APSC Mains 2020 General Studies (GS-4) Paper-IV
General Studies-IV (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude)
Section-A
APSC Mains General Studies V (GS5) Paper Previous Questions from History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Environment of Assam sections
APSC Mains 2018 Questions
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)
Q4 (xxvii) What does the Clause 6 of the Assam Accord deal with? 2
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
Q3 (g) What are the problems and prospects of tourism industry of Assam? 5
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
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
Q4 (xxiii) Write the name of the editors of daily newspapers, The Assam Tribune and the Dainik Asam. 2
Q3 (c) Give a brief description of the social life of Rabha Tribe of Assam. 5
Q4 (xxi) In which year was the first Assamese newspaper Arunodoi published? Who was the editor of the first edition? 2
APSC Mains 2016 Questions
Write the influence of climate on the economy of the population of Assam 5
Mention two threats faced by the small tea growers of Assam 2
Mention two commercial crops of Assam other than tea 2
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
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
Mention varous skill development projects undertaken by the Govt of Assam. Do you think that Skill Development Mission 2022 will cover all the targeted individuals ( especially abled persons) to be trained? Comment. 16
Discuss the recent population policy framed by Assam Govt. Is it helpful for the development of the State? Give reasons. 8
Short note on ‘Gamosa’ and it’s significance in Assamese society. 8
Write about the significance of ‘Japi’ in Assamese society. 5
Write briefly about the position of women in medieval Assamese society. 5
APSC Mains 2015 Questions
Objectives of 12th Five Year Plan of Assam? Discuss progress of the plan over first three years 16
Discuss the Structure and functioning of rural banking in Assam. How can SHG fill the need of microfinance at grassroot level in rural areas 16
Brief about decentralised planning in Assam and it’s advantages? 8
Main features of Rooftop Solar Program ? highlight chances of it’s success/failure in context of Assam? 8
name tow head under revenue receipts of Assam Govt 2
two projects implemented under NEC in Assam 2
Two main cash crops of Assam? 2
IMR and MMR in Assam 2
Distinguish b/w wasteland and wetland? Measures by Central and state govt to preserve wetlands in Assam 16
Discuss circumstances leading to estd of Bodoland Territorial Council. Implication of setting up such council for other ethnic communities of Assam? 8
Literacy rate & density of Assam, as per Census 2011 2
Main recommendation of Cabinet Mission Plan? Describe Assam’s fight against grouping system 16
Discuss status and role of ‘Namghar’ in social and cultural life of Assam 8
When province of Eastern Bengal and Assam created? Capital? 2
APSC Mains 2014 Questions
Functions of North East Council NEC 5
problems of dev of tourism industry in North East India? 8
circumstances leading to Treaty of Yandabo? Why it’s a major landmark in Assam history? 16
brief account of ‘Namghar’ and ‘Manikut’ of Assamese society 8
Effect of british rule in Assam 5
APSC Mains 2002 Questions
NABARD and it’s activities in Assam 3
Population growth of Assam 1991-2001 2
Essay on main ethnic groups in Assam 10
Status of satryia dance 2
Karbi-Langpi Hydel project 2
Namari Wildlife Sanctuary 2
APSC Mains 1999 Questions
Facts 8th Plan & 9th Plan, Approved outley for Assam’s annual plan for 1999-2000 5
Inspite of fertile soil and monsoon climate, Assam Agri not developed- Elicidate, Examine the agri situation of Assam & suggest measures 7
Immigration in Assam – effects – Examine 8
Famous Assam literary person – contribution 5
Salient features of Assam Accord? What extent are these implemented 7
Political awareness in Assam from 1826 to 1857 3
APSC Mains Paper IV – General Studies III (GS-III) Old Questions from Technology, Biodiversity & Environment sections
Previous years Questions asked in APSC Mains GS Paper from Technology, Biodiversity & Environment sections, which are now part of the APSC Mains Paper IV – General Studies (GS) III paper are discussed below.
Questions from APSC Mains 2018 GS Paper
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
Q1 (h) In the context of poor quality of human life in India, discuss the objectives and strategy of the Smart City Programme. 16
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
Q4 (vi) What is a Soil Health Card? 2
Questions from APSC Mains 2016 GS Paper
Give an overview of Space Programme in India. Write briefly about the major space centers of India 16
Write about acid rain and it’s impact on environment 5
What are renewable and non-renewable source of energy? Give examples 5
What is Ozone-layer depletion 2
What are carbon nanotubes 2
What are Sustainable Development Goals initiated by UN General Assembly? What are its goals? Explain briefly? 16
What are the main factors for the degradation of forest in India? Write briefly about the ‘Ecomark’ scheme and it’s objectives. 16
Questions from APSC Mains 2015 GS Paper
Effects of Zika virus? India’s situation? Measures needed | 16 |
Distinguish b/w wasteland and wetland? Measures by Central and state govt to preserve wetlands in Assam | 16 |
What is Paris Agreement on Climate change ? Critically examine main highlights of the Agreement? It’s chances of success? | 8 |
DNA Fingerprinting? Eg of it’s application | 5 |
First Indian remote sensing Satellite & date of launch | 2 |
how heat energy comes from sun to earth | 2 |
Cryogenic engine? | 2 |
LED bulb? | 2 |
What is ‘Standard Positioning System’ and ‘Precision Posisitonng system’ in GPS? | 2 |
LASER ? | 2 |
Carbon trading | 2 |
Questions from APSC Mains 2014 GS Paper
Decentralised planning? It’s advantages? | 16 |
Role played by Internet in India in digital banking and Computer Aided Learning | 16 |
examine problem of river pollution in India with focus on Ganga? Suggest measures to control it? | 16 |
Biomass? Significance of biomass as non-conventional source of energy in India? | 8 |
Geostationary satellite? first Geostationary satellite by ISRO and it’s achievement? National science day is related with discovery of ? | 8 |
Role of Remote Sensing in development of natural resources in India | 5 |
Insulin? Why important for health? | 5 |
Two renewable energy sources of India | 2 |
Organic farming? | 2 |
Biodiesel? | 2 |
Difference b/n CNG and PLG | 2 |
Largest indigenously-built warship of India and where constructed? | 2 |
Nobel prize 2014 physics? | 2 |
India declared from which Virus in March 2014 | 2 |
H1N1? | 2 |
Global Warming? | 2 |
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APSC Mains Paper III – General Studies II (GS-II) Old Questions from Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & IR sections
Previous years Questions asked in APSC Mains GS Paper from Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & IR sections, which are now part of the APSC Mains Paper III – General Studies (GS) II paper are discussed below.
Questions from APSC Mains 2018 GS Paper
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
Questions from APSC Mains 2016 GS Paper
Discuss the basic features of Indian Constitution. Is Indian Constitution flexible in nature? 16
Discuss the nature of Fundamental Rights in India. When Fundamental Rights be suspended in India? 16
Composition of Election Commission of India. Describe its main functions. 16
What is Money Bill? Discuss the passage of the Money Bill. 8
Pocket veto power 2
Zero hour 2
IMDT Act 2
Article 1 of Constitution of India 2
Three-Tier Panchayat System 2
Article 360 2
Questions from APSC Mains 2015 GS Paper
Main characteristics of 73rd Constitutional amendment? Critical assessment on it’s working | 16 |
discuss Federal features of Indian Constitution? What is the Quasi-federal character of the Indian Union | 16 |
‘Right to Property’ was guaranteed by which Article? Present position of this Right? | 5 |
Strength needed of largest Opp party to claim position of Leader of Opp | 2 |
Chairman of Constituent Assembly? Chairman of Drafting Committee? | 2 |
‘Original Jurisdiction’ of Supreme Court of India | 2 |
‘Pocket Veto’ of President | 2 |
System for removal of President of India | 2 |
Questions from APSC Mains 2014 GS Paper
Questions | Marks |
Main features of Provincial autonomy? Its limitations? | 16 |
‘Judicial Activism’? examples ? | 16 |
necessity of Lok Pal Bill? How it benefit the masses | 16 |
Discuss 52nd Amendment? It’s Limitations | 8 |
Functions of North East Council NEC | 5 |
Zero hour? | 2 |
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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 |
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APSC Mains 2018 Political Science (Paper II)
145 Marks from Adhikary Education Mains Test Series
145 marks worth Questions were asked in APSC 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
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166 Marks from Adhikary Education Mains Test Series
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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 Series Test 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
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APSC Mains 2016 History (Paper II)
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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
Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 8: Q2. (12 Marks)
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
Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 5: Q2. (8 Marks)
Q5. Examine the factors that led to the downfall of Napoleon Bonaparte with special reference to the Continental System. 10 + 10 = 20
Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 8: Q13. (10 Marks)
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 Series Test 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
Question from our APSC Mains History Test SeriesTest 4: Q10 (8 Marks) (Similar Qs)
Q14. What do you mean by the ‘Metternich Era’? What led to its fiasco? 3+5=8
Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 5: Q12 (8 Marks)
Q15. Assess the services rendered by Mustafa Kamal Pasha to the cause of the Modernisation of Turkey. 8
Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 6: Q9 (8 Marks)
Q16. Why is Sun Yat-sen known as the founding father of the Republic of China? 8
Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 8: Q10 (8 Marks)
Q17. Discuss critically the Reign of Terror under the Jacobins Club in France. 8
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Q18. Evaluate the aims and objectives of the League of Nations. 8
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Q19. Describe briefly the reasons which led to a Civil War in Spain in 1936. 8
Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 6: Q6 (8 Marks)
Q20. Critically assess the causes of the failure of Disbarment between 1920 and 1939. 8
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