APPSC Group 2 Exam Pattern 2020

Subject

Number of question

Maximum Marks

General Studies and Mental Ability

150

150

Social and Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh & Indian Constitution

Planning and Economy

Subject

Number of question

Maximum Marks

Time Duration

General Studies & Mental Ability

150

150

150

1. Social History of Andhra Pradesh i.e., the History of Various Social and Cultural Movements in Andhra Pradesh 2. General Overview of the Indian Constitution

150

150

150

Planning in India and Indian Economy Contemporary Problems and Developments in Rural Society with Special Reference to Andhra Pradesh.

150

150

150

Parts

Types of Questions

Marks

Part A

Typing a letter/passage/paragraph in MS-Word (100- 150 words)

15

Part B

Preparation of a Table/Graph in MS-Excel

10

Part C

Preparation of PowerPoint Presentations/Slides

(Two) on MS-PowerPoint

10

Part D

Creation and manipulation of databases

10

Part E

Displaying the content of E-mail (Inbox)

05

Total marks

50

Subjects

Topics

Current Affairs

Technology,

Issues of National and International importance in politics,

Arts,

Governance.

Economics,

Society,

Sports,

Culture

and

Science

Economic Development of India

Liberalizations,

Privatization,

Role of Agriculture and Green Revolution in India, Globalization, Labour Policies of Union and State Governments,

Economy in Medieval India,

Pre-independence economy, Economic disparities between regions and population categories etc.

Constitution of India with emphasis on Federalism, Fundamental Rights,

Fundamental duties, Union and State Governments, Judiciary, Judicial Review,

Local Government, Directive Principles of State Policy

APPSC Group 2 Syllabus for Mains Exam

Paper 1 - General Studies and Mental Ability

Current affairs, international, national and regional.

Events of national and international importance.

Geography of India with focus on Andhra Pradesh

Economic development in India since independence.

etc.

Paper 2 - Social and Cultural History of Andra Pradesh

Social and Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh, Geographical Features of Andhra,The Satavahanas, Its Impact on History and Culture, Prehistory, Events leading to the Formation of Andhra Pradesh State, Socio-Economic and Religious Conditions,Visalandhra

Mahasabha

Ikshvakus, Literature, Art and Architecture The Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi etc.

General overview of the Indian Constitution

Features of Indian Constitution, Preamble, National, Regional, One Party, Bi-Party, Multi-Party

Systems, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy and their relationship, Regionalism and Sub-Regionalism etc.

Paper 3 - Planning in India and Indian Economy

Causes for failure of different Plans, Regulation of the Economy, Concept of Money and measures of money supply, New economic reforms 1991. Creation of credit by Commercial

Banks etc.

Economy of Andhra Pradesh

Industries in Andhra Pradesh, Growth and structure of industries, Role of Small Scale and Cottage Industries, Economic policies of A.P including industrial and implementation and mission-based development state Government. etc.

Category

Qualifying cut off

Qualifying marks

General

40%

60

OBC

35%

52.5

SC

30%

45

ST

30%

45