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GROUP–ISERVICES
(HONS.DEGREESTANDARD)
SCHEMEOF EXAMINATION
Subject Dur. Hrs.) Max. Marks
PreliminaryTest
General Studies & Mentalability 2½ 150
(ObjectiveType)150 Questions
(A) Written Examination (Main)
Genera lEnglish (QualifyingTest) 3 150
Paper-IGeneralEssay
It will have to cover the following topics 3 150
1. Contemporary Social issues and Social Problems.
2. Issues of Economic Growth and Justic
3. Dynamics of Indian Politics
4. Historical and Cultural Heritage of India
5. Developments in Science and Technology
6. Education and Human Resource Development.
Paper-II–History, Culture and Geography
1. History and Culture of India, with special reference to 3 150
Modern Period (1757 to1947 A.D)
2. History and Cultural Heritage of Telangana
3. Geography of India and Telangana
Paper–III–Indian Society, Constitution and Governance
1. Indian Society, Structure, Issues and Social Movements 3 150
2. Constitution of India
3. Governance
Paper–IV–Economy and Development
1. Indian Economy and Development 3 150
2. Telangana Economy
3. Development and Environmental Problems
Paper-V–Science & Technology and Data Interpretation
1. The role and impact of Science and Technology 3 150
2. Modern Trends in application of knowledge of Science
3. Data Interpretation and Problem Solving
Paper-VI-Telangana Movement and State Formation
1. The idea of Telangana (1948-1970) 3 150
2. Mobilisational phase (1971-1990)
3. Towards formation of Telangana State (1991-2014)
TOTAL: 900
GROUP-I SERVICES
(MAINS TEST SERIES)
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2. Provide details about Standard reference books (including Important relevant Chapters)
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4. Test Series will be conducted ONLINE & OFFLINE mode.
5. Detailed synopsis copy
6. Test Series is conducted in Telugu & English Medium
NOTE :
20 Essays from 8 Tests (covering each essay section comprehensively after every GS paper)
8 Unit wise Tests + 6 Sectional Tests and 2 Grand Tests for each GS paper (Papers II to VI)
Totally 40 Unit wise Tests + 30 Sectional Tests + 10 Grand Tests for GS papers and 8 essay
tests
Test No. & Subject SYLLABUS Reference Books & No.
Test Date of Questions
Day-1 PAPER-II Sec I: 1. Ancient India: Early Indian Civilizations; TELUGU ACADEMY B.A 1ST
History and Culture of Jainism and Buddhism; Indo- Greek Art and YEAR
03-11-2022
India, with special Architecture. Social and Cultural condition OR
reference to Modern under the Mauryan, Satavahanas and RS SHARMA
Period (1757 to 1947 Guptas (5 Questions with model
A.D.) 2. Medieval India: Advent of Islam and its Answers) 1 hour time
UNIT-1&2. impact on Indian Society; Sufi& Bhakti
movement, Art, literature and architecture.
Day-2 PAPER-II Sec I: 3. The Establishment of British Colonial TELUGU ACADEMY B.A 2ND
History and Culture of Rule in India: YEAR BOOK FOR EM&TM
04-11-2022
India, with special Economic Impact of British Colonial OR
reference to Modern Rule; BIPIN
Period (1757 to 1947 Economic Transformation of India; CHANDRA/SPECTRUM
A.D.) 4. Anti – British uprisings: (5 Questions with model
UNIT-3&4 revolts in the Nineteenth Century Answers) 1 hour time
rise of Indian Nationalism
Socio- Religious and Anti-Caste
Movements
Day-3 PAPER-II Sec I: 5. Third Phase of Indian Freedom Struggle, TELUGU ACADEMY B.A 2ND
History and Culture of 1885-1947. YEAR BOOK FOR EM&TM
05-11-2022
India, with special The rise and growth of All India Kisan OR
reference to Modern Sabha, Workers and Tribal BIPIN
Period (1757 to 1947 movements; CHANDRA/SPECTRUM
A.D.) Issue of Gender and Women’s (5 Questions with model
UNIT-5 movement; Growth of Socialist and Answers) 1 hour time
Communist Movements;
Growth of Communalism;
Independence and Partition of India.
Day-4 PAPER-II: 1. Ancient India: Early Indian Civilizations; TELUGU ACADEMY B.A 1ST
HISTORY, CULTURE Jainism and Buddhism; Indo- Greek Art and AND 2ND YEAR BOOKS FOR
06-11-2022
AND GEOGRAPHY Architecture.Social and Cultural condition EM&TM
Sec I: History and under the Mauryan, Satavahanas and OR
Culture of India, with Guptas RS SHARMA, SATISH
special reference to 2. Medieval India: Advent of Islam and its CHANDRA&BIPIN
Modern Period (1757 to impact on Indian Society; Sufi& Bhakti CHANDRA/SPECTRUM
1947 A.D.) movement, Art, literature and architecture. (10 Questions with model
(Sectional grand test) 3. The Establishment of British Colonial Rule Answers)
in India 2 hours time
4. Anti – British uprisings
5. Third Phase of Indian Freedom Struggle,
1885-1947
Day-5 PAPER-II: Sec II: 1. History and culture of Ancient Telangana B.A. 3RD YEAR TELUGU
Cultural Heritage of 2. Medieval Telangana and the emergence of ACADEMY
07-11-2022
Telangana composite culture& The Establishment of (5 Questions with model
1st, 2nd & 3rd units Asaf Jahi Dynasty Answers) 1 hours time
PAPER-II: Sec II: 1. History and culture of Ancient Telangana B.A. 3RD YEAR TELUGU
Cultural Heritage of 2. Medieval Telangana and the emergence of ACADEMY
Day-7.
Telangana composite culture (10 Questions with model
09-11-2022 (Sectional grand test) 3. The Establishment of AsafJahi Dynasty Answers)
4. Socio-Cultural Awaking in Telangana 2 hours time
5. Peoples Movement against the Nizam's
Rule
Day-10 PAPER-II: Sec III: • Population - distribution, growth, density, Telangana regional
Geography of India and demographic characteristics, Tribal geography by Telugu
12-11-2022
Telangana. Population. Academy.
Units 4(half)&5 Urbanisation in Telangana State, role of (5 Questions with model
GHMC and HUDA (Metropolitan Answers)
Development Plan – 2031, HMDA), 1 hour time
Hyderabad as a Tourist Centre and Global
city.
Day-15 PAPER –III Sec I: Indian Society: salient features Reference Books:
Indian Society, Social Exclusion and Vulnerable Groups Telugu Academy book on
17-11-2022
Structure, Issues and Indian Society, Structure,
Social Movements. Issues on Social Movement
1st & 2nd Unit for EM/ TM.
(5 Questions with model
Answers) 1 hour time
Day-16 PAPER –III Sec I: Social Issues: poverty, unemployment, Reference Books:
Indian Society, women& child, migration, distress etc Telugu Academy book on
18-11-2022
Structure, Issues and Social Issues in Telangana Indian Society, Structure,
Social Movements. Issues on Social Movement
3rd & 4th(part ‘a’) Units for EM/ TM.
(5 Questions with model
Answers) 1 hour time
Day-18 PAPER –III Sec I: 1. Indian Society: salient features Reference Books:
Indian Society, 2. Social Exclusion and Vulnerable Groups Telugu Academy book on
20-11-2022
Structure, Issues and 3. Social Issues: poverty, unemployment, Indian Society, Structure,
Social Movements. women& child, migration, distress etc Issues on Social Movement
(Sectional grand test) 4. (a)Social Issues in Telangana, for EM/ TM.
(b) Social Movements in Telangana. (10 Questions with model
5. Social Policies and Programmes in India Answers) 2 hours time
and Telangana
Day-19 PAPER –III Sec II: 1. Evolution of Indian Constitution Reference Book :
Constitution of India. 2. Fundamental Rights: Nature and Scope Indian Polity by
21-11-2022
Units 1, 2 & 3 3. System of Government: Parliamentary LaxmiKanth & Krishna
system, Central Government, Parliament& Pradeep Sir book.
Legislature (5 Questions with model
Answers) 1 hour time
Day-20 PAPER –III Sec II: 4. Judicial System in India Reference Book :
Constitution of India. 5. Federal system, Local Self-Government
22-11-2022
Units 4&5
Resolution of Inter-State disputes with Indian Polity by Laxmi
reference to Water Disputes- Challenges of Kanth& Krishna Pradeep
Implementation. Sir book.
(5 Questions with model
Answers) 1 hour time
Day-22 PAPER –III 1. Governance and Good Governance, E- Governance in India book
Sec III: Governance Governance-Applications and Models, by Laxmikant(it is not
24-11-2022
Units 1&2 Governance at Union level, Parliamentary polity book)
Committees Or telugu academy/
2. Governance at State and District levels; ambedkar open university
Control over Administration. book on Indian
administration
(5 Questions with model
Answers)1 hour time
Day-23 PAPER –III 3. Programmes, Agencies and Institutions Governance in India book
Sec III: Governance working for the development by Laxmikant(it is not
25-11-2022
Units 3&4 4. Debates on Development and Development polity book)
Processes Or telugu academy/
ambedkar open university
book on Indian
administration
(5 Questions with model
Answers)1 hour time
Day-24 PAPER –III 5. Ethics and Values of Administration Dk balaji book on ethic.
Sec III: Governance Integrity and aptitude
26-11-2022
Unit 5 Or
G. subbarao and PN roy
book on ethics(TM/EM)
(5 Questions with model
Answers)1 hour time
Day-25 PAPER –III – 1. Governance and Good Governance, E- Governance in India book
INDIAN SOCIETY, Governance-Applications and Models, by Laxmikant(it is not
27-11-2022
CONSTITUTION AND Governance at Union level, Parliamentary polity book)
GOVERNANCE. Committees Or
Sec III: Governance 2. Governance at State and District levels; telugu academy/
(Sectional grand test) Control over Administration. ambedkar open university
3. Programmes, Agencies and Institutions book on Indian
working for the development administration
4. Debates on Development and Development Dk balaji book on ethic.
Processes Integrity and aptitude
5. Ethics and Values of Administration Or
G. subbarao and PN roy
book on ethics(TM/EM)
(10 Questions with model
Answers) 2 hours time
Day-31 PAPER –IV Public debt: composition- internal and NCERT introductory macro
Sec I: Indian Economy external debt; Monetary Policy, Fiscal economics and viveksingh
03-12-2022
and Development. Policy; Union Budget: Budget Analysis. book for EM or Intermediate
Units 4&5 1st and 2nd year books by
Planning in Indian economy telugu academy and
ambedkar open university
books for TM
Day-37 PAPER –IV Sec III: Eco systems and Bio-diversity ICSE ENVIRONMENT &
Development and Environment pollution& solid waste SHANKARAN IAS/
09-12-2022
Environmental management (Types, factors etc) PARYAVARANA
Problems. (Unit 3& 4) VIDYA&PARYAVARANA
ADHYAYANAM BY TELUGU
ACADEMY
You need to follow
contemporary issues from
PIB/SANSAD TV and NEWS
ARTICLES
(5 Questions with model
Answers)1 hour time
Day-38 PAPER –IV ICSE ENVIRONMENT &
Sec III: Development Global Environment Issues SHANKARAN IAS/
10-12-2022
and Environmental PARYAVARANA
Problems. (Unit 5) VIDYA&PARYAVARANA
ADHYAYANAM BY TELUGU
ACADEMY
You need to follow
contemporary issues from
PIB/SANSAD TV and NEWS
ARTICLES
(5 Questions with model
Answers)1 hour time
Day-43 PAPER- V 1. Classical and Emerging areas of Science & S&T book by Telugu
Sec I: The Role and Technology academy and Hari Krishna
15-12-2022
Impact of Science and 2. National Policy of Science & Technology sir.
Technology. You need to follow
Units-1&2) contemporary inventions
from PIB/SANSAD TV and
NEWS ARTICLES
(5 Questions with model
Answers)1 hour time
Day-44 PAPER- V 3. Space program in India: INSAT, IRS S&T book by Telugu
Sec I: The Role and systems, EDUSAT and Chandrayaan-1 and academy and Hari Krishna
16-12-2022
Impact of Science and future programme. sir.
Technology.
Units-3&4) 4. Application of Space Technology in India You need to follow
with references to Education, Agriculture contemporary inventions
and Industry. Climatic change, Floods, from PIB/SANSAD TV and
Cyclone, Tsunami, Natural and Manmade NEWS ARTICLES
Disaster Management. (5 Questions with model
Answers)1 hour time
Day-46 PAPER- V – 1. Classical and Emerging areas of Science & S&T book by Telugu
SCIENCE & Technology academy and Hari Krishna
18-12-2022
TECHNOLOGY AND 2. National Policy of Science & Technology sir.
DATA 3. Space program in India: INSAT, IRS You need to follow
INTERPRETATION systems, EDUSAT and Chandrayaan-1 and contemporary inventions
I. The Role and Impact of future programme. from PIB/SANSAD TV and
Science and Technology. 4. Application of Space Technology in India NEWS ARTICLES
(Sectional grand test) with references to Education, Agriculture (10 Questions with model
and Industry. Climatic change, Floods, Answers) 2 hours time
Cyclone, Tsunami, Natural and Manmade
Disaster Management.
5. Energy Resources
Day-50 PAPER- V – III. Data 1. Data Analysis: Analytical Interpretation of CSAT BOOK BY ARIHANT/
Interpretation and statistical Data, Study of Graphs and Charts MENTAL ABILITY BOOKS
22-12-2022
Problem Solving. – Bar graphs, Line graphs and Pie- charts BY SHANKAR REDDY SIR
(Unit 1) and drawing conclusions. AND RS AGARWAL BOOKS.
(5 Questions with model
Answers)1 hour time
Day-51 PAPER- V – III. Data 2. Problems based on Tabular and CSAT BOOK BY ARIHANT/
Interpretation and Diagrammatical Data: Problems based on MENTAL ABILITY BOOKS
23-12-2022
Problem Solving. Probability Logical Reasoning,Analytical BY SHANKAR REDDY SIR
(Units 2&3) and Mental ability. AND RS AGARWAL BOOKS.
3. Quantitative Aptitude: Number Sequences, (5 Questions with model
Series, Averages, Number Systems, Ratio Answers)1 hour time
and Proportion, Profit and Loss.
Day-52 PAPER- V – III. Data 4. Time and Work, Speed -Time – Distance, CSAT BOOK BY ARIHANT/
Interpretation and Simple Interest, Analytical and Critical MENTAL ABILITY BOOKS
24-12-2022
Problem Solving. reasoning. BY SHANKAR REDDY SIR
(Units 4&5) 5. Decision Making and Problem Solving: A AND RS AGARWAL BOOKS.
duly structured situation will be presented (5 Questions with model
to the candidates and they will be asked to Answers)1 hour time
analyze and suggest their own solution to
the problem arising out of situations.
Day-53 PAPER- V – III. Data 1. Data Analysis: Analytical Interpretation of CSAT BOOK BY ARIHANT/
Interpretation and statistical Data, Study of Graphs and Charts MENTAL ABILITY BOOKS
25-12-2022
Problem Solving. – Bar graphs, Line graphs and Pie- charts BY SHANKAR REDDY SIR
(Sectional grand test) and drawing conclusions. AND RS AGARWAL BOOKS.
2. Problems based on Tabular and
Diagrammatical Data: Problems based on (10 Questions with model
Probability Logical Reasoning, Analytical Answers) 2 hours time
and Mental ability.
3. Quantitative Aptitude: Number Sequences,
Series, Averages, Number Systems, Ratio
and Proportion, Profit and Loss.
4. Time and Work, Speed -Time – Distance,
Simple Interest, Analytical and Critical
reasoning.
5. Decision Making and Problem Solving: A
duly structured situation will be presented
to the candidates and they will be asked to
analyze and suggest their own solution to
the problem arising out of situations.
Day-54 Paper I: Two essays Section-III: Developments in Science and REVISE PAPER V
from Technology. CONCEPTS.
26-12-2022
(Section-III) TWO ESSAYS (TWO HOURS
TIME)
Day-61 Paper –VI 1. Court Judgements on Mulki Rules- Jai Telangana movement and
II.MOBILISATIONAL Andhra Movement and its Consequences state formation by Telugu
02-01-2023
PHASE (1971-1990) (మ బంధనల ౖ ర ర ల -జౖ ఆంధ academy/ any other
(స కరణ దశ (1971 - ఉద మం, పర వ ా ల ) references which you feel
1990) 2. Rise and Spread of Naxalite Movement, comprehensive
causes and consequences (నక లౖ (5 Questions with model
ఉద మం ర గ దల, ా ,ి ారణ ల , Answers)1 hour time
ప ణమల)
1ST AND 2ND UNITS
Day-62 Paper –VI 3. Rise of Regional Parties in 1980’s and Telangana movement and
II.MOBILISATIONAL Changes in the Political, Socio-Economic state formation by Telugu
03-01-2023
PHASE (1971-1990) and Cultural fabric of Telangana(1980 academy/ any other
(స కరణ దశ (1971 - లల ాం య ా ల ర గ దల, ెలం ాణ references which you feel
1990) ాజ య, ామ క- ఆ క, ాంస ృ క comprehensive
ా ణంల మ ర ల ) (5 Questions with model
4. Liberalization and Privatisation Policies Answers)1 hour time
in 1990’s and their consequences
(1990 లల సర కరణ మ య ౖ టకరణ
ల , ాట పర వ ా ల )
5. Quest for Telangana identity-intellectual
discussions and debates- political and
ideological efforts – Growth of popular
unrest against regional disparities,
discrimination and under development
of Telangana
( ల
ె ం ాణ గ ంప - ో చర ల - ాజ య,
ౖ ం క పయ ల - ాం య అసమ నతల ,
వ , ెలం ాణ అ వృ ల నుకబ ట )
3RD, 4TH & 5TH UNITS
Day-64 Paper –VI Public awakening and Intellectual reaction Telangana movement and
III.Towards Formation against discrimination- formation of Civil state formation by Telugu
05-01-2023
of Telangana State society organisation, Articulation of academy/ any other
(1991-2014) separate Telanagana Identity etc; ( వ క references which you feel
( ల ె ం ాణ ాష ఏ ా ట వ కం ా పజ ైతన ం, ో ప చర - ర comprehensive
ౖప (1991-2014) సంఘ ల ఏ ా ట , ప ే క ెలం ాణ ఏ ా ట (5 Questions with model
దం, వ కరణ దలౖన ) Answers)1 hour time
Establishment of Telangana Rashtra
Samithi in 2001, Political Realignment and
Electoral Alliances in 2004 and later Phase
of Telangana Movement – (2001 ల
ెలం ాణ ాష స , 2004 ల ాజ య ప నః
ర పకల న, ఎ కల త ల మ య తర ాత
ెలం ాణ ఉద మం)
Day-65 III.Towards Formation Role of Political Parties, Dalit-Bahujan Telangana movement and
of Telangana State Sanghams and Grass roots Movement state formation by Telugu
06-01-2023
(1991-2014) organisations academy/ any other
( లె ం ాణ ాష ఏ ా ట ( ాజ య ా ల ాత, ద త-బహ జ సంఘ ల , references which you feel
ౖప (1991-2014) త ా ఉద మ సంసల ) comprehensive
Cultural Revivalism in Telangana, other (5 Questions with model
symbolic expressions in Telangana Answers)1 hour time
Movement.
( ల ె ం ాణల ాంస ృ క ప నర వనం,
ెలం ాణ ఉద మంల ఇతర ఉద మ సం త
వ కరణల -)
Day-68 Paper –VI revision Paper –VI revision Revise all model answers
09-01-2023
Day-69 Paper –VI revision Paper –VI revision Revise all model answers
10-01-2023
Day-70 Paper –VI 15 Questions with model
Telangana Movement Answers
11-01-2023
and State Formation 3hours time
GRAND TEST
( ప - VI –
ల
ె ం ాణ ఉద మం, ాష
ా ణం)
Day-90
PAPER-I Essay
3 essays from 3 sections 3 HOURS TIME FOR 3 ESSAYS
31-01-2023 (All 3 sections)
Day-93
PAPER-V Section II 15 Questions with model
Day-94 Towards formation of All 5 units Answers