<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nGENERAL STUDIES AND MENTAL ABILITY (150M)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nINDIAN HISTORY (30Marks)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\nAncient History<\/strong>: Salient features of Indus Valley Civilization and Vedic age – Emergency of Buddhism and Jainism – Mauryan Empire and Gupta Empire: Their administration, Socio-Economic and Religious Conditions, Art and Architecture, Literature – Harshavardhana and his Achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMedieval History<\/strong>: The Chola Administrative System – Delhi Sultanate and The Mughal Empire:Their Administration, Socio-Economic and Religious Conditions, Art and Architecture, Language and Literature – Bhakti and Sufi Movements – Shivaji and the rise of Maratha Empire – Advent of Europeans.<\/p>\n\n\n\nModern History<\/strong>: 1857 Revolt and its Impact – Rise and Consolidation of British Power in India – Changes in Administration, Social and Cultural Spheres – Social and Religious Reform Movements in the 19th and 20th Century – Indian National Movement: it’s various stages and important contributors and contributions from different parts of the country – Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization within the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n GEOGRAPHY (30Marks)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n General and Physical Geography<\/strong>: The Earth in our Solar System – Interior of the Earth – Major Landforms and their features – Climate: Structure and Composition of Atmosphere – Ocean Water: Tides, Waves, Currents – India and Andhra Pradesh: Major Physiographic features, Climate, Drainage System, Soils and Vegetation – Natural Hazards and Disasters and their Management.<\/p>\n\n\n\nEconomic Geography of India and AP<\/strong>: Natural resources and their distribution – Agriculture and Agro based Activities – Distribution of Major Industries and Major Industrial Regions. Transport, Communication, Tourism and Trade.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHuman Geography of India and AP<\/strong>: Human Development – Demographics – Urbanization and Migration – Racial, Tribal, Religious and Linguistic groups. 2<\/p>\n\n\n\nINDIAN SOCIETY (30Marks)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStructure of Indian Society<\/strong>: Family, Marriage, Kinship, Caste, Tribe, Ethnicity, Religion and Women<\/p>\n\n\n\nSocial Issues<\/strong>: Casteism, Communalism and Regionalisation, Crime against Women, Child Abuse and Child Labour, Youth Unrest and Agitation<\/p>\n\n\n\nWelfare Mechanism<\/strong>: Public Policies and Welfare Programmes, Constitutional and Statutory Provisions for Schedule Castes, Schedule Tribes, Minorities, BCs, Women, Disabled and Children.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCURRENT AFFAIRS (30Marks)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMajor Current Events and Issues pertaining to<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– International,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– National and<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– State of Andhra Pradesh<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MENTAL ABILITY (30Marks)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nLogical Reasoning (Deductive, Inductive, Abductive)<\/strong>: Statement and Assumptions, Statement and Argument, Statement and Conclusion, Statement and Courses of Action.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMental Ability<\/strong>: Number Series, Letter Series, Odd Man out, Coding – Decoding, Problems relating to Relations, Shapes and their Sub Sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBasic Numeracy<\/strong>: Number System, Order of Magnitude, Averages, Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, Simple and Compound Interest, Time and Work and Time and Distance. Data Analysis (Tables, bar diagram, Line graph, Pie-chart).<\/p>\n\n\n\nSYLLABUS FOR MAIN EXAMINATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nPAPER \u2013I (150M)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSECTION- A<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSOCIAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF ANDHRA PRADES (75Marks)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n1. Pre – Historic Cultures – The Satavahanas, The Ikshvakus: Socio – Economic and Religious Conditions, Literature, Art and Architecture – The Vishnukundins, The Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi, Andhra Cholas: Society, Religion, Telugu Language, Art and Architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Various Major and minor dynasties that ruled Andhradesa between 11th and 16th centuries A.D. – Socio – Religious and Economic Conditions, Growth of Telugu Language and Literature, Art and Architecture in Andhradesa between 11th to 16th centuries A.D.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Advent of Europeans – Trade centers – Andhra under the Company – 1857 Revolt and its Impact on Andhra – Establishment of British Rule – Socio – Cultural Awakening, Justice Party\/Self Respect Movement – Growth of Nationalist Movement in Andhra between 1885 to 1947 \u2013 Role of Socialists – Communists – Anti-Zamindari and Kisan Movements – Growth of Nationalist Poetry, Revolutionary Literature, Nataka Samasthalu and Women Participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Origin and Growth of Andhra Movement – Role of Andhra Mahasabhas – Prominent Leaders – Events leading to the formation of Andhra State 1953 – Role of Press and News Papers in the Andhra Movement – Role of Library Movement and Folk and Tribal Culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Events leading to the Formation of Andhra Pradesh State – Visalandhra Mahasabha – States Reorganization Commission and its Recommendations – Gentlemen Agreement – Important Social and Cultural Events between 1956 to 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SECTION \u2013 B<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nINDIAN CONSTITUTION (75M)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n6. Nature of Indian Constitution – Constitutional Development – Salient features of Indian Constitution – Preamble – Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy and their relationship – Fundamental Duties – Amendment of the Constitution- Basic Structure of the Constitution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. Structure and Functions of Indian Government – Legislative, Executive and Judiciary – Types of Legislatures: Unicameral, Bicameral – Executive – Parliamentary – Judiciary – Judicial review – Judicial Activism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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8. Distribution of Legislative and Executive Powers between the Union and the States; Legislative, Administrative and Financial Relations between the Union and the States – Powers and Functions of Constitutional Bodies – Human Rights Commission – RTI – Lokpal and Lok Ayukta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9. Center-State Relations – Need for Reforms – Rajmannar Committee, Sarkaria Commission, M.M.Punchchi Commission – Unitary and Federal features of Indian Constitution – Indian Political Parties – Party System in India – Recognition of National and State Parties – Elections and Electoral Reforms – Anti-Defection Law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
10. Centralization Vs Decentralization – Community Development Programme – Balwant Rai Mehta, Ashok Mehta Committees – 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts and their Implementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PAPER \u2013II (150M)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSECTION \u2013 A<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nINDIAN AND AP ECONOMY (75Marks)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n1. Structure of Indian Economy, Economic Planning and Policy:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nNational Income of India: Concept and Measurement of National Income – Occupational Pattern and Sectoral Distribution of Income in India \u2013 Economic Growth and Economic Development – Strategy of Planning in India – New Economic Reforms 1991 \u2013 Decentralization of Financial Resources \u2013 NITI Aayog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Money, Banking, Public Finance and Foreign Trade:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFunctions and Measures of Money Supply \u2013 Reserve Bank of India (RBI): Functions, Monetary Policy and Control of Credit \u2013 Indian Banking: Structure, Development and Reforms \u2013 Inflation: Causes and Remedies \u2013 India\u2019s Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Imbalance, Deficit Finance and Fiscal Responsibility \u2013 Indian Tax Structure – Goods and Services Tax (GST) \u2013 Recent Indian Budget \u2013 India\u2019s Balance of Payments (BOP) \u2013 FDI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Agricultural Sector, Industrial Sector and Services in Indian Economy:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIndian Agriculture<\/strong>: Cropping Pattern, Agricultural Production and Productivity \u2013 Agricultural Finance and Marketing in India: Issues and Initiatives \u2013 Agricultural Pricing and Policy in India: MSP, Procurement, Issue Price and Distribution<\/p>\n\n\n\nIndustrial Development in India<\/strong>: Patterns and Problems \u2013 New Industrial Policy, 1991 \u2013 Disinvestment \u2013 Ease of Doing Business \u2013 Industrial Sickness: Causes, Consequences and Remedial Measures<\/p>\n\n\n\nServices Sector<\/strong>: Growth and Contribution of Services Sector in India \u2013 Role of IT and ITES Industry in Development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n4. Structure of Andhra Pradesh Economy and Public Finance:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStructure and Growth of AP Economy: Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) and Sectoral Contribution, AP Per Capita Income (PCI) \u2013 AP State Revenue: Tax and Non-Tax Revenue \u2013 AP Sate Expenditure, Debts and Interest Payments \u2013 Central Assistance \u2013 Projects of External Assistance – Recent AP Budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. <\/strong>Agriculture and Allied Sector, Industrial Sector and Services Sector of Andhra Pradesh:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nProduction Trends of Agriculture and Allied Sectors \u2013 Cropping Pattern \u2013 Rural Credit Cooperatives \u2013 Agricultural Marketing \u2013 Strategies, Schemes and Programmes related to Agricultural Sector and Allied Sectors in Andhra Pradesh Including Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Forests \u2013 Growth and Structure of Industries \u2013 Recent AP Industrial Development Policy – Single Window Mechanism \u2013 Industrial Incentives \u2013 MSMEs \u2013 Industrial Corridors \u2013 Structure and Growth of Services Sector \u2013 Information Technology, Electronics and Communications in Andhra Pradesh \u2013 Recent AP IT Policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SECTION- B<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (75M)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n1. <\/strong>Technology Missions, Policies and Applications:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nNational S&T Policy: Recent Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, and National Strategies and Missions, Emerging Technology Frontiers \u2013 Space Technology: Launch Vehicles of India, Recent Indian Satellite Launches and its applications, Indian Space Science Missions \u2013 Defence Technology: Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO): Structure, Vision and Mission, Technologies Developed by the DRDO, Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP) \u2013 Information and Communication Technology (ICT): National Policy on Information Technology \u2013 Digital India Mission: Initiatives and Impact \u2013 E-Governance Programmes and Services \u2013 Cyber Security concerns \u2013 National Cyber Security Policy \u2013 Nuclear Technology: Indian Nuclear Reactors and Nuclear Power Plants \u2013 Applications of Radioisotopes \u2013 India\u2019s Nuclear Programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Energy Management:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nPolicy and Projections: Installed Energy Capacities and Demand in India – National Energy Policy – National Policy on Biofuels – Bharat Stage Norms – Non-Renewable and Renewable Energy: Sources and Installed Capacities in India \u2013 New Initiatives and Recent Programmes, Schemes and Achievements in India\u2019s Renewable Energy Sector<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Ecosystem and Biodiversity:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nEcology and Ecosystem: Basic concepts of Ecology, Ecosystem: Components and Types \u2013 Biodiversity: Meaning, Components, Biodiversity Hotspots, Loss of Biodiversity and Conservation of Biodiversity: Methods, Recent Plans, Targets, Convention and Protocols – Wildlife Conservation: CITES and Endangered Species with reference to India \u2013 Biosphere Reserves \u2013 Indian Wildlife Conservation efforts, projects, acts and initiatives in recent times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Waste Management and Pollution Control:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSolid Waste: Solid Wastes and their Classification \u2013 Methods of Disposal and Management of Solid Wastes in India \u2013 Environmental Pollution: Types of Environmental Pollution \u2013 Sources and Impacts \u2013 Pollution Control, Regulation and Alternatives: Recent projects, acts and initiatives to reduce Environmental Pollution in India \u2013 Impact of Transgenics on Environment and their Regulation \u2013 Eco-Friendly Technologies in Agriculture \u2013 Bioremediation: Types and Scope in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Environment and Health:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nEnvironment Challenges: Global Warming, Climate Change, Acid Rain, Ozone Layer Depletion, Ocean Acidification \u2013 Environmental Initiatives: Recent International Initiatives, Protocols, Conventions to tackle Climate Change with special reference to India\u2019s Participation and Role \u2013 Sustainable Development: Meaning, Nature, Scope, Components and Goals of Sustainable Development \u2013 Health Issues: Recent Trends in Disease Burden and Epidemic and Pandemic Challenges in India – Preparedness and Response: Healthcare Delivery and Outcomes in India \u2013 Recent Public Health Initiatives and Programmes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n