145 Marks from Adhikary Education Mains Test Series
145 marksworth Questions were asked inAPSC CCE (Main) 2018 – Political Science Paper 2 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 Mains 2018 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 emphasizing on the role of the Constituent Assembly. Justify the statement that ‘Indian Constitution is the document of socio-economic basis and philosophy’. 12+8=20
Q2. Define secularism. Examine critically the working of the concept of secularism in Indian context. 5+15=20
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 8: Q4 (15 Marks) (Partially)
Q3. Discuss the main features of Fundamental Rights incorporated in the Constitution of India. Why are these rights termed as fundamental? Can Fundamental Rights be amended? 10+5+5=20
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 3: Q9 (10 Marks)
Q4. Discuss the reasons for incorporation of the Directive Principles in the Constitution. Examine the relevance and implementation of these Principles in India. 8+12=20
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 3: Q13 (20 Marks) (Indirectly)
Q5. Explain the method of election of the President of India. What are it’s drawbacks? Examine the position of the President of India. 10+5+5=20
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 6: Q1 (5 Marks)
Q6. Evaluate the factors responsible for the growth of centralizing tendency in Indian polity. Is India a true federation? Give your arguments. 12+8=20
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 7: Q4. (8 Marks) (Indirectly)
Q7. Discuss the organization, power and functions of the Union Cabinet. How do you account for the strong position of the Cabinet in Indian political system? 12+8=20
Q8. Critically examine the role of the Governor of an Indian State. What are the discretionary powers of the Governor of Assam? 12+8=20
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 3: Q4 & Test 8: Q5. (20 Marks)
Q9. What is Money Bill? Discuss the procedure for enactment of Money Bill in the Indian Parliament. 5+15=20
Q10. Discuss the functioning of local self-government in Assam. What is the role of the local self-governing institutions in the development of the region? 15+5= 20
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 4: Q4. (15 Marks)
Q11. “The American Senate is regarded as the strongest Second Chamber of the world.” Analyse this statement relating to power, functions and position of the Senate of the United State if America. 20
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 2: Q8. (20 Marks)
Q12. Define the composition and functioning of the Union Public Service Commission emphasizing its independence and neutrality. 20
PART – B
Answer any five questions from the following within 150 words each:
Q13. Explain legislative relations between the Centre and the States in India. 8
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 3: Q3. (8 Marks)
Q14. Critically evaluate the role of the United Nations in maintaining international peace and security. 8
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 4: Q7. (8 Marks)
Q15. Examine the role of the Supreme Court in India with special reference to the court’s power of judicial review. 8
Q16. Discuss the various constitutional and statutory provisions of acquiring and loss of Indian citizenship. 4+4=8
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 3: Q2. (8 Marks)
Q17. Evaluate the procedure for the amendment of the American Constitution. 8
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 4: Q1. (8 Marks)
Q18. How is the British Cabinet formed? Enumerate the main features of British Cabinet system. 4+4=8
Q19. Discuss Prof. Dicey’s concept of Rule of Law emphasizing on its applicability and limitations in England. 5+3=8
Q20. What is the full form of PIL? Discuss the features of PIL. 3+5=8
A total questions worth 145 Marks in APSC CC(Mains) Exam 2018 – Polity Paper 1, were matched with the questions of our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series.
166 Marks from Adhikary Education Mains Test Series
166 marksworth Questions were asked inAPSC 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 SeriesTest 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.
APSC Mains Exam 2006 – General English Question Paper & Analysis
The compulsory English paper is of 300 Marks, which makes it very important part of scoring well in APSC Mains exam. This paper needs comparatively less attention and preparation efforts (though most candidates make no preparation of at all), but we should prepare ourselves to the required level, also because almost all questions in this paper is answerable by everyone writing the exam, all the questions we have been writing as a part of English subject of our academic career. We will try to analyse the question pattern of recent years to get an understanding of what types of various questions are gonna come in the paper.
Questions
Marks
Precis
50 Marks
Essay
100 Marks
Comprehension passages
60 Marks
Amplify the given ideas
60 Marks
Antonyms
10 Marks
Frame sentences with given words
10 Marks
Rewrite sentences as directed
10 Marks
Total
300 Marks
APSC Mains 2006 General English Question Paper
Q1. Write a precis of the following passage and add a suitable title to it: 50 Marks
Ancient India was an advanced knowledge society. Invasions and colonial rule destroyed its institutions and robbed it of its core competence. Its people have been systematically degraded to lower levels of existence. By the time the British left, our youth had lowered their aims and were satisfied earning an ordinary livelihood. India is essentially a land of knowledge and it must rediscover itself in this aspect. Once this rediscovery is done, it will not require much struggle to achieve the quality of life, strength and sovereignty of a developed nation.
Knowledge has many forms and it is available at many places. It is acquired through education, information, intelligence and experience. It is available in academic institutions, with taechers, in libraries, in research papers, seminar proceedings and in various organisations, and workplaces with workers, managers, in drawings, in process sheets and on the shop floors. Knowledge, though closely linked to education, comes equally from learning skills such as those possessed by our artists, craftsmen, hakims, vaidyas, philosophers and saints, as also our housewives. Knowledge plays a very important role in their perfomance and output too.Our heritage and history, the rituals, epics and traditions that form part of our consciousness are also vast resources of knowledge as are our libraries and universities. There is an abundance of unorthodox, earthy wisdom in our villages.There are hidden treasures of knowledge in our environment, in the oceans, bioreserves and deserts, in the plant and animal life. Every State in our country has a unique core competence for a knowledge society.
Knowledge has always been the prime mover of prosperity and power. The acquisition of knowledge has therefore been the thrust area throughout the world. Additionally, in India, there has been a culture of sharing it, not only through the tradition of Guru- Shishya but also by its spread to neighbouring countries through travellers who came to Nalanda and other universities drawn by their reputation as centres of learning. India is endowed with natural and competitive advantages as also certain distinctive competencies.But these are scattered in isolated pockets and the awareness of these is inadequate.During the last century the world has changed from being an agricultural society, in which manual labour was the critical factor, to an industrial society where the management of technology, capital and labour provide the competitive advantage.In the 21st century, a new society is emerging where knowledge is the primary production resource instead of capital and labour. Efficient utilization of this existing knowledge base can create wealth for us in the form of better health, education and other indicators of progress.The ability to create and maintain the knowledge infrastructure, to enhance skills and increase productivity through the exploitation of advances in varoius fields will be the key factors in deciding the prosperity of this society.Whether a nation qualifies as a knowledge society is judged by how efficiently it deals with knowledge creation and knowledge deployment.
The knowledge society has two very important components driven by societal transformation and wealth generation. The societal transformation is in respect of education, health care, agriculture and governance. These will lead to employment generation, high productivity and rural prosperity.
Solution:Original Paragraph given is of 522 words on which candidates are asked to write a Precis, though they have not mentioned the word limit but we have to generalise it as one-third of the original passage. So we can assume it 1/3 of (522 words) = 170-190 words.
Add a suitable Title.
Q2. Write an essay on any one of the following topics: 100 Marks
(a) The Role of Media in Indian Democratic polity
(b) Regional literature and cultural integration in India
(c) Whither Indian agriculture?
(d) Global terrorism and what it means to India
(e) Politics and personal character
Solution:Essays are to be written at about 900-1100 words.
Q3. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow: 60 Marks
What sort of a thing is historical thinking and how does it differ from other sorts of thinking – thinking in the natural sciences, for example? Probably the best way of approaching the question is to ask what it is the historian is seeking to investigate and what he hopes to discover. The first answer that occurs is the obvious one that he aims at an intelligent reconstruction of the past. And it might be thought that in itself work serve to mark off history as a separate branch of knowledge.
The natural sciences, it is easy to suppose, are concerned with the world around us; they rely on sense perception for their data.History, by way of contrast, is concerned with the past, and memory impressions must hence form an indispensable part of its raw material. But, in fact, the contrast between history and the natural sciences is not so sharp as that. In the first plan, it is not true that the scientist is concerned with the present to the exclusion of the past. Quite apart from the fact that memory knowledge enters into all present perceptual judgements about objects, it is necessary to remember the existence of such studies as geology and palaeontology to see that there are branches of scientific enquiry which study the past rather than the present. And again, it cannot be held that history is, without qualification, a study of the past. There are large portions of the past of which history as normally understood takes no cognizance whatever – for instance, all those ages which preceded the evolution of man to something like the sort of creature he is now.
To define history as the study of the past, and to ground its autonomy as a form of knowledge on that point cannot thus be defended. But, of course, history is, in some sense, a study of the past. What past? The answer is the past of human beings. History begins to be interested in the past when human beings first appear in it. Its essential concern is with human experiences and actions. It is true, of course, that history records not merely what human beings did and suffered, but also a considerable number of natural events in the past—— earthquakes, floods, droughts and the like. The historian is not concerned, at any point of his work, with nature for its own sake; only with nature as a background to human activities. If he mentions natural events, it is because these events had effects on the lives of men and women whose experience he is describing. Had thy no such effects, he would not have mentioned them.
That this is not mere dogmatism the reader can see for himself by reflecting on actual historical writings. A history of the world does not normally begin with speculations about the origins of the universe, nor does it include an account of the mutations of plant and animal species once life had appeared on this planet. Its effective range is very much shorter; it concentrates on the activities of man as known over a comparatively brief space of time.
And in case anyone thinks that this is mere shortsightedness on the past of historians, reflecting the anti-scientific bent of their education, and points out that Mr. H.G.Wells in his Outline of History has offered something much more comprehensive, it may be relevant here to mention that even Mr. Wells is primarily concerned in his work with the activities of human beings, and that his early chapters, whatever their ostensible purpose, are, in fact, inserted because he thinks they throw light on human nature. What stress to lay on the natural background to man’s actions, and how far to connect those actions with man’s animal nature, are points which individual historians must decide for themselves. Mr. Wells has chosen to go a long way back, but has not changed the nature of history is doing so, therefore, it can be said that human past is the primary object of the historian’s study.
(a) Write, in your own words, a summary of the above passage. 40 Marks
(b) How does historical thinking differ from other kinds of thinking? 4 Marks
(c) In what sense is history the study of the past and how does it perform its task? 4 Marks
(d) What does a reader learn about history from reflecting on historical writings? 4 Marks
(e) What is considered ‘a mere shortsightedness on the past of the historians;? 4 Marks
(f) What is the author’s definition of history and how does he justify it? 4 Marks
Solutions:As in the most exam, this paper to have this reading comprehension passage of 675 words, based on which around 6 Questions are asked and one question ask to write a summary of the passage in about (150-200 words). This part should be the easy for most of you.
Q4. Amplify the ideas contained in any two of the following: 30*2=60 Marks
(a) A bird in hand is worth in the bush.
(b) Poets are the unacknowledged legislators of mankind.
(c) Necessity knows no law.
(d) Peace hath her victories No less renowned than war.
(e) One man’s meat is another man’s poison.
Q5. Write the antonyms of any five of the following: 2*5=10 Marks
Q6. Frame sentences with any five of the following words as directed: 2*5=10
(a) shy (as verb)
(b) root (as verb)
(c) still (as adjective)
(d) only (as adverb)
(e) much (as noun)
(f) down (as verb)
(g) as (as pronoun)
(h) long (as adverb)
Q7. Rewrite the following sentences as directed (any five): 2*5=10 Marks
(a) Tell him to come at once. (change into passive voice)
(b) He always repays whatever he borrows. (Make it negative)
(c) We shall combine the three Departments into one. (Correct the sentence)
(d) This rake is as good it not better than the old one. (Correct the sentence)
(e) She picked the flowers, then she arranged them beautifully for her guests. (Make it a simple sentence)
(f) When I met him (work) in the factory for ten years. (Use the correct tense of the verb)
(g) An amendment was sought to be introduced. (Change it into active voice)
Q1. Down to Earth, a science and environment fortnightly is published by the
(C) Centre for Science and Environment
Q2. Ozone layer is found in atmosphere approximately in between
(A) 10km-17km
Explanation: Most ozone (about 90%) resides in a layer that begins between 6 and 10 miles (10 and 17 kilometers) above the Earth’s surface and extends up to about 30 miles (50 kilometers).
Q3. Which of the following is not a characteristic of green product?
(D) Factory products with green colour
Q4. Which one of the following is not a method of in situ conservation of biodiversity?
(D) Botanical Garden
Q5. Find out the largest fraction.
(B) 4/5
Q6. The pattern of drainage of the river Brahmaputra is known as
(A) Braided
Q7. Natural vegetation of Assam is basically
(A) tropical moist deciduous
Q8. The largest area of the Brahmaputra basin falls in the territory of
(C) China
Q9. The average rainfall of Assam is all about
(C) 212cm
Q10. How many bamboo species are available in Assam?
(C) 42
Q11. Which one of the following is not a Tiger Reserve in Assam?
(D) Dibru-Saikhowa
Q12. Which of the following is not an Elephant reserve in Assam?
(B) Pabitara
Q13. The Bhakra Hydroelectric Power Project uses the water of
(B) Sutlej River
Q14. Which of the following countries has the largest reserve of coal?
(A) USA
Q15. Which of the following elements is found in highest quantity in the crust of the earth?
(A) Oxygen
Q16. Name the state that does not have any wind power prospective sites.
(C) Uttar Pradesh
Q17. Which of the following States of India shares boundaries with six other States?
(D) Chhattisgarh
Explanation: The answer is correct considering Telangana and Andhra Pradesh as one. The Question may be old.
Q18. Which one of the following is the smallest State of India in terms of population?
(B) Sikkim
Q19. The fuel having high ignition temperature is
(D) Wood
Q20. Bhopal gas tragedy in 1984 was caused by
(C) Methyl isocyanate
Q21. Which of the following is a cold desert?
(D) Gobi
Q22. The Lake Superior, the largest fresh water lake, is located in
(B) The USA
Explanation: Lake Superior is cshared by both Canada and the US. It’s total surface area in 82,000 sq, km (of which 29,000 sq.km in Canada). So, more area in the US.
Q23. The headquarters of the UNESCO is located in
(D) Paris
Q24. The modern Olympic Games were started in Athens in the year
(B) 1896
Q25. Indian sprinter Hima Das won gold medal in 4x400m relay in the Asian Games held in
(C) Indonesia
Q26. Which one of the following is the cheapest means transport?
(D) Waterways
Q27. The largest and the busiest inland waterways in the world is
(C) The Great Lakes and the river St. Lawrence in the USA
Q28. Which State in India has the largest forest cover?
(A) Madhya Pradesh
Q29. The White Revolution is associated with the name of
(C) Dr. Verghese Kurien
Q30. Where was the country’s first tourism mart held in September 2018?
(D) New Delhi
Q31. Which one of the following is the first film directed by Dr. Bhupen Hazarika?
(A) Era Bator Sur
Q32. The term ‘bull’ and ‘bear’ are used in the
(B) Stock Exchange
Q33. The Mahatma Gandhi Setu is on the river
(C) Ganga
Q34. The International puppet festival on October 2017 was hosted by
(A) Kolkata
Q35. Which was the first Indian city to make it to the UNESCO World Heritage List?
(D) Ahmedabad
Q36. The first Share market in India was established in the city of
(B) Mumbai
Q37. The ‘Digital India’ Programme was launched in
(B) July 2015
Q38. What is the national flower of India?
(B) Lotus
Q39. What is the national bird of India?
(C) The Indian Peacock
Q40. What is the national animal of India?
(D) Royal Bengal Tiger
Q41. A temporary tax levied to obtain revenue is called
(A) Cess
Explanation: Surcharge is an additional charge or tax levied on an existing tax. It is usually permanent in nature.
Cess is meant to raise revenue for a temporary need.
Q42. Common Salt is
(B) Sodium Chloride
Q43. The Shivalik Hills are parts of the mountain range of
(C) Himalaya
Q44. Which one of the following is a fast growing tree?
(C) Eucalyptus
Q45. India’s rank in Global Hunger Index, 2017 is
(A) 100th
Q46. ‘Smart Money’ is a term used for
(B) Credit Card
Q47. The communication satellite, which was successfully launched recently is
(A) GSAT-29
Explanation: GSAT-29 launched on 14 November 2018 and GSAT-6Awas launched on March 2018.
Q48. Gender Development Index (GDI) was introduced for the first time in Human Development Report of
(D) 2014
Q49. The Headquarters of the Asian Development Bank is in the city of
(B) Manila
Q50. What is ‘Green Banking’?
(A) Bank Financing on pro-environment projects.
Q51. The National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) was launched in
(A) 2005
Q52. Which is the first metal used by man?
(B) Copper
Q53. Which of the following planets is known as morning star?
(D) Venus
Q54. The cold and dense air blowing down the mountain slope during night is known as
(C) Katabatic wind
Q55. Which two planets of the solar system have no satellites?
(A) Mercury and Venus
Q56. Which of the following tree in not a softwood variety?
(B) Mahogany
Q57. Which state of India is the highest producer of natural rubber?
(C) Kerala
Q58. The best conductor of electricity is
(D) Saltwater
Q59. Optic fibres are mainly used for
(A) Communication
Q60. The Olympic Council of Asia has extended recognition to which Indian indigenous sport?
(B) Kho-kho
Q61. Which state Government has decided to rename its capital as ‘Atal Nagar’?
(A) Chhattisgarh
Q62. Which two nations usually conduct combat exercise called ‘Yudh Abhyas’?
(D) India and the USA
Q63. What is the greatest number that will divide 99, 123, and 183 leaving the same remainder in each case?
(A) 12
Solution: Required number=H.C.F. of (123-99), (183-123) and (183-99) = H.C.F. of 24, 60 and 84 = 12
Q64. A shop owner purchased an air conditioner for Rs. 12,000 and sold it for Rs. 15,000. What was the percentage of profit?
(B) 25
Solution: ((15000-12000)/12000)x100 = 25%
Q65. The North Eastern Council was set up in
(B) 1972
Q66. To as astronaut in a spacecraft, the colour of the sky appears
(A) Black
Q67. Lactometer is used for testing
(C) Purity of milk
Q68. Gobar gas contain mainly
(D) Methane
Q69. Solung is a folk festival of the Adi tribe of
(B) Arunachal Pradesh
Q70. Assembly language is
(C) low level programming language
Q71. Who was the author of the first report on ‘State of India’s Environment, 1982’?
(A) Anil Agarwal
Q72. Who is known as the ‘father of the Green Revolution’ in India?
(B) M S Swaminathan
Q73. Elephant Gold was authored by
(C) P D Stracey
Q74. The Fall of a sparrow is the autobiography of
(D) Salim Ali
Q75. The novel, The Glass Palace was written by
(B) Amitav Ghosh
Q76. Ecomark logo of India is a/an
(A) Earthen Pot
Q77. The American Dictionary of the English Langauge was first published in the year
(D) 1828
Q78. The Simla Agreement was signed by India and Pakistan in the year
(B) 1972
Q79. The National Waterway No. 2 connects
(C) Sadiya and Dhubri
Q80. The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in located in
(D) Mumbai
Q81. Which two steel plans in India were set up in collaboration with Russia?
(C) Bhilai and Bokaro
Q82. The important centres of iron and steel industry in India are
(B) Bhilai, Durgapur, Burnpur, Jamshedpur and Rourkela
Q83. International Women’s Day is observed on
(B) 8th March
Q84. Asomiya Lorar Mitra was written by
(A) Anandaram Dhekial Phukan
Q85. The Run for Unity Programme was launched on 31.10.2018 as a makr of tribute to
(D) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Q86. On 11.22.2018, World Leaders celebrated the first centenary of the end of which great war?
(D) World War I
Q87. What was the capital of the province called ‘Eastern Bengal and Assam’?
(A) Dhaka
Q88. The martyrdom of Kushal Konwar is related to the
(C) Quit India Movement of 1942
Q89. Who among the following was a Governor of Madras?
(A) Bishnuram Medhi
Q90. Nagaland became the 16th state of the Indian Union in the year
(C) 1963
Q91. The first ever Census of India was undertaken in the year
(C) 1872
Q92. What is the total number of States and Union Territories in India at present?
(C) 29, 7
Q93. How many hours before actual polling, the election campaign has to stop in our country?
(D) 48 hours
Q94. The Treaty of Yandaboo was signed on
(B) 24 February 1826
Q95. Find out the course of the Stilwell Road?
(D) Assam, Myanmar, China
Q96. The Capital of India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi during the Viceroyalty of
(B) Lord Handinge
Q97. Untouchability is prohibited by the Constitution of India under the
(A) Article 17
Q98. The sixth edition of the International Buddhist Conclave, 2018 was held in the city of
(C) New Delhi
Q99. The first Indian Satellite launched in 1975 was
(D) Aryabhata
Q100. Who was the first Woman President of the Indian National Congress?
(A) Annie Besant
Disclaimer: The answer keys and solution given here are found most suitable to us. The correct answer keys will be what APSC decides and may varies from what is given here.
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APSC Mains 2016 History - Paper II
PART – A
Answer any eight from the following questions (each within 250 words) : 20 x 8 = 160
Q1. Discuss the Reformation in England. How far was it different from the Reformation in Germany? 12 + 8=20
Q2. What were the relations of the first two Stuart Kings with the Parliament? What were its results? 12+ 8 = 20
Q3. Why did England enter the War of Spanish Succession? What did she gain by the Treaty of Ultrecht? 10 +10 =20
Q4. Analyse the causes responsible for the outbreak of the French Revolution in 1789. What was the contribution of the French philosophers in the revolution? 12 + 8 = 20
Q6. Discuss the causes for the rise and growth of the Fascism in Italy. What was the contribution under Benito Mussolini? 12 + 8 = 20
Q7. Who was Lenin? What role did he play in the rise of USSR? 80+12=20
Q8. Critically analyse the causes of the Revolution of 1848. What were its consequences? 14+6=20
Q9. What were the causes of the Second World War (1939-1945)? What were it’s effects on world politics? 12+8 = 20 Question from our APSC Mains History Test SeriesTest 8: Q9. (20 Marks)
Q10. Trace the growth of the Nationalist Movement in China. How far did it influence the Japanese Policy towards China? 8+12=20
Q11. Assess the role of the UNO as an instrument for the establishment of world peace. 20
Q12. How did the growth of Japanese Militarism rupture international peace and stability? 20
PART – B
Answer any five from the following questions (each within 150 words): 8 x 5=40
Q13. How did the Industrial Revolution affect the socio-economic fabric of the people of England? 8
Q20. Critically assess the causes of the failure of Disbarment between 1920 and 1939. 8
A total questions worth 106 Marks in APSC CC(Mains) Exam 2016 – History Paper 2, were matched with the questions of our APSC Mains History Test Series.
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APSC Mains 2016 History - Paper I
PART – A
Answer any eight questions from the following within 250 words each: 20 x 8 = 160
Q1. Discuss the important features of the Indus Valley Civilization. Explain the economic and religious life of the Indus people. 10 + 5 +5=20
Q2. Trace the emergence and growth of the Caste system in the Rigvedic Period. Account for the expansion of this system in the Later Vedic Period. 12+ 8 = 20
Q3. Estimate the place of Asoka in history. What changed did he bring about in the administrative system of the Mauryas? 10 +10 =20
Q4. Discuss the emergence of Magadha as a powerful State and contribution of Chandragupta Maurua in this regard. Throw some light on his military administration. 5+ 10 + 5 = 20
Q5. Make an assessment of Samudragupta’s military expeditions which established him as a great conqueror. Do you find any difference between his Northern and Southern Policy in exerting his dominance over the States he conquered? 10 + 10 = 20
Q6. Who were the Pallavas? Analyze their contributions towards the art and cultural history of Southern India. 5 + 15 = 20
Q7. What were the causes for the decline of the Mughal Empire? To what extent was Aurangazeb responsible for the downfall of the Mughal Empire? 15 + 5 = 20
Q8. Discuss the causes and results of the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War. 12 + 8 = 20
Q9. Explain on what ground Warren Hastings may be regarded as the real founder of British Empire in India. What were the factors leading to his impeachment? 15 + 5 = 20
Q10. Discuss the role of Maharaja Ranjit Singha in uniting the Sikhs as a Nation and in establishment of Sikh State. What were the factors leading to the downfall of the Sikhs? 10+10 =20
Q11. What is ‘Doctrine of Lapse’? How it worked as a main tool in curbing the independence of the Indian native States? How far this policy may be held responsible for the outbreak of Sepoy Mutiny in 1857? 5 + 10 + 5 =20
Q12. Explain the causes for starting the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1921. How were the people of India involved in this movement as a whole? Under what circumstances this movement has to be withdrawn? 10+5+5 =20
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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.
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?
Q3. Critically evaluate the Fundamental Rights enshrined in the Constitution. Discuss the relevance and importance of the Right to Constitutional Remedies.
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 SeriesTest 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 SeriesTest 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.
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.
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 SeriesTest 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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.