APSC Mains 2016 - GS Paper

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Analysis
The GS Paper (on 18 Feb, 2018) 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. ‘Indian Culture, Ancient and
Modern History of India’ and ‘Geography of India and Assam’ sections were
heavily represented in the paper.

Sectional
Sections/Areas Questions Marks
Marks

Discuss the basic features of Indian Constitution. Is Indian

Constitution flexible in nature?

5.1.1
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6.2.9

6.3.7

Discuss the nature of Fundamental Rights in India. When

Fundamental Rights be suspended in India?
68 16
Indian Polity &
Political system F.1.6
in India
Composition of Election Commission of India. Describe its main
functions.
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6.3.5

What is Money Bill? Discuss the passage of the Money Bill. 8

Pocket veto power 2

 Zero hour 2

IMDT Act 2

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Three-Tier Panchayat System

4.3.2
2
5.3.2

F.1.10

Article 360 2

Write briefly about the NITI Aayog. How does it differ from the
Planning Commission?
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1.1.6

Why there is disparity in development of North-East India? How

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can we address regional disparities by appropriate planning?

Write the influence of climate on the economy of the population

5
of Assam

What are „Tax Heaven‟ and how are they promoting corruption in
Indian Economy 5
India?
&Planning
44
Processes in
Write about GST and it‟s impact on Indian economy
India
2.2.8
5
4.4.5

6.2.4

Mention two threats faced by the small tea growers of Assam

5.3.8 2

F.3.8
 Which Five-Year Plan focused on „growth with social justice and
2
equity‟?

In which Five-Year Plan the gap between target and actual

2
growth was the highest?
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Mention two commercial crops of Assam other than tea 2

Describe the salient features of Indian agriculture. Delineate the

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major rice producing belt of India

Assam is not only rich in natural resources but also in cultural life
and socioeconic setup which are prevalent among the different
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ethnic groups. Examine it with reference to the various ethnic
groups of the State

What is the main cause of urbanization? Critically examine the

major issues and challenges that India faces as her urbanization
proceeds. 8

3.2.7

What are the main causes for conflicts over water? Discuss one
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international and one inter-state water conflict.

Geography of What are greenhouse gases and what is greenhouse effect?

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India and Assam Discuss the potential and contribution of these gases to global 8
warming.

What is biodiversity hot spot? What the biodiversity significance

5
of North-East India

What is disaster management? How could it be helpful in

preventing the loss of lives and property in the event of 5
occurrence of any disaster?

What are the fossil fuel resources in India? 2

What are the largest mineral-based industry in India? Why is it a

2
key or basic industry

Mention two geographical requirements for the growth of wheat

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in India
 Identify two issues in which NE India is lagging behind its
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neighbouring states of India

Name the countries having international boundary with the state

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of North-East India
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Give two reasons why Assam is lagging behind in blue revolution

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in spite of having innumerable wetlands

How has climate change affected the production of tea in Assam 2

Name the tropical rain forest of Assam and state its

2
characteristics

What is the decadal growth of population in Assam during the

2
decade 2001-2011

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

2
located

What is McMahon line? Why is it the bone of connection between

2
India and China?

Mention in two points how the productivity of human resources of

2
India is adversely affected by high birthrate of population

Give an overview of Space Programme in India. Write briefly

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about the major space centers of India

Write about acid rain and it‟s impact on environment 5

Role and impact
of Science and
30 What are renewable and non-renewable source of energy? Give
Technology in 5
examples
India
What is Ozone-layer depletion 2

What are carbon nanotubes 2

Current Events 64 16
What are Sustainable Development Goals initiated by UN
of National and
 International General Assembly? What are its goals? Explain briefly?
importance
Mention varous skill development projects undertaken by the
Govt of Assam. Do you think that Skill Development Mission
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2022 will cover all the targeted individuals ( especially abled
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What are the main factors for the degradation of forest in India?
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Write briefly about the „Ecomark‟ scheme and it‟s objectives.

When was National Food Security Act enacted? Highlight the

major programmes of the Act under the Ministry of Consumer 8
Affairs.

Discuss the recent population policy framed by Assam Govt. Is it

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helpful for the development of the State? Give reasons.

“Sardar Patel accomplished a silent revolution by ensuring the

absorption and assimilation of a multitude of principalities without 16
shedding even a drop of blood.” Discuss.

Analyze critically that Buddha‟s teachiongs to a large extent

could be helpful in understanding and resolving the problems of 16
today‟s society.

India has had its cultural and trade relations with nations of South
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Asia since ancient time. Illustrates with examples.

Discuss the salient features of Harappan culture. Write the

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causes of it‟s decline
Indian Culture,
Ancient and
136
Modern History How external invasions influence the art and culture of India in
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of India post-Mauryan period?

Short note on „Gamosa‟ and it‟s significance in Assamese

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society.

What policies did the Ahoms adopted towards the frontiers tribes 8

Write about the significance of „Japi‟ in Assamese society. 5

Distinguish between culture and civilization 5

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Assess the development of science and technology in Mughal
 period

Write briefly about the position of women in medieval Assamese

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society.
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Name the states of India in which Garga and Tamasha dance
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form originated

What is the meaning of „Bhatima‟ 2

What are the Zikirs and Zaris 2

What is the other name of „Naam Ghosa‟? Why is it so called? 2

What do you know about „Bhatheli festival‟ 2

Name the authors of Akbarnama and Harshacharita 2

Name two leaders of Santhal uprising ( 1855) 2

Name two tea gardens of Maniram Dewan 2

What is Ali-Aye-ligang? 2

In which year the Battle of Saraighat was fought and who was
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the Ahom king at that time?

* Includes OR Questions also

  This is quite a turn from 2015 ( Economy-137 Marks, History-80 Marks,
Geography-79 Marks, Current Affairs-53 Marks, Polity-47 Marks and Sc &
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 Economy section is drastically reduced and is compensated by increase in

History section. Geo, Polity and Current Affairs increased slightly. S&T is
almost constant.

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