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Significance of social media in today’s life (by Bhaskar Das) – APSC Mains Essay

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Significance of social media in today’s life

By Bhaskar Das

 

Social media such as facebook, orkut, twitter, instagram, word press etc. are based upon computers and internet connectivity. This media has developed and spread in recent years in the entire world at an amazing speed. People engaged in social media are experiencing a virtual world. Here a person shares his or her personal details, likings, disliking and emotions with a number of other persons known, slightly known or stranger. The exchange is global.

Positive impact of social media

Social media platforms have made it easier to remain in touch with a large number of persons at a relatively lower cost and higher efficiency. The social media has given shape to a global virtual world. Without coming into actual physical contact one talk to another person on videos on the screen of the mobile set or laptop. Social media may substantially contribute towards social revolution. The anti-corruption crusade led by Anna Hazare became extremely popular mostly through the platform of social media. For many business social media is strong tool for business promotion and marketing. Quality content, products and services are easily accessible online today. Before buying a product or service customers can read the reviews and feedback and hence make a smart choice. Social media helps to get the news and happenings in just a click. Social media can create awareness and many noble causes run by NGOs and other social welfare societies and also fight crime. It also helps the students to nourish their knowledge with a lot of teaching aids available online.

Negative impact of social media

One aspect of social media is the individual freedom of expression which is unchecked and without any well defined rules and regulations. Thus the media can be used as a formidable propaganda tool. It may be used to motivate people to accept views which are communally offensive, vulgar and in many instances violent. A number of terrorist organisations round the world are exploiting the social media to propagate their views and to motivate the young minds to take to violence against a section of the society. A person getting bullied and abused on social media through messages may feel helpless. Another form of offence in social media is the posting of derogatory remarks about individuals and posting of obscene photographs and videos, real or morphed. Posting of derogatory pictures of famous personalities like Shivaji and Bal Thackeray, offensive remarks on religious leaders and religious practices, the hate speeches and videos shared through social media are the harbingers of social disturbances ,communal disharmony and terrorism in various parts of the world. A case in point is the video of a tiger in a Delhi Zoo lynching a helpless man who had accidentally fallen down into campus and in front of clicking cameras. A similar case is the slitting of throats of the victims by terrorists in vivid videos. There are crimes like identity theft and bank details theft that can harm any individual. Prolonged use of social media by young people causes to lose focus on studies. Honeytrap and MMS porn are the most caused fraud online. In India celebrities are treated as God like stature by their fans but sometimes their tweet creates horrendous situations just like actor Salman Khan’s twit that he is tired after fighting shooting scene like a raped woman. This kind of mindset of influential people diminishing the stature of women in our society.

Despite having many side effects, the growth of social media is irreversible. It is desirable that the users of the social media services should be responsible about their own duties. Everybody should desist from the misuse of these services. Social media which knows no caste, creed, colour, social status or geographical boundaries is really exciting and a great discovery of the present century. It should be utilized for the upliftment of the human society not its downfall.

[ 640 Words ]

 

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Significance of social media in today’s life (by Parashar Talukdar) – APSC Mains Essay

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Significance of social media in today’s life

By Parashar Talukdar

 

Introduction – Man, by nature, is a social animal. Since time immemorial, man likes to form groups and bands. With the passage of time, our lifestyle changed. But this social nature is present. In this age of 4G, man creates several platforms of social gatherings and one such platform is social median. Social media like Facebook, Twitter, Whatsapp etc. become a part of us now.

Historical background -The credit of creating first ever social media goes to Dave Woolley and Douglas Brown when they created Talkomomatic, a multi-user chatroom. In 1980s, Bulletin Board System (BBS) emerges as a popular form of Social site. SixDegree.com became the first ever social media in 1997. The popular forms social media like Facebook and Youtube was launched in 2004 and 2005 respectively.

Merits of Social media – Social media have multi folded benefits. It is a powerful tool that creates public opinion. Someone aptly said, “The power of social media is that it forces necessary changes”. In 2010, the autocratic regime of the Middle-East was challenged, known as the Arab-Spring’, by massive public opinion created through social media. It creates awareness about several issues. These forms of media advocate the right of common man. We can still remember how a strong public opinion was created during the Nirbhaya Gang rape case in 2012 which forced the Government to pass stringent legislation against such heinous crime.

Secondly, social media used for business purpose. Some sites like Linked-in are a great resource for business owners to find new talents. It is also used for free business promotion. About 78% of small businesses all over the world trust in social media to validate the authenticity of their product. Thirdly, it is social media which has transformed our planet to a global-village. With the ease of communication, a son sitting in some corner of this planet can keep in touch with his sick mother. Since the connectivity is cheap, he no longer worries for money.

Fourthly, social media is also helpful for politicians where they can spread the party’s agenda before the election.

Lastly, social media is especially helpful for students to collect news and views. It is also good means of passing our leisure.

Demerits of social media – Social media also have some demerits like it makes the users lazy, obese, depressed and self-centered. Social media can also spread rumours as in Karbi-anglong lynch mob case when two Assamese youths were killed suspected of being kidnappers. Sometimes it spreads religious hatred leading to clash of different religions. Trolling and abusing or harassing women are also seen in social media.

Way Ahead – To restrict the misuse of social media, Government should take some measures. The implementation aspects of Section 79 of IT Act, 2000 should be strengthened. Moreover, there should be a strict cyber security system which will ensure anti-hacking and non-misuses of social media.

Conclusion– Although the Government is trying to regulate the social media, it is not only desirable but also tough. We, the users, should behave responsively for making Social media self-regulatory in itself.

[ 500 Words ]

 

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Significance of social media in today’s life (by Preety Pandey) – APSC Mains Essay

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Significance of social media in today’s life

By Preety Pandey

 

Human beings are social animals by nature .They live in a social world and possess an inherent tendency to socialize with other human beings. Social media is just another means to satisfy this need of man. Social media basically means any human communication or information sharing on internet that occurs through the medium of computers, tablets or mobile phones. There are numerous websites, apps etc that has made it possible. Today, social media is considered as one of the fastest means of communication. It has revolutionized the way people interact.

 

The significance of social media is immense in almost all spheres of life. Some of the important ones can be summed up as follows:

Social significance: Social media has helped to virtually unite people otherwise miles apart. It has also become a vital tool to create awareness about any social issue. It helps to highlight an issue that has otherwise not received enough attention. E.g. The GOI has made use of social media to highlight the issue of cleanliness through its Swachh Bharat Abhiyan that created a huge buzz on social media. People get to know about various schemes and programmes of the government through social media. It is also used by NGOs and other pressure groups to further their cause as it appeals to a larger population.

Economic significance: Social media can aid business establishments to flourish with the help of tools like social media marketing. This helps them to reach millions of potential customers with minimum cost involved. Employers and potential job seekers can reach out to each other without the need to come together. It helps start ups and small scale businesses in building a brand for their products and services easily. Customers can also read reviews and feedbacks before buying a product or service and hence make a smart choice.

Educational significance: Social media is regarded as a storehouse of information. People can access as much as and as many as information required just with the help of a click. Live lectures,live sessions etc have become a popular tool these days to reach out to maximum target audiences in a very convenient manner. Social media can help students to nourish their knowledge with a lot of teaching aids available online. Students can watch videos,see images etc.to instantly clear their doubts. Students can also enhance their knowledge by reading blogs,articles,write ups by renowned teachers,professors and thinkers. All of these has especially helped learners in rural areas who do not have physical access to such facilities. Teachers ,on the other hand ,can make use of these tools to make their lectures more interesting and lively. Thus,social media can truly be regarded as a boon in the educational sector.

Political significance: Political parties all over the world have resorted to the use of social media for political campaigns. Social media has helped them to connect with the masses more easily. People, on the other hand, have also become aware of their rights such as right to vote.The general elections 2019 in India are a classic example where social media use has encouraged more and more people to participate in the biggest festival of democracy. Special social media cells are being maintained by almost all the political parties

In the last few years, social media has grown at an unexpectedly fast rate and has captured millions of users worldwide.However, peoplethe world over are divided regarding the consequences of social media use on the society as a whole. Some feel it’s boon, while others consider it as a bane. Thus, it has become a subject of wide debate today.

 

The negative consequences of social media can include the following:

Cyber bullying:Many children have become a victim of it today which can retard their mental development.

Hacking: The loss of personal data can lead to security issues. There are crimes like identity theft and bank details theft.

Addiction: Prolonged use can lead to addiction which can cause loss of focus on other important things like studies. People get so absorbed that they cut off from society.

Relationship frauds: People are lured into fake relationships and they are cheated upon.

Health issues: People often complain of becoming lazy, obese, itchy eyes, loss of vision, stress, anxiety etc after excessive use.

Loss of social and family life: Everyone busy on phone is a common site in a family or social gatherings.

Use by anti-social elements: Radicalization, terrorist acts, cyber crimes etcare committed with the active use of social media as it provides enough anonymity to the perpetrators.

Therefore,it cannot be denied that the wrong and excessive use can lead to many negative impacts on individuals and society as a whole.

The first lines from Charles Dickens’ famous novel “A tale of two cities”- “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, …..” can be quoted here. This is the same paradox we are going through now as well. We are in the best of times with technology making our life easier and also in the worst of times where we are enslaved by the same technology. Thus, instead of getting into the argument of social media being good or bad, we must find ways to use it effectively for the benefit of mankind. This can be done with the active participation of the elected governments, parents, teachers and the society as a whole.

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Ethnic diversity of Assam – APSC Mains Essay

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Ethnic Diversity of Assam

By Sumita Duara

 

Assam – the land of the red river & blue hills tucked in the northeastern part of India has been a melting pot of diverse ethnic communities since ages and is an amalgamation of multi-ethnic, multi linguistic & multi-religious groups.

To understand the diversity that is Assam, one has to understand her physiographic location. The state is bounded by seven states & has international borders with Bhutan & Bangladesh. Several geographical barriers also bound the state. To the north lie the eastern Himalayas. The lushai (mizo) hills, Chittagong hill tract & Hill Tippera lie to the south. To the northeast lies the patkai bum hill, which serves as a border between Assam & Myanmar. Though surrounded by hills yet it is estimated that eleven major ethno linguistic migrations occurred through these mountainous terrains. Thus, an amalgamation of races as Austric, Mongolian, Dravidian and Aryans has shaped Assam into the ethnically diverse land.

History of migration:

According to B.S Guha the eminent anthropologist, the earliest settlers of the land are the Mon Khmer speakers from South East Asia who are now identified as the Khasis & Synteng (Jaintia) groups. Then came the Tibeto –Burmese tribes of the Eastern Himalayas; and are today identified as the Mishings & Deuris; the Bodos & Kacharis ; the Karbis.

The next wave of migration occurred in the proto historic era from North India with the arrival of the Indo Aryans in around 500 BC and then migrants from the Gangetic plains of the Bengal occupied the Barak valley. Towards the end of the ancient period  the defeated soldiers of Bakhtiyar Khilji settled in the Hajo area, becoming the first Islamic settlers in the state.

The Ahoms under the leadership of Sukaphaa crossed into Assam through Pangsu pass in the Patkai bam from Myanmar. With them came the Buddhists of the same ethnicity who are recognized as the Khamtis, Phake, Turung & Khamtang people.

The year 1826 saw the first anglo-burmese war and the signing of the Yandaboo treaty; this led to political instability & the migration of the Kachin & Kuki-Chan people from Myanmar who are at present identified as the Singphos & the Kuki chin tribes respectively.

With the advent of the colonialists came the service providers from the states of Bengal, Rajasthan. And to tend to the burgeoning tea plantations the britishers bought the tribesman from the tribal heartland of India as indentured labourers.

Present Scenario:

The Indian constitution has recognized 23 tribes in the state, with 14 of them being hill dwelling tribes (Chakma, Dimasa, Garo,Hajong,Hmar,Khasi & Jaintias, Lakher, Maan, Karbi, Pawi,Synteng, Kukis, Nagas ,Mizos) & the rest 9 (Barman, Bodo,Deori,Hojai,Sonowal Kachari,Tiwa ,Mech, Mising & Rabha) reside in the plains. The ethnic diversity of the land can be enumerated from the very fact that languages spoken in the state belong to three main language groups: Indo-Aryan, Austro-Asiatic, & Tibeto-Burman.

The tea tribe of Assam is an umbrella term for 109 tribes (Bhonda, Chamar, Goala, Tanti etc). Adding the Hindu Aryans, Islamic & Sikh settlers and migrants from the states of mainland India in search of a livelihood;to the milieu is what makes the land of the Brahmaputra a mosaic society with people living in harmony since times immemorial.

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APSC Mains Essay Writing Contest 2019 – Essay Topics for week 2 (13 – 19 May, 2019)

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APSC CC Mains 2018 Essay Writing Contest

Essays are very important for APSC Mains Exam’s General English Paper (300 Marks), as it contributes 100 Marks (2 essays of 50 marks each), so practicing as many essays will improve your essays writing skills. First two essay topics of APSC Mains Essay Writing Contest 2019 is given below. All APSC aspirants and readers can participate in the contest. Write essay in about 400 to 500 words on any one or both the topic. The BEST ESSAY on each topics will be selected and published on our website with the name of the author.

Essay Topics for Week 2 (13 – 19 May, 2019)
       1. Can India reap the benefit of its Demographic Dividend?  
       2. Agriculture development in Assam & North-Eastern states  

 

Rules & Guidelines of Essay submission
  1. The essay should be sent in the word format (.doc, or .docx) with 14 font size. It should carry author’s name and e-mail ID. Any other format of submission will not be accepted.
  2. At the end of the essay, it should contain a declaration saying that “Its my original content and is not copied from anywhere”.
  3. If any essay is found to be copied, it will be summarily rejected.
  4. Adhikary Education (Assamexam.com) reserves the copyright of the essays; however in case of copyright infringement (copied matter) Adhikary Education is not liable for it.
  5. Adhikary Education reserves the right to edit the essay for clarity of language, grammar, spelling, punctuation and space.
  6. It’s advised to go through the essay carefully before sending it once and finally.
  7. The Essay must be between 400 to 500 words. As APSC asks Essay of 50 Marks of same word limit.
  8. The last date for sending essay for any week is within 1 week from topics publish date. Essay received after due date will not be considered for Contest, but may be published on Assamexam.com, if found suitable.
  9. Please send (via email) your entries to [email protected].
  10. Also send a photograph and a small biography if you wish it to be published in our website.

 

Prizes for Winners!!

Best Prize – You will score good marks in APSC Mains Essays. Not enough motivation!!

Best essay on each topics of every week will be ranked and the winner will get anyone (his own choice) of our bestselling eBooks for FREE.

  1. Assam 2019 Yearbook
  2. Environment and Ecology
  3. Geography of Assam
  4. ASSAM HISTORY-Ancient Period & ASSAM HISTORY- Ahom and English Period
  5. History of Britain

Hang on!! Not only this, Top 3 essays on each topics will be published on Assamexam.com along with the name of the authors, photograph and a small biography. We will make sure your essays are read by thousands of aspirants/viewers and get benefited with your insights on particular topics.

Also, name of Top 3 essay authors on each topics will be published in our next post on Facebook/Twitter. Other entries may also be published on Assamexam.com, in found suitable.

 

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APSC Mains Essay Writing Contest 2019 – Essay Topics for week 1 (06 – 12 May, 2019)

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APSC CC Mains 2018 Essay Writing Contest

Essays are very important for APSC Mains Exam’s General English Paper (300 Marks), as it contributes 100 Marks (2 essays of 50 marks each), so practicing as many essays will improve your essays writing skills. First two essay topics of APSC Mains Essay Writing Contest 2019 is given below. All APSC aspirants and readers can participate in the contest. Write essay in about 400 to 500 words on any one or both the topic. The BEST ESSAY on each topics will be selected and published on our website with the name of the author.

Essay Topics for Week 1 (06-12 May, 2019)
       1. Significance of social media in today’s life

Essay by Parashar Talukdar 

Essay by Bhaskar Das 

Essay by Rekha Kalita 

Essay by Preety Pandey
       2. Ethnic diversity of Assam

Essay by Sumita Duara

 

Rules & Guidelines of Essay submission
  1. The essay should be sent in the word format (.doc, or .docx) with 14 font size. It should carry author’s name and e-mail ID. Any other format of submission will not be accepted.
  2. At the end of the essay, it should contain a declaration saying that “Its my original content and is not copied from anywhere”.
  3. If any essay is found to be copied, it will be summarily rejected.
  4. Adhikary Education (Assamexam.com) reserves the copyright of the essays; however in case of copyright infringement (copied matter) Adhikary Education is not liable for it.
  5. Adhikary Education reserves the right to edit the essay for clarity of language, grammar, spelling, punctuation and space.
  6. It’s advised to go through the essay carefully before sending it once and finally.
  7. The Essay must be between 400 to 500 words. As APSC asks Essay of 50 Marks of same word limit.
  8. The last date for sending essay for any week is within 1 week from topics publish date. Essay received after due date will not be considered for Contest, but may be published on Assamexam.com, if found suitable.
  9. Please send (via email) your entries to [email protected].
  10. Also send a photograph and a small biography if you wish it to be published in our website.

 

Prizes for Winners!!

Best Prize – You will score good marks in APSC Mains Essays. Not enough motivation!!

Best essay on each topics of every week will be ranked and the winner will get anyone (his own choice) of our bestselling eBooks for FREE.

  1. Assam 2019 Yearbook
  2. Environment and Ecology
  3. Geography of Assam
  4. ASSAM HISTORY-Ancient Period & ASSAM HISTORY- Ahom and English Period
  5. History of Britain

Hang on!! Not only this, Top 3 essays on each topics will be published on Assamexam.com along with the name of the authors, photograph and a small biography. We will make sure your essays are read by thousands of aspirants/viewers and get benefited with your insights on particular topics.

Also, name of Top 3 essay authors on each topics will be published in our next post on Facebook/Twitter. Other entries may also be published on Assamexam.com, in found suitable.

 

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APSC Forest Ranger Exam – Essay writing – List of suggested topics & strategy

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Essays are an integral part of English Paper Paper of APSC Forest Ranger Exam. The English Paper of 100 marks will consist of Essay and Precis writing.

 

Suggested Topics 
  • North-eastern India: Special attention needed
  • Citizenship Issue/ National Register of Citizens
  • Illigal Mining, especially in North East India
  • Look East Policy and Act East Policy: Opportunities and Challenges
  • Economic Development of Assam and NE: Challenges and Prospects

 

  • Assam Flood and Lose of Biodiversity
  • Biodiversity richness in Assam and NE
  • Human–wildlife conflict in Assam
  • Assam’s efforts in conserving it’s biodiversity

 

  • Soaring pollution, crippling floods, India’s environment in a fix
  • Forest cover & Biodiversity in India
  • Water disputes between States
  • Agricultural Distress and measures/schemes to improve the scenario/ Agrarian crisis: Issues in farmer economy
  • Doubling the Farmer’s income
  • Skilling the youth of India
  • Demographic Dividend & Job growth issue
  • Economic growth Vs Environmental conservation
  • Global Warming and it’s possible consequences
  • National  health  protection  scheme / Ayushman Bharat
  • Pollution Crisis in urban areas
  • Aadhaar and Privacy issues
  • Non Performing Assets
  • Social Media: a boon or menace?
More Topics will be added soon……
Preparation for Essay
First timers think they will write an excellent essay in the final exam itself, whereas experienced aspirants believe that since they had already studied a lot of GS content, it will alone be enough to write a good essay. Devoted adequate time to this paper and collected useful quotes and if needed, prepare some notes.

1. What and from where to prepare

Most of the content you write in Essay will come from your GS preparation.  Read non-fiction articles, posts, analysis on important topics from online sources or magazines link Yojana/EPW/Economic Survey or newspaper editorial (The Hindu, Indian Express/liveMint) or books.
2. Improve Vocabulary
Use some standard English word, or good phrase. The best way to build your vocabulary is by reading English newspapers/Magazines. Don’t use too many of these tough words.
Tips to write better Essay

1. Choose Topic(s) wisely

Read all the topics thoroughly. You should choose the topic you know most about. If possible, try to avoid conflicting, sensitive and provocative topics. It is bit tough to do justice to the topic and trying to be neutral, without flowing with emotions and personal bias.

2. Brainstorming

Once you have selected the topic, give yourself sometime (may be 5 minutes) to bring in every relevant points you have read or heard about the topic. Write this points in rough (with Pencil) so that you don’t forget to put these in, while writing the essay.

Even while writing the essay, if any important point comes to your mind, write it immediately in rough space and use it in appropriate place.

3. Present ideas in orderly fashion

Arrange the ideas in an orderly fashion, and write these in a concise manner. More credit is given for effective and exact expression.

In essay, examiners will pay special attention to not just the content, but also the language, coherence and the way you organise your write-up.

Take adequate care to not commit any fundamental spelling or grammatical errors.

4. Simple language and expression

Essay must be simple and clear with as little jargon as possible, to present a clear thought.
Try to make sentences short and meaningful.

5. Structure

Once you have the rough points in hand, start writing the essay following a logical flow or structure.

  1. Introduction of the topic
  2. Historical Background
  3. Main Topic issue
  4. Current scenario, any recent issue related to the topic
  5. Pros and Cons of the issue
  6. Way Ahead/ Suggested measures to improve the scenario
  7. Brief Conclusion

 6. Additional advantages (Write only if only you know exactly )

  • Mention any figures or number ( if you remember )
  • Relevant quotes by famous personalities.
  • Relevant government schemes and policies.
  • Any recent judgement(s)

Bureaucratic attitude must be visible in the essay.

  • Try to give  a balanced picture.
  • Take a diplomatic stand.
  • Avoid writing unrealistic solutions.
  • Be respectful toward the opposite views also.

 

What to AVOID in Essay
  • Do not focus excessively only on one point, or one dimension. Try to cover all angle and present a multi-dimensional view.
  • Don’t get carried away and write only what is asked
  • Don’t take any extreme or highly unpopular stand in any issue. Try to present your opinion but present case for other views also.
  • Don’t resort to name-calling.
  • Don’t get too political and too personal.
  • Don’t present problems  only, try to provide possible solutions too.
  • Don’t criticise the government excessively. ( You are not a THE HINDU Columnist!!)

Good Luck.

 

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APSC Mains Exam – General English Question Paper Patterns Analysis

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English-APSC-Mains

The compulsory English paper is of 300 Marks, which makes it very important part of scoring well in APSC Mains exam. This paper needs comparatively less attention and preparation efforts ( though most candidates make no preparation of at all ), but we should prepare ourselves to the required level, also because almost all questions in this paper is answerable by everyone writing the exam, all the questions we have been writing as a part of English subject of our academic career.

We will try to analyse the question pattern of recent years ( and hope the pattern to remain same this year also), to get an understanding of what types of various questions are gonna come in the paper. Some changes were done since last two years paper, but they were of very minor changes, other than the no. of essay being increased from one topic of 100 marks to 2 topics of 50 marks each.

Total 300 Marks

Precis – 40 Marks
Original Paragraph given is of around 550 words on which candidates are asked to write a Precis, though they have not mentioned the word limit but we have to generalise it as one-third of the original passage.
So we can assume it 1/3 of (550 words) = 170-190 words.

Essays (2 Nos.) – 100 Marks

As we know previously APSC used to ask one essay of 100 marks, but now they ask two shorter essays of two topics from one topic from two group of topics each. Which makes it easier as candidates need to write less about one topic and this has also increased their options of selecting topic.

Each essays are to be written at about 400-500 words.

We have discusses this topics in details separately in these pages below

Essay writing Tips for APSC Mains Exam

Essay for APSC Mains Exam – List of Suggested Essay Topics

Comprehension passages – 50 Marks

As in the most exam, this paper to have this reading comprehension passage of 650-700 words, based on which around 8 Questions are asked and one question ask to write a summary of the passage in about (150-200 words). This part should be the easy for most of you.

Amplification – 20 Marks
A no. of one-liner statements are given and you are asked to write an explanation on any one of the given statements in about 150-200 words. Nothing Else.

Paragraph writing – 10 Marks

Asked to write a paragraph in about 150 words. That’s it.

Grammar Section – 50 Marks

This section is very ease for those who knows it and very tough for those who don’t know. So to prepare this section well, go through any basic grammar books that you might have studies in school/college. (which was collecting dust till date, if not eaten by rat)
Main Sections covered under grammar are as follows

  • Frame Sentence
  • Synonym&antonym
  • Rewrite sentences
  • correct sentence
  • verb usage

Report/Letter Writing – 30 Marks

This is the last section of your English paper. You are mostly asked to write one of the following

  • Report in News Paper – How to write Report in News Paper
  • Letter to Administration – Format Sample given below
  • Details of Destruction/Disaster
  • Survey/Field Visit Report

You should only know how to write these items and what to be included and not to be included. That’s it.

Question Pattern of APSC Combined Competitive (Main) Exam

A. Letter to Administration Format Sample

From

(Write your name here)
(Your Address)
(City)
(Zip Code)

To

The District Collector
(Name of the Magazine)
(Address)
(City)
(Zip Code)

Sir/Madam,

Subject: Regarding Loudspeaker Issue in (name of the colony)

This letter is to bring into notice the Loudspeakers that are becoming a bog noise pollution in our colony. It is quite a fact that a colony like ours has old age people and kids who cannot tolerate such nuisance all the time.

Besides the so many requests we put up to the youth committee that is turning on the Loudspeakers every evening, the problems still prevails in our colony.

Please take into consideration the lot many problems like loss of sleep, lack of concentration to study and health hazards that people in our colony are facing due to the Loudspeaker issue. Kindly take necessary actions and help us get rid of the noise pollution as early as possible.

Thanking You,

Yours Sincerely,

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Essay Writing Tips for APSC Mains Exam

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Essay writing Tips for APSC Mains Exam

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Essays are an integral part of APSC CC(Mains) Exam as Essay is a separate Paper in itself. One Essay of 250 marks to be written in 3 hours.

As per the new APSC Mains Exam rule, the essay paper of 250 marks to be completed in 3 hours, plays a very important role. To be written in the medium or language of the candidate’s choice. Candidate is required to write an essay on a specific topic.

Important Tips to Write Essay in APSC Mains Exam

1. Choose Topic(s) wisely

Read all the topics thoroughly. You should choose the topic you know most about. If possible, try to avoid conflicting, sensitive and provocative topics. It is bit tough to do justice to the topic and trying to be neutral, without flowing with emotions and personal bias.

2. Brainstorming

Once you have selected the topic, give yourself sometime (may be 5 minutes) to bring in every relevant points you have read or heard about the topic. Write this points in rough (with Pencil) so that you don’t forget to put these in, while writing the essay.

Even while writing the essay, if any important point comes to your mind, write it immediately in rough space and use it in appropriate place.

3. Structure

Once you have the rough points in hand, start writing the essay following a logical flow or structure.

  1. Introduction of the topic
  2. Historical Background
  3. Main Topic issue
  4. Current scenario, any recent issue related to the topic
  5. Pros and Cons of the issue
  6. Way Ahead/ Suggested measures to improve the scenario
  7. Brief Conclusion

 4. Additional advantages ( Write only if only you know exactly )

  • Mention any figures or number ( if you remember )
  • Relevant quotes by famous personalities.
  • Relevant government schemes and policies.
  • Any recent judgement(s)

Bureaucratic attitude must be visible in the essay.

  • Try to give  a balanced picture.
  • Take a diplomatic stand.
  • Avoid writing unrealistic solutions.
  • Be respectful toward the opposite views also.

What NOT TO WRITE in Essay

  • Don’t resort to name-calling.
  • Don’t get too political.
  • Don’t get too personal.
  • Don’t express extreme views.
  • Don’t present problems  only, try to provide possible solutions too.
  • Don’t criticise the government excessively. ( You are not a THE HINDU Columnist!!)

Good Luck.

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Essays are an integral part of test( descriptive) of English language for any examination.

Go to APSC Mains Paper I (Essay)

As per the new APSC Mains Exam rule, the essay paper of 250 marks to be completed in 3 hours, plays a very important role. To be written in the medium or language of the candidate’s choice. Candidate is required to write an essay on a specific topic.

SUGGESTED Essay Topics for APSC Mains Exam 2020

Group A

  • Jobless growth in India
  • Cooperative federalism in India
  • Cashless Indian economy
  • Can capitalism bring inclusive growth?
  • Protection of ecology and environment is essential for sustained economic development
  • The deteriorating health care system in India
  • Lower quality of higher/technical education in India
  • Aadhar Card – Usefulness/potential threat
  • India’s Act East policy
  • India’s Renewable Energy Targets
  • NPA issue in India
  • Social media – a enabler or a spoiler

Group B

  • Prospect of Organic farming in North Eastern region
  • Citizenship issue/NRC
  • Immigration in Assam/North east
  • Threat to ethnic identity of native population
  • Promotion of culture of Assam
  • Flood menace of Assam
  • Improvement of School education in Assam
  • AFSPA Act – needed legislation or a misused power
ANALYSIS of Previous Years Essay Questions

Year 2002 – 100 Marks

  • Free thinking
  • Science in everyday life
  • International Terrorism
  • Literature and life

Year 2006 – 100 Marks

  • The Role of Media in Indian democratic polity
  • Regional Literature and Cultural integration in India
  • Whither Indian agriculture?
  • Global terrorism and what it means to India
  • Politics and personal character

Year 2011 – 100 Marks

  • India today and what you want Her to be tomorrow
  • Liberty versus Responsibility of citizens in Democracy
  • Generation Next and Generation Before – Conflict and Cooperation between the two
  • Your idea of a scientific soceity
  • Death of the Book in the Digital Age of mass production

Recent Years Questions

  • Two Essay 50×2 =100 (400-500 words)
  • Three choices in each groups
Year Group A (50 Marks) Group B (50 Marks)
2013-14 
  • Culture and society
  • What ails Indian Sports
  • More Governance, Less governance : an agenda for Economic regeneration of India
  • Cultural heritage of Assam
  • The prospect of eco-tourism in Assam
  • Identity Politics in North-East – it’s cause and consequences
2015
  • Development imbalance in different regions of India and the role of governance as a corrective measure
  • Indian Secularism and Religious Conversion
  • Sports as a career choice
  • Bio-diversity of North-East India and its commercial viability
  • Rhino Poaching : Is there a solution?
  • Fairs and Festivals of Assam
2016
  • Role of Mass Media in transforming the society
  • State of the Indian Railways and the proposal for introduction of Bullet Trains
  • Political emancipation of women
  • India’s Look East Policy and the North-east:
    Challenges and Opportunity
  • Industrialization in Assam: Problems and Prospects
  • The diversified important traditional festivals of Assam
2018
  • Advertising: its role, uses and abuses
  • Population concerns in India: Shifting trends, policies and programmes
  • India’s Foreign Policy in changing Global Mileu
  • Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2016 and its impact
  • River Transport in Assam – Problems and Prospects
  • Urbanization and it’s effects on ecology, environment and society in Assam

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Essay topics asked in the Assam Finance Service 2015

  • Vanishing Greenery in Assam and its impact
  • What ails Indian Agriculture
  • Growing urbanization in India – a bane or a boon
  • The problem of consumerism and how it affects us