APPSC Group 2 Mains Syllabus

PAPER – I (150M) 

SECTION – A: SOCIAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF ANDHRA PRADESH (75M): 

1. 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. 

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. 

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, Role of Socialists, Communists, Anti-Zamindari and Kisan Movements, Growth of Nationalist Poetry, Revolutionary Literature, Nataka Samasthalu and Women Participation.

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 Newspapers in the Andhra Movement, Role of Library Movement and Folk and Tribal Culture. 

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.

SECTION – B: INDIAN CONSTITUTION (75M): 

6. 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. 

7. Structure and Functions of Indian Government: Legislative, Executive and Judiciary, Types of Legislatures: Unicameral, Bicameral, Executive: Parliamentary, Judiciary: Judicial Review, Judicial Activism.

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. 

9. Centre-State Relations: Need for Reforms, Rajamannar Committee, Sarkaria Commission, M.M. Punchhi 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.

10. Centralization Vs Decentralization, Community Development Programme, Balwantrai Mehta and Ashok Mehta Committees, 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts and their Implementation.

PAPER – II (150M) 

SECTION – A: INDIAN AND AP ECONOMY (75M): 

1. Structure of Indian Economy, Economic Planning and Policy: National Income of India: Concept and Measurement, Occupational Pattern and Sectoral Distribution, Economic Growth and Development, Strategy of Planning in India, New Economic Reforms 1991, Decentralization of Financial Resources, NITI Aayog.

2. Money, Banking, Public Finance and Foreign Trade: Money Supply, RBI: Functions, Monetary Policy and Control of Credit, Indian Banking Structure, Development and Reforms, Inflation: Causes and Remedies, India’s Fiscal Policy: Imbalance, Deficit Finance and FRBM, Indian Tax Structure, GST, Recent Budget, Balance of Payments, FDI. 

3. Agricultural, Industrial and Services Sector in Indian Economy: Agriculture: Cropping Pattern, Production and Productivity, Finance and Marketing: Issues and Initiatives, Pricing and Policy: MSP, Procurement, Distribution, Industrial Development: Patterns, Problems, New Industrial Policy 1991, Disinvestment, Ease of Doing Business, Industrial Sickness: Causes and Remedies, Services Sector: Growth, Role of IT and ITES.

4. Structure of AP Economy and Public Finance: GSDP and Sectoral Contribution, Per Capita Income, AP Revenue: Tax and Non-Tax, Expenditure, Debts, Interest Payments, Central Assistance, Projects of External Assistance, Recent Budget.

5. Agriculture, Industry and Services in AP: Production Trends, Cropping Pattern, Rural Credit Cooperatives, Agricultural Marketing, Strategies, Schemes and Programmes in Agriculture and Allied Sectors: Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Forests, Industrial Growth, AP Industrial Development Policy, Single Window Mechanism, Incentives, MSMEs, Industrial Corridors, Services Sector, IT, Electronics and Communications, AP IT Policy.

SECTION – B: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (75M): 

1. Technology Missions, Policies and Applications: Recent Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, National Strategies and Missions, Emerging Technology Frontiers, Space Technology: Launch Vehicles and Missions, Defence Technology: DRDO – Structure, Vision, Technologies, IGMDP, ICT: National IT Policy, Digital India Mission: Initiatives and Impact, E-Governance, Cyber Security and National Policy, Nuclear Technology: Reactors, Power Plants, Radioisotope Applications, India’s Nuclear Programme. 

2. Energy Management: Installed Energy Capacities and Demand, National Energy Policy, Policy on Biofuels, Bharat Stage Norms, Non-Renewable and Renewable Energy: Sources and Capacities, Recent Programmes and Achievements. 

3. Ecosystem and Biodiversity: Ecology and Ecosystem Concepts, Biodiversity: Components, Hotspots, Loss and Conservation Methods, Recent Plans and Protocols, Wildlife Conservation: CITES, Endangered Species, Biosphere Reserves, Projects, Acts and Initiatives.

4. Waste Management and Pollution Control: Solid Waste Types and Disposal, Environmental Pollution: Types, Sources and Impacts, Pollution Control and Alternatives, Transgenics Regulation, Eco-Friendly Agricultural Technologies, Bioremediation: Types and Scope.

5. Environment and Health: Environmental Challenges: Global Warming, Climate Change, Acid Rain, Ozone Depletion, Ocean Acidification, International Protocols and India’s Role, Sustainable Development: Scope and Goals, Health Issues: Disease Burden, Epidemics and Pandemics, Public Health: Preparedness and Delivery, Recent Initiatives.