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Mana La Excellence Previous Questions Compilation for APPSC Group 1
Essay- APPSC Previous Questions

S.No Code Topic Previous Years Questions
1 S1 CA Topics 1. Explain the history, governance and politics of the European Union. (2008)
2. Discuss the importance of Indo-US nuclear agreement. Analyze the causes for its opposition, and
state whether Hyde Act curtails India’s independence in foreign policy. (2008)
3. Write an essay on the recent achievement of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) which
has launched 10 satellites by PSLV-C9. (2008)
4. With Portugal, Greece, Italy and Spain staring at a bleak future, the world economic situation can be
considered to be in a dire state. With developing economies being highly dependent on their
developed counterparts for investments, there will be an effect on stock markets, employment and
balance of payments. State your reasons whether or not the developing world will be affected. (2011)
5. The relations of India with the ASEAN countries are part of the “Look East Policy’. Does the same hold
good with the Indo- EU relations? Do they follow “Look West Policy’? Elucidate. (2011)
6. “The London riots of last year (August, 2011) exposed a wide spread disillusionment with the
establishment.” – Explain the statement in the light of the growing economic crisis in Europe. (2012)
7. How do you assess the global terrorism and intervention of US in the internal affairs of Afghanistan
and Pakistan? (2012)
8. Discuss the progress in recent Indian efforts in evolving joint counter terrorism strategy with different
allies? What is the implication of current violence in Kashmir Valley on these efforts? (2016)
9. Explain ‘BREXIT”? Discuss its likely impact on governance, politics and economy of European Union?
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(2016)
10. India is called the “surrogacy hub” of the World. Can commercial surrogacy be seen just as another
industry? Evaluate in light of the bill regulating surrogacy pending before the Parliament. (2017)
11. There is a marked shift in India’s foreign policy initiatives under the leadership of Prime Minister
Narendra Modi. Discuss the important changes and developments. (2017)
12. There is a global resurgence of nationalism or right wing. Discuss its implications for democracy and
the neo-liberal economic policies. (2017)
13. Chinese Aggression and India: A Strategic Response(2020)
14. Measures to Combat Outbreak of Covid 19: The Role of the Government and the Individual(2020)
2 S2 Socio-Political 1. The concept of development is pushed down from the top by the MNCs bypassing nations states. This
misplaced conception of development is not totally favored by the states and the people in the
developing world for socioeconomic and political reasons. Is there a way to integrate or combine the
two different conceptions of development of the free market and the individual state? (2011)
2. “The civil society has to play an active role, when institutions of democracy have not served the
people of India as well as they were expected to.” -Discuss the statement in the context of the
struggle for Jan Lokpal Bill. (2012)
3. Examine the causes and consequences of the emerging sub regionalism and demand for smaller
states in India. (2012)
4. Assess the power of courts to intervene in executive policy in the context of judicial activism of recent
days. (2012)
5. What is the present situation of Dalits in India? Despite numerous developmental schemes and

stringent laws for protection, why there is no substantial progress at the ground level? (2016)
6. “Primary education is the foundation for empowerment of Children”. Discuss the impact on the
democratic rights of the children and discrimination between rich and poor children, in light of heavy
commercialization of primary education? (2016)
7. “Sedition laws have no place in a democracy” - Comment on the above, sentence, in the context of
the recent conflicts in our country? (2016)
8. “Most of India’s college graduates are unemployable,” said ex-President Pranab Mukherjee, during
his tenure. The crisis in higher education needs to be addressed through policy measures. Comment.
(2017)
9. The Constitution of India provides protection to life and liberty of a citizen. At the same time, growing
events of terrorism, naxalism and mob violence, underscore the need for stringent laws for control.
Discuss the measures to be taken for striking a balance between both. (2017)
10. Should there be Reservation for Women in Politics?(2020)
3 S2 Socio- 1. Analyze reasons for the decreasing proportion of female population in India and suggest solutions to
Economic contain this trend. (2008)
2. Analyze reasons for the decreasing proportion of female Population in India and suggest solutions to
contain this trend. (2008)
3. Write an essay on the crisis in agriculture and farmers suicides in India. (2012)
4. “Despite huge gains in economic output, our current social, political and economic systems are
exacerbating inequalities, rather than reducing them”. In view of the above statement, discuss the
importance of inclusive growth? (2016)

5. Does the Rise or Fall of the Economic Growth Rate Really Make a Difference to the Poorest of the
poor?(2020)
4 S2 Socio- 1. What is ‘Drought’? What are the implications of drought? Discuss the various steps taken by the
Environmental government in this regard. How do you tackle the problem if there is drought continuously for three
years? (2008)
2. With constant rise in global temperatures, greenhouse gases and global sea levels, it is disastrous that
climate change talks at Copenhagen between major nations have failed to come to a consensus.
Explain why our leaders have failed to come to a mutual understanding for combating climate
change. (2011)
3. In Stephen Hawking’s words, “Mankind must move to outer space within a century”. In the backdrop
of his prediction, what are the factors leading to pessimism in turning around the global
environmental degradation? Discuss. (2017)
4. The Draft Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification of 2020: An Analysis (2020)
5. How to Maintain a Proper Balance Between Developmental Activities and Water Conservation?(2020)
5 S3 Cultural and 1. With advent of new technologies every year the need for human touch keeps descending. New
Historical technologies have surely made life easier, but is this taking us away from our basic necessities to
Issues maintain personal - physical relations without fellow human beings? (2011)
2. The Role of the Youth in Preserving India’s Cultural Heritage(2020)
6 S3 Civic 1. Reality shows have become a major part of the prime time television. They are influencing mindset of
Awareness numerous households making them believe and live in a hypothetical world. State the effect of reality
shows on our society. (2011)

2. Civic Sense and Public Spaces: An Urgent Need to Behave Responsibly. (2020)
7 S3 Reflective 1. My First Public Speaking Experience (2020)
Topics
AP Issues 1. Discuss the pros and cons of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Andhra Pradesh. (2008)
(Not there in 2. Write an essay on the implementation and operation of the National Rural Employment Guarantee
new syllabus) Scheme in Andhra Pradesh. (2008)
3. Discuss the working of Panchayati Raj in Andhra Pradesh with a focus on devolution of powers to
local bodies. (2008)
4. There are a variety of public-private partnerships models on which the government relies
upon.Explain various models with illustrations. Comment on the PPP model in Rajiv Gandhi
International Airport at Hyderabad. (2011)
5. Discuss the initiatives of the Andhra Pradesh Government with regard to Rashtriya
MadhyamikShiksha Abhiyan (RMSA), a centrally sponsored literacy program, outlining its objectives,
functions and impact. (2011)
6. Democratic decentralization or Panchayati Raj aims at making democracy real by bringing the millions
into the functioning of their representative government at the lowest level. However, parallel bodies
at various levels diluted its aims and functions. Discuss with illustrations from Andhra Pradesh. (2011)
7. Write an essay on decentralized democracy and empowerment of weaker sections, in the light of
recent developments in Panchayati Raj system in Andhra Pradesh. (2012)
8. Evaluate the health programmes in Andhra Pradesh with a focus on the working of ‘Rajiv Arogya Sree’
Scheme. (2012)

9. Explain the inclusive higher education and the role of Fee Reimbursement Scheme in Andhra Pradesh.
(2012)
10. “Government of India announced special package but did not grant special status to Andhra
Pradesh”. Explain whether special status would have any advantage over the present special
package? (2016)
11. Examine the role of self help groups (SHGS) and micro finance institutions (MFIs) in meeting the
credit requirements of rural people in Andhra Pradesh? (2016)
12. “River linking is a panacea for the woes of farmers of Andhra Pradesh”. In light of the above
statement, explain how river linking can solve the problem of water scarcity in Andhra Pradesh. Also
describe Pattiseema project of Andhra Pradesh and its benefits? (2016)
13. After reorganisation, the State of Andhra Pradesh is without a separate capital. The Chief Minister of
Andhra Pradesh envisages a world class city. While analysing the progress so far in realising the goal,
evaluate Amaravathi as a “city for all”. (2017)
14. 2017 has been declared as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for development. In this
context, discuss the initiatives taken by the Government of Andhra Pradesh for promotion of tourism.
What additional steps may be taken to sustain tourism as an industry? (2017)
15. Regional disparity is one of the key factors for demand of bifurcation of States in India. In light of this,
how can balanced regional development be ensured in the State of Andhra Pradesh? (2017)

GS Paper 1- Indian History, AP History and Geography

S.No Syllabus Previous Questions
History and Culture of India:
1A Pre-Historic Cultures in India
1B Indus Valley Civilization and Vedic 1. Compare and contrast the salient features of Early Vedic and Later Vedic civilisations in
Culture political, social, economic and religious fields. (2008)
2. Bring out the salient features of the Indus and Vedic Civilizations in a comparative
perspective. (2011)
3. Give a detailed account of Harappans’ town planning and evaluate the various reasons
for its decline. (2012)
4. Explain in what respects the Harappan civilization differed from that of the later Vedic
civilization (2017)
5. Critically examine the salient features of urban planning of Harappan civilization. (2020)
1C Mahajanapadas
1D Emergence of New Religions-Jainism, 1. Examine the factors responsible for the rise and growth of Jainism and Buddhism. (2011)
Buddhism 2. Describe the similarities and differences of Buddhism and Ashoka’s ‘Dhamma’. Discuss
the impact of both on ancient Indian Society. (2012)
3. Compare Hinayana and Mahayana Buddhism. Why did Buddhism become popular and
decline subsequently? (2016)
4. Critically Examine the causes of emergence of Buddhism in ancient India. (2020)
1E Rise of the Magadha and Age of the 1. Analyse the factors that contributed for the growth of Magadhan imperialism. (2008)
Mauryas- Ashoka Dharma
1F - Foreign Invasions on India- The Kushans 1. What are the important features of major schools of art that flourished during post
Mauryan period? (2016)
2A The Pallavas (Socio Cultural 1. What do you know about Sangam age? How does Sangam age literature help us in
Contributions, Language, Literature Art knowing the political and cultural life of that age? (2017)
and Architecture)
2B the Badami Chalukyas (Socio Cultural
Contributions, Language, Literature Art

and Architecture)
2C the Eastern Chalukyas (Socio Cultural 1. Draw an outline of society under the Eastern Chalukyas. (2020)
and Architecture)
2D the Rashtrakutas (Socio Cultural
and Architecture)
2E the Kalyani Chalukyas (Socio Cultural
and Architecture)
2F the Cholas (Socio Cultural Contributions,1. What are the medieval Indian Temple construction styles? Discuss with suitable
Language, Literature Art and examples. (2012)
Architecture) 2. Analyse the cultural contribution of Cholas and explain their contribution for the cultural
expansion in South East Asia. (2017)
3A The Mughals Administration, Socio- 1. Assess the contribution of Mughals to Indian Art and Architecture with examples. (2011)
Religious life and Cultural developments 2. Describe major contributions of Great Mughals to Indian Architecture. (2016)
3. Critically evaluating central administration under Akbar. (2020)
Bhakti and Sufi Movements 1. Bring out the nature and significance of Bhakti Movements in Medieval. (2008)
2. Discuss the impact of Islam on Indian culture, with special reference to the Bhakti
movements. (2011)
3. Explain Sufism and discuss its main principles, important orders and their influence on
the Indian society. (2017)
4.Vividly examine the impact of bhakti moment during mediaeval India. (2020)
3B Shivaji and Rise of Maratha Empire 1. Examine the factors behind the rise of Shivaji. Do you feel that he was a nationalist
leader? Support. (2012)
2. State the reasons for the rise of Chhatrapati Shivaji and also describe the administrative,
military and land revenue systems of his empire. (2017)
3. Draw an outline of the rise of Maratha empire with special reference to Shivaji's
contribution. 2020.
3C Advent of Europeans in India

3D Trade practices- Rise of East India

Company its Hegemony
3E - Changes in Administration, Social and 1. Discuss about the various stages of British colonialism and its impact on Indian Society.
Cultural spheres (2012)
2. Critically examine the role of subsidiary Alliance system in the rise and expansion of
British Raj in India. (2020)
3F Role of Christian Missionaries
4A Rise of British rule in India from 1757 to
1856
4B Land Revenue Settlement, Permanent
Settlement, Ryothvari and Mahalvari
4C 1857 Revolt and its Impact 1. Describe the nature and significance of revolt of 1857? Explain whether it can be termed
as “First War of
Independence”? (2016)
2. Describe the impact of the Revolt of 1857 on British Rule in India. What were the major
changes in the British policies and rule after the revolt? (2017)
4D Education, Press, Cultural changes 1. Critically examine the impact of British colonial rule on the Indian economy. (2008)
2. Critically examine the Economic, Political and Administrative reforms introduced by the
British in Modern India. (2011)
4E Rise of National Consciousness and 1. Describe the impact of the teachings of Swami Vivekananda in arousing nationalistic
Changes feeling and the spirit of service in Indians.
4F Socio-Religious Reform Movements in 1. What was the contribution of the Socio-religious Reform Movements of the 19th century
19th century- Rajaram Mohan Roy, for the upliftment of women in Modern India? (2008)
Dayananda Saraswathi, Swamy 2. Explain the main features of the religious and social reform movements and evaluate
Vivekananda, Annie Besant, Sir Syed their role in the making of Modern India. (2012)
Ahmad Khan and others.
4G Activities of Indian National Congress
4H Vandemataram, Home Rule Movements
4I Self Respect Movement- Jyothiba Phule, 1. Bring out the nature and characteristic features of the anti-Brahmin movements in
Narayana Guru, Periyar Ramaswamy Modern India. (2008)

Naicker 2. Describe the rise and growth of scio-religious reforms movements in modern India with
special reference to Raja Ram Mohan Ray, Jyotiba Phule and Narayana Guru. (2011)
3. How far have the oppressed caste movements and their leaders helped the downtrodden
people for their upliftment? (2012)
4. Describe the contribution of Narayana Guru in social awakening and the result of his
teachings on society. (2017)
4J Role of Mahatma Gandhi, Subhash 1. Compare and contrast the views of Mahatma Gandhi and Ambedkar with regard to the
Chandra Bose, Vallabai Patel- Satyagraha abolition of untouchability and Harijan upliftment. (2011)
2. Comment on the effectiveness of the methods employed by Mahatma Gandhi to mobilize
masses? (2016)
3. “Gandhi was a politician among saints and a saint among politicians.” Discuss. (2017)
4K Quit India Movement 1. critically evaluate the Impact of Quit India movement of 1942. (2020)
4L Dr B.R. Ambedkar and his Contributions. 1. ‘We must hold fast to constitutional methods for achieving our social and
economical objectives”. Briefly explain the significance of this statement of Dr B. R.
Ambedkar with reference to his achievements. Also explain its relevance in the
present to protect democracy? (2016)
2. Delineate the contribution of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar with special reference to the
conditions of untouchables and labourers in Colonial India. (2020)
5A .Indian Nationalism in three phases- 1. Examine the objectives, methods and the impact of the Moderates vis-a-vis the
Freedom Struggle 1885-1905, 1905-1920 Extremists during the course of the Indian Freedom Struggle from 1885 to 1920 (2008)
and Gandhi Phase 1920-1947 2. Trace the evolution of Indian Nationalism with reference to the three phases of the
Freedom Struggle between the years 1885 - 1947. (2011)
3. What was the impact of the First and Second World Wars on the Indian National
Movement? Explain. (2012)
4. “The period between 1885 - 1905 is the period of moderates in Indian freedom struggle”
In light of the above statement, describe the contribution of early nationalists (moderates)
in organizing the national movement? (2016)
5. Examine the recommendations of Cabinet Mission Plan (2020)
5B Peasant, Women, Tribal and Workers 1. Trace the important Peasant Movements in Modern India and their characteristic
Movements features. (2008)

2. Account for the rise and growth of peasant and working class movements and their
contribution in anti-feudal and anti-colonial struggles. (2011)
3. Estimate the role of women, in the National Movement. Do you consider that their
participation was an indication for the women empowerment in those days? (2012)
4. Comment on the contribution of peasant movements in freedom struggle. (2016)
5C Role of Different parties in Freedom 1. What were the role of Socialists and the influence of Socialistic ideas on the Pre and Post-
Struggle Independence India? (2012)
2. Discuss the contribution of the Revolutionary Nationalists to the Freedom Movement and
their impact on the British Rule. (2017)
5D Local and Regional Movements
5E Inter Religious Unity and Communalism.
5F Independence and Partition of India 1. Trace the course of events leading to the Partition of India in 1947. (2011)
2. Analyze the role of communalism in the partition of the country. (2016)
5I India after Independence- Rehabilitation
after partition
5J Linguistic Re-organization of States
5K Integration of the Indian States
5L Indian Constitution
5M Economic policies
5N Foreign Policy Initiatives. 1. Examine the salient features of the Indian Foreign Policy during the post-Independence
period up to 1989. (2008)
History and Culture of Andhra Pradesh:
6A The Satavahanas (Social and Economic 1. Discuss the socio-religious conditions and the development of Telugu language and
Conditions- Religion, Language (Telugu), literature during the Satavahana period. (2008)
Literature, Art and Architecture) 2. Discuss the socio-economic and religious conditions during the period of Satavahanas in
Ancient Andhra Desha. (2011)
3. Explain the social structure during the Satavahana period and also discuss the
contributions of Satavahanas to the society. (2012)
4. Give an account of the socio-cultural and religious conditions of the people after the

downfall of Satavahana dynasty. (2012)

5. Trace the origin and expansion of the Satavahana power and describe their contribution
to religion and literature. (2017)
6. Discuss salient features features of agrarian system under satavahanas(2020)
6B the Ikshvakus(Social and Economic 1. Briefly describe political fortunes and cultural contribution of lkshvakus? (2016)
Conditions- Religion, Language (Telugu),
Literature, Art and Architecture)
6C , the Salankayanas(Social and Economic
6D the Pallavas(Social and Economic 1. Write a note on art and architecture under the pallavas(2020)
6E Vishnukundins(Social and Economic
6F Jainism and Buddhism in Andhra. 1. Write an essay on the growth of Buddhism in Ancient Andhra Desha and the salient
features of Buddhist Art and Architecture with examples. (2011)
6G The Eastern Chalukyas (Socio-Cultural 1. Explain the contributions of Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi in the fields of education, culture
life, Religion- Telugu Script and and Telugu language and literature. (2008)
Language, Literature, Art and 2. Describe the contribution of Eastern Chalukyas to literature, art and architecture(2016)
Architecture. 3. Explain the political significance of Vengi Chalukyas and describe their role in moulding
) the culture of the Andhras (2017)
6H The Rashtrakutas (Socio-Cultural life,
Religion- Telugu Script and Language,
6I The Renati Cholas and others (Socio-
Cultural life, Religion- Telugu Script and
Language, Literature, Art and
Architecture)

7A Socio- Cultural and Religious Conditions 1. Give an account of the socio-religious and cultural conditions in Andhra desha during the
in Andhradesa 1000 to 1565 A.D. years 1000 1565 A.D. (2008)
2. Critically analyse the growth of Telugu language and literature between 1000 AD and
1500 AD. (2017)
7B Antiquity, Origin and Growth Telugu 1. Estimate the contribution of the poet Nannaya for the development of Telugu language
Language and Literature (Kavitraya- and literature. (2008)
Asthadiggajas) 2. Write about poet Molla, her work and style. (2016)
7C Fine Arts, Art& Architecture during the 1. Discuss the social and economic conditions under the Vijayanagar rulers. (2008)
reign of Kakatiyas, Reddis, Gajapatis and 2. Discuss the socio-economic conditions in Medieval Andhra Desha with special reference
Vijayanagaras and their feudatories. tothe Kakatiyas. (2011)
3. Describe the Kakatiya style of architecture and discuss how the agriculture and irrigation
system was developed during that period. (2012)
4. What is the cultural contribution of Vijaynagar Empire? (2016)
5. Describe the characteristics of Vijayanagara architecture. (2017)
6. write a brief note on the architecture during the period of Vijayanagar empire(2020)
7. “ the foundation of the vijayanagara empire, coincided in point of time with the outburst
of a momentous literary movement in south india. Discuss it. (2020)
7D Historical Monuments
7E Significance, Contribution of 1. Briefly explain what are the circumstances that led to the establishment of Asafjahi
Qutubshahis to Andhra History and dynasty and the role played by Nizam-ul-Mulk. (2008)
Culture 2. Critically examine the role played by Ittehadul Muslimeen, during the rule of the VIIth
Nizam of Hyderabad. (2008)
3. Evaluate the contribution of Qutub Shahis to the Telugu language and literature. (2011)
4. Write an essay on the life of rural people and agrarian conditions under the Asaf Jahi’s
rule. (2012)
5. Comment on the contribution of Qutubshahis to Telugu language and literature(2016)
7F Regional Literature- Praja Kavi -Vemana 1. Evaluate the development of Telugu Language and Literature between A.D. 1000 and A.D.
and others. 1565, with special reference to women poets. (2012)
8A European Trade Establishments in

Andhra
8B Andhra Under the Company Rule
8C Role of Christian Missionaries 1. Assess the role of Western education and contribution of Christian Missionaries in the
socio-cultural awakening in Andhra. (2017)
8D Cultural, Literary Awakening- C.P. Brown,
Thamos Munro, Mackenzie
8E Zamindary, Polegary System
8F Native States and Little Kings
8G Role of Social Reformers- Gurajada 1. What are the factors that led to the rise and growth of socio-cultural awakening in
Apparao, Kandukuri Veeresalingam, Andhra during the 20th century? (2008)
Raghupati Venkataratnam Naidu, Gidugu 2. Comment on the contribution of literary works of Gurram Jashuva in social reform. (2016)
Ramamurthy, Annie Besant and others 3. Illustrate the salient features of literary works of Dr.Boyi Bhimanna. (2016)
4. State the influence of Brahma Samaj Movement on the social reformers of Andhra and
highlight how that ideology is reflected in their writings. (2017)
5.Critically, evaluate the contribution of kandukari veerasalingam in the light of social
reform moment in AndhraPradesh.(2020)
8H Library Movement in Andhra Pradesh 1. Estimate the significance of Library Movement in Telangana. (2008)
2. Write a brief account of Library Movement in Andhra Pradesh(2020)
8I Role of News Paper
8J Folk and Tribal Culture, Oral Traditions,
Subaltern Culture
8K Role of women
9A Role of Andhra leaders in National 1. Describe the causes and results of the Vandemataram
Movement Movement in Andhra. (2008)
2. Discuss about the role of the Andhras during different phases of National Movement.
(2012)
3. Describe Vandemataram movement and its impact on freedom struggle in Andhra
Pradesh? (2016)
9B Justice Party, Non-Brahmin Movement- 1. Explain the reasons for the socio-cultural awakening and Dalit Movements in
Telangana. (2012)

2. Critically examine the circumstances which led to the formation of Justice

Party.(2020)
9C Nationalist and Revolutionary Literature- 1. Trace the origin and growth of Adi-Andhra movement in Modern Andhra Desha
Gurram Jashva, Boyi Bheemanna, Sri Sri, andexamine the role of GurramJashuva and Boyi Bheemanna in the growth of Dalit
Garimella consciousness. (2011)
Satyanarayana, Rayaprolu Subbarao, 2. Examine the growth and, development of Communist ideology and literary contributions
Unnava Lakshminarayana, Tripuraneni of the great poet Sri-Sri and others in Andhra. (2012)
Ramaswamy 3. Critically examine the objectives and results of the movement of Tripuraneni Ramaswamy
Choudhary and others Chowdary. (2017)
9D Andhra Mahasabhas 1. Bring out the significance of socio-cultural awakening in Telangana with reference to
therole of Adi-Hindu and Andhra Mahasabha movements. (2011)
2. Describe the contribution of Andhra Mahasabha in socio cultural development. (2016)
9E Andhra Movement- prominent leaders- 1. Critically examine the role of Socialists and Communists in the Freedom movement in
Alluri Sitaramraju, Duggirala Andhra Desha between the years 1935 - 1947. (2011)
Gopalakrishnaiah, Konda
Venkatappayya,Pattabhi Seetaramaiah,
Ponaka Kanakamma, Dokka Sitamma
9F - Grandhlaya Movement- Ayyanka
Venkataratnam, Gadicherla
Harisarvothamarao, Kasinanathuni
Nagesvara Rao
9G Potti Sreeramulu Formation of Andhra 1. Assess the circumstances that led to the formation of Andhra Pradesh. (2008)
State,1953- Emergence of Andhra 2. Trace the course of events leading to the formation of Andhra Pradesh. (2011)
Pradesh,1956- Andhra Pradesh 3. Describe the reasons and state the important events that led to the formation of Andhra
Pradesh State in 1956. (2017)
4. Critically examine the circumstances which led to the formation of Andhra Pradesh in
1950s. (2020)
Telangana Struggle 1. Critically examine the role of Hyderabad Sate Congress in the Freedom movement of the
(Not there in the new syllabus of AP) Nizam State. (2011)

3. Assess the role of Communists in the Telangana People Armed Struggle. (2011)
Analyse the fundamental base for Telangana Peoples Armed Struggle and the historical
significance of the movement. (2012)
6. Critically examine the situations that led to integration of Hyderabad State into the Indian
Union anti later formation of Andhra Pradesh. (2012)
7. Trace the reasons for success and subsequent failure of Telangana people’s armed
struggle. (2016)
8. Who are Razakars and what was their role in resisting integration of Hyderabad State in
the Indian union? (2016)
9H 1956 to2014- Causes for Bifurcation, 2nd
June 2014 Impact.
10A Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and its 1. Evaluate the seriousness of the problems in reorganisation of Andhra Pradesh with
impact on Administrative, Economic, reference to the financial position of the State of Andhra Pradesh immediately after
Social, Political, Cultural and Legal reorganisation. (2017)
Implications 2. Discuss the revenue and infrastructural challenges for New Andhra Pradesh after
bifurcation in 2014. (2020)
3. Discuss the impact of bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh(2014) on trade and commerce.
(2020)
10B Loss of Capital City, Building of New
Capital and its financial Implications
10C Division of Employees and their Native
Issues
10D Effect of Bifurcation on Trade&
Commerce, Industry
10E Implication of Financial Resources of 1. Explain the problems encountered till now in bifurcation of assets of institutions
State Government. Developmental mentioned in Schedule IX and Schedule X of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014.
Opportunities (2017)
10F Socio-Economic, Cultural and
Demographic impact of Bifurcation
10G Impact on River water sharing and other

link issues
10H Andhra Pradesh Reorganization
Act.2014- the Arbitrariness of certain
provisions.
Geography: India and Andhra Pradesh
11A Major land forms(Physical Features and 1. Give me a brief account of geographical features of Andhra Pradesh. (2020)
Resources: India and Andhra Pradesh)
11B Climatic changes(Physical Features and
11C Soil types(Physical Features and
11D Rivers, Water, Streams, , Reservoirs, 1. Give a brief account of. Drainage system of Andhra Pradesh(2020)
Dams
11E Geology, Rocks, Mineral Resources,
Metals, Clays, Construction Materials
11F Forests, Vegetation Classification.
12A Economic Geography- Agriculture, Live 1. Critically analyse the components and impacts of green revolution in India (2020)
stocks, Forestry 2. Give a concise description of fisheries management and development in India.
(2020)
12B Quarrying, Mining
12C House hold Manufacturing, Industries —
Agro, Mineral, Forest, Fuel and man
power
12D Trade and Commerce, Communication,
Road Transport, Storage and others.
13A Social Geography: Population 1. Write a brief note on the rural and urban population of Andhra Pradesh, in the light of
Movements and Distribution, Human the census of india 2011 (2020)
Habitations

13B Density, Age, Sex, Rural, Urban, Race, 1. write a Brief note on Tribal population of Andhra Pradesh in the context of census report
Caste, Tribe, Religion, Linguistic of 2011. (2020)
13C Urban Migration, Education
Characteristics.
14 Fauna and Floral Geography: Wild 1. In the light of the All India Tiger Estimation Report, 2018 critically evaluate the
Animals, Animals, Birds, Reptiles, project tiger. (2020)
Mammals, Trees and Plants and others. 2. Briefly describe the flora and fauna of national parks in adhra Pradesh(2020)
15A Environmental Geography: Sustainable 1. Give a brief account of the concept and importance of sustainable development
Development, Globalization (2020)
15B Temperature, Humidity, Cloudiness,
Winds, Special Weather Phenomena
15C Natural Hazards — Earth Quakes, Land
Slides, Floods, Cyclones, Cloud Burst
15D Disaster Management
15E Impact Assessment- EIA
15F Environmental Pollution, Pollution 1. Give a brief account of factors responsible for the environmental pollution (2020)
Management.

Paper -3 - Polity, Public Administration, Governance, Ethics and Law

Note: For Governance and Ethics topics, UPSC previous questions are mentioned so as to give you an idea over the question format.

Indian Polity and Constitution
1A Indian Constitution and its salient 1. “Preamble is a part of the Indian Constitution.” Comment. (2008)
features – Historical Background 2. The constitution postulates in its Preamble that India shall be a Secular Republic. What are the
and Preamble constitutional provisions consistent this declaration? (2011)
3. How was the constituent assembly formed that framed the Indian Constitution? critically evaluate
the Constitution of India as framed by constituent assembly? (APPSC 2020)
4. Explain any five salient features of Indian constitution. (APPSC 2020)
Indian Constitution and its salient 1. Explain the Constitutional guarantee to the Right to property in the light of the 44thAmendment Act.
features - Fundamental Rights (2011)
2. Explain the Right to Equality guaranteed under the Constitution of India in the light of the doctrine of
reasonable classification. (2012)
Indian Constitution and its salient 1. Trace the genesis and development of Uniform Civil code in India. Cite authoritative judgments on
features - DPSP this issue. (2011)
2. Analyse the concept and importance of Directive Principles of State Policy. Explain the relationship
and difference between the Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles. (2012)
3. Analyze the effectiveness of implementation of the Directive Principles of State Policy and suggest
ways to improve it. (2016)
Indian Constitution and its salient 1. Is India a Federation? (2008)

features - Federalism 2. “The Indian constitution is federal in form but unitary in spirit “ – Discuss(2016)
3. What is concept of cooperative federalism? Does it exist in Indian polity? (2016)
4. Why did we adopt Federalism with a strong central government? Explain the important provisions
that create a strong central government.( APPSC 2020)
1B Functions and duties of the Indian
Union Government

1C Functions and duties of the State

Governments
2A Issues and challenges pertaining 1. Do you agree with the view that functions are given to the States while resources are with the
to the Federal structure Centre? (2008)
2. “In spite of unitary features of the Constitution, federalism survived in India.” Comment. (2017)
2B Role of Governor in States 1. Explain the role of governor in states by focusing on its powers and functions.(APPSC 2020)
2C Distribution of powers between 1. What are the principles adopted by the Courts in an irreconcilable conflict between a law made by
the Union and States (Union list, the Parliament and a law made by the State legislature? (2011)
State list and Concurrent list) — 2. Give instances where in the Constitution provides control of the Union over the States. (2011)
Issues and challenges. 3. Discuss the administrative relations between the Union and the States. How are the Inter State
Water Disputes resolved in India? (2012)
4. Comment briefly on the financial relations between the Union and the States in India. What are
irritants generally encountered? (2016)
3A Rural and Urban Local 1. Panchayati Raj is a “God that failed.” Evaluate. (2008)
Governance under 73rd and 74th 2. Briefly describe the recommendations of 14th Finance
Constitutional Amendment Commission with regard to devolution of funds to rural local bodies (Panchayati Raj Institutions). What
measures have been implemented by the Government of India for monitoring and audit of the finances
of Panchayati Raj Institutions? (2017)
3.Describe the main features of 73rd and 74th amendment of the Indian Constitution.(APPSC 2020)
4. Describe the salient features of rural and urban local governments under the 73rd and 74th
Constitutional Amendment Act. (APPSC 2020)
3B Constitutional Authorities and 1. “The Comptroller and Auditor-General of India is a friend, philosopher and guide of Public Accounts
their Role Committee.” — Discuss (2008)
2. Analyse the functions and functioning of National Commission for Scheduled Castes. (2008)
3. Discuss the powers and functions of the Election Commission of India and explain its role in
protection of representative democracy in India. (2012)
4. Describe the formation and functions of Inter-State Council. State some of the important decisions
taken by the Inter-State Council in the last 3 years. (2017)
4A Parliament- — structure, 1. Comment on the declining trend of legislative debates. Bring out the politics of Women’s Reservation
functioning, conduct of business, Bill. (2008)

powers & privileges and issues 2. There is no constitutional basis to claim absolute immunity from parliamentary proceedings. Explain
arising out of these with reference to leading cases. (2011)
3. The basic structure of the Constitution in effect limits the amending power of the Parliament.
Discuss. (2011)
4. Explain the privileges and immunities of legislature under the Constitution of India. How far can the
judiciary interfere with such privileges and immunities? (2012)
5. What is the relative position of the Rajya Sabha as compared to the Lok Sabha in our political
system? (2016)
6. What is office of profit? Critically analyse the developments in India on this issue. (2017)
7. Differentiate between the powers of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on the basis of the following
parameters, functions and control over elections. Explain, with reasons, The powers that are
excerised only by Lok Sabha.(APPSC 2020)
4B State Legislatures — structure, 1.Explain the conflict resolution mechanism in case of deadlock between the two houses of a State
functioning, conduct of business, legislature on a piece of legislation. (2011)
powers & privileges and issues 2.Define privileges of state legislature and classify it into two broad categories.(APPSC 2020)
arising out of these.
5A Judiciary in India — Structure and
functions
5B Important provisions relating to 1. “Article 356 is more misused than used.” - Comment. (2008)
emergency 2. Write a critical note on the Emergency Powers under the Constitution and their misuse, if any. (2012)
5C Constitutional amendments 1. Analyse the Constitutional Amendments made so far in relation to the Fundamental Rights
guaranteed under Part III of the Constitution. (2012)
2. Describe the procedure for Amending the Constitution? What is the criticism against it? (2016)
5D Judicial review 1. What are the novel trends in Judicial Review? (2008)
2. Discuss the grounds on which administrative action may be reviewed by the judiciary, and the
various modes of such judicial review. (2012)
3. What according to the Supreme Court constitutes “the Basic structure” of our Constitution? Please
name a couple of important judgements of the Supreme Court on this issue? (2016)
4. What is meant by “judicial activism”? What is its impact on Indian polity? (2016)
5. Distinguish between Judicial Review and Judicial Activism and also cite the important decisions of the

Supreme Court on the two subjects. (2017)

6. Define judicial review with special reference to the classification given by Justice Syed Shah
Mohamed quadri. Describe the importance and scope of judicial review.(APPSC 2020)
7. Define judicial activism with special reference to PIL AND SAL. Judicial activism has had many fold
impact on the political system. Justify this statement adding suitable arguments.(APPSC 2020)
5E Public Interest Litigation
Political Parties 1. What is the difference between a National party and a Regional party, in case of parties recognised
by the Election Commission of India? Explain the features of the Indian party system. (2017)
2. Mention the important events in usage of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in elections in India.
Analyse the recent allegations on tampering of EVMs and suggest solutions. (2017)
Public Administration and
Governance
6A Meaning, Nature and Scope of 1. Public administration and explain its evolution in India. (APPSC 2020)
Public Administration
6B Evolution in India — 1.differentiate between the administrator ideas in Kautilya’s arthashashtra and the mughal
Administrative ideas in Kautilya's administration.(APPSC 2020)
Arthashastra
6C Mughal administration
6D Legacy of British rule
7 Government policies and 1.Performance of welfare schemes that are implemented for vulnerable sections is not so effective due
interventions for development in to absence of their awareness and active involvement at all stages of policy process – Discuss.(2019)
various sectors and issues and 2.The need for cooperation among various service sectors has been an inherent component of
problems of implementation. development discourse. Partnership bridges bring the gap among the sectors. It also sets in motion a
(UPSC) culture of ‘Collaboration’ and ‘team spirit’. In the light of statements above examine India’s
Development process.(2019)
3.‘In the context of neo-liberal paradigm of development planning, multi-level planning is expected to
make operations cost effective and remove many implementation blockages.’-Discuss. (2019)
4.There is a growing divergence in the relationship between poverty and hunger in India. The shrinking
of social expenditure by the government is forcing the poor to spend more on Non- Food essential
items squeezing their food – budget. Elucidate. (2019)

5.Despite Consistent experience of High growth, India still goes with the lowest indicators of human
development. Examine the issues that make balanced and inclusive development elusive. (2019)
6.Appropriate local community level healthcare intervention is a prerequisite to achieve ‘Health for All’
in India. Explain. (2018)
7.“Policy contradictions among various competing sectors and stakeholders have resulted in
inadequate protection and prevention of degradation to environment.” Comment with relevant
illustrations. (2018)
8.How far do you agree with the view that the focus on lack of availability of food as the main cause of
hunger takes the attention away from ineffective human development policies in India? (2018).
9.Hunger and Poverty are the biggest challenges for good governance in India still today. Evaluate how
far successive governments have progressed in dealing with these humongous problems. Suggest
measures for improvement. (2017)
10.‘To ensure effective implementation of policies addressing water, sanitation and hygiene needs, the
identification of beneficiary segments is to be synchronized with the anticipated outcomes’ Examine
the statement in the context of the WASH scheme.(2017)
11.Does the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 ensure effective mechanism for empowerment
and inclusion of the intended beneficiaries in the society? Discuss (2017).
12.Professor AmartyaSen has advocated important reforms in the realms of primary education and
primary health care. What are your suggestions to improve their status and performance?(2016)
13.Has the Indian governmental system responded adequately to the demands of Liberalization,
Privatization and Globalization started in 1991? What can the government do to be responsive to this
important change?(2016)
14.Examine the main provisions of the National Child Policy and throw light on the status of its
implementation.(2016)
15.“Demographic Dividend in India will remain only theoretical unless our manpower becomes more
educated, aware, skilled and creative.” What measures have been taken by the government to enhance
the capacity of our population to be more productive and employable?(2016)
16.Though there have been several different estimates of poverty in India, all indicate reduction in
poverty levels over time. Do you agree? Critically examine with reference to urban and rural poverty
indicators.(2015)

17.The quality of higher education in India requires major improvements to make it internationally
competitive. Do you think that the entry of foreign educational institutions would help improve the
quality of higher and technical education in the country? Discuss.(2015)
18.Public health system has limitations in providing universal health coverage. Do you think that the
private sector could help in bridging the gap? What other viable alternatives would you suggest?(2015)
19.“If amendment bill to the Whistleblowers Act, 2011 tabled in the Parliament is passed, there may be
no one left to protect.” Critically evaluate.(2015)
20.Do government’s schemes for up-lifting vulnerable and backward communities by protecting
required social resources for them, lead to their exclusion in establishing businesses in urban
economics?(2014)
21.Though 100 percent FDI is already allowed in non-news media like a trade publication and general
entertainment channel, the Government is mulling over the proposal for increased FDI in news media
for quite some time. What difference would an increase in FDI make? Critically evaluate the pros and
cons.(2014)
22.The setting up of a Rail Tariff Authority to regulate fares will subject the cash strapped Indian
Railways to demand subsidy for obligation to operate non-profitable routes and services. Taking into
account the experience in the power sector, discuss if the proposed reform is expected to benefit the
consumers, the Indian Railways or the private container operators.(2014)
23.An athlete participates in Olympics for personal triumph and nation’s glory; victors are showered
with cash incentives by various agencies, on their return. Discuss the merit of state sponsored talent
hunt and its cultivation as against the rationale of a reward mechanism as encouragement.(2014)
24.Two parallel run schemes of the Government viz. the Adhaar Card and NPR, one as voluntary and
the other as compulsory, have led to debates at national levels and also litigations. On merits, discuss
whether or not both schemes need run concurrently. Analyse the potential of the schemes to achieve
developmental benefits and equitable growth.(2014)
25.Should the premier institutes like IITs/IIMs be allowed to retain premier status, allowed more
academic independence in designing courses and also decide mode/criteria of selection of students.

Discuss in light of the growing challenges.(2014)

26.Many State Governments further bifurcate geographical administrative areas like Districts and
Talukas for better governance. In light of the above, can it also be justified that more number of smaller
States would bring in effective governance at State level? Discuss.(2013)
27.The concept of Mid Day Meal (MDM) scheme is almost a century old in India with early beginnings in
Madras Presidency in pre-independent India. The scheme has again been given impetus in most states
in the last two decades. Critically examine its twin objectives, latest mandates and success. (2013)
28.The Central Government frequently complains on the poor performance of the State Governments
in eradicating suffering of the vulnerable sections of the society. Restructuring of Centrally sponsored
schemes across the sectors for ameliorating the cause of vulnerable sections of population aims at
providing flexibility to the States in better implementation. Critically evaluate. (2013)
29.Electronic cash transfer system for the welfare schemes is an ambitious project to minimize
corruption, eliminate wastage and facilitate reforms. Comment. (2013)
30.The basis of providing urban amenities in rural areas (PURA) is rooted in establishing connectivity.
Comment. (2013)
31.Identify the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) that are related to health. Discuss the success
of the actions taken by the Government for achieving the same. (2013)
32.Define ‘development’ as explained by Prof. Amatya Sen. Explain the Characteristics of the new
development thinking, And also mention the four areas where the government has to play crucial
role.(APPSC 2020)
33.Explain the major governmental interventions in the social sector with special reference to health
and education(APPSC 2020)
8 Development processes - the role 1. ‘The emergence of Self Help Groups(SHGs) in contemporary times points to the slow but steady
of civil society, NGOs and other withdrawal of the state from developmental activities’. Examine the role of the SHGs in
stakeholders developmental activities and the measures taken by the Government of India to promote the
(UPSC) SHGs.(2017)
2. “In the Indian governance system, the role of non-state actors has been only marginal.”
Critically examine this statement.(2016)
3. Examine critically the recent changes in the rules governing foreign funding of NGOs under the
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 1976.(2015)

4. How can the role of NGOs be strengthened in India for development works relating to
protection of the environment? Discuss throwing light on the major constraints.(2015)
5. The Self-Help Group (SHG) Bank Linkage Programme (SBLP), which is India’s own innovation, has
proved to be one of the most effective poverty alleviation and women empowerment
programmes. Elucidate.(2015)
6. The penetration of Self Help Groups (SHGs) in rural areas in promoting participation in
development programmes is facing socio-cultural hurdles. Examine.(2014)
7. The legitimacy and accountability of Self Help Groups (SHGs) and their patrons, the micro-
finance outfits, need systematic assessment and scrutiny for the sustained success of the
concept. Discuss.(2013)
8. Discuss role off NGOs and civil services in democracy.(APPSC 2020)
9. Give the reason for the UN to partner with the civil society. Explain the importance of civil
societies. Under which acts are the NGOs in India legally registered?(APPSC 2020)
9A Statutory, regulatory and various 1. Explain the powers and functions of the Human Rights Commission. (2011)
quasi-judicial authorities 2. What are the Constitutional guarantees given to women? Explain the role of the National
(UPSC) Commission for Women in protecting the rights of the women. (2012)
3. What are the functions of the National Commission for Women? (2017)
4. Describe the work of the statutory bodies with example and mention in which countries they are
set up. Explain quasi judicial bodies, providing two examples from India. (APPSC 2020)
Rights Issues 1. Examine the classification of Scheduled Castes within the constitutional scheme. (2011)
2. Analyse the aims and objectives of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of
Atrocities) Act, 1989. Explain whether such objectives have been achieved. (2012)
3. Describe the various special provisions in the constitution relating to scheduled castes, scheduled
tribes, backward classes and Anglo- Indians. (2016)
4. Explain the concept of minorities with reference to the
Indian constitution and the safeguards available for protection of their rights. (2016)
5. The Indian Constitution provides for a democratic system in India. In this backdrop, briefly analyse
the constitutional provisions with regard to tyranny of majority and appeasement of minority. (2017)
9B Role of Civil Services in 1. Initially Civil Services in India were designed to achieve the goals of neutrality and effectiveness,
which seems to be lacking in the present context. Do you agree with the view that drastic

Democracy. reforms are required in Civil Services? Comment (2017).

2. “Traditional bureaucratic structure and culture have hampered the process of socio-economic
(UPSC) development in India.” Comment.(2016)
3. Has the Cadre based Civil Services Organisation been the cause of slow change in India?
Critically examine.(2014)
10A Good governance and e- 1. Implementation of information and Communication Technology (ICT) based Projects /
governance Programmes usually suffers in terms of certain vital factors. Identify these factors, and suggest
(UPSC) measures for their effective implementation.(2019)
2. E-governance in not only about utilization of the power of new technology, but also much about
critical importance of the ‘use value’ of information. Explain.(2018)
3. Why does the Indian Government make use of e-governance strategy? Mention the several
initiatives in the journey from e-governance vision to implementation. How can we say that
the Indian Government is accountable, responsive and legitimate government?(APPSC 2020)
10B Transparency, accountability and 1. “Effectiveness of the government system at various levels and people’s participation in the
responsiveness in governance governance system are inter-dependent.” Discuss their relationship with each other in context
(UPSC) of India.(2016)
2. In the integrity index of Transparency International, India stands very low. Discuss briefly the
legal, political, economic, social and cultural factors that have caused the decline of public
morality in India.(2016)
3. In the light of the Satyam Scandal (2009), discuss the changes brought in corporate governance
to ensure transparency, accountability.(2015)
4. “For achieving the desired objectives, it is necessary to ensure that the regulatory institutions
remain independent and autonomous.” Discuss in the light of the experiences in recent
past.(2015)
5. ‘A national Lokpal, however strong it may be, cannot resolve the problems of immorality in
public affairs’. Discuss. (2013)
10C Citizen's Charter 1. The Citizen’s Charter is an ideal instrument of organisational transparency and accountability,
(UPSC) but it has its own limitations. Identify the limitations and suggest measures for greater
effectiveness of the Citizen’s Charters. (2018)

2. Though Citizen’s charters have been formulated by many public service delivery organizations,
there is no corresponding improvement in the level of citizens’ satisfaction and quality of
services being provided? Analyze. (2013)
10D RTI 1. “The Right to Information Act is meant only for providing information but not grievance
(UPSC) redressal.” Comment. (2017)
2. What is RTI? What rights are available under RTI Act 2005? You RTI is a fundamental right,
Then why do we need an act to give us this right?(APPSC 2020)
10E Public Service Act and their
implications
10F Concept of Social Audit and its 1. What is social audit? What are its objectives and advantages? (APPSC 2020)
importance.
Ethics in Public Service and
knowledge of law
11A Ethics and Human Interface: 1. All human beings aspire for happiness. Do you agree? What does happiness mean to you?
Essence, determinants and Explain with examples.(2014)
Consequences of Ethics in 2. What do ethics seek to promote in human life? Why is it all the more important in public
Human actions: administration? (2014)
(UPSC) 3. In the context of defence services, ‘patriotism’ demands readiness to even lay down one’s life in
protecting the nation. According to you, what does patriotism imply in everyday civil life?
Explain with illustrations and justify your answer.(2014)
4. The crisis of ethical values in modern times is traced to a narrow perception of the good life.
Discuss.(2017)
5. With regard to the morality of actions, one view is that means is of paramount importance and
the other view is that the ends justify the means. Which view do you think is more appropriate?
Justify your answer.(2018)
11B Dimensions of Ethics 1. Law and ethics are considered to be the two tools for controlling human conduct so as to make it
(UPSC) conducive to civilized social existence.
a) Discuss how they achieve this objective.
b) Giving examples, show how the two differ in their approaches.(2016)
11C Ethics in Private and Public 1. “The good of an individual is contained in the good of all.” What do you understand by this

relationships statement? How can this principle be implemented in public life? (2013)
(UPSC) 2. What is mean by conflict of interest? Illustrate with examples, the difference between the actual
and potential conflicts of interest.(2018)
3. What is mean by public interest? What are the principles and procedures to be followed by the
civil servants in public interest?(2018)
4. How does time and space effect ethics in private and public relationship? Illustrate .(APPSC
2020)
11D Ethics-integrity and 1. “Integrity without knowledge is weak and useless, but knowledge without integrity is
Accountability in Public Service dangerous and dreadful.” What do you understand by this statement? Explain your stand
(UPSC) with illustrations from the modern context.
2. What does ‘accountability’ mean in the context of public service? What measures can be
adopted to ensure individual and collective accountability of public servants? (2014)
3. “In looking for people to hire, you look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence and energy.
And if they do not have the first, the other two will kill you.” – Warren Buffett
What do you understand by this statement in the present-day scenario? Explain. (2018)
4. Define ethics, with reference to ethics in Indian tradition. Mention five principles to
manage ethics in public service.(APPSC 2020)
12A Human values: Understanding 1. “Human beings should always be treated as ‘ends’ in themselves and never as merely `means’.”
the Harmony in existence Human Explain the meaning and significance of this statement, giving its implications in the modern
relationships in the society and in techno-economic society. (2014)
the Nature. 2. What do you understand by ‘values’ and ‘ethics’? In what way is it important to be ethical along
(UPSC) with being professionally competent? (2013)
3. Some people feel that values keep changing with time and situation, while others strongly
believe that there are certain universal and eternal human values. Give your perception in this
regard with due justification.(2013)
4. What do you understand by the term ‘voice of conscience’? How do you prepare yourself to
heed to the voice of conscience?(2013)
5. What is meant by ‘crisis of conscience’? Narrate one incident in your life when you were faced
with such a crisis and how you resolved the same.(2013)
6. The current society is plagued with widespread trust-deficit. What are the consequences of this

situation for personal well-being and for societal well-being? What can you do at the personal
level to make yourself trustworthy? (2014)
7. Social values are more important than economic values. Discuss the above statement with
examples in the context of inclusive growth of a nation.(2015)
8. Explain how ethics contributes to social and human well-being. (2016)
9. Increased national wealth did not result in equitable distribution of its benefits. It has created
only some “enclaves of modernity and prosperity for a small minority at the cost of the
majority.” Justify.(2017)
12B Gender Equability in the 1. We are witnessing increasing instances of sexual violence against women in the country. Despite
relationships Role of family, existing legal provisions against it, the number of such incidences is on the rise. Suggest some
society and Educational innovative measures to tackle this menace.
Institutions in imparting values to 2. Our attitudes towards life, work, other people and society are generally shaped unconsciously
citizens by the family and the social surroundings in which we grow up. Some of these unconsciously
(UPSC) acquired attitudes and values are often undesirable in the citizens of a modern democratic and
egalitarian society.
a) Discuss such undesirable values prevalent in Today’s educated Indians.
b) How can such undesirable attitudes be changed and socio-ethical values considered
necessary in public services be cultivated in the aspiring and serving civil servants?(2016)
3. What do you understand by the values of an entity? What is the need for value education?
Discuss how gender inequality came to be recognised as inequality in the Indian context and
kind of responses that this recognition produced.( APPSC 2020)
4. What is the role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values? (APPSC
2020)
12C Lessons from the lives and 1. Which eminent personality has inspired you the most in the context of ethical conduct in life?
teachings of great leaders, Give the gist of his/her teachings giving specific examples; describe how you have been able to
reformers and apply these teachings for your own ethical development.(2014)
administrations.
(UPSC) 2. Given below are three quotations of great moral thinkers/philosophers. For each of these

quotations, bring out what it means to you in the present context:

a. “There is enough on this earth for every one’s need but for no one’s greed.” Mahatma
Gandhi.
b. “Nearly all men can withstand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give
him power.” Abraham Lincoln.
c. “I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who overcomes his enemies.”
Aristotle (2013).
3. Discuss Mahatma Gandhi’s concept of Seven sins.(2016)
4. Analyse John rawls’s concept of social justice in the Indian Context.(2016)
5. “Great ambition is the passion of a great character. Those endowed with it may perform very
good or very bad acts. All depends on the principles which direct them.” – Napoleon Bonaparte.
Stating examples mention the rulers (i) who have harmed society and country, (ii) who worked
for the development of society and country.(2017)
6. What do each of the following quotations mean to you in the present context?
(a) “The true rule, in determining to embrace, or reject anything, is not whether it has any evil in
it; but whether it has more evil than good. There are few things wholly evil or wholly good.
Almost everything, especially of governmental policy, is an inseparable compound of the two; so
that our best judgement of the preponderance between them is continually demanded.
”Abraham Lincoln
(b) “Anger and intolerance are the enemies of correct understanding. “ _ Mahatma Gandhi .
(c) “Falsehood takes the place of truth when it results in unblemished common good.”-
Tirukkural.
13A Attitude: Content, Functions- its 1. What factors affect the formation of a person’s attitude towards social problems? In our society,
influence and relation with contrasting attitudes are prevalent about many social problems. What contrasting attitudes do
thought and behaviour you notice about the caste system in our society? How do you explain the existence of these
(UPSC) contrasting attitudes?(2014)
2. Two different kinds of attitudes exhibited by public servants towards their work have been
identified as bureaucratic attitude and the democratic attitude.
(a) Distinguish between these two terms and write their merits and demerits.
(b) Is it possible to balance the two too create a better administration for the faster

development of our country?

(2015)
3.Explain the process of resolving ethical dilemmas in Public Administration.(2018)
13B Moral and Political attitudes 1. It is often said that ‘politics’ and ‘ethics’ do not go together. What is your opinion in this regard?
(UPSC) Justify your answer with illustrations.(2013)
2. Given are two quotations of moral thinkers/philosophers. For each of these bring out what it
means to you in the present context.
(a) “The weak can never forgive; forgiveness is the attribute of strong.”
(b) “We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men
are afraid of the light”
(2015)
3.“Max Webar said that it is not wise to apply to public administration the sort of moral and
ethical norms we apply to matters of personal conscience. It is important to realize that the
state bureaucracy might possess its own independent bureaucratic morality.” Critically analyse
this statement.(2016)
4. Young people with ethical conduct are not willing to come forward to join active politics.
Suggest steps to motivate them to come forward.(2017)
5. Without commonly shared and widely entrenched moral values and obligations, neither the
law, nor democratic government, nor even the market economy will function properly.
What do you understand by this statement? Explain with illustration in the contemporary
times.(2017)
6. define moral attitude and explain the four qualities of moral attitude, what are the factors
that shape political attitude? (APPSC 2020)
13C Role of Social influence and 1. How could social influence and persuasion contribute to the success of Swachh Bharat
persuasion. Abhiyan?(2016)
(UPSC)
13D Emotional intelligence 1. What is ’emotional intelligence’ and how can it be developed in people? How does it help an
Concepts and their utilities individual in taking ethical decisions? (2013)
and application in 2. Anger is a harmful negative emotion. It is injurious to both personal life and work life.
Administration and a) Discuss how it leads to negative emotions and undesirable behaviors.

Governance. b) How can hit be managed and controlled?(2016)

(UPSC) 3. How will you apply emotional intelligence in administrative practices?(2017)
4. Explain the concept of emotional intelligence with special reference to three main models of
emotional intelligence. How are emotional intelligence applied in administrative and
governance?(APPSC 2020)
14A Concept of Public Service, 1. What do you understand by the following terms in the context of public service?
"Philosophical basis of a. Integrity
Governance”. b. Perseverance
(UPSC) c. Spirit of service
d. Commitment
e. Courage of conviction
(2013)
2. Indicate two more attributes which you consider important for public service. Justify your
answer.(2013)
3. There is a heavy ethical responsibility on the public servants because they occupy positions of
power, handle huge amounts of public funds, and their decisions have wide-ranging impact on
society and environment. What steps have you taken to improve your ethical competence to
handle such responsibility?
4. “A mere compliance with law is not enough, the public servant also have to have a well
developed sensibility to ethical issues for effective discharge of duties” Do you agree? Explain
with the help of two examples where (i) an act is ethically right, but not legally and (ii) an act is
legally right, but not ethically. (2015)
5. How do the virtues of trustworthiness and fortitude get manifested in public service? Explain
with examples.(2015)
6. Public servants are likely to confront with the issues of “Conflict of Interest”. What do you
understand by the term “Conflict of Interest” and how does it manifest in the decision making
by public servants? If faced with the conflict of interest situation how would you resolve it?
Explain with the help of examples. (2015)
7. Why should impartiality and non-partisanship be considered as foundational values in public
services, especially in the present day socio-political context? Illustrate your answer with

examples.(2016)
8. One of the tests of integrity is complete refusal to be compromised. Explain with reference to a
real life example.(2017)
9. State the three basic values, universal in nature, in the context of civil services and bring out
their importance.(2018)
10. “In doing a good thing, everything is permitted which is not prohibited expressly or by clear
implication”. Examine the statement with suitable examples in the context of a public servant
discharging his/her duties. (2018).
11. Suppose the Government of India is thinking of constructing a dam in a mountain valley bond by
forests and inhabited by ethnic communities. What rational policy should it resort to in dealing
with unforeseen contingencies.(2018)
12. Define public service broadly. How do the virtues of trustworthiness and fortitude get
manifested in public service? Explain with examples. suggest three preventive measures of
corruption. (APPSC 2020)
14B Professional Ethics in the light of
right understanding and Vision
for Holistic Technologies.
14C Codes of Ethics, codes of 1. Discuss the Public Services Code as recommended by the 2nd Administrative Refroms
Conduct. Commission.(2016)
(UPSC) 2. Conflict of interest in the public sector arises when
(a) official duties,
(b) public interest, and
(c) personal interestare taking priority one above the other.
How can this conflict in administration be resolved? Describe with an example.(2017)
3. Distinguish between “Code of ethics” and “Code of conduct” with suitable examples.(2018)
14D RTI, Public Service Act 1. Some recent developments such as introduction of RTI Act, media and judicial activism, etc. are
(UPSC) proving helpful in bringing about greater transparency and accountability in the functioning of
the government. However, it is also being observed that at times the mechanisms are misused.
Another negative effect is that the officers are now afraid to take prompt decisions. Analyse the
situation in detail and suggest how the dichotomy can be resolved. Suggest how these negative

impacts can be minimised.

2. Today we find that in-spite of various measures of prescribing codes of conduct, setting up
vigilance cells/commissions, RTI, active media and strengthening of legal mechanism, corrupt
practices are not coming under control. (2015)
(a) Evaluate the effectiveness of these measures with justifications.
(b) Suggest more effective strategies to tackle this menace.
3. “The Right to Information Act is not all about citizens’ empowerment alone, it essentially
redefines the concept of accountability. Discuss.(2018)
14E Leadership Ethics, Work culture, 1.Differentiate between the following :
Ethical principles with in an (i) Law and ethics
Organizational content. (UPSC) (ii) Ethical management and management of ethics
(iii) Discrimination and preferential treatment
(iv) Personal Ethics and Professional Ethics
(2015)
2. Corporate social responsibility makes companies more profitable and sustainable. Analyse.(2017)
3. Discipline generally implies following the order and subordination. However, it may be counter-
productive for the organisation. Discuss.(2017)
14F Ethical and moral values in 1. What do you understand by ‘probity’ in public life? What are the difficulties in practicing it in
governance. the present times? How can these difficulties be overcome?
(UPSC) 2. What do you understand by the terms ‘governance’, ‘good governance’ and ‘ethical
governance’?(2016)
3. Examine the relevance of the following in the context of civil service: (2017)
(a) Transparency
(b) Accountability
(c) Fairness and justice
(d) Courage of conviction
(e) Spirit of service
14G Ethical issues in international 1. What is meant by ‘environmental ethics’? Why is it important to study? Discuss any one
relations environmental issue from the viewpoint of environmental ethics.(2015)

(UPSC) 2. At the international level, bilateral relations between most nations are governed on the policy
of promoting one’s own national interest without any regard for the interest of other nations.
This lead to conflicts and tension between the nations. How can ethical consideration help
resolve such tensions? Discuss with specific examples. (2015)
3. Strength, peace and security are considered to be the pillars of international relations.
Elucidate. (2017)
14H Corruption, Lokpal, Lokayukta 1. It is often said that poverty leads to corruption. However, there is no dearth of instances where
(UPSC) affluent and powerful people indulge in corruption in a big way. What are the basic causes of
corruption among people? Support your answer with examples.(2014)
2. “Corruption causes misuse of government treasury, administrative inefficiency and obstruction
in the path of national development.” Discuss Kautilya’s views.(2016)
3. “If a country is to be corruption free and become a nation of beautiful minds, I strongly feel
there are three key societal members who can make a difference. they are father, the mother
and the teacher.” – A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. Analyse.(2017)
4. Explain the Lokpal and lokyuta act. (APPSC 2020)
Basic Knowledge of Laws
15A Constitution of India: Nature
and salient features –
Fundamental Rights and
Directive Principles of State
Policy – Bifurcation of powers
between centre and state
(state list, union list and
concurrent list) – Powers of
judiciary, executive and
legislature.
15B Civil and Criminal laws:
hierarchy of civil and criminal
courts in India - difference
between substantial and

procedural laws – order and

decree - new developments in
criminal laws, Nirbhaya Act.
15C Labour Law: Concept of social 1. What are the necessity and importance of labour laws? Are India's labour law reforms only a
welfare legislations in India, gift for factories or do workers benefit too?( APPSC 2020)
changing trends in employment
and necessity for new labour
laws.
15D Cyber Laws: Information 1. Explain the different types of cybercrimes and the importance of cyber laws in India.(APPSC 2020).
Technology Act – Cyber
Security and Cyber Crime –
difficulties in determining
competent jurisdiction of
courts in case of cyber-crimes.
15E Tax Laws: Laws relating to
income, Profits, Wealth Tax,
Corporate Tax - GST

Previous Questions on Indian Economy and AP Economy

Major Challenges of Indian
Economy
Basics on National Income 1. Explain various approaches to measure national income. (2008)
2. Explain the problems in measuring national income. (2008)
3. Do you consider Human Development Index as an alternative to National Income? Justify your answer. (2011)
4. Discuss the difficulties faced in measuring the developmental level of economy and justify whether the
current method of measurement in India overcomes the difficulties. (2016)
5. Discuss briefly the major changes involved in the recent revision in the base year and method of national
income accounting. (2016)
1A Inconsistent growth rate, Low 1. Declining share of agriculture sector in national income facilitated a rise in the rate of economic growth in
growth rates of agriculture and India. -Justify your answer (2012)
manufacturing sectors (Nature, 2. Discuss the nature of sectoral contribution of income to national income of India since independence. Also
causes problems) examine whether the changes in sectoral contribution to national income of India followed Kuznets-Clark
hypothesis. (2017)
3. State Some of the notable initiatives taken by government recently to boost the growth of the manufacturing
sector in India. (2020)
4. highlight some of the major factors leading to low agriculture productivity in india.(2020)

5. how has the growth in Andhra pradesh’s agriculture and allied sectors impacted the income levels of
farmers?(2020)
6. Discuss about some of the major initiatives highlighted in Vision 2020 for the development of agriculture
sector in India.(2020)
Economic Reforms 1. Explain the impact of economic reforms in the Banking sector. (2008)
2. ‘‘The aim of economic reforms in India is to improve the competitiveness and efficiency of domestic industry
and pave the way for achieving high rate of economic growth.’’ Discuss. (2017)
1B Inflation and oil prices, current
account deficit and
unfavourable balance of
payments, falling rupee value
(Nature, causes, consequences
and solutions of these
problems)
1C Growing NPAs and capital
infusion - money laundering and
black money (Nature, causes,
consequences and solutions of
these problems)
1D Insufficient financial resources 1. Explain the important sectoral changes in post-independence Indian economy with respect to income and

and deficiency of capital, Lack of work-force. (2011)

Inclusive growth and 2. Describe the factors responsible for the low level of Human Development Index of India during the last two
Sustainable development decades. (2012)
(Nature, causes, consequences 3. According to the Economic Survey 2016 – 17, Universal Basic Income (UBI) aims at achieving Mahatma
and solutions of these Gandhi’s objective of ‘‘wiping every tear from every eye’’. In this backdrop, explain the concept of UBI and
problems) discuss how it is expected to achieve the stated objective. (2017)
4. ‘‘Selfish attitude of human beings is the sole cause of environmental degradation.’’ Discuss. (2017)
Resource Mobilization in Indian
Economy:
Planning 1. Explain the important objectives of the 10th Five Year
Plan. (2008)
2. Critically examine the performance of X Five Year Plan. (2011)
Briefly discuss the main objectives and strategies outlined in the XII Five Year Plan of India. (2012)
3. Eleventh five-year plan identified the weaknesses on the employment front during the period of reforms.
Describe them. (2016)
4. Discuss briefly the guiding principles in setting up the NITI Aayog. (2016)
2A Sources of financial resources 1. Explain the pattern of revenue collection after economic reforms in India. (2008)
for public and private sectors - 2. Explain the principles of public expenditure. (2008)
budgetary resources – tax Explain the role of Finance Commission in a federal country like India. (2011)
revenue and non-tax revenue 3. What are the important tax reforms in India since 1991? (2011)

4. Examine the relative shares of direct and indirect tax revenues of Indian Government in the post-reforms
period. (2012)
5. Discuss the concept of revenue deficit and effective revenue deficit and justify the reasons for introducing
effective revenue deficit. Give the details of the expected revenue deficit & the effective revenue deficit by the
fiscal 2016-17, as per the Union Budget 2013-14. (2016)
6. what are the factors responsible for the narrow tax base in india? Explain in brief(2020)
7. Briefly give an account of revenue and fiscal deficits and debt positions of andhra Pradesh for the last five
years since (2014-2015). (2020)
8. Differentiate between revenue deficit, fiscal deficit and primary deficit? How does deficit financing impact the
economy (2020)
2B Public debt : market 1. Explain the specific problems, encountered by Indian economy with increasing share of private sector in the
borrowings, loans and grants context of globalisation. (2012)
etc., external debt from 2. Justify the view that public debt is essential for the development of Indian economy endowed with natural
multilateral agencies resources. (2012)
3. Critically analyse the causes and consequences of India’s public debt relating to the period from 1991 till date.
(2017)
4. Describe the highlights of Fiscal Reforms and Budget
Management Act 2003. (2016)
5. define public debt and give its components with reference to Indian government? Explain trends in public
debt since 2010 onwards(2020)

2C Foreign institutional investment

and foreign direct investment
2D Desirability and consequences
of utilizing different sources
2E Monetary and fiscal 1. Explain the objectives of monetary policy. (2008)
policies 2. Explain the structure of Indian Banking. (2011)
3. Critically examine the role of RBI in credit control. (2011)
Analyse the strategy adopted by Reserve Bank of India to control the raising prices in the last two years. (2012)
4. State the measures initiated by Reserve Bank of India to regulate credit disbursed by Non-Banking Financial
Institutions. (2012)
5. Discuss briefly the recommendations of the expert committee constituted “To revise and strengthen the
monetary policy framework”. (2016)
6. Explain the need for emergence of Regional rural banks,
and discuss the problems faced by them and the corresponding revisions made. (2016)
7. What are the objectives of the demonetization policy announced by the Central Government on 8th
November, 2016 ? Discuss its impact on various sectors and various categories of people in the society. Analyse
its scope for cashless economy in the near future. (2017)
2F Financial markets and
institutions of developmental
finance

2G Investment in industries and 1. What is the scope for public-private partnership in post economic reform period in India? Elaborate. (2011)
infrastructure projects
2H Physical resources – Energy
resources
Resource mobilization in
Andhra Pradesh
3A Budgetary resources and 1. Explain the pattern of resource mobilisation for the public sector in the 5 -Year Plans of Andhra Pradesh in the
constraints recent decade. (2008)
2. What are the important sources of revenue of the Government of Andhra Pradesh? (2011)
3. Do you consider that public Sector in getting adequate financial support from the government Andhra
Pradesh in XI five-year plan? (2011)
4. Critically examine the allocation pattern of resources in X and XI five-year plans of Andhra Pradesh (2011)
5. Bring out the relative importance of plan and non-plan expenditures of Andhra Pradesh Government during
the reforms period. (2012)
6. Discuss the sectorial performance of Eleventh Five Year Plan of Andhra Pradesh. (2012)
7. Explain the important features of XII Five Year Plan of Andhra Pradesh. (2012)
8. Discuss the sources and trends in revenue of the Andhra Pradesh Government before and after
reorganization for the period 2011 – 12 to 2016 – 17. (2017)
9. List out the monitorable targets of the 11th Five Year Plan of Andhra Pradesh State. Also explain the pattern
of resource allocation in the 10th and 11th Five Year Plans of Andhra Pradesh. (2017)

3B Fulfillment of the conditions of 1. Explain the need for the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority Bill 20 14 and describe its
A.P Bifurcation Act salient features.
3C Central assistance and issues of 1. Describe the analysis of tax devolution from Central government to Andhra Pradesh Government in the last
conflict decade. (2012)
2. In the context of the financial situation of Andhra Pradesh after reorganization, discuss the nature and
extent of Central assistance provided to Andhra Pradesh. (2017)
3D Public debt and projects of 3. Critically examine the role of World Bank Loans in the development of Andhra Pradesh economy. (2011)
external assistance
3E Physical resources - 1. Give an account of the mineral and forest resources of Andra Pradesh.(2020)
Mineral and forest resources
3F Water disputes with
neighbouring states
Government
budgeting
4A Structure of Government
budget and its components
4B Budgeting process and recent
changes
4C Types of budget – types of
deficits, their impact and

management
4D Highlights of current year’s
union budget and its analysis
4E GST and related issues
4F Central assistance to states - 1. What are the Recommendations of fourteenth Finance Commission with respect to the grant to local
Issues of federal finance in India governments, fiscal deficit and FRBM Act (2020)
– Recommendations of the 2. Highlight the areas of central assistance to andhra Pradesh under the provision of Andhra Pradesh
latest finance commission Reorganisation Act and 14th Finance Commission. 2020.
3. Highlight the areas of central assistance to Andhra Pradesh under the provision of Andhra Pradesh
Reorganization Act and Fourteenth Finance Commission?(2020)
Government budgeting in
Andhra Pradesh
5A Budget constraints 1. What are the direct and indirect taxes levied by the government of Andhra Pradesh? (2008)
2. Write notes on: (i) Debt composition of Andhra Pradesh government (ii) Tax revenue and other resource
inflows into Andhra Pradesh government from the Central government (2008)
3. The proportion of revenue receipts and total budgetary receipts as percentage of GSDP increased during the
period 2002-2007 and declined during 2008-14. Explain the factors contributed for such trend. (2016)
5B Central assistance and issues of
conflict after bifurcation of the
state

5C Management of deficits 1. Explain the distinct aspect of Annual Budget for 2016- 17 of Andhra Pradesh. Discuss the reasons for revenue
deficit and fiscal deficit in residuary AP(2016)
5D Highlights and Analysis of the 1. Examine some of the major features of Andhra Pradesh budget for the Financial year 2020-21 with special
current year budget reference to fiscall deficit situation of the state. (2020)
5E State finance commission and
local finance in Andhra Pradesh
Inclusive growth
6A Meaning of inclusion - Causes of
exclusion in India
6B Strategies for and instruments 1. Explain the methods of measuring poverty in India. (2008)
of inclusion: Poverty alleviation 2. Explain the methods of measuring unemployment in India. (2008)
and employment, Health and 3. Write notes on :
Education, women i) Measures taken by the Andhra Pradesh government to empower women,
empowerment, social welfare ii) Infant Mortality and Death rates in Andhra Pradesh in the recent decade(2008)
schemes 4. What are important concepts of employment/ unemployment used by National Sample survey
Organisation (NSSO)? (2011)
5. Discuss the important anti-poverty programmes implemented by Government of India. (2011)
6. Comment on the recent controversies relating to the estimates of rural-urban poverty in India. (2012)
7. Assess the impact of MGNREGS in reducing the intensity of unemployment in rural areas of our country.
(2012)

8. Explain the possible limitations in the strategy for poverty alleviation adopted by the Government of India.
(2016)
9. Discuss the possible consequences of rural unemployment on the society and suggest two effective remedial
measures. (2016)
10. What is human development? Discuss the importance and measurement of Gross National Happiness Index.
(2017)
11. What is relative poverty? What are the reasons for its presence in India? Explain the Gini-coefficient and
Lorenz curve methods of measuring relative poverty. (2017)
12. Discuss the nature and importance of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in health care and basic education in
India. (2017)
13. Analyse trends in rural-urban poverty in Andhra Pradesh. What are the factors responsible for its
existence?(2020)
14. Give an account of the objectives of Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) and the
benefits received under this scheme.(2020)
6C Food Security and Public 1. examine major issues concerning public distribution system in Andhra Pradesh(2020)
Distribution System
6D Sustainable agriculture
6E Integrated Rural development- 1. Why are Land Reforms implemented? What are the main laws pertaining to Land Reforms in Andhra Pradesh?
regional diversification (2008)
2. Explain the scope of Land Reforms in Andhra Pradesh and assess success in computerisation or Land Records.

(2008)
3. Detail the key four pillars, the project components, beneficiaries and key result indicators of Andhra Pradesh
rural inclusive growth project (2016)
6F Public and partnership for
inclusive growth
6G Financial inclusion
6H All Andhra Pradesh 1. How is Andhra Pradesh economy popularly classified? What are the relative shares of the three regions in
government’s current schemes the? GSDP of Andhra Pradesh in the recent years? (2008)
for inclusive growth and 2. Examine the causes f or regional disparities in Andhra Pradesh and measures initiated by the government to
financial inclusion - Public reduce the same. (2008)
Distribution system and DWCRA 3. Examine the structure of occupations pursued by Andhra Pradesh people and the proportion of SC-ST
population in the total population of Andhra Pradesh. (2008)
4. Explain the basic features of Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) and its performance in the state.
(2008)
5. Explain the causes for backwardness of certain regions and suggest measures for development. (2008)
6. Examine the role of SHGs in Andhra Pradesh in meeting the credit requirements of rural people. (2008)
7. Highlight the important trends in incidence of poverty in Andhra Pradesh. (2011)
8. Discuss the demographic features of Andhra Pradesh and changes therein. (2011)
9. Discuss the measures taken by the Government to improve education and health status in Andhra Pradesh.
(2011)

10. What are the measures taken by the Government of Andhra Pradesh to empower women? Elaborate. (2011)
11. What are the causes for inter-regional and inter-district disparities in Andhra Pradesh? (2011)
12. Explain the significance of micro-finance institutions in meeting rural credit needs in Andhra Pradesh. (2011)
13. Explain the existing inter-regional differences in the levels of poverty in net Andhra Pradesh economy. (2012)
14. Suggest suitable steps to utilise demographic dividend for the rapid economic development of Andhra
Pradesh. (2012)
15. Critically examine the socio-economic issues regarding the pace of women empowerment in Andhra
Pradesh. (2012)
16. Evaluate the trends in the expenditure of Andhra Pradesh Government on health and education in the last
decade. (2012)
17. Discuss the trends in the literacy rates in Andhra Pradesh(2016)
18. “Employment opportunities through Jawahar Knowledge Centres”-Explain how the Andhra Pradesh
Government expects to meet its objective through this program. (2016)
19. List all the flagship programmes of Central Government implemented by the AP State during the 11th plan
period and state the objective of the programs in one sentence. (2016)
20. Explain the salient features and benefits of the PPP model of health services provided under Dr NTR Vaidya
Seva programme. (2016)
21. “An Indian peasant is born in debt, lives in debt and dies in debt”. In this context, explain the problems faced
by the rural population in getting the loans from institutional and non-institutional sources in AP and how they
get into debt trap and poverty. (2016)

22. ‘‘SERP has been playing an important role in reducing rural poverty in Andhra Pradesh.’’ Discuss. (2017)
23. Evaluate the programmes / schemes initiated by the Andhra Pradesh Government to achieve women
empowerment. (2017)
24. Critically evaluate the nature of occupational structure in Andhra Pradesh. (2017)
25. Examine the present state of microfinance in Andhra Pradesh in the backdrop of its earlier crisis. (2017)
Agricultural development
7A Role of agriculture in economic
development – Contribution of
to GDP
7B Issues of finance, production,
marketing
7C Green revolution and changing
focus to dryland farming,
organic farming and sustainable
agriculture
7D Minimum support prices
7E Agriculture policy –
Swaminathan commission
7F – Rainbow revolution 1. What do you mean by rainbow revolution? What are its objectives? Discuss.(2020)
Agriculture Development in

Andhra Pradesh
8A Contribution to SGDP 1. What is Green Revolution? What is its impact on the agricultural economy of Andhra Pradesh? (2008)
2. Do you consider that Andhra Pradesh economy in still dominated by agricultural sector? Justify your answer.
(2011)
3. Describe the changing structure of landholdings in Andhra Pradesh in the past two decades. (2012)
4. Discuss the problems associated with the issue of land distribution in Andhra Pradesh State. (2012)
5. Analyse the recent changes in the composition and structure of agricultural output in Andhra Pradesh. (2012)
6. Analyse the possible reasons for placing ceiling on agricultural holdings. Give two possible disadvantages to
the economy due to such ceilings. (2016)
7. Explain the need to enact the Andhra Pradesh Land Licensed Cultivators Act, 2011 and discuss the problems
faced in meeting the objective of enacting the Act. (2016)
8. Discuss the performance of agriculture sector during the 11th plan period and reasons for such performance.
(2016)
9. Explain the reasons for constituting a land committee under the chairmanship of Sri Koneru Ranga Rao in the
year 2004 and bring out its recommendations related to land reforms in Andhra Pradesh. (2017)
10. Discuss the evolution of tenancy reforms in Andhra Pradesh and also explain the main features of the
Andhra Pradesh (Andhra Area) Tenancy Act, 1956 including the amendments to the Act. (2017)
11. Discuss the structural composition of Andhra Pradesh’s economy in terms of Gross Value Added (GVA) at
current and constant basic prices (2011 – 12 base) from 2014 – 15 to 2016 – 17. (2017)
12. Explain the important features of the proposed strategy of Andhra Pradesh to achieve sustainable

development goals by 2030. (2017)

8B Regional disparities in irrigation 1. Discuss the land tenancy system prevailing in Telangana region on the eve of Independence. (2011)
and agricultural development 2. Do you consider that land reforms in Andhra Pradesh have provided sufficient protection to tenants? (2011)
3. Write a brief note on the regional disparities in irrigation facilities in Andhra Pradesh. (2012)
4. Describe the salient features of Polavaram irrigation project and explain its benefits. (2016)
5. Evaluate the trends in output and productivity of food and non-food crops in Andhra Pradesh (in the present
13 districts) since the year 2000-01. Also bring out the reasons for regional variations in productivity levels.
(2017)
6. give an account of the different schemes implemented by Andhra Pradesh government to promote
agriculture in state?(2020)
7. . Describe some of the key initiatives taken and incentives provided by the government of Andhra Pradesh to
promote agro and food processing industry.
8C Changing cropping pattern 1. Evaluate the trends in output and productivity of food and non-food crops in Andhra Pradesh (in the present
13 districts) since the year 2000-01. Also bring out the reasons for regional variations in productivity levels.
(2017)
8D Focus on horticulture and
fisheries and dairying
8E Government schemes to 1. What are the total outlays of Andhra Pradesh’s X and XI 5-Year Plans? What proportion of the outlay is
promote agriculture in Andhra allocated to agriculture including irrigation? (2008)
Pradesh 2. Briefly explain the need for administering agricultural commodity prices and mention the administering

machinery. (2008)
3. Discuss the composition of institutional and noninstitutional credit in rural Andhra Pradesh. (2011)
4. Critically examine the procurement price policy of the Government of India and Andhra Pradesh. (2011)
5. Highlight the important features of Public Distribution System in Andhra Pradesh. (2011)
6. How far does the present use of agricultural inputs and technical knowhow facilitates the achievement of
evergreen revolution in Andhra Pradesh? (2012)
7. Examine the view that Public Distribution System in India Shall be made the responsibility of State
Governments. (2012)
8. Comment on the inadequacy of institutional credit in rural areas of Andhra Pradesh State. (2012)
9. Elucidate the problems of cooperatives in providing adequate agricultural credit to ‘farmers in Andhra
Pradesh. (2012)
10. Describe the strategies being adopted by Andhra Pradesh to achieve the mission on agriculture extension
program. (2016)
11. Discuss the recent initiatives taken to help farmers to increase productivity levels in agriculture. (2016)
12. “Fair Price Shop Automation and portability within a District “-discuss the possible advantages of these
changes in public distribution system. (2016)
13. Discuss the highlights of farmers’ debt redemption scheme implemented in Andhra Pradesh and its benefits.
(2016)
14. Discuss the nature of functioning of Aadhar enabled -e- public distribution system (AePDS) in Andhra
Pradesh in terms of purchase, transportation, storage, allotment and delivery of food grains. (2017)

Industrial Development and

Policy
9A Role of industrial sector in 1. Explain the role of private sector alter economic reforms. (2008)
economic development
9B Evolution of industrial policy
since independence
9C Industrial Policy, 1991and its 1.Contrast the industrial policy of 1980 with that of 1991 with respect to small enterprises in india(2020)
impact on Indian economy
9D Contribution of Public Sector to 1. critically examine the performance of public sector in india economy(2020)
industrial development in India
9E Impact of liberalization and
privatization and globalization
on industrial development
9F Disinvestment and 1. What are the critical issues that must be addressed before implementing disinvestment policy?(2020)
privatization
9G Problems of core industries
9H Micro, small and medium
enterprises, their problems and
policy
9I Industrial sickness and

support mechanism
9J Manufacturing policy – Make-in 1. Describe the salient features of National Manufacturing Policy and also the critical role of manufacturing
India – Start up programme – sector in employment generation. (2017)
NIMZS- SEZS, industrial
corridors -
Industrial Policy of the AP
Government
10A Incentives to industries 1. Examine the growth and structure of industries in Andhra Pradesh. (2008)
2. Explain the significance of SSI in the development of Andhra Pradesh and mention the incentives extended by
the government to this sector. (2008)
3. Discuss the measures taken by the Government of Andhra Pradesh to promote small scale industries. Have
they yielded expected results? (2011)
4. State the Policy measures recently implemented by the Government of Andhra Pradesh to promote the
growth of industries. (2012)
5. Suggest appropriate measures to overcome the institutional problems of small-scale industries in
Andhra Pradesh. (2012)
6. Discuss salient features of Andhra Pradesh Industrial Investment Promotion Policy. (2016)
7. Discuss the growth and structure of small and tiny sector establishments in Andhra Pradesh on the basis of
data of the 6th Economic Census. (2017)
8. Discuss the Industrial Policy statement 2015-20 of Andhra Pradesh.(2020)

10B Industrial corridors in and SEZs 1. Discuss the objectives, complementary components and the importance of node-centric development of
in Andhra Pradesh Phase- I of the East Coast Economic Corridor. (2017)
2. ‘‘The main aim of Andhra Pradesh State Mineral Policy is to serve as a guiding force to translate the State’s
mineral potential into reality with eco-friendly and sustainable mining.’’ Discuss. (2017)
10C Bottlenecks for industrial 1. Evaluate the performance of Industrial Sector in Andhra Pradesh. (2011)
development 2. What are the challenges faced by the industrial sector of Andhra Pradesh? Throw light on the strategies
created to face these challenges
10D Power projects 1. ‘‘An efficient power sector is essential for growth and poverty reduction.’’ In light of the above statement,
discuss the impact of reorganization of the State on its power sector and the steps initiated by the A.P. State
Government to address the issues of the power sector. (2017)
Service Sector in AP 1. State the importance of service sector in the development of Andhra Pradesh. (2008)
2. Describe the changes in the composition and growth of service sector of Andhra Pradesh in the post-reforms
period. (2012)
3. Critically evaluate the effects of private of Andhra Pradesh. (2012)
Infrastructure in India
11A Transport infrastructure: Ports,
Roads, Airports, Railways
11B Major projects of transport
infrastructure in India
11C Communication infrastructure - 1. Explain briefly the four pillars for developing a strong IT in Andhra Pradesh?(2020)

Information Technology –e-

governance - Digital India
11D – Energy and Power
11E Urban infrastructure – smart 1. . Discuss the initiatives taken by the Government of India to build smart cities, and highlight the
cities – urban environment - challenges in doing so(2020)
solid waste management 2. What is e-NAM? State the challenges in its implementation (2020)
11F Weather forecast and disaster

management
11G Issues of finance, ownership,
operation and maintenance of
all kinds of infrastructure
11H Public-private partnership 1. In the light of the problems faced by public-private partnerships in India, give recommendations on the future
and related issues plan of action.(2020)
11I Pricing of public utilities and 1. Explain the Marginal Cost Pricing Rule for Public Utilities. What are the problems associated with this
government policy rule?(2020)
11J Environmental impacts of
infrastructure projects
Infrastructure Development in
Andhra Pradesh

12A Transport, Energy and ICT 1. Examine the importance and development of transport and communication in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
infrastructure– Bottlenecks
(2008)
2. Write short notes on : (i) Kisan Credit Card Scheme (ii) Providing Urban Facilities in Rural Areas (PURA) (2008)
3. Bring out the importance of transport and communication in the development of Andhra Pradesh (2011).
4. Write about the growth of IT industry in Andhra Pradesh (2011)
5. Explain the e-pragati initiative of Andhra Pradesh and its benefits. (2016)
6.“Smart village - Smart ward towards Smart Andhra Pradesh” - Explain. (2016)
7. Describe the long term agenda of the Andhra Pradesh government with respect to development of
infrastructure in the state.(2020)
8. . What are the challenges faced by energy sector in Andhra Pradesh? Briefly give the vision targets for energy
sector set by the AP Government.(2020)
12B Government policy 1. State the important features of the Infrastructure Mission of Andhra Pradesh and discuss its role in Vision
2029. (2017)
12C Ongoing projects 1. Explain the details of the “Arogya Raksha” scheme started by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. Also
compare the scheme with other health insurance schemes of Andhra Pradesh. (2017)
All the best

Previous Questions on Science and Technology

S.N Code Syllabus Previous Questions
o
1 1A Integration of Science, 1. What are the strategies of development, transfer and diffusion of technology in our country?
Technology and Innovation for (2008)
better human life
2 1B Science & Technology in
everyday life
3 1C National Policies on proliferation 1. Illustrate the National Policy on Science and Technology. (2011)
of Science, Technology and 2. Discuss the role of technology missions in Indian with a suitable example. (2011)
Innovation 3. National Policy on Technology Missions. (2011)
4. Briefly state the salient features of the National Data
Sharing and Accessibility Policy, 2012 and its benefits? (2016)
5. Mention the main objectives of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy, 2013 of India.
(2016)
6. Write a short note on the following:
(i) Post Harvest Technology(PHT) (2016)
(ii) Oilseeds Production Programme (OPP) (2016) Telangana has several Central Government
Institutions suitable for research funded by the Department of Science and Technology. These
include BITS, CCMB, CDFD, CRIDA, DRDO, ICRISAT, IICT, NALSAR, NGRAU, and NIN. How should
these institutions contribute towards education of B.A./B.Com./B.Sc. students in TS? ii. Write
short notes about the mission and contributions of any two of these Institutions in
Science/Technology in India.(2020)
7. Traditional methods of in-person education have been disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

How can India’s Space Program help in restoring and expanding access to education in
India?(2020)
4 1D India's contribution in the field 1. Please interpret the following data in terms of contribution by countries to Science and
of Science and Technology Engineering publications. Identify any one factor for the state of Indian Science and
recommend a relevant policy measure to address the situation.(2020)
5 1E Concerns and challenges in the

proliferation and use of science
and technology
7 1F Role and Scope of Science and
Technology in nation building
8 1G Major Scientific institutes for 1. Write a brief note on the following:
Science and \technology in AP (i) Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) (2016)
and India. (ii) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research(CSIR) (2016)

9 1H Major Scientific Institutes

for Research and
Development in AP and
India
10 1I Achievements of Indian Scientist
in the field of Science and
Technology
11 1J Indigenous technologies and
developing new technologies
12 2A Information and Communication 1. What do you understand by “Big Data”? Discuss India’s initiatives in this regard; name the c
Technology (ICT) - itschallenges and Constraints.
importance, advantages and 2. The Internet of Things (IoT) is expected to be the biggest
challenges Technological revolution. Examine e its likely impact on
India. (2017)
13 2B E-governance and India 1. What do you know about the NeGP (National e-Governance Action Plan) operating under the
aegis of Digital India? Explain about the role of any three of the following projects in this plan: 1.
Jan-Dhan Yojana, 2. Digital Locker, 3. National Digital Literacy Mission, 4. E-Bhasha, and 5.
BharatNeT (National Optical Fibre Network).(2020)
14 2C Cyber Crime and policies to 1. What is cybercrime? Describe with examples any two of the following and explain how
address security concerns the government helps victims of cybercrime.
a. Cyber bullying
b. Cyber stalking
c. Phishing
d. Ransomware (2020)
15 2D Government of India Policy on 1. Discuss the various information technology applications with special reference to rural India.

Information Technology (IT). (2008)

2. Explain the background and salient features of “Pradhan
Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan”. (2017)
16 2E IT Development in AP and India. 1. Discuss the role of software development in the economic growth of our country. (2008)
2. Comment on the impact of the growth of Computer industry on the economic growth of
India. (2011)
3. Write on-- Influence of Information Technology on Indian Rural Sector. (2011)
4. What is ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)? Narrate the critical issues in execution of ERP
Projects. (2016)
5. Write a note on Local Area Network (LAN) (2016)
6. What is the UIDAI? How has this government body harnessed IT to improve targeted delivery
of government benefits (DBT)? How can the Aadhaar Card help in financial transactions?(2020)
17 3A Indian Space Programme - Past, 1. Describe the MOM (Mars Orbiter Mission – Mangalyaan)
Present and Future Programme of India? What is its distinguishing feature? (2016)
18 3B Indian Space Research 1. What is the difference between GSLV and PSLV launch vehicles? Examine the advantages
Organization (ISRO) — it's of GSLV over PSLV. (2017)
activities and achievements 2. Write a brief account of the history of ISRO. Name any three ISRO centers and their
location. Add a note about the Mangalyaan or Chandrayaan missions of ISRO.(2020)
19 3C Satellite Programmes of India 1. What are the salient features of IRS-P5? (2008)
2. Comment on “ChnadraYaan” Programme.
3. Discuss two salient features of IRS-5 Satellite. (2011)
4. What is GPS? Explain the recent efforts made by India to create its own GPS system. (2017)
5. To date, ISRO has launched over 100 satellites. Explain what are GEO, LEO, MEO, and SSO. Use
diagrams to illustrate your answer. Add a note on GSLV and PLSV launches.(2020)
20 3D Use of Satellites in different 1. What is the role of Indian Space Program in agricultural and rural developmental activities?

fields like Health, Education, (2008)

Communication Technology, 2. Illustrate the role of Indian Space Programmes on(2011)
Weather forecasting affecting (i) Rural India
human lives (ii) Natural Resources
3. Write on- Communications and remote sensing(2011)
4. Write a short note on the following (2011)
(i) Broadband digital communication
(ii) Fixed-Satellite Services(FSS)
5. Explain the applications of Remote sensing technology in agriculture. (2016)
6. Write a short note on (2016)
(i) Mobile Satellite Services (MSS)
(ii) Environmental monitoring
21 3E DefenceResearch and
Development Organization
(DRDO)
22 4A Indian's energy needs, efficiency 1. Discuss the scope of renewable energy in the scenario of energy crisis? (2016)
and resources
23 4B Clean energy resources
24 4C Energy policy of India -

Government Policies and
Programmes
25 4D Conventional and Non- 1. Write a short note on Shale Gas Revolution. (2016)
Conventional energy resources 2. Give a detailed list of barriers to renewable energy? (2016)

26 4E Energy demands 1. What are the benefits of ‘‘Smart Grid’’? Examine the challenges and strategies for ‘‘Smart
Grid’’ operations in India. (2017)
27 4F Indian Energy Sciences
28 4G Conventional energy powers, 1. What are the various renewable energy resources? What is their potential in our country?
Thermal, renewable energy (2008)
resources, Solar, wind, Bio and 2. Of late there is lot of public resistance towards the establishment of coal based power plants.
wasted based, energy policies Comment. (2011)
Geothermal and Tidal Sources 3. Discuss the reasons for the sparse use of renewable
resources in India(2011)
4. Deliberate on(2011)
(i) Wind power in India
(ii) Biomass management in India
(iii) Ocean energy
5. Narrate Nuclear Power growth in India. Add a note on
Nuclear Fuel reserves in the country. (2016)
6. What are the advantages and disadvantages of solar power over other renewable energy
resources? Why is the cost of solar energy decreasing? What is its effect on climate change
efforts? (2017)
7. What is “Clean Energy”? List the sources of clean energy and explain how they work. Which of
these sources can be used or are already widely used in India?(2020)
8. What is the status of utilization of Solar energy in India and the World? What are some factors
hindering utilization of this green energy source?(2020)
29 4H Energy Policies in India, energy 1. What are the challenges faced by energy sector in our country? (2008)
security 2. Discuss India’s present composition of energy sources and future energy security scenario in

the context of growing energy demand. (2017)

30 4I Salient features of Nuclear
Policy of India
31 4J Development of Nuclear
programmes in India
32 4K Nuclear Policies at the 1.What is nuclear energy? At the end of 2019, seven nuclear reactors were under construction in
International level and India's India, with a combined capacity of 5.4 GW. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using
stand on them. nuclear energy in India? What is the NPT and how does this impact India which is not a member
of the NPT?(2020)
Basics of Environment 1. Write in detail about various segments of environment. (2008)

2. (i) What do you understand by the term ecosystem? (2008)
(ii) Write the structure of ecosystem. (2008)
(iii) List out different types of aquatic ecosystems existing in India. (2008)
(iv) What are the threats to aquatic ecosystems and how can they be conserved? (2008)
3. What is meant by the term natural Selection? Draw a food chain that has you as the top
consumer. (2011)
4. Give an account of the following: (2016)
(i) Autotrophic Vs. Heterotrophic plants
(ii) Symbiosis
5. What is eco system? Explain the food chain system in eco systems? (2016)
6. Describe the carbon and nitrogen biogeochemical cycles. Cite examples in the Indian context.
(2017)
33 5A Development Vs. Nature /
Environment

Biodiversity 1. (i) What are the threats to Indian biodiversity? (2008)

(ii) How can Indian biodiversity be conserved? (2008)
2. What are the natural and human induces threats to
Biodiversity? Give an example of each. (2011)
3. Narrate the impact of urbanization on bio-diversity. (2016)
4. Describe the major threats to bio-diversity. Explain different types of bio-diversities. (2016)
5. Explain the following: (2016)
(i) National Bureau of Plant Generic Resources (NBPGR)
(ii) Wild-life sanctuaries.
6. Invasive alien species are the second largest threat to biodiversity after habitat destruction.
Discuss the causes with examples. (2017)
Animals and Plants 1. Write the general characteristics of terrestrial plants. Write about the uses of plants to
mankind. (2008)
2. Write about the definition; criteria, history and process of domestication of some common
animals by humans. (2008)
3. Discuss the applications of plants in different areas with
Examples. (2011)
4. (i) Differentiate between wild and domestic animals. (2011)
(ii) Give an overview of how animals are exploited in medical research. (2011)
5. (i) What are Lichens? Write their economic importance. (2016)
(ii) Explain how insects are useful to human beings. (2016)
6. Write a short note on the following; (2016)
(i) Homeostasis (2016)
(ii) Animal response to Osmotic Conditions of the medium. (2016)
7. Describe the medicinal qualities of mushrooms. (2016)

8. Give an account on chemicals and drugs produced from animals. (2017)

9. Write a brief account of Bentham and Hooker’s classification and discuss its demerits. (2017)
34 5B Depletion of Natural Resources- 1. Explain about the mineral resources present in India. (2008)
Metals, Minerals — 2. Give an account on mineral resources of India. Explain the impacts of mining activity on the
Conservation Policy environment. (2011)
3. Critically examine how illegal mining of river sand in various parts of India is affecting the
ecology of rivers and lives of people in the vicinity of these rivers. (2017)
35 5C Environmental Pollution- 1. As an individual what is your role in the prevention of environmental pollution? Explain.
Natural and Anthropogenic and (2008)
Environmental degradation 2. (i) Explain the effects of air pollution. (2008)
(ii) Suggest various measures to control air pollution. (2008)
3. What are the most common and hazardous pollutants in outdoor and indoor air? Mention the
health hazards from each of the pollutants. What is AQI (Air Quality Index)? Who monitors AQI
in India? What is the contribution of PM to AQI?(2020)
36 5D Sustainable Development — 1. Examine the role of the National Green Tribunal in providing speedy justice in environmental
possibilities and challenges matters by quoting its recent decisions. (2017)
2. Discuss the basis and justification required for suitability of crop and cropping pattern. (2016)
3. . All member states of the UN adopted 17 goals in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable
Development. Name any four of these goals and explain how India can reach them.(2020)
37 5E Climate Change and Its effect on 1. What are the potential impacts climate change in India? (2008)
the world 2.Write about the following:
(i) Climate change(2008)
(ii) Acid rain(2008)
3. What is El Nino? What are the causes of El Nino? Discuss the scenario of impact of El Nino on
global agriculture. (2016)

38 5F Climate justice — a global 1. What is Climate Justice? How is this matter covered by news media and influential
phenomenon publications like Time magazine? Suggest at least 2 measures that are aligned to this goal.(2020)
39 5G Environment Impact Assessment 1. Describe the procedure for obtaining Environmental Clearance under Environment Impact
Assessment Notification, 2006. (2016)
2. List-out the projects / activities for which public consultation is not required for issue of prior
Environmental clearance? (2016)
40 5H Natural Disasters — 1. Write on
Cyclones, Earth Quakes, (i) Disaster Management Programmes in India(2011)
Landslides & (ii) Mitigation methods to address Global warming. (2011)
Tsunamis — Prediction 2. Discuss the problems associated with unabated
Management Urbanization and suggest the ways and means to arrest this. (2011)
3. Distinguish between a Hazard and a Disaster? Narrate various types of natural disasters, the
coastal seashore areas are prone to? (2016)
4. Explain the details of Tsunami Warning System of India. (2016)
5. ‘‘India’s traditional water management methods are key in the present context.’’ Examine the
statement with special focus on water harvesting and disaster management. (2017)
6. What causes earthquakes? Can we prevent or predict where and when an earthquake will
happen? What should relief agencies do after an earthquake occurs in an inland and a coastal
region?(2020)
41 5I Correlation between Health 1. Explain what you see in the following graphic. (a) How does human activity affect the
& Environment substance shown in the graphic? (b) How does this substance affect human health?(2020)

42 5J Social Forestry, Afforestation

and deforestation
43 5K Mining in AP and India 1. Classify dams based on structure and design. (2016)
2.Write a note on Andhra Pradesh Sand Mining Policy, 2016 (2016)
3. What is meant by mineral resources? How they form? Write about different types of mineral
resources. (2016)
44 5L Types of Natural resources-
renewable and Non- renewable
45 5M Forest resources 1. Explain about the types of forests present in India. (2008)
2. How are forests helping the human society? (2016) Explain. (2008)
3. Is there a difference between “forest cover” and “forest area”? What does the following graph
show? (2020)

46 5N Fishery resources
47 5O Fossil Fuels- Coal, Petroleum
and Natural Gas. Mineral
resources
48 5P Water resources — Types, 1. Explain Integrated Water Resource Management. Give the importance of Water user
Water shed management Associations (2016)
49 5Q Land resources — types of 1. (i) What is the need for the development of wastelands? (2008)
soils and soil reclamation (ii) Write about reclamation of wastelands. (2008)
2. Discuss the strategies for wasteland reclamation. (2011)
50 6A Sources, impacts and 1. Write in detail about the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act. (2008)
control of - air pollution, 2. What are the issues involved in the enforcement of environmental legislation and law? (2008)

water pollution and soil 3. Discuss the sources, impacts and control measures of Marine pollution (2011)
pollution, Noise pollution. 4. Write the salient features of Water Act and Water pollution Cess Act. (2011)
5. Narrate the functions of State Pollution Control Board. (2016)
6. What Soil Pollution and how it is caused? (2016)
7. Describe noise pollution and explain the various control and preventive measures to be taken
to control noise pollution. (2016)
8. Describe impact of human beings on water resources. (2016)
9. What effects does PM2.5 fine particulate matter have on the health of individuals in urban
regions of India and across the world? Discuss. (2017)
51 6B Solid waste 1. Explain Urban Governance and role of community in
management - Types of solid Municipal Solid Waste Management. (2011)
waste, impacts of solid waste, 2. Narrate Various types and the characteristics of Solid Waste. (2016)
recycling and reuse. 3. Write a short note on the following: Pyrolysis (2016)
4. Critically discuss the various challenges and issues arising out of waste management in Indian
towns and cities. (2017)
5. Classify solid waste in terms of source and types of solid wastes. Explain the steps to manage
this waste. Add a note on advantages and disadvantages of landfills(2020)
52 6C Remedial measures for Soil 1. What do you know about the agents, stages, and effects of soil erosion? What are the factors
erosion and Costal erosion affecting soil erosion and measures to conserve soil?(2020)
53 6D Global Environmental issues 1. What is Environmentalism? Briefly state the problems do our planet face and suggest the
solutions. (2016)
54 6E Role of information Technology 1. Describe the role of Information Technology in environmental conservation. (2017)
in Environment and Human
Health,
55 6F Ozone layer depletion, Acid rain 1. Describe Impact of Ozone layer depletion on different living organisms? (2016)

2. Give a brief note on the following; (2016)

A) Sustainable Agriculture B). Acid Rain
3. Recent observations have shown that the ozone layer over Antarctic shows signs of healing.
Critically examine. (2017)
56 6G Global Warming and its
impacts.
57 6H Environmental legislation: 1. Write the main points of the agreement reached at United nations Climate Change
International Law, Montreal Conference (COP-21) held at Paris in December, 2015. What was India’s stand at the
protocol, Kyoto protocol, United conference? (2016)
Nations Framework Convention
on Climate change,
CITES. COP 21, SDGS
58 6I Environmental legislation: The 1. In your own words explain the steps to bring awareness and in educating towards
Environment (Protection) act Environmental Protection in India. (2011)
1986, Forest conservation Act, 2. Explain National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), objectives and recommendations.
Wildlife protection act. (2011)
Biodiversity Bill of India
59 6J National Disaster 1. Discuss the common challenges in any disaster management plan (2016)
Management Policy, 2016 2. Why are urban floods a recurrent feature in India? Discuss the main causes of urban floods
of India and Disaster and measures taken by the Government(s) for urban flood control. (2017)
management initiatives in 3. Briefly describe the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk
India. Reduction and its adoption in the disaster management policy of India. (2017)
60 6K White Revolution, Green
Revolution, and Green
Pharmacy

61 7A Nature, Scope and Applications 1. Cutting-edge developments in nano technology offer new ways of preventing and treating
of Biotechnology and lifestyle diseases, including cancer. Elaborate. (2017)
Nanotechnology in India;
62 7B Ethical, Social and Legal
concerns, Government
policies regarding Bio
Technology
63 7C Genetic engineering, issues 1. What is meant by genetically modified crops? Write their role in agriculture with a note on the
related to it and its impact on legitimate concerns about transgenic agriculture. (2008)
human life
64 7D Bio – diversity, fermentation, 1. Write about the role of biotechnology in environmental
Immuno – diagnosis techniques clean-up processes. (2008)
using Genetic Engineering
Hormones 1. What is a phytohormone? Mention different groups of
phytohormones with examples? Discuss the presentscenario on commercial use of hormones in
artificial fruit ripening? (2016)
2. What are essential oils? Enumerate the important uses of essential oils? (2016)
3. Which hormone regulates blood glucose levels in the body and how is it synthesized
artificially? (2017)
Fermentation 1. Define fermentation. Discuss the general procedure for the production of alcohol in the
industry. (2008)
2. What is yeast fermentation? Explain industrial use of yeast in making different products?
(2016)
3. What is Lactic acid fermentation? Explain how different products can be made by

fermentation of milk? (2016)
65 8A Human diseases-microbial 1. What are Vitamins? Give a detailed Classification of vitamins mentioning their functions and
infections sources of availability? (2016)
2. Describe the major types of fungus that cause Mycoses in humans. (2017)
3. What is Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC)?
4. Describe the role of MHC classes. (2017)
66 8B Common infections and 1. Describe the most common protozoan diseases, causative agents and preventive measures.
preventive measures.
67 8C Introduction to bacterial, viral, 1. Write a brief note on aetiology, mode of spread,
protozoal and fungal infections symptoms, treatment and preventive measures of
Malarial parasite? (2016)
2. Explain the preventive measures to be taken to avoid common infections. (2016)
3. Write a short note on (2016)
(i) Edible vaccines
ii) ELISA test
iii) Autoimmune diseases
4. What are monoclonal antibodies? How are they useful in detecting parasitic diseases? (2017)
68 8D Basic knowledge of infections- 1. Write about the causative agent for diarrhoea, its symptoms, modes of infection and the
diarrhoea, dysentry, cholera, required preventive measures by the government during the outbreak. (2008)
tuberculosis, malaria, viral 2. Write about different types of tuberculosis, modes of infection, symptoms, common
infections like HIV, Encephalitis, diagnostic tests and causes for its prevalence in India. (2008)
Chikungunya, bird flu-preventive 3. Discuss in detail about HIV virus; also mention the symptoms associated with the infection,
measures during out breaks preventive measures and diagnostic test for disease confirmation. (2011)

4. Describe the causative agent for malaria, emphasize its life cycle in different hosts and discuss
the preventive measures for the diseases. (2011)
5. Explain different patterns of disease outbreak with examples? Differentiate between epidemic
and endemic
disease (2016)
6. What is the cause of Chikungunya? What are its preventive measures and treatment? Give a
comparative not on symptomology of Chikungunya and Dengue? (2016)
7. Write short notes on the causes, treatment, and methods of prevention of any 3 of the
following diseases: 1. Cholera; 2. Malaria, 3. Encephalitis, 4. Tuberculosis, and 5. Avian flu(2020)
8. What is Covid-19 and how is it spread? How are immuno-diagnostic methods used in context
of the Covid19 pandemic?(2020)
9.The 2020 Nobel Prize for Physiology and Medicine was awarded to three scientists for their
work on HCV. What do you know about this virus and the disease it causes? Is there any vaccine
available for this disease?(2020)
69 8E Introduction to Genetic 1. What is a low volume, high value product in biotechnology? (2008)
Engineering and Biotechnology- 2. Give a brief description of GM crops and explain the regulations and concerns associated with
Basic concepts of genetic the release of a Genetically Modified crop. (2011)
engineering 3. What is DNA Finger Printing? Explain how it is done. Write its forensic applications. (2016)
4. Is there any difference between gene therapy, transgenic organisms, and gene
enhancement/genome editing? With example, explain the ethical concerns in each of these
approaches? When can genome editing be considered ethical?(2020)
5. In October 2020, the Nobel Prize for Chemistry was awarded to the CRISPR technology.
Explain how CRISPR functions in nature and how it has been adapted for research and clinical
applications.(2020)
6. What is recombinant DNA? Draw a schematic to show the process of creating rDNA and

explain the roles of restriction enzymes and vectors in this process. Give an example of rDNA
technology.(2020)
70 8F Tissue culture methods and 1. What is plant tissue culture? Write applications of tissue culture in agriculture? (2016)
applications 2. What is “Golden Rice’? Describe its advantages? (2016)
71 8G Biotechnology in agriculture- 1. What are the outcomes of crop science research in
Bio-pesticides, Bio-fertilizers, India? (2008)
Bio-fuels, Genetically modified 2. Write about interferons, their applications and a general scheme for the industrial production
crops of interferons. (2008)
3. Define biofertilizers. Give an account of technology involved for the mass production of
different biofertilizers, with their application. (2011)
4. What are Bio fertilizers? Explain different types of bio fertilizers? Write advantages of bio
fertilizers? (2016)
5. Describe the methods of gene transfer in developing Genetically Modified crops. (2017)
6. What is a Bio pesticide? How are fungal parasites of insects useful in Biological control? (2017)
7. What are biofuels and why are they important to India’s economy? What do you know about
the Indian National Policy on Biofuels?(2020)
72 8H Animal husbandry- transgenic 1. Discuss the Agricultural research in Indian mentioning its linkages. Describe the research and
animals educational activates in the field of agriculture, animal husbandry and fisheries(2011)
73 8I Vaccines: Introduction to 1. What are vaccines? Write the fundamental concept of vaccination and list some of the
immunity, Fundamental compulsory vaccines for children. (2008)
concepts in vaccination, 2. Define immunity. Discuss the concept of vaccination and explain how the vaccine for OPT is
produced conventionally. (2011)
3. What do you understand by a vaccine? Describe the journey of development from
conventional to modern day (Recombinant vaccines). (2011)
4. What is immunization? Briefly write the history of development of vaccines (2016)

5. Give a detailed note on “Triple Vaccination”. (2016)

6. Explain the mechanism of action of vaccines. Give two examples where vaccines have
eradicated diseases in India. What do you know about the Global Vaccine Action Plan 2011-2020
and Mission Indradhanush?(2020)
74 8J Production of Modern Vaccines 1. Write about the different types of modern, vaccines available today. How are the modern
(production of Hepatitis vaccines better than the conventional vaccines? (2008)
vaccine). 2. Elucidate a low volume high value product giving the example of insulin. Mention the role of
Indian companies for its production. (2011)
3. “Biotechnological intervention has transformed the vaccination technology” – Discuss. (2016)
75 9A Issues related to Intellectual 1. Discuss our national policy on generation and management of intellectual property. (2008)
Property Rights in the field of 2. Discuss on- Intellectual Property Rights. (2011)
Science and Technology. 3. What is Intellectual Property? Explain with examples the differences between copyrights,
patents, and trademarks. What are the rights an inventor has on his invention, and how are
these rights gained and enforced globally?(2020)
4. What is a patent? Give examples of patents. What is the difference between process patents
and product patents? How are GI tags related to patents? (2020)
76 9B Promotion of Science in 1. What is cloud c computing? Explain briefly about AP
AP and India. Cloud Initiative? (2016)
2. Describe Fiber Grid Project of Andhra Pradesh (2016)

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Mana La Excellence Previous Questions Compilation for APPSC Group 1

Essay- APPSC Previous Questions

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GS Paper 1- Indian History, AP History and Geography

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3D Trade practices- Rise of East India

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downfall of Satavahana dynasty. (2012)

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2. Critically examine the circumstances which led to the formation of Justice

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Paper -3 - Polity, Public Administration, Governance, Ethics and Law

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Indian Constitution and its salient 1. Is India a Federation? (2008)

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1C Functions and duties of the State

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Supreme Court on the two subjects. (2017)

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Discuss in light of the growing challenges.(2014)

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Democracy. reforms are required in Civil Services? Comment (2017).

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a) Discuss such undesirable values prevalent in Today’s educated Indians.

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quotations, bring out what it means to you in the present context:

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development of our country?

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Governance. b) How can hit be managed and controlled?(2016)

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impacts can be minimised.

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procedural laws – order and

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Previous Questions on Indian Economy and AP Economy

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and deficiency of capital, Lack of work-force. (2011)

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2C Foreign institutional investment