APSC Mains 2023-24 General Studies (GS-5) Paper V (Assam Paper)

APSC Mains 2023-24 General Studies (GS-5) Paper-5

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

 
 
 
 
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  1. “The Gaon Pradhan are the eyes and ears of the district administration of Assam.” Put forward any four arguments in support of this statement. (Answer in 150 words) 10

“গাঁওপ্রধানসকলক অসমৰ জিলা প্ৰশাসনৰ ‘চকু’ আৰু ‘কাণ’ বুলি ক’ব পাৰি।” এই মন্তবাৰ সমর্থনত যি কোনো চাবিটা যুক্তি আগবঢ়াওক। (১৫০টা শব্দৰ ভিতৰত উত্তৰ দিয়ক)

  1. What is the “Vistarita Kanaklata Mahila Sabalikaran Yojana’ aimed at? Discuss the benefits available to Self Help Groups (SHGs) of Assam under this scheme. (Answer in 150 words) 10

‘বিস্তাৰিত কনকলতা মহিলা সবলীকৰণ যোজনা’ৰ লক্ষ্য কি? এই আঁচনিৰ অধীনত আত্মসহায়ক গোটবোৰৰ বাবে উপলব্ধ সুবিধাসমূহ আলোচনা কৰক। (১৫০টা শব্দৰ ভিতৰত উত্তৰ দিয়ক)

  1. Describe the course of the Brahmaputra river from its source to mouth. (Answer in 150 words) 10 

ব্রহ্মপুত্র নদীৰ উৎসৰ পৰা মোহনালৈ গতিপথৰ বৰ্ণনা দিয়ক। (১৫০টা শব্দৰ ভিতৰত উত্তৰ দিয়ক)

  1. Suggest steps for qualitative improvement in agriculture in Assam through cropping diversification. (Answer in 150 words) 10

শস্যৰ বিবিধীকৰণৰ জৰিয়তে অসমৰ কৃষিত গুণগত মান উন্নয়ন অনাৰ বাবে পৰামর্শ আগবঢ়াওক।  (১৫০টা শব্দৰ ভিতৰত উত্তৰ দিয়ক)

  1. In your opinion, what should be the primary considerations while formulating an economic welfare scheme for the rural population in Assam? (Answer in 150 words) 10

আপোনাৰ মতে, অসমৰ গ্ৰামাঞ্চলৰ বাসিন্দাসকলৰ বাবে এখন অর্থনৈতিক কল্যাণ আঁচনি প্রস্তুত কৰিবলৈ কোনবোৰ প্ৰাথমিক বিষয়ত গুৰুত্ব দিব লাগিব? (১৫০টা শব্দৰ ভিতৰত উত্তৰ দিয়ক)

  1. How does the granting of a Geographical Indication (GI) Tag to Majuli Masks and Majuli Manuscripts impact the cultural preservation and artisan empowerment within the region? (Answer in 150 words) 10

মাজুলীৰ মুখাশিল্প আৰু পুথিচিত্রলৈ ভৌগোলিক সূচক (GI) ‘টেগ’ প্রদানে অঞ্চলটোৰ সাংস্কৃতিক সংৰক্ষণ আৰু শিল্পীসকলৰ সবলীকৰণৰ ক্ষেত্ৰত কিদৰে প্ৰভাৱিত কৰিব? (১৫০টা শব্দৰ ভিতৰত উত্তৰ দিয়ক)

  1. Discuss the social and economic impacts of the Brahmaputra river erosion in Assam. (Answer in 150 words) 10 

  1. What is “People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR)”? How does it empower rural people? What process is followed in preparing a PBR? (Answer in 150 words) 10

“ৰাজহুৱা জৈৱ বৈচিত্র্য পঞ্জীয়ন (People’s Biodiversity Register)” কি? ই গ্রামাঞ্চলৰ লোকসকলক কেনেদৰে সবলীকৰণ কৰে? এই পঞ্জীয়ন প্রস্তুতিৰ বাবে আগবঢ়াৰ প্রক্রিয়াটো কি? (১৫০টা শব্দৰ ভিতৰত উত্তৰ দিয়ক)

  1. “The mega Bihu dance performance by more than 11000 dancers and artists at Sarusajai Stadium, Guwahati on 13th April, 2023 not only created a Guinness World Record but also catapulted the cultural identity of Assam into the world stage.” Examine the statement. (Answer in 150 words) 10

“২০২৩ চনৰ ১৩ এপ্রিল তাৰিখে গুৱাহাটীৰ সৰুসজাই ষ্টেডিয়ামত ১১০০০তকৈও অধিক নৃত্যশিল্পী আৰু কলাকাৰৰ দ্বাৰা পৰিৱেশিত বিশাল (mega) বিহুনৃত্য পৰিবেশনে কেৱল গীনিজ বিশ্ব ৰেকৰ্ড সৃষ্টি কৰাই নহয়, ই অসমৰ সাংস্কৃতিক পৰিচয়কো বিশ্বৰ মঞ্চত প্রতিষ্ঠিত কৰিলে।” কথাফাঁকি বিচাৰ কৰক। (১৫০টা শব্দৰ ভিতৰত উত্তৰ দিয়ক)

  1. Describe how cultural exchange programmes in border areas can be helpful in maintaining peace and development in the border areas of North-Eastern Region. (Answer in 150 words) 10

উত্তৰ-পূৰ্বাঞ্চলৰ সীমান্তৱতী এলেকাসমূহৰ শান্তি স্থাপন আক উন্নয়নৰ বাবে সাংস্কৃতিক আদান-প্রদানৰ কাৰ্যসূচীবোৰে কেনেদৰে সহায় কৰিব পাৰে, বর্ণনা কৰক। (১৫০টা শব্দৰ ভিতৰত উত্তৰ দিয়ক)


  1. Discuss the major factors responsible for migration of population into Assam and state its probable socio-economic consequences. (Answer in 250 words)

 

  1. “Smart cities in India cannot sustain without smart villages.” Examine this statement in the context of Assam. (Answer in 250 words) 15

‘স্মার্ট গাঁও’ অবিহনে ‘স্মার্ট চিটি’ বর্তি থাকিব নোৱাৰে।” অসমৰ প্ৰেক্ষাপটত এই কথাফাঁকি বিচাৰ কৰক। (২৫০টা শব্দৰ ভিতৰত উত্তৰ দিয়ক)

  1. “Employment prospect of Assamese youth at national level is very limited without adequate knowledge of English language. Critically analyse the statement. (Answer in 250 words)

“ইংৰাজী ভাষাৰ পর্যাপ্ত জ্ঞান অবিহনে সৰ্বভাৰতীয় পৰ্যায়ত অসমীয়া যুবক-যুৱতীৰ কৰ্ম-সংস্থাপনৰ সম্ভাবনা খুবেই সীমিত।” কথাফাঁকি সমালোচনাত্মকভাবে বিশ্লেষণ কৰক। (২৫০টা শব্দৰ ভিতৰত উত্তৰ দিয়ক)

  1. Is climate change a disaster risk? How is disaster risk magnified by climate Discuss with reference to disasters in Assam. (Answer in 250 words) 15

  1. Discuss the events leading to the signing of the Yandabo Treaty on 24th February, 1826.    (Answer in 250 words) 15

১৮২৬ চনৰ ২৪ ফেব্রুৱাৰীত কোনবোৰ ঘটনাপ্রবাহৰ পৰিপ্ৰেক্ষিতত ইয়াণ্ডাবু সন্ধি স্বাক্ষৰিত হৈছিল, আলোচনা কৰক। (২৫০টা শব্দৰ ভিতৰত উত্তৰ দিয়ক)

  1. What do you mean by extreme weather events? Have you observed any such event in recent years in Assam? What could be the impacts of such events? Discuss with examples. (Answer in 250 words) 15

বতৰৰ চৰম পৰিস্থিতি বুলিলে আপুনি কি বুজে? সাম্প্রতিক বর্ষবোৰত অসমত এনে কোনো পৰিস্থিতিৰ সম্মুখীন হোৱাটো আপুনি লক্ষ্য কৰিছেনে? এনেকুৱা পৰিস্থিতিৰ কি’ প্রভাৱ হ’ব পাৰে? উদাহৰণসহ আলোচনা কৰক। (২৫০টা শব্দৰ ভিতৰত উত্তৰ দিয়ক)

  1. Give your comments on the need of fusion in Assamese music for the sake of wider acceptability. (Answer in 250 words) 15

বহলভিত্তিক গ্রহণযোগ্যতাৰ বাবে অসমীয়া সংগীতত সংমিশ্রণ (fusion)ৰ প্ৰয়োজনীয়তা সম্বন্ধে আপোনাৰ মতামত দিয়ক। (২৫০টা শব্দৰ ভিতৰত উত্তৰ দিয়ক)

  1. “Assam has the potential to accelerate development of tourism through innovative presentation of various indigenous festivals, cuisine and music of the State.” Substantiate the statement with reasons. (Answer in 250 words) 15
  1. Illustrate with suitable examples how the Government of Assam has encouraged young generation to opt for a career in sports. (Answer in 250 words)

খেলা-ধূলাক এক বৃত্তিৰূপে চয়ন কৰিবলৈ অসম চৰকাৰে যুৱ-প্ৰজন্মক কেনেদৰে উৎসাহিত কৰিছে, উপযুক্ত উদাহৰণসহ বুজাই লিখক। (২৫০টা শব্দৰ ভিতৰত উত্তৰ দিয়ক)

  1. “Rural life of Assam is beautifully depicted in Assamese films.” Analyze the statement with examples. How is Assamese rural life reflected in the movies of Jahnu Barua or Rima Das? (Answer in 250 words).

APSC Mains 2023-24 General Studies (GS1) Paper-I

Full Marks: 250                                                                                                        Time: 3 hours
 
  1. Name the major earthquake-prone areas of the world and give details
    of the Circum-Pacific Belt. (Answer in 150 words) 10
  2. Define biosphere and discuss the extent and importance of the biosphere in the earth’s environment. (Answer in 150 words) 10
  3. Give an idea of the distribution and ecological characteristics of the tropical rain forest and explain the causes of its rapid degradation. (Answer in 150 words) 10
  4. Discuss how India would achieve self-reliance as well as national development in the context of the globalized world. (Answer in 150 words) 10
  5. Physical geography has a close relationship with Asia’s population distribution. Discuss some examples where such a relation does not hold good. (Answer in 150 words) 10
  6. Critically evaluate the depiction of partition horror of India in 1947 in any
    contemporary Indian Novel. (Answer in 150 words) 10
  7. Evaluate the contribution of Dr. Bhabendra Nath Saikia towards film- making in Assam. (Answer in 150 words) 10 
  8. With the dangers of global climate change becoming a reality, it is now time to replace the discourse of economic growth with that of conservation of nature. Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer. (Answer in 150words) 10 
  9. Elements of dissent and protest were inherent in the preaching of the various Bhakti saints in medieval India. Discuss with examples. (Answer in 150 words) 10
  10. Is there a difference between urban poor women and their rural counterparts? Elucidate your views with examples. (Answer in 150 words) 10
  11. Discuss the major factors contributing towards the selection of location for a manufacturing industry and explain with examples the role of market in this regard. (Answer in 250 words) 15
  12. What are the challenges of urbanization in North-East India? Do you think
    the idea of satellite township can address these challenges? Justify
    your answer. (Answer in 250 words) 15
  13. North-East India is well-equipped to deal with the consequences of a mega
    earthquake. ” Analyze the statement with special reference to Assam.
    (Answer in 250 words) 15
  14. What are the two broad categories of socio-religious reform movements in colonial India? How far the western impact contributed to the growth and development of the socio-religious reform movements? (Answer in 250 words) 15
  15. “Although India has achieved substantial economic growth in recent times,
    its biggest challenge today is to bridge the widening of gap between the
    rich and the poor.” Analyze this statement and suggest measures
    to address this issue. (Answer in 250 words) 15
  16. What do you mean by feminization of poverty? What steps have been taken in recent times to address the issue? (Answer in 250 words) 15
  17. What do you mean by soil ecosystem? What are its components? Describe
    the functions of soil ecosystem. (Answer in 250 words) 15
  18. Indian classical music has played a significant role in preserving cultural heritage and strengthening national integrity. Critically analyze with suitable examples. (Answer in 250 words) 15
  19. Evaluate the major policies of the government of independent India relating to the integration of the tribals in the process of consolidation of India as a nation. (Answer in 250 words) 15
  20. Evaluate the religious and historical importance of the Puranas in India.
    (Answer in 250 words) 15

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Q1. Define cloudburst? Discuss the essential conditions that can trigger a cloudburst. Describe the devastating impacts of cloudburst on the area of its occurrence. (Answer in 250 words) (GS I)

Q2. Define Citizen’s Charter. Explain its importance and challenges in implementing the Charters in India. (Answer in 250 words) (GS II)

Q3. Write the issues associated with fertilizer subsidy. Discuss the initiatives taken by the government to prevent fertilizer overuse. (Answer in 150 words) (GS III)

Q4. What are the achievements of the Green Revolution in India? Discuss the pros and cons of green revolution (Answer in 150 words) (GS III)

Q5. Write the major provisions of the Mediation Act 2023 and also write the key issues involved with the act. (Answer in 150 words) (GS II)

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Q1. Give a brief account of instances of India sending aid to natural disaster-hit countries. (Answer in 150 words) (GS 2)

Q2. “The Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan stands as the vision for the new India” . Discuss elaborately (Answer in 250 words) (GS 1)

Q3. Discuss the significance and scope of the handloom industries in Assam. Write about the recent initiatives taken by the government of Assam to promote the handloom sector in the state. (Answer in 250 words) 15 Marks

Q4. What are heatwaves? Elaborate the criteria for declaring them. How can individuals contribute to Heat Action Plans? (Answer in 150 words) (GS 3)

Q5. Give a brief account of Uttar Purva Transformative Industrialization Scheme (UNNATI), 2024 (Answer in 150 words) (GS 2)

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Q1. Define Whip? Explain the different types of whips. Discuss the role of a whip? (Answer in 250 words) (GS 2)

Q2. Discuss the socio-political, economic and cultural factors contributing to the emergence of the reform movement in modern India. (Answer in 250 words) (GS 1)

Q3. Write about the implications of deep-sea mining on the environment. What is the current status of deep-sea mining regulations? (Answer in 250 words) (GS 3)

Q4. You are heading the rescue operations in an area affected by flood and landslides. Thousands of people are rendered homeless and deprived of food, drinking water and other basic amenities. Rescue work has been disrupted by heavy rainfall and damage to supply routes. In such trying circumstances, what will be your response? Examine the qualities of a public servant which will be required to manage the situation. (Answer in 250 words) (GS 4)

Q5. Give a brief detail about the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Assam. (Answer in 250 words) (GS 5)

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Q1. Give a brief account of Forest Conservation and Tribal Rights in Northeast India. (GS 2) (Answer in 250 words)

Q2. Define Lightning and how it is formed. Mention the precautions that need to be taken. What will be the benefit after considering it as a natural disaster? (GS 1) (Answer in 250 words)

Q3. Give reason for the frequent formation and intensification of cyclones in the Bay of Bengal. (GS 1) (Answer in 150 words)

Q4. The concept of smart cities and smart villages are intrinsically linked. Justify your answer. (GS 3) (Answer in 250 words)

Q5. Explain the causes and consequences of Burmese invasions in Assam. (GS 5)(Answer in 150 words)

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Q1. Discuss the recent initiatives taken by the government of Assam for the preservation and promotion of art and culture in the state. (GS V) (Answer in 250 words)

Q2. Discuss the factors that causes the global warming. Write its effects on agriculture. (GS 1) (Answer in 150 words)

Q3. What is Project Nilgiri Thar? Write about the significance of this project. (GS 3) (Answer in 150 words)

Q4. Assam Government receive unveiled ‘Ten Cities Development Concept’ for Rapid Urban Growth. Express your opinion in this regard? (GS 3) (Answer in 15 words)

Q5. Explain the issues related to “Doubling of Farmers Income (DFI)”. List out the government initiatives in this regard? (GS3) (Answer in 250 words)

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Q1. Brief about India’s Policy over the Israel-Palestine conflict. Write about the challenges to peace in the Israel-Palestine conflict. Suggest some measures to improve the scenario in the region. (GS II) (Answer in 250 words)

Q2. Write about the Elephant Corridor Report 2023. (GS III) (Answer in 150 words)

Q3. Discuss the need and significance of skill development among women in India. What measures have been taken by the government for the same? (GS III) (Answer in 250 words)

Q4. “Satisfaction lies in the effort, not in the attainment, full effort is full victory”. (Mahatma Gandhi) Explain what the statement means to you in the present context. (GS IV) (Answer in 150 words)

Q5. Explain India’s efforts to emerge as the leader of the global South. What are the challenges for India as a voice of the Global South? (GS II) (Answer in 250 words)

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APSC Mains 2022 General Studies (GS-5) Paper V (Assam Paper)

APSC Mains 2022 General Studies (GS-5) Paper-5

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

 
 
 
Full Marks: 250                                                                                                        Time: 3 hours
 
 
Q1. Discuss the role, function and composition of the State Innovation and Transformation Aayog (SITA). (Answer in 150 words) 10

Q2. What do you mean by ex situ and in situ conservation? Give examples. Which conservation initiative is more important according to you? Justify. (Answer in 150 words) 10

Q3. Which parameters contribute towards determining Water Quality Index (WQI)? What could be the reason for poor WQI in some rivers in Assam? (Answer in 150 words) 10

Q4. What is urban sprawl and what factors promote urban sprawl? What are environmental and socio-economic impacts of urban sprawl? Discuss citing an example of a city near you. (Answer in 150 words) 10

Q5. On 13th December, 2022, the Assamese ‘Gamocha’ received the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag from the GI Registry. Examine the significance of the GI Tag for the Assamese ‘Gamocha’. (Answer in 150 words) 10

Q6. Do you agree with the view that fate of Assam economy is determined by its rural sector? Justify your answer. (Answer in 150 words) 10

Q7. “The story of Assam agriculture is a story of untapped potential.” Elucidate. (Answer in 150 words) 10

Q8. In line with Bharat Mala of the Government of India, the Assam Government has taken up a project called Assam Mala. Discuss the role and outcome of the project in the development scenario of the State. (Answer in 150 words) 10

Q9. Who was King Prithu? Explain the significance of his reign in the early medieval period of Assam history. (Answer in 150 words) 10

Q10. A paradigm shift in public administration in Assam is on the anvil with the district positioned as the fulcrum of administration. Unlike the conventional way of functioning, what would be the changed role of the Deputy Commissioner in the new system? (Answer in 150 words) 10

Q11. Discuss the link between Assam Budget (2023-24) and 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. (Answer in 250 words) 15

Q12. What are the economic benefits of biodiversity? How can biodiversity conservation promote economic activities in a locality? (Answer in 250 words) 15

Q13. What is Mission Life? How, through this mission, is it planned to address the climate change impacts? Briefly describe about four life actions you may take up to reduce your carbon footprint. (Answer in 250 words) 15

Q14. What are ‘Panchamrit Strategies’ declared by India to climate change? What strategy our State should adopt to contribute towards achieving our country’s target of 500 GWof non-fossil fuel based energy capacity by 2030? (Answer in 250 words) 15

Q15. What do you mean by vulnerability and resilience? Assam is among the top climate change vulnerable States in India. What could be the factors for high vulnerabilities in Assam? What measures are required to be taken up to build climate resilience to minimize climate change vulnerabilities? (Answer in 250 words) 15

Q16. Discuss the outcome of the G-20 sessions in Assam as an opportunity to showcase .the tourism and cultural heritage of Assam and also to highlight the trade and investment potential before the international community. (Answer in 250 words) 15

Q17. The Disaster Management Act, 2005 envisages a paradigm shift from a response and relief centric approach to a proactive and comprehensive approach covering all aspects of prevention, mitigation and preparedness in disaster management. In this regard, do you think Assam has been able to shift its focus as envisaged in the Act? Discuss. (Answer in 250 words) 15

Q18. Discuss the role of Maniram Dewan as an administrator, entrepreneur and patriot in the 19th century Assam. (Answer in 250 words) 15

Q19. How will the Sittwe Port at Myanmar built with grant assistance from India as part of the Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport Project (KMTTP) contribute to the multilateral economic ties between India, its North-East in particular, and its South-East Asian neighbours? (Answer in 250 words) 15

Q20. “Naamghar is a community centre for holistic human capacity development.”
What steps should be taken to strengthen its role to resolve the socio-economic issues in present-day Assam? Discuss. (Answer in 250 words) 15

APSC Mains Answer Writing Practice Questions – Set 49 (for Week April 14 – 20, 2024)

APSC Mains Answer Writing Practice Questions – Set 49 (for Week April 14 – 20, 2024)

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APSC Mains Writing Practice Questions – Set 49

(For Week April 14, 2024 – April 20, 2024)
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Q1. Elucidate the challenges associated with ethanol blending in India. Suggest some measures to overcome these challenges.

Q2. What is Kallakkadal? What causes it and how is it distinct from Tsunami?
(GS I) (Answer in 150 words)

Q3. Explain the factors that led to the emergence of the different insurgent groups in the North-East region and also suggest some measures to solve the problem. (GS I) (Answer in 250 words)

Q4. Write the advantages and disadvantages of e-governance.

Q5. Difference Between El Nino and La Nina. Discuss the impact of El Nino and La Nina on global weather patterns. (GS I) (Answer in 250 words)

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