TSPSC Group 2 Syllabus 2024 - Check Subject Wise Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Section

Topics

Socio-Cultural History of India and Telangana

• Salient features of Indus Valley Civilization

• The Establishment of Delhi Sultanate

• The Mughals

• Rise of Marathas and their contribution to Culture

• Socio-Economic, Cultural conditions in the Deccan under the Bahamani’s and Vijayanagara

• Advent of Europeans

• Socio-Economic and Cultural conditions in Ancient Telangana

• Foundation of AsafJahi Dynasty

Overview of the Indian Constitution and Politics

• Evolution of the Indian Constitution

• Fundamental Rights

• Distinctive Features of the Indian Federalism

• Union and State Government

• Indian Constitution; Amendment Procedures and Amendment Acts.

• Rural and Urban Governance with special reference to the 73rd and 74th Amendment Acts.

• Electoral Mechanism

• Judicial System in India

• Special Constitutional Provisions for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes, Women, Minorities and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).

• National Commissions for the Enforcement

• National Integration issues and challenges

Social Structure, Issues and Public Policies

• Indian Social Structure

• Social Issues

• Social Movements

• Social Policies and Welfare Programmes

• Society in Telangana

Section

Topics

Indian Economy: Issues and Challenges

• Demography

• . National Income

• Primary and Secondary Sectors

• Industry and Services Sectors

• Planning, NITI Aayog and Public Finance

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Economy and Development of Telangana

• Structure and Growth of Telangana Economy

• Demography and HRD:

• Agriculture and Allied Sectors

• Industry and Service Sectors

• State Finances, Budget and Welfare Policies

• Growth and Development

• Social Development

• Poverty and Unemployment

• Regional Inequalities

• Environment and Sustainable Development

Section

Topics

The idea of Telangana (1948-1970)

• Historical Background

• Hyderabad State in Independent India

• Formation of Andhra Pradesh, 1956

• Violation of Employment and Service Rules

• Formation of Telangana Praja Samithi and Course of Movement and its Major Events, Leaders and Personalities

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Mobilisational phase (1971 -1990)

• Court Judgements on Mulki Rules- Jai Andhra Movement and its Consequences

• Rise and Spread of Naxalite Movement, causes and consequences

• Rise of Regional Parties in 1980’s and Changes in the Political, Socio-Economic and Cultural fabric of Telangana

• Quest for Telangana identity

Towards Formation of Telangana State (1991-2014)

• Public awakening and Intellectual reaction against discrimination

• Establishment of Telangana Rashtra Samithi in 2001, Political Realignment and

• Electoral Alliances in 2004 and later Phase of Telangana Movement

• Role of Political Parties

• Cultural Revivalism in Telangana, other symbolic expressions in Telangana Movement

• Parliamentary Process; UPA Government’s stand on Telangana

Paper

Subject

Number of questions

Duration

Paper 1

General Studies and General Abilities

150

2 hours 30 minutes

Paper 2

History, Polity and Society

150

2 hours 30 minutes

Paper 3

Economy and Development

150

2 hours 30 minutes

Paper 4

Telangana Movement and State Formation

150

2 hours 30 minutes