APPSC GROUP 1 MAINS EXAM
SOCIAL
CULTURAL HISTORY OF ANDHRA PRADESH – PREVIOUS YEAR’S EXAMINATION QUESTIONS
(2011, 2012, 2016, & 2017):
1. Discuss the Socio-Economic and religious conditions
during the period of Satavahanas in Ancient AndhraDesa.
2. Write an essay on the growth of Buddhhism in ancient
Andhra Desa and the salient features of Buddhist Art and Architecture with
examples.
3. Discuss the socio-economic conditions in medieval
Andhra desa with special reference to the kakatiyas.
4. Evaluate the contribution of qutub shahis to the
telugu language and literature
5. Trace the origin and growth of Adi-Andhra movement in
modern Andhra Desa and examine the role of Gurram Joshua and Boyi Bheemana in
the growth of Dalit consciousness.
6. Critically examine the role of socialists and
commuinists in the freedom movement in Andhra desa between the years 1935 –
1947.
7. Bring out the significance of socio cultural awakening
in Telangana with reference to the role of Adi-Hindu and Andhra Mahasabha
movements.
8. Critically examine the role of Hyderabad state
congress in the freedom movement of the Nizam State.
9. Assess the role of communists in the Telangana people
Armed struggle.
10. Explain the social structure during the satavahanas
period and also discuss the contributions of Satavahanas to the society.
11. Give an account of the socio-cultural and religious
conditions of the people after the downfall of satavahana dynasty
12. Describe the Kakatiya style of architecture and
discuss how the agriculture and irrigation system was developed during that
period.
13. Evaluate the development of Telugu language and
literature between AD 1000 to 1565 with special reference to women poets.
14. Discuss the role of the Andhra during the different
phases of National movement.
15. Examine the growth and development of communist
ideology and literary contributions of the great poet Sri-Sri and others in
Andhra.
16. Write an essay on the life of rural people and
agrarian conditions under the Asaf Jahi’s rule.
17. Explain the reasons for the socio – cultural awakening
and dalit movements in Telangana.
18. Analyse the fundamental base for Telangana peoples
Armed struggle and the historical significance of the movement.
19. Critically examine the situations that led to
integration of Hyderabad state into the Indian Union and later formation of
Andhra Pradesh.
20. Briefly describe the political fortunes and cultural
contribution of Ikshavakus.
21. Describe the contribution of Eastern Chalukyas to
literature, art and architecture.
22. Comment on the contribution of Qutubshahis to Telugu
language and literature.
23. Write about poet Molla, her work and style.
24. Comment on the contribution of literary works of
Gurram Joshua in social reform
25. Illustrate the salient features of literary works of
Dr.Boyi Bheemana
26. Describe the contribution of Andhra Mahasabha in socio
cultural development.
27. Describe vandemataram movement and its impact on
freedom struggle in Andhra Pradesh.
28. Trace the reasons for success and subsequent failure
of Telangana peoples armed struggle.
29. Who are Razakars and what was their role in resisting
integration of Hyderabad state in the Indian Union.
30. Trace the origin and expansion of the satavahana power
and describe their contribution to religion and literature.
31. Explain the political significance of Vengi chalukyas
and describe their role in moulding the culture of the Andhras.
32. Critically Analyse the growth of telugu language and
literature between 1000 AD and 1500 AD.
33. Describe the characteristics of Vijayanagara Architecture.
34. State the influence of Brahma samaj movement on the
social reformers of Andhra and highlight how that ideology is reflected in
their writings.
35. Assess the role of western education and contribution
of Christian missionaries in the socio cultural awakening in Andhra.
36. Critically examine the objectives and results of the
movement of Tripuraneni Ramaswasmy chowdhary.
37. Describe the reasons and state the important events
that led to the formation of Andhra Pradesh State in 1956.
38. Evaluate the seriousness of the problems in reorganisation
of Andhra Pradesh with reference to the financial position of the state of
Andhra Pradesh immediately after reorganisation.
39. Explain the problems encountered till now in
bifurcation of assets of institutions mentioned in schedule IX and schedule X
of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act 2014.
40. Trace the concept of events leading to the formation of AP