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APSC Mains 2022 – General Studies GS 2 Question Paper Analysis

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APSC Mains 2022 – General Studies GS 2 Question Paper Analysis

 

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Sections

No. of Qs

Constitution

2

Governance & Polity

7

Social Justice

6

International Relations

5

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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APSC Mains 2018 History (Paper II) 158 Marks from Adhikary Education Mains Test Series

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APSC Mains 2018 History (Paper II)

158 Marks from Adhikary Education Mains Test Series

158 marks worth Questions were asked in APSC CCE (Main) 2018 – History Paper 2 which were asked in our APSC Mains Test Series 2018 (History 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 History - Paper II

PART – A

Answer any eight questions from the following within 250 words each: 20 x 8 = 160

Q1. Discuss the internal policy of Henry VII of England. Why is his period known as the period known as the period of remedy and seedtime?     12+8=20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 4: Q11 and Test: 8 Q10. (20 Marks (Indirectly)

Q2. “The resortation of Charles-II was not only a resoration of the monarchy but a restoration of the Parliament as well.” Discuss.      20

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Q3. Critically discuss the causes and the consequences of the Glorious Revolution in England.   10+10=20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 4: Q1 and Test 8: Q12. (20 Marks)

Q4. Discuss the main issues involved in the Austrain War of succession. 20

Q5. Critically analyse the Vienna Settlement of 1815. Mention its importance in the History of Modern Europe.     12+8=20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 5: Q1. (20 Marks)

Q6. Evaluate the factors of the July Revolution of 1830. What were its effects?      10+10=20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 8: Q6. (20 Marks)

Q7. Critically analyse Bismarck’s foreign policy. How far did he achieve them?       10+10=20

Q8. Evaluate the reign of Alexander-II of Russia. Why is he called Czar liberator?      12+8= 20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 5: Q2. (10 Marks) (Partially)

Q9. Discuss the causes for the rise and growth of Nazism in Germany. How far was it successful?      12+8=20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 5: Q7 and Test 6: Q8. (20 Marks) 

Q10. Evaluate the main defects of the treaty of Versailles with special reference to the politics that influenced world in subsequent years.    20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 8: Q7. (20 Marks)   

Q11. Assess the role of League of Nations in establishing world peace.      20 

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 6: Q3. (20 Marks)   

Q12. Assess the contributions of Chaiang Kai-shek to the republic of China. Also mention his relation with the communists.       12+8=20

PART – B

Answer any five questions from the following within 150 words each:

Q13. Write a note on Tudor despotism.       8

Q14. Analyse critically the growth of the cabinet system of the government under Sir Robert Walpole.      8

Q15. What do you mean by Enlightened Despotism? Give an estimate of Joseph-II as an enlightened despot.      3+5=8

Q16. Asses the effect of the Bolshevik Revolution on the Politics of Russia.        8

Q17. Discuss the role of Count Cavour in the Unification of Italy.         8

Q18. How do you account for the rise of General Franco in Spain in the growth of dictatorship?       8

Q19. What were the effects of the World War-I, on world politics?        8

Q20. Critically analyse the Sino-Japanese conflict on the eve of the World War-II.   8                                                        

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 6: Q6. (8 Marks) 

A total questions worth 158 Marks in APSC CC(Mains) Exam 2018 – History Paper 2, were matched with the questions of our APSC Mains History Test Series.

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APSC Mains 2018 History (Paper I) 95 Marks from Adhikary Education Mains Test Series

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APSC Mains 2018 History (Paper I)

95 Marks from Adhikary Education Mains Test Series

95 marks worth Questions were asked in APSC CCE (Main) 2018 – History Paper 1 which were asked in our APSC Mains Test Series 2018 (History 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 History - Paper I

PART – A

Answer any eight questions from the following within 250 words each: 20 x 8 = 160

Q1. Narrate the direct and indirect effects of Alexander’s invasion of India.  10+10=20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 1: Q3. (20 Marks)

Q2. What were the causes for the downfall of the Mauryan empire? How far was the religious policy of Ashoka responsible for it?  12+8=20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 1: Q14. (12 Marks)

Q3. Make an assessment of the career and achievements of Harshavardhana. How far did his relationship with Bhaskaravarmana help him in establishing his supremacy over North India?   15+5=20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 1: Q9. (5 Marks) (Indirectly)

Q4. “The most illustrious successors of the Mauryas in the Decan and in Central India were the Satavahanas”. On the basis of the above statement highlight the contribution of the Satavahana rulers towards administration, economy and culture.   20

Q5. What were the causes and results of the Arab invasion of Sind? Why did they fail to penetrate deeper into India?   15+5=20

Q6. Critically analyse the administrative system of Sher Shah Suri with special reference to his land revenue system. To what extent did it serve as the basis of land revenue system of Akbar?   15+5=20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 2: Q4. (15 Marks)

Q7. “Akbar is regarded as a national monarch”. Justify this statement in the light of his civil and military administration, religious policy and policy towards the Rajputs.    20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 2: Q11. and Test 7: Q4. (10 Marks)

Q8.What was the permanent settlement system of Bengal introduced by Lord Cornwallis? To what extent did it prove beneficial to the British rule in India? What were its effects on the Indians?       8+6+6= 20

Q9. Discuss the causes, main events and results of the Fourth Anglo-Maratha War (1817-18).     8+4+8=20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 3: Q5 (20 Marks)  (Indirectly)

Q10. Why was Bengal partitioned in 1905? What were its consequences in India’s struggle for freedom?     10+10= 20

Q11. Analyse the Constitutional developments in British India during the period from 1909 to 1935.      20 

Q12. What was the impact of the World War II on India’s national movement? Why did Indian National Congress oppose the August offer (1940) and the Cripp’s proposal (1942)? 12+8=20

PART – B

Answer any five questions from the following within 150 words each:

Q13. How did the people of Harappan civilization maintain relations with other contemporary civilization?       8

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 1: Q2 (8 Marks) (Indirectly)

Q14. Who were the Rashtrakutas? Examine their contributions to the field of education and teaching.      3+5=8

Q15. Analyse the role played by Qutb-ud-in Aibak and Iltutmish in the foundation of Islamic rule in India.      4+4=8

Q16. Make an assessment of Alauddin Khilji as an administrator.    8

Q17. Describe Shivaji’s struggle with the Mughals. How far was he able to provide the Marathas a nation-state?         5+3=8

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 7: Q8 (5 Marks)

Q18. How did English education help in the promotion of nationalism in India in the later part of the 19th century?    8

Q19. Describe the main features of the Government of India Act, 1935. How did it influence Indian polity?    5+3=8

Q20. Analyse the factors that led to the Partition of India in 1947. Was the Viceroy Lord Mountbatten responsible for the Partition?       6+2=8 

A total questions worth 95 Marks in APSC CC(Mains) Exam 2018 – History Paper 1, were matched with the questions of our APSC Mains History Test Series.

Paper I – Download PDF