APSC Mains GS 5 Paper VI

History,Heritage,culture,Geography,Governance,Polity,Social Justice, International Relations, Economic Development, Bio-divercity,Environment,Security and Disaster Management of Assam

(i). History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Assam

Major Landmarks in the History of Assam, Major Dynasties, their Administrative and revenue system, Social cultural issues, Freedom Movement, Political Awakening and Integration, Salient features of Architecture and Monuments, Arts, Paintings and Handicrafts, Important Works of literature, Fairs, Festival, Folk Music and Folk Dances, Culture, Tradition and Heritage, Religious movements, Leading  Personalities.

(ii). Geography of Assam

Broad physical features. Major physiographic divisions, Natural Resources of Assam, Climate, Natural Vegetation, Forests, Wildlife and Bio-diversity, Mines and Minerals, Population and Major Industries.

(iii). Political and Administrative  System of Assam

Governor, Chief Minister, State Assembly, High Court; Assam Public Service Commission, District Administration, State Human Rights Commission, State Election commission, State Information Commission, Public Policy, Legal Rights and Citizen Charter.

(iv). Economy of Assam

Macro overview of Economy, Major Agricultural, Industrial and Service Sector Issues; Growth, Development and Planning, infrastructure & Resources, Major Development Projects, Programs and Schemes- Government Welfare schemes far SC/ST/Backward Class/Minorities/Disabled Persons, destitute, Women, Children, old Age People, Farmers & Laborers.

(V). Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management with relevant emphasis on State of Assam.