APSC Mains Answer Writing Practice Questions – Set 28 (for Week 4 – 10 Mar 2019)

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APSC Mains Writing Practice Questions – Set 28

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Q1. What is Electoral bonds scheme and how can it help bringing more transparency in political funding.   (in 100 Words)  8 Marks

Q2. Critically examine how can the completion of National Register of Citizens (NRC) can address Assam’s immigration problem?   (in 100 Words)  8 Marks

Q3. Describe the Triple Talaq Bill 2018.   (in 200 Words)  16 Marks

 

NOTE: Learners please write the answers and review others’ answer , which will ultimately improve the answer writer, reviewer and most importantly the answer itself.

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APSC mains 2018 test series GS & Optional Paper

How to prepare Political Science optional for APSC Mains Exam – APSC Preparation Strategy

How to prepare for Political Science optional for APSC Mains Exam

APSC Mains Preparation strategy for Poltical Science optional - Adhikary Education

Either you are waiting for Prelims result or starting for the first time, you have the big challenge of APSC Mains (Written) Exam. Either you are taking optional subjects from your academic subjects or any new subject, and irrespective of how good knowledgeable we already have about the subjects, there is always a certain level of uncertainty regarding the preparation of the optional subjects.

1. Political Science as an APSC Mains optional

Political Science is a very popular optional in APSC Mains 2018 Exam and very high proportion of aspirants takes it in both Prelims and Mains Exam. This subject can fetch you very good marks if written appropriately and the additional advantage of this subject is that Paper II syllabus of this subject is widely covered in General Studies paper as well.

Here, we will try to help you prepare for Political Science optional for APSC Mains 2018 Exam.


Positives
of Political Science as an optional subject in APSC Mains

  • Many topics overlap with GS Paper, so good preparation in Political Science will also help in GS Paper.
  • All standard books & preparation materials are readily available in market.
  • Good Scoring subject and easy to comprehend.

2. What to study? The Syllabus


Paper I

Paper I of Political Science optional basically covers THEORY part of the subject. Those who have studies the subject in graduation or masters will be at comfort but others with no academic background in this subject, have to go through the syllabus thoroughly be referring to standard books of Political Theory/Thought available in the marker.

Paper I syllabus can split into various sections

  • Political Science as a subject – Nature, Scope, study approach, relationship with other social science etc.
  • Theory about State – Origin, Functions and various types of states
  • Various concepts – Justice, Liberty, Equality, Power, Authority, Law, Sovereignty, Separation of powers etc.
  • Political Philosophers – Plato, Aristotle, Gandhi, Marx etc.
  • Governance – Various forms of Government, Organs of Government

This section is totally STATIC and THEORETICAL and we have to prepare from various books available in the markets and other online different sources. Try to prepare notes which will be very useful for revision. It’s very important to understand the basic concepts thoroughly and logically, especially for Political Science newbies.

Do the hardest part also – Answer writing practice! Very much recommended for this part as it is the harder part to master and presenting in paper.


Paper II

In Paper II, though Political Science students are still at little advantage but for polity first timers also it is easy to master. Its syllabus covers application part of the subject, i.e. the political system prevailing in India, and some sections covering Constitution of US and UK. It also covers important international organizations. For Indian Polity part, without having a second thought, just read ‘Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth’, which is more than enough at least for APSC Mains exam.

Paper II syllabus can split into various sections

  • Constitution of India – it’s formation, important provisions like FR, FD and DPSP, Citizenship etc.
  • Govt of India – Union & state, Legislature, Executive, Judicial and their inter-relationship, bureaucracy
  • Local Government in India and Assam
  • International Topics – Constitutions of the U.S.A. and the U.K. United Nations, ILO, UNESCO, IMF.

This section is interesting to all and has STATIC and DYNAMIC parts as application of the static parts. Current political, governance and judiciary issues will somehow be connected to these topics. We have to prepare from standard books and some current event sources also.

Notes-making is not very essential if reading from books like ‘Indian Polity – Laxmikant, marking/ underlining is enough but for current events, note making will be very useful for revising them later.

Here main Funda is Revision. The more you revise a topic, the longer it stays in your mind.

3. Recommended Books & reference study materials

We have provided a list reference books and study material to help cover the subject comprehensively.

Paper I – Recommended Books

  1. A History Of Political Thought: Plato To Marx – Mukherjee and Susheela Ramaswamy
  2. Introduction to Political Theory – O P Gauba
  3. Politial Theory – Rajeev Bhargava
  4. IGNOU material on political thought.

Paper II – Recommended Books

  1. Indian Polity – Laxmikant (must for basic coverage)
  2. Our Constitution – Subhash Kashyap
  3. Politics in India – Rajni Kothari
  4. IGNOU material.
  5. wikipedia – for International Organisations
  6. https://idsa.in

4. Preparation Plan –Time Allotment

“My only enemy is time.” – Charles Chaplin

Either you start your preparation six month before the exam or two year before the exam, you will still find yourself wanting for more time. So, whatever time you are left with, use it judiciously and distribute among all the papers of the APSC Mains, so that you perform nicely not only in one or two paper, but perform fairly in all the papers.

If Mains Exam is going to be in conducted in July 2019, you still have around Four months to sharpen your axe.

If you see the Mark allotment in various subjects, it looks like:

  • GS Paper = 300 Marks = 21.5% of Mains (Written) Exam Marks
  • English Paper = 300 Marks = 21.5% of Mains (Written) Exam Marks
  • Optional Subject 1 = 400 Marks= 28.5% of Mains (Written) Exam Marks
  • Optional Subject 2 = 400 Marks= 28.5% of Mains (Written) Exam Marks

So, you can allot your precious limited time in the following proportion:

  • GS Paper = 30% of preparation time
  • English Paper = 10% of preparation time [ Less! Most aspirants gives much lesser time to it.]
  • Optional Subject 1 = 30% of preparation time
  • Optional Subject 2 = 30% of preparation time

NB: If you any optional subject is Political Science, History, Education, etc, then this subject will also help in preparation of GS Paper.

5. Overview of the Preparation Strategy

Complete whole syllabus once – Complete the whole syllabus with the limited books/sources as soon as possible.

Revise & Write Answers – Then revise a section of the syllabus and start practicing Answer writing of the sections. For this part, you can make a schedule to follow, For example – Schedule of APSC Mains 2018 Polity Test SeriesFor Answer Writing Practice, see example here – APSC Mains Answer writing practice Questions

Before exam, you should have completed the syllabus at least 3-4 times and have done enough Answer writing practice. See a Sample Schedule

Do not leave any part untouched during preparation – As there is always chances that the topic you left out comes in compulsory part of questions. Then in exam if you have options then write only the Questions you know better.

6. Analyse previous years Questions ( It’s MUST ! )

Collect previous years Questions of as many years as possible.

Analyse previous years questions for:

  • Pattern of the Questions.
  • Finding common topics on which APSC ask questions frequently.
  • Some Questions may get repeated also

These will give a very good idea of the important topics to be focused upon which preparing for the exam.

7. Answer Writing Practice

No matter how much you prepare for political science optional, your result will always depend on the answers you write. Practicing Answer writing is must in Political Science, mainly because of it’s theoretical part.

To be able to write a good answer with good content and under the exam constrains of time and space, it requires a lot of practice and skills. The more you practice for Political Science the better answers you will be able to write.

You can also practice by answering last year questions or by joining some test series. Joining APSC Mains Test Series is a good option to have a self-check of your evaluation.

You can also participate in APSC Mains Answer Writing Practice, where we provide regular questions and aspirants write answers and upload in the Question page of our website assamexam.com.

8. Answer Writing Tips

To help you prepare for writing better answers in political science, some writing tips are provided below:

  • Put most important and most popular points first and the least in the end. Evaluators always search for these most important points.
  • Time schedule is very important so that you can distribute your allotted time among all the questions and be able to attempt every question. Attempting all questions well always will fetch more marks than writing some questions very nicely and leaving some other questions.
  • Use Political Science key-terms in the answers, whenever possible.

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9. So, All You have to DO is

  • Complete whole syllabus once with limited sources
  • Revise at least 3-4 times and do Answer writing practice.
  • Do not leave any part un-prepared.

We hope this article provides you with useful information on how to prepare for Political Science Optional for APSC Mains Exam 2018. Stay connected for more information regarding APSC Assam Civil Services Exam 2018.

If you have any doubts or queries, post them in the comment section below.

 

Wish you a Happy APSC journey!

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Q1. Define Global Warming? List out it’s possible effects. Suggest some measures to control Global Warming. (250 Words) 4+6+6=16 Marks

Q2. Write a short essay on the requirement of skill development in India. (250 Words) 16 Marks

Q3. Discus the main features of National Medical Commission Bill, 2017. (150 Words) 8 Marks

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APSC mains 2018 test series GS & Optional Paper

APSC Mains Answer Writing Techniques, Strategy & Tips – How to write better answers

APSC Mains Exam Answer Writing Techniques, Strategy & Tips 

How to write better answers in APSC Mains 2022

APSC Mains Answer writing tecnhique strategy tips

APSC Mains exam questions are of descriptive nature and these should be attempted by keeping in mind the various  requirements of the questions, including instructed word limit, approach to the question, demand of the question.

You have to ‘analyze and evaluate’ the question and then write the answer accordingly in prescribed manner. Only by practicing Answer writing with discipline can prepare you for the exam and improve your writing skills for better answer writing in the Mains Exam.

What to do after getting the Question paper?
  1. Read the instructions on the question paper, for any changes from that of previous year’s instructions.
  2. Take 5 minutes to fast-scan the whole question paper, mark the questions by pencil which you are comfortable answering.
  3. Start with big questions – Read the question carefully. Find the directive word and the main topic/issue.
  4. Think for a minute and make a mental outline of your answer and then start with the answer writing.
Tips/Strategy to write better Answers (to fetch good marks in APSC Mains exam)
  1. Understanding the question – Understand what the question ask, so that you can write only relevant points and opinion to the same. ( Never beat around the bush, if you know the exact answer ).
  2. Organise Answers well – Answers should be organised well according to the question. If Question is in many parts, try to break answers also in parts or at-least put it in the logical order of the question.
  3. Use important points and keywords – This will establish your strength the subject/topic. 
  4. Maintain the word limit – This is very important. Always try to stick to the word limits directed by the question paper.
    If word limit not mentioned, generally try to put answers in (Marks x 10) words, i.e. for 10 Marks = 100 words.
  5. Dividing the Answers – For large essay type questions, try to impart sections like introduction, body, conclusion
  6. Point-wise – Try to keep answers in point-wise like bullet-listing ( if possible) and facts that support their viewpoint or main argument in the answer.
  7. Logical Flow – Try to maintain a logical flow of the paragraphs you are writing, so that the order of the paragraphs gives a good coherence. 
  8. Simple & Precise – Use simple words, write precise and effective answer. Don’s use too many jargon or flowery/ornamental language. Don’t just dump the facts and never try exhibit superfluous knowledge.
Answer Structure
  1. Introduction – A short introduction is a must for big questions (Qs with 8 marks and above). This part gives brief about what the answer is about. Skip or give just one line intro in Qs of 5 and 2 marks.
  2. Body – Start writing the main answer based on the directive word of the question. Put all contents, arguments etc. in few small paragraphs, in an orderly fashion.
  3. Conclusion – The introduction and all the paragraphs should lead to a logical conclusion.
Types of questions asked in APSC Mains Exam
  • Elaborate: In this type of question candidates are required to explain in details the main point/concept in question in detail. Don’t give your personal views.
  • Discuss: Candidates should go through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. They have to pros and cons by giving reasons for both.
  • Elucidate: They are required to make the question clear or explain or elaborate in detail. Candidates’ views on the matter are not required in this type of questions.
  • Examine: Candidates have to probe deeper into the topic, get into details, and find out the causes or implications if any. Analyse the main idea of the question and try to provide a balanced view.
  • Critically Examine: Candidates have to probe deeper into the topic, get into details, and find out the causes or implications if any. Analyse the main idea of the question and associated merits and demerits and try to give a fair judgement.
  • Express your views: This type of questions require candidates’ unique perspective. Candidates show express their clear views supported with relevant facts.
  • Comment and Critically Comment: Candidates have to pick main points and give his/her own ‘opinion’, may be for or against, but must be backed by argument or evidences.
    If the word is ‘Critically comment’, then at the end you have to provide a fair judgement.
  • Analyze and Critically Analyze: Examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them as a whole in a summary.
    If the word is ‘Critically Analyze’, then at the end you have to provide a fair judgement.
  • Evaluate: Candidates have to pass a sound judgement about the truth of the given topic based on evidences. You have to appraise the worth of the statement in question.
  • Compare: Discuss the similarities and differences between two or more things. Also explain why the comparison is useful.
  • Define:: What something means or does or how we know it.
  • Describe: You should provide a detailed account of the topic/issue. List out it’s characteristics.
  • Explain: Explain why or how something happened and justify it.
  • Express your views: It requires candidates’ unique perspective, either positive or negative, and supporting the logical stance with facts and reasoning.

Disclaimer: The above mentioned views/opinions are of Adhikary Education team’s recommendation. If any/some aspirants have different ideas/approach/style, which works for well for them, they may stick to that if they wish.

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This initiative is created to motivate serious APSC Assam civil service aspirants to practise  answer writing  to improve performance in the APSC CC (Mains) Exam. Questions covering mostly of dynamic sections of  GS syllabus are posted regularly. Learners please write the answers and review others’ answer, which will ultimately improve the answer writer, reviewer and most importantly the answer itself.

Test Series will be of immense help to help you prepare for the GS Paper of Mains Exam.

APSC Mains 2016 History (Paper II) 106 Marks from Adhikary Education Mains Test Series

APSC Mains 2016 History (Paper II)

106 Marks from Adhikary Education Mains Test Series

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106 marks worth questions were asked in APSC Mains 2016 – History Paper 2 which were asked in our APSC Mains Test Series 2017 (History Optional).

Many aspirants had enrolled in our APSC Mains History Test Series and were able to achieve enough marks to succeed the APSC 2016 Exam with flying colours. We are dedicated to continue the same quality and make the APSC Mains Test Series 2018 more useful for the preparation of APSC Mains History optional paper.

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APSC Mains 2016 History - Paper II

PART – A

Answer any eight from the following questions (each within 250 words) : 20 x 8 = 160

Q1. Discuss the Reformation in England. How far was it different from the Reformation in Germany? 12 + 8=20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 8: Q2. (12 Marks) 

Q2. What were the relations of the first two Stuart Kings with the Parliament? What were its results? 12+ 8 = 20

Q3. Why did England enter the War of Spanish Succession? What did she gain by the Treaty of Ultrecht? 10 +10 =20

Q4. Analyse the causes responsible for the outbreak of the French Revolution in 1789. What was the contribution of the French philosophers in the revolution? 12 + 8 = 20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 5: Q2. (8 Marks)

Q5. Examine the factors that led to the downfall of Napoleon Bonaparte with special reference to the Continental System. 10 + 10 = 20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 8: Q13. (10 Marks)

Q6. Discuss the causes for the rise and growth of the Fascism in Italy. What was the contribution under Benito Mussolini? 12 + 8 = 20

Q7. Who was Lenin? What role did he play in the rise of USSR? 80+12=20

Q8. Critically analyse the causes of the Revolution of 1848. What were its consequences? 14+6=20

Q9. What were the causes of the Second World War (1939-1945)? What were it’s effects on world politics? 12+8 = 20
Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 8: Q9. (20 Marks)

Q10. Trace the growth of the Nationalist Movement in China. How far did it influence the Japanese Policy towards China? 8+12=20

Q11. Assess the role of the UNO as an instrument for the establishment of world peace. 20

Q12. How did the growth of Japanese Militarism rupture international peace and stability? 20

PART – B

Answer any five from the following questions (each within 150 words): 8 x 5=40

Q13. How did the Industrial Revolution affect the socio-economic fabric of the people of England? 8

Question from our APSC Mains History Test SeriesTest 4: Q10 (8 Marks) (Similar Qs)

Q14. What do you mean by the ‘Metternich Era’? What led to its fiasco? 3+5=8

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 5: Q12  (8 Marks)

Q15. Assess the services rendered by Mustafa Kamal Pasha to the cause of the Modernisation of Turkey. 8

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 6: Q9  (8 Marks)

Q16. Why is Sun Yat-sen known as the founding father of the Republic of China? 8

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 8: Q10  (8 Marks)

Q17. Discuss critically the Reign of Terror under the Jacobins Club in France. 8

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 8: Q6 & Test 5: Q2 (8 Marks)

 Q18. Evaluate the aims and objectives of the League of Nations. 8

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 8: Q3 (8 Marks) (Similar Qs)

Q19. Describe briefly the reasons which led to a Civil War in Spain in 1936. 8

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 6: Q6 (8 Marks)

Q20. Critically assess the causes of the failure of Disbarment between 1920 and 1939. 8

total questions worth 106 Marks in APSC CC(Mains) Exam 2016 – History Paper 2, were matched with the questions of our APSC Mains History Test Series.

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APSC Mains 2016 History (Paper I) 70 Marks from Adhikary Education Mains Test Series

APSC Mains 2016 History (Paper I)

70 Marks from Adhikary Education Mains Test Series

Definitely, one of the best strategy to score good marks in APSC Mains Exam History Paper is to join our APSC Mains 2018 Test Series – History Paper.

70 marks worth questions were asked in APSC Mains 2016 – History Paper 1 which were asked in our APSC Mains Test Series 2017 (History Optional).

Many aspirants had enrolled in our APSC Mains History Test Series and were able to achieve enough marks to succeed the APSC 2016 Exam with flying colours. We are dedicated to continue the same quality and make the APSC Mains Test Series 2018 more useful for the preparation of APSC Mains History optional paper.

APSC Mains 2016 History - Paper I

PART – A

Answer any eight questions from the following within 250 words each: 20 x 8 = 160

Q1. Discuss the important features of the Indus Valley Civilization. Explain the economic and religious life of the Indus people. 10 + 5 +5=20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 7: Q1. (10 Marks) (Partially)

Q2. Trace the emergence and growth of the Caste system in the Rigvedic Period. Account for the expansion of this system in the Later Vedic Period. 12+ 8 = 20

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Q3. Estimate the place of Asoka in history. What changed did he bring about in the administrative system of the Mauryas? 10 +10 =20

Q4. Discuss the emergence of Magadha as a powerful State and contribution of Chandragupta Maurua in this regard. Throw some light on his military administration. 5+ 10 + 5 = 20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 1: Q3. (5 Marks)

Q5. Make an assessment of Samudragupta’s military expeditions which established him as a great conqueror. Do you find any difference between his Northern and Southern Policy in exerting his dominance over the States he conquered? 10 + 10 = 20

Q6. Who were the Pallavas? Analyze their contributions towards the art and cultural history of Southern India. 5 + 15 = 20

Q7. What were the causes for the decline of the Mughal Empire? To what extent was Aurangazeb responsible for the downfall of the Mughal Empire? 15 + 5 = 20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 2: Q8. (15 Marks)

Q8. Discuss the causes and results of the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War. 12 + 8 = 20

Q9. Explain on what ground Warren Hastings may be regarded as the real founder of British Empire in India. What were the factors leading to his impeachment? 15 + 5 = 20

Q10. Discuss the role of Maharaja Ranjit Singha in uniting the Sikhs as a Nation and in establishment of Sikh State. What were the factors leading to the downfall of the Sikhs? 10+10 =20

Q11. What is ‘Doctrine of Lapse’? How it worked as a main tool in curbing the independence of the Indian native States? How far this policy may be held responsible for the outbreak of Sepoy Mutiny in 1857? 5 + 10 + 5 =20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 3: Q8. (5 Marks)

Q12. Explain the causes for starting the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1921. How were the people of India involved in this movement as a whole? Under what circumstances this movement has to be withdrawn? 10+5+5 =20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 7: Q10. (15 Marks)(Partially)

PART – B

Answer any five questions from the following within 150 words each: 8 x5=40

Q13. Explain the market control policy and military administration of Ala-ud-din Khilji.   8

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 2: Q3 (8 Marks)

Q14. Briefly discuss Muhammad Ghori’s invasions of India.    8

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 2: Q9  (8 Marks)

Q15. Discuss the different social reform measures undertaken by Lord William Bentinck.

Q16. What do you know about the Bhakti Movement in India and how the name of Mahapurush Sri Srimanta Sankardeva was associated with it? 8

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 2: Q5  (4 Marks)

Q17. Discuss the contribution of Lord Ripon to the field of Indian education. 8

Q18. Discuss the importance of the Treaty of Yandaboo in the North-East Polity of the British.    8

Q19. Examine the role of Subhash Chandra Bose and the NIA in India’s struggle of freedom. 8

Q20. What role did play by the newly educated Indian intelligentsia and press in awakening of a new India during the British Rule? 4 + 4 =8

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APSC Mains 2016 Political Science (Paper II)

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165 marks worth questions were asked in APSC Mains 2016 – Political Science Paper 2 which were asked in our APSC Mains Test Series 2017 (Pol. Sc. Optional).

Among many aspirants, 9 APSC 2017 successful aspirants (including Rank 1 Maria Tanim) had enrolled in our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series and were able to achieve enough marks to succeed the APSC 2016 Exam with flying colours. We are dedicated to continue the same quality and make the APSC Mains Test Series 2018 more useful for the preparation of APSC Mains Political Science optional paper.

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APSC Mains 2016 Political Science - Paper II

PART – A

Answer any eight questions from the following within 250 words each: 20 x 8 = 160

Q1. Discuss the framing of the Constitution of India with special reference to the role of the Constituent Assembly. Trace the sources of the Constitution.

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 3: Q1. (12 Marks)

Q2. Discuss the ideals enshrined in the Preamble of the Constitution. To what extent have these ideals and principles succeeded in establishing socio-economic and political justice in India?

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 3: PART B (c) (12 Marks)

Q3. Critically evaluate the Fundamental Rights enshrined in the Constitution. Discuss the relevance and importance of the Right to Constitutional Remedies.

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 3: Q4 & Test 8: Q6 (12 M)

Q4. What are the reasons for incorporation of the Directive Principles in the Constitution? Examine the relevance and importance of these principles in the functioning of the State.
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 3: PART B (a) (8 Marks)

Q5. Discuss the role of the President of India in the law-making process, with special reference to the President’s power to promulgate ordinances. Examine the relationship between the President and the Parliament.
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 3: Q8 (8 Marks) (Similar Q)

Q6. Discuss the process of formation of the Union Council of Ministers. Examine the differences between the Cabinet and the Council of Ministers. Discuss the relationship between the Prime Minister and the Union Council of Ministers in the Indian context.

Q7. Discuss the powers and functions of the Indian Parliament. In what respects is the Lok Sabha more powerful than the Rajya Sabha? Discuss the special powers of Rajya Sabha.

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 3: Q8 (10 Marks) (Similar Q)

Q8. Discuss the functioning of local self-government in Assam. What are the problems faced by the Panchayat system in the State? Examine the remedies for these problems.

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 4: Q9 & Test 8: Q9 (20 Marks)

Q9. Examine the main features of American federalism. Discuss the provisions of checks and balance in the US federal system.

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 6: Q6 (8 Marks)

Q10. “The Crown is a bundle of sovereign powers, prerogatives and rights – a legal ideas.” Discuss the powers and functions of the British Crown in the light of this statement. How is the existence of monarchy justified in the present times?
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 4: Q8 (15 Marks) (Similar Q)

Q11. What is a budget? Discuss the principles of budgeting in India. Examine the role of the Finance Ministry in budget preparation in India.

Q12. Discuss the role of the United Nations in peace-keeping operations in the post-Cold War era. Critically evaluate the extent to which the UN has succeeded in conflict-resolution in recent times.

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 4: Q1 & Test 8 PART B (e) (20 Marks) (Similar Q)

PART – B

Answer any five questions from the following (each within 150 words):

Q13. Discuss the role of the Governor as the constitutional head of a State. Do you think that the Governor acts as an agent of the Central Government?

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 3: Q9 & Test 8: Q4 (8 Marks)

Q14. Examine the role of the Supreme Court in India as a protector of the Constitution, with special reference to the court’s power of judicial review.

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 2: Q9 & Test 3: Q5 (8 Marks)

Q15. Discuss the role of bureaucracy in social and economic development in India.

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 4: Q6 (8 Marks)

Q16. Discuss the significance of the constitutional provisions relating to Centre-State relations in India.

Q17. Discuss the role of the UNESCO in promoting educational and scientific cooperation in various parts of the world.

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 4: PART B(c) & Test 8: PART B(g) (8 Marks)

Q18. Critically examine the emergency powers of the President of India.

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 3: Q7 (8 Marks)

Q19. Discuss the recommendations of the Singhvi Committee regarding Panchayati Raj.

Q20. Examine the role of the International Court of Justice in solving international disputes.

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APSC Mains 2018 Test Series – Education Paper

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Details of APSC Mains 2018 Test Series – Education Paper

  • Total 8 Tests full length of Paper I & II (Six Section-wise Test + Four Full Syllabus Test)
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  • Education Optional Papers, which contribute a total of 400 marks, has recently become very popular optional in the APSC CC (Mains) Exam of previous years and the no. of aspirants taking the subject is increasing drastically and a large no. of toppers of previous year also had Education as optional.
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TEST SCHEDULE & SYLLABUS SPLIT-UP
Test No. Syllabus Coverage Test Date Answer Booster Date
Test 1

Paper I:
PART I:
1. Meaning, definition and scope of education, Aims — individual, social, liberal, vocational and Harmonious development of education, Aims of education in a democracy.
2. School and community— their relations, functions and responsibilities.
3. Curriculum, Definition and types of curricula, defects of present curriculum, principles of curriculum construction, Importance of correlation of studies. Co-curricular activities types and their values in education.
4. Freedom and discipline Importance of freedom in education, Free discipline, relation between freedom and discipline. Discipline meaning types and its importance, Reward and punishment.

19-02-2019 24-02-2019
Test 2

Paper I:
PART I:
5. Teacher qualities of a teacher, importance of his personality, Functions of teacher in school. Material education needed for teaching.
6. Theories of playplay methods in education.
7. Education for international understanding and national integration.
PART II:
1. Psychologyis meaning, scope and definition, its importance in education, Methods of educational psychology.

10-03-2019 13-03-2019
Test 3 Paper I:
PART II:
9. Physical basis of mental life. Importance of sensation, perception and conception.
10. Adolescence its significance and problems.
11. Emotions and instincts their importance in education, Importance of needs, drives and motives.
12. Learningits meaning and importance, laws of learning, efficiency in learning.
22-03-2019 28-03-2019
Test 4 Paper I:
PART II:
13. Image and imagination, its importance in education
14. Memory— meaning and types of memory, cause of forgetting, attention and its relation to interest.
15. Intelligence— its meaning and nature.
16. Statistics in education — calculation of mean, medium and mode, standard deviation and quartile deviation, Coefficient of correlation by rank difference methods
17-04-2019 23-04-2019
Test 5 Paper II:
1. Charter Act of 1813
2. Anglicist — classicist controversy Macculay’s minute and Lord Bentinck’s resolution of 1835.
3. Wood’s Despatch of 1854— its effects on Indian education.
4. Indian Education Commission of 1882— primary and secondary education.
5. Lord Curzon’s educational policy— Primary, Secondary and University education.
08-05-2019 13-06-2019
Test 6 Paper II:
6. Gokhale’s Bill on primary education resolution of 1913.
7. Hartog committees report of 1929.
8. Wardha Scheme of Education 1937, its implementation in India.
9. Primary education Act of Assam 1926, problems in the Universalisation of primary education in Assam.
10. Adult education — problems in the implementation of adult education programme— objectives and Aims of NAEP.
11. Women education— is importance, problems in the implementation of the education programmes for the women their solution.
22-05-2019 27-06-2019
Test 7 Mock Test (Paper I Full Syllabus) 14-06-2019 25-06-2019
Test 8 Mock Test (Paper II Full Syllabus) 05-07-2019 10-07-2019
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APSC Mains 2016 Pol. Science (Paper I) 122 Marks from Adhikary Education Mains Test Series

APSC Mains 2016 Political Science (Paper I)

122 Marks from Adhikary Education Mains Test Series

Definitely, one of the best strategy to score good marks in APSC Mains Exam Political Science Paper is to join our APSC Mains 2018 Test Series – Political Science.

122 marks worth questions were asked in APSC Mains 2016 – Political Science Paper 1 which were asked in our APSC Mains Test Series 2017 (Pol. Sc. Optional).

Among many aspirants, 9 APSC 2017 successful aspirants (including Rank 1 Maria Tanim) had enrolled in our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series and were able to achieve enough marks to succeed the APSC 2016 Exam with flying colours. We are dedicated to continue the same quality and make the APSC Mains Test Series 2018 more useful for the preparation of APSC Mains Political Science optional paper.

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APSC Mains 2016 Political Science - Paper I

PART – A

Answer any eight questions from the following within 250 words each: 20 x 8 = 160

Q1. Define the term Political Science. Discuss the nature and scope of Political Science.

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 1: Q5. (15 Marks)

Q2. Discuss the importance of study of Political Science. Discuss its relationship with other Social Sciences.

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 7: Q8. (15 Marks)

Q3. What are the different approached to the study of Political Science? Discuss in detail the legal approach to the study of Political Science.

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 5: Q1. (5 Marks)

Q4. Discuss the social contract theory with reference to Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau.

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 1: Q3. (20 Marks)

Q5. What are the main ideas of individualism? Discuss the arguments in defence of the individualist theory of State.

Q6. What do you mean by a Welfare State? Discuss the functions of Welfare State.

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 7: Q9. (20 Marks)

Q7. Why is India called quasi-federation? Give reasons for your answer.

Q8. Discuss the necessity of a constitution in a democracy. Discuss the features of a totalitarian government.

Q9. Write the difference between Parliamentary and Presidential form of government? Which government is best suited for India?

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 2: Q1&Q6. (15 Marks)

Q10. What do you mean by the term Executive? Discuss the powers and functions of Executive.

Q11. Discuss Montesquieu’s contribution to the theory of separation of powers. How far this theory is applicable in India?

Q12. What is delegated legislation? Discuss the merits and defects of unicameral legislature.

PART – B

Answer any five questions from the following within 150 words each:

Q13. Discuss the significance of Judicial Review.

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 2: Q9 (8 Marks)

Q14. What do you mean by Sovereignty? Discuss the difference between legal and political sovereignty.

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 1: Q2 (8 Marks)

Q15. Discuss Aristotle theory on Revolution.

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 1: Q10 (8 Marks)

Q16. Discuss Plato’s conception of justice. What are the demerits of Platonic Justice?

Q17. Discuss Gandhi’s views on Ideal State.

Q18. Discuss J.S. Mill’s views on Liberty.

Q19. Write the difference between power and authority.

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 5: Q7 (8 Marks)

Q20. Discuss Marxian theory of Democracy.

total questions worth 122 Marks in APSC CC(Mains) Exam 2016 – Polity Paper 1, were matched with the questions of our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series.

Paper I – Download PDF

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APSC Mains – Education Optional Previous years Question Papers

APSC CC (Mains) Exam – Education Optional Previous years Questions Paper

 

2018

Paper I ( PDF Download)
Paper II ( PDF Download)

 

2016 

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Paper II ( PDF Download)

 

2015 

Paper I ( PDF Download)

Paper 2 ( PDF Download)

 

2014 

Paper I ( PDF Download)

Paper 2 ( PDF Download)

 

2011 

Paper I ( PDF Download)

Paper 2 ( PDF Download)

 

2006 

Paper I  ( PDF Download)

Paper 2 ( PDF Download)

 

2002 

Paper I ( PDF Download)

 

APSC mains 2018 test series GS & Optional Paper