APPSC Group-I Mains 2016, Paper V
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- 1Mention the main objectives of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy, 2013 of India.10 marks · Science, Technology & Innovation: policies, institutions, achievements
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 5Write a note on Local Area Network (LAN).10 marks · Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- 6What is ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)? Narrate the critical issues in execution of ERP Projects.10 marks · Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- 7What is cloud computing? Explain briefly about AP Cloud Initiative?10 marks · Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- 8Describe Fiber Grid Project of Andhra Pradesh.10 marks · Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- 9Describe the MOM (Mars Orbiter Mission – Mangalyaan) programme of India? What are its distinguishing features?10 marks · Indian Space Programme, ISRO, Satellites and DRDO
- 10Explain the applications of Remote Sensing technology in agriculture.10 marks · Indian Space Programme, ISRO, Satellites and DRDO
- 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
- 12Write a short note on: (i) Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) (ii) Environmental monitoring10 marks · Indian Space Programme, ISRO, Satellites and DRDO
- 13Write a short note on Shale Gas Revolution.10 marks · Energy: needs, resources, policy; Nuclear programme and policy
- 14Discuss the scope of renewable energy in the scenario of energy crisis?10 marks · Energy: needs, resources, policy; Nuclear programme and policy
- 15Give a detailed list of barriers to renewable energy?10 marks · Energy: needs, resources, policy; Nuclear programme and policy
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 19Write a note on Andhra Pradesh Sand Mining Policy, 2016.10 marks · Development vs Environment: natural resources, climate change, EIA, natural disasters
- 20Give a brief note on the following: (i) Sustainable agriculture (ii) Acid Rain5 marks · Development vs Environment: natural resources, climate change, EIA, natural disasters
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 24Explain the details of Tsunami Warning System of India.10 marks · Development vs Environment: natural resources, climate change, EIA, natural disasters
- 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
- 26Describe impact of human beings on water resources.5 marks · Development vs Environment: natural resources, climate change, EIA, natural disasters
- 27Classify dams based on structure and design.10 marks · Development vs Environment: natural resources, climate change, EIA, natural disasters
- 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
- 29What is Soil Pollution and how it is caused?10 marks · Pollution & solid waste; global issues; environmental legislation; disaster management policy; agricultural revolutions
- 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
- 31Narrate various types and the characteristics of Solid Waste.10 marks · Pollution & solid waste; global issues; environmental legislation; disaster management policy; agricultural revolutions
- 32Write a short note on the following: (i) Pyrolysis (ii) Incineration10 marks · Pollution & solid waste; global issues; environmental legislation; disaster management policy; agricultural revolutions
- 33Describe Impact of Ozone layer depletion on different living organisms?5 marks · Pollution & solid waste; global issues; environmental legislation; disaster management policy; agricultural revolutions
- 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
- 35Narrate the functions of State Pollution Control Board.10 marks · Pollution & solid waste; global issues; environmental legislation; disaster management policy; agricultural revolutions
- 36Discuss the common challenges in any disaster management plan.10 marks · Pollution & solid waste; global issues; environmental legislation; disaster management policy; agricultural revolutions
- 37What is eco system? Explain the food chain system in eco systems?10 marks · Biotechnology & Nanotechnology: scope, ethics, genetic engineering, biodiversity, fermentation, immuno-diagnosis
- 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
- 39Narrate the impact of urbanisation on bio-diversity.10 marks · Biotechnology & Nanotechnology: scope, ethics, genetic engineering, biodiversity, fermentation, immuno-diagnosis
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 44Give an account of the following: (i) Autotrophic Vs. Heterotrophic plants (ii) Symbiosis10 marks · Biotechnology & Nanotechnology: scope, ethics, genetic engineering, biodiversity, fermentation, immuno-diagnosis
- 45What are essential oils? Enumerate the important uses of essential oils?10 marks · Biotechnology & Nanotechnology: scope, ethics, genetic engineering, biodiversity, fermentation, immuno-diagnosis
- 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(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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 51Explain the preventive measures to be taken to avoid common infections.10 marks · Human diseases; genetic engineering basics; biotechnology in agriculture; vaccines
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 55What is plant tissue culture? Write applications of tissue culture in agriculture?10 marks · Human diseases; genetic engineering basics; biotechnology in agriculture; vaccines
- 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
- 57What is 'Golden Rice'? Describe its advantages?10 marks · Human diseases; genetic engineering basics; biotechnology in agriculture; vaccines
- 58What is immunisation? Briefly write the history of development of vaccines?10 marks · Human diseases; genetic engineering basics; biotechnology in agriculture; vaccines
- 59Give a detailed note on 'Triple Vaccination'.10 marks · Human diseases; genetic engineering basics; biotechnology in agriculture; vaccines
- 60Biotechnological intervention has transformed the vaccination technology' – Discuss.10 marks · Human diseases; genetic engineering basics; biotechnology in agriculture; vaccines