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APSC Mains 2023-24 General Studies (GS3) Paper-III

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APSC Mains 2023-24 General Studies (GS-3) Paper-III

General Studies-III (Technology, Economic Dev, Biodiversity, Environment, Disaster Management)

 
Full Marks: 250                                                                                                        Time: 3 hours
 
 
1. Describe briefly the salient features of the scheme Mukhya Mantri Nijut Maina (MMNM)’ launched by the Government of Assam to eliminate
child marriages. (Answer in 150 words) 10
 
2. Explain the pros and cons of development of railway stations through joint ventures under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. What may be the 
possible reactions of the general public? (Answer in 150 words) 5+5=10
 
3. “Indian Railways is the lifeline of the Indian economy.” Discuss the statement
in the context of three railway corridors announced in the Union Interim
Budget, 2024. (Answer in 150 words) 10 
 
4. Comment on the benefits and challenges of digital economy in India. (Answer in 150 words) 10
 
5. Discuss the significance of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana’ in reference
to rural economy and climate mitigation. (Answer in 150 words) 10
 
6.  Explain the relationship among government procurement operations, minimum support prices (MSPs) and the creation of buffer stocks in the context
of Assam (Answer in 150 words) 10
 
7. “Disasters affect girls and women in different ways than they affect boys and men.” Do you agree? Why are responses often gender-blind? How do you
ensure gender equality in disaster risk reduction in particular? (Answer in 150 words) 10
 
8. Discuss the preparedness and mitigation measures that should be adopted
for reducing the impact of earthquakes in the context of Assam.
(Answer in 150 words) 10
 
9. What is the digital twin concept? How does it help an organization to arrive
at better decisions? Discuss the Sangam: Digital Twin’ initiative of the
Government of India, (Answer in 150 words) 10
 
10. Do you think that the Green Credit Programme can be used to circumvent
existing laws particularly those that deal with forest conservation? Substantiate
your answer. (Answer in 150 words) 10 
 
11. India’s first indigenous semiconductor assembly and test facility at
Jagiroad shall put Assam on the world semiconductor map and transform the
economic landscape of East India,”
Examine the above statement with reference to the economic opportunities and employment potential of this mega project. (Answer in 250 words) 15
 
12. What are Nifty and Sensex? Comment on the growing popularity of
mutual funds investment in India. (Answer in 250 words) 15
 
13. The Government of Assam has initiated the process of constructing bridges
over Brahmaputra at several places. Mention the places and discuss the
probable benefits and strategic importance of these bridges. (Answer in 250 words) 15
 
14. Which is the implementing authority of the Project Cheetah in India and
which are the collaborating partners? What are the ecological objectives of
the project? Give your opinion on the implementation of the project so far. (Answer in 250 words) 15
 
15. Explain the causal links between environmental degradation and vulnerability to disasters. Suggest four steps that can be taken to minimize environmental degradation. (Answer in 250 words) 15
 
16. Describe, in detail, the Uttar Purva Transformative Industrialization
Scheme (UNNATI), 2024. How will it enhance industrial development and
job creation in North-East India? (Answer in 250 words) 15
 
17. What is traditional knowledge? Suggest ways to use it for sustainable use
of forest and biodiversity. (Answer in 250 words) 15
 
18. “Seventy-hour work week may offer a temporary burst of productivity, but at the expense of employees’ well-being, long-term output and overall social happiness.” Critically examine the statement. (Answer in 250 words) 15
 
19. Not all animals migrate by choice’ is a campaign against what activity? Suggest innovative steps to make the campaign a success. (Answer in 250 words) 15
 
20. “India has emerged as a Vishwa Mitra (global friend), a Vishwa Guru (global teacher) and a Vishwa Vaidya (global physician).” Examine the statement in
the light of the development made by India in recent years. (Answer in 250 words) 15
 

Assam Current Affairs & GK Quiz for APSC 2023 – Set 347: October 2023, Week 4

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Assam Current Affairs & GK Quiz for APSC 2023 – Set 347: October 2023, Week 4

(Daily and Monthly Assam Current Affairs & GK Quiz & MCQ for APSC Exams and various Assam exams)

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Q1. Which small finance bank is set to merge with Indian fintech unicorn Slice?
  1. North East Small Finance Bank
  2. Equitas Small Finance Bank
  3. Paytm Payments Bank
  4. Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
 
 North East Small Finance Bank
 
 
Fintech unicorn Slice is set to merge with North East Small Finance Bank (NESFB) following approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Slice is a Bengaluru-based fintech company that offers a range of financial products and services, including credit cards, buy now, pay later (BNPL), and insurance. NESFB is a Guwahati-based small finance bank that focuses on providing financial services to underserved and unbanked segments of the population.
 
 
Q2. Which Indian state has approved the formation of a Special Tiger Protection Force?
  1. Assam
  2. Arunachal Pradesh
  3. Karnataka
  4. West Bengal
 
Arunachal Pradesh
 
The Arunachal Pradesh State Cabinet has approved the formation of a Special Tiger Protection Force (STPF) for three tiger reserves in the state. The STPF will be responsible for combating poaching and other threats to tigers and their habitats.
 
 
Q3. Which is the most visited monument in India?
  1. Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams
  2. India Gate
  3. Gateway of India, Mumbai
  4. Taj Mahal
 
Taj Mahal
 
 
Q4. Who was awarded the Tata Literature Live! Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023?
  1. C S Lakshmi
  2. Satish Jacob
  3. Mark Tully
  4. Ruskin Bond
C S Lakshmi
 
 
 
Q5. Which country is connected to India by the ‘Cheriyapani’ ferry service?
  1. Mauritius
  2. Bangladesh
  3. Sri Lanka
  4. Maldives
 Sri Lanka
 
 
The ‘Cheriyapani’ ferry service connects Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu, India to Kankesanthurai in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. It is an age-old sea route that has been rejuvenated to bolster bilateral ties, boost tourism, and increase people-to-people relations.
 
 
Q6. Where is the Atal Bihari Training Center for Divyang Sports, India’s first high-tech sports training centre for persons with disabilities, recently inaugurated?
  1. Pune
  2. Guwahati
  3. Gwalior
  4. Chennai
Gwalior
 
 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched India’s inaugural state-of-the-art sports training centre for Divyangjan (people with disabilities) in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, named in honour of former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The initiative’s goal is to ensure equal sports opportunities, foster talent development, and promote participation in diverse sporting fields.
 
 
Q7. The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy tournament is related to which sports?
  1. Football
  2. Field Hockey
  3. Cricket
  4. Tennis
Cricket
 
 
Q8. Which state has announced a policy to reserve 35% of all state government job positions for women, excluding the Forest Department?
  1. Assam
  2. Manipur
  3. Madhya Pradesh
  4. Jharkhand
Madhya Pradesh
 
 
Madhya Pradesh government has announced a policy to reserve 35% of all state government job positions for women, excluding the Forest Department. This progressive amendment to the Madhya Pradesh Civil Services (Special Provision for Appointment of Women) Rules, 1997, comes just ahead of the upcoming state assembly elections.
 
 
Q9. The newly approved Sarakka Central Tribal University will be located in which state?
  1. Andhra Pradesh
  2. Telangana
  3. Chhattisgarh
  4. Jharkhand
 Telangana
 
 
The Sarakka Central Tribal University will be located in Mulugu district, Telangana. It is a commitment made by the Central government as a part of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014. The university will have a budget of Rs 889 crore and will aim to provide quality education to tribal students in the region.
 
 
Q10. What is India’s rank in the Global Remote Work Index (GRWI)?
  1. 34th
  2. 48th
  3. 64th
  4. 92nd
64th
 
India is ranked 64th out of 108 countries in the GRWI, reflecting a significant decline of 15 places from the previous year. 
The top 5 countries which scored the highest on the Global Remote Work Index (GRWI) are Denmark, Netherlands, Germany, Spain and Sweden.

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APSC Research Assistant 2021 Question Paper – Analysis of Indian Polity & Current Events Questions

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Research Assistant in Planning Services under Transformation & Dev Dept, Assam Govt 2021 Qs Paper – Analysis of Indian Polity & Current Events Questions

 

Indian Polity Section

Q1. PMGSY, a programme of the Government of India, deals with

(A) rural employment generation

(B) rural electrification

(C) rural road development

(D) urban employment generation



Q5. AMRUT, launched by the Government of India, stands for

(A) Alternative Methods for Reforms and Urban Transport

(B) Alternative Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transport

(C) Atal Mission for Reforms and Urban Transformation

(D) Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation



Q7. The Eighth Schedule of the Constitution deals with

(A) the list of regional languages

(B) the Fundamental Rights

(C) the Directive Principles of State Policy

(D) All of the above



Q8. Protection of which of the following is a fundamental duty in India?

(A) Village Panchayat

(B) Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes

(C) National Flag

(D) Wildlife

 

Q9. According to the Constitution of India, which of the following right cannot be taken away during Emergency?

(A) Right to speak

(B) Right to freedom of movement

(C) Right to life

(D) Right to organize

Q10. By which Constitutional Amendment Bill was the voting age reduced from 21 years to 18 years?

(A) 28th

(B) 48th

(C) 57th

(D) 61st

 

Q11. A candidate for the Office of the President of India should not be less than

(A) 25 years

(B) 30 years

(C) 35 years

(D) 40 years



Q12. No Money Bill can be introduced in the Legislative Assembly of the State, except on the recommendation of

(A) the Parliament

(B) the Governor of the State

(C) the President of India

(D) a Special Committee of MPs



Q53. Which of the following is/was neither a statutory body nor a constitutional body?

(A) SEBI

(B) RBI

(C) Planning Commission of India

(D) Finance Commission of India



Q60. The scheme Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise (SMILE) is being implemented by 

(A) Ministry of Rural Development

(B) Ministry of Tribal Affairs

(C) Ministry of social Justice and Empowerment

(D) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports



Q61. Which of the following Articles gives the idea of a Uniform Civil Code?

(A) Article 44

(B) Article 45

(C) Article 46

(D) Article 47



Q71. The PRASAD scheme is associated with 

(A) Inbound tourism

(B) Theme-based tourist circuits

(C) Promotion of adventure tourism

(D) Sites of religious significance

 


Current Events

Q46. Which State has won 7 TRIFED Van Dhan Awards, 2021?

Sikkim

Nagaland

Arunachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh



Q47. Which of the following cities is selected by the UNESCO under the UCCN programme in 2021?

Srinagar

Jaipur

Chennai

Mumbai

 

Q50. In which year was the Assam Mission on Malnutrition launched?

2020

2021

2019

2022

 

Q62. Which of the following States is not a top performer in the LEARS Index, 2021?

Gujarat

Haryana

Punjab

Maharashtra

 

Q82. As per the NITI Aayog Health Index, 2021, which of the following States is among the top three ranking States in terms of annual incremental performance?

West Bengal

Andhra Pradesh

Assam

Karnataka

 

Q83. How many airports had been operationalized under the UDAN scheme in Assam till November, 2020?

3

4

5

6



Q99. Who among the following has been awarded the Jnanpith Award for the year 2021?

Damodar Mouzo

Nilmani Phookan

Ravindra Kalekar

Pundalik Naik

 

APSC Research Assistant 2021 Question Paper – Analysis of Geography & Environment Questions

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Research Assistant in Planning Services under Transformation & Dev Dept, Assam Govt 2021 Qs Paper – Analysis of Geography & Environment Questions

Q3. Which of the following generate heat islands?

  1. In around wetlands
  2. Forest areas
  3. Coastal areas
  4. Urban areas

 

Q4. Which of the following is not a land use zone?

  1. Heritage zone
  2. Commercial zone
  3. Residential zone
  4. Industrial zone

 

Q13. The country having longest common border with India is

  1. China
  2. Bangladesh
  3. Pakistan
  4. Nepal

 

Q14. Numerically the largest group of Scheduled Tribes in Assam is

  1. Mising
  2. Bodos
  3. Rabhas
  4. Sonowal Kacharis

 

Q15. The length of the Brahmaputra National Waterway is

  1. 352 km
  2. 891 km
  3. 657 km
  4. 1621 km

 

Q41. Which one of the following is the southernmost town of Assam?

  1. Silchar
  2. Karimganj
  3. Haflong
  4. Hailakandi

 

Q43. As per 2011 Census, the average density of population per square kilometer in Assam is

  1. 983
  2. 893
  3. 398
  4. 298

Q44. Which one of the following is the smallest wildlife Sanctuary?

  1. Marat Longri
  2. Deepor Beel
  3. Garampani
  4. Nambor

 

Q48. Which is the Seventh National Park of Assam?

  1. Dehing Patkai National Park
  2. Raimona  National Park
  3. Orang  National Park
  4. Dibru Saikhowa  National Park

Q70. Which is the highest crude oil-producing State in India?

  1. Assam 
  2. Rajasthan
  3. Gujarat
  4. Tripura

 

Q75. What percentage of gross cultivated area is irrigated in Assam?

  1. 30%
  2. 20%
  3. 15.2%
  4. 5.4%

 

Q76. Which is the world’s oldest operating oil refinery?

  1. Digboi, India
  2. Mathura, India
  3. Port Arthus, USA
  4. Baytown, USA

 

Q77. How many agroclimatic zones are there in Assam?

  1. 4
  2. 5
  3. 6
  4. 7

 

Q79. Which district of Assam is famous for its ivory carving?

  1. Barpeta
  2. Nalbari
  3. Baksa
  4. Darrang

 

Q80. Which of the following boasts India’s  first natural gas-based fertilizer plant?

  1. Ranipet
  2. Namrup
  3. Chambal
  4. Coromandel

 

Q81. What is the average cropping intensity of Assam?

  1. About 95%
  2. About 146%
  3. About 240%
  4. About 300%

 

Q85. Which is the longest highway in Assam?

  1. NH-31
  2. NH-34
  3. NH-52
  4. NH-54

 

Q98. Which of the following forms a rain shadow zone in Assam?

  1. Chachar district
  2. Southern part of Nagaon district and adjoining parts of Karbi Anglong
  3. Dima Hasao region
  4. Central Barak Valley

 

Q100. The 2021 Union Nations climate change Conference held in Glasgow, Scotland was presided over by

  1. Alok Sharma
  2. Bosir Johnson
  3. Joe Biden
  4. Angela Merkel

 

 

APSC Mains 2022 – General Studies GS 2 Question Paper Analysis

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APSC Mains 2022 – General Studies GS 2 Question Paper Analysis

 

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Sections

No. of Qs

Constitution

2

Governance & Polity

7

Social Justice

6

International Relations

5

Q1. What do you mean by the ‘basic structure’ of the Constitution of India? Discuss the different views around it in the light of the recommendations of the National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution. 

Q2. As presiding officer, the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is the guardian of the prestige and dignity of the House. Explain.

Q3. How does the Election Commission of India carry out the delimitation of constituencies for State Legislature Assemblies as per the Representation of the People Act, 1951. 

Q4. Discuss how the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) safeguards the interests of the investors.

Q5. Discuss the procedures of amendment to the Constitution in India and South Africa, highlighting the key provisions.

Q6. “The basic purpose of development is to enlarge people’s choices.” Elucidate in the light of the government policies and intervention for development in India.

Q7. “Social assistance measures are critical for social protection and are more common in developing economies than social insurance”. Evaluate the statement.

Q8. “By an objective criterion, such as population, territorial size, GDP, economic potential, civilizational legacy, cultural diversity, political system, and past and ongoing contributions to the activities of the UN – especially UN peacekeeping operations – India is eminently qualified for permanent membership”. Comment.

Q9. “In keeping with its ‘Neighbourhood First Policy’, India desires normal neighbourly relations with Pakistan”. Elucidate and comment.

Q10. “As close neighbours, India and Nepal share unique ties of friendship and cooperation characterized by an open border and deep-rooted people-to-people contacts of kinship and culture.” Examine critically.

Q11. “Instead of providing shelter from market failures and other vicissitudes of life, the welfare states today seek to make their citizens more competitive, responsive and proactive”. Comment.

Q12. “At the centre of India’s development agenda in Myanmar lies connectivity.” Do you agree with the statement? Elucidate with suitable reasons in support of your answer.

Q13. Critically analyze India’s initiative for Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure to face natural calamities by the least developed and developing countries and its impact.

Q14. Critically assess the role of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in educating, guiding and motivating fellow Indians to work for social change and national development.

Q15. “A new century is not going to be new at all if we offer only charity, that palliative to satisfy the conscience and keep the same old system of haves and have-nots quietly contained.” Discuss with suitable illustration.

Q16. Discuss the role of the Attorney General of India as the Chief Legal Adviser to the Government of India, highlighting some recent cases of the Supreme Court of India.

Q17. Discuss the challenges confronted by the Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in India while according essential services. How does the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 facilitate the rights’ of the PWDs? Elucidate.

Q18. What is the right to privacy? How is the right to privacy protected through courts in India and Germany?

Q19. Critically assess the use of Article 249 of the Constitution of India that empowers the Parliament to make laws on matters listed in the State List in national interest.

Q20. Discuss the measures for making the Civil Service in India more efficient and responsive to the needs of the public in the light of the rapidly changing social, political and economic milieu of the country.

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APSC Mains 2022 General Studies (GS1) Paper-I

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APSC Mains 2022 General Studies (GS-1) Paper-I

General Studies-I (Indian History, Geography of India & World, Heritage, Culture & Society)
 
 
 
 

Section

No. of Qs

Indian History

7

Heritage, Culture & Society

8

Geography of India & World

5
   
 
More Assam related Qs. In 2020 -> 4, whereas, in 2022 -> 6

Full Marks: 250                                                                                                        Time: 3 hours
 
  1. How do the Principles of Buddhism inspire ecological mindfulness to address the loss of biodiversity? (Answer in 150 words) 10
  2. Is factor endowment always a necessity for the development of an industry? Discuss with reference to Assam. (Answer in 150 words) 10
  3. What role would you suggest for Panchayati Raj Institutions in earthquake preparedness? (Answer in 150 words) 10
  4. Discuss the role of the Assam Pradeshik Mahila Samiti in women empowerment in the State, highlighting the contributions made by Chandraprabha Saikiani. (Answer in 150 words) 10
  5. What are the main features of Indian Renaissance? (Answer in 150 words) 10
  6. Do you see Indian women as an untapped human resource? Give reasons. (Answer in 150 words) 10
  7. Analyze the role of foreigners who made India their homeland in the Indian Freedom Movement. (Answer in 150 words) 10
  8. “In order to make women’s organization free from gender bias, inclusion of male members needs to be encouraged Comment. (Answer in 150 words) 10
  9. Comment on the new trendy ‘Big Fat Indian Wedding’. (Answer in 150 words) 10
  10. Point out the problems in using official sources while writing the history of peasants. (Answer in 150 words) 10
  11. What do you mean by tribal belts and blocks in Assam? What accounts for tribal land alienation in the State? Suggest measures to check this trend. (Answer in 250 words) 3+8+4=15
  12. Analyze the contributions of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in strengthening the Indian Nation-State. (Answer in 250 words) 15
  13. How was the Assamese character reflected in the National Freedom Movement from 1921 to 1942? Discuss. (Answer in 250 words) 15
  14. Despite various social reform movements and existing legislations, casteism in India refuses to go away. Discuss the major factors responsible for this. (Answer in 250 words) 15
  15. As G-20 chair, India has identified women-led development as one of the high priority subjects.” Discuss the merits of women-led development in the context of India. (Answer in 250 words) 15
  16. What are the factors responsible for the out-migration of rural youths from Assam? Do you think this is a positive and an inevitable process? (Answer in 250 words) 10-5=15
  17. Discuss briefly the influence of the Brahmo Movement on the Assamese society in the 19th century. (Answer in 250 words) 15
  18. Describe how India is contributing to the globalized world with its values and ethos. (Answer in 250 words) 15
  19. While India’s regional and cultural diversity is much celebrated, this has also posed a major challenge in nation building in the post-Independence period. Discuss (Answer in 250 words) 15
  20. Discuss the processes through which the earth-atmosphere system maintains heat balance. (Answer in 250 words) 15
 

APSC Mains 2020 General Studies (GS-5) Paper V (Assam Paper)

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APSC Mains 2020 General Studies (GS-5) Paper-5

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

 
 
 
Full Marks: 250                                                                                                        Time: 3 hours
 
 
1. Define, according to your lights, the etymology of the words  ‘Asam’ and Ásamiya’. (Answer in 150 words) 10
 
2. “Assam is a living ethnological museum with its diversity of ethnic communities and their cultural patterns.” Illustrate the statement. (Answer in 150 words) 10
 
3. “Assamese farmers are organic by default.” Elaborate the statement. (Answer in 150 words) 10
 
4. Discuss the importance and scope of agro-based industries in Assam. (Answer in 150 words) 10
 
5. Give an outline of the ‘Jibondinga Scheme’ of the Government of Assam. (Answer in 150 words) 10
 
6. Evaluate the long-term effects of the reforms of Kalicharan Brahma on the Bodo society. (Answer in 150 words) 10
 
7. Draw a pen-picture of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika as a cultural icon of the twentieth century Assam. (Answer in 150 words) 10
 
8. Write a brief account of the literary achievement of any one of the following authors: (Answer in 150 words) 10
 
(a) Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
 
(b) Indira Goswami (Mamoni Raisom Goswami)
 
(c) Nilmani Phookan
 

 

 
9. Discuss the steps taken by the Government of Assam in the realm of gender equality in recent years. (Answer in 150 words) 10
 
10. Give a brief account of the traditions of folk and classical dances of Assam (Answer in 150 words) 10
 
11. Give a thumbnail sketch of the early history of Kamarupa with special reference to the Varman dynasty. (Answer in 250 words) 15
 
12. Write a brief essay on the Asamiya Bhuranji literature of Assam (Answer in 250 words) 15
 
13. Discuss the landmarks of the freedom struggle in Assam from 1921 to 1947. (Answer in 250 words) 15
 
14. Illustrate how physiography of a region affects economic activities with reference to the physiographic units of Assam. (Answer in 250 words) 15
 
15. “Access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy is the sine qua non to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).” Comment on the progress made in Assam in this regard (Answer in 250 words) 15
 
16. Discuss the salient features of the renewed Swami Vivekananda Assam Youth Empowerment Scheme’. (Answer in 250 words) 15
 
17. Critically discuss the constitution and functioning of the Assam State Human Rights Commission. (Answer in 250 words) 15
 
18. Suggest measures to make tourism a key driver of economic growth in Assam. (Answer in 250 words) 15
 
19. Discuss the genesis and working practices of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India. (Answer in 250 words) 15
 
20. Discuss the importance of tea industry in the economy of Assam. (Answer in 250 words) 15
 

APSC Mains 2020 General Studies (GS4) Paper-IV

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APSC Mains 2020 General Studies (GS-4) Paper-IV

General Studies-IV (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude)

 
 
 
Full Marks: 250                                                                                                        Time: 3 hours
 
 
Section-A
 
1. Law and Ethics are two tools for controlling human conduct. Explain with examples how the two differ in their approaches. (Answer in 150 words) 10
 
2. “Family as an institution in inculcating values seems to set deteriorated in the recent past. Do you agree? Justify your stand. (Answer in 150 words) 10
 
3. Discuss the importance of the values of empathy, tolerance and compassion for a bureaucrat in his/her attitude towards weaker sections of society. Do such values contradict the attitude of impartiality and non-partisanship expected from a civil servant? (Answer in 150 words) 10
 
4. Civil services today work in an environment beset with numerous problems and challenges. What is the role of emotional intelligence in guiding administrators to handle these situations?  (Answer in 150 words) 10
 
5. “You must be the change you want to see in the world”, Mahatma Gandhi once said. Discuss the role of administrators as initiators of positive change in society within the regulatory framework of administration, with one’s conscience as a source of ethical guidance.  (Answer in 150 words) 10
 
6. What do you understand by ‘probity’ in governance? Examine the ways in which probity and integrity in governance can check misuse of power and enhance legitimacy of authority.  (Answer in 150 words) 10
 
7. Examine the extent to which corruption possesses a challenge to the development of a proper work culture and acts as a hindrance to delivery of public services.  (Answer in 150 words) 10
 
8. Is ‘ethics’ and ‘effective leadership” cause and effect relationship? Enlist some requirements of leaders which will help them to capitalize on their ability to influence ethical conduct.  (Answer in 150 words) 10
 
9. How are self-accountability and external accountability related to achievement of ethical standards in public administration?  (Answer in 150 words) 10
 
10. What do you understand by the term voice of conscience? How is it different from ‘crisis of conscience? Narrate one incidence to show ‘crisis of conscience’.  (Answer in 150 words) 10

 

 
11. Differentiate between personal ethics and professional ethics. Is there a scope for conflict between them in the conduct of professional duties? (Answer in 150 words) 10
 
12. How can an impartial and non-partisan public service help in proper administration of a democratic government? Give your own reasons to substantiate your answer. (Answer in 150 words) 10
 
13. Distinguish between code of ethics’ and ‘code of conduct’ with suitable examples. (Answer in 150 words)  (Answer in 150 words) 10
 
 
Section-B
 
14. Suppose there is a flute and three children are claiming it:  (Answer in 250 words) 20
Child 1: 1 have worked hard to make the flute, so I should get it.
Child 2: I can play flute very well, so I should get it. Only I can make a complete use of it. 
Child 3: Both the children are rich and I am poor, so I should get the flute. Other two have other means of enjoying life. 
 
(a) Who according to you should get the flute?
(b) What are the ethical issues in this matter?
(c) What role does justice play in this situation?
 
15. You are head of irrigation department in a district and entrusted with the responsibilities to construct and maintain canals in the district. District is drought prone and irrigation activities are very scanty. The reputation of the department is also dented by a scam. Few employees were caught red-handed while taking bribe.  (Answer in 250 words) 20
(a) What steps would you take for the welfare of the district? 
(b) Give some suggestions by which reputation and prestige of the department can be restored. 
 
16. A young dalit man has recently migrated to a city from his village in search of better employment opportunities. The man is very poor and he does not have any identity proof because of which he is not getting any place on rent and employers are also not giving him any job. He went to a nearby municipal committee office and shared his problem. Out of four officials whom he met, the first official was apathetic, the second official was sympathetic, the third official was empathetic and the fourth official was compassionate.  (Answer in 250 words) 20
(a) How will you judge the attitude of these four officials? 
(b) Why are empathy and compassion important aptitudes for civil servants in India?
 
17. Increased national wealth need not mean increase in the per capita income of all the citizens. Equitable distribution of wealth is still a distant dream in India. There are pockets of minority wealthy families to whom concentration of wealth occur. Majority of people are still without basic necessities of life.
 
Critically analyse the above statement in the context of contemporary Indian economy and society. (Answer in 250 words) 20
 
18. As a civil servant, you are incharge of a government housing construction project which aims at providing houses to weaker sections of the society. However, such construction will result in clearing forest area which is domicile of endangered species. There is no alternate space nearby. How do you respond to such a situation in the context of global warming and sustainable development? (Answer in 250 words) 20
 
19. “If people are good only because they fear punishment and hope for reward, then we are a sorry lot indeed.” (Albert Einstein)
 
Examine the essence, determinants and consequences of ethics in human actions in the light of the above statement. (Answer in 250 words) 20
 
 

APSC Mains 2020 General Studies (GS3) Paper-III

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APSC Mains 2020 General Studies (GS-3) Paper-III

General Studies-III (Technology, Economic Dev, Biodiversity, Environment, Disaster Management)

 
 
 
Full Marks: 250                                                                                                        Time: 3 hours
 
 
1. What is fiscal deficit? What is the target of fiscal deficit as per the FRBM Act? Why are there demands for having flexibility in FRBM fiscal deficit target in
the recent post-COVID situation? (Answer in 150 words) 4+2+4=10
 
2. Explain the pros and cons of development of railway stations through joint ventures under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. What may be the 
possible reactions of the general public? (Answer in 150 words) 5+5=10
 
3. What are the possible effects of large-scale hydroelectric projects in environment? Write a critical note on the possibilities of having medium and
small-scale projects in place of large-scale ones. (Answer in 150 words) 5+5=10
 
4. Use of various social media has become extremely popular in the present era. Explain how its misuse may be a threat to the national security of India and
also how new legislations can help in tackling these issues. (Answer in 150 words) 5+5=10
 
5. In COP26 held at Glasgow, UK, India has committed to achieve the target of Net Zero Emission’ by 2070. What are the implications of the commitment?
Discuss. (Answer in 150 words) 10
 
6. Discuss analytically the hydrometeorological, geological biological and technological hazards in the context of Assam. (Answer in 150 words) 10
 
7. Give the reasons for increase of educated unemployment in India. What may be the short-term and long-term measures to reduce the problem?
(Answer in 150 words) 5+5=10
 
8. How is the budgetary allocation of the Government of India in the education sector changing? Explain how this change may affect especially the primary
education. (Answer in 150 words) 5+5=10
 

 

 
9. What is the aim of the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan’ and what are the main pillars of this vision plan? (Answer in 150 words) 5+5=10
 
10. What is nano-science and technology? Give an account as to how it can be used in medical and pharmaceutical sectors. (Answer in 150 words) 5+5=10
 
11. What is the Minimum Support Price (MSP) in the context of agriculture? Explain its role in the Green Revolution Critically examine the existing system of MSP. (Answer in 250 words) 5+5+5=15
 
12. Distinguish between FDI and FII. Discuss their relative merits and demerits as sources of external investment for a country’s economic growth. (Answer in 250 words) 5+10=15
 
13. In the context of Assam, provide clear examples of physical, social, economic and ecological factors of disaster vulnerability. Do you notice any emerging trend in disaster impact, hazards and vulnerability patterns? (Answer in 250 words) 10+5=15
 
14. What are the biodiversity hot spots and what is their importance? Mention some biodiversity hotspots in India and explain the measures to be taken to preserve them. Answer in 250 words) 5+10=15
 
15. Though paddy is major crop in India it seems its production is affected either by drought or by flood. What are the possible steps to tackle these problems especially in North-East India? (Answer in 250 words) 15
 
16. What are the reasons for failure of several public sector enterprises in India? Explain the advantages and disadvantages of privatizing such enterprises (Answer in 250 words) 5+10=15
 
17. What are the points to be looked into in the preparation of management of a large earthquake? Describe the long term measures to be taken in managing floods in North-East India. (Answer in 250 words) 8+7=15
 
18. What is Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)? Why is it imperative to carry out an EIA of any large industrial infrastructure project? (Answer in 250 words) 5+10=15
 
19. Name the organizations that constitute the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPE). What are the roles played by the CAPF in ensuring security of the country (Answer in 250 words) 5+10=15
 
20. What are the key elements of ‘inclusive growth’? Why is inclusive growth important in the context of sustainable development? (Answer in 250 words) 5+10=15
 

 
 

APSC Mains 2020 General Studies (GS2) Paper-II

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APSC Mains 2020 General Studies (GS-2) Paper-II

General Studies-II (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and international relations)
 
 
 
Full Marks: 250                                                                                                        Time: 3 hours
 
1. Write a note on preparedness in India with special reference to Assam to realise the UNDP Sustainable Development Goal 2. (Answer in 150 words) 10
 
2. “In the Indian parliamentary system, the office of the President is like a ‘pivot’ that joins the two wheels, namely the legislature and the executive.” Discuss. (Answer in 150  words) 10
 
3. Discuss why Article 32 of the Constitution of India is regarded as the “Heart and Soul of the Constitution”. (Answer in 150 words) 10
 
4. Do you think ‘cooperative federalism’ exists in India? Substantiate your answer. (Answer in 150 words) 10
 
5. “The future of India lies in the villages.” Explain the statement in the light of the role of Panchayati Raj Institutions in empowering rural communities. (Answer in 150 words) 10
 
6. Discuss the role of civil society as the guardian of human rights and obligations. (Answer in 150 words) 10
 
7. “A nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought.” Explain. (Answer in 150 words) 10
 
8. Explain the procedure to amend the Constitution of India highlighting the significance of the basic structure doctrine. (Answer in 150 words) 10
 
 
 
 
9. Discuss the powers of the Speaker under the Rules for the Conduct of Business in the Parliament. (Answer in 150 words) 10
 
10. The Vine Declaration is a landmark in the history of human rights. Elucidate. (Answer in 150 words) 10
 
11. “Correlation of good governance with democracy has meant the dispersion of power amongst the governed instead of centralization in the elites.” Comment. (Answer in 250 words) 15
 
12. “E-governance transforms not only the ways in which public services are delivered but also the fundamental relationship between the government and the citizen.” Explain. (Answer in 250 words) 15
 
13. “The National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) launched by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India has been successful in creating efficient and effective institutional platforms of the rural poor.” Comment. (Answer in 250 words) 15
 
14. Discuss the administrative relations between the Union and the States. (Answer in 250 words) 15
 
15. “India and the USA are natural allies.” Discuss the strategic reasons of India’s closeness to the United States of America. (Answer in 250 words) 15
 
16. Discuss the role of civil service in realizing the true objectives of a democracy. Substantiate your arguments in the light of the functioning of the Indian 
Civil Service. (Answer in 250 words) 15
 
17. What are the core provisions of the Representation of the People Act? Discuss the amendments of the Act as on date. (Answer in 250 words) 15
 
18. “The Indian Parliament system, though patterned on the British model, consists of its own unique features, drawn mainly from the non-British sources.” Elucidate in the context of difference between the parliamentary system of India with that of the British. (Answer in 250 words) 15
 
19. Critically analyse the problems and prospects of microfinance programme as a tool for empowerment and eradication of poverty with special reference to Assam. (Answer in 250 words) 15
 
20. Discuss, in detail, how judicial decisions shape Indian politics with special reference to the latest judgements of the Supreme court of India. (Answer in 250 words) 15