Q1. What do you mean by supply chain of agricultural produce? Explain how e-technology can bring about a positive change in agricultural marketing in India. (Answer in 150 words) 4+6=10
Q2. State the salient features of National Green Hydrogen Mission in India.
Q3. Give five reasons that positively connect economic liberalization with economic growth.
Q4. Explain how Union Budget 2023-24 is banking on ‘crowding-in’ effect.
Q5. Give an outline of the National Logistics Policy of India.
Q6. “Al is more a boon than a bane.” Comment. (Answer in 150 words) 10
Q7. What are structural and non-structural mitigation measures for Flood Management? (Answer in 150 words) 10
Q8. What is Bhuvan in space technology? What are the benefits of Bhuvan?
Q9. What is quantum technology? What initiatives have been taken by the Govt of India for its development?
Q10. What is the goal of Net Zero Emissions? What steps should India take for Zero Emissions by 2050?
Q11. Delineate the possible advantages from getting access to Chittagong Port of Bangladesh from the perspective of the economic development of North-East.
Q12. Discuss the implications of the recent discovery of 5.9 million ton stash of lithium reserves located within the region of Jammu and Kashmir.
Q13. What is gender-responsive Disaster Risk Reduction? What are the barriers that prevent gender mainstreaming in Disaster Risk Reduction? Give some examples of overcoming these barriers.
Q14. Highlight the key usages of Aadhaar in the daily lives of Indian citizens.
Q15. “NITI Aayog is a harbinger of cooperative and competitive federalism.” Elucidate.
Q16. Suggest innovative steps to make Assam an attractive tourist destination.
Q17. Do you think that the road to sustainability starts with pollution prevention? Give reasons.
Q18. What are the challenges proper functioning of the Public Distribution System? How is the govt responding to these challenges?
Q19. Can you suggest some measures to address the problem of educated unemployment in the light of the National Education Policy, 2020?
Q20. Discuss how floods in Assam can utilized for sustainable source the irrigation and maintenance of all-weather inland water transport in the State.
More Assam related Qs. In 2020 -> 4, whereas, in 2022 -> 6
Full Marks: 250 Time: 3 hours
How do the Principles of Buddhism inspire ecological mindfulness to address the loss of biodiversity? (Answer in 150 words) 10
Is factor endowment always a necessity for the development of an industry? Discuss with reference to Assam. (Answer in 150 words) 10
What role would you suggest for Panchayati Raj Institutions in earthquake preparedness? (Answer in 150 words) 10
Discuss the role of the Assam Pradeshik Mahila Samiti in women empowerment in the State, highlighting the contributions made by Chandraprabha Saikiani. (Answer in 150 words) 10
What are the main features of Indian Renaissance? (Answer in 150 words) 10
Do you see Indian women as an untapped human resource? Give reasons. (Answer in 150 words) 10
Analyze the role of foreigners who made India their homeland in the Indian Freedom Movement. (Answer in 150 words) 10
“In order to make women’s organization free from gender bias, inclusion of male members needs to be encouraged Comment. (Answer in 150 words) 10
Comment on the new trendy ‘Big Fat Indian Wedding’. (Answer in 150 words) 10
Point out the problems in using official sources while writing the history of peasants. (Answer in 150 words) 10
What do you mean by tribal belts and blocks in Assam? What accounts for tribal land alienation in the State? Suggest measures to check this trend. (Answer in 250 words) 3+8+4=15
Analyze the contributions of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in strengthening the Indian Nation-State. (Answer in 250 words) 15
How was the Assamese character reflected in the National Freedom Movement from 1921 to 1942? Discuss. (Answer in 250 words) 15
Despite various social reform movements and existing legislations, casteism in India refuses to go away. Discuss the major factors responsible for this. (Answer in 250 words) 15
As G-20 chair, India has identified women-led development as one of the high priority subjects.” Discuss the merits of women-led development in the context of India. (Answer in 250 words) 15
What are the factors responsible for the out-migration of rural youths from Assam? Do you think this is a positive and an inevitable process? (Answer in 250 words) 10-5=15
Discuss briefly the influence of the Brahmo Movement on the Assamese society in the 19th century. (Answer in 250 words) 15
Describe how India is contributing to the globalized world with its values and ethos. (Answer in 250 words) 15
While India’s regional and cultural diversity is much celebrated, this has also posed a major challenge in nation building in the post-Independence period. Discuss (Answer in 250 words) 15
Discuss the processes through which the earth-atmosphere system maintains heat balance. (Answer in 250 words) 15
1. Highlight the major themes of the prehistoric paintings of India. (Answer in 150 words) 10 marks
2. Write a note on the origins, evolution and salient features of the Sattriya Dance. (Answer in 150 words) 10 marks
3. Explain briefly the social, economic and cultural background of the emergence of Indian nationalism in the 19th century. (Answer in 150 words) 10 marks
4. Highlight the underlying geographical factors that influence the distribution of India’s population. (Answer in 150 words) 10 marks
5. Assess the role of the Government of India in biodiversity protection. (Answer in 150 words) 10 marks
6. Explain the significance of the Charter Act of 1833 in the history of colonial India (Answer in 150 words) 10 marks
7. Highlight the ideas of nationalism of Gandhi and Tagore in the context of Indian freedom struggle. (Answer in 150 words) 10 marks
8. Write a note on the feminization of labour in India. (Answer in 150 words) 10 marks
9. Examine the impact of globalization on Indian tribal societies. (Answer in 150 words) 10 marks
10. Discuss the significance of India’s demographic dividend in her economic development. (Answer in 150 words) 10 marks
11. Illustrate with suitable examples how syncretism became a part of Indian architecture during the medieval period. (Answer in 250 words) 15 marks
12 Give a critical account of the economic impact of partition of India on Assam. (Answer in 250 words) 15 marks
13. Natural resource rich belts in India are not always the one with the highest levels of economic development. Explain. (Answer in 250 words) 15 marks
14. What are extreme precipitation events and what are their effects? Why are such events occurring more frequently in recent times? (Answer in 250 words) 15 marks
15. Do you agree with the view that the interlinking of rivers can address the water issues in India? Give reasons for your answer. (Answer in 250 words) 15 marks
16. Examine the challenges faced by the bell-metal industry in Assam. What measures do you suggest to make it a vibrant economic sector? (Answer in 250 words) 15 marks
17. Discuss the challenges in the process of integration of the Princely States with India after independence and evaluate the roll of Sardar Patel in it. (Answer in 250 words) 15 marks
18. Highlight the factors that led to the rise of regionalism in Indian polity. Critically examine its role in strengthening Indian federalism. (Answer in 250 words) 15 marks
19. Smart cities in India cannot sustain without smart villages. Discuss. (Answer in 250 words) 15 marks
20. “The Neo-Vaishnavite Movement played the most significant role in laying the foundation of a broader society in the Brahmaputra Valley of Assam.” Elucidate this statement. (Answer in 250 words) 15 marks
APSC Mains Paper II – General Studies I (GSI) Previous Years Questions from Geography of India and World section
Previous years Questions asked in APSC Mains GS Paper from Geography of India and World section, 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 (k) Discuss how water harvesting system can be made effective to address the problem of depleting groundwater resources in urban areas. 16
Q2 (d) What is an agro-climatic zone? Describe the agro-climatic zones of Assam. 2+6=8
Q2 (e) What steps were taken in the Indus Waters Treaty to resolve the water conflict between India and Pakistan? 8
Q2 (f) What do you understand by the ‘Chipko Movement’? Discuss its role in the protection of trees. 2+6=8
Q3 (a) What is the phenomenon called ‘cloudburst’? 5
Q3 (i) State five key characteristics of organic farming. 5
Q4 (ix) Name the India States that shares their borders with Bhutan. 2
Q4 (xi) Tungabhadra Multipurpose Project is a joint venture of which States of India? 2
Q4 (xii) What does El Nino mean? 2
Question from our APSC Mains General Studies (GS) Test 7: Q1 (ii) (2 Marks)
Q4 (xiii) Which place is called Greenwich of India and why? 2
Q4 (xiv) Which is the highest dam in India? Where is it located? 2
Q4 (xv) What are cash crops? Give one example. 2
Question from our APSC Mains General Studies (GS) Test 4: Q4 (vi) (1 Marks) Indirect
Q4 (xx) Which continent is called Dark Continent and why? 2
Q4 (xxviii) Name any two of the Ramsar Sites of Northeast India. 2
Question from our APSC Mains General Studies (GS) Test 6: Q1 (ix) (2 Marks) Indirect
Questions from APSC Mains 2016 GS Paper
Describe the salient features of Indian agriculture. Delineate the major rice producing belt of India 16 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 What is the main cause of urbanization? Critically examine the major issues and challenges that India faces as her urbanization proceeds. 8 What are the main causes for conflicts over water? Discuss one international and one inter-state water conflict. 8 What are greenhouse gases and what is greenhouse effect? Discuss the potential and contribution of these gases to global warming. 8 What is biodiversity hot spot? What the biodiversity significance of North-East India 5 What is disaster management? How could it be helpful in preventing the loss of lives and property in the event of occurrence of any disaster? 5 What are the fossil fuel resources in India? 2 What are the largest mineral-based industry in India? Why is it a key or basic industry 2 Mention two geographical requirements for the growth of wheat in India 2 Identify two issues in which NE India is lagging behind its neighbouring states of India 2 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 What is McMahon line? Why is it the bone of connection between India and China? 2 Mention in two points how the productivity of human resources of India is adversely affected by high birthrate of population 2
Questions from APSC Mains 2015 GS Paper
Explain Importance of water resources and means of water conservation. Explain drought situation prevalent in India recently
16
Main causes responsible for Ganga river pollution and suggest measures. Recent move of govt Clean Ganga Mission
16
Distinguish b/w wasteland and wetland? Measures by Central and state govt to preserve wetlands in Assam
16
give an estimate of magnitude of water crisis in India? Is river-linking project a solution to the problem? Reasons?
8
What is Paris Agreement on Climate change ? Critically examine main highlights of the Agreement? It’s chances of success?
8
Bioshpere Reserve? Explain with reference to particular Biosphere Reserve in India
8
Integrated watershed management plan?
5
Name of Brahmaputra in it’s upper course and lower course
2
Questions from APSC Mains 2014 GS Paper
Examine problem of river pollution in India with focus on Ganga? Suggest measures to control it?
16
How Indian monsoon originate? Impacts of monsoons on Indian culture and economy with example?
16
countries connected by stilwell road
2
mean by black soil zone of India?
2
Coromandal coast?
2
horse latitude?
2
rainforest?
2
East-West corridor?
2
significance of Bhutan as buffer state?
2
Seismograph & application
2
largest fresh water lake in India? Location?
2
Questions from APSC Mains 2002 GS Paper
state with common boundary with Chhattisgarh 2
Indian state produce natural saffron 2
Jog Fall supply power to which steel plant 2
state produce highest quantity of Sugarcane 2
Name the Iron and steel plants in India, give brief account of their resource bases 8
Karbi-Langpi Hydel project 2
Namari Wildlife Sanctuary 2
APOL 2
Population growth of Assam 1991-2001 2
Essay on main ethnic groups in Assam 10
Dept of Space and Space Commissin – established when? Where? Achievement so far?
Mesozoic period means 4
Questions from APSC Mains 1999 GS Paper
How Great Lakes economically important to USA & Canada, part of Europe most densely populated& why? Important minerals found in Mediterranean coastal countreis of Africa, important agri crops of Australia and which part it grows 6
Note – distribution of cement industry in India 6
Adjoining countries around Persian gulf ‘Liquid Gold’ available. Geographical structure associated with Liquid gold 9
Elucidate & examine how Japan improved Food crop production – measures taken 8
Rivers & bridges 5
Inspite of fertile soil and monsoon climate, Assam Agri not developed- Elicidate, Examine the agri situation of Assam & suggest measures 7
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
Question from our APSC Mains General Studies (GS) FREE Mock Test: Q3(vi) (5 Marks)
Q3 (h) What are Mudras? How many fundamental mudras are required to depict a particular emotion? 2+3=5
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
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
