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APSC Mains General Studies II (GS2) Paper Previous Questions from Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & IR sections

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APSC Mains Paper III – General Studies II (GS-II) Old Questions from Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & IR sections

Previous years Questions asked in APSC Mains GS Paper from Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & IR sections, which are now part of the APSC Mains Paper III – General Studies (GS) II paper are discussed below.

 

Questions from APSC Mains 2018 GS Paper

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

 
Questions from APSC Mains 2016 GS Paper

Discuss the basic features of Indian Constitution. Is Indian Constitution flexible in nature? 16
Discuss the nature of Fundamental Rights in India. When Fundamental Rights be suspended in India? 16
Composition of Election Commission of India. Describe its main functions. 16
What is Money Bill? Discuss the passage of the Money Bill. 8
Pocket veto power 2
Zero hour 2
IMDT Act 2
Article 1 of Constitution of India 2
Three-Tier Panchayat System 2
Article 360 2

 

Questions from APSC Mains 2015 GS Paper
Main characteristics of 73rd Constitutional amendment? Critical assessment on it’s working 16
discuss Federal features of Indian Constitution? What is the Quasi-federal character of the Indian Union 16
‘Right to Property’ was guaranteed by which Article? Present position of this Right? 5
Strength needed of largest Opp party to claim position of Leader of Opp 2
Chairman of Constituent Assembly? Chairman of Drafting Committee? 2
‘Original Jurisdiction’ of Supreme Court of India 2
‘Pocket Veto’ of President 2
System for removal of President of India 2

 

Questions from APSC Mains 2014 GS Paper
Questions Marks
Main features of Provincial autonomy? Its limitations? 16
‘Judicial Activism’? examples ? 16
 necessity of Lok Pal Bill? How it benefit the masses 16
Discuss 52nd Amendment? It’s Limitations 8
Functions of North East Council NEC 5
Zero hour? 2 

Questions from APSC Mains 2002 GS Paper
  • Classify DPSP as enshrined in the constitution and discuss each category 12
  • How President elected, qualification for President, Powers, process of termination 12
  • Financial emergency in which circumstances 4
  • Federalism as defined by Garner, is it true in India? of Not, How? Discuss reasonably 10
  • Education is made Fundamental Right – implication 5
  • Points of reference for the Constitution Review Committee 5
  • extending sixth schedule to Bodo dominated areas – what it means for bods and non-bodo 7
  • State party – conditions 3
  • ways to acquire Indian citizenship 3
  • How Zila Parishad formed- functions 3
  • procedure for creation of new state 2
  • how president can be removed 2
  • functinon of CAG 2
  • how Chief Justice and other Judges of SC and HC appointer 2
  • Lok Adalat 2

 

Questions from APSC Mains 1999 GS Paper
  • Write briefly – Functioning of India’s Parliamentary democracy since establishment of Republic 10
  • Democratic decentralisation as panchayatiraj, discuss with reference to 73rd and 74th amendment 10
  • Do you agree that Anti-defection law failed to check defections among legislatures. Find Defects and suggest remedies 5
  • Why necessary to incorporate Fund Duties in Part IVA? Explain their significance 5
  • Number and Nature of budgetary committee – functions 5
  • Explain – nature and scope of right to life and personal liberty under Art 21. State direction in which right has been expanded by Supreme court 5
  • Cause of political defection from one party to another? Significance of Tenth schedule 10
  • Any case for review of Indian constitution, in which areas – Discuss 10
  • Caretaker govt – a constitutional fiction or an inherent hazard of Parliamentary system? Explain with reference to Indian experience 7
  • Composition and functions of National Human rights Commission. Constraints in functioning 7
  • Does Planning in India derive it’s objectives and social promise from DPSP? Examples 14
  • Art 243-ZD – District Planning Committee – Functions ? – areas covered? To whom they forward dev plans? 10
  • Planning Commission – Duties 2
  • NDC – Formation & role 2
  • Panchayat and role in planning 2
  • Secularism – in indian prospect 7

 

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APSC Mains Paper II – General Studies I (GSI) Previous Years Questions from Geography of India and World section

Previous years Questions asked in APSC Mains GS Paper from Geography of India and World section, which are now part of the APSC Mains Paper II – General Studies (GS) I paper are discussed below.

 

Questions from APSC Mains 2018 GS Paper

Q1 (k) Discuss how water harvesting system can be made effective to address the problem of depleting groundwater resources in urban areas.  16

Q2 (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

 

Questions from APSC Mains 2016 GS Paper

Describe the salient features of Indian agriculture. Delineate the major rice producing belt of India 16
Assam is not only rich in natural resources but also in cultural life and socioeconic setup which are prevalent among the different ethnic groups. Examine it with reference to the various ethnic groups of the State 16
What is the main cause of urbanization? Critically examine the major issues and challenges that India faces as her urbanization proceeds. 8
What are the main causes for conflicts over water? Discuss one international and one inter-state water conflict. 8
What are greenhouse gases and what is greenhouse effect? Discuss the potential and contribution of these gases to global warming. 8
What is biodiversity hot spot? What the biodiversity significance of North-East India 5
What is disaster management? How could it be helpful in preventing the loss of lives and property in the event of occurrence of any disaster? 5
What are the fossil fuel resources in India? 2
What are the largest mineral-based industry in India? Why is it a key or basic industry 2
Mention two geographical requirements for the growth of wheat in India 2
Identify two issues in which NE India is lagging behind its neighbouring states of India 2
Name the countries having international boundary with the state of North-East India 2
Give two reasons why Assam is lagging behind in blue revolution in spite of having innumerable wetlands 2
How has climate change affected the production of tea in Assam 2
Name the tropical rain forest of Assam and state its characteristics 2
What is the decadal growth of population in Assam during the decade 2001-2011 2
What to the letters CTC stand for when used in relation to tea 2
Name the bird sanctuary of Assam and in which district it is located 2
What is McMahon line? Why is it the bone of connection between India and China? 2
Mention in two points how the productivity of human resources of India is adversely affected by high birthrate of population 2

 

Questions from APSC Mains 2015 GS Paper
Explain Importance of water resources and means of water conservation. Explain drought situation prevalent in India recently 16
Main causes responsible for Ganga river pollution and suggest measures. Recent move of govt Clean Ganga Mission 16
Distinguish b/w wasteland and wetland? Measures by Central and state govt to preserve wetlands in Assam 16
give an estimate of magnitude of water crisis in India? Is river-linking project a solution to the problem? Reasons? 8
What is Paris Agreement on Climate change ? Critically examine main highlights of the Agreement? It’s chances of success? 8
Bioshpere Reserve? Explain with reference to particular Biosphere Reserve in India 8
Integrated watershed management plan? 5
Name of Brahmaputra in it’s upper course and lower course 2

 

 

Questions from APSC Mains 2014 GS Paper
Examine problem of river pollution in India with focus on Ganga? Suggest measures to control it? 16
 How Indian monsoon originate? Impacts of monsoons on Indian culture and economy with example? 16
countries connected by stilwell road 2
 mean by black soil zone of India? 2
 Coromandal coast? 2
horse latitude? 2
 rainforest? 2
 East-West corridor? 2
 significance of Bhutan as buffer state? 2
 Seismograph & application 2
 largest fresh water lake in India? Location? 2

 

Questions from APSC Mains 2002 GS Paper
  • state with common boundary with Chhattisgarh 2
  • Indian state produce natural saffron 2
  • Jog Fall supply power to which steel plant 2
  • state produce highest quantity of Sugarcane 2
  • Name the Iron and steel plants in India, give brief account of their resource bases 8
  • Karbi-Langpi Hydel project 2
  • Namari Wildlife Sanctuary 2
  • APOL 2
  • Population growth of Assam 1991-2001 2
  • Essay on main ethnic groups in Assam 10
  • Dept of Space and Space Commissin – established when? Where? Achievement so far?
  • Mesozoic period means 4

 

Questions from APSC Mains 1999 GS Paper
  • How Great Lakes economically important to USA & Canada, part of Europe most densely populated& why? Important minerals found in Mediterranean coastal countreis of Africa, important agri crops of Australia and which part it grows 6
  • Note – distribution of cement industry in India 6
  • Adjoining countries around Persian gulf ‘Liquid Gold’ available. Geographical structure associated with Liquid gold 9
  • Elucidate & examine how Japan improved Food crop production – measures taken 8
  • Rivers & bridges 5
  • Inspite of fertile soil and monsoon climate, Assam Agri not developed- Elicidate, Examine the agri situation of Assam & suggest measures 7
  • Immigration in Assam – effects – Examine 8

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APSC Mains General Studies I (GS1) Paper Previous Questions from Indian History, Heritage, Culture & Society sections

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APSC Mains Paper II – General Studies I (GSI) Old Questions from Indian History, Heritage, Culture & Society sections

Previous years Questions asked in APSC Mains GS Paper from HIndian History, Heritage, Culture & Society sections, which are now part of the APSC Mains Paper II – General Studies (GS) I paper are discussed below.

 

Questions from APSC Mains 2018 GS Paper

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=16

Q1 (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

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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

 

Questions from APSC Mains 2016 GS Paper

“Sardar Patel accomplished a silent revolution by ensuring the absorption and assimilation of a multitude of principalities without shedding even a drop of blood.” Discuss. 16
Analyze critically that Buddha’s teachiongs to a large extent could be helpful in understanding and resolving the problems of today’s society. 16
India has had its cultural and trade relations with nations of South Asia since ancient time. Illustrates with examples. 16
Discuss the salient features of Harappan culture. Write the causes of it’s decline 16
How external invasions influence the art and culture of India in post-Mauryan period? 16
Short note on ‘Gamosa’ and it’s significance in Assamese society. 8
What policies did the Ahoms adopted towards the frontiers tribes 8
Write about the significance of ‘Japi’ in Assamese society. 5
Distinguish between culture and civilization 5
Assess the development of science and technology in Mughal period 5
Write briefly about the position of women in medieval Assamese society. 5
Name the states of India in which Garga and Tamasha dance form originated 2
What is the meaning of ‘Bhatima’ 2
What are the Zikirs and Zaris 2
What is the other name of ‘Naam Ghosa’? Why is it so called? 2
What do you know about ‘Bhatheli festival’ 2
Name the authors of Akbarnama and Harshacharita 2
Name two leaders of Santhal uprising ( 1855) 2
Name two tea gardens of Maniram Dewan 2
What is Ali-Aye-ligang? 2
In which year the Battle of Saraighat was fought and who was the Ahom king at that time? 2

 

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Questions from APSC Mains 2015 GS Paper
Main recommendation of Cabinet Mission Plan? Describe Assam’s fight against grouping system
Genesis of Brahmo Samaj? Assess it’s role in socio-religious changes in 19th century India
Political Org during Rig Vedic period? Changes occurred during later Vedic period
Discuss status and role of ‘Namghar’ in social and cultural life of Assam
short note ‘Malinithan’ of Arunachal Pradesh
why Bengal Partitioned in 1905
Meaning of ‘Dimasa’
Chihnyatra?
Why was Redcliff Committee Appointed?
When province of Eastern Bengal and Assam created? Capital?
ruler of Kamarupa during Hiuen Tsang’s visit?
Who is known as ‘Bamuni Konwar’
‘Bathow Puja’

 

Questions from APSC Mains 2014 GS Paper
 circumstances leading to Treaty of Yandabo? Why  it’s a major landmark in Assam history? 16
 chief teaching of Buddha?  How far was Buddhism a reform movement within Hinduism 16
 Discuss civilization of Gupta Era? Why it’s called Golden Era of India? 16
cause for downfall of Mauryan empire? How far was Ashoka responsible ? 8
brief account of ‘Namghar’ and ‘Manikut’ of Assamese society 8
 Effect of british rule in Assam 5
‘Pongal’ celebrated in ? it’s significance? 5
 note on Fahien’s Account of India 5
who is Ajan Fakir? 2
Rani Laskhmi Bai 2

 

Questions from APSC Mains 2002 GS Paper
  • Do beauty contests help the cause of women 2
  • Mean by classics 2
  • Status of satryia dance 2
  • Chief contribution of – Jayadeva, Ramanuja, Dara Shikoh 6
  • Short ans 5
  • Which period of ancient Indian history ‘Golden Age’ and Why ? highlight socio-cultural achievements of the period 8

 

Questions from APSC Mains 1999 GS Paper
  • Salient features of Assam Accord? What extent are these implemented 7
  • Diff between folk dance and classical dance, 5
  • Cause of decline of Buddhism in India 3
  • Sivaji – character as a man and administrator 3
  • How British inducted communalism in Indian Polity to subvert Indian national movement 3
  • 6th century BS in India is a period of intellectual ferment and religious upheaval – Elucidate 3
  • Political awareness in Assam from 1826 to 1857 3

 

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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

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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) Syllabus, Books & Study Materials

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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

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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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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

* Includes OR Questions also

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APSC Mains Writing Practice Questions – Set 33

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Q1. Indian Govt has set a target of doubling farmers’ income by 2022. Discuss the challenges in achieving this goal.   (in 100 Words) 8 Marks

Q2. What is the One Belt One Road (OBOR) scheme of China? Should India join it or not? Justify your stand.   (in 200 Words) 8+8=16 Marks

Q3. Give an account of India’s commendable growth in milk production in the recent years.   (in 100 Words) 8 Marks

Q4. Discuss the concept of Net neutrality. Why this principle should be implemented? Justify. (in 150 Words) 4+8 =12 Marks


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Q1. Give an analysis of the potential of Renewable Energy generation in India? Elaborate how India is fast becoming a Global leader in  solar energy generation. (in 200 Words) 8+8=16 Marks

Q2. Recent successful development of ASAT technology has improved India’s space power. Discuss in details, India’s achievements in field of Space Science and Technology. (in 200 Words) 16 Marks

Q3. Write a short note on the proposed National Gas Grid.  (in 100 Words) 8 Marks


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