APSC CCE Mains 2024 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 and ASSAMESE.
• 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 (QCA) Booklet must be clearly struck off.

QUESTIONS (1–20)

The questions below have been reproduced from the official APSC CCE Mains 2024 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. Define inclusive growth. Discuss the major challenges and government initiatives aimed at achieving inclusive growth in India.

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

2. Briefly discuss the objectives and components of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY). Examine the concept of ‘Per Drop More Crop’ as a means of effective utilization of water resources at the farm level.

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

3. Why did Myanmar become a sanctuary for insurgent groups of North-East India? How does China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) affect Indian security?

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

4. Give an outline of the pros and cons of financial liberalization in India.

   (Answer in 150 words) [10 Marks]

5. What does the term ‘dark oxygen’ mean? How is it produced? Where is it found? Why is dark oxygen important?

   (Answer in 150 words) [1 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 10 Marks]

6. What is ‘Global Carbon Tax’? How will this tax be utilized? What are the problems that may arise while assessing this tax? Name the first industrial sector to come under the purview of this tax.

   (Answer in 150 words) [2 + 3 + 3 + 2 = 10 Marks]

7. Discuss the role of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in effective disaster management.

   (Answer in 150 words) [10 Marks]

8. What are the objectives and components of Public Distribution System (PDS) in India? Give an account of implementation of PDS in the country.

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

9. The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), 1958 is still operational in some parts of the North-Eastern Region of India. The Act is termed as ‘Draconian Act’ by critics including human rights activists. Share your views on the same.

   (Answer in 150 words) [10 Marks]

10. Cyber security threat has added a new dimension to India’s security. How is India enhancing her cyber security capabilities?

    (Answer in 150 words) [10 Marks]

Questions 11–20

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

11. Explain the main components of the Union Budget of India. Discuss the significance of fiscal deficit in the Indian budgetary process.

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

12. Briefly discuss the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Analyze how far the development plans of India meet the requirements of SDGs.

    (Answer in 250 words) [5 + 10 = 15 Marks]

13. What are the key objectives and salient features of the National Generic Document Registration System (NGDRS)? State the benefits offered under the Kisan Suvidha App to the farmers of India.

    (Answer in 250 words) [10 + 5 = 15 Marks]

14. Point out the significance of Industrial Corridors in India. What needs to be done to address the challenges of Industrial Corridors effectively?

    (Answer in 250 words) [15 Marks]

15. What are microRNAs (miRNAs)? Discuss their main mechanisms. What are their therapeutic potentials? Who won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine and for what achievement?

    (Answer in 250 words) [1 + 5 + 5 + 4 = 15 Marks]

16. Explain geo-synchronous and sun-synchronous orbits in space technology. Artificial satellites placed in these two orbits have different applications. Explain.

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

17. Discuss the changes in cropping pattern in Indian agriculture since the adoption of new agricultural strategies in 1960s. Critically examine the impact of implementation of these strategies on the environment.

    (Answer in 250 words) [10 + 5 = 15 Marks]

18. What is meant by food security? What are its dimensions? Examine the role of the National Food Security Mission (NFSM) in ensuring food security in India.

    (Answer in 250 words) [2 + 4 + 9 = 15 Marks]

19. Why have certain States of North-East India successfully transitioned from extremism to stability through development interventions while others have not? Illustrate with suitable examples.

    (Answer in 250 words) [10 + 5 = 15 Marks]

20. (a) Examine the evolution of Assam Rifles’ dual role in border management and counter-insurgency operations. What strategic and operational advantages and challenges emerge from this hybrid mandate?

    (b) Analyze how the Unified Command Structure has evolved in response to changing dynamics in Assam.

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

Official Question Paper (PDF)

If you prefer reading the original question paper or want to verify the formatting, Assamese version, instructions, questions, marks and word limits, you can view the official APSC CCE Mains 2024 General Studies-III (Paper-4) PDF below.

The official APSC Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Mains 2024 – General Studies-III (Paper-4) Question Paper is embedded below for reference. Candidates can use this PDF to verify the original question paper format, English and Assamese questions, instructions, questions, marks and word limits as released by the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC).