General Studies Paper-6 by Maniram Sharma is a comprehensive and Assam-specific guidebook, crafted according to the latest syllabus prescribed by the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) for the Combined Competitive (Mains) Examination. This paper is unique to APSC and plays a crucial role in assessing a candidate’s understanding of the state's core administrative, cultural, environmental, and socio-economic aspects.

The book presents well-organized content that encompasses the following critical areas:

• Assam’s political and administrative structure

• Geography, natural resources, and biodiversity of Assam

• Socio-economic issues including poverty, unemployment, and migration

• Assam’s culture, festivals, languages, and heritage

• Regional development, rural and urban governance

• Environment-related challenges specific to Assam

• Assam's contribution to freedom struggle and post-independence politics

• Current issues and government schemes in Assam

Each chapter includes updated data, case references, and exam-focused analysis, helping aspirants develop an in-depth and analytical approach toward state-centric topics. Special focus is given to descriptive answer writing as per the APSC Mains pattern.

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Unit 1–11: Ancient & Early Medieval Assam History

1. Prehistoric Assam

2. Proto-historic Period of Assam History

3. The Political and Mythological Kings of Kamarupa

4. Kamarupa’s Geography

5. Sources to Reconstruct the History of Assam

6. Varman Dynasty of Kamarupa

7. Mlechchha Dynasty

8. Pala Dynasty of Kamarupa

9. Pala Rulers of Kamarupa

10. Successors of Kamarupa

11. Khen Dynasty

Unit 12–19: Medieval Assam History

12. The Koch Dynasty

13. The Ahom Kingdom

14. Mughal Invasions and Koch-Ahom Relations

15. Administration of the Ahoms

16. Neo-Vaishnavism of Srimanta Sankardeva

17. Moamoria Rebellion

18. Decline of the Ahom Kingdom

19. Medieval History of Assam

Unit 20–26: Modern Assam History

20. Treaty of Yandaboo and Its Effects

21. Condition of the People after Yandaboo

22. Economic Changes under British Rule

23. British Occupation and Its Effects

24. Non-cooperation, Civil Disobedience, Literature and Organisations

25. Modern History of Assam and Freedom Movement

26. Popular Rebellions, Peasant and Tribal Revolts in Assam in the British Period

Society, Culture & Heritage

Unit 27–33

27. Tribes of Assam

28. Literature of Assam

29. Tradition and Culture of Assam

30. Architecture and Heritage

31. Arts

32. Painting

33. Handicrafts

Unit 34–39

34. Fairs and Festivals

35. Folk Music

36. Popular Folk Musical Instruments

37. Folk Dances

38. Religious Movements in Assam

39. Leading Personalities of Assam

Geography, Resources & Polity

Unit 40–48

40. Geography of Assam

41. Major Physiographic Divisions of Assam

42. Natural Resources of Assam

43. Climate of Assam

44. Natural Vegetations and Forest Resources

45. Wildlife and Biodiversity

46. Mines and Minerals

47. Population and Demography

48. Major Industries

Unit 49–53

49. Governor

50. Chief Minister and His Council of Ministers

51. State Assembly of Assam

52. High Court of Assam

53. Assam Public Service Commission

Governance, Economy, and Social Justice

Unit 54–68

54. District Administration in Assam

55. State Human Rights Commission (Assam)

56. State Election Commission (Assam)

57. State Information Commission (Assam)

58. Public Policy in the Context of Assam

59. Legal Rights and Citizens’ Charter (in Assam context)

60. Economy of Assam: Macro-overview

61. Major Agricultural, Industrial and Service Sector Issues

62. Infrastructure and Resources

63. Major Development Projects, Programmes and Schemes

64. Government Welfare Schemes for SC/ST/Backward Class/Minorities/Disabled/Destitute/Women/Children/Old Age People/Farmers and Labourers

65. Bio-diversity (in the context of Assam)

66. Environment (in the context of Assam)

67. Security Issues (in the context of Assam)

68. Disaster Management (with special reference to Assam)