APPSC Group 2 exam 2019: Paper 2 (Indian constitution) analysis/source/strategy

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Que #	Question asked in the examination	Source
1	Who was the first LokaAyukta of Integrated State of Andhra Pradesh	The hindu newspaper https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/Subhashan-Reddy-sworn-in-as-Lokayukta/article12555222.ece
2	When was the National Anthem officially adopted by the Constituent assembly as the Indian National anthem	M.Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity (5th Edition)– chapter 2
3	What are the rational aspects of Right to Information Act?
4	Pradhan ManthriUjjwala Yojana Schemes is meant for	Government scheme (Press Information Bureau)
5	The main objective of the National Development Council is
6	Which of the following subject comes under the Central Government:	M.Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity (5th Edition)– chapter 14
7	If the State fail to carry out directives of the Union Government, the President can	M.Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity (5th Edition)– chapter 17
8	Which of the following State in India first establish the Lokayuktha?	M.Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity (5th Edition)– chapter 59
9	Who appoints the Chairman and Members of National Commission for minorities?	Website of NCM http://www.ncm.nic.in/homepage/homepage.php Laxmikanth’s Governance book – chapter 11
10	On which date National Unity Day is celebrated in India?	The Hindu Newspaper https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/national-unity-day-celebrated/article29845404.ece
11	Which of the following Political parties is/are National Political Parties? 1. DMK 2. Revolutionary Socialist Party 3. All India Forward Black 4. Peasants and Workers Party of India Choose the correct answer from the codes given below codes:	General understanding from The hindu newspaper
12	Which of the Article provide for the Reservation of seats for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Panchayat Raj Institutions:	M.Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity (5th Edition)– chapter 38
13	Match list-I (Functionaries) with list-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below lists: List-I (Functionaries) List-II (Institution) A. Sarpanch 1. Municipal Corporation B. Chairperson 2. Village Panchayat C. Mayor 3. Municipality D. Councillor 4. Cantonment Board 5. Ward	M.Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity (5th Edition)– chapter 38 & 39
14	Which of the following is an example of Direct Democracy?
15	How many Municipalities are there in Andhra Pradesh at present:	GK
16	Which Committee first suggested Constitutional Status for Panchayati Raj Institutions:	M.Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity (5th Edition)– chapter 38
17	Which Article of the Constitution of India provides for Co-operation between the States:	M.Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity (5th Edition)– chapter 15
18	The Constitution of India adopted the Federal System from the Act of:	M.Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity (5th Edition)– chapter 3
19	Which Article of the Constitution declares India shall be a “Union of States”:	M.Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity (5th Edition)– chapter 3
20	From which Constitution the concept of concurrent list has borrowed	M.Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity (5th Edition)– chapter 3 (table 3.4)
21	Who appoints the Chairman of Finance Commission	M.Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity (5th Edition)– chapter 45
22	At present how many States in India are having Legislative Councils:	M.Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity (5th Edition)– chapter 33
23	Which Articles of the Indian Constitution deals with the matters relating to All State Legislature:	M.Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity (5th Edition)– chapter 33
24	Who among the following presidents of India has functioned as the speaker of Lok Sabha:	M.Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity (5th Edition)– chapter 22
25	Which of the following Article deals with the tenure of the President of India:	M.Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity (5th Edition)– chapter 17
26	The Makers of the Constitution of India borrowed the concept of Judicial review from	M.Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity (5th Edition)– chapter 27
27	The first Law Officer of the Government of India is	M.Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity (5th Edition)– chapter 50
28	The maximum numbers of Union Council of ministers shall not exceed	M.Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity (5th Edition)– chapter 20
29	Which of the following Article of the Indian Constitution deals with Pardoning power of the Indian President:	M.Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity (5th Edition)– chapter 17
30	Who elect the Vice President of India?	M.Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity (5th Edition)– chapter 18
31	Committee on Public undertakings is a:	M.Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity (5th Edition)– chapter 23
32	The subject of Education is included in	M.Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity (5th Edition)– chapter 14
33	Which Article of the Constitution of India deals with the Fundamental Duties	M.Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity (5th Edition)– chapter 9
34	Right to Privacy is contained in
35	Which writ give the meaning of “we command” in literally	M.Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity (5th Edition)– chapter 7
36	The amending power of the Constitution of India is descried in Article:	M.Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity (5th Edition)– chapter 10
37	Who said the Indian Constitution is the elephantine size:	M.Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity (5th Edition)– chapter 3
38	The drafting Committee was appointed by the resolution of the Constituent Assembly on:	M.Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity (5th Edition)– chapter 2
39	Under which scheme of Government of Andhra Pradesh, the entire outstanding bank loan amount to Women Cooperative Societies as on 11 April, 2019 is going to be reimbursed?	Newspaper or Andhra Pradesh Magazine
40	Stand up India scheme provides loans to at least one Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe borrower and at least one-woman borrower per bank branch for setting up	Government Scheme (PIB)
41	The Governor of Andhra Pradesh has appointed ………………of the gram panchayat as the Marriage officer.
42	AbhayaHastham (Velugu Pension and Insurance Scheme)of GOI-AP is for:
43	Public Sector Undertaking working with a mission for the upliftment of tribal population in Andhra Pradesh since 1956 is:
44	International Women’s Day is celebrated on:	GK based
45	An institution under Government of Andhra Pradesh for alleviating poverty and empowering all poor households in both rural and urban areas is:
46	Which of the following banks has launched the PattabhiSitaramayya-Self Business Group (PS-SBG) scheme for rural women of the state to support them in starting own businesses?	The Hindu Newspaper
47	The convergence of schemes of which two ministries is implemented under ICDS Scheme:
48	Community Development Programme was initiated to	M.Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity (5th Edition)– chapter 38
49	A people-sensitive support structure to facilitate poverty reduction through social mobilization and improvement of livelihoods of rural poor established by Govt of AP is:
50	A Gram Sabha at the village level is	M.Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity (5th Edition)– chapter 38
51	The pilot project of SHG-Bank linkage- ‘linking SHGs with Banks” was launched by	Newspaper articles
52	District wise Potential linked credit plans (PLPs) are prepared by	Newspaper articles
53	Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) were set up on recommendations of	gK based
54	This legislation in AP against indiscriminate digging of borewells is	Deep reading of polity based articles from Newspaper
55	Parliament members can select villages for development under which of the following schemes	Government Scheme (Press Information Bureau)
56	Gram Panchayat meetings are convened by	M.Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity (5th Edition)– chapter 38
57	Match the List –1 (Name of the Act) with List-2 (Year of enactment) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. List –1 List –2 Sl.No Name of the Act Sl.No Year of enactment I. The Essential Commodities Act A 1954 II. The Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marketing ) Act B 2006 III. The prevention of Food Adulteration Act C 1955 IV. Food Safety and Standards Act D 1937	Deep reading of polity based articles from Newspaper
58	Prevention, prohibition and Redressal Act 2013 addresses	Deep reading of polity based articles from Newspaper
59	Which of the following is not a fundamental right	M.Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity (5th Edition)– chapter 7
60	The Rehabilitation Council of India Act, 1992 provides	Deep reading of polity based articles from Newspaper
61	What are the provisions of the directive principles under Article 45 of our constitution?	M.Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity (5th Edition)– chapter 8
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63	Indira Prabha Scheme introduced by Y.S.Rajasekhara Reddy aims at
64	What is the full form of DWCRA?	GK based
65	Compelling to incriminate himself in a case is	M.Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity (5th Edition)– chapter 7
66	Preamble is a part of the Constitution and relates to its basic structure Frame work was held in	M.Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity (5th Edition)– chapter 4 & 11
67	The chief source of political power in India is
68	A law is void only to the extent of inconsistency with fundamental rights and if that part is severable, the law remains valid and alive which is consistent with fundamental rights. This doctrine is	Deep reading of polity based articles from Newspaper
69	Right to life” does not include “right to die”. It has been held in case of	The Hindu newspaper https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/death-with-dignity/article23009854.ece
70	Article 23 of the Indian Constitution prohibits	M.Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity (5th Edition)– chapter 7
71	High Court judge holds office until they attain the age of	M.Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity (5th Edition)– chapter 34
72	The officers of the State Legislative Assembly are	M.Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity (5th Edition)– chapter 33
73	Delegated legislation means that	M.Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity (5th Edition)– chapter 22
74	The Chairman and other members of Union Public Service Commission Shall be appointed by	M.Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity (5th Edition)– chapter 43
75	Rajmannar committee was setup by Tamilnadu government to	M.Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity (5th Edition)– chapter 14

Strategy for the upcoming exam:

Thorough analysis of this past paper clearly shows one thing i.e. mastery of one book is enough to get more than 40 marks easily.

In this exam out of 75 questions, 44 questions can be easily answered if one is well versed with that one book.

So the book which one should read and revise multiple times for this paper is M.Laxmikanth’s Indian polity.

The other key requirement is reading all the polity based articles like judgements, amendments, acts, bills, etc from the Hindu newspaper.

Note polity based key points related to Andhrapradesh state from a good regional newspaper and the Hindu newspaper.