APSC CCE Mains 2024 General Studies-V (Paper-6) Previous Year Question Paper

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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 English questions below have been reproduced from the official APSC CCE Mains 2024 General Studies-V (Paper-6) 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. Explain the meaning of discretionary power in the context of the Indian Constitution. Elaborate with examples the Governor’s discretionary powers.

   (Answer in 150 words) [10 Marks]

2. Assess in the present district administration package the position of co-districts. Describe the land revenue branch of a co-district and discuss its functioning.

   (Answer in 150 words) [10 Marks]

3. What, according to you, are the subjects covered under Money Bill? Explain in detail the procedure of passing a Money Bill in a Legislative Assembly.

   (Answer in 150 words) [10 Marks]

4. Examine the causes and consequences of the ‘Phulaguri Dhawa (1861)’ as a peasant resistance movement. To what extent it was successful?

   (Answer in 150 words) [10 Marks]

5. Discuss the contribution of ‘Namghar’ in the social life of medieval Assam.

   (Answer in 150 words) [10 Marks]

6. Highlight the literary works of any one of the literary figures of Assam who had been honoured with the Jnanpith Award.

   (Answer in 150 words) [10 Marks]

7. Explain the impacts of exotic plants and animals towards biodiversity of a region.

   (Answer in 150 words) [10 Marks]

8. Evaluate the importance of MSME sector in Assam’s economy. What reforms are needed to unlock its full potential?

   (Answer in 150 words) [10 Marks]

9. Evaluate the status and impact of transportation and connectivity projects like Bharatmala, Sagarmala and Act East Policy on Assam’s economy.

   (Answer in 150 words) [10 Marks]

10. What is a time zone? Is there any need to have a separate time zone for Assam? What could be the merits and demerits to have a separate time zone for Assam?

    (Answer in 150 words) [10 Marks]

Questions 11–20

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

11. Apart from election to the rural-urban local bodies, the Assam State Election Commission also conducts elections to various other autonomous organizations and Sixth Schedule organizations. Name all of them. Discuss the qualifications and tenure of service of the State Election Commissioner of Assam. Can he/she be removed from his/her office before completion of his/her term?

    (Answer in 250 words) [15 Marks]

12. What do you mean by Writ of Mandamus? Discuss the circumstance(s) under which Writ of Mandamus is issued. Distinguish between Writ of Prohibition and Writ of Certiorari.

    (Answer in 250 words) [15 Marks]

13. Examine the archaeological, epigraphical and literary sources for reconstructing the history of ancient Assam.

    (Answer in 250 words) [15 Marks]

14. “Assam became a melting pot of races because it is situated in one of the great migration routes of mankind.” Elucidate.

    (Answer in 250 words) [15 Marks]

15. Discuss the potential of developing the hill districts of Assam as places of cultural tourism.

    (Answer in 250 words) [15 Marks]

16. You have been asked to conduct a pilot study and assess the people’s knowledge, attitude, perception and practice regarding the disposal of solid waste in household residents in Assam. How would you conduct the study and evaluate it?

    (Answer in 250 words) [15 Marks]

17. Assess the potential of startup ecosystem and innovation-driven enterprises in Assam. What institutional support is required?

    (Answer in 250 words) [15 Marks]

18. Discuss the outcome of centrally sponsored schemes like PMGSY, Smart Cities Mission and Jal Jeevan Mission in Assam’s development landscape.

    (Answer in 250 words) [15 Marks]

19. “Assam is the reservoir of several minerals, energy and forest resources.” Justify the statement with suitable examples.

    (Answer in 250 words) [15 Marks]

20. Differentiate the following:

    (a) Renewable and Non-renewable sources of energy
    (b) Wetland and Watershed
    (c) Open-cast mining and Rat-hole mining

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