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APSC Mains Paper VI – General Studies V Paper (History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Environment of Assam)- Syllabus, Book Lists & Study Materials

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APSC Mains Paper VI – General Studies V Paper (History, Heritage, Culture, Geography, Governance, Polity, Social Justice, International Remedies, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security, and Disaster Management of Assam)- Syllabus, Book Lists & Study Materials
 

As per the new schemes of Assam Public Services Combined Competitive Examination (Amendment) Rules, 2019,  amended the Assam Public Services Combined Competitive Examination Rules, 1989 vide Govt. of Assam Notification dated 5th August, 2019, new syllabus of GS Paper is given as under.  

APSC Mains General Studies ( GS) Paper – Syllabus and it’s Sectional Breakup.

Paper VI – General Studies V [250 Marks]  
(General Subject Paper on Assam)  
Syllabus – Sectional Topics  
  • History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Assam.

Major Landmarks In the History of Assam, Major Dynasties, their Administrative and Revenue systems, Important Works of literature, Fairs, Festivals, Folk Music and Folk Dances, Socio-cultural Issues, Salient features of Architecture and Monuments, Freedom Movement Political Awakening and Integration, Arts, Paintings and Handicrafts, Culture, Tradition and Heritage, Religious Movements, Leading Personalities.

  
  • Geography of Assam

Natural Resources of Assam, Physical features, Major physiographic divisions, Climate, Forests, Wildlife and Biodiversity, Mines and Minerals, Natural Vegetation, Population and Major Industries.

  
  • Political & Administrative System of Assam

Governor, Chief Minister, State Assembly, High Court, Assam Public Service Commission, State Information Commission, District Administration, State Human Rights Commission, State Election Commission, Public Policy, Legal Rights and Citizen Charter.

  
  • The economy of Assam

A macro overview of Economy, Industrial and Service Sector Issues, Growth, Development and Planning, Major Agricultural, Infrastructure & Resources, Programmes and Major Development Projects, Schemes Government Welfare Schemes for SC/ST/Backward Class/Minorities/Disabled Persons, Women, Children, Old Age People, Farmers & Laborers.

  
  • Environment, Biodiversity, Security and Disaster Management with relevant emphasis on the State of Assam.
  

 

Indispensable Books for APSC GS Paper

1. India’s Struggle for Independence – Bipan Chandra

2. Indian Polity for Civil Services – Laxmikanth

3. Indian Economy: For Civil Services Examinations – Ramesh Singh

4. The History of Assam – Priyam Goswami

5. History of the World – Arjun Dev

6. India After Gandhi – Ramachandra Guha

7. Geography of India – Majid Hussain

8. Certificate Physical and Human Geography – Goh Cheng Leong

9. India Year Book ( released by PIB)

10. Economic Survey – Latest release

Previous Years Questions Paper – for APSC Mains General Studies

APSC Mains 2018 – GS Paper Analysis and Sectional Breakdown
APSC Mains 2016 – GS Paper Analysis and Sectional Breakdown
APSC Mains 2015 – GS Paper Analysis and Sectional Breakdown
APSC Mains 2014 – GS Paper Analysis and Sectional Breakdown
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APSC Mains Paper IV – General Studies III Paper (Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management) Syllabus, Book Lists & Study Materials

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APSC Mains Paper IV – General Studies III Paper (Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management) Paper

New Syllabus Sectional Breakup, Study Materials & Books List

  As per the new schemes of Assam Public Services Combined Competitive Examination (Amendment) Rules, 2019,  amended the Assam Public Services Combined Competitive Examination Rules, 1989 vide Govt. of Assam Notification dated 5th August, 2019, new syllabus of GS Paper is given as under.

APSC Mains General Studies ( GS) Paper – Syllabus and it’s Sectional Breakup.

Paper IV – General Studies III [250 Marks]
(Technology; Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management)
Syllabus – Sectional TopicsBooks & Online Materials
i. Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.Start with NCERT books of Class 9, 10, 11 and 12.
Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh is sufficient.
Notes/pdf uploaded in AssamExam’s Assam Economy Section and Economics Section
ii. Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Study Online
iii. Government Budgeting.
iv. Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related. constraints; e-technology in
the aid of farmers.
v. Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing.
vi. Food processing and related industries in Indie- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain
management.
vii. Land reforms In India.
viii. Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.
ix. Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
x. Investment models.
xi. Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology.India 2019 Yearbook published by PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU.
Study Online
xii. Indigenization of technology and developing new technology.
xiii. Awareness in th fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Nano-technology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
xiv. Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
xv. Disaster and disaster management with emphasis on Assam.
xvi. Linkages between development and spread of extremism.
xvii. Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security.
xviii. Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention.
xix. Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism with emphasis on Assam.
xx. Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate.

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Indispensable Books for APSC GS Paper

1. India’s Struggle for Independence – Bipan Chandra

2. Indian Polity for Civil Services – Laxmikanth

3. Indian Economy: For Civil Services Examinations – Ramesh Singh

4. The History of Assam – Priyam Goswami

5. History of the World – Arjun Dev

6. India After Gandhi – Ramachandra Guha

7. Geography of India – Majid Hussain

8. Certificate Physical and Human Geography – Goh Cheng Leong

9. India Year Book ( released by PIB)

10. Economic Survey – Latest release

Previous Years Questions Paper – for APSC Mains General Studies

APSC Mains 2018 – GS Paper Analysis and Sectional Breakdown
APSC Mains 2016 – GS Paper Analysis and Sectional Breakdown
APSC Mains 2015 – GS Paper Analysis and Sectional Breakdown
APSC Mains 2014 – GS Paper Analysis and Sectional Breakdown
APSC Mains – 2002 & 1999 GS Question Paper & Analysis

APSC Prelim 2018 – General Studies (GS) Paper & Answer Key

APSC Mains Paper II – General Studies I (GS-I) Paper (Indian History, Heritage, Culture and Society and Geography of the India and World) Syllabus, Books & Study Materials
APSC Mains Paper III – General Studies II (GS-II) Paper (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International relations) Syllabus, Lists & Study Materials
APSC Mains Paper V – General Studies IV Paper (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude)- Syllabus, Book Lists & Study Materials
APSC Mains Paper VI – General Studies V Paper (History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Environment of Assam)- Syllabus, Book Lists & Study Materials

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APSC Mains Paper III – General Studies II (GS-II) Paper (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International relations) Syllabus, Lists & Study Materials

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APSC Mains Paper III – General Studies II (GS-II) Paper (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International relations)

New Syllabus Sectional Breakup, Study Materials & Books List  

As per the new schemes of Assam Public Services Combined Competitive Examination (Amendment) Rules, 2019,  amended the Assam Public Services Combined Competitive Examination Rules, 1989 vide Govt. of Assam Notification dated 5th August, 2019, new syllabus of GS Paper is given as under.

APSC Mains General Studies ( GS) Paper – Syllabus and it’s Sectional Breakup

Paper III – General Studies II [250 Marks]
(Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and international relations)
Syllabus – Sectional TopicsBooks & Online Materials
i. Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.Start with NCERT books of Class 9, 10, 11 and 12.
Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth is the best book for polity.
Study Online
ii. Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein.
iii. Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.
iv. Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries.
v. Parliament and State Legislatures -structure, functioning. conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.
vi. Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity.
vii. Salient features of the Representation of People‘s Act.
viii. Appointment to various constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.
ix. Statutory, Regulatory and various Quasi-Judicial bodies.
x. Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
xi. Development processes and the development industry the rote of NGOs, SHGs, various‘groups and associations,
donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.
xii. Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the populations by the Centre and States and the performance of these schema; mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
xiii. Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
xiv. Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources, issues relating to poverty and hunger with emphasis on Assam.
xv. Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance – applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens. charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures with emphasis Assam.
xvi. Role of civil services in a democracy.
xvii. India and its neighborhood relations.
xviii. Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements invoking India and for affecting India’s interests.
xix. Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.
xx. important International institutions, agencies and forums, their structure, mandate.

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APSC Mains General Studies III (GS3) Paper Previous Questions from Economic Development & Economy sections
APSC Mains General Studies III (GS3) Paper Previous Questions from Technology, Biodiversity & Environment sections

Previous Years Questions Paper – for APSC Mains General Studies

APSC Mains GS-II Paper Previous Questions from Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & IR sections
APSC Mains 2018 – GS Paper Analysis and Sectional Breakdown
APSC Mains 2016 – GS Paper Analysis and Sectional Breakdown
APSC Mains 2015 – GS Paper Analysis and Sectional Breakdown
APSC Mains 2014 – GS Paper Analysis and Sectional Breakdown
APSC Mains – 2002 & 1999 GS Question Paper & Analysis
APSC Prelim 2018 – General Studies (GS) Paper & Answer Key

Indispensable Books for APSC GS Paper

1. India’s Struggle for Independence – Bipan Chandra

2. Indian Polity for Civil Services – Laxmikanth

3. Indian Economy: For Civil Services Examinations – Ramesh Singh

4. The History of Assam – Priyam Goswami

5. History of the World – Arjun Dev

6. India After Gandhi – Ramachandra Guha

7. Geography of India – Majid Hussain

8. Certificate Physical and Human Geography – Goh Cheng Leong

9. India Year Book ( released by PIB)

10. Economic Survey – Latest release

APSC Mains Paper II – General Studies I (GS-I) Paper (Indian History, Heritage, Culture and Society and Geography of the India and World) Syllabus, Books & Study Materials

APSC Mains Paper II – General Studies I (GS-I) Paper (Indian History, Heritage, Culture and Society and Geography of the India and World) Syllabus, Books & Study Materials

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APSC Mains Paper II – General Studies I (GS-I) Paper (Indian History, Heritage, Culture and Society and Geography of the India and World)

New Syllabus Sectional Breakup, Study Materials & Books List   As per the new schemes of Assam Public Services Combined Competitive Examination (Amendment) Rules, 2019,  amended the Assam Public Services Combined Competitive Examination Rules, 1989 vide Govt. of Assam Notification dated 5th August, 2019, new syllabus of GS Paper is given as under.

APSC Mains General Studies I (GS-I) Paper – Syllabus and it’s Sectional Breakup.

General Studies I Paper (250 Marks)
(Indian History, Heritage, Culture and Society and Geography of the India and World)
Syllabus – Sectional Topics
i. Indian culture shall cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
ii. Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the. present- significant events, personalities, issues.
iii. The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country.
iv. Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.
v. Salient features of Indian Society. Diversity of India.
vi. Role of women and women‘s organization, population and associated issues. poverty and developmental Issues, urbanization, their emblems and their remedies.
vii. Effects of Globalization on Indian society.
viii. Social empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism & Secularism.
ix. Salient Features of India’s and World’s Physical Geography.
x. Distribution of key natural resources across the world (Including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary. and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India).
xi. Important Geophysical phenomena such as
earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc, geographical features and: their location- changes in critical geographical features (including water bodies and ice—caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.

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Books & Online Materials for APSC Mains GS 1 paper
 
 

Previous Years Questions Paper – for APSC Mains General Studies

Indispensable Books for APSC GS Paper

1. India’s Struggle for Independence – Bipan Chandra

2. Indian Polity for Civil Services – Laxmikanth

3. Indian Economy: For Civil Services Examinations – Ramesh Singh

4. The History of Assam – Priyam Goswami

5. History of the World – Arjun Dev

6. India After Gandhi – Ramachandra Guha

7. Geography of India – Majid Hussain

8. Certificate Physical and Human Geography – Goh Cheng Leong

9. India Year Book ( released by PIB)

10. Economic Survey – Latest release

APSC Mains Paper III – General Studies II (GS-II) Paper (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & IR) – Syllabus, Lists & Study Materials
APSC Mains Paper IV – General Studies III Paper (Technology; Economic Dev, Biodiversity & Environment)- Syllabus, Book Lists & Study Materials
APSC Mains Paper V – General Studies IV Paper (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude)- Syllabus, Book Lists & Study Materials
APSC Mains Paper VI – General Studies V Paper (History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Environment of Assam)- Syllabus, Book Lists & Study Materials

APSC Prelim 2020 – General Studies (GS) 1 Solved Paper & Answer Key
APSC Prelim 2020 – General Studies (GS) 2 Paper & Answer Key
APSC Prelim 2018 – General Studies (GS) Paper & Answer Key

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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 2018 Education (Paper I) 126 Marks from Adhikary Education Mains Test Series

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APSC Mains 2018 Education (Paper I)

126 Marks from Adhikary Education Mains Test Series

 

126 marks worth Questions were asked in APSC CCE (Main) 2018 – Education Paper 1 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 I

PART – A

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

Q1. Explain the definition of education given by Prof. Drever. What should be the nature of education in a modern democratic society? “Preparation for complete living is education.” Discuss the statement.    7+5+8=20

Q2. What are the Characteristics of a good aim? Discuss the four fundamental objectives of education in the present-day context. Discuss the liberal and vocational aims of education in the light of the existing social and economic conditions of India.   5+5+10=20

Question from our APSC Mains Education Test Series Test 7: Q1 and Test 1: Q12. (10 Marks)

Q3. What is curriculum? What are its benefits? Give an elaborate description of possible co-curricular activities.    5+5+10=20

Question from our APSC Mains Education Test Series Test 1: Q4 and Q5 (15 Marks)

Q4. What are the modern and broad concepts of discipline? Discuss the general principles of giving rewards. Explain the concept of free discipline and its implications in modern methods of teaching.    5+7+8=20

Question from our APSC Mains Education Test Series Test 1: Q6 and Q14 (13 Marks)

Q5. What are the important personal qualities of a teacher? What are the challenges that a teacher has to face in modern education? Discuss the responsibilities and functions of a teacher.      5+7+8=20

Question from our APSC Mains Education Test Series Test 2: Q1, Q2 and Q14. (20 Marks)

Q6. Explain different theories of play. What are the positive and negative impact of play in education of the children?       10+10=20

Question from our APSC Mains Education Test Series Test 2: Q4 (10 Marks)

Q7. What are the vital role of education to promote national integration in our country? Discuss the main objectives of education for international understanding. Prepare a well-designed education programme for achieving international understanding.      6+7+7=20

Q8. What is educational psychology? How can a teacher apply the knowledge of educational psychology to solve academic problems at secondary level? Why is psychoanalysis method regarded as a new method? Explain.      3+7+10=20

Question from our APSC Mains Education Test Series Test 7: Q7 and Test 2: Q8 (10 Marks)

Q9. “Learning refers to the growth and decay of interests, knowledge and skills and to transfer of these to new situations.” Explain the statement. What are the features of Pavlov’s theory of learning?     10+10=20

Q10. Define the terms ‘attention’ and ‘interest’. “Interest is latent attention and attention is interest in action”. Explain the statement. What is sustained attention? How will you achieve it?     5+7+8=20

Question from our APSC Mains Education Test Series Test 4: Q2 (12 Marks)

Q11. What is an emotion? What are the main features of emotion during adolescence period? Describe briefly the educational significance of emotion.    4+8+8=20

Question from our APSC Mains Education Test Series Test 3: Q10 & Q14 (12 Marks)

Q12. (a) What do you understand by variability? Who first introduced standard deviation? Write four merits and demerits of standard deviation.     2+2+4=8

Question from our APSC Mains Education Test Series Test 4: Q13 (4 Marks)

(b) Compute the standard deviation from the following table:        12

Class Interval   f                            Class Interval        f

65-69                1                             35-39                 10

60-64                3                            30-34                    8

55-59                2                            25-29                    5

50-54                4                            20-24                    4

45-49                4                            15-19                    2

40-44                6                            10-14                    1

Question from our APSC Mains Education Test Series Test 4: Q8 (12 Marks) (Partially same) 

 

PART – B

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

Q13. Discuss the difference between school and society. 4+4=8

Q14. What is the need and importance of value education? 4+4=8

Q15. State the importance of punishment in education. 8

Question from our APSC Mains Education Test Series Test 1: Q16 (8 Marks) (Indirectly)

Q16. Explain the different theories of intelligence and their importance. 8

Q17. “Instincts are the raw material of character.” Discuss. 8

Q18. How are concepts formed? What are their relation to sensation and perception? 4+4=8

Q19. Write a note on the importance of non-formal education in meeting the problems of illiteracy in India.

 

A total questions worth 126 Marks in APSC CC(Mains) Exam 2018 – Education Paper 1, were matched with the questions of our APSC Mains Education Test Series.

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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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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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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

Question from our APSC Mains General Studies (GS) FREE Mock Test : Q3(iv) (5 Marks)  

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

Question from our APSC Mains General Studies (GS) Test Series Test 2: Q2(iv) (8 Marks)

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

Question from our APSC Mains General Studies (GS) FREE Mock Test : Q3(vi) (5 Marks)  

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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