APPSC
GROUP 1 PRELIMS SYLLABUS
PAPER -1
(A)
HISTORY & CULTURE (30 MARKS)
1. Indus Valley Civilization: Features, Sites,
Society, Cultural History, Art and Religion. Vedic Age- Mahajanapadas,
Religions-Jainism and Buddhism.
2. The Maghadas, the Mauryan , Foreign invasions
on India and their impact, the Kushans. The Sathavahanas the Sangam Age, the
Sungas, the Gupta Empire -their Administration- Social, Religious and Economic
conditions-Art, Architecture, Literature, Science and Technology.
3. The kanauj and their contributions, South
Indian Dynasties - The Badami Chalukayas, the Rastrakutas, the Kalyani
Chalukayas, the Cholas, the Hoyasalas, the Kakatiyas and Reddis.
4. The Delhi Sultanate, Vijaynagar Empire and
the Mughal Empire, the Bhakti Movement and Sufism.
5. Important Dynasties of concerned State- their
rulers - Administration, Economy, Society, Religion, Literature, Arts and
Architecture.
6. The European Trading companies in India-
their struggle for supremacy with special reference to Bengal, Madras, Mysore,
Andhra and Telangana, Governor-Generals and Viceroys.
7. Indian War of Independence of 1857 - Origin,
Nature, causes, consequences and significance with special reference to Concerned
State, Religious and Social Reform Movements in 19th century in India and
Concerned State, India's Freedom Movement, Revolutionaries in India and Abroad.
8. Mahatma Gandhi, his thoughts, Principles and
Philosophy. Important Satyagrahas, the Role of Sardar Patel in Freedom Movement
and Post - independence consolidation.
9. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, his life and contribution
to making of Indian Constitution, India after Independence - Reorganization of
the States in India.
(B)
CONSTITUTION, POLITY, SOCIAL JUSTICE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS . (30 MARKS)
10. Indian Constitution: Evolution, features,
Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State
Policy, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure.
11. Functions and Responsibilities of the Union
and the States, Parliament and State Legislatures: Structure, Function, Power
and Privileges. Issues and challenges pertaining to Federal Structure:
Devolution of Power and Finances up to local levels and Challenges therein.
12. Constitutional Authorities: Powers,
Functions and Responsibilities.
13. Panchayati Raj.
14. Public Policy and Governance.
15. Impact of Liberalization, Privatization and
Globalization on Governance.
16. Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi-judicial
bodies.
17. Rights Issues (Human rights, Women rights,
SC/ST rights, Child rights) etc.
18. India's Foreign Policy — International
Relations — Important Institutions, Agencies and Fora, their structure and
mandate.
19. Important Policies and Programmes of Central
and State Governments.
(C)
INDIAN AND ANDHRA PRADESH ECONOMY AND PLANNING (30 MARKS)
20. Economic development in India since
Independence- role of planning, Niti Ayog, India’s economic problems such as
poverty and unemployment, agrarian crisis, irrigation and water, sustainable
development, inflation and balance of payments, growth with stability, growth
with Social justice
21. Centre State relations - Finance
Commissions, Sharing of Resources between Centre and States – implications of
GST sharing – Decentralization
22. India’s Economic reforms –Banking,
Financial, trade and social sector; New challenges in a Globalized context –
Global competition, Financial market instabilities, FDI flows, Impact of GST on
Commerce and Industry.
23. Trends and patterns in structure of
population over time – growth rate, gender, rural-urban migration, literacy,
regional - Physical Quality of Life Index. Human Development Index, Human
Poverty Gender Development Index, National Happiness Index.
24. Environmental degradation and challenges -
Sustainable Development and Environment Protection.
25. Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and its
Administrative, Economic, Social, Cultural, Political, and legal implications -
Implications to financial resources of state government.
26. Growth of post-bifurcation infrastructure
development and opportunities for investments, Cultural demographic impact –
irrigation projects and their impact on agriculture – Poverty Alleviation and
Social Welfare Programmes.
27. Employment potential in Andhra Pradesh –
Skill Development Programmes – Government initiatives
(D)
GEOGRAPHY (30 MARKS)
28. General Geography: Earth in Solar system,
Motion of the Earth, Concept of time, Season, Internal Structure of the Earth,
Major landforms and their features. Atmosphere-structure and composition,
elements and factors of Climate, Airmasses and Fronts, atmospheric
disturbances, climate change. Oceans: Physical, chemical and biological
characteristics, Hydrological Distasters, Marine and Continental resources.
29. Physical: World, India and concerned State :
Major physical divisions, Earthquakes, landslides, Natural drainage, climatic
changes and regions, Monsoon, Natural Vegetation, Parks and Sanctuaries, Major
Soil types, Rocks and Minerals.
30. Social: World, India and concerned State :
distribution, density, growth, Sex-ratio, Literacy, Occupational Structure, SC
and ST Population, Rural-Urban components, Racial, tribal, religious and
linguistic groups, urbanization, migration and metropolitan regions.
31. Economic: World, India and concerned State:
Major sectors of economy, Agriculture, Industry and Services, their salient
features. Basic Industries-Agro, mineral, forest, fuel and manpower based
Industries, Transport and Trade, Pattern and Issues.
PAPER -II – GENERAL APTITUDE
Marks:
120 No.of Questions:120 Time: 120 Minutes
A.
GENERAL MENTAL ABILITY , ADMINISTRATIVE AND PSYCOLOGICAL ABILITIES ( 60 MARKS)
1. Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability.
2. Number Series, Coding —Decoding.
3. Problems related to Relations.
4. Shapes and their Sub-sections, Venn Diagram.
5. Problems based on Clocks, Calendar and Age.
6. Number system and order of Magnitude.
7. Linear Equations - in one or two Variables.
8. Ratio, proportion and variation.
9. Average of mean, median, mode — including
weighted mean.
10. Power and exponent, Square, Square Root,
Cube Root, H.C.F. and L.C.M.
11. Percentage, Simple and Compound Interest,
Profit and loss.
12. Time and Work, Time and Distance, Speed and
Distance.
13. Area and Perimeter of Simple Geometrical
Shapes, Volume and Surface Area of Sphere, Cone, Cylinder, cubes and Cuboids.
14. Lines, angels and common geometrical figures
— properties of transverse of parallel lines, properties of related to measure
of sides of a triangles, Pythagoras theoreth, quadrilateral, rectangle,
parallelogram, and rhombus.
15. Introduction to algebra — BODMAS,
simplification of weird symbols.
16. Data interpretation, Data Analysis, Data
sufficiency, and concepts of Probability.
17. Emotional Intelligence: Understanding and
analyzing emotions, Dimensions of emotional intelligence, Self motivation,
Emotional stability, Managing relations, Integrity, Self development, Value
orientation, Commitment, Altruistic behavior, Coping with emotions, overcoming
functional fixedness.
18. Empathy and Coping with stress: Sensitivity,
Objectivity, Social inclination, Social responsibility, Openness, Compassion,
Optimism, Self awareness, Self acceptance, Planning ability, Objectivity,
Relaxation ability, Stability, Reality orientation, Resilience.
19. Decision Making and Problem solving:
Objectivity, Divergent thinking ability, Perception of situation, Synthetic
ability, Rationality, General intelligence, Anticipation and consequence.
20. Social Intelligence and Interpersonal
skills: Sympathy, Tolerance, Healthy distance, Patience, Cooperativeness,
Sensitivity, Compassion, sense of humour, Memory and Optimism, Reciprocality,
Etiquette, Lack of prejudice.
21. Critical thinking and Creative thinking:
Seeing problems, Unusual uses, Consequences test, Inquisitiveness, Persistency,
Novelty, Fluency, Flexibility, Originality, Anticipation of consequences,
Analytical abilities, Independent thinking, Un conditionality, Analysis of the
situation, Evaluation of the situation, Reaching a conclusion.
22. Assessment of Personality: Independence,
Wellbeing, Social presence, Self control, Managerial potential, Extra version,
Agreeability, trust, warmth, assertive, Positive attitude.
(B)
(i) SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ( 30 MARKS)
23. Science and Technology: Nature and Scope of
Science & Technology; Relevance of Science & Technology to the day to
day life; National Policy on Science, Technology and Innovation; Institutes and
Organization in India promoting integration of Science, Technology and
Innovation, their activities and contribution; Contribution of Prominent Indian
Scientists.
24. Information and Communication Technology
(ICT): Nature and Scope of ICT; ICT in day to day life; ICT and Industry; ICT
and Governance - Various government schemes promoting use of ICT, E-Governance
programmes and services; Netiquettes; Cyber Security Concerns - National Cyber
Crime Policy.
25. Technology in Space & Defence: Evolution
of Indian Space Programme; Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) — it's
activities and achievements; Various Satellite Programmes — Satellites for
Telecommunication, Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), Indian
Remote Sensing (IRS) Satellites; Satellites for defence, Eduset or Satellites
for academic purposes; Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)-
vision, mission and activities.
26. Energy Requirement and Efficiency: India's
existing energy needs and deficit; India's Energy Resources and Dependence,
Energy policy of India - Government Policies and Programmes. Solar, Wind and
Nuclear energy
27. Environmental Science: Issues and concerns
related to environment; Its legal aspects, policies and treaties for the
protection of environment at the national and the international level;
Biodiversity- its importance and concerns; Climate Change, International
Initiatives (Policies, Protocols) and India's commitment; Forest and Wildlife -
Legal framework for Forest and Wildlife Conservation in India; Environmental
Hazards, pollution, carbon emission, Global warming. National Action plans on
Climate Change and Disaster management. Biotechnology and Nanotechnology;
Nature, Scope and application, Ethical, Social, and Legal issues, Government
Policies. Genetic Engineering; Issues related to it and its impact on human
life. Health & Environment.
B
(ii) - CURRENT EVENTS OF REGIONAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL IMPORTANCE (30
MARKS)