APPSC Group 1 Prelims Latest Updated PDF Notes

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PAPER —I (PRELIMINARY)

GENERAL STUDIES
(DEGREE STANDARD)

Marks: 120 No.of Questions:120 Time: 120 Minutes

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1. Indus Valley Civilization: Features, Sites, Society, Cultural History, Art and Religion. Vedic Age– Mahajanapadas/”>Mahajanapadas, Buddhism-2/”>Buddhism-and-other-sects/”>Religions-Jainism and Buddhism. The Maghadas, Mauryan/”>the Mauryan , Foreign invasions on India and their impact, the Kushans. Satvahanas/”>The Sathavahanas the Sangam Age, Shungas/”>the Sungas, The Gupta Empire -their Administration- Social, Religious and Economic conditions-Art, Architecture, Literature, Science and Technology.
2. The Kanauj and their Contributions, Chalukyas-the-eastarn-chalukyas/”>South Indian Dynasties – The Badami Chalukyas, the Eastarn Chalukyas,Rashtrakutas/”> the Rastrakutas, the Kalyani Chalukyas, Cholas/”>The Cholas, The Hoyasalas, Yadavas-of-devagiri/”>the Yedavas, Kakatiyas/”>the Kakatiyas and the Reddis.
3. The Delhi Sultanate, the Vijaynagar-empire/”>Vijaynagar Empire and the Mughal Empire, The Bhakti Movement and Sufism – Administration, economy, Society, Religion, Literature, Arts and Architecture.
4. The European Trading Companies In India– their struggle for supremacy-with special reference to Bengal, Bombay, Madras, Mysore, Andhra and Nizam, Governor-Generals and Viceroys.
5. Indian War of Independence of 1857 – Origin, Nature, causes, consequences and significance with special reference to Concerned State, Religious and Social Reform Movements in 19 century in India and Concerned State, India’s Freedom Movement, Revolutionaries in India and Abroad.
6. Mahatma Gandhi, his thoughts, Principles and Philosophy. Important Satyagrahas, the Role of Subash Chandrabose and Sardar Patel,  in Freedom Movement and Post independence consolidation.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, his life and contribution to making of Indian Constitution, India after Independence – Reorganization of the States in India.

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1. Indian Constitution: Evolution, features, Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure.
2. Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, Parliament and State Legislatures: Structure, Function, Power and Privileges. Issues and challenges pertaining to Federal Structure: Devolution of Power and Finances up to local levels and Challenges therein.
3. Constitutional Authorities: Powers, Functions and Responsibilities – Panchayati Raj – Public Policy and Governance.
4. Liberalization-2/”>Liberalization–Privatization-and-Globalization/”>Globalization-3/”>Globalization-on-governance/”>Impact of Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization on Governance – Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi-judicial bodies.
5. Rights Issues (Human Rights, Women-rights-issues/”>Women rights, SC/ST rights, Child rights) etc.
6. India’s Foreign Policy — International Relations — Important Institutions, Agencies and Fora, their structure and mandate – Important Policies and Programmes of Central and State Governments.

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1. Basic Characteristics Of Indian Economy As A Developing Economy – Economic Development Since Independence Objectives And Achievements Of Planning – Niti Ayog and its approach to economic development – Growth-and-distributive-justice/”>Growth And Distributive Justice – POVERTY-index-hpi/”>Economic development Human Development index – India’s rank in the world – Environmental Degradation and challenges – Sustainable Development – Environmental Policy
2. NATIONAL INCOME and its concepts and components –India’s National Accounts –Demographic issues – Poverty and Inequalities – Occupational Structure and Unemployment – Various Schemes of EMPLOYMENT and poverty eradication – Issues of Rural Development and Urban Development
3. agriculture-current-status-issues-initiatives-for-ssc-cgl-exam-of-ssc/”>Indian Agriculture –Irrigation-and-water/”>Irrigation and water – Inputs Of Agriculture – Agricultural Strategy and Agricultural Policy – Agrarian Crisis and Land reforms – Agricultural credit – Minimum Support Prices –Malnutrition and Food Security – Industry/”>Indian Industry – Industrial Policy – Make-in India – Start- up and Stand-up programmes – SEZs and Industrial Corridors – Energy and Power policies – Economic Reforms – Liberalisaion, Privatisation and Globalization –International Trade and Balance of Payments – India and WTO
4. Financial Institutions – RBI and Monetary Policy – Banking-sector-reforms/”>Banking and Financial Sector Reforms – Commercial Banks and NPAs – Financial Markets –Instabilities – Stock Exchanges and SEBI – Indian Tax System and Recent changes – Services-tax-gst/”>GST and its impact on Commerce and Industry – Centre, States financial relations- Financial Commissions – Sharing of Resources and devolution – Public Debt and Public Expenditure – Fiscal Policy and BUDGETING/”>Budget
5. i) The characteristics/ basic features of Andhra Pradesh economy after bifurcation in 2014 – Impact of bifurcation on the endowment of Natural Resources and state revenue – disputes of River Water Sharing and their impact on irrigation – new challenges to industry and commerce – Infrastructure-2/”>INFRASTRUCTURE-development-and-opportunities-for-investments/”>the new initiatives to develop infrastructure –power and transport –Communication-technology/”>information technology and e-governance – Approaches to development and initiatives in agriculture, industry and social sector – Urbanisation/”>Urbanisation and Smart Cities – Skill development and employment – Social Welfare Programmes
ii) A.P. Reorganisation Act, 2014 – Economic Issues arising out of bifurcation – Central government’s assistance for building a new capital, compensation for loss of revenue, development of backward districts – Issues such as Vizag railway zone, Kadapa steel factory, Dugarajapatnam airport, Express ways and industrial corridors etc., – Special Status and Special Assistance- Controversy – Government’s stand and measure

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1. General Geography: Earth in Solar System, Motion of the Earth, Concept of time, Season, Internal Structure of the Earth, Landforms-and-their-features/”>Major landforms and their features. Environment/composition-structure-and-stratification-of-the-Atmosphere/”>Atmosphere -structure and composition, Elements and factors of Climate, Air-masses and Fronts, Atmospheric Disturbances, Climate Change. Oceans-physical-chemical-and-biological-characteristics/”>Oceans: Physical, chemical and biological characteristics, Cyclones-2/”>Cyclones-landslides/”>Hydrological Disasters, Marine and Continental resources.
2. Physical: World, India and concerned State : Major physical divisions, Earthquakes/”>Earthquakes, landslides, Natural drainage, climatic changes and regions, Monsoon, Biosphere-reserves/”>Natural Vegetation, Parks and Sanctuaries, Classification-and-their-distribution-Soil-degradation-and-conservation/”>Major Soil Types, Rocks and Minerals-and-energy-resources-distribution-and-utility-of-a-metallic-minerals-ion-Ore-copper-bauxite-manganese/”>Minerals. Click Here for Andhra Pradesh Geography
3. Social: World, Population-growth-distribution-and-density/”>India and concerned State : distribution, density, growth, Sex-ratio, Literacy/”>Literacy, Occupational Structure, SC and ST Population, Rural-Urban components, Racial, tribal, religious and linguistic groups, Urbanization/”>urbanization, Migration and metropolitan regions.Click Here for Andhra Pradesh Geography
4. Economic: World, India and concerned State: Major sectors of economy, Agriculture, Industry and Services, their salient features. Basic Industries-Agro, mineral, forest, fuel and Manpower Based Industries, Ports-of-india/”>Transport and Trade-Pattern and Issues.Click Here for Andhra Pradesh Geography

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PAPER – II — GENERAL Aptitude
(DEGREE STANDARD)

Marks: No.of Questions:120 Time: 120 Minutes 120

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1. Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability.
2. Number Series, Coding —Decoding.
3. Problems Related to Relations.
4. Shapes and their Sub-sections, Venn Diagram.
5. Problems based on Clocks, Calendar and Age.
6. Number System and order of Magnitude.
7. Ratio, proportion and variation.
8. Central Tendencies – mean, Median, mode — including weighted mean.
9. Power and exponent, Square, Square Root, Cube Root, H.C.F. and L.C.M.
10. Percentage, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and loss.
11. Time and Work, Time and Distance, Speed and Distance.
12. Area and Perimeter of Simple Geometrical Shapes, Volume and Surface Area of Sphere, Cone, Cylinder, cubes and Cuboids.
13. Lines, angels and common geometrical figures — properties of transverse and parallel lines, properties of triangles, quadrilateral, rectangle, parallelogram and rhombus.
14. Introduction to algebra — BODMAS, SIMPLIFICATION of weird symbols.
15. Data Interpretation, Data Analysis, Data sufficiency, and concepts of Probability.
16. Emotional Intelligence: Understanding and analyzing emotions, Dimensions of emotional intelligence, coping with emotions, Empathy and coping with Stress.
17. Social Intelligence, interpersonal skills, DECISION MAKING, Critical thinking, problem solving and Assessment of Personality.

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18. Science and Technology: Nature and Scope of Science & Technology; Relevance of Science & Technology to the day to day life; National Policy on Science, Technology and Innovation; Institutes and Organization in India promoting integration of Science, Technology and Innovation, their activities and contribution; Contribution of Prominent Indian Scientists.
19. Information and communication technology (ICT): Nature and Scope of ICT; ICT in day to day life; ICT and Industry; ICT and Governance – Various government schemes promoting use of ICT, E-Governance programmes and services; Netiquettes; Cyber Security Concerns – National Cyber Crime Policy.
20. Technology in Space & Defence: Evolution of Indian Space Programme; Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) — it’s activities and achievements; Various Satellite Programmes — Satellites for Telecommunication, Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) Satellites; Satellites for defence, Eduset or Satellites for academic purposes; Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)- vision, mission and activities.
21. Energy Requirement and Efficiency: India’s existing energy needs and deficit; India’s Energy Resources and Dependence, Energy policy of India Government Policies and Programmes. Solar, Wind and Nuclear Energy
22. Environmental Science: Issues and concerns related to environment ; Its legal aspects, policies and treaties for the protection of environment at the national and the international level; Biodiversity-2/”>Biodiversity– its importance and concerns; Climate Change, International Initiatives (Policies, Protocols) and India’s commitment; Forest and Wildlife – Legal framework for Forest and Wildlife Conservation in India; Environmental Hazards, pollution, Carbon Emission, Global Warming. National Action plans on Climate Change and Disaster Management. Biotechnology-and-Nanotechnology-nature-scope-and-application-ethical-social-and-legal-issues-government-policies/”>Biotechnology and Nanotechnology; Nature, Scope and application, Ethical, Social, and Legal issues, Government Policies. Genetic engineering; Issues related to it and its impact on human life. Health-environment/”>Health & Environment.

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(C.) CURRENT EVENTS OF REGIONAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL IMPORTANCE. ,

The APPSC Group 1 Prelims is a competitive exam conducted by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) for the recruitment of Group 1 officers in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The exam is held annually and consists of three papers: General Studies, General Studies Paper II, and General Studies Paper III.

The General Studies paper covers a wide range of topics, including Indian Polity and Governance, Indian Economy, General Science, and Current Affairs. The General Studies Paper II covers the history of India, geography of India, Indian culture, and Indian heritage and philosophy. The General Studies Paper III covers English Language and Comprehension, Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and Data Interpretation and Sufficiency.

The Optional Subject paper is a one-hour paper in which candidates can choose to write on any one subject from the following list: History, Political Science, Economics, Public Administration, Sociology, Anthropology, Geography, Psychology, Philosophy, Commerce, Accountancy, Business Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Computer Science, Engineering, Law, Library Science, Journalism, and Mass Communication.

The APPSC Group 1 Prelims is a difficult exam and requires a lot of preparation. Candidates should start preparing early and cover all the topics thoroughly. They should also practice solving previous year’s papers to get a good idea of the exam pattern and difficulty level.

The following are some tips for preparing for the APPSC Group 1 Prelims:

  • Start preparing early. The APPSC Group 1 Prelims is a difficult exam and requires a lot of preparation. Candidates should start preparing early and cover all the topics thoroughly.
  • Make a study plan. A study plan will help you stay on track and make sure you cover all the topics.
  • Practice solving previous year’s papers. Practicing previous year’s papers will help you get a good idea of the exam pattern and difficulty level.
  • Join a coaching class. A coaching class can provide you with the necessary guidance and support.
  • Take mock tests. Mock tests will help you assess your preparation and identify your weak areas.
  • Stay calm and focused on the day of the exam. The APPSC Group 1 Prelims is a difficult exam, but it is important to stay calm and focused on the day of the exam.

The APPSC Group 1 Prelims is a competitive exam, but with proper preparation, candidates can achieve success.

Here are some frequently asked questions and short answers about the APPSC Group 1 Prelims Latest Updated PDF Notes:

  1. What is the APPSC Group 1 Prelims exam?

The APPSC Group 1 Prelims exam is a state-level competitive exam conducted by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) for the recruitment of Group 1 officers in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

  1. What are the eligibility criteria for the APPSC Group 1 Prelims exam?

The eligibility criteria for the APPSC Group 1 Prelims exam are as follows:

  • The candidate must be a citizen of India.
  • The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

  • The candidate’s age must be between 21 and 34 years as on 1st January of the year in which the exam is conducted.

  • What are the subjects in the APPSC Group 1 Prelims exam?

The subjects in the APPSC Group 1 Prelims exam are as follows:

  • General Studies
  • General Knowledge
  • Mathematics

  • English

  • What is the syllabus for the APPSC Group 1 Prelims exam?

The syllabus for the APPSC Group 1 Prelims exam is as follows:

  • General Studies: Indian Polity, Indian Economy, Indian History, Indian Geography, Indian Culture, Current Affairs
  • General Knowledge: General Science, General Knowledge of Andhra Pradesh, General Knowledge of India
  • Mathematics: Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Statistics

  • English: Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension

  • What is the pattern of the APPSC Group 1 Prelims exam?

The pattern of the APPSC Group 1 Prelims exam is as follows:

  • The exam is objective in nature.
  • The exam consists of 200 questions.
  • Each question carries 1 mark.

  • The duration of the exam is 2 hours.

  • What is the cut-off for the APPSC Group 1 Prelims exam?

The cut-off for the APPSC Group 1 Prelims exam is decided by the APPSC. The cut-off is based on the performance of the candidates in the exam.

  1. How to prepare for the APPSC Group 1 Prelims exam?

The following are some tips on how to prepare for the APPSC Group 1 Prelims exam:

  • Start your preparation early.
  • Make a study plan and stick to it.
  • Revise your notes regularly.
  • Practice solving mock tests.

  • Take care of your health and stay stress-free.

  • What are the books recommended for the APPSC Group 1 Prelims exam?

The following are some books recommended for the APPSC Group 1 Prelims exam:

  • The Hindu Editorials
  • The Hindu Year Book
  • The Indian Express Editorials
  • The Indian Express Year Book
  • Lucent General Knowledge
  • NCERT Class 11 & 12 Political Science
  • NCERT Class 11 & 12 Economics
  • NCERT Class 11 & 12 History
  • NCERT Class 11 & 12 Geography
  • NCERT Class 11 & 12 Mathematics
  • Objective General English by S. Chand

  • Objective General Science by S. Chand

  • Where can I get the APPSC Group 1 Prelims exam syllabus and admit card?

The APPSC Group 1 Prelims exam syllabus and admit card can be downloaded from the official website of the APPSC.

  1. When is the APPSC Group 1 Prelims exam conducted?

The APPSC Group 1 Prelims exam is conducted once a year. The date of the exam is announced by the APPSC on their official website.

  1. How to apply for the APPSC Group 1 Prelims exam?

The application form for the APPSC Group 1 Prelims exam can be downloaded from the official website of the APPSC. The application form can be filled online or offline.

  1. What is the fee for the APPSC Group 1 Prelims exam?

The fee for the APPSC Group 1 Prelims exam is Rs. 250 for General candidates and Rs. 150 for SC/ST candidates.

  1. How to get the APPSC Group 1 Prelims exam result?

The APPSC Group 1 Prelims exam result is announced on the official website of the APPSC. The result can be downloaded online or offline.

  1. What

APPSC Group 1 Prelims Latest Updated PDF Notes

General Studies

  1. The Indian Constitution was adopted on:
    (a) 26 November 1949
    (b) 26 January 1950
    (c) 15 August 1947
    (d) 12 March 1948

  2. The President of India is elected by:
    (a) The members of the Lok Sabha
    (b) The members of the Rajya Sabha
    (c) The members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States
    (d) The members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States and the Union Territories

  3. The Prime Minister of India is appointed by:
    (a) The President of India
    (b) The Vice President of India
    (c) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
    (d) The Chief Justice of India

  4. The Supreme Court of India is headed by:
    (a) The Chief Justice of India
    (b) The Vice President of India
    (c) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
    (d) The Prime Minister of India

  5. The Parliament of India consists of:
    (a) The President of India
    (b) The Vice President of India
    (c) The Lok Sabha
    (d) The Rajya Sabha

  6. The National Assembly of India is also known as:
    (a) The Lok Sabha
    (b) The Rajya Sabha
    (c) The Vidhan Sabha
    (d) The Vidhan Parishad

  7. The Council of Ministers in India is headed by:
    (a) The Prime Minister
    (b) The President
    (c) The Vice President
    (d) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha

  8. The Finance Commission in India is appointed by:
    (a) The President of India
    (b) The Prime Minister
    (c) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
    (d) The Chief Justice of India

  9. The Election Commission in India is appointed by:
    (a) The President of India
    (b) The Prime Minister
    (c) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
    (d) The Chief Justice of India

  10. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is appointed by:
    (a) The President of India
    (b) The Prime Minister
    (c) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
    (d) The Chief Justice of India

General Science

  1. The Earth revolves around the Sun in:
    (a) 24 hours
    (b) 365 days
    (c) 600 days
    (d) 900 days

  2. The Moon revolves around the Earth in:
    (a) 24 hours
    (b) 27 days
    (c) 365 days
    (d) 900 days

  3. The Sun is a:
    (a) Star
    (b) Planet
    (c) Moon
    (d) Asteroid

  4. The Earth is a:
    (a) Star
    (b) Planet
    (c) Moon
    (d) Asteroid

  5. The atmosphere of the Earth is composed of:
    (a) Nitrogen
    (b) Oxygen
    (c) Carbon dioxide
    (d) All of the above

  6. The water cycle is a natural process that:
    (a) Distributes water on Earth
    (b) Recycles water on Earth
    (c) Both (a) and (b)
    (d) None of the above

  7. The Greenhouse Effect is a natural process that:
    (a) Traps heat in the Earth’s atmosphere
    (b) Warms the Earth’s atmosphere
    (c) Both (a) and (b)
    (d) None of the above

  8. Ozone is a gas that:
    (a) Protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation
    (b) Destroys harmful ultraviolet radiation
    (c) Both (a) and (b)
    (d) None of the above

  9. Acid Rain is a form of Precipitation that:
    (a) Is acidic
    (b) Causes damage to the environment
    (c) Both (a) and (b)
    (d) None of the above

  10. Global warming is a phenomenon that:
    (a) Is caused by the emission of greenhouse gases
    (b) Is causing the Earth’s temperature to rise
    (c) Both (a) and (b)
    (d) None of the above

Current Affairs

  1. The current Prime Minister of India is:
    (a) Narendra Modi
    (b) Rahul