The interview for the candidates selected for APSC CC (Mains) Exam 2018 (ACS Jr. Grade & other Allied Services) will be held from 28-10-2020 to 27-11-2020 at the Commission Office, Jawaharnagar, Khanapara, Guwahati.
No call letter, repeat no call letter for the above interview, to the eligible candidates shall be sent separately by post. The call letter shall be uploaded in APSC website: www.apsc.nic.in on 21st October 2020. The candidates shall have to download their own call letter from the aforesaid website.
The candidates are directed to bring with them all the original Certificates, Mark Sheets relating to their educational qualification, caste, disability status (if any) etc. while appearing the interview. The candidates are also directed to bring a set of self attested copies of aforesaid documents.
APSC Combined Competitive (Main) Examination, 2018 Date Announced – Full Schedule
Time Table & Instructions
The Assam Public Service Commission will hold the Combined Competitive (Main) Examination, 2018 for the qualified candidates, in various centres in Guwahati as per PROGRAMME mentioned below:
The PwD candidates (Visually Impaired /OH (with writing impediment) requiring scribes are requested to intimate the Commission within 10(ten) days from the publication of this notification.
The names of venues will be printed in the Admission Certificate which will be uploaded in the Commission’s website www.apsc.nic.in in due course.
APSC Mains exam questions are of descriptive nature and these should be attempted by keeping in mind the various requirements of the questions, including instructed word limit, approach to the question, demand of the question.
You have to ‘analyze and evaluate’ the question and then write the answer accordingly in prescribed manner. Only by practicing Answer writing with discipline can prepare you for the exam and improve your writing skills for better answer writing in the Mains Exam.
What to do after getting the Question paper?
Read the instructions on the question paper, for any changes from that of previous year’s instructions.
Take 5 minutes to fast-scan the whole question paper, mark the questions by pencil which you are comfortable answering.
Start with big questions – Read the question carefully. Find the directive word and the main topic/issue.
Think for a minute and make a mental outline of your answer and then start with the answer writing.
Tips/Strategy to write better Answers (to fetch good marks in APSC Mains exam)
Understanding the question – Understand what the question ask, so that you can write only relevant points and opinion to the same. ( Never beat around the bush, if you know the exact answer ).
Organise Answers well– Answers should be organised well according to the question. If Question is in many parts, try to break answers also in parts or at-least put it in the logical order of the question.
Use important points and keywords – This will establish your strength the subject/topic.
Maintain the word limit – This is very important. Always try to stick to the word limits directed by the question paper. If word limit not mentioned, generally try to put answers in (Marks x 10) words, i.e. for 10 Marks = 100 words.
Dividing the Answers – For large essay type questions, try to impart sections like introduction, body, conclusion.
Point-wise– Try to keep answers in point-wise like bullet-listing ( if possible) and facts that support their viewpoint or main argument in the answer.
Logical Flow – Try to maintain a logical flow of the paragraphs you are writing, so that the order of the paragraphs gives a good coherence.
Simple & Precise– Use simple words, write precise and effective answer. Don’s use too many jargon or flowery/ornamental language. Don’t just dump the facts and never try exhibit superfluous knowledge.
Answer Structure
Introduction – A short introduction is a must for big questions (Qs with 8 marks and above). This part gives brief about what the answer is about. Skip or give just one line intro in Qs of 5 and 2 marks.
Body – Start writing the main answer based on the directive word of the question. Put all contents, arguments etc. in few small paragraphs, in an orderly fashion.
Conclusion – The introduction and all the paragraphs should lead to a logical conclusion.
Types of questions asked in APSC Mains Exam
Elaborate:In this type of question candidates are required to explain in details the main point/concept in question in detail. Don’t give your personal views.
Discuss: Candidates should go through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. They have to pros and cons by giving reasons for both.
Elucidate: They are required to make the question clear or explain or elaborate in detail. Candidates’ views on the matter are not required in this type of questions.
Examine: Candidates have to probe deeper into the topic, get into details, and find out the causes or implications if any. Analyse the main idea of the question and try to provide a balanced view.
Critically Examine: Candidates have to probe deeper into the topic, get into details, and find out the causes or implications if any. Analyse the main idea of the question and associated merits and demerits and try to give a fair judgement.
Express your views: This type of questions require candidates’ unique perspective. Candidates show express their clear views supported with relevant facts.
Comment and Critically Comment: Candidates have to pick main points and give his/her own ‘opinion’, may be for or against, but must be backed by argument or evidences.
If the word is ‘Critically comment’, then at the end you have to provide a fair judgement.
Analyze and Critically Analyze: Examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them as a whole in a summary.
If the word is ‘Critically Analyze’, then at the end you have to provide a fair judgement.
Evaluate: Candidates have to pass a sound judgement about the truth of the given topic based on evidences. You have to appraise the worth of the statement in question.
Compare: Discuss the similarities and differences between two or more things. Also explain why the comparison is useful.
Define:: What something means or does or how we know it.
Describe:You should provide a detailed account of the topic/issue. List out it’s characteristics.
Explain: Explain why or how something happened and justify it.
Express your views: It requires candidates’ unique perspective, either positive or negative, and supporting the logical stance with facts and reasoning.
Disclaimer:The above mentioned views/opinions are of Adhikary Education team’s recommendation. If any/some aspirants have different ideas/approach/style, which works for well for them, they may stick to that if they wish.
This initiative is created to motivate serious APSC Assam civil service aspirants to practise answer writing to improve performance in the APSC CC (Mains) Exam. Questions covering mostly of dynamic sections of GS syllabus are posted regularly. Learners please write the answers and review others’ answer, which will ultimately improve the answer writer, reviewer and most importantly the answer itself.
Test Series will be of immense help to help you prepare for the GS Paper of Mains Exam.
Details of APSC Mains 2018 Test Series - Political Science Paper
Total 8 Tests full length of Paper I & II (Four Section-wise Test + Four Full Syllabus Test)
Tests will be conducted over the span of five months (late-February 2019 to early-July 2019)
Question Papers will be mailed on schedule date and Answer Boosters will be mailed after seven days/schedule date.
Topics to study and limited study materials will be uploaded in our website (http://www.assamexam.com/), before every test.
Test solutions discussion session can be arranged on online forum (on request).
Enrollment Package
Enrollment to the Test Series will entail Tests Question Papers and Answer Booster only.
8 Tests (Question Papers + Answer Boosters)
Fee: Rs. 625/-
ProgramObjective
Political Science Optional Papers, which contribute a total of 400 marks is among the very popular optionals in the APSC CC (Mains) Exam of previous years and it will continue to be taken be a substantial number of aspirants as an optional in APSC CC (Mains) Exam APSC 2018 too.
In this Test Series, we will provide a practical and focused approach that will help you to understand the demand of APSC exam and effectively improve your performance in the Mains exam.
The Test series will fine tune your answer writing skills to ensure that you make the maximum utilization of 3 hours of each History optional Paper in APSC CCE (Mains) 2018.
TEST SCHEDULE & SYLLABUS SPLIT-UP
Test No.
Syllabus Coverage
Test Date
Answer Booster Date
Test 1
Paper I:
Nature and Scope of Political Science, Its relationship with other social science. Approaches to the study of Political Science.
Origin of the State – Functions of the State, Laissez Faire and Socialistic Theories, Concept of welfare state.
Justice – Liberty – Equality, Power Authority Law.
Political Philosophy of Plato – Aristotle, Gandhi, Marx.
18-02-2019
22-02-2019
Test 2
Paper I:
Forms of Government – Democracy, Dictatorship, Presidential and Parliamentary Forms – Unitary and Federal Forms.
Organs of Government – Legislature, Executive and Judiciary – Separation of powers.
Sovereignty – Monistic and pluralistic, Analysis of Sovereignty.
09-03-2019
12-03-2019
Test 3
Paper II:
Constitution of India : Framing of the constitution of India — Fundamental Rights and Duties- Directive Principles of the State Policy, Citizenship.
Union Government, Legislature, Executive, Judicial.
State Government, Legislature, Executive, Judiciary.
Centre-State Relations.
21-03-2019
27-03-2019
Test 4
Paper II:
Value of Local Government in a Democracy, Local Self Government in Assam.
Bureaucracy and role of the Civil Service in India.
Constitutions of the U.S.A. and the U.K.
United Nations – Objective and Principles, Organs Specialised Agencies – ILO, UNESCO, IMF.
16-04-2019
22-04-2019
Test 5
Mock Test (Paper I Full Syllabus)
07-05-2019
12-06-2019
Test 6
Mock Test (Paper II Full Syllabus)
21-05-2019
26-06-2019
Test 7
Mock Test (Paper I Full Syllabus)
13-06-2019
24-06-2019
Test 8
Mock Test (Paper II Full Syllabus)
03-07-2019
08-07-2019
Adhikary Education reserves all rights to make any change/modify/cancel exam(s) schedule without any prior information, if need so arises.
To cover the topics of each exam thoroughly, there will be on an average 20 days gap between subsequent tests.
The last test is placed in 03 July 2019 to ensure that it is close to APSC CC (Mains) Exam, so that you continue the habit of answer writing till the actual exam.
Program Approach
The Test Series will cover all the areas/topics of Political Science Paper 1 in Test 1, 2, 5 and 7 and all the areas/topics of Political Science Paper 2 in Test 3, 4, 6 and 8.
PDF Question Papers & Answer Boosters will be mailed to enrolled aspirants on schedule dates.
Terms& Condition
Adhikary Education’s materials/services are for individuals use only. In case any person is found involved in any violation of copyrights of Adhikary Education materials, the admission to the test series will be cancelled and legal actions may be taken.
Adhikary Education reserves all rights related to Enrollment to the Test Series.
Adhikary Education reserves all rights to make any change/modify/cancel the exam schedule/date without any prior information, if need so arises.
The candidates enrolling in the test series, needs to provide APSC Roll No. and other details, as and when asked to do so. This information will not be shared with any other party, without your consent.
Fee once paid, is non-refundable and non-transferable in all circumstances. Provision(s) of ‘Payment Terms and Conditions’ of http://www.assamexam.com/terms-conditions/ will be applicable for payment in regard to this test series also.
Registration/Enrollment
Registrations for this test series open from 8th January 2019 at Assamexam.com
NOTE:Answer Booster will be provided, NOT Ready-made paragraph form of answers.
FAQs
Q1. What is 'Answer Booster'?
Answer Booster will contain must-have contents and points/facts/gist of the answer, so that using information of Answer Booster, candidate can write better answers in your own language and style.
Q2. Why 'Answer Booster', instead of Complete Answers to the questions
Civil Service Mains Exams are pattered subjective, to test the candidate’s ability to formulate arguments supported with reasoning and evidence, application of knowledge, writing skills, language proficiency and most importantly unique individual approachesof different candidates to the same set of questions. So, for the all the tests of this Test Series, we will provide Answer Booster, containing the core must-have points/facts of Question's Answer.
"We don't believe in Spoon feeding, instead, we will provide you all necessary resources/information, and you present the answers in your own unique ways. After all, you are the future Civil Servant, Not Just Anybody."
- Give Your Best in Preparation, Reap the Best in Result -
History Optional Papers, which contribute a total of 400 marks is among the very popular optionals in the APSC CC (Mains) Exam of previous years and it will continue to be taken be a substantial number of aspirants as an optional in APSC CC (Mains) Exam APSC 2018 too.
In this Test Series, we will provide a practical and focused approach that will help you to understand the demand of APSC exam and effectively improve your performance in the Mains exam.
The Test series will fine tune your answer writing skills to ensure that you make the maximum utilization of 3 hours of each History optional Paper in APSC CCE (Mains) 2018.
TEST SCHEDULE & SYLLABUS SPLIT-UP
Test No.
Syllabus Coverage
Test Date
Answer Booster Date
Test 1
Unit I : Indian History:
ANCIENT INDIA:
(i) Indus Valley Civilisation — relation with Rigvedic and West Asian civilisations.
(ii) Polical and Social changes of trhe Rigvedic Aryans in the later vedic period, vedic culture.
(iii) Effects of Alexanders invastion of India.
(iv) Ashoka as a ruler and missionary his place in history.
(v) Decline of the Mauryas and Ashokas responsibility for it. Administrative system of the Mauryas.
(vi) Sungas, Kanvs, Pallavas and Satavahans
(vii) Greatness of the Gupta— Guptas Golden Age, India Cultural contact with south-east Asia and neighbouring countries.
(viii)Harshavardhanahis relation with King Bhaskarvarman of Kamrupa and Sasanka of Gauda -Huentsang.
19-02-2019
24-02-2019
Test 2
MEDIEVAL INDIA: (ix) Origin of the Rajput – their different dynasties such as pratiharas, paramaras, chouhans etc. (x) The Chalukyas and the Rastrakutas of the Deccan. (xi) The Arab invasion of Sind. (xii) The foundation of Muslim rule in India. (xiii) The Khiliji imperilism under Alauddin. 03 Dec. 2017 (xiv) The Tughluqs and disintegration of the Delhi Sultanate. (xv) The influence of Islam on India’s culture, the Bhakti movement Ramananda, Kabir, Chaitanya, Sankardav and Nanak. (xvi) Mughal Afghan contest (1526-1556) Shershah. (xvii) Akbar as a national monarch– religious policy, civil and military administration. (xviii) Aurangajeb- character and policy, his responsibility for the downfall of the Mughal Empire. (xix) Sivaji — character and achievements. (xx) Mughal administration- central and provincial state of art, architecture and literature in Mughal India Decline of the Mughal Empire
10-03-2019
13-03-2019
Test 3
MODERN INDIA:
(xxi) Effect of the Battle of Palassey— the advent of the British Clive in Bengal.
(xxii) Warren Hastings — the real founder of the British Empire in India – achievements -impeachment.
(xxiii) Lord Cornwallis Permanent settlement.
(xxiv) Wellesley to Lord Hastings Anglo-Mysore, Anglo-Maratha and Anglo-Gurkha conflict.
(xxv) Rise and fall of the Sikhs.
(xxvi) Bentinck to Dalhosie expansion and consolidation of Comapny’s rule in India.
(xxvii) Revolt of 1857 – character and consequences.
(xxviii) India under the British Crown – Canning to Mountbatten.
(xxix) British relation with the North–East and North–West Frontier.
(xxx) Impact of Western Education and Ideas — new awakening.
(xxxi) Birth of Indian National Congress – Indian National Struggle for self–government, partition of Bengal – Swadeshi movement.
(xxxii) Non–Cooperation Movement.
(xxxiii) Constitutional Movements from 1909 to -1935.
(xxxiv) India and World War II.
(xxxv) Last phase of India’s freedom movement (1937-1947), Quit India Movement, I.N.A., Cabinet Mission, Mountbatten plan leading to transfer of power.
22-03-2019
28-03-2019
Test 4
Unit II : History of Great Britain 1485-1945 :
(i) Importance of the Tudor periods, Henry VII’s regin a period of remedy and seed time Henry VIII – character and religious policy reformation of the English church. Elizabeth – Character, Home and foreign policy, glories of the reign of Elizabeth, Elizabeth and the church settlement, Tudor despotism relations of the Tudor monarchs with parliament achievement of the Tudor’s in different fields.
(ii) The Stuart, Divine Right theory of kingship Character of James I, his struggle with parliament. Charles I – Character, Religious and foreign policy, Relations with parliament, arbitrary rule, Long parliament, Execution. 17 Dec. 2017
(iii) The Common Wealth and the protectorate, Oliver Cromwell, character, Home and foreign policy, Estimate.
(iv) The restoration under Charles III.
(v) James II – Character and policy, Glorious Revolution, Causes and consequences.
(vi) Willium III and Mary, Growth of Cabinet System Foreign policy of Willium III.
(vii) Queen Anne, War of the Spanish succession.
(viii) George I and II, Importance of their succession War of Austrian Succession, Seven Years War.
(ix) Walpole and Pitt the Elder.
(x) George III Character and personal rule Wars of American independence, Effects.
(xi) Pitt the younger – his home and foreign policy, England in the struggle against Napoleon.
(xii) Industrial Revolution in England.
(xiii) Parliamentary Reforms and Working Class Movement.
(xiv) Queen Victoria’s reigin, the Charist Movement, eminent Prime Ministers of Victoria, Robert ped, Palmerstone, Gladstone and Disraeli.
(xv) England and Ireland.
(xvi) Edward VII to George VI, Anglo-German rivalry, World War I and England, World War II and England Participation, Winston Charchill – coming of the Labour Party to power 1945.
17-04-2019
23-04-2019
Test 5
Unit III : Modern Europe (1789-1945) :
(i) France on the eve of the Revolution of 1789, Causes of the revolution.
(ii) Characters of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
(iii) The summoning of the States General.
(iv) The constituent Assembly and its works.
(v) The Revolution at war with Europe, Fall of monarchy.
(vi) The Reign of Terror.
(vii) The rise of Nepoleon, Nepoleon as conqueror and ruler, manifold reforms – Nepoleons downfall.
(viii) Vienna Settlement (1815) – the concert of Europe and Congressional system of Government.
(ix) Metternich and Austria after 1815.
(x) The Revolutions of 1830 and 1848 – their effect on France and Europe.
(xi) The Second French Empire under Nepoleon III, Fall of the Empire and the third Republic.
(xii) Russia under Alexendar I and Alexendar II, the Czar liberator, Emancipation of the serfs.
(xiii) Czar Nicholas, eastern question and the Crimean war. (xiv) The Story of the Unification of Italy and Germany.
(xv) Bismarck – home and foreign policy after 1871.
(xvi) Kaiser William II – well politic and ambitious foreign policy.
(xvii)Age of Armed Peace, Two rival systems of Alliances.
(xviii) World War I – causes and character of the war participation of U.S.A. in the war.
08-05-2019
13-05-2019
Test 6
Unit – IV : World History 1914-1945 :
(i) Results of World War I, Fourteen points of Wilson peace settlement of Paris, Treaty of Versailles its loopholes.
(ii) The League of Nations – its success and failure.
(iii) Russia at the close of World War I, Bolshevik Revilution – effect of the revolution – Russia and World War II.
(iv) Rise of General Franco in Spain – Spain and World War I. Republic established in Spain, Civil War – Rise of General Franco in Spain.
(v) Rise of Fascism in Italy under Mussolini – his home and foreign policy, Italy joins Germany in World War II.
(vi) Rise of Nazism in Germany, Hitler – his home and foreign policy, Germany and World War II.
(vii) Middle East – Treaty of Lausonne with Turkey, Mustapha Kamal and modernisation of Turkey.
(viii) China – Sun Yet Sen and Chines Revolution. Rise of National Government in China, Chiang Kaisheck and the Communists, Sino Japaneses conflict, Communist success in China, Japan. Japan after World War-I – Relations with China, Sino Japanese conflict on the eve of World War-II, Japan joined the side of Germany and Italy, Attack on Pearl Harbour, war with USA, Defeat of Japan in the World War-II.
(ix) USA, USA in peace – making after World War-I, USA and the League of Nations, USA and the reparation, USA and World War-II.
(x) The UNO – its formation – principles and aims – different organists working.
22-05-2019
27-05-2019
Test 7
Mock Test (Paper I Full Syllabus)
14-06-2019
25-06-2019
Test 8
Mock Test (Paper II Full Syllabus)
05-07-2019
10-07-2019
Adhikary Education reserves all rights to make any change/modify/cancel exam(s) schedule without any prior information, if need so arises.
To cover the topics of each exam thoroughly, there will be on an average 20 days gap between subsequent tests.
The last test is placed in 05 July 2019 to ensure that it is close to APSC CC (Mains) Exam, so that you continue the habit of answer writing till the actual exam.
The Test Series will cover all the areas/topics of History Paper 1 in Test 1 to 3 and 7 and all the areas/topics of History Paper 2 in Test 4 to 6 and 8.
PDF Question Papers & Answer Boosters will be mailed to enrolled aspirants on schedule dates.
Terms& Condition
Adhikary Education’s materials/services are for individuals use only. In case any person is found involved in any violation of copyrights of Adhikary Education materials, the admission to the test series will be cancelled and legal actions may be taken.
Adhikary Education reserves all rights related to Enrollment to the Test Series.
Adhikary Education reserves all rights to make any change/modify/cancel the exam schedule/date without any prior information, if need so arises.
The candidates enrolling in the test series, needs to provide APSC Roll No. and other details, as and when asked to do so. This information will not be shared with any other party, without your consent.
Fee once paid, is non-refundable and non-transferable in all circumstances. Provision(s) of ‘Payment Terms and Conditions’ of http://www.assamexam.com/terms-conditions/ will be applicable for payment in regard to this test series also.
Registration/Enrollment
Registrations for this test series open from 7th January 2019 at Assamexam.com
NOTE:Answer Booster will be provided, NOT Ready-made paragraph form of answers.
FAQs
Q1. What is ‘Answer Booster‘?
Answer Booster will contain must-have contents and points/facts/gist of the answer, so that using information of Answer Booster, candidate can write better answers in your own language and style.
Q2. Why ‘Answer Booster‘, instead of Complete Answers to the questions
Civil Service Mains Exams are pattered subjective, to test the candidate’s ability to formulate arguments supported with reasoning and evidence, application of knowledge, writing skills, language proficiency and most importantly unique individual approachesof different candidates to the same set of questions. So, for the all the tests of this Test Series, we will provide Answer Booster, containing the core must-have points/facts of Question’s Answer.
“We don’t believe in Spoon feeding, instead, we will provide you all necessary resources/information, and you present the answers in your own unique ways. After all, you are the future Civil Servant, Not Just Anybody.”
– Give Your Best in Preparation, Reap the Best in Result –
For evaluation of Answer Papers, scan copies of the Answer scripts need to be mailed to us and we will evaluate the Answer Copies and mail it to the candidates.
25 enrollments already FULL(First Come First Serve Basis only).
Enrollment for Package 2CLOSED.
ProgramObjective
In APSC CC (Mains) Exam 2018, General Studies (GS) Paper is a compulsory paper of 300 marks and tests all candidates on same questions, thus it is very crucial and needs special attention to covers vast areas of basic academic knowledge and other dynamic contents.
In this Test Series, we will provide a practical and focused approach that will help you to understand the demand of APSC exam and effectively improve your performance in the Mains exam.
The Test series will fine tune your answer writing skills to ensure that you make the maximum Utilization of 3 hours of the GS Paper in APSC CCE (Mains) 2018.
NO LOSS OF TEST for LATE JOINER
TEST SCHEDULE & SYLLABUS SPLIT-UP
Test No.
Syllabus Coverage
Test Date
Answer Booster Date
Test 1
Indian Polity & Political System in India
08-02-2019
15-02-2019
Test 2
Indian Culture, Ancient and Modern History of India
28-02-2019
07-03-2019
Test 3
Geography of India and Assam
17-03-2019
24-03-2019
Test 4
Indian Economy & Planning Processes in India
07-04-2019
14-04-2019
Test 5
Current Events of National and International Importance &
Role and impact of Sc & Tech in India
29-04-2019
05-05-2019
Test 6
Full Syllabus
18-05-2019
25-05-2019
Test 7
Full Syllabus
02-06-2019
09-06-2019
Test 8
Full Syllabus
22-06-2019
29-06-2019
Adhikary Education reserves all rights to make any change/modify/cancel exam(s) schedule without
any prior information, if need so arises.
There will be on an average 15 days gap between each General Studies test
The last set of GS tests is placed in 20 June 2019 to ensure that it is close to APSC CC (Mains) Exam, which is scheduled in July 2019, so that latest current affairs can be covered and you keep the habit of answer writing continue till the actual exam.
Enrollment CLOSED
Program Approach
The Test Series will cover all the areas/topics of General Studies (GS) Paper; viz. Polity, History, Geography, Economy, Current Affairs and Aptitudes, separately in first Five Tests and last Three Tests will cover all the sections.
It will cover Static + Current Affairs parts as well.
PDF Question Papers & Answer Boosters will be mailed to enrolled aspirants on schedule date and T + 7 days, respectively.
Evaluation of Answer Paper [ for Package 2 (P2) only ]
We will mail you question paper, take print out, write answers, Scan Answer-sheet with any app like CamScanner, on your phone, and then upload neatly scanned copy.
Mail the Scanned files to [email protected] with mail subject as “Name, GS Test Series P2”.
Candidate should submit Answer scripts before the scheduled date of the succeeding test to get them evaluated.
Evaluation will be done on ‘first come first serve’ basis.
Your strengths and weaknesses will be identified and we will give feedback, so that you can improve.
For all Mains Test Series related queries please contact us at [email protected].
Terms& Condition
Adhikary Education’s materials/services are for individuals use only. In case any person is found involved in any violation of copyrights of Adhikary Education materials, the admission to the test series will be cancelled and legal actions may be taken.
Adhikary Education reserves all rights related to Enrollment to the Test Series.
Adhikary Education reserves all rights to make any change/modify/cancel the exam schedule/date without any prior information, if need so arises.
The candidates enrolling in the test series, needs to provide APSC Roll No. and other details, as and when asked to do so. This information will not be shared with any other party, without your consent.
Fee once paid, is non-refundable and non-transferable in all circumstances. Provision(s) of ‘Payment Terms and Conditions’ of http://www.assamexam.com/terms-conditions/ will be applicable for payment in regard to this test series also.
Registration/Enrollment
Registrations for this test series will be open on 04 January 2019 at Assamexam.com.
Since, the No. of Enrollment for APSC Mains 2018 Test Series – General Studies (GS) Paper with Answer Script Evaluation is limited to 25 only; you can mention your preference by sending a mail to [email protected].
Enrollment CLOSED.
NOTE:Answer Booster will be provided, NOT Ready-made paragraph form of answers.
FAQs
Q1. What is ‘Answer Booster‘?
Answer Booster will contain must-have contents and points/facts/gist of the answer, so that using information of Answer Booster, candidate can write better answers in your own language and style.
Q2. Why ‘Answer Booster‘, instead of Complete Answers to the questions
Civil Service Mains Exams are pattered subjective, to test the candidate’s ability to formulate arguments supported with reasoning and evidence, application of knowledge, writing skills, language proficiency and most importantly unique individual approachesof different candidates to the same set of questions. So, for the all the tests of this Test Series, we will provide Answer Booster, containing the core must-have points/facts of Question’s Answer.
“We don’t believe in Spoon feeding, instead, we will provide you all necessary resources/information, and you present the answers in your own unique ways. After all, you are the future Civil Servant, Not Just Anybody.”
– Give Your Best in Preparation, Reap the Best in Result –
APSC Mains GS (General Studies) Paper – FREE Mock Test
Full Marks: 300 Time: 3 hours
1. Answer the following in about 200 words each: 16×10 = 160
(i) What is Demographic Dividend? Is India’s demographic dividend turning to a demographic disaster? Discuss the measures needed to harness this demographic window of opportunity.
(ii) Elaborately discuss the reasons behind the rise of religious movements in India after the later Vedic period. Why are Buddhism and Jainism considered as religious reforms.
(iii) What is NPA in banking? How assets are classified? Explain the challenges it poses to Indian Economy and also suggest measures tackle the NPA issue.
(iv) Discuss the classification of Directive Principles of State Policy. Differentiate between the Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Rights and also mention their relationship with each other.
(v) Elaborate “India is an indestructible Union of destructible states. Also mention the main dissimilarities between the constitutions of India and US.
(vi) Recently Govt of India has been pushing hard for the development of manufacturing sector. In this regard, mention the opportunities and challenges to the Make in India initiative.
(vii) Royal Indian Navy proved to be the last nail in the coffin of British colonial aspirations in India. Elaborate.
(viii) Discuss how Raja Rammohan Roy had contributed immensely to the socio-cultural awakening of the 19th Century.
(xi) Define biodiversity and sustainable development. It is said that biodiversity integration into developmental plans is crucial for sustainable development. How can biodiversity be included into development plans? Illustrate with examples.
(x) What are the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act 1992 and the Constitution (74th Amendment) Act 1992? Evaluate the growth of local self-government in Assam.
2. Answer the following in about 100 words each: 8×10 = 80
(i) Recently Assam for first time extends AFSPA orders on its own. Critically evaluate the provisions of Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA).
(ii) What are Gravitational Waves and explain the significance of their discovery.
(iii) What is nuclear suppliers group(NSG)? Explain why China opposes India’s NSG membership bid?
(iv) Peasant and Tribal Movements in India during Independence
(v) Why NRC update is required in Assam? Also discuss the potential challenges, which may arises from improper NRC updating process.
(vi) Who was Rani Gaidinliu? Give an account of her contribution to the Indian Independence movement.
(vii) What were the main features of the Government of India Act, 1935? How did it helped in constitutional development in India?
(viii) Write a short essay on Phulaguri uprising, the first peasant movement in the Indian freedom movement.
(ix) North-East India has huge potential for Tourism development. Explain the various impediments stalling the development of the sector in NE.
(x) What are the significances of recently organised cultural programs like Namami Brahmaputra and Namami Barak?
3. Answer any eight of the following in about 50 words each: 5×8 = 40
(i) Write a brief note on Cabinet Mission Plan (1946).
(ii) Write a short note on the policy of expansion of Marathas.
(iii) Write a short note on International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN)
(iv) Mention the salient features of Assam’s Atal Amrit Abhiyan
(v) Explain the functions and composition of Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)
(vi) Write a short note on Paik system of administration
(vii) What are the causes and effects of high Arsenic contamination in ground water in Assam
(viii) Discuss the various problems plaguing the Tea gardens in Assam
(ix) Write a short note on the Sagarmala project
(x) Give a brief description about the various mineral resources found in Assam
4. Write Short note on any ten of the following: 2×10 = 20
(i) Forest Rights Act, 2006
(ii) Doklam issue
(iii) Startup India
(iv) Kublai Lamjao National Park
(v) ‘Make in India’ initiative
(vi) India’s Forex reserves
(vii) cyber security
(viii) Middle income Trap
(ix) P-5
(x) Net Neutrality
(xi) Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
