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27th November 2014, 04:23 PM
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Re: Group II Exam Syllabus

As you want I am here providing you APPSC Group 2 Exam Syllabus.

Syllabus:


Paper I – General Studies:


1. General Science
2. Current Events of National and International Importance.
3. History of India and Indian National Movement. India and World Geography.
4. General Mental Ability.

5. Questions on General Science will cover General appreciation and understanding of science including matters of every day observation and experience, as may be expected of a well educated person who has not made a special study of any particular scientific discipline. In current events, knowledge of significant national and international events will be tested. In History of India, emphasis will be on broad general understanding of the subject in its social, economic and political aspects. Questions on Indian National Movement will relate to the nature and character of the nineteenth century resurgence, growth of Nationalism and attainment of independence. In geography emphasis will be on geography of India. Questions on geography of India will relate to physical, social and economic geography of the country, including the main features of the Indian agricultural and natural resources. On general mental ability, the candidates will be tested on reasoning and analytical abilities.

6. Disaster Management (Source: CBSE Publications)
a. Concepts in disaster management and vulnerability profile of India / State of A.P.
b. Earth quakes / Cyclones / Tsunami / Floods / Drought – causes and effects.
c. Man made disasters – Prevention strategies.
d. Mitigation strategies / Mitigation measures.

Paper II – Social & Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh:

1. The Satavahanas and their contribution – social structure – Ikshvakus and their cultural contribution; Buddhism and Jainism; The Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi – their socio-cultural contribution – growth of Telugu language & Literature.

2. Socio- Cultural and Religious conditions in Andhra Desha between first and fifteenth
centuries of the Christian Era.

3. Establishment of British Rule – 1857 Revolt and its impact on Andhra and Hyderabad
Socio-cultural awakening ; Adi-Andhra/Dalit and Justice/self – respect movements; Growth of Nationalist Movement in Andhra between 1885 and 1947 – Role of socialists – communists – anti-zamindari-kisan movements.

4. Asafjahi Dynasty – socio-cultural awakening in Telangana -Adi-Hindu Movement – Nizam Rashtra Janasangham – Andhra Mahasabha – Andhra Saaraswata Parishat – Hyderabad State Congress and Vandemataram Movement.

5. Growth of Leftist / Communist Movement and Telangana People’s Armed Struggle –
Ittehadul-Muslimeen – Razakars-anti-Nizam Struggles and end of Nizam’s Rule. Integration of Hyderabad State into Indian Union – Formation of Andhra Pradesh – Important historical events after 1956.

General Overview of the Indian Constitution:

1. Salient features of the Indian Constitution – Preamble, Fundamental Duties, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy and their relationship.

2. Distinctive features of Indian Federation – Distribution of Legislative Powers between the Union and the State; Relative roles of Legislature, Executive and Judiciary. 17

3. Community development experiment – 3 tier model of Panchayat Raj – 73rd and 74th amendments and their implementation.

4. Welfare Mechanism in India: Provisions for Scheduled Castes, Tribes and Minorities; Reservations for SC, ST and Backward Classes; Prevention of SC and ST Atrocities Act; National and State SC and ST Commission; Women’s Commission; National and States Minorities Commission and Human Rights Commission.

5. Unicameral and Bicameral Legislatures – Functions and crises of accountability, decline of legislature.

Paper III – Planning in India & Indian Economy:

1. Planning in Indian Economy – Socio-economic objectives and outlays of 5 year plans – Major controversies of planning in India – Alternative strategies – Goals and achievements – shortfall of different plans – Planning in the market – Major reforms/policy changes effect from 1991.

2. Broad fiscal, monetary, industrial trade and agricultural policies, objectives, rationale, constraints and effects.

3. Geographic size – Endowment of natural resources, population; size composition quality and growth trends – occupational distribution – effect of British rule with reference to drain theory and Laissez faire Policy.

4. Money banking and public finances – concept of money and measures of money supply velocity of money banks and credit creation, determination of price level – inflation, its causes and remedies , finance budget – taxes and non-tax revenue.

5. Meaning and measurements of growth- growth distribution and welfare, characteristics of under development, stages of development, sources of growth capital – human capital,

population, productivity, trade and aid, growth strategies – types of average measures – dispersion-correlation-index numbers; types, uses and limitations.

Contemporary Problems and Developments in Rural Society with Special Reference to Andhra Pradesh:

1. National Income & Main sectors of Economy, GDP (Gross Domestic Product), Per capita income and HDI (Human Development Index) as measures of development. Relative contribution of agriculture to income and employment in the recent four decades of AP.

2. Five year plans of AP – Outlays, Finance in public sector plan and resource allocation

pattern in the recent five year plan.

3. Need for and aims of land reforms in AP – Structure of land holdings in AP. Forest, sown and irrigated area in AP. Cropping pattern. Sources of Agricultural finance in AP – Agricultural subsidies.

4. Growth and structure of Industries in Andhra Pradesh , factories, small and tiny sectors, their comparison , growth , weaknesses and problems- Institutional and non-institutional – growth and structure of cooperatives in Andhra Pradesh – Share of cooperatives in total credits – adequacy and problems.

5. Structure of Agricultural outputs – administered prices including support and procurement prices – Public Distribution System in AP ; Service sector of AP – importance, composition and growth with special reference to transport and communication, tourism and information and biotechnology.
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20th March 2015, 03:18 PM
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Re: Group II Exam Syllabus

Can you provide me the syllabus of TNPSC or Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Group II Exam Syllabus as I need it for preparation?
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20th March 2015, 03:27 PM
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Re: Group II Exam Syllabus

The syllabus of TNPSC or Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Group II Exam Syllabus as you need it for preparation is as follows:

TNPSC Group 2 Preliminary

GENERAL SCIENCE


Physics-Universe-General Scientific laws-Scientific instruments-Inventions and discoveries-National scientific laboratories-Science glossary-Mechanics and properties of matter-Physical quantities,standards and units-Force, motion and energy-electricity and Magnetism-Heat, light and sound-Atomic and nuclear physics.

Chemistry-Elements and Compounds-Acids,bases and salts-Oxidation and reduction-Chemistry of ores and metals-Carbon, nitrogen and their compounds-Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides.

Botany-Main Concepts of life science-The cell-basic unit of life-Classification of living organism--Nutrition and dietetics-Respiration

Zoology-Blood and blood circulation-Endocrine system-Reproductive system-Genetics the science of heredity-Environment, ecology, health and hygiene, Bio- diversity and its conservation-Human diseases, prevention and remedies-Communicable diseases and non-communicable diseases

CURRENT EVENTS

History:- Latest diary of events -National - National symbols - Profile of States - Eminent persons & places in news - Sports & games - Books & authors - Awards & honours - Latest historical events - India and its neighbors - Appointments - who is who?

Political Science:- Problem in conduct of public elections - Political parties and political system in India-Public awareness & General administration -Role of Voluntary organizations & Govt., - Welfare oriented govt, schemes,their utility Â

GeographyÂÂ:- Geographical landmarks - Policy on environment and ecology - Â

EconomicsÂÂ :- Current socio - economic problems New economic policy & govt. sectorÂ

Science :- Latest inventions on science & technology Latest discoveries in Health Science Mass media & communication

GEOGRAPHY

Earth and Universe-Solar system-Atmosphere hydrosphere, lithosphere-Monsoon, rainfall,weather and climate-Water resources-rivers in IndiaSoil,minerals & natural resourcesNatural vegetation-Forest & wildlife-Agricultural pattern,livestock & fisheries-Social geographypopulation density and distribution-Natural calamities-disaster management.

HISTORY AND CULTURE OF INDIA

South Indian historyCulture and Heritage of Tamil peopleAdvent of European invasion Expansion and consolidation of British ruleEffect of British rule on socioeconomic factorsSocial reforms and religious movementsIndia since independenceCharacteristics of Indian culture42 Unity in diversity race, colour, language, customIndiaas secular stateOrganizations for fine arts, dance, drama, musicGrowth of rationalist, Dravidian movement in TNPolitical parties and populist schemes Prominent personalities in the various spheres Arts, Science, literature and Philosophy Mother Teresa, Swami Vivekananda, Pandit Ravishankar , M.S.Subbulakshmi, Rukmani Arundel and J.Krishnamoorthy etc.

INDIAN POLITY

Constitution of India Preamble to the constitution Salient features of constitution Union, State and territory Fundamental rights Fundamental duties Human rights charter Union legislature Parliament State executive. State Legislature assembly Status of Jammu & Kashmir. Local government panchayat raj Tamil Nadu Judiciary in India Rule of law/Due process of law Indian federalism center state relations Emergency provisions Elections Election Commission Union and State Amendments to constitution Schedules to constitution Administrative reforms & tribunals Corruption in public life Anticorruption measures Central Vigilance Commission, lokadalats, Ombudsman, Comptroller and Auditor General of India Right to information Central and State Commission Empowerment of women.

INDIAN ECONOMY

Nature of Indian economy Fiveyear plan modelsan assessmentLand reforms & agriculture Application of science in agricultureIndustrial growthRole of public sector & disinvestment Development of infrastructure National income Rural welfare oriented programmes Social sector problems population, education, health, employment, poverty HRD sustainable economic growth Economic trends in Tamil Nadu Energy Different sources and development Finance Commission Planning Commission National Development Council

INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT

Early uprising against British rule1857 Revolt Indian National CongressEmergence of national leadersGandhi, Nehru, Tagore, NetajiGrowth of militant movements Communalism led to partitionRole of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle Rajaji, VOC, Periyar, Bharathiar& OthersBirth of political parties /political system in India since independence

APTITUDE& MENTAL ABILITY TESTS

Conversion of information to dataCollection, compilation and presentation of data Tables, graphs, diagramsAnalytical interpretation of data SimplificationPercentageHighest Common Factor (HCF)Lowest Common Multiple (LCM)Ratio and ProportionSimple interestCompound interestAreaVolumeTime and Work Decision making and problem solvingLogical Reasoning PuzzlesDiceVisual ReasoningAlpha numeric ReasoningNumber Series Logical Number/Alphabetical/Diagrammatic Sequences.

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