APSC CCE Mains 2022 General Studies-III (Paper-4) Previous Year Question Paper

EXAM DETAILS

QUESTION PAPER INSTRUCTIONS

Please read each of the following instructions carefully before attempting questions.

• There are TWENTY questions printed in ENGLISH.
• All questions are compulsory.
• The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
• Answers to Question Nos. 1 to 10 should be in 150 words each, whereas answers to Question Nos. 11 to 20 should be in 250 words each.
• Keep the word limit indicated in the questions in mind.
• Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.

QUESTIONS (1–20)

The questions below have been reproduced from the official APSC CCE Mains 2022 General Studies-III (Paper-4) Question Paper for educational and reference purposes. Candidates can also view the official Question Paper PDF at the end of this page.

Questions 1–10

Answer each question in 150 words. Each question carries 10 marks.

1. What do you mean by supply chain of agricultural produce? Explain how e-technology can bring about a positive change in agricultural marketing in India.

   (Answer in 150 words) [4 + 6 = 10 Marks]

2. State the salient features of National Green Hydrogen Mission in India.

   (Answer in 150 words) [10 Marks]

3. Give five reasons that positively connect economic liberalization with economic growth.

   (Answer in 150 words) [10 Marks]

4. Explain how the Union Budget, 2023-24 is banking on the ‘crowding-in’ effect.

   (Answer in 150 words) [10 Marks]

5. Give an outline of the National Logistics Policy of India.

   (Answer in 150 words) [10 Marks]

6. “AI is more a boon than a bane.” Comment.

   (Answer in 150 words) [10 Marks]

7. What are structural and non-structural mitigation measures for Flood Management?

   (Answer in 150 words) [5 + 5 = 10 Marks]

8. What is Bhuvan in space technology? What are the benefits of Bhuvan?

   (Answer in 150 words) [5 + 5 = 10 Marks]

9. What is quantum technology? What initiatives have been taken by the Government of India for its development?

   (Answer in 150 words) [2 + 8 = 10 Marks]

10. What is the goal of Net Zero Emissions? What steps should India take for Zero Emissions by 2050?

    (Answer in 150 words) [2 + 8 = 10 Marks]

Questions 11–20

Answer each question in 250 words. Each question carries 15 marks.

11. Delineate the possible advantages from getting access to Chittagong Port of Bangladesh from the perspective of the economic development of North-East.

    (Answer in 250 words) [15 Marks]

12. Discuss the implications of the recent discovery of 5.9 million ton stash of lithium reserves located within the region of Jammu and Kashmir.

    (Answer in 250 words) [15 Marks]

13. What is gender-responsive Disaster Risk Reduction? What are the barriers that prevent gender mainstreaming in Disaster Risk Reduction? Give some examples of overcoming these barriers.

    (Answer in 250 words) [5 + 7 + 3 = 15 Marks]

14. Highlight the key usages of Aadhaar in the daily lives of Indian citizens.

    (Answer in 250 words) [15 Marks]

15. “NITI Aayog is a harbinger of cooperative and competitive federalism.” Elucidate.

    (Answer in 250 words) [15 Marks]

16. Suggest innovative steps to make Assam an attractive tourist destination.

    (Answer in 250 words) [15 Marks]

17. Do you think that the road to sustainability starts with pollution prevention? Give reasons.

    (Answer in 250 words) [15 Marks]

18. What are the challenges in the proper functioning of the Public Distribution System? How is the government responding to these challenges?

    (Answer in 250 words) [7 + 8 = 15 Marks]

19. Can you suggest some measures to address the problem of educated unemployment in the light of the National Education Policy, 2020?

    (Answer in 250 words) [15 Marks]

20. Discuss how floods in Assam can be utilized for sustainable source of irrigation and maintenance of all-weather inland water transport in the State.

    (Answer in 250 words) [15 Marks]

Official Question Paper (PDF)

If you prefer reading the original question paper or want to verify the formatting, instructions, questions, marks and word limits, you can view the official APSC CCE Mains 2022 General Studies-III (Paper-4) PDF below.

The official APSC Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Mains 2022 – General Studies-III (Paper-4) Question Paper is embedded below for reference. Candidates can use this PDF to verify the original question paper format, instructions, questions, marks and word limits as released by the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC).