APSC CCE Mains 2020 General Studies-V (GS-V) Paper-6 Previous Year Question Paper

Looking for the official APSC CCE Mains 2020 General Studies-V (Paper-6) Previous Year Question Paper? This page contains all 20 questions in text format for easy reading, along with the official Question Paper PDF released by the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC).

📌 Here on this page you will find:

  • Exam Details
  • Question Paper Instructions
  • 20 General Studies-V Questions
  • Official Question Paper (PDF)
  • Source & Attribution

EXAM DETAILS

Details Information
Paper General Studies-V (Paper-6)
Year 2020
Exam Stage Main Examination
Total Questions 20
Total Marks 250
Duration 3 Hours
Question Type Descriptive
Questions 1–10 150 words each (10 marks each)
Questions 11–20 250 words each (15 marks each)
Medium English

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, whereas answers to Question Nos. 11 to 20 should be in 250 words.
  • 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 2020 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. Define, according to your lights, the etymology of the words 'Asam' and 'Asamiya'.

    (Answer in 150 words) [10 Marks]

  2. "Assam is a living ethnological museum with its diversity of ethnic communities and their cultural patterns." Illustrate the statement.

    (Answer in 150 words) [10 Marks]

  3. "Assamese farmers are organic by default." Elaborate the statement.

    (Answer in 150 words) [10 Marks]

  4. Discuss the importance and scope of agro-based industries in Assam.

    (Answer in 150 words) [10 Marks]

  5. Give an outline of the 'Jibondinga Scheme' of the Government of Assam.

    (Answer in 150 words) [10 Marks]

  6. Evaluate the long-term effects of the reforms of Kalicharan Brahma on the Bodo society.

    (Answer in 150 words) [10 Marks]

  7. Draw a pen-picture of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika as a cultural icon of the twentieth century Assam.

    (Answer in 150 words) [10 Marks]

  8. Write a brief account of the literary achievement of any one of the following authors:

    (a) Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
    (b) Indira Goswami (Mamoni Raisom Goswami)
    (c) Nilmani Phookan

    (Answer in 150 words) [10 Marks]

  9. Discuss the steps taken by the Government of Assam in the realm of gender equality in recent years.

    (Answer in 150 words) [10 Marks]

  10. Give a brief account of the traditions of folk and classical dances of Assam.

    (Answer in 150 words) [10 Marks]

Questions 11–20

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

  1. Give a thumbnail sketch of the early history of Kamarupa with special reference to the Varman dynasty.

    (Answer in 250 words) [15 Marks]

  2. Write a brief essay on the Asamiya Buranji literature of Assam.

    (Answer in 250 words) [15 Marks]

  3. Discuss the landmarks of the freedom struggle in Assam from 1921 to 1947.

    (Answer in 250 words) [15 Marks]

  4. Illustrate how physiography of a region affects economic activities with reference to the physiographic units of Assam.

    (Answer in 250 words) [15 Marks]

  5. "Access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy is the sine qua non to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)." Comment on the progress made in Assam in this regard.

    (Answer in 250 words) [15 Marks]

  6. Discuss the salient features of the renewed 'Swami Vivekananda Assam Youth Empowerment Scheme'.

    (Answer in 250 words) [15 Marks]

  7. Critically discuss the constitution and functioning of the Assam State Human Rights Commission.

    (Answer in 250 words) [15 Marks]

  8. Suggest measures to make tourism a key driver of economic growth in Assam.

    (Answer in 250 words) [15 Marks]

  9. Discuss the genesis and working practices of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India.

    (Answer in 250 words) [15 Marks]

  10. Discuss the importance of tea industry in the economy of Assam.

    (Answer in 250 words) [15 Marks]

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 2020 General Studies-V (Paper-6) PDF below.

Official Question Paper (PDF)

The official APSC Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Mains 2020 – General Studies-V (Paper-6) 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).

Source & Attribution

The Previous Year Question Paper (PYQ) published on this page has been reproduced from the official Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) question paper for educational and reference purposes only. All rights, copyrights, and ownership of the original examination document remain with the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC).

This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC). The content is provided solely to help aspirants prepare for the APSC Combined Competitive Examination (CCE).

Candidates are advised to refer to the official APSC website for the latest notifications, syllabus, examination notices, results and other official updates.

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