APPSC Group-I Mains 2025, Paper II
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- 1Discuss the origin and expansion of the Indus Valley Civilization.10 marks · Ancient India - Pre-history, IVC, Vedic, Mauryas, Kushans, Satavahanas, Sangam, Guptas
- 2Briefly analyze the teachings of Buddha and Mahavira.10 marks · Ancient India - Pre-history, IVC, Vedic, Mauryas, Kushans, Satavahanas, Sangam, Guptas
- 3Describe the contributions of the Chalukya rulers of Kalyani in the fields of sculpture, architecture, and literature.10 marks · Early Medieval & Medieval India - Pallavas to Cholas, Delhi Sultanate, Bhakti & Sufi, Kakatiya-Vijayanagara-Bahmani-Qutubshahi
- 4Describe the characteristics of the Sufi movement and assess its impact on Indian culture.10 marks · Early Medieval & Medieval India - Pallavas to Cholas, Delhi Sultanate, Bhakti & Sufi, Kakatiya-Vijayanagara-Bahmani-Qutubshahi
- 5Discuss the establishment of the East India Company and its early operations in India.10 marks · The Mughals, the Marathas & the Advent of Europeans
- 6What impact did the activities of Christian missionaries have on Indian society and culture?10 marks · The Mughals, the Marathas & the Advent of Europeans
- 7What do you understand by the Permanent Settlement, and what impact did it have on Indian society? Comment.10 marks · British Rule 1757-1856, the 1857 Revolt, Socio-Religious Reform & the Rise of Nationalism
- 8What do you understand by the 'safety valve' theory? Explain it in the context of the Indian National Congress?10 marks · British Rule 1757-1856, the 1857 Revolt, Socio-Religious Reform & the Rise of Nationalism
- 9Discuss the role and contributions of the moderate leaders of Congress from 1885 to 1905.10 marks · Indian Nationalism in Three Phases; Independence, Partition and After
- 10Describe the major movements led by Mahatma Gandhi between 1920 and 1947.10 marks · Indian Nationalism in Three Phases; Independence, Partition and After
- 11How did far trade routes contribute to the exchange of Buddhist ideas in ancient Andhra?10 marks · Andhra - Ancient
- 12What are the various stories about the origins of Andhra people and the Andhra language?10 marks · Andhra - Ancient
- 13Discuss the growth of various Saivite sects during the Kakatiya rule.10 marks · Andhra - Medieval
- 14Discuss the significance of the Warangal Fort complex as a historical monument.10 marks · Andhra - Medieval
- 15Discuss the role of missionaries in the growth and spread of education in Andhra region.10 marks · Andhra - Modern
- 16What factors contributed to the process of social awakening in the Andhra region in the second half of the 19th century?10 marks · Andhra - Modern
- 17What were the provisions of the Gentlemen's Agreement of 1956? How far could they satisfy apprehensions of the Telangana region?10 marks · Andhra - Nationalist Movement and Formation of the State
- 18Outline the role of the students in raising major issues in the 1969 Telangana agitation.10 marks · Andhra - Nationalist Movement and Formation of the State
- 19Examine the impact of the loss of Hyderabad as the capital city on post-bifurcation Andhra Pradesh. How did this transition affect the state's administrative, economic, and socio-cultural landscape?10 marks · Andhra Pradesh - Bifurcation and its Impact
- 20Discuss the vision behind building a new capital for Andhra Pradesh after the bifurcation in 2014. Critically assess the financial implications involved in the planning, development, and partial execution of Amaravati as the capital city.10 marks · Andhra Pradesh - Bifurcation and its Impact
- 21Explain the physical features of India and Andhra Pradesh, especially the major landforms and geographical characteristics.10 marks · Physical Features and Resources
- 22Examine the features and importance of the major landforms of Andhra Pradesh with special reference to the Coastal Plains, Eastern Ghats, and Deccan Plateau.10 marks · Physical Features and Resources
- 23Discuss the background of agriculture in Andhra Pradesh and critically examine how key agricultural inputs such as rainfall, temperature, irrigation and power are likely to be affected by climate change.10 marks · Economic Geography
- 24Highlight the industrial importance and major manufacturing sectors of Andhra Pradesh.10 marks · Economic Geography
- 25Analyse the composition and spatial distribution of Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and religious communities in Andhra Pradesh, as per Census 2011.10 marks · Social Geography
- 26Discuss the key aspects of wildlife conservation and biodiversity in Andhra Pradesh.10 marks · Fauna and Floral Geography
- 27Discuss the vulnerability of Andhra Pradesh to cyclones and floods, highlighting the causes, regional patterns, and impacts.10 marks · Environmental Geography
- 28Analyse the disaster vulnerability of Rayalaseema region in Andhra Pradesh with respect to droughts. Discuss the socio-economic consequences.10 marks · Environmental Geography
- 29Assess the role of the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) in post-disaster pollution management.10 marks · Environmental Geography