APSC Mains 2018 – General Studies (GS) Question Paper and Detailed Sectional Analysis

APSC Mains 2018 – GS Question Paper & Detailed sectional Analysis

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The General Studies (GS) Paper (on 11 Aug, 2019) is analysed and section-wise break-up of the total no. of questions and marks are done here, to give you a better idea of the areas/topics more question appears in the exam. The ‘Indian Culture, Ancient and Modern History of India’, ‘Indian Polity & Political system in India’ and ‘Indian Economy &Planning Processes in India sections were heavily represented in the paper.

Sections/Areas Sectional Marks Questions
Indian Polity & Political system in India 90 Q1 (b) Discuss the process of formation of the Union Council of Ministers. Discuss the powers and functions of the Union Council of Ministers. 6+10=16

Q1 (c) Discuss the composition and important features of Panchyati Raj system in Assam under the 73rd Amendment Act of the Constitution. What is the position of women under this Act?  10+6=16

Question from our APSC Mains General Studies (GS) Test Series Test 1: Q1(ii) & Q3(ii) (16 Marks)

Q1 (d) How is the Finance Commission of India constituted? Discuss the terms of reference of the 15th Finance Commission of India.  6+10=16

Question from our APSC Mains General Studies (GS) Test Series Test 8: Q1(i) (6 Marks)

Q1 (e) What is social justice? What are its different dimensions? What is its importance in Indian context? 4+6+6=16

Q1 (g) What are the main features of the Directive Principles of State Policy? Discuss the relevance of the Policy for the socio-economic development of a State. 8+8=16

Q4 (xvii) When the President of India can declare constitutional emergency in a State?  2

Question from our APSC Mains General Studies (GS) Test 1: Q3 (ix) (2 Marks)  

Q4 (xix) What does the Article 40 of the Indian Constitution deal with?  2

Q4 (xxv) Mention the Amendment with year by which the Indian Constitution has lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.  2

Q4 (xxvii) What does the Clause 6 of the Assam Accord deal with?   2

Question from our APSC Mains General Studies (GS) Test 1: Q4 (x) (2 Marks)  

Q4 (xxxv) How long the Rajya Sabha can delay in the enactment of a Money Bill?  2

Indian Economy &Planning Processes in India 81 Q1 (j) What is Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana? Make an assessment of its performance since inception.  2+14=16

Q1 (l) Discuss the present status of industrial development in the North-Eastern region. In what possible ways do you think the economic development of this region can be accelerated? 8+8=16

Q2 (c) What is the objective of ‘Make in India’ initiative? Explain the ‘four pillars’ of this initiative.  2+6=8

Question from our APSC Mains General Studies (GS) FREE Mock Test : Q4(v) & APSC Mains Answer Writing Practice Questions – Set 5: Q1 (8 Marks)  

Q2 (g) Briefly explain the functions performed by the North Eastern Council.  8

Q2 (h) Where are the bell-metal industries in Assam located? What are the problems faced by the industry in the State? 4+4=8

Question from our APSC Mains General Studies (GS) Test 3: Q4 (vii) (4 Marks)  

Q3 (b) Where from and why does the RBI pay dividend to the Central Government?  5

Q3 (g) What are the problems and prospects of tourism industry of Assam? 5

Question from our APSC Mains General Studies (GS) Test 4: Q1 (vii) (5 Marks)  

Q3 (l) What is the concept of Human Development Index?  5

Q4 (viii) What is a long-term capital gains tax? 2

Q4 (xvi) What is a cryptocurrency?  2

Question from our APSC Mains Answer Writing Practice Questions – Set 4:Q1 (2 Marks)

Q4 (xviii) What is AGMARK?  2

Q4 (xxix) What is Blue Revolution?  2

Question from our APSC Mains General Studies (GS) Test 4: Q1 (iv) (2 Marks)     Indirect

Q4 (xxxiii) What is the full form of SFDA?   2

Geography of India and Assam 66 Q1 (k) Discuss how water harvesting system can be made effective to address the problem of depleting groundwater resources in urban areas.  16Q2 (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

Role and impact of Science and Technology in India 40 Q1 (m) Write about the success that India achieved in the field of Space Science and Technology. In what way has this technology helped India in its socio-economic development?  16

Question from our APSC Mains Answer Writing Practice Questions – Set 21: Q2 (16 Marks)

Q1 (n) What do you understand by global warming? Discuss the main causes of global warming and suggest measures for diminishing its effects on the earth. 4+6+6=16

Question from our APSC Mains Answer Writing Practice Questions – Set 27: Q1 (16 Marks)

Q4 (x) How does a solar eclipse occur?  2

Q4 (xxx) Who is popularly known as ‘Missile Man of India’?   2

Q4 (xxxi) What does the solar system consist of?   2

Q4 (xxxii) Define Ozone depletion.   2

Current Events of National and International importance 62 Q1 (h) In the context of poor quality of human life in India, discuss the objectives and strategy of the Smart City Programme.  16Q1 (o) Discuss the features of Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2016. Write about the concerns of the people of Assam over the said Bill.  8+8=16

Q3 (e) What is the main objective of Atal Amrit Abhiyan Scheme?  5

Question from our APSC Mains General Studies (GS) FREE Mock Test : Q3(iv) (5 Marks)  

Q3 (f) Write the objectives of the Ganga Action Plan. Do you think that the objectives of the plan have been fulfilled?  2+3=5

Q3 (j) ‘Raijor Podulit Raijor Sarkar’, what does it mean?  5

Q3 (k) What is Triple Talaq Bill?  5

Question from our APSC Mains Answer Writing Practice Questions – Set 28:Q3 (5 Marks)

Q4 (vi) What is a Soil Health Card?  2

Q4 (vii) What does the slogan “Zero Defect Zero Effect” signify?   2

Q4 (xxii) Name the place and year where the first Commonwealth Games were held.  2

Q4 (xxiii) Write the name of the editors of daily newspapers, The Assam Tribune and the Dainik Asam.  2

Q4 (xxiv) Name the film that was awarded Rajat Kamal, 2018. Who is the director of the film?  2

Indian Culture, Ancient and Modern History of India 95 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=16Q1 (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

* Includes OR Questions also

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