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APSC Mains General Studies II (GS2) Paper Previous Questions from Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & IR sections

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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 

Questions from APSC Mains 2002 GS Paper
  • Classify DPSP as enshrined in the constitution and discuss each category 12
  • How President elected, qualification for President, Powers, process of termination 12
  • Financial emergency in which circumstances 4
  • Federalism as defined by Garner, is it true in India? of Not, How? Discuss reasonably 10
  • Education is made Fundamental Right – implication 5
  • Points of reference for the Constitution Review Committee 5
  • extending sixth schedule to Bodo dominated areas – what it means for bods and non-bodo 7
  • State party – conditions 3
  • ways to acquire Indian citizenship 3
  • How Zila Parishad formed- functions 3
  • procedure for creation of new state 2
  • how president can be removed 2
  • functinon of CAG 2
  • how Chief Justice and other Judges of SC and HC appointer 2
  • Lok Adalat 2

 

Questions from APSC Mains 1999 GS Paper
  • Write briefly – Functioning of India’s Parliamentary democracy since establishment of Republic 10
  • Democratic decentralisation as panchayatiraj, discuss with reference to 73rd and 74th amendment 10
  • Do you agree that Anti-defection law failed to check defections among legislatures. Find Defects and suggest remedies 5
  • Why necessary to incorporate Fund Duties in Part IVA? Explain their significance 5
  • Number and Nature of budgetary committee – functions 5
  • Explain – nature and scope of right to life and personal liberty under Art 21. State direction in which right has been expanded by Supreme court 5
  • Cause of political defection from one party to another? Significance of Tenth schedule 10
  • Any case for review of Indian constitution, in which areas – Discuss 10
  • Caretaker govt – a constitutional fiction or an inherent hazard of Parliamentary system? Explain with reference to Indian experience 7
  • Composition and functions of National Human rights Commission. Constraints in functioning 7
  • Does Planning in India derive it’s objectives and social promise from DPSP? Examples 14
  • Art 243-ZD – District Planning Committee – Functions ? – areas covered? To whom they forward dev plans? 10
  • Planning Commission – Duties 2
  • NDC – Formation & role 2
  • Panchayat and role in planning 2
  • Secularism – in indian prospect 7

 

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 CC (Mains) Exam 2018 – Interview/Viva-Voce Schedule

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APSC CC (Mains) Exam 2018 – Interview/Viva-Voce

The interview for the candidates selected for APSC CC (Mains) Exam 2018 (ACS Jr. Grade & other Allied Services) will be held from 28-10-2020 to 27-11-2020 at the Commission Office, Jawaharnagar, Khanapara, Guwahati.

Click to download APSC CC (Mains) Exam 2018 – Interview/Viva-voce Schedule

 

No call letter, repeat no call letter for the above interview, to the eligible candidates shall be sent separately by post. The call letter shall be uploaded in APSC website: www.apsc.nic.in on 21st October 2020. The candidates shall have to download their own call letter from the aforesaid website.

The candidates are directed to bring with them all the original Certificates, Mark Sheets relating to their educational qualification, caste, disability status (if any) etc. while appearing the interview. The candidates are also directed to bring a set of self attested copies of aforesaid documents.

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APSC CC (Mains) Exam 2018 Result – List of Selected Candidates for Interview (Viva-Voce)

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APSC CC (Mains) Exam 2018 Result – List of Selected Candidates for Interview (Viva-Voce)

 

The Assam Public Service Commission declared the result of the Combined Competitive (Main) Examination, 2018, on the 12th October 2020, which was conducted by the Commission w.e.f. 02/08/2019 to 29/08/2019.

The interview (Viva-Voce) will be conducted w.e.f. 28/10/2020.

Click to see – List of Selected Candidates for APSC CC 2018 Interview
APSC CC (Mains) Exam 2018 – Interview/Viva-Voce Schedule
APSC CCE 2018 Final Result – List of Selected Candidates

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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 CC Main Exam – Last minute Tips & Suggestions (Before and During Exam)

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APSC CC Main Exam – Last minute Tips & Suggestions (Before and During Exam)

 

Your blood sweat and tears for the APSC CC (Mains) Exam is to be put on test in this August month. Just before going to the battle, we recommend following last minute Tips & Suggestions for you.

Believe in your preparation & Stay Positive

You have given enough time and energy to your preparation, now stop worrying and trust yourself. Don’t worry about what you have not studied; as now is not the time go back and study anew. 

 

Revise & revise

CC (Main) Exam 2018 schedule has given gap of a days for almost every paper. Utilize these days to the best for last-minute revision, which will help you recall what you have studies earlier. Try to Revise all your self-made notes as they are well researched by you and contains your understanding about the topic. (Don’t waste too much time in discussing the paper after every exam, do can do these after your all papers are over). 

 

Don’t read new topics

At this point and in gap days avoid studying anything new, it may make you anxiousness and confused regarding some topics.

 

Relax from evening preceding the exam day

Be calm and relaxed. Try to avoid last minute panic. Eat right, Take adequate rest and sleep early.

 

Exam Checklist

# Print out of e-Admission Certificate (with a passport size color photo pastes in the space provided)
# A valid photo identity proof (we recommend you to have a photocopy too)
# Ball Point Pen with blue/blank ink

Reach the center in advance, enter Exam Hall 30 minutes before the start date.

 

Strategy during the Exam

# Read the instructions carefully
# Read all the questions carefully, then start writing Questions in order of your comfortableness.
# Check for OR Questions, Answer only no. of Qs asked in the instruction. 
# Write Answers in requisite word limits. Don’t write essay just because the question is about The Cow.
# Manage Time efficiently & Don’t get stuck on a particular question.

 

APSC CC (Main) Exam 2018 is not a hard nut to crack, given that you have put in a good amount of time and right strategy during during preparation and exam. Give the exam with Self-believe and confidence, Victory will be yours.

 

All the Best.. Good Luck..👍👍

See you during your Interview preparation.

 

Disclaimer: The strategy mentioned above is the preferable approach of Adhikary Education team and can’t be claimed as best method or fit-for-all method. Aspirants may have different/individual suitable approached also, if you have one that works for you, then stick to it.

APSC mains 2018 test series GS & Optional Paper

APSC Mains Answer Writing Practice Questions – Set 32 (for Week 01 – 07 April 2019)

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APSC Questions Mains Answer Writing 2018

APSC Mains Writing Practice Questions – Set 32

Write answers to these Questions, Review others’ Answer, Ask Doubts and Discuss


Q1. Give an analysis of the potential of Renewable Energy generation in India? Elaborate how India is fast becoming a Global leader in  solar energy generation. (in 200 Words) 8+8=16 Marks

Q2. Recent successful development of ASAT technology has improved India’s space power. Discuss in details, India’s achievements in field of Space Science and Technology. (in 200 Words) 16 Marks

Q3. Write a short note on the proposed National Gas Grid.  (in 100 Words) 8 Marks


NOTE: Learners please write the answers and review others’ answer , which will ultimately improve the answer writer, reviewer and most importantly the answer itself.

 

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APSC Mains Answer Writing Practice Questions – Set 31 (for Week 25 – 31 Mar 2019)

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APSC Mains Writing Practice Questions – Set 31

Write answers to these Questions, Review others’ Answer, Ask Doubts and Discuss


Q1. Write a short note on Cyclone Idai. Examine the factors that have led to the increased frequency of tropical cyclones in recent time? (in 250 Words) 8+12=20 Marks

Q2. What is Universal Basic Income (UBI)? Explain the positives and negatives of Universal Basic Income scheme.  (in 200 Words) 4+12=16 Marks

Q3. Discuss the fake news issue in India and the harms it causes to the society. According to you, who is/are responsible for these menaces? Justify your view.  (in 200 Words) 8+8=16 Marks

 


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APSC Mains Answer Writing Practice Questions – Set 30 (for Week 18 – 24 Mar 2019)

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APSC Mains Writing Practice Questions – Set 30

Write answers to these Questions, Review others’ Answer, Ask Doubts and Discuss

Q1. Write a short essay on the Ayushman Bharat Scheme.  (in 200 Words) 16 Marks

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Q2. Examine the need for the establishment of the BRICS New Development Bank. Analyse it’s important achievements.  (in 200 Words) 16 Marks

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Q3. Discuss the challenges faced by the transgender community in India.  (in 100 Words) 8 Marks

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