APPSC Group-I Mains 2017, Paper II
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- 1Explain in what respects the Harappan civilization differed from that of the later Vedic civilization.10 marks · Ancient India - Pre-history, IVC, Vedic, Mauryas, Kushans, Satavahanas, Sangam, Guptas
- 2What do you know about Sangam age ? How does Sangam age literature help us in knowing the political and cultural life of that age ?10 marks · Ancient India - Pre-history, IVC, Vedic, Mauryas, Kushans, Satavahanas, Sangam, Guptas
- 3Analyse the cultural contribution of Cholas and explain their contribution for the cultural expansion in South East Asia.10 marks · Early Medieval & Medieval India - Pallavas to Cholas, Delhi Sultanate, Bhakti & Sufi, Kakatiya-Vijayanagara-Bahmani-Qutubshahi
- 4Explain Sufism and discuss its main principles, important orders and their influence on the Indian society.10 marks · Early Medieval & Medieval India - Pallavas to Cholas, Delhi Sultanate, Bhakti & Sufi, Kakatiya-Vijayanagara-Bahmani-Qutubshahi
- 5State the reasons for the rise of Chhatrapati Shivaji and also describe the administrative, military and land revenue systems of his empire.10 marks · The Mughals, the Marathas & the Advent of Europeans
- 6Describe 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 ?10 marks · British Rule 1757-1856, the 1857 Revolt, Socio-Religious Reform & the Rise of Nationalism
- 7Describe the impact of the teachings of Swami Vivekananda in arousing nationalistic feeling and the spirit of service in Indians.10 marks · British Rule 1757-1856, the 1857 Revolt, Socio-Religious Reform & the Rise of Nationalism
- 8Describe the contribution of Narayana Guru in social awakening and the result of his teachings on society.10 marks · British Rule 1757-1856, the 1857 Revolt, Socio-Religious Reform & the Rise of Nationalism
- 9Discuss the contribution of the Revolutionary Nationalists to the Freedom Movement and their impact on the British Rule.10 marks · Indian Nationalism in Three Phases; Independence, Partition and After
- 10"Gandhi was a politician among saints and a saint among politicians." Discuss.10 marks · Indian Nationalism in Three Phases; Independence, Partition and After
- 11Trace the origin and expansion of the Satavahana power and describe their contribution to religion and literature.10 marks · Andhra - Ancient
- 12Explain the political significance of Vengi Chalukyas and describe their role in moulding the culture of the Andhra.10 marks · Andhra - Ancient
- 13Critically analyse the growth of Telugu language and literature between 1000 AD and 1500 AD.10 marks · Andhra - Medieval
- 14Describe the characteristics of Vijayanagara architecture.10 marks · Andhra - Medieval
- 15Assess the role of Western education and contribution of Christian Missionaries in the socio-cultural awakening in Andhra.10 marks · Andhra - Modern
- 16State the influence of Brahma Samaj Movement on the social reformers of Andhra and highlight how that ideology is reflected in their writings.10 marks · Andhra - Modern
- 17Critically examine the objectives and results of the movement of Tripuraneni Ramaswamy Chowdary.10 marks · Andhra - Nationalist Movement and Formation of the State
- 18Describe the reasons and state the important events that led to the formation of Andhra Pradesh State in 1956.10 marks · Andhra - Nationalist Movement and Formation of the State
- 19Evaluate the seriousness of the problems in reorganisation of Andhra Pradesh with reference to the financial position of the State of Andhra Pradesh immediately after reorganisation.10 marks · Andhra Pradesh - Bifurcation and its Impact
- 20Explain the problems encountered till now in bifurcation of assets of institutions mentioned in Schedule IX and Schedule X of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014.10 marks · Andhra Pradesh - Bifurcation and its Impact