GS PAPER V YEAR 2023 Previous Year Questions (PYQs) | APSC Mains Examination
- “The Goan Pradhan are the eyes and ears of the district administration of Assam.” Put forward any four arguments in support of this statement. ( Answer in 150 words) 10
- What is the ‘Vistarita Kanaklata Mahila Sabalikaran Yojana’ aimed at? Discuss the benifits to self help groups (SHGs) of Assam under this scheme. ( Answer in 150 words) 10
- Describe the course of the Brahmaputra river from it’s source to mouth. ( Answer in 150 words) 10
- Suggest steps for qualitative improvement in agriculture in Assam through cropping diversification. ( Answer in 150 words) 10
- In your opinion, what should be the primary considerations while formulating an economic welfare scheme for the rural population in Assam?( Answer in 150 words) 10
- How does the granting of a Geographical Indication ( GI ) Tag to Majuli Masks and Majuli Manuscripts impact the cultural preservation and artisan empowerment within the region?(Answer in 150 words) 10
- Discuss the social and economic impacts of the Brahmaputra river erosion in Assam. ( Answer in 150 words) 10
- What is “ People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR)”? How does it empower rural people? What process is followed in preparing a PNR ? (Answer in 150 words) 10
- “ The Mega Bihu dance performance by more than 11000 dancers and artists at Sarusajai Stadium, Guwahati on 13th April, 2023 not only created a Guinness World Record but also catapulted the cultural identity of Assam into the world’s stage”. Examine the statement. ( Answer in 150 words) 10
- Describe how cultural exchange programmes in border areas can be helpful in maintaining peace and development in the border areas of North – Eastern Region. Discuss the major factors responsible for migration of population into Assam and state it’s probable socio – economic consequences. (Answer in 150 words) 10
- Discuss the major factors responsible for migration of population into Assam and state it’s probable socio-economic consequences. (Answer in 250 words) 15
- “Smart cities in India cannot sustain without smart villages”. Examine this statement in the context of Assam. (Answer in 250 words) 15
- “Employment prospect of Assamese youth at national level is very limited without adequate knowledge of English language.” Critically analyse the statement. (Answer in 250 words) 15
- Is climate change a disaster risk? How is disaster risk magnified by climate change? Discuss with reference to disasters in Assam. (Answer in 250 words) 15
- Discuss the events leading to the signing of the Yandabo Treaty on 24th February, 1826. (Answer in 250 words) 15
- What do you mean by extreme weather events? Have you observed any such event in recent years in Assam what could be the impacts of such events? Discuss with examples. (Answer in 250 words) 15
- Give your comments on the need of fusion in Assamese music for the sake of wider acceptability. (Answer in 250 words) 15
- “Assam has the potential to accelerate development of tourism through innovative presentation of various indigenous festivals, cuisine and music of the State.” Substantiate the statement with reasons.(Answer in 250 words) 15
- Illustrate with suitable examples how the Government of Assam has encouraged young generation to opt for a career in sports.(Answer in 250 words) 15
- “Rural life of Assam is beautifully depicted in Assamese films.” Analyse the statement with examples. How is Assamese rural life reflected in the movies of Jahnu Barua or Rima Das?(Answer in 250 words) 15
