APPSC Group 1 General Studies Paper-II

                                                                                                                Max. Marks-150

Section I

1)      (a) Examine the survival and continuity of Harappan culture in the present time.                         10M

OR

(b) Examine the socio-religious life and administration of early India with respect to the writings of Chinese travelers such as Fa-Hien, Hiuen-Tsang.                                                                                           10M

 

2)      (a)Examine the manner in which Chola village administration had contributed to the growth of village autonomy as indicated by the Uttaramerur/Uttaramallur inscription.                                            10M

OR

(b) Explain Alauddin Khiji’s market regulations and discuss their impact.                                       10M

 

3)      (a) Discuss the features of Mughal architecture and examine the influence of Hindu elements on Mughal architecture.                                                                                                                                      10M

OR

(b) “The state that was created by Shivaji was only egalitarian in conception but also a welfare state in nature.” Examine.                                                                                                                                            10M

 

4)      (a) Explain the land revenue systems that were introduced by the British. Assess the impact of these revenue systems on the Indian economy.                                                                                                       10M

OR

(b) Asses the socio-religious reform movements in the Muslim community during the 19th century. Discuss the contributions made by Sayyid Ahmad Khan towards the upliftment of the Muslim community.    10M

 

5)      (a) Explain the factors that led to the peasant movement in India and examine its impact on the national movement in India.                                                                                                                           10M

OR

(b) Has communalism indirectly helped the British to perpetuate their control over India? Examine the indicative traits of the Communalism and assess their impact on India’s modern history.            10M

SECTION II

 

6)      (a) Discuss the socio-religious conditions during Satavahana period with special reference to prominence bestowed on women.                                                                                                                        10M

OR

(b) Explain the re-structuring of the socio-religious life of the Eastern Chalukyas with reference to the impact caused by immigrations, caste, mobility and social awakening.

 

7)      (a) Examine the socio-religious and cultural life of the Vijayanagara kingdom with respect to the writings of foreign travellers such as Nicolo Conti, Abdur Razzak, Duarte Barbosa and Domingo Peas.          10M

OR

(b) Examine the socio-cultural and religious conditions of the Reddi kingdom with specific reference to the development of Telugu literature.                                                                                                    10M

 

8)      (a) Write a short note on the following:

        (i)   Gurajada Apparao’s contribution to social reform through the medium of literature

        (ii)  Gidugu Ramamurthy’s pioneering efforts to strengthen the Vyavaharika Bhasha movement                    10M

OR

(b) Write a short note on the following East India company offices and their contributions:

        (i)    Sir Thomas Munro                                                                                                                                (ii)   Sir Arthur Cotton

        (iii)  Charles Phillip Brown                                                                                                        10M

 

9)      (a) Examine the role of Alluri Sitarama Raju as the leader of Rampa Rebellion.                           10M

OR

(b) The evolution of Telugu Dalit literature has led an ideological narrative against caste discrimination and for a just and equal society with focus on self-respect and dignity. In this connection, examine the contributions made by the Dalit Poets.                                                                                                                   10M

 

10)  (a) Explain the inconsistencies of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act 2014 that had adversely affected the residuary state of Andhra Pradesh with regards apportionment of assets and liabilities.              10M

OR

(b) Examine the principles envisaged under Schedule Eleven of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act 2014, with reference to the functioning of the river management boards.                                              10M

SECTION III

 

11)  (a) What are the climatic controls? How do they influence India’s climate?                                  10M

OR

(b) Describe the characteristic features of Black and Alluvial soils of Andhra Pradesh.                 10M

 

12)  (a) What are the objectives and key features of Sagarmala Project? Why is it important?            10M

OR

(b) Discuss the role of sea-ports in the economic development of Andhra Pradesh.                      10M

 

13)  (a) Give a description of the ‘demographic dividend’ in the Indian context.                                   10M

OR

(b) What are different types of rural settlements and factors affecting them? Add a note on rural settlement pattern in India.                                                                                                                                 10M

 

14)  (a) Discuss various forest conservation strategies in India.                                                              10M

OR

(b) Discuss various in situ conservation strategies of biodiversity in Andhra Pradesh.                    10M

 

15)  (a) What is meant by Environmental Impact Assessment? Evaluate it. Also make suggestions to make it effective.                                                                                                                                            10M

OR

(b) Define ‘Drought”. What are its different types? Add a note on drought prone areas in India.         10M