APSC Mains 2024 Solved Papers
Browse APSC Mains 2024 Questions (held in 2025) with detailed Model Answers, paper-wise for GS-1 to GS-5.
GS-1 15 Marks
Critically assess the socio-political circumstances leading to the demographic change in Assam during post-Independence period
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GS-1 15 Marks
Critically discuss the role of microfinance in economically empowering rural women in Assam.
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GS-1 10 Marks
The participation of Assamese women in the freedom struggle brought about a new social and political consciousness among them."- Analyze the statement.
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GS-1 10 Marks
What were the main features of the British Land Revenue Policy? Analyze its impact on the peasantry in Assam
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GS-1 10 Marks
Write an essay on the tradition of manuscript painting in Assam.
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GS-2 15 Marks
What are the main objectives of the Assam State Action Plan on Climate Change(SAPCC)?What are the key sectors that face climate vulnerabilities in Assam?
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GS-2 10 Marks
What are the main objectives of the Gunotsav Scheme? How has it contributed to strengthening primary education in Assam?
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GS-2 15 Marks
What is the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution? Reflect on the role of the Governor in the areas under the Sixth Schedule.
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GS-2 10 Marks
“Delimitation, as outlined under Section 8A of the Representation of the People Act (1950), aims to adjust constituency boundaries based on population shifts to ensure fair representation.” In the light of this, discuss how the delimitation process affects the political representation of indigenous communities in Assam.
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GS-2 15 Marks
“Despite tea being a major plantation industry in India, tea estates are in a deplorable condition.” Evaluate the effectiveness of Government policies and interventions for the improvement of the Assam tea estate workers.
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GS-3 10 Marks
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?
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GS-3 15 Marks
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
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GS-5 10 Marks
Evaluate the importance of MSME sector in Assam's economy. What reforms are needed to unlock its full potential?
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GS-5 15 Marks
"Assam became a melting pot of races because it is situated in one of the great migration routes of mankind." Elucidate.
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GS-5 15 Marks
Assam is the reservoir of several minerals, energy and forest resources." Justify the statement with suitable examples
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GS-5 10 Marks
Assess the position of co-districts in the present district administration package. Describe the land revenue branch of a co-district and discuss its functioning.
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GS-5 15 Marks
Assess the potential of startup ecosystem and innovation-driven enterprises in Assam. What institutional support is required?
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GS-5 10 Marks
Discuss the contribution of Namghar in the social life of medieval Assam
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GS-5 15 Marks
Discuss the outcome of centrally sponsored schemes like PMGSY, Smart Cities Mission and Jal Jeevan Mission in Assam's development landscape.
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GS-5 15 Marks
Discuss the potential of developing the hill districts of Assam as places of cultural tourism
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GS-5 15 Marks
Examine the archaeological, epigraphical and literary sources for reconstructing the history of ancient Assam.
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GS-5 10 Marks
Examine the causes and consequences of the 'Phulaguri Dhawa (1861)' as a peasant resistance movement. To what extent it was successful?
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GS-5 10 Marks
Highlight the literary works of any one of the literary figures of Assam who had been honoured with the Jnanpith Award.
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GS-5 10 Marks
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?
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GS-5 15 Marks
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?
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GS-5 10 Marks
Evaluate the status and impact of transportation and connectivity projects like Bharatmala, Sagarmala and Act East Policy on Assam's economy.
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