Organisation : Assam Public Service Commission APSC
Recruitment Name : Combined Competitive Preliminary Examination
Document Type : Model Question Paper
Year : 2019
Website : https://apsc.nic.in/index.asp
APSC Combined Competitive Exam Question Paper
PAPER – I : GENERAL STUDIES
1. Consider the following pairs
International Associated event in news Country
1. Colourful Revolution : Singapore
2. Umbrella Revolution : Egypt
3. Velvet Revolution : Armenia
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3.
2. ISROSENE, recently seen in news is a/an
(a) Eco-friendly kerosene-based rocket fuel.
(b) Communication Satellite recently launched by ISRO in association with NASA.
(c) Earth Observation Satellite launched through GSLV-Mk-III.
(d) Initiative by Govt of India to spread awareness about ISRO missions.
3. With reference to the ‘Cool Coalition’, sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements
1. It is a global effort led by the UN Environment.
2. It aims to inspire ambition and accelerate action on the transition to clean and efficient cooling.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
4. Which of the following events in Indian history happened earliest?
(a) Emergence of the Sultanate of Golconda
(b) Conquest of Goa by the Portuguese
(c) Establishment of the Bahmani kingdom
(d) Establishment of the Mughal Empire by Babur
5. Hiuen Tsang visited during the reign of which of the following rulers?
(a) Harsha
(b) Chandragupta Maurya
(c) Ashoka
(d) Kanishka
6. With reference to British India’s history, William Adam’s report in the 1830s was related to:
(a) Conditions of peasants in Deccan region.
(b) Progress of education in the local schools of Bengal region.
(c) Sati system in Bengal.
(d) Indianisation of civil services.
7. Consider the following statements regarding Himalayas:
1. Himalayas are parallel ranges which have emerged in three different phases.
2. Main Frontal Thrust separates the Himalayas from Tibet plateau.
3. Indus is the only antecedent river in the Himalayas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
8. Puducherry enclaves lie in which of the following states?
1. Tamil Nadu
2. Kerala
3. Andhra Pradesh
4. Karnataka
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 and 4 only
9. The phrase ‘unity and integrity’ is mentioned under which of the following parts of the Indian Constitution?
1. Directive Principles of State Policy
2. Fundamental Duties
3. Preamble
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
10. Which of the following can be considered as legal entities?
1. Union of India
2. Hindu temple deity
3. Public Sector Undertakings
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
11. Which of the following proposed a ‘Dominion Status’ for India?
1. August Offer
2. Cripps Proposals
3. Nehru Report
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
12. With reference to civil services in India, consider the following statements:
1. According to the Constitution, the members of civil services of the Centre and the All-India Services hold office during the pleasure of the President.
2. The Constitution provides that a civil servant cannot be dismissed or removed except after an inquiry in which he has been given an opportunity of being heard.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
13. Which of the following is/are correct with reference to the North Eastern Council (NEC)?
1. It is a constitutional body mandated to function as a regional planning body for the north- eastern region of India.
2. The Governors and Chief Ministers of all the North Eastern States are its member.
3. The Union Home Minister acts as the ex-officio Chairman of the NEC.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
14. An increase in the tax expenditure in the economy may lead to:
(a) Increase in the Tax-to-GDP ratio.
(b) Decrease in indirect subsidies given by the government.
(c) Increase in personal disposable income.
(d) Decrease in public debt.
15. Which of the following measures can not be used to reduce inflation?
(a) Increasing Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)
(b) Increasing Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR)
(c) Reducing fiscal deficit.
(d) Reducing Reverse Repo Rate
16. Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to SEBI (Security and Exchange Board of India) and RBI (Reserve Bank of India)?
1. RBI is a statutory authority while SEBI is a non- statutory authority.
2. Commercial Banks are regulated by RBI, while securities markets are regulated by SEBI.
3. Both RBI and SEBI can have regulatory jurisdictions over Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs).
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
17. Which of the following best describes the ‘Global Forest Watch’?
(a) It is a biennial report published by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) about the global forest degradation.
(b) It is a dynamic online forest monitoring and alert system that empowers people everywhere to better manage forests.
(c) It is a framework developed by Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) for assessing forest degradation.
(d) It is a civil society organisation under the aegis of United Nations aimed at protection of forests and their resources.
18. Which of the following is/are correct with reference to the Kaziranga National Part?
1. It is located on the Eastern Himalayan biodiversity hotspot.
2. It is recognised as a world heritage site by UNESCO.
3. It is recognized as an ‘Important Bird’ by Birdlife International.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
19. Consider the following statements regarding International Fund for Animal Welfare (IIFAW):
1. It is a global fund under the aegis of World Wildlife Fund for protecting animals and their habitats.
2. It is one of the members of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
20. Consider the following statements:
1. National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority can cap the prices of both drugs and medical devices in India.
2. There are no rules defining bulk drugs in India.
3. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) is responsible for the conduct of clinical trials in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Syllabus for Combined Competitive Preliminary Examination
GENERAL STUDIES – Paper – I (200 marks) – 100 Questions
Duration: Two hours
i. Current events of national and international importance.
ii. History of India and Indian National Movement.
iii. Indian and World Geography-Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World.
iv. Indian Polity and Governance-Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights issues etc,
v. Economic and Social Development-Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
vi. General issues on Environment ecology, Bio-Diversity and Climate Change- that do not require subject specialization.
vii. General Science.
Note: 30-35% questions in General Studies Paper I will be related to Assam.
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