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APSC's CCE(P) - 2020 GS Paper-I

1. For the first time in India, a senior defense personal in a newly created position of Chief of Defense Staff was installed on 1st January, 2022, who will be above all the three Chiefs of the three wings,viz., Army, Navy and air Force. Who is the first incumbent in the position?
2. During 1550 and 1557, king Naranarayana ruled over the undivided Koch Kingdom of Kamata, and subsequently subjugated the entire Brahmaputra Valley, including the Ahom, Kachari, Tripura and Manipur Kingdoms. What was the real name of the king Naranarayana?
3. The founder of the Ahom Kingdom, Chaolung Sukapha ruled Assam from 1228 to 1268. After his death, who succeeded him?
4. As a great patro of Shakta Hinduism, an Ahom King built the Umananda Temple on peacock Island of Guwahati around 1694 AD. Who was he?
5. King Siva Singha entrusted Krishnaram Bhattacharya, Shakta priest from Nawatwip in West Bengal, to manage the Kamakhya Temple. How do we know him more ?
6. Chao Suhungmung was the first Ahom King to adopt Hindu title, indicating a move towards an inclusive polity. Which Hindu name did he take?
7. The best passing out cadet of the National Defence Academy,Khadakwasla (Pune) is conferred the
8. Who was the ruler of the Kashmir at the time of India’s Independence?
9. The brave Assamese lady warrior Mula Gabharu died fighting against
10. Who was the first Assamese to fight against the British?
11. Bhogeswar Baruah was the first Arjuna Award winner from Assam in 1966. Who was the second Assamese to win this coveted award of Indian sports in 1987?
12. Which Assamese film won the first- ever National Film Award (the President’s Certificate of Merit) for regional language category in 1955?
13. Great footballer Dr. Talimeren Ao was born in undivided Assam (in Naga Hills district) and went on to study at Cotton College and R. G. Kar Medical College for his degree in medicine. He holds a unique status in Indian football history. What is that?
14. Aximat Jar Heral Xeema is landmark in Assamese novel written by Kanchan Baruah and was first published in 1945. But Kanchan Baruah is the pen name. What is the author’s real name?
15. The Tale of Nomadic Soul is the English translation of a famous novel by Syed Abdul Malik. Which is that novel among the following?
16. The novel Abhijatri is based on the life and achievements of
17. The English Education Act’ made English language the medium of instruction in India as per decision of William Bentinck, and funds were allocated to the British East India Company to spend education and literature in India. When was this Act passed?
18. While Rabindranath Tagore conferred the title ‘Mahatma’ upon Gandhi, who conferred the title Half-Naked Fakir’ on Gandhi?
19. Who authored the famous book, Indica?
20. Aruna Asaf Ali was one of the prominent organizers of the underground activities during the
21. Identify the national leader and efficient administrator who played an extraordinary role in the integration of the Indian States.
22. The largest landlocked country in the world is
23. Find out which of the following pairs is/are correct:
  1. Khamti :Arunachal Pradesh
  2. Ao : Nagaland
  3. Melacheri: Lakshadweep
24. Which country is the largest archipelago country in the world?
25. Which of the following rivers has the largest river basin in the Indian subcontinent?
26. The boundary demarcation between India and Pakistan came into force on 17th August, 1947. Which divides these two countries?
27. The islands of Seychelles are located in the
28. Which of the following Wildlife Parks Sanctuaries/National located in the Assam-Arunach Pradesh borders?
29. According to the most authentic geographical studies, when did 1 begin in the Earth?
30. Which water resource project covers and extends the benefits to Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan?
31. Which pair of extremely located Indian cities is connected by the East-West Corridor?
32. As per the 2011 Census, how many Gaon Panchayats are there in Assam?
33. Which among the following cities is known as the Tea City of India’?
34. The term ‘Black Revolution’ in the context associated with
35. Lieutenant Commander Ms. Karabi Gogoi is India’s first woman Navy Officer to be posted as a Defence Attaché in a foreign country (in her case Russia). What is her basic expertise?
36. On 23rd March, 2019, the first Lokpal of India was appointed. Identify the first Lokpal from the options given below
37. When was Assam detached from Bengal Presidency and was made a separate Chief Commissionership?
38. Which of the following Articles empowers the Governor to appoint the Chairman and other members of a State police service Commission?
39. Who was the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha of the Indian parliament ?
40. Who was India’s Prime Minister when the government introduced the modern Panchayat Raj by the 73rd constitutional Amendment act and gave it a constitutional status ?
41. Which among the Schedules of following the Indian Constitution is related with the distribution of powers between the Union and States?
42. The concepts of ‘Integral Humanism’ and ‘Antyodaya’ were associated with which of the following visionary thinkers of India?
43. When did the first amendment of the Indian Constitution take place?
44. Which freedom fighter earned the sobriquet ‘the Nightingale of India?
45. Under Article 368, the Parliament has no power to repeal the Fundamental Rights because they are
46. The concept of Dual Citizenship in the Union of India to the Persons of Indian Origin (PIO)’ belonging to some specified countries was recommended by the
47. Equal opportunity in matters of public employment is guaranteed under Article
48. Which of the following Fundamental Rights are available only to the citizens of India?
49. In the Indian Constitution, the method of election of the President of India is taken from which country?
50. As per the Tripartite Assam Accord signed among the Government of India, the Government of Assam and the Leaders of the Assam Agitation (AASU and All Assam Gana Sangram Parishad) on 15th August, 1985, what was set up as the cut-off date for detection and deportation of illegal migrants to Assam?
51. The four districts under the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) are
52. Which statement among the following is not true about the GST council ?
53. The National Bamboo Mission strives to
54. Which one the following correctly describes the ‘Angel Tax’?
55. Name the Indian citizen, who is also a Nobel Laureate in Economics.
56. Under which scheme given below, a programme has been launched by the Government of India to train youths on GST and related matters?
57. The 7-member Committee for revitalization of Assam economy in the aftermath of COVID-19 pandemic was headed by
58. We often hear the term ‘CTC’ in the context of Assam Tea. What does CTC stand for?
59. The Department of Act East Policy Affairs (AEPA) under the Govern- ment of Assam was set up in
60. Which Ministry of India is carrying out special scientific schemes like KIRAN-IPR and Vigyan Jyoti for women scientists of India?
61. Which of the following became the first State/UT in India to present an e-budget and stream it live on social media as well?
62. The maximum number of individuals that can be supported by a given environment is called
63. Plants growing under direct sunlight are known as heliophytes. What do we call the plants growing under shades?
64. Which among the following Protocols/Conventions is dedicated for protecting biodiversity from the potential risks caused by Living Modified Organisms (LMO) from modern technology?
65. Which among the following types is a non-material pollution?
66. The two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Assam are
67. Match the following persons and their activities in the field of environmental conservation and development:
List-I List-II
a. Medha Patkar 1. Centre for Science and Environment
b. M. S. Swaminathan 2. Narmada Bachao Andolan
c. Anil Agarwal 3. Ornithology and Conservation
d. Salim Ali 4. Rice Research and Biodiversity Conservation
68. All species of Lemur are endemic to
69. Which among the following is the State Tree of Assam?
70. Among the marine ecosystems, the most species-rich ecosystem is
71. Biodiversity hot spots are among the richest and most important ecosystems in the world. How many such hot spots are presently there in the world?
72. Wooden doors often swell up and get stuck during rainy season. This is due to the phenomenon of
73. Who won the Nobel Prize in Physics for the discovery of the law of photoelectric effect?
74. The filament string of an electric bulb is made of
75. Which among the following is the chief constituent of biogas?
76. Which of the following is an egg-laying mammal?
77. Which of the following diseases is not caused by virus?
78. A washing machine works on the principle of
79. Raindrops are spherical in shape because of the phenomenon called
80. Name the clinical procedure in which blood is transfused from recovered COVID-19 patients to a COVID-19 affected patient in critical condition.
81. A mari suddenly encounters a tiger in the jungle, and his heartbeat goes up, blood pressure increases and gets nervous. Which hormone is released more at this point in his body?
82. The Prime Minister of India kick- started the largest vaccination drive in Indian history against the COVID-19 virus on
83. The biggest vaccine manufacturer, by volume, in the world is
84. Which city has been conferred the Swachh Survekshan, 2020 Award as the cleanest city in the North-East Region and the State under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan?
85. Which country on 19th July, 2020 launched its first mission to the Mars?
86. The much discussed Line of Actual Control (LAC)’ is a disputed borderline between
87. The Paris Agreement of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change is to limit global warming well below (benchmark of pre- industrial level)
88. Against 232 Electoral Votes won by Donald Trump, how many Electoral Votes were bagged by Joe Biden in the November 2020 US Elections?
89. The Nobel Prize in Literature for the year 2020 was won by
90. Sittwe Port in Myanmar, which is being financed by India, is a part of which project?
91. On 26th January, 2020, we lost an all-time great basketball player who used to play for Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association for two decades. Who was he?
92. The FIFA World Cup Football, 2022 will be hosted by
93. Which among the following removed the pro-democracy books from its public libraries recently?
94. On 25th May, 2020, few Officers of Minneapolis Police mercilessly killed a black man, who was charged of using a counterfeit $20 note after buying cigarettes from a convenience store. The name of this man, whose death rocked the US political and social systems for a long time, is
95. The National Education Policy, 2020 was approved by the Union Cabinet on 29th July, 2020. This visionary policy that aims to touch upon every aspect of education from elementary to higher education will replace the
96. On 9th November, 2019, the Supreme Court of India gave the historic verdict in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case, popularly called the Ayodhya Verdict. Which High Court in India referred this case to the Supreme Court after 2010?
97. Three Agriculture Bills were signed by the President of India, after both Houses of the Parliament had passed earlier, on 27th September, 2020. Which of the following is not a part of this package?
98. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) partnered with which company to launch a curriculum on Digital Safety and Augmented Reality for students and educators?
99. Which tribe of Assam organized the Judima Festival in the middle of December 2020 to promote its art and culture, performing arts and ethnic practices?
100. During 27th September, 2020 and 10th November, 2020, a fierce battle was fought between two countries for the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh. Which are the two countries?