APPSC GROUP-I MAINS
PAPER-I (GENERAL ESSAY) PREVIOUS
PAPER- 2016
Instructions:
1. The question paper is in three sections. Each section has
three essay questions. The candidate has to write answers to three essay
questions, one from each section compulsorily. Each question carries 50 marks.
2. The question paper is set in English and translated into
Telugu. The English version is considered as the authentic version of valuation
purpose.
3. Enough space is
available in the answer sheet for writing all answers. There is no provision
for additional answer sheets.
SECTION - I
1. "Despite huge gains in economic output, our current
social, political and economic systems are exacerbating inequalities, rather
than reducing them". In view of the above statement, discuss the
importance of inclusive growth?
2. What is the present situation of Dalits in India? Despite
numerous developmental schemes and stringent laws for protection, why there is
no substantial progress at the ground level?
3. "Primary
education is the foundation for empowerment of Children". Discuss the
impact on the democratic rights of the children and discrimination between rich
and poor children, in light of heavy commercialization of primary education?
SECTION – II
4. "Sedition laws
have no place in a democracy" - Comment on the above sentence, in the context
of the recent conflicts in our country?
5. Discuss the
progress in recent Indian efforts in evolving joint counter terrorism strategy
with different allies? What is the implication of current violence in Kashmir
Valley on these efforts?
6. Explain "BREXIT"?
Discuss its likely impact on governance, politics and economy of European
Union?
SECTION - III
7. "Government of India announced special package but
did not grant special status to Andhra Pradesh". Explain whether special
status` would have any advantage over the present special package?
8. Examine the role of self-help groups (SHGS) and micro
finance institutions (MFIS) in meeting the credit requirements of rural people
in Andhra Pradesh?
9. "River linking is a panacea for the woes of farmers of Andhra Pradesh". In light of the above statement, explain how river linking can solve the problem of water scarcity in Andhra Pradesh. Also describe Pattiseema project of Andhra Pradesh and its bene- fits?
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