APPSC GROUP-2

SYLLABUS FOR

MAINS EXAMINATION
 APPSC GROUP-2 - SYLLABUS
SYLLABUS FOR MAINS EXAMINATION
PAPER-1
(SECTION-A)
ANDHRA PRADESH HISTORY (75 M)

UNIT-1 :
● Pre - Historic Cultures
● The Satavahanas,
● The Ikshvakus: Socio -Economic and Religious Conditions, Literature,
Art and Architecture
● Bruhathpalayans , Selankayans , Ananda gothrajas .
● The Vishnukundins
● The Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi
● Andhra Cholas: Society, Religion, Telugu Language, Art and
Architecture.

UNIT-2 :
Various Major and minor dynasties that ruled Andhra Desa between 11th and
16th centuries A.D. (KAKATIYAS , VIJAYANAGARA , REDDY RAJAS ,
DIFFERENT CHOLAS , QUTUB SHAHIS )
● Socio -Religious and Economic Conditions,
● Growth of Telugu Language and Literature,
 ● Art and Architecture in Andhradesa between 11th to 16th centuries
A.D.

UNIT-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.

UNIT-4 :
● Origin and Growth of Andhra Movement
● Role of Andhra Maha Sabha
● Prominent Leaders
● Events leading to the formation of Andhra State 1953
● Role of Press and News Papers in the Andhra Movement
● Role of Library Movement and Folk and Tribal Culture.
UNIT-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 (75 M)

UNIT-1 :
● 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.
UNIT-2 :
● Structure and Functions of Indian Government
● Legislative, Executive and Judiciary
● Types of Legislatures: Unicameral, Bicameral
● Executive - Parliamentary - Judiciary -
● Judicial review & Judicial Activism.

UNIT-3 :
● 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 LokAyukta.

UNIT- 4 :
● Center-State Relations
● Need for Reforms
● Rajamannar Committee, Sarkaria Commission, M.M.Punchhi
Commission
● Unitary and Federal Features of Indian Constitution
 ● Indian Political Parties and Party System in India
● Recognition of National and State Parties
● Elections and Electoral Reforms
● Anti-Defection Law.

UNIT-5 :
● Centralization Vs Decentralization
● Community Development Programme
● Balwant Rai Mehta, Ashok Mehta Committees and other committees.
● 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts and their
Implementation.
 PAPER-2
(SECTION-A)
INDIAN AND A.P ECONOMY (75 M)
UNIT-1 :
Structure of Indian Economy, Economic Planning and Policy:
● National Income of India: Concept and Measurement of National
Income
● Occupational Pattern and Sectoral Distribution of Income in India
● Economic Growth and Economic Development
● Strategy of Planning in India
● New Economic Reforms 1991
● Decentralization of Financial Resources
● NITI Aayog.

UNIT-2 :
Money, Banking, Public Finance and Foreign Trade:
● Functions and Measures of Money Supply
● Reserve Bank of India (RBI): Functions, Monetary Policy and Control
of Credit
● Indian Banking: Structure, Development and Reforms
● Inflation: Causes and Remedies
 ● India’s Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Imbalance, Deficit Finance and Fiscal
Responsibility
● Indian Tax Structure
● Goods and Services Tax (GST)
● Recent Indian Budget
● India's Balance of Payments (BOP)
● FDI.

UNIT-3 :
Agricultural Sector, Industrial Sector and Services in Indian Economy:
● Indian Agriculture: Cropping Pattern, Agricultural Production and
Productivity
● Agricultural Finance and Marketing in India: Issues and Initiatives
● Agricultural Pricing and Policy in India: MSP, Procurement, Issue Price
and Distribution
● Industrial Development in India: Patterns and Problems
● New Industrial Policy, 1991
● Disinvestment
● Ease of Doing Business
● Industrial Sickness: Causes, Consequences and Remedial Measures
● Services Sector: Growth and Contribution of Services Sector in India
● Role of IT and ITES Industry in Development.
UNIT-4 :
Structure of Andhra Pradesh Economy and Public Finance:
● Structure and Growth of AP Economy: Gross State Domestic Product
(GSDP) and Sectoral Contribution, AP Per Capita Income (PCI)
● AP State Revenue: Tax and Non-Tax Revenue
● AP State Expenditure, Debts and Interest Payments
● Central Assistance
● Projects of External Assistance
● Recent AP Budget

UNIT-5 :
Agriculture and Allied Sector, Industrial Sector and Services Sector of
Andhra Pradesh:
● Production Trends of Agriculture and Allied Sectors
● Cropping Pattern
● Rural Credit Cooperatives
● Agricultural Marketing
● Strategies, Schemes and Programmes related to Agricultural Sector and
Allied Sectors in Andhra Pradesh Including Horticulture, Animal
Husbandry, Fisheries and Forests
● Growth and Structure of Industries
● Recent AP Industrial Development Policy
● Single Window Mechanism
● Industrial Incentives
● MSMEs
 ● Industrial Corridors
● Structure and Growth of Services Sector
● Information Technology, Electronics and Communications in Andhra
Pradesh
● Recent AP IT Policy.

(SECTION-B)
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (75 M)

UNIT-1 :
Technology Missions, Policies and Applications:
● National S&T Policy: Recent Science, Technology and Innovation
Policy, and National Strategies and Missions, Emerging Technology
Frontiers
● Space Technology: Launch Vehicles of India, Recent Indian Satellite
Launches and its applications, Indian Space Science Missions
● Defence Technology: Defence Research and Development
Organization (DRDO): Structure, Vision and Mission, Technologies
Developed by the DRDO
● Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP)
● Information and Communication Technology (ICT): National Policy on
Information Technology
● Digital India Mission: Initiatives and Impact
 ● E-Governance Programmes and Services
● Cyber Security concerns
● National Cyber Security Policy
● Nuclear Technology: Indian Nuclear Reactors and Nuclear Power
Plants
● Applications of Radioisotopes
● India’s Nuclear Programme.

UNIT-2 :
Energy Management: Policy and Projections:
● Installed Energy Capacities and Demand in India
● National Energy Policy
● National Policy on Biofuels
● Bharat Stage Norms
● NonRenewable and Renewable Energy: Sources and Installed
Capacities in India
● New Initiatives and Recent Programmes, Schemes and Achievements
in India’s Renewable Energy Sector.

UNIT-3 :
Ecosystem and Biodiversity: Ecology and Ecosystem:
● Basic concepts of Ecology, Ecosystem: Components and Types
● Biodiversity: Meaning, Components, Biodiversity Hotspots, Loss of
Biodiversity
 ● Conservation of Biodiversity: Methods, Recent Plans, Targets,
Convention and Protocols
● Wildlife Conservation: CITES and Endangered Species with reference
to India
● Biosphere Reserves
● Indian Wildlife Conservation efforts, projects, acts and initiatives in
recent times.
UNIT-4 :
Waste Management and Pollution Control:
● Solid Waste: Solid Wastes and their Classification
● Methods of Disposal and Management of Solid Wastes in India
● Environmental Pollution: Types of Environmental Pollution
● Sources and Impacts
● Pollution Control, Regulation and Alternatives: Recent projects, acts
and initiatives to reduce Environmental Pollution in India
● Impact of Transgenics on Environment and their Regulation
● Eco-Friendly Technologies in Agriculture
● Bioremediation: Types and Scope in India.

UNIT-5 :
Environment and Health: Environment Challenges:
● Global Warming, Climate Change, Acid Rain, Ozone Layer Depletion,
Ocean Acidification
● Environmental Initiatives: Recent International Initiatives, Protocols,
Conventions to tackle Climate Change with special reference to India’s
Participation and Role
● Sustainable Development: Meaning, Nature, Scope, Components and
Goals of Sustainable Development
● Health Issues: Recent Trends in Disease Burden and Epidemic and
Pandemic Challenges in India
● Preparedness and Response: Healthcare Delivery and Outcomes in
India
● Recent Public Health Initiatives and Programmes.