APPSC Group-I Mains 2016, Paper V

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  1. 1Mention the main objectives of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy, 2013 of India.10 marks · Science, Technology & Innovation: policies, institutions, achievements
  2. 2Write a short note on the following: (i) Post Harvest Technology (PHT) (ii) Oilseeds Production Programme (OPP)10 marks · Science, Technology & Innovation: policies, institutions, achievements
  3. 3Briefly state the salient features of the National Data Sharing and Accessibility Policy, 2012 and its benefits?10 marks · Science, Technology & Innovation: policies, institutions, achievements
  4. 4Write a brief note on the following: (i) Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) (ii) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)10 marks · Science, Technology & Innovation: policies, institutions, achievements
  5. 5Write a note on Local Area Network (LAN).10 marks · Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
  6. 6What is ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)? Narrate the critical issues in execution of ERP Projects.10 marks · Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
  7. 7What is cloud computing? Explain briefly about AP Cloud Initiative?10 marks · Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
  8. 8Describe Fiber Grid Project of Andhra Pradesh.10 marks · Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
  9. 9Describe the MOM (Mars Orbiter Mission – Mangalyaan) programme of India? What are its distinguishing features?10 marks · Indian Space Programme, ISRO, Satellites and DRDO
  10. 10Explain the applications of Remote Sensing technology in agriculture.10 marks · Indian Space Programme, ISRO, Satellites and DRDO
  11. 11Write a short note on the following: (i) Broadband digital communication (ii) Fixed-Satellite Services (FSS)10 marks · Indian Space Programme, ISRO, Satellites and DRDO
  12. 12Write a short note on: (i) Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) (ii) Environmental monitoring10 marks · Indian Space Programme, ISRO, Satellites and DRDO
  13. 13Write a short note on Shale Gas Revolution.10 marks · Energy: needs, resources, policy; Nuclear programme and policy
  14. 14Discuss the scope of renewable energy in the scenario of energy crisis?10 marks · Energy: needs, resources, policy; Nuclear programme and policy
  15. 15Give a detailed list of barriers to renewable energy?10 marks · Energy: needs, resources, policy; Nuclear programme and policy
  16. 16Narrate Nuclear Power growth in India. Add a note on Nuclear Fuel reserves in the country.10 marks · Energy: needs, resources, policy; Nuclear programme and policy
  17. 17What is Environmentalism? Briefly state the problems does our planet face and suggest the solutions.10 marks · Development vs Environment: natural resources, climate change, EIA, natural disasters
  18. 18What is meant by mineral resources? How they form? Write about different types of mineral resources.10 marks · Development vs Environment: natural resources, climate change, EIA, natural disasters
  19. 19Write a note on Andhra Pradesh Sand Mining Policy, 2016.10 marks · Development vs Environment: natural resources, climate change, EIA, natural disasters
  20. 20Give a brief note on the following: (i) Sustainable agriculture (ii) Acid Rain5 marks · Development vs Environment: natural resources, climate change, EIA, natural disasters
  21. 21Describe the procedure for obtaining Environmental Clearance under Environment Impact Assessment Notification, 2006.10 marks · Development vs Environment: natural resources, climate change, EIA, natural disasters
  22. 22List-out the projects/activities for which public consultation is not required for issue of prior Environmental Clearance.10 marks · Development vs Environment: natural resources, climate change, EIA, natural disasters
  23. 23Distinguish between a Hazard and a Disaster? Narrate various types of natural disasters, the coastal seashore areas are prone to?10 marks · Development vs Environment: natural resources, climate change, EIA, natural disasters
  24. 24Explain the details of Tsunami Warning System of India.10 marks · Development vs Environment: natural resources, climate change, EIA, natural disasters
  25. 25What is El Nino? What are the causes of El Nino? Discuss the scenario of impact of El Nino on global agriculture.5 marks · Development vs Environment: natural resources, climate change, EIA, natural disasters
  26. 26Describe impact of human beings on water resources.5 marks · Development vs Environment: natural resources, climate change, EIA, natural disasters
  27. 27Classify dams based on structure and design.10 marks · Development vs Environment: natural resources, climate change, EIA, natural disasters
  28. 28Discuss the basis and justification required for suitability of a crop and cropping pattern.10 marks · Development vs Environment: natural resources, climate change, EIA, natural disasters
  29. 29What is Soil Pollution and how it is caused?10 marks · Pollution & solid waste; global issues; environmental legislation; disaster management policy; agricultural revolutions
  30. 30Describe noise pollution and explain the various control and preventive measures to be taken to control noise pollution.10 marks · Pollution & solid waste; global issues; environmental legislation; disaster management policy; agricultural revolutions
  31. 31Narrate various types and the characteristics of Solid Waste.10 marks · Pollution & solid waste; global issues; environmental legislation; disaster management policy; agricultural revolutions
  32. 32Write a short note on the following: (i) Pyrolysis (ii) Incineration10 marks · Pollution & solid waste; global issues; environmental legislation; disaster management policy; agricultural revolutions
  33. 33Describe Impact of Ozone layer depletion on different living organisms?5 marks · Pollution & solid waste; global issues; environmental legislation; disaster management policy; agricultural revolutions
  34. 34Write the main points of the agreement reached at United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 21) held at Paris in December, 2015. What was India's stand at the conference?10 marks · Pollution & solid waste; global issues; environmental legislation; disaster management policy; agricultural revolutions
  35. 35Narrate the functions of State Pollution Control Board.10 marks · Pollution & solid waste; global issues; environmental legislation; disaster management policy; agricultural revolutions
  36. 36Discuss the common challenges in any disaster management plan.10 marks · Pollution & solid waste; global issues; environmental legislation; disaster management policy; agricultural revolutions
  37. 37What is eco system? Explain the food chain system in eco systems?10 marks · Biotechnology & Nanotechnology: scope, ethics, genetic engineering, biodiversity, fermentation, immuno-diagnosis
  38. 38Describe the major threats to bio-diversity. Explain different types of bio-diversities.10 marks · Biotechnology & Nanotechnology: scope, ethics, genetic engineering, biodiversity, fermentation, immuno-diagnosis
  39. 39Narrate the impact of urbanisation on bio-diversity.10 marks · Biotechnology & Nanotechnology: scope, ethics, genetic engineering, biodiversity, fermentation, immuno-diagnosis
  40. 40Explain the following: (i) National Bureau of Plant Generic Resources (NBPGR) (ii) Wild-life sanctuaries.10 marks · Biotechnology & Nanotechnology: scope, ethics, genetic engineering, biodiversity, fermentation, immuno-diagnosis
  41. 41What is yeast fermentation? Explain industrial use of yeast in making different products?10 marks · Biotechnology & Nanotechnology: scope, ethics, genetic engineering, biodiversity, fermentation, immuno-diagnosis
  42. 42What is Lactic acid fermentation? Explain how different products can be made by fermentation of milk?10 marks · Biotechnology & Nanotechnology: scope, ethics, genetic engineering, biodiversity, fermentation, immuno-diagnosis
  43. 43Write a short note on: (i) Edible vaccines (ii) ELISA test (iii) Autoimmune diseases10 marks · Biotechnology & Nanotechnology: scope, ethics, genetic engineering, biodiversity, fermentation, immuno-diagnosis
  44. 44Give an account of the following: (i) Autotrophic Vs. Heterotrophic plants (ii) Symbiosis10 marks · Biotechnology & Nanotechnology: scope, ethics, genetic engineering, biodiversity, fermentation, immuno-diagnosis
  45. 45What are essential oils? Enumerate the important uses of essential oils?10 marks · Biotechnology & Nanotechnology: scope, ethics, genetic engineering, biodiversity, fermentation, immuno-diagnosis
  46. 46What is a phytohormone? Mention different groups of phytohormones with examples? Discuss the present scenario on commercial use of hormones in artificial fruit ripening?10 marks · Biotechnology & Nanotechnology: scope, ethics, genetic engineering, biodiversity, fermentation, immuno-diagnosis
  47. 47(i) What are Lichens? Write their economic importance. (ii) Explain how insects are useful to human beings.10 marks · Biotechnology & Nanotechnology: scope, ethics, genetic engineering, biodiversity, fermentation, immuno-diagnosis
  48. 48Write a short note on the following: (i) Homeostatis (ii) Animal response to Osmotic conditions of the medium10 marks · Biotechnology & Nanotechnology: scope, ethics, genetic engineering, biodiversity, fermentation, immuno-diagnosis
  49. 49What are Vitamins? Give a detailed classification of vitamins mentioning their functions and sources of availability?10 marks · Biotechnology & Nanotechnology: scope, ethics, genetic engineering, biodiversity, fermentation, immuno-diagnosis
  50. 50Explain different patterns of disease outbreak with examples? Differentiate between epidemic and endemic diseases?10 marks · Human diseases; genetic engineering basics; biotechnology in agriculture; vaccines
  51. 51Explain the preventive measures to be taken to avoid common infections.10 marks · Human diseases; genetic engineering basics; biotechnology in agriculture; vaccines
  52. 52Write a brief note on aetiology, mode of spread, symptoms, treatment and preventive measures of malarial parasite?10 marks · Human diseases; genetic engineering basics; biotechnology in agriculture; vaccines
  53. 53What is the cause of Chikungunya? What are its preventive measures and treatment? Give a comparative note on symptomology of Chikungunya and Dengue?10 marks · Human diseases; genetic engineering basics; biotechnology in agriculture; vaccines
  54. 54What is DNA Finger Printing? Explain how it is done. Write its forensic applications.10 marks · Human diseases; genetic engineering basics; biotechnology in agriculture; vaccines
  55. 55What is plant tissue culture? Write applications of tissue culture in agriculture?10 marks · Human diseases; genetic engineering basics; biotechnology in agriculture; vaccines
  56. 56What are Bio fertilizers? Explain different types of bio fertilizers? Write advantages of bio fertilizers?10 marks · Human diseases; genetic engineering basics; biotechnology in agriculture; vaccines
  57. 57What is 'Golden Rice'? Describe its advantages?10 marks · Human diseases; genetic engineering basics; biotechnology in agriculture; vaccines
  58. 58What is immunisation? Briefly write the history of development of vaccines?10 marks · Human diseases; genetic engineering basics; biotechnology in agriculture; vaccines
  59. 59Give a detailed note on 'Triple Vaccination'.10 marks · Human diseases; genetic engineering basics; biotechnology in agriculture; vaccines
  60. 60Biotechnological intervention has transformed the vaccination technology' – Discuss.10 marks · Human diseases; genetic engineering basics; biotechnology in agriculture; vaccines

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