Tuesday, 3 November 2026

APPSC Group 1 Mains Previous questions (2018, 2020, 2025) - Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh

 

1.     Give a brief account of geographical features of Andhra Pradesh

2.     Give a brief account of drainage system of Andhra Pradesh

3.     Critically analyze the components and impacts of the green revolution in India

4.     Give a concise description of Fisheries management and development in India

5.     Write a brief note on the rural and urban population of Andhra Pradesh in the light of the census of India 2011

6.     Write a brief note on tribal population of Andhra Pradesh in the context of Census report of 2011.

7.     In the light of the All-India Tiger Estimation Report 2018, critically evaluate the project tiger.

8.     Briefly describe the flora and fauna of national parks in Andhra Pradesh

9.     Give a brief account of factors responsible for environmental pollution

10. Give a brief account of the concept and importance of sustainable development

11. What are the climatic controls? How do they influence India’s climate?

12. Describe the characteristic features of Black and Alluvial soils of Andhra Pradesh.

13. What are the objectives and key features of Sagarmala project? Why is it important?

14. Discuss the role of sea ports in the economic development of Andhra Pradesh.

15. Give a description of the demographic dividend in the Indian context.

16. What are different types of rural settlements and factors affecting them? Add a note on rural settlement patterns in India

17. Discuss various forest conservation strategies in India.

18. Discuss various in situ conservation strategies of Biodiversity in Andhra Pradesh

19. What is meant by Environmental impact Assessment? Evaluate it. Also give suggestions to make it effective.

20. Define Drought. What are its different types? Add a note on drought prone areas in India.

21. Explain the Physical features of India and Andhra Pradesh, especially the major landforms and geographical characteristics.

22. Examine the features and importance of the major landforms of Andhra Pradesh with special reference to the coastal plains, Eastern Ghats and Deccan Plateau.

23. Discuss the background of agriculture in Andhra Pradesh and critically examine how key agricultural inputs such as rainfall, temperature, irrigation and power are likely to be affected by climate change.

24. Highlight the industrial importance and major manufacturing sectors of Andhra Pradesh.

25. Discuss the spatial patterns of population distribution and urbanization in Andhra Pradesh.

26. Analyze the composition and spatial distribution of Scs, STs and religious communities in Andhra Pradesh as per census 2011.

27. Discuss the key aspects of wildlife conservation and biodiversity in Andhra Pradesh

28. Discuss the vulnerability of Andhra Pradesh to Cyclones and Floods, highlighting the causes, regional patterns and impacts.

29. Analyze the disaster vulnerability of Rayalaseema region in Andhra Pradesh with respect to drought. Discuss the socio-economic consequences.

30. Assess the role of the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) in post disaster pollution management.