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APSC Mains Paper IV – General Studies III Paper (Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management) Syllabus, Book Lists & Study Materials

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APSC Mains Paper IV – General Studies III Paper (Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management) Paper

New Syllabus Sectional Breakup, Study Materials & Books List

  As per the new schemes of Assam Public Services Combined Competitive Examination (Amendment) Rules, 2019,  amended the Assam Public Services Combined Competitive Examination Rules, 1989 vide Govt. of Assam Notification dated 5th August, 2019, new syllabus of GS Paper is given as under.

APSC Mains General Studies ( GS) Paper – Syllabus and it’s Sectional Breakup.

Paper IV – General Studies III [250 Marks]
(Technology; Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management)
Syllabus – Sectional TopicsBooks & Online Materials
i. Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.Start with NCERT books of Class 9, 10, 11 and 12.
Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh is sufficient.
Notes/pdf uploaded in AssamExam’s Assam Economy Section and Economics Section
ii. Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Study Online
iii. Government Budgeting.
iv. Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related. constraints; e-technology in
the aid of farmers.
v. Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing.
vi. Food processing and related industries in Indie- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain
management.
vii. Land reforms In India.
viii. Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.
ix. Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
x. Investment models.
xi. Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology.India 2019 Yearbook published by PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU.
Study Online
xii. Indigenization of technology and developing new technology.
xiii. Awareness in th fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Nano-technology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
xiv. Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
xv. Disaster and disaster management with emphasis on Assam.
xvi. Linkages between development and spread of extremism.
xvii. Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security.
xviii. Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention.
xix. Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism with emphasis on Assam.
xx. Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate.

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APSC Mains General Studies III (GS3) Paper Previous Questions from Technology, Biodiversity & Environment sections
APSC Mains General Studies III (GS3) Paper Previous Questions from Economic Development & Economy sections

Indispensable Books for APSC GS Paper

1. India’s Struggle for Independence – Bipan Chandra

2. Indian Polity for Civil Services – Laxmikanth

3. Indian Economy: For Civil Services Examinations – Ramesh Singh

4. The History of Assam – Priyam Goswami

5. History of the World – Arjun Dev

6. India After Gandhi – Ramachandra Guha

7. Geography of India – Majid Hussain

8. Certificate Physical and Human Geography – Goh Cheng Leong

9. India Year Book ( released by PIB)

10. Economic Survey – Latest release

Previous Years Questions Paper – for APSC Mains General Studies

APSC Mains 2018 – GS Paper Analysis and Sectional Breakdown
APSC Mains 2016 – GS Paper Analysis and Sectional Breakdown
APSC Mains 2015 – GS Paper Analysis and Sectional Breakdown
APSC Mains 2014 – GS Paper Analysis and Sectional Breakdown
APSC Mains – 2002 & 1999 GS Question Paper & Analysis

APSC Prelim 2018 – General Studies (GS) Paper & Answer Key

APSC Mains Paper II – General Studies I (GS-I) Paper (Indian History, Heritage, Culture and Society and Geography of the India and World) Syllabus, Books & Study Materials
APSC Mains Paper III – General Studies II (GS-II) Paper (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International relations) Syllabus, Lists & Study Materials
APSC Mains Paper V – General Studies IV Paper (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude)- Syllabus, Book Lists & Study Materials
APSC Mains Paper VI – General Studies V Paper (History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Environment of Assam)- Syllabus, Book Lists & Study Materials

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APSC Mains Paper III – General Studies II (GS-II) Paper (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International relations) Syllabus, Lists & Study Materials

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APSC Mains Paper III – General Studies II (GS-II) Paper (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International relations)

New Syllabus Sectional Breakup, Study Materials & Books List  

As per the new schemes of Assam Public Services Combined Competitive Examination (Amendment) Rules, 2019,  amended the Assam Public Services Combined Competitive Examination Rules, 1989 vide Govt. of Assam Notification dated 5th August, 2019, new syllabus of GS Paper is given as under.

APSC Mains General Studies ( GS) Paper – Syllabus and it’s Sectional Breakup

Paper III – General Studies II [250 Marks]
(Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and international relations)
Syllabus – Sectional TopicsBooks & Online Materials
i. Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.Start with NCERT books of Class 9, 10, 11 and 12.
Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth is the best book for polity.
Study Online
ii. Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein.
iii. Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.
iv. Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries.
v. Parliament and State Legislatures -structure, functioning. conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.
vi. Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity.
vii. Salient features of the Representation of People‘s Act.
viii. Appointment to various constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.
ix. Statutory, Regulatory and various Quasi-Judicial bodies.
x. Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
xi. Development processes and the development industry the rote of NGOs, SHGs, various‘groups and associations,
donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.
xii. Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the populations by the Centre and States and the performance of these schema; mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
xiii. Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
xiv. Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources, issues relating to poverty and hunger with emphasis on Assam.
xv. Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance – applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens. charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures with emphasis Assam.
xvi. Role of civil services in a democracy.
xvii. India and its neighborhood relations.
xviii. Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements invoking India and for affecting India’s interests.
xix. Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.
xx. important International institutions, agencies and forums, their structure, mandate.

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APSC Mains General Studies III (GS3) Paper Previous Questions from Economic Development & Economy sections
APSC Mains General Studies III (GS3) Paper Previous Questions from Technology, Biodiversity & Environment sections

Previous Years Questions Paper – for APSC Mains General Studies

APSC Mains GS-II Paper Previous Questions from Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & IR sections
APSC Mains 2018 – GS Paper Analysis and Sectional Breakdown
APSC Mains 2016 – GS Paper Analysis and Sectional Breakdown
APSC Mains 2015 – GS Paper Analysis and Sectional Breakdown
APSC Mains 2014 – GS Paper Analysis and Sectional Breakdown
APSC Mains – 2002 & 1999 GS Question Paper & Analysis
APSC Prelim 2018 – General Studies (GS) Paper & Answer Key

Indispensable Books for APSC GS Paper

1. India’s Struggle for Independence – Bipan Chandra

2. Indian Polity for Civil Services – Laxmikanth

3. Indian Economy: For Civil Services Examinations – Ramesh Singh

4. The History of Assam – Priyam Goswami

5. History of the World – Arjun Dev

6. India After Gandhi – Ramachandra Guha

7. Geography of India – Majid Hussain

8. Certificate Physical and Human Geography – Goh Cheng Leong

9. India Year Book ( released by PIB)

10. Economic Survey – Latest release

APSC Mains Paper II – General Studies I (GS-I) Paper (Indian History, Heritage, Culture and Society and Geography of the India and World) Syllabus, Books & Study Materials

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

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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

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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

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General Studies (GS) Paper Strategy & Tips

Practicing Answer writing is a must for all (who already have been writing answers and those who have not even started writing.

Tips for writing better Answer (to fetch good marks in General studies Papers in APSC Mains exam)

  1. Understanding the question – Understood what the question ask, so that you can write  only relevant points and opinion to the same. ( Never beat around the bush, if you know the exact answer ).
  2. Organise Answers well – Answers should be organised well according to the question. If Question is in many parts, try to break answers also in parts or at-least put it in the logical order of the question.
  3. Use important points and keywords – This will help not to deviate from the central point. Some questions have two parts. Here aspirants should answer the two parts in an organized manner with a logical flow.
  4. Maintain the word limit – This is very important. Always try to stick to the word limits directed by the question paper. If word limit not mentioned, generally try to put answers in (Marks x 10) words, i.e. for 10 Marks = 10×10 = 100 words.
  5. Logical Flow – For large essay type questions, try to impart flow like introduction, body, conclusion. 
  6. Point-wise – Try to keep answers in point-wise like bullet-listing ( if possible) and facts that support their viewpoint or main argument in the answer.

Types of questions asked in APSC Mains Exam

  • Elaborate: In this type of question candidates are required to explain in details the main point/concept in question in detail. Don’t give your personal views.
  • Discuss: Elaborate and bring out the pros and cons or both sides of the question.
  • Elucidate: They are required to make the question clear or explain or elaborate in detail. Candidates’ views on the matter are not required in this type of questions.
  • Critically Examine: Candidate should observe or analyse the main idea of the question and associate merits and demerits and bring a definite conclusion in their answer.
  • Express your views: This type of questions require candidates’ unique perspective. Candidates show express their clear views supported with relevant facts.

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This initiative is created to motivate serious APSC Assam civil service aspirants to practise  answer writing  to improve performance in the APSC CC (Mains) Exam. Questions covering mostly of dynamic sections of  GS syllabus are posted regularly. Learners please write the answers and review others’ answer, which will ultimately improve the answer writer, reviewer and most importantly the answer itself.

Study Materials

Indian Polity & Political system in India

Indian Economy & Planning Processes in India

Geography of India and Assam

Current Events of National and International importance

Indian Culture, Ancient and Modern History of India

International Relation & Security

Role and impact of Science and Technology in India

Old/Previous Years Questions

Analyzing Previous Years Questions give you a better idea of the areas/topics more question appears in the exam.

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