Q1. Brief about India’s Policy over the Israel-Palestine conflict. Write about the challenges to peace in the Israel Palestine conflict. Suggest some measures to improve the scenario in the region. (GS II) (Answer in 250 words)
Q2. Write about the Elephant Corridor Report 2023. (GS III) (Answer in 150 words)
Q3. Discuss the need and significance of skill development among women in India. What measures have been taken by the government for the same? (GS III) (Answer in 250 words)
Q4. “Satisfaction lies in the effort, not in the attainment, full effort is full victory”. (Mahatma Gandhi) Explain what the statement means to you in the present context. (GS IV) (Answer in 150 words)
Q5. Explain India’s efforts to emerge as the leader of the global South? What are the challenges for India as a voice of the Global South. (GS II) (Answer in 250 words)
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ProgramObjective
In APSC CC (Mains) Exam 2018, General Studies (GS) Paper is a compulsory paper of 300 marks and tests all candidates on same questions, thus it is very crucial and needs special attention to covers vast areas of basic academic knowledge and other dynamic contents.
In this Test Series, we will provide a practical and focused approach that will help you to understand the demand of APSC exam and effectively improve your performance in the Mains exam.
The Test series will fine tune your answer writing skills to ensure that you make the maximum Utilization of 3 hours of the GS Paper in APSC CCE (Mains) 2018.
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TEST SCHEDULE & SYLLABUS SPLIT-UP
Test No.
Syllabus Coverage
Test Date
Answer Booster Date
Test 1
Indian Polity & Political System in India
08-02-2019
15-02-2019
Test 2
Indian Culture, Ancient and Modern History of India
28-02-2019
07-03-2019
Test 3
Geography of India and Assam
17-03-2019
24-03-2019
Test 4
Indian Economy & Planning Processes in India
07-04-2019
14-04-2019
Test 5
Current Events of National and International Importance &
Role and impact of Sc & Tech in India
29-04-2019
05-05-2019
Test 6
Full Syllabus
18-05-2019
25-05-2019
Test 7
Full Syllabus
02-06-2019
09-06-2019
Test 8
Full Syllabus
22-06-2019
29-06-2019
Adhikary Education reserves all rights to make any change/modify/cancel exam(s) schedule without
any prior information, if need so arises.
There will be on an average 15 days gap between each General Studies test
The last set of GS tests is placed in 20 June 2019 to ensure that it is close to APSC CC (Mains) Exam, which is scheduled in July 2019, so that latest current affairs can be covered and you keep the habit of answer writing continue till the actual exam.
Enrollment CLOSED
Program Approach
The Test Series will cover all the areas/topics of General Studies (GS) Paper; viz. Polity, History, Geography, Economy, Current Affairs and Aptitudes, separately in first Five Tests and last Three Tests will cover all the sections.
It will cover Static + Current Affairs parts as well.
PDF Question Papers & Answer Boosters will be mailed to enrolled aspirants on schedule date and T + 7 days, respectively.
Evaluation of Answer Paper [ for Package 2 (P2) only ]
We will mail you question paper, take print out, write answers, Scan Answer-sheet with any app like CamScanner, on your phone, and then upload neatly scanned copy.
Mail the Scanned files to [email protected] with mail subject as “Name, GS Test Series P2”.
Candidate should submit Answer scripts before the scheduled date of the succeeding test to get them evaluated.
Evaluation will be done on ‘first come first serve’ basis.
Your strengths and weaknesses will be identified and we will give feedback, so that you can improve.
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Registration/Enrollment
Registrations for this test series will be open on 04 January 2019 at Assamexam.com.
Since, the No. of Enrollment for APSC Mains 2018 Test Series – General Studies (GS) Paper with Answer Script Evaluation is limited to 25 only; you can mention your preference by sending a mail to [email protected].
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NOTE:Answer Booster will be provided, NOT Ready-made paragraph form of answers.
FAQs
Q1. What is ‘Answer Booster‘?
Answer Booster will contain must-have contents and points/facts/gist of the answer, so that using information of Answer Booster, candidate can write better answers in your own language and style.
Q2. Why ‘Answer Booster‘, instead of Complete Answers to the questions
Civil Service Mains Exams are pattered subjective, to test the candidate’s ability to formulate arguments supported with reasoning and evidence, application of knowledge, writing skills, language proficiency and most importantly unique individual approachesof different candidates to the same set of questions. So, for the all the tests of this Test Series, we will provide Answer Booster, containing the core must-have points/facts of Question’s Answer.
“We don’t believe in Spoon feeding, instead, we will provide you all necessary resources/information, and you present the answers in your own unique ways. After all, you are the future Civil Servant, Not Just Anybody.”
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APSC Mains GS (General Studies) Paper – FREE Mock Test
Full Marks: 300 Time: 3 hours
1. Answer the following in about 200 words each: 16×10 = 160
(i) What is Demographic Dividend? Is India’s demographic dividend turning to a demographic disaster? Discuss the measures needed to harness this demographic window of opportunity.
(ii) Elaborately discuss the reasons behind the rise of religious movements in India after the later Vedic period. Why are Buddhism and Jainism considered as religious reforms.
(iii) What is NPA in banking? How assets are classified? Explain the challenges it poses to Indian Economy and also suggest measures tackle the NPA issue.
(iv) Discuss the classification of Directive Principles of State Policy. Differentiate between the Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Rights and also mention their relationship with each other.
(v) Elaborate “India is an indestructible Union of destructible states. Also mention the main dissimilarities between the constitutions of India and US.
(vi) Recently Govt of India has been pushing hard for the development of manufacturing sector. In this regard, mention the opportunities and challenges to the Make in India initiative.
(vii) Royal Indian Navy proved to be the last nail in the coffin of British colonial aspirations in India. Elaborate.
(viii) Discuss how Raja Rammohan Roy had contributed immensely to the socio-cultural awakening of the 19th Century.
(xi) Define biodiversity and sustainable development. It is said that biodiversity integration into developmental plans is crucial for sustainable development. How can biodiversity be included into development plans? Illustrate with examples.
(x) What are the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act 1992 and the Constitution (74th Amendment) Act 1992? Evaluate the growth of local self-government in Assam.
2. Answer the following in about 100 words each: 8×10 = 80
(i) Recently Assam for first time extends AFSPA orders on its own. Critically evaluate the provisions of Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA).
(ii) What are Gravitational Waves and explain the significance of their discovery.
(iii) What is nuclear suppliers group(NSG)? Explain why China opposes India’s NSG membership bid?
(iv) Peasant and Tribal Movements in India during Independence
(v) Why NRC update is required in Assam? Also discuss the potential challenges, which may arises from improper NRC updating process.
(vi) Who was Rani Gaidinliu? Give an account of her contribution to the Indian Independence movement.
(vii) What were the main features of the Government of India Act, 1935? How did it helped in constitutional development in India?
(viii) Write a short essay on Phulaguri uprising, the first peasant movement in the Indian freedom movement.
(ix) North-East India has huge potential for Tourism development. Explain the various impediments stalling the development of the sector in NE.
(x) What are the significances of recently organised cultural programs like Namami Brahmaputra and Namami Barak?
3. Answer any eight of the following in about 50 words each: 5×8 = 40
(i) Write a brief note on Cabinet Mission Plan (1946).
(ii) Write a short note on the policy of expansion of Marathas.
(iii) Write a short note on International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN)
(iv) Mention the salient features of Assam’s Atal Amrit Abhiyan
(v) Explain the functions and composition of Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)
(vi) Write a short note on Paik system of administration
(vii) What are the causes and effects of high Arsenic contamination in ground water in Assam
(viii) Discuss the various problems plaguing the Tea gardens in Assam
(ix) Write a short note on the Sagarmala project
(x) Give a brief description about the various mineral resources found in Assam
4. Write Short note on any ten of the following: 2×10 = 20
(i) Forest Rights Act, 2006
(ii) Doklam issue
(iii) Startup India
(iv) Kublai Lamjao National Park
(v) ‘Make in India’ initiative
(vi) India’s Forex reserves
(vii) cyber security
(viii) Middle income Trap
(ix) P-5
(x) Net Neutrality
(xi) Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
