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APSC Mains General Studies V (GS5) Paper Previous Questions from History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Environment of Assam sections

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APSC Mains General Studies V (GS5) Paper Previous Questions from History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Environment of Assam sections

 

APSC Mains 2018 Questions

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)

Q4 (xxvii) What does the Clause 6 of the Assam Accord deal with?   2

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

Q3 (g) What are the problems and prospects of tourism industry of Assam? 5

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

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

Q4 (xxiii) Write the name of the editors of daily newspapers, The Assam Tribune and the Dainik Asam.  2

Q3 (c) Give a brief description of the social life of Rabha Tribe of Assam. 5

Q4 (xxi) In which year was the first Assamese newspaper Arunodoi published? Who was the editor of the first edition?  2

 

APSC Mains 2016 Questions

Write the influence of climate on the economy of the population of Assam 5

Mention two threats faced by the small tea growers of Assam 2

Mention two commercial crops of Assam other than tea 2

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

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

Mention varous skill development projects undertaken by the Govt of Assam. Do you think that Skill Development Mission 2022 will cover all the targeted individuals ( especially abled persons) to be trained? Comment. 16

Discuss the recent population policy framed by Assam Govt. Is it helpful for the development of the State? Give reasons. 8

Short note on ‘Gamosa’ and it’s significance in Assamese society. 8

Write about the significance of ‘Japi’ in Assamese society. 5

Write briefly about the position of women in medieval Assamese society. 5

 

APSC Mains 2015 Questions

Objectives of 12th Five Year Plan of Assam? Discuss progress of the plan over first three years 16

Discuss the Structure and functioning of rural banking in Assam. How can SHG fill the need of microfinance at grassroot level in rural areas 16

Brief about decentralised planning in Assam and it’s advantages? 8

Main features of Rooftop Solar Program ? highlight chances of it’s success/failure in context of Assam? 8

name tow head under revenue receipts of Assam Govt 2

two projects implemented under NEC in Assam 2

Two main cash crops of Assam? 2

IMR and MMR in Assam 2

Distinguish b/w wasteland and wetland? Measures by Central and state govt to preserve wetlands in Assam 16

Discuss circumstances leading to estd of Bodoland Territorial Council. Implication of setting up such council for other ethnic communities of Assam? 8

Literacy rate & density of Assam, as per Census 2011 2

Main recommendation of Cabinet Mission Plan? Describe Assam’s fight against grouping system 16

Discuss status and role of ‘Namghar’ in social and cultural life of Assam 8

When province of Eastern Bengal and Assam created? Capital? 2

 

APSC Mains 2014 Questions

Functions of North East Council NEC 5

problems of dev of tourism industry in North East India? 8

circumstances leading to Treaty of Yandabo? Why  it’s a major landmark in Assam history? 16

brief account of ‘Namghar’ and ‘Manikut’ of Assamese society 8

 Effect of british rule in Assam 5

 

APSC Mains 2002 Questions

NABARD and it’s activities in Assam 3

Population growth of Assam 1991-2001 2

Essay on main ethnic groups in Assam 10

Status of satryia dance 2

Karbi-Langpi Hydel project 2

Namari Wildlife Sanctuary 2

 

APSC Mains 1999 Questions

Facts 8th Plan & 9th Plan, Approved outley for Assam’s annual plan for 1999-2000 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

Famous Assam literary person – contribution 5

Salient features of Assam Accord? What extent are these implemented 7

Political awareness in Assam from 1826 to 1857 3

 

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

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APSC Mains Paper IV – General Studies III (GS-III) Old Questions from Technology, Biodiversity & Environment sections

Previous years Questions asked in APSC Mains GS Paper from Technology, Biodiversity & Environment sections, which are now part of the APSC Mains Paper IV – General Studies (GS) III paper are discussed below.

 

Questions from APSC Mains 2018 GS Paper

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

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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

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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

Q1 (h) In the context of poor quality of human life in India, discuss the objectives and strategy of the Smart City Programme.  16

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

Q4 (vi) What is a Soil Health Card?  2

 

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Questions from APSC Mains 2016 GS Paper

Give an overview of Space Programme in India. Write briefly about the major space centers of India 16
Write about acid rain and it’s impact on environment 5
What are renewable and non-renewable source of energy? Give examples 5
What is Ozone-layer depletion 2
What are carbon nanotubes 2

What are Sustainable Development Goals initiated by UN General Assembly? What are its goals? Explain briefly? 16

What are the main factors for the degradation of forest in India? Write briefly about the ‘Ecomark’ scheme and it’s objectives. 16

 

Questions from APSC Mains 2015 GS Paper
Effects of Zika virus? India’s situation? Measures needed 16
Distinguish b/w wasteland and wetland? Measures by Central and state govt to preserve wetlands in Assam 16
What is Paris Agreement on Climate change ? Critically examine main highlights of the Agreement? It’s chances of success? 8
DNA Fingerprinting? Eg of it’s application 5
First Indian remote sensing Satellite & date of launch 2
how heat energy comes from sun to earth 2
Cryogenic engine? 2
LED bulb? 2
What is ‘Standard Positioning System’ and ‘Precision Posisitonng system’ in GPS? 2
LASER ? 2
Carbon trading 2

 

Questions from APSC Mains 2014 GS Paper
Decentralised planning? It’s advantages? 16
Role played by Internet in India in digital banking and Computer Aided Learning 16
 examine problem of river pollution in India with focus on Ganga? Suggest measures to control it? 16
Biomass? Significance of biomass as non-conventional source of energy in India? 8
Geostationary satellite? first Geostationary satellite by ISRO and it’s achievement? National science day is related with discovery of ? 8
Role of Remote Sensing in development of natural resources in India 5
Insulin? Why important for health? 5
Two renewable energy sources of India 2
Organic farming? 2
Biodiesel? 2
Difference b/n CNG and PLG 2
Largest indigenously-built warship of India and where constructed? 2
Nobel prize 2014 physics? 2
India declared from which Virus in March 2014 2
H1N1? 2
Global Warming? 2

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Questions from APSC Mains 2002 GS Paper
  • Telephone Internet? 2
  • ISO 9000? 2
  • e-commerce 2
  • What are Ozone depleting substances 2
  • function of state pollution control board 2
  • AIDS? How to prevent?
  • Fill-in-blank 5
  • Rain-water harvesting? 2
  • Measures needed for bio-diversity conservation?
  • How can trend of global warming be reversed?

 

Questions from APSC Mains 1999 GS Paper
  • Internet service? How it revolutionised communication, Features of INSAT series 3
  • Meaning – Ballistics, Neuralgia, Antibody, Manometer, Hovercraft, Zeta 9

 

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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 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

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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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