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APSC Mains 2018 Education (Paper II) 166 Marks from Adhikary Education Mains Test Series

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APSC Mains 2018 Education (Paper II)

166 Marks from Adhikary Education Mains Test Series

 

166 marks worth Questions were asked in APSC CCE (Main) 2018 – Education Paper 2 which were asked in our APSC Mains Test Series 2018 (Education Optional). This is a testimony to our continuous efforts to provide the best quality materials for the APSC Prelims and Mains Exam 2018 to assist better preparation of the aspirants. 

 

APSC CCE (Main) 2018 Education - Paper II

PART – A

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

Q1. What is the importance of the year 1813 in Indian Education? Discuss how it introduced modern education in India.     10+10=20

Question from our APSC Mains Education Test Series Test 8: Q13 and Test 5: Q1 (10+10 =20 Marks)

Q2. What were the main points of controversy between the Anglicist and the Classicist? Give the views of Lord Macaulay to bring an end to this controversy. 10+10=20

Question from our APSC Mains Education Test Series Test 5: Q12  (10 Marks)

Q3. Discuss the main recommendations of Wood’s dispatch. Why is the dispatch regarded as the ‘Magna Carta’ of Indian Education? 10+10=20

Question from our APSC Mains Education Test Series Test 8: Q7 and Test 5: Q3 (10+10=20 Marks)

Q4. Who were the Indian members included in the Hunter Commission? Outline the major recommendations of Hunter Commission on primary education. Bring out their effects on Indian education system.          2+10+8=20

Question from our APSC Mains Education Test Series Test 5: Q5 (10 Marks)

Q5. “Lord Curzon has touched every branch of education and reformed them.” Discuss the statement with reference to the reforms brought out through the policy on education introduced by Lord Curzon. 20

Q6. “My Lord, I know that my bill will be thrown out before the day closes.” Who made this statement and under what circumstances? Why was the bill rejected? 2+6+12=20

Q7. What do you understand by ‘wastage’ and ‘stagnation’ in primary education? Discuss Hartog Committee’s observations and suggestions on Primary education in India.       10+10=20

Question from our APSC Mains Education Test Series Test 8: Q8 ( 10+10=20 Marks)

Q8. What is Nai-Talim? Explain its salient features. How would you account for its failure in India?  2+10+8=20

Q9. What is meant by universalization of primary education? Discuss the problems in the implementation of universalization of primary education in Assam.     8+12=20

Question from our APSC Mains Education Test Series Test 6: Q5 and Test 8: Q 5 (8+12=20 Marks)

Q10. Mention the aims and objectives of National Adult Education Programme (NAEP). What are the main problems faced in the implementation of Adult Education Programmes in our State? 10+10=20

Question from our APSC Mains Education Test Series Test 6: Q12 (10 Marks)

Q11. Discuss the major problems of implementing Women Education Programmes in Assam. Suggest some measures for its solutions.    10+10=20

Q12. What are the major provisions of the Assam Primary Act of 1926? How far were these provisions implemented in the state?    12+8=20  

Question from our APSC Mains Education Test Series Test 6: Q4 (12+8=20 Marks)  

 

PART – B

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

Q13. Discuss briefly Lord Bentick’s educational policy.     8

Question from our APSC Mains Education Test Series Test 5: Q 11 (8 Marks)

Q14. Write about the system of grant-in-aid as recommended by Wood’s dispatch.     8

Q15. Write briefly on Curzon’s policy on payment-by-result system.      8

Q16. Discuss in brief the Wardha Scheme of education.     8

Question from our APSC Mains Education Test Series Test 6: Q3 (8 Marks)

Q17. Enumerate the provisions of the University Act of 1904.       8

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

Q18. What are the suggestions of Hartog Committee on women education?                                    8

Q19. Who introduced Downward Filtration Theory? What did it mean? Who discarded this system in education?        2+4+2=8

Question from our APSC Mains Education Test Series Test 5: Q10 (4 Marks)

Q20. Write briefly on the proposed measures for developing primary education in Government of India Resolution, 1913.    8

Question from our APSC Mains Education Test Series Test 6: Q15 (8 Marks)  

 

A total questions worth 166 Marks in APSC CC(Mains) Exam 2018 – Education Paper 2, were matched with the questions of our APSC Mains Education Test Series.

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APSC Mains (Written) Exam 2018 Cutoff Marks (Expected) – Analysis of Candidate’s Survey

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APSC CC (Main) Exam 2018 Cutoff Marks (Expected)

 

While you wait for the result of the APSC Mains 2018 exam, which may take couple of months, to pacify the fire in you to start preparation for Interview, we tried to provide a realistic cutoff qualifying marks that would be require to get a call for the interview.

As per the online survey APSC CC (Mains) Exam 2018 – Cutoff Analysis, we arrived as the following category-wise Cutoff marks in Mains (Written Exam) exam to qualify for the Interview round.

APSC Mains (Written) Exam 2018 Cutoff

Category Cutoff Marks
Open (OC) 820
OBC/MOBC 800
SC 764
ST (Plain) 766
ST (Hill) 742
Other than Above 712

 

Methodology Used

A online survey ‘APSC Mains 2018 – Cut-Off Analysis‘ is being conducted to collect the opinions of the actual candidates who have written the exam. A significantly large number of APSC Prelims aspirants participated and provided their expected score & expected Cut-Off marks for APSC CC (Mains) Exam 2018. These data were processed to find the Weighted Average Arithmetic Mean of expected Cut-Off marks, separately for various categories, which is presented below.

 

Sample size

Total no. of candidates appeared Mains ≈ 3600 approx.

Total no. of responses = 437 (9 AM 17 September, 2019)

BUT, Total no. of unique responses = 304 (Only this figure is considered for all calculation purpose. our apologies to the over-enthusiasts)

So, our sample represent 8.4% [≈(304/3600)x100] of total candidates. (Which is quite a good representation), we believe!!

 

OC (General) Open Category

Sample size = 98

No. of respondents Expected Cut-off Value assumed for calculation
4 Above 880 890
11 851-880 865
35 821-850 835
36 791-820 805
7 761-790 775
4 731-760 745
1 Below 700 690

Weighted Average (Expected) Cut-off = 820

 

OBC/MOBC Category

Sample size = 131

No. of respondents Expected Cut-off Value assumed for calculation
18 851-880 865
20 821-850 835
43 791-820 805
33 761-790 775
8 731-760 745
9 700-730 715

Weighted Average (Expected) Cut-off = 800

 

SC Category

Sample size = 32

No. of respondents Expected Cut-off Value assumed for calculation
1 Above 880 890
2 851-880 865
2 821-850 835
5 791-820 805
7 761-790 775
5 731-760 745
4 700-730 715
6 Below 700 690

Weighted Average (Expected) Cut-off = 764

 

ST (Plain) Category

Sample size = 25

No. of respondents Expected Cut-off Value assumed for calculation
5 821-850 835
2 791-820 805
7 761-790 775
5 731-760 745
3 700-730 715
3 Below 700 690

Weighted Average (Expected) Cut-off = 766

 

ST (Hill) Category

Sample size = 13

No. of respondents Expected Cut-off Value assumed for calculation
1 851-880 865
1 821-850 835
1 791-820 805
2 761-790 775
0 731-760 745
3 700-730 715
5 Below 700 690

Weighted Average (Expected) Cut-off = 742

 

Others

Sample size = 5

No. of respondents Expected Cut-off Value assumed for calculation
1 761-790 775
0 731-760 745
1 700-730 715
3 Below 700 690

Weighted Average (Expected) Cut-off = 712

 

Disclaimer:

  1. The APSC provides will be final. This exercise is only to provide a rough idea about the expected cutoff.
  2. All data are original and presented as entered by respondents and are not changed by us (in any way).
  3. All respondent has not provided data in all fields.

Some of the comments by the respondents

2 marks question was  disaster in GS

All mains question papers ranged from easy to average. Hope the examiners give the deserving marks rather than going on a rampant deduction spree. Ultimately depends on the examiner.

All papers were like University exam papers

Average papers 

Balanced

Better than previous years

Bit tough this year

Checking of optionals should be normalised across all.

Civil engg was way tough 

Conceptual papers 

Cutoff may increase  

Cutt off will be high this time

Difficult

Easy

Easy and analytical, engineering optionals were on the tougher side

Easy gs and english, optionals are tough

Easy-moderate

Education 1st paper was difficult

Education paper 1 was unconventional .Rest was paper was normal.

Education paper 1st was difficult

Excellent

Fair

First papers of optional subjects found to be difficult

Good 

GS and English are good but some optionals are tricky.

Gs and English was lenghty, education paper 1 was critical pol science paper 1 was a trap easy question but time consuming

GS and English were not tough but time played a vital role. Optionals were little tough

GS average, English easy, Edu 1st paper average & 2nd paper easy. History average 

Gs is a little bit analytical and time consuming.English is easy but again time consuming.education paper 1 is  a little bit tough and the 2nd paper is easy.

GS lengthy ,English easy,optional lengthy and moderate

GS paper was too lenghty . English paper should be replaced by Essay only.

GS questions were of moderate difficulty considering exam pressure. English as usual was lengthy. Some optional papers were difficult and some lengthy.

Gs was lengthy, English was easy , education paper one was tough and anthropology paper 1 was tough

GS was not well framed. Rest all okay.

High scoring 

It was a good paper .

It was moderate

it was ok

It’s for people who has memory power. It did not test the knowledge of a candidate to be a civil servant. Rot memory is enough. Papers did not fit for the exam.

Little bit difficult 

Medium level.

Moderate level 

Moderately tough

More analytical then the previous years

More questions that compells the aspirants to think rather than just mugging up & vomiting in the exams, definitely a welcome change.

Not that tough

Not upto the standard

Ok

Okayish

Opinion based questions were asked

Optional papers were little tough

Overall good

Paper completion is the key. It is race against time.

Paper was moderete

Papers are averge but time was the major factor

Papers were almost attemptable. But marks will depend upon content firstly,, this tym gs n english marks will be deciding factor, as the optional paper level were almost same

Papers were easy but were unexpected

Papers were moderate but bit lengthy 

Papers were time consuming

physics paper was unfair.Change in pattern in a subject like physics that too in mains is not expected.Rest papers were ok

Polity

Question papers are very good 

Questions are easy, If you attempt all questions , decently score a good marks 

Quite analytical

Shifting towards dynamic issues compared to previous years.

simple

Since the post are more this time and some optional subject papers are analytical, the cut off will not be high for mains exam.

Slightly Different from previous year

Slightly difficult compared to last year

So so

Standard

The difficulty level was moderate

The overall papers were moderate in my opinion

The paper was comparatively easy but found a bit lengthy

The question level was Average 

The questions are good.. But writing skills I think not well.. But hope is important.. 

The standard of the questions is high. The previous trend of question has been changed. 

There is a change in education paper 1.GS paper was scoring and in english paper question are asked from current social issues which is a nice step.

There was question error in English question paper. They mentioned in the question no 7,to write an report on any one topic out of two.. However later they mentioned below to write a letter. 

This time both Geography papers are harder than the other optional subjects.

This time candidates are serious. For this reason marks may be high

Though the papers were not so easy, I enjoyed writing.

Very good

 

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Here we invite opinions and expectation of the candidates who appeared in the APSC CC (Main) exam 2018, to arrive at a reasonable cutoff for APSC CC (Main) Exam Exam 2018 and qualify for appearing for for the Viva-voce (Interview) phase.

Click to give your valuable input –APSC CC (Mains) Exam 2018 – Cutoff Analysis

 

It’s an essential part of a successful strategy for any task and if the challenge is a competitive exam like APSC Combined Competitive Exam, then knowing the passing parameters i.e. Cutoff Marks for APSC Prelims & Mains Exam forms a very basic enquiry. 

Analyzing previous years minimum score line can provide us a very good idea of what it is going to be, so below we have provided information about the 2018. 

APSC CCE 2016 (Mains) Cutoff Marks (Written Exam + Interview Marks)

APSC has not declared any data regarding Cutoff marks for APSC CCE (Main) 2016 ( Inclusive of Written Exam and Viva-voce/Interview marks). The data given below are collected through independent sources only to give a fair idea of the Cutoff marks for APSC Mains 2016 Exam, and should not be taken as official figures.

  • APSC Mains 2016 cutoff in General category = 982 (Overall)
  • APSC Mains 2016 cutoff in OBC category = 962 (Overall)
Cutoff Marks for the post of ACS
  • APSC Mains 2016 cutoff in General category = 1026 (Male) & 1025 (Female)
  • APSC Mains 2016 cutoff in OBC category = 1010
  • APSC Mains 2016 cutoff in SC category = 931
Cutoff Marks for the post of ALRS
  • APSC Mains 2016 cutoff in General category = 1006
  • APSC Mains 2016 cutoff in OBC category = 992
Cutoff Marks for the post of Inspector of Labour
  • APSC Mains 2016 cutoff in General category = 982
  • APSC Mains 2016 cutoff in OBC category = 975

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APSC Mains 2018 History (Paper II) 158 Marks from Adhikary Education Mains Test Series

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APSC Mains 2018 History (Paper II)

158 Marks from Adhikary Education Mains Test Series

158 marks worth Questions were asked in APSC CCE (Main) 2018 – History Paper 2 which were asked in our APSC Mains Test Series 2018 (History Optional). This is a testimony to our continuous efforts to provide the best quality materials for the APSC Prelims and Mains Exam 2018 to assist better preparation of the aspirants. 

APSC CCE (Main) 2018 History - Paper II

PART – A

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

Q1. Discuss the internal policy of Henry VII of England. Why is his period known as the period known as the period of remedy and seedtime?     12+8=20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 4: Q11 and Test: 8 Q10. (20 Marks (Indirectly)

Q2. “The resortation of Charles-II was not only a resoration of the monarchy but a restoration of the Parliament as well.” Discuss.      20

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Q3. Critically discuss the causes and the consequences of the Glorious Revolution in England.   10+10=20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 4: Q1 and Test 8: Q12. (20 Marks)

Q4. Discuss the main issues involved in the Austrain War of succession. 20

Q5. Critically analyse the Vienna Settlement of 1815. Mention its importance in the History of Modern Europe.     12+8=20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 5: Q1. (20 Marks)

Q6. Evaluate the factors of the July Revolution of 1830. What were its effects?      10+10=20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 8: Q6. (20 Marks)

Q7. Critically analyse Bismarck’s foreign policy. How far did he achieve them?       10+10=20

Q8. Evaluate the reign of Alexander-II of Russia. Why is he called Czar liberator?      12+8= 20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 5: Q2. (10 Marks) (Partially)

Q9. Discuss the causes for the rise and growth of Nazism in Germany. How far was it successful?      12+8=20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 5: Q7 and Test 6: Q8. (20 Marks) 

Q10. Evaluate the main defects of the treaty of Versailles with special reference to the politics that influenced world in subsequent years.    20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 8: Q7. (20 Marks)   

Q11. Assess the role of League of Nations in establishing world peace.      20 

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 6: Q3. (20 Marks)   

Q12. Assess the contributions of Chaiang Kai-shek to the republic of China. Also mention his relation with the communists.       12+8=20

PART – B

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

Q13. Write a note on Tudor despotism.       8

Q14. Analyse critically the growth of the cabinet system of the government under Sir Robert Walpole.      8

Q15. What do you mean by Enlightened Despotism? Give an estimate of Joseph-II as an enlightened despot.      3+5=8

Q16. Asses the effect of the Bolshevik Revolution on the Politics of Russia.        8

Q17. Discuss the role of Count Cavour in the Unification of Italy.         8

Q18. How do you account for the rise of General Franco in Spain in the growth of dictatorship?       8

Q19. What were the effects of the World War-I, on world politics?        8

Q20. Critically analyse the Sino-Japanese conflict on the eve of the World War-II.   8                                                        

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

A total questions worth 158 Marks in APSC CC(Mains) Exam 2018 – History Paper 2, were matched with the questions of our APSC Mains History Test Series.

Paper II – Download PDF

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APSC Mains 2018 History (Paper I) 95 Marks from Adhikary Education Mains Test Series

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APSC Mains 2018 History (Paper I)

95 Marks from Adhikary Education Mains Test Series

95 marks worth Questions were asked in APSC CCE (Main) 2018 – History Paper 1 which were asked in our APSC Mains Test Series 2018 (History Optional). This is a testimony to our continuous efforts to provide the best quality materials for the APSC Prelims and Mains Exam 2018 to assist better preparation of the aspirants. 

APSC CCE (Main) 2018 History - Paper I

PART – A

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

Q1. Narrate the direct and indirect effects of Alexander’s invasion of India.  10+10=20

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

Q2. What were the causes for the downfall of the Mauryan empire? How far was the religious policy of Ashoka responsible for it?  12+8=20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 1: Q14. (12 Marks)

Q3. Make an assessment of the career and achievements of Harshavardhana. How far did his relationship with Bhaskaravarmana help him in establishing his supremacy over North India?   15+5=20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 1: Q9. (5 Marks) (Indirectly)

Q4. “The most illustrious successors of the Mauryas in the Decan and in Central India were the Satavahanas”. On the basis of the above statement highlight the contribution of the Satavahana rulers towards administration, economy and culture.   20

Q5. What were the causes and results of the Arab invasion of Sind? Why did they fail to penetrate deeper into India?   15+5=20

Q6. Critically analyse the administrative system of Sher Shah Suri with special reference to his land revenue system. To what extent did it serve as the basis of land revenue system of Akbar?   15+5=20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 2: Q4. (15 Marks)

Q7. “Akbar is regarded as a national monarch”. Justify this statement in the light of his civil and military administration, religious policy and policy towards the Rajputs.    20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 2: Q11. and Test 7: Q4. (10 Marks)

Q8.What was the permanent settlement system of Bengal introduced by Lord Cornwallis? To what extent did it prove beneficial to the British rule in India? What were its effects on the Indians?       8+6+6= 20

Q9. Discuss the causes, main events and results of the Fourth Anglo-Maratha War (1817-18).     8+4+8=20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 3: Q5 (20 Marks)  (Indirectly)

Q10. Why was Bengal partitioned in 1905? What were its consequences in India’s struggle for freedom?     10+10= 20

Q11. Analyse the Constitutional developments in British India during the period from 1909 to 1935.      20 

Q12. What was the impact of the World War II on India’s national movement? Why did Indian National Congress oppose the August offer (1940) and the Cripp’s proposal (1942)? 12+8=20

PART – B

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

Q13. How did the people of Harappan civilization maintain relations with other contemporary civilization?       8

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 1: Q2 (8 Marks) (Indirectly)

Q14. Who were the Rashtrakutas? Examine their contributions to the field of education and teaching.      3+5=8

Q15. Analyse the role played by Qutb-ud-in Aibak and Iltutmish in the foundation of Islamic rule in India.      4+4=8

Q16. Make an assessment of Alauddin Khilji as an administrator.    8

Q17. Describe Shivaji’s struggle with the Mughals. How far was he able to provide the Marathas a nation-state?         5+3=8

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 7: Q8 (5 Marks)

Q18. How did English education help in the promotion of nationalism in India in the later part of the 19th century?    8

Q19. Describe the main features of the Government of India Act, 1935. How did it influence Indian polity?    5+3=8

Q20. Analyse the factors that led to the Partition of India in 1947. Was the Viceroy Lord Mountbatten responsible for the Partition?       6+2=8 

A total questions worth 95 Marks in APSC CC(Mains) Exam 2018 – History Paper 1, were matched with the questions of our APSC Mains History Test Series.

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APSC Mains 2018 – General Studies (GS) Question Paper and Detailed Sectional Analysis

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APSC Mains 2018 – GS Question Paper & Detailed sectional Analysis

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apsc mains 2018 gs paper analysis

The General Studies (GS) Paper (on 11 Aug, 2019) is analysed and section-wise break-up of the total no. of questions and marks are done here, to give you a better idea of the areas/topics more question appears in the exam. The ‘Indian Culture, Ancient and Modern History of India’, ‘Indian Polity & Political system in India’ and ‘Indian Economy &Planning Processes in India‘ sections were heavily represented in the paper.

Sections/Areas Sectional Marks Questions
Indian Polity & Political system in India 90 Q1 (b) Discuss the process of formation of the Union Council of Ministers. Discuss the powers and functions of the Union Council of Ministers. 6+10=16

Q1 (c) Discuss the composition and important features of Panchyati Raj system in Assam under the 73rd Amendment Act of the Constitution. What is the position of women under this Act?  10+6=16

Question from our APSC Mains General Studies (GS) Test Series Test 1: Q1(ii) & Q3(ii) (16 Marks)

Q1 (d) How is the Finance Commission of India constituted? Discuss the terms of reference of the 15th Finance Commission of India.  6+10=16

Question from our APSC Mains General Studies (GS) Test Series Test 8: Q1(i) (6 Marks)

Q1 (e) What is social justice? What are its different dimensions? What is its importance in Indian context? 4+6+6=16

Q1 (g) What are the main features of the Directive Principles of State Policy? Discuss the relevance of the Policy for the socio-economic development of a State. 8+8=16

Q4 (xvii) When the President of India can declare constitutional emergency in a State?  2

Question from our APSC Mains General Studies (GS) Test 1: Q3 (ix) (2 Marks)  

Q4 (xix) What does the Article 40 of the Indian Constitution deal with?  2

Q4 (xxv) Mention the Amendment with year by which the Indian Constitution has lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.  2

Q4 (xxvii) What does the Clause 6 of the Assam Accord deal with?   2

Question from our APSC Mains General Studies (GS) Test 1: Q4 (x) (2 Marks)  

Q4 (xxxv) How long the Rajya Sabha can delay in the enactment of a Money Bill?  2
Indian Economy &Planning Processes in India 81 Q1 (j) What is Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana? Make an assessment of its performance since inception.  2+14=16

Q1 (l) Discuss the present status of industrial development in the North-Eastern region. In what possible ways do you think the economic development of this region can be accelerated? 8+8=16

Q2 (c) What is the objective of ‘Make in India’ initiative? Explain the ‘four pillars’ of this initiative.  2+6=8

Question from our APSC Mains General Studies (GS) FREE Mock Test : Q4(v) & APSC Mains Answer Writing Practice Questions – Set 5: Q1 (8 Marks)  

Q2 (g) Briefly explain the functions performed by the North Eastern Council.  8

Q2 (h) Where are the bell-metal industries in Assam located? What are the problems faced by the industry in the State? 4+4=8

Question from our APSC Mains General Studies (GS) Test 3: Q4 (vii) (4 Marks)  

Q3 (b) Where from and why does the RBI pay dividend to the Central Government?  5

Q3 (g) What are the problems and prospects of tourism industry of Assam? 5

Question from our APSC Mains General Studies (GS) Test 4: Q1 (vii) (5 Marks)  

Q3 (l) What is the concept of Human Development Index?  5

Q4 (viii) What is a long-term capital gains tax? 2

Q4 (xvi) What is a cryptocurrency?  2

Question from our APSC Mains Answer Writing Practice Questions – Set 4:Q1 (2 Marks)

Q4 (xviii) What is AGMARK?  2

Q4 (xxix) What is Blue Revolution?  2

Question from our APSC Mains General Studies (GS) Test 4: Q1 (iv) (2 Marks)     Indirect

Q4 (xxxiii) What is the full form of SFDA?   2
Geography of India and Assam 66 Q1 (k) Discuss how water harvesting system can be made effective to address the problem of depleting groundwater resources in urban areas.  16Q2 (d) What is an agro-climatic zone? Describe the agro-climatic zones of Assam. 2+6=8

Q2 (e) What steps were taken in the Indus Waters Treaty to resolve the water conflict between India and Pakistan?  8

Q2 (f) What do you understand by the ‘Chipko Movement’? Discuss its role in the protection of trees.  2+6=8

Q3 (a) What is the phenomenon called ‘cloudburst’?  5

Q3 (i) State five key characteristics of organic farming. 5

Q4 (ix) Name the India States that shares their borders with Bhutan.  2

Q4 (xi) Tungabhadra Multipurpose Project is a joint venture of which States of India?   2

Q4 (xii) What does El Nino mean?   2

Question from our APSC Mains General Studies (GS) Test 7: Q1 (ii) (2 Marks)  

Q4 (xiii) Which place is called Greenwich of India and why?   2

Q4 (xiv) Which is the highest dam in India? Where is it located?   2

Q4 (xv) What are cash crops? Give one example.   2

Question from our APSC Mains General Studies (GS) Test 4: Q4 (vi) (1 Marks)     Indirect

Q4 (xx) Which continent is called Dark Continent and why?  2

Q4 (xxviii) Name any two of the Ramsar Sites of Northeast India.   2

Question from our APSC Mains General Studies (GS) Test 6: Q1 (ix) (2 Marks)     Indirect
Role and impact of Science and Technology in India 40 Q1 (m) Write about the success that India achieved in the field of Space Science and Technology. In what way has this technology helped India in its socio-economic development?  16

Question from our APSC Mains Answer Writing Practice Questions – Set 21: Q2 (16 Marks)

Q1 (n) What do you understand by global warming? Discuss the main causes of global warming and suggest measures for diminishing its effects on the earth. 4+6+6=16

Question from our APSC Mains Answer Writing Practice Questions – Set 27: Q1 (16 Marks)

Q4 (x) How does a solar eclipse occur?  2

Q4 (xxx) Who is popularly known as ‘Missile Man of India’?   2

Q4 (xxxi) What does the solar system consist of?   2

Q4 (xxxii) Define Ozone depletion.   2
Current Events of National and International importance 62 Q1 (h) In the context of poor quality of human life in India, discuss the objectives and strategy of the Smart City Programme.  16Q1 (o) Discuss the features of Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2016. Write about the concerns of the people of Assam over the said Bill.  8+8=16

Q3 (e) What is the main objective of Atal Amrit Abhiyan Scheme?  5

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Q3 (f) Write the objectives of the Ganga Action Plan. Do you think that the objectives of the plan have been fulfilled?  2+3=5

Q3 (j) ‘Raijor Podulit Raijor Sarkar’, what does it mean?  5

Q3 (k) What is Triple Talaq Bill?  5

Question from our APSC Mains Answer Writing Practice Questions – Set 28:Q3 (5 Marks)

Q4 (vi) What is a Soil Health Card?  2

Q4 (vii) What does the slogan “Zero Defect Zero Effect” signify?   2

Q4 (xxii) Name the place and year where the first Commonwealth Games were held.  2

Q4 (xxiii) Write the name of the editors of daily newspapers, The Assam Tribune and the Dainik Asam.  2

Q4 (xxiv) Name the film that was awarded Rajat Kamal, 2018. Who is the director of the film?  2
Indian Culture, Ancient and Modern History of India 95 Q1 (a) Analyze the salient features of the Charter Act of 1833. How can it be considered as a landmark in the constitutional history of India?       10+6=16Q1 (f) Discuss the Civil Disobedience Movement from the beginning till its withdrawal in 1934. Assess its importance as the greatest mass movement in India. 8+8=16

Q1 (i) Analyse the causes and consequences of the Moamaria Rebellion. How far was it responsible for the downfall of Ahom rule? 8+8=16

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Q2 (a) Describe the achievements of the Gupta period in the fields of science, art and architecture.  8

Q2 (b) What are the major constituents of ‘drain of wealth’ from India during the colonial rule?  8

Q3 (c) Give a brief description of the social life of Rabha Tribe of Assam. 5

Q3 (d) Write a note on the Paik system in Ahom kingdom.  5

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Q3 (h) What are Mudras? How many fundamental mudras are required to depict a particular emotion?  2+3=5

Q4 (i) When and where was the first capital of Ahom kingdom established? 2

Question from our APSC Mains General Studies (GS) Test 2: Q4 (vi) (2 Marks)  

Q4 (ii) Name two plays written by Kalidasa.  2

Q4 (iii) What do you know about the Allahabad Pillar Inscription?    2

Q4 (iv) Who was Ajan Fakir?   2

Q4 (v) The Battle of Panipat in 1761 was fought between which forces?    2

Q4 (xxi) In which year was the first Assamese newspaper Arunodoi published? Who was the editor of the first edition?  2

Q4 (xxxiv) What is Ojapali?  2

Q4 (xxvi) Name the authors of the books, Katha Guru Charita and Kadam-Kali.   2

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APSC Mains 2018 Pol. Science (Paper II) 145 Marks from Adhikary Education Mains Test Series

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APSC Mains 2018 Political Science (Paper II)

145 Marks from Adhikary Education Mains Test Series

145 marks worth Questions were asked in APSC CCE (Main) 2018 – Political Science Paper 2 which were asked in our APSC Mains Test Series 2018 (Pol. Sc. Optional). This is a testimony to our continuous efforts to provide the best quality materials for the APSC Prelims and Mains Exam 2018 to assist better preparation of the aspirants. 

APSC Mains 2018 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 emphasizing on the role of the Constituent Assembly. Justify the statement that ‘Indian Constitution is the document of socio-economic basis and philosophy’.    12+8=20

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Q2. Define secularism. Examine critically the working of the concept of secularism in Indian context.    5+15=20

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 8: Q4 (15 Marks) (Partially)

Q3. Discuss the main features of Fundamental Rights incorporated in the Constitution of India. Why are these rights termed as fundamental? Can Fundamental Rights be amended?     10+5+5=20

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 3: Q9 (10 Marks)

Q4. Discuss the reasons for incorporation of the Directive Principles in the Constitution. Examine the relevance and implementation of these Principles in India.    8+12=20

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 3: Q13 (20 Marks) (Indirectly)

Q5. Explain the method of election of the President of India. What are it’s drawbacks? Examine the position of the President of India.    10+5+5=20

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 6: Q1 (5 Marks)

Q6. Evaluate the factors responsible for the growth of centralizing tendency in Indian polity. Is India a true federation? Give your arguments.     12+8=20

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 7: Q4. (8 Marks)  (Indirectly)

Q7. Discuss the organization, power and functions of the Union Cabinet. How do you account for the strong position of the Cabinet in Indian political system?      12+8=20

Q8. Critically examine the role of the Governor of an Indian State. What are the discretionary powers of the Governor of Assam?       12+8=20

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 3: Q4 & Test 8: Q5. (20 Marks)

Q9. What is Money Bill? Discuss the procedure for enactment of Money Bill in the Indian Parliament.     5+15=20

Q10. Discuss the functioning of local self-government in Assam. What is the role of the local self-governing institutions in the development of the region?      15+5= 20

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 4: Q4. (15 Marks)     

Q11. “The American Senate is regarded as the strongest Second Chamber of the world.” Analyse this statement relating to power, functions and position of the Senate of the United State if America.  20 

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 2: Q8. (20 Marks)

Q12. Define the composition and functioning of the Union Public Service Commission emphasizing its independence and neutrality.   20

PART – B

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

Q13. Explain legislative relations between the Centre and the States in India.     8

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 3: Q3. (8 Marks)   

Q14. Critically evaluate the role of the United Nations in maintaining international peace and security. 8

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 4: Q7. (8 Marks)     

Q15. Examine the role of the Supreme Court in India with special reference to the court’s power of judicial review.        8

Q16. Discuss the various constitutional and statutory provisions of acquiring and loss of Indian citizenship.    4+4=8

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 3: Q2. (8 Marks)     

Q17. Evaluate the procedure for the amendment of the American Constitution.   8

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 4: Q1. (8 Marks)     

Q18. How is the British Cabinet formed? Enumerate the main features of British Cabinet system.       4+4=8

Q19. Discuss Prof. Dicey’s concept of Rule of Law emphasizing on its applicability and limitations in England.      5+3=8

Q20. What is the full form of PIL? Discuss the features of PIL.      3+5=8

 

A total questions worth 145 Marks in APSC CC(Mains) Exam 2018 – Polity Paper 1, were matched with the questions of our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series.

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APSC Mains 2018 Pol. Science (Paper I) 166 Marks from Adhikary Education Mains Test Series

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APSC Mains 2018 Political Science (Paper I)

166 Marks from Adhikary Education Mains Test Series

166 marks worth Questions were asked in APSC CCE (Main) 2018 – Political Science Paper 1 which were asked in our APSC Mains Test Series 2018 (Pol. Sc. Optional). This is a testimony to our continuous efforts to provide the best quality materials for the APSC Prelims and Mains Exam 2018 to assist better preparation of the aspirants. 

APSC CCE (Main) 2018 Political Science - Paper I

PART – A

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

Q1. Discuss the nature and scope of political science. Discuss in details the legal approach to the study of political science. 10+10=20

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 5: Q1 (10 Marks)

Q2. What are the different theories of the origin of the State? Discuss the evolutionary theory of the origin of the State?  10+10=20

Q3. Discuss the essential elements of a State. Discuss the difference between State and Society.  10+10=20

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 1: Q2 (20 Marks)

Q4. Discuss the difference between unitary and federal forms of government. Write the characteristics of a federal form of government.  10+10=20

Q5. What are the pre-requisites of a parliamentary form of government? Discuss its merits.   10+10=20

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 7: Q1 (10 Marks)

Q6. Discuss critically the pluralist theory of sovereignty.   20

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 2: Q7 (20 Marks)

Q7. Discuss the functions of the judiciary. What do you mean by judicial review? Discuss its importance.   10+5+5=20

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 3: Q5 (15 Marks)

Q8. Discuss the social contract theory with reference to Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau.   20

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 7: Q13 (20 Marks)

Q9. What do you mean by a Welfare State? Discuss the functions of a Welfare State.   10+10=20

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 5: Q9 and Test 1: Q4 (10 Marks)  

Q10. Discuss the theory of separation of power. How far is this theory applicable in India?    10+10= 20

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 2: Q3 (20 Marks)     

Q11. What do you mean by the term ’function of the State’? Critically evaluate the ‘Laissez-faire theory of the State.     20 

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 1: Q5 And Test 5: Q11 (5 Marks)   

Q12. Define ‘Sovereignty’. Discuss the different kinds of sovereignty.   5+15=20

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 5: Q9 (20 Marks)     

PART – B

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

Q13. Discuss Aristotle’s theory on revolution.    8

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 1: Q9. (8 Marks)     

Q14. Discuss Plato’s conception of Justice. What are the demerits of Platonic justice?    4+4=8

Q15. Discuss Marx’s theory on Class Struggle.    8

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

Q16. Discuss J. S. Mill’s view on liberty.   8

Q17. Explain the concept of Satyagraha. What are its techniques?      4+4=8

Q18. Discuss the merits of Presidential form of government.    8

Q19. What is law? What are the various sources of law?     4+4=8

Q20. Discuss the importance of study of Political Science. How does it differ from History?    4+4=8   

A total questions worth 166 Marks in APSC CC(Mains) Exam 2018 – Polity Paper 1, were matched with the questions of our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series.

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APSC CC Main Exam – Last minute Tips & Suggestions (Before and During Exam)

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APSC CC Main Exam – Last minute Tips & Suggestions (Before and During Exam)

 

Your blood sweat and tears for the APSC CC (Mains) Exam is to be put on test in this August month. Just before going to the battle, we recommend following last minute Tips & Suggestions for you.

Believe in your preparation & Stay Positive

You have given enough time and energy to your preparation, now stop worrying and trust yourself. Don’t worry about what you have not studied; as now is not the time go back and study anew. 

 

Revise & revise

CC (Main) Exam 2018 schedule has given gap of a days for almost every paper. Utilize these days to the best for last-minute revision, which will help you recall what you have studies earlier. Try to Revise all your self-made notes as they are well researched by you and contains your understanding about the topic. (Don’t waste too much time in discussing the paper after every exam, do can do these after your all papers are over). 

 

Don’t read new topics

At this point and in gap days avoid studying anything new, it may make you anxiousness and confused regarding some topics.

 

Relax from evening preceding the exam day

Be calm and relaxed. Try to avoid last minute panic. Eat right, Take adequate rest and sleep early.

 

Exam Checklist

# Print out of e-Admission Certificate (with a passport size color photo pastes in the space provided)
# A valid photo identity proof (we recommend you to have a photocopy too)
# Ball Point Pen with blue/blank ink

Reach the center in advance, enter Exam Hall 30 minutes before the start date.

 

Strategy during the Exam

# Read the instructions carefully
# Read all the questions carefully, then start writing Questions in order of your comfortableness.
# Check for OR Questions, Answer only no. of Qs asked in the instruction. 
# Write Answers in requisite word limits. Don’t write essay just because the question is about The Cow.
# Manage Time efficiently & Don’t get stuck on a particular question.

 

APSC CC (Main) Exam 2018 is not a hard nut to crack, given that you have put in a good amount of time and right strategy during during preparation and exam. Give the exam with Self-believe and confidence, Victory will be yours.

 

All the Best.. Good Luck..👍👍

See you during your Interview preparation.

 

Disclaimer: The strategy mentioned above is the preferable approach of Adhikary Education team and can’t be claimed as best method or fit-for-all method. Aspirants may have different/individual suitable approached also, if you have one that works for you, then stick to it.

APSC mains 2018 test series GS & Optional Paper

APSC Mains Answer Writing Practice Questions – Set 46 (for Week 08 – 14 July 2019)

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APSC Mains Writing Practice Questions – Set 46

Write answers to these Questions, Review others’ Answer, Ask Doubts and Discuss

Q1. Write about the important provisions of the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016. Is the Act in compliance with the provisions of the Forest Rights Act, 2006?    (in 150 Words)   8+4=12 Marks

Q2. India has made improvement in Agriculture but it’s productivity is still very low. Suggest some measures to improve productivity of Agriculture sector. What is the significance of Agriculture sector in Indian economy.   (in 200 Words)  8+8= 16 Marks

Q3. Give a detailed account of the citizen-centric e-Governance projects implemented in Assam.   (in 150 Words)   12 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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