APPSC Gr. I Mains Paper-II (History & Indian Constitution) Previous Paper-2012

APPSC GROUP-I MAINS

PAPER-II (HISTORY & INDIAN CONSTITUTION) PREVIOUS PAPER-2012

 

Instructions:

       1 The candidate has to answer 15 questions @ 5 questions from each section.

       2. Each question carries 10 marks,

    3. The Question paper is set in English and translated into Telugu language. The English version will be considered as the authentic version for valuation purpose.

 

SECTION - I

1. a. Give a detailed account of Harappans town planning and evaluate the various reasons for its decline.

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     b. Describe the similarities and differences Buddhism and Ashoka's Dhamma'. Discuss the impact of both on ancient Indian Society.

 2. a. What are the medieval Indian Temple construction styles? Discuss with suitable examples.

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    b. Examine the factors behind the rise of Shivaji. Do you fell that he was a nationalist leader Support.

3. a. Discuss about the various stages of British colonialism and its impact on Indian Society.

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    b. What was the impact of the First and Second world Wars on the Indian National Movement? Explain.

4. a. Explain the main features of the religious and social reform movements and evaluate their role in the making of Modern India.

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     b. How far have the oppressed caste movements and their leaders helped the downtrodden people for their upliftment?

5. a. 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?

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   b. What was the role of Socialists and the influence of Socialistic ideas on the pre and Post-Independence India?

 

SECTION II

 6. a. Explain the Social structure during the Satavahana period and also discuss the contributions of Satavahanas to the society.

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       b. Give an account of the socio-cultural and religious conditions of the people after the downfall of Satavahana Dynasty

7. a. Describe the Kakatiya style of architecture and discuss how the agriculture and irrigation system was developed during that period.

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      b. Evaluate the development of Telugu Language and Literature between A.D, 1000 and A.D. 1565, with special reference to women poets.

 8. a. Discuss about the role of the Andhra’s during different phases of National Movement.

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      b. Examine the growth and development of Communist ideology and literary contributions of the great poet Sri-Sri and others in Andhra.

9. a. write an essay on the life of rural people and agrarian conditions under the Asaf Jahi's rule.

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    b. Explain the reasons for the socio-cultural awakening and Dalit Movements in Telangana.

10.a. Analyse the fundamental base for Telangana People Armed Struggle and the historical significance of the movement.

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       b. Critically examine the situations that led to integration of Hyderabad State into the Indian Union and later formation of Andhra Pradesh.

 

SECTION III

 11. a. Explain the Right to Equality guaranteed under the Constitution of India in the light of the doctrine of reasonable classification.

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       b. Analyse the concept and importance of Directive Principles of State Policy. Explain the relation- ship and difference between the Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles.

12 a. Discuss the administrative relations between the Union and the States. How are the Inter State Water Disputes resolved in India?

      b. Discuss the powers and functions of the Election Commission of India and explain its role in protection of representative democracy in India

13. a. Explain the privileges and immunities of legislature under the Constitution of India. How far can the judiciary interfere with such privileges and immunities?

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    b. Discuss the grounds on which administrative action may be reviewed by the judiciary, and the various modes of such judicial review.

14 a. Analyse the Constitutional Amendments made g0 far in relation to the Fundamental Rights guar- anteed under Part III of the Constitution.

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      b. Write a critical note on the Emergency Powers under the Constitution and their misuse, if any

15.a. Analyse the aims and objectives of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. Explain whether such objectives have been achieved.

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       b. What are the Constitutional guarantees given to Women? Explain the role of the National Commission for women in protecting the rights of the women.