ পৰা মোহনালৈ গতিপথৰ বৰ্ণনা দিয়ক। (১৫০টা শব্দৰ ভিতৰত উত্তৰ দিয়ক)

  1. Suggest steps for qualitative improvement in agriculture in Assam through cropping diversification. (Answer in 150 words) 10

শস্যৰ বিবিধীকৰণৰ জৰিয়তে অসমৰ কৃষিত গুণগত মান উন্নয়ন অনাৰ বাবে পৰামর্শ আগবঢ়াওক।  (১৫০টা শব্দৰ ভিতৰত উত্তৰ দিয়ক)

  1. In your opinion, what should be the primary considerations while formulating an economic welfare scheme for the rural population in Assam? (Answer in 150 words) 10

আপোনাৰ মতে, অসমৰ গ্ৰামাঞ্চলৰ বাসিন্দাসকলৰ বাবে এখন অর্থনৈতিক কল্যাণ আঁচনি প্রস্তুত কৰিবলৈ কোনবোৰ প্ৰাথমিক বিষয়ত গুৰুত্ব দিব লাগিব? (১৫০টা শব্দৰ ভিতৰত উত্তৰ দিয়ক)

  1. How does the granting of a Geographical Indication (GI) Tag to Majuli Masks and Majuli Manuscripts impact the cultural preservation and artisan empowerment within the region? (Answer in 150 words) 10

মাজুলীৰ মুখাশিল্প আৰু পুথিচিত্রলৈ ভৌগোলিক সূচক (GI) ‘টেগ’ প্রদানে অঞ্চলটোৰ সাংস্কৃতিক সংৰক্ষণ আৰু শিল্পীসকলৰ সবলীকৰণৰ ক্ষেত্ৰত কিদৰে প্ৰভাৱিত কৰিব? (১৫০টা শব্দৰ ভিতৰত উত্তৰ দিয়ক)

  1. Discuss the social and economic impacts of the Brahmaputra river erosion in Assam. (Answer in 150 words) 10 

  1. What is “People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR)”? How does it empower rural people? What process is followed in preparing a PBR? (Answer in 150 words) 10

“ৰাজহুৱা জৈৱ বৈচিত্র্য পঞ্জীয়ন (People’s Biodiversity Register)” কি? ই গ্রামাঞ্চলৰ লোকসকলক কেনেদৰে সবলীকৰণ কৰে? এই পঞ্জীয়ন প্রস্তুতিৰ বাবে আগবঢ়াৰ প্রক্রিয়াটো কি? (১৫০টা শব্দৰ ভিতৰত উত্তৰ দিয়ক)

  1. “The mega Bihu dance performance by more than 11000 dancers and artists at Sarusajai Stadium, Guwahati on 13th April, 2023 not only created a Guinness World Record but also catapulted the cultural identity of Assam into the world stage.” Examine the statement. (Answer in 150 words) 10

“২০২৩ চনৰ ১৩ এপ্রিল তাৰিখে গুৱাহাটীৰ সৰুসজাই ষ্টেডিয়ামত ১১০০০তকৈও অধিক নৃত্যশিল্পী আৰু কলাকাৰৰ দ্বাৰা পৰিৱেশিত বিশাল (mega) বিহুনৃত্য পৰিবেশনে কেৱল গীনিজ বিশ্ব ৰেকৰ্ড সৃষ্টি কৰাই নহয়, ই অসমৰ সাংস্কৃতিক পৰিচয়কো বিশ্বৰ মঞ্চত প্রতিষ্ঠিত কৰিলে।” কথাফাঁকি বিচাৰ কৰক। (১৫০টা শব্দৰ ভিতৰত উত্তৰ দিয়ক)

  1. Describe how cultural exchange programmes in border areas can be helpful in maintaining peace and development in the border areas of North-Eastern Region. (Answer in 150 words) 10

উত্তৰ-পূৰ্বাঞ্চলৰ সীমান্তৱতী এলেকাসমূহৰ শান্তি স্থাপন আক উন্নয়নৰ বাবে সাংস্কৃতিক আদান-প্রদানৰ কাৰ্যসূচীবোৰে কেনেদৰে সহায় কৰিব পাৰে, বর্ণনা কৰক। (১৫০টা শব্দৰ ভিতৰত উত্তৰ দিয়ক)


  1. Discuss the major factors responsible for migration of population into Assam and state its probable socio-economic consequences. (Answer in 250 words)

 

  1. “Smart cities in India cannot sustain without smart villages.” Examine this statement in the context of Assam. (Answer in 250 words) 15

‘স্মার্ট গাঁও’ অবিহনে ‘স্মার্ট চিটি’ বর্তি থাকিব নোৱাৰে।” অসমৰ প্ৰেক্ষাপটত এই কথাফাঁকি বিচাৰ কৰক। (২৫০টা শব্দৰ ভিতৰত উত্তৰ দিয়ক)

  1. “Employment prospect of Assamese youth at national level is very limited without adequate knowledge of English language. Critically analyse the statement. (Answer in 250 words)

“ইংৰাজী ভাষাৰ পর্যাপ্ত জ্ঞান অবিহনে সৰ্বভাৰতীয় পৰ্যায়ত অসমীয়া যুবক-যুৱতীৰ কৰ্ম-সংস্থাপনৰ সম্ভাবনা খুবেই সীমিত।” কথাফাঁকি সমালোচনাত্মকভাবে বিশ্লেষণ কৰক। (২৫০টা শব্দৰ ভিতৰত উত্তৰ দিয়ক)

  1. Is climate change a disaster risk? How is disaster risk magnified by climate Discuss with reference to disasters in Assam. (Answer in 250 words) 15

  1. Discuss the events leading to the signing of the Yandabo Treaty on 24th February, 1826.    (Answer in 250 words) 15

১৮২৬ চনৰ ২৪ ফেব্রুৱাৰীত কোনবোৰ ঘটনাপ্রবাহৰ পৰিপ্ৰেক্ষিতত ইয়াণ্ডাবু সন্ধি স্বাক্ষৰিত হৈছিল, আলোচনা কৰক। (২৫০টা শব্দৰ ভিতৰত উত্তৰ দিয়ক)

  1. What do you mean by extreme weather events? Have you observed any such event in recent years in Assam? What could be the impacts of such events? Discuss with examples. (Answer in 250 words) 15

বতৰৰ চৰম পৰিস্থিতি বুলিলে আপুনি কি বুজে? সাম্প্রতিক বর্ষবোৰত অসমত এনে কোনো পৰিস্থিতিৰ সম্মুখীন হোৱাটো আপুনি লক্ষ্য কৰিছেনে? এনেকুৱা পৰিস্থিতিৰ কি’ প্রভাৱ হ’ব পাৰে? উদাহৰণসহ আলোচনা কৰক। (২৫০টা শব্দৰ ভিতৰত উত্তৰ দিয়ক)

  1. Give your comments on the need of fusion in Assamese music for the sake of wider acceptability. (Answer in 250 words) 15

বহলভিত্তিক গ্রহণযোগ্যতাৰ বাবে অসমীয়া সংগীতত সংমিশ্রণ (fusion)ৰ প্ৰয়োজনীয়তা সম্বন্ধে আপোনাৰ মতামত দিয়ক। (২৫০টা শব্দৰ ভিতৰত উত্তৰ দিয়ক)

  1. “Assam has the potential to accelerate development of tourism through innovative presentation of various indigenous festivals, cuisine and music of the State.” Substantiate the statement with reasons. (Answer in 250 words) 15
  1. Illustrate with suitable examples how the Government of Assam has encouraged young generation to opt for a career in sports. (Answer in 250 words)

খেলা-ধূলাক এক বৃত্তিৰূপে চয়ন কৰিবলৈ অসম চৰকাৰে যুৱ-প্ৰজন্মক কেনেদৰে উৎসাহিত কৰিছে, উপযুক্ত উদাহৰণসহ বুজাই লিখক। (২৫০টা শব্দৰ ভিতৰত উত্তৰ দিয়ক)

  1. “Rural life of Assam is beautifully depicted in Assamese films.” Analyze the statement with examples. How is Assamese rural life reflected in the movies of Jahnu Barua or Rima Das? (Answer in 250 words).

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Q1. What is the Air Quality Index (AQI)? Explain the factors responsible for air pollution? What are Initiatives taken by India for Controlling Air Pollution? (Answer in 250 words) (GS 3)

Q2. Discuss the composition, Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the State Public Service Commission. Write the Constitutional provisions for civil services in India. (Answer in 150 words) (GS 2)

Q3. Write about the ‘Finances of Panchayati Raj Institutions’ report released by Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Discuss the challenges faced by Panchayat Raj Institutions in generating internal revenue. Suggest measures to strengthen their financial autonomy. (Answer in 250 words) (GS 2)

Q4. What is CAR-T cell Therapy? Write the significance of this therapy and discuss the challenges associated with it. (Answer in 150 words) (GS 3)

Q5. Differentiate between Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Rights. What is their importance in achieving the broader goals of social and economic justice in a democratic society? (Answer in 250 words) (GS 2)

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Q1. Define cloudburst? Discuss the essential conditions that can trigger a cloudburst. Describe the devastating impacts of cloudburst on the area of its occurrence. (Answer in 250 words) (GS I)

Q2. Define Citizen’s Charter. Explain its importance and challenges in implementing the Charters in India. (Answer in 250 words) (GS II)

Q3. Write the issues associated with fertilizer subsidy. Discuss the initiatives taken by the government to prevent fertilizer overuse. (Answer in 150 words) (GS III)

Q4. What are the achievements of the Green Revolution in India? Discuss the pros and cons of green revolution (Answer in 150 words) (GS III)

Q5. Write the major provisions of the Mediation Act 2023 and also write the key issues involved with the act. (Answer in 150 words) (GS II)

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Q1. Discuss the composition, Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the State Public Service Commission. Write the Constitutional provisions for civil services in India. (Answer in 250 words) (GS 2)

Q2. Discuss the significance of a code of conduct for the elected members in realizing the true ideals of democracy. Also, develop an ethical framework for such a code of conduct. (Answer in 150 words) (GS 2)

Q3. Enlist the distinctive difference between Hindustani and Carnatic Music. (GS I) (Answer in 150 words)

Q4. Give a brief account of Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme, 2024 (GS 5) (Answer in 150 words)

Q5. What is rat hole mining? Why was rat-hole mining banned? Discuss the hazardous effects of rat-hole mining on the environment. (GS 3) (Answer in 250 words)

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Q1. Give a brief account of instances of India sending aid to natural disaster-hit countries. (Answer in 150 words) (GS 2)

Q2. “The Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan stands as the vision for the new India” . Discuss elaborately (Answer in 250 words) (GS 1)

Q3. Discuss the significance and scope of the handloom industries in Assam. Write about the recent initiatives taken by the government of Assam to promote the handloom sector in the state. (Answer in 250 words) 15 Marks

Q4. What are heatwaves? Elaborate the criteria for declaring them. How can individuals contribute to Heat Action Plans? (Answer in 150 words) (GS 3)

Q5. Give a brief account of Uttar Purva Transformative Industrialization Scheme (UNNATI), 2024 (Answer in 150 words) (GS 2)

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Q1. Give a brief account of the Competition Amendment Bill, 2023
(Answer in 150 words) (GS 2)

Q2. Explain the significance of Indian classical dance and music in preserving national unity and cultural heritage. (Answer in 250 words) (GS 1)

Q3. Explain the relationship between poverty, and unemployment. Suggests measures to address these challenges.(Answer in 250 words) (GS 3)

Q4. Landslides are the most widespread and damaging hazard in the regions of North East, causing significant loss of lives and property every year. Analyze the main factors responsible for the increasing occurrence of landslides. (Answer in 250 words) (GS 5)

Q5. Discuss the role of social media in ensuring ethical and moral values in governance. (Answer in 150 words) (GS 4)

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Q1. Define Whip? Explain the different types of whips. Discuss the role of a whip? (Answer in 250 words) (GS 2)

Q2. Discuss the socio-political, economic and cultural factors contributing to the emergence of the reform movement in modern India. (Answer in 250 words) (GS 1)

Q3. Write about the implications of deep-sea mining on the environment. What is the current status of deep-sea mining regulations? (Answer in 250 words) (GS 3)

Q4. You are heading the rescue operations in an area affected by flood and landslides. Thousands of people are rendered homeless and deprived of food, drinking water and other basic amenities. Rescue work has been disrupted by heavy rainfall and damage to supply routes. In such trying circumstances, what will be your response? Examine the qualities of a public servant which will be required to manage the situation. (Answer in 250 words) (GS 4)

Q5. Give a brief detail about the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Assam. (Answer in 250 words) (GS 5)

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Q1. Give a brief account of Forest Conservation and Tribal Rights in Northeast India. (GS 2) (Answer in 250 words)

Q2. Define Lightning and how it is formed. Mention the precautions that need to be taken. What will be the benefit after considering it as a natural disaster? (GS 1) (Answer in 250 words)

Q3. Give reason for the frequent formation and intensification of cyclones in the Bay of Bengal. (GS 1) (Answer in 150 words)

Q4. The concept of smart cities and smart villages are intrinsically linked. Justify your answer. (GS 3) (Answer in 250 words)

Q5. Explain the causes and consequences of Burmese invasions in Assam. (GS 5)(Answer in 150 words)

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Q1. Discuss the Non-Cooperation Movement from its beginning till its withdrawal 1922. Write about its importance as a mass movement in India. (GS 1) (Answer in 250 words)

Q2. Discuss the recent initiatives taken to solve inter-state border issues with Nagaland. (GS 5) (Answer in 150 words)

Q3. What are the reasons behind insurgent groups in North-eastern states of India? What are the recent initiatives taken by the government of India to address the issue of insurgency in the North-East.  (GS 5) (Answer in 150 words)

Q4. Give a brief account on the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE) Scheme. (GS 5) (Answer in 150 words)

Q5. What do you know about the hurricane Hilary. How does it form and briefly discuss how climate change is fueling the occurrence of hurricanes.(GS 1) (Answer in 250 words)

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Q1. Discuss the recent initiatives taken by the government of Assam for the preservation and promotion of art and culture in the state. (GS V) (Answer in 250 words)

Q2. Discuss the factors that causes the global warming. Write its effects on agriculture. (GS 1) (Answer in 150 words)

Q3. What is Project Nilgiri Thar? Write about the significance of this project. (GS 3) (Answer in 150 words)

Q4. Assam Government receive unveiled ‘Ten Cities Development Concept’ for Rapid Urban Growth. Express your opinion in this regard? (GS 3) (Answer in 15 words)

Q5. Explain the issues related to “Doubling of Farmers Income (DFI)”. List out the government initiatives in this regard? (GS3) (Answer in 250 words)

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