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APSC Mains 2018 Pol. Science (Paper I) 166 Marks from Adhikary Education Mains Test Series

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APSC Mains 2018 Political Science (Paper I)

166 Marks from Adhikary Education Mains Test Series

166 marks worth Questions were asked in APSC CCE (Main) 2018 – Political Science Paper 1 which were asked in our APSC Mains Test Series 2018 (Pol. Sc. 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 Political Science - Paper I

PART – A

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

Q1. Discuss the nature and scope of political science. Discuss in details the legal approach to the study of political science. 10+10=20

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 5: Q1 (10 Marks)

Q2. What are the different theories of the origin of the State? Discuss the evolutionary theory of the origin of the State?  10+10=20

Q3. Discuss the essential elements of a State. Discuss the difference between State and Society.  10+10=20

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 1: Q2 (20 Marks)

Q4. Discuss the difference between unitary and federal forms of government. Write the characteristics of a federal form of government.  10+10=20

Q5. What are the pre-requisites of a parliamentary form of government? Discuss its merits.   10+10=20

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 7: Q1 (10 Marks)

Q6. Discuss critically the pluralist theory of sovereignty.   20

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 2: Q7 (20 Marks)

Q7. Discuss the functions of the judiciary. What do you mean by judicial review? Discuss its importance.   10+5+5=20

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 3: Q5 (15 Marks)

Q8. Discuss the social contract theory with reference to Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau.   20

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 7: Q13 (20 Marks)

Q9. What do you mean by a Welfare State? Discuss the functions of a Welfare State.   10+10=20

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 5: Q9 and Test 1: Q4 (10 Marks)  

Q10. Discuss the theory of separation of power. How far is this theory applicable in India?    10+10= 20

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 2: Q3 (20 Marks)     

Q11. What do you mean by the term ’function of the State’? Critically evaluate the ‘Laissez-faire theory of the State.     20 

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 1: Q5 And Test 5: Q11 (5 Marks)   

Q12. Define ‘Sovereignty’. Discuss the different kinds of sovereignty.   5+15=20

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 5: Q9 (20 Marks)     

PART – B

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

Q13. Discuss Aristotle’s theory on revolution.    8

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 1: Q9. (8 Marks)     

Q14. Discuss Plato’s conception of Justice. What are the demerits of Platonic justice?    4+4=8

Q15. Discuss Marx’s theory on Class Struggle.    8

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 1: Q10. (8 Marks)     

Q16. Discuss J. S. Mill’s view on liberty.   8

Q17. Explain the concept of Satyagraha. What are its techniques?      4+4=8

Q18. Discuss the merits of Presidential form of government.    8

Q19. What is law? What are the various sources of law?     4+4=8

Q20. Discuss the importance of study of Political Science. How does it differ from History?    4+4=8   

A total questions worth 166 Marks in APSC CC(Mains) Exam 2018 – Polity Paper 1, were matched with the questions of our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series.

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APSC Mains 2016 Pol. Science (Paper II) 165 Marks from Adhikary Education Mains Test Series

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APSC Mains 2016 Political Science (Paper II)

165 Marks from Adhikary Education Mains Test Series

Definitely, one of the best strategy to score good marks in APSC Mains Exam Political Science Paper is to join our APSC Mains 2018 Test Series – Political Science.

165 marks worth questions were asked in APSC Mains 2016 – Political Science Paper 2 which were asked in our APSC Mains Test Series 2017 (Pol. Sc. Optional).

Among many aspirants, 9 APSC 2017 successful aspirants (including Rank 1 Maria Tanim) had enrolled in our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series and were able to achieve enough marks to succeed the APSC 2016 Exam with flying colours. We are dedicated to continue the same quality and make the APSC Mains Test Series 2018 more useful for the preparation of APSC Mains Political Science optional paper.

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APSC Mains 2016 Political Science - Paper II

PART – A

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

Q1. Discuss the framing of the Constitution of India with special reference to the role of the Constituent Assembly. Trace the sources of the Constitution.

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 3: Q1. (12 Marks)

Q2. Discuss the ideals enshrined in the Preamble of the Constitution. To what extent have these ideals and principles succeeded in establishing socio-economic and political justice in India?

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 3: PART B (c) (12 Marks)

Q3. Critically evaluate the Fundamental Rights enshrined in the Constitution. Discuss the relevance and importance of the Right to Constitutional Remedies.

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 3: Q4 & Test 8: Q6 (12 M)

Q4. What are the reasons for incorporation of the Directive Principles in the Constitution? Examine the relevance and importance of these principles in the functioning of the State.
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 3: PART B (a) (8 Marks)

Q5. Discuss the role of the President of India in the law-making process, with special reference to the President’s power to promulgate ordinances. Examine the relationship between the President and the Parliament.
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 3: Q8 (8 Marks) (Similar Q)

Q6. Discuss the process of formation of the Union Council of Ministers. Examine the differences between the Cabinet and the Council of Ministers. Discuss the relationship between the Prime Minister and the Union Council of Ministers in the Indian context.

Q7. Discuss the powers and functions of the Indian Parliament. In what respects is the Lok Sabha more powerful than the Rajya Sabha? Discuss the special powers of Rajya Sabha.

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 3: Q8 (10 Marks) (Similar Q)

Q8. Discuss the functioning of local self-government in Assam. What are the problems faced by the Panchayat system in the State? Examine the remedies for these problems.

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 4: Q9 & Test 8: Q9 (20 Marks)

Q9. Examine the main features of American federalism. Discuss the provisions of checks and balance in the US federal system.

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 6: Q6 (8 Marks)

Q10. “The Crown is a bundle of sovereign powers, prerogatives and rights – a legal ideas.” Discuss the powers and functions of the British Crown in the light of this statement. How is the existence of monarchy justified in the present times?
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 4: Q8 (15 Marks) (Similar Q)

Q11. What is a budget? Discuss the principles of budgeting in India. Examine the role of the Finance Ministry in budget preparation in India.

Q12. Discuss the role of the United Nations in peace-keeping operations in the post-Cold War era. Critically evaluate the extent to which the UN has succeeded in conflict-resolution in recent times.

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 4: Q1 & Test 8 PART B (e) (20 Marks) (Similar Q)

PART – B

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

Q13. Discuss the role of the Governor as the constitutional head of a State. Do you think that the Governor acts as an agent of the Central Government?

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 3: Q9 & Test 8: Q4 (8 Marks)

Q14. Examine the role of the Supreme Court in India as a protector of the Constitution, with special reference to the court’s power of judicial review.

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 2: Q9 & Test 3: Q5 (8 Marks)

Q15. Discuss the role of bureaucracy in social and economic development in India.

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 4: Q6 (8 Marks)

Q16. Discuss the significance of the constitutional provisions relating to Centre-State relations in India.

Q17. Discuss the role of the UNESCO in promoting educational and scientific cooperation in various parts of the world.

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 4: PART B(c) & Test 8: PART B(g) (8 Marks)

Q18. Critically examine the emergency powers of the President of India.

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 3: Q7 (8 Marks)

Q19. Discuss the recommendations of the Singhvi Committee regarding Panchayati Raj.

Q20. Examine the role of the International Court of Justice in solving international disputes.

A total questions worth 165 Marks in APSC CC(Mains) Exam 2016 – Polity Paper 2, were matched with the questions of our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series.

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APSC Mains 2016 Pol. Science (Paper I) 122 Marks from Adhikary Education Mains Test Series

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APSC Mains 2016 Political Science (Paper I)

122 Marks from Adhikary Education Mains Test Series

Definitely, one of the best strategy to score good marks in APSC Mains Exam Political Science Paper is to join our APSC Mains 2018 Test Series – Political Science.

122 marks worth questions were asked in APSC Mains 2016 – Political Science Paper 1 which were asked in our APSC Mains Test Series 2017 (Pol. Sc. Optional).

Among many aspirants, 9 APSC 2017 successful aspirants (including Rank 1 Maria Tanim) had enrolled in our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series and were able to achieve enough marks to succeed the APSC 2016 Exam with flying colours. We are dedicated to continue the same quality and make the APSC Mains Test Series 2018 more useful for the preparation of APSC Mains Political Science optional paper.

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APSC Mains 2016 Political Science - Paper I

PART – A

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

Q1. Define the term Political Science. Discuss the nature and scope of Political Science.

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 1: Q5. (15 Marks)

Q2. Discuss the importance of study of Political Science. Discuss its relationship with other Social Sciences.

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 7: Q8. (15 Marks)

Q3. What are the different approached to the study of Political Science? Discuss in detail the legal approach to the study of Political Science.

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 5: Q1. (5 Marks)

Q4. Discuss the social contract theory with reference to Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau.

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

Q5. What are the main ideas of individualism? Discuss the arguments in defence of the individualist theory of State.

Q6. What do you mean by a Welfare State? Discuss the functions of Welfare State.

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 7: Q9. (20 Marks)

Q7. Why is India called quasi-federation? Give reasons for your answer.

Q8. Discuss the necessity of a constitution in a democracy. Discuss the features of a totalitarian government.

Q9. Write the difference between Parliamentary and Presidential form of government? Which government is best suited for India?

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 2: Q1&Q6. (15 Marks)

Q10. What do you mean by the term Executive? Discuss the powers and functions of Executive.

Q11. Discuss Montesquieu’s contribution to the theory of separation of powers. How far this theory is applicable in India?

Q12. What is delegated legislation? Discuss the merits and defects of unicameral legislature.

PART – B

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

Q13. Discuss the significance of Judicial Review.

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 2: Q9 (8 Marks)

Q14. What do you mean by Sovereignty? Discuss the difference between legal and political sovereignty.

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 1: Q2 (8 Marks)

Q15. Discuss Aristotle theory on Revolution.

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 1: Q10 (8 Marks)

Q16. Discuss Plato’s conception of justice. What are the demerits of Platonic Justice?

Q17. Discuss Gandhi’s views on Ideal State.

Q18. Discuss J.S. Mill’s views on Liberty.

Q19. Write the difference between power and authority.

Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 5: Q7 (8 Marks)

Q20. Discuss Marxian theory of Democracy.

A total questions worth 122 Marks in APSC CC(Mains) Exam 2016 – Polity Paper 1, were matched with the questions of our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series.

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Governors, Chief Commissioners and Administrators of Assam before 1947

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Since the beginning of British occupation of Assam with the First Burmese War (1824-26), the post of Governor of Assam was evolved through various post for the chief administer of Assam.


British Military Commanders in occupied Assam (1824–26)
  1. George McMorine, 1824
  2. Arthur Richards, 1824–26
British Political Agents in Assam (1826–28)
  1. David Scott, 1826–28
Commissioners of Assam (1828–74)
  1. David Scott, 1828–1831
  2. Thomas Campbell Robertson, 1831–34
  3. Francis Jenkins, 1834–61
  4. Henry Hopkinson, 1861–74
Chief Commissioners of Assam (1874–1905)

In 1874, Assam was made a Chief Commissioner’s Province by separating it from the Bengal Presidency.

  1. Richard Harte Keatinge, 1874–78
  2. Steuart Colvin Bayley, 1878–81
  3. Sir Charles Alfred Elliott, 1881–85
  4. William Erskine Ward, 1885–87, first time
  5. Sir Dennis Fitzpatrick, 1887–89
  6. James Westland, 1889
  7. James Wallace Quinton, 1889–91
  8. William Erskine Ward, 1891–96, second time
  9. Sir Henry John Stedman Cotton, 1896–1902
  10. Sir Joseph Bampfylde Fuller, 1902–05
Lieutenant Governors of East Bengal and Assam (1905–12)

After the Partition of Bengal in 1905, Assam was joined with East Bengal and Assam to be headed by a Lieutenant Governor.

  1. Sir Joseph Bampfylde Fuller, 1905–06
  2. Lancelot Hare, 1906–11
  3. Charles Stuart Bayley, 1911–12
Chief Commissioners of Assam (1912–21)

After the Partition of Bengal is nullified in 1912, Assam Province was again made a separate entity, to be governed by a Chief Commissioner.

  1. Sir Archdale Earle, 1912–18
  2. Sir Nicholas Dodd Beatson-Bell, 1918–3 January 1921
Governors of Assam (1921–47)
  1. Sir Nicholas Dodd Beatson-Bell, 3 January 1921 – 2 April 1921
  2. Sir William Sinclair Marris, 3 April 1921 – 10 October 1922
  3. Sir John Henry Kerr, 10 October 1922 – 28 June 1927
  4. Sir Egbert Laurie Lucas Hammond, 28 June 1927 – 11 May 1932
  5. Sir Michael Keane, 11 May 1932 – 4 March 1937
  6. Robert Neil Reid, 4 March 1937 – 4 May 1942
  7. Henry Joseph Twynam (Acting)
  8. Sir Andrew Gourlay Clow, 4 May 1942 – 4 May 1947
  9. Rederik Chalmers Bourne (Acting)
  10. Henry Foley Knight (Acting)
  11. Sir Muhammad Saleh Akbar Hydari, 4 May 1947 – 15 August 1947

 

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Governor of Assam & List of Governors since 1947 (Polity of Assam)

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  • The Governor of Assam is a nominal and Constitutional head of the state and is the representative of the President of India in Assam.
  • Article 154 of Indian Constitution vests the executive powers of the state in the Gover nor who exercises all powers under the Constitution on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers
  • Governon can summon and prorogue the session of the Assam State Legislature, promulgate ordinances, assent to the bills and appoint the Council of Ministers of the Assam
  • Under Article 356, Governor exercises his discretion for sending report to the President and under Article 200 he can reserve any Bill for the consideration of the President.
  • Article 155, the Governor is appointed by the President for a term of 5 years.
  • Present Governor of Assam is Jagdish Mukhi.
Governors of Assam since 1947

1. Sir Muhammad Saleh Akbar Hydari       15 August 1947 – 28 December 1948

–              Ronald Francis Lodge                 30 December 1948 – 16 February 1949    acting

2. Sri Prakasa                                            16 February 1949 – 27 May 1950

3. Jairamdas Daulatram                             27 May 1950 – 15 May 1956

4. Saiyid Fazal Ali                                      15 May 1956 – 22 August 1959

5.  Chandreswar Prasad Sinha                  23 August 1959 – 14 October 1959

6. General (Rtrd) S M Shrinagesh            14 October 1959 – 12 November 1960

7. Vishnu Sahay                                       12 November 1960 – 13 January 1961

– General (Rtrd) S M Shrinagesh             13 January 1961 – 7 September 1962       

– Vishnu Sahay                                         7 September 1962 – 17 April 1968         

8. Braj Kumar Nehru                               17 April 1968 – 19 September 1973

9. Lallan Prasad Singh                           19 September 1973 – 10 August 1981

10. Prakash Chandra Mehrotra              10 August 1981 – 28 March 1984

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11. Justice Tribeni Sahai Misra               28 March 1984 – 15 April 1984

12. Bhishma Narain Singh                      15 April 1984 – 10 May 1989

13. Harideo Joshi                                    10 May 1989 – 21 July 1989

14. Justice Anisetti Raghuvir                   21 July 1989 – 2 May 1990

15. Justice Devi Das Thakur                     2 May 1990 – 17 March 1991

16. Loknath Mishra                                 17 March 1991 – 1 September 1997

17. Lt. General (Retired) S K Sinha          1 September 1997 – 21 April 2003

18. Arvind Dave                                       21 April 2003 – 5 June 2003

19. Lt. General (Retired) Ajai Singh         5 June 2003 – 4 July 2008

20. Shiv Charan Mathur                           4 July 2008 – 25 June 2009

21. K Sankaranarayanan                        26 June 2009 – 27 July 2009

22. Syed Sibtey Razi                              27 July 2009 – 10 November 2009

23. Janaki Ballabh Patnaik                    11 November 2009 – 11 December 2014

24. P Balakrishna Acharya                      December 2014 – 17 August 2016[2]

25. Banwarilal Purohit                              22 August 2016 – 10 October 2017[3]

26. Jagdish Mukhi                                    10 October 2017 – Incumbent

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