APPSC Gr.I Mains Paper-II (History, Culture And Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh) Previous Paper- 2020

 

APPSC GROUP-I MAINS

PAPER-II (HISTORY, CULTURE AND GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA AND ANDHRA PRADESH) PREVIOUS PAPER-2020

 

Time: 3 hours                                                                                   Maximum Marks: 150

Instructions:

(i) The question paper is in three sections. The candidate has to write answers to 15 questions with 5 questions compulsorily from each section. Each question carries 10 marks.

(ii) Enough space is available in the Answer Sheet for writing all answers. There is no provision for additional Answer Sheets.

(iii) The candidate has to write his/her answers in the medium chosen by him/her only. If there is any deviation from paper to paper or part of the paper, the candidature would become invalid.

(iv) Underlining or highlighting or putting special marks in answers would make the Answer Sheet invalid. Writing in different inks would also make the paper invalid. Candidates must use either blue or black ink only. Otherwise, the paper will be treated as invalid.

(v) Though the paper in English is taken as standard for valuation under normal circumstances, if necessary, a balanced view would be taken after comparing English and Telugu versions.

 

Section-A

1. (a). Critically explain the salient features of urban planning of Harappan Civilization.(10 Marks)

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(b). Critically explain the causes of the emergence of Buddhism in ancient India.(10 Marks)

2. (a). Draw an outline of society under the Eastern Chalukyas. (10 Marks)

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(b). Vividly examine the impact of Bhakti Movement during medieval India. (10 Marks)

3. (a). Critically evaluate the central administration under Akbar. (10 Marks)

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(b). Draw an outline of the rise of Maratha Empire with special reference to Shivaji’s contribution. (10 Marks)

4. (a). Critically explain the role of Subsidiary Alliance system in the rise and expansion of British Raj in India. (10 Marks)

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(b). Delineate the contribution of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar with special reference to the conditions of untouchables and labourers in colonial India? (10 Marks)

5. (a). Examine the recommendations of the Cabinet Mission plan. (10 Marks)

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(b). Critically evaluate the impact of Quit India Movement of 1942. (10 Marks)

 

Section-B

 

6. (a). Discuss salient features of the Agrarian system under the Satavahanas. (10 Marks)

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(b). Write a note on art and architecture under the Pallavas. (10 Marks)

7. (a). Write a brief note on the architecture during the period of Vijayanagar Empire. (10 Marks)

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(b)."The foundation of Vijayanagara Empire coincided in point of time with the outburst of a momentous literary movement in South India." Discuss it. (10 Marks)

8. (a). Write a brief account of library movement in Andhra Pradesh. (10 Marks)

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(b). Critically evaluate the contribution of Kandukari Veeresalingam in the light of social reform movement in Andhra Pradesh. (10 Marks)

9. (a). Critically explain the circumstances which led to the formation of Justice Party.(10 Marks)

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(b). Critically explain the circumstances which led to the formation of Andhra Pradesh in 1950s. (10 Marks)

10. (a). Discuss the revenue and infrastructural challenges for new Andhra Pradesh after bifurcation in 2014. (10 Marks)

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(b). Discuss the impact of bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh (2014) on trade and commerce.(10 Marks)

 

Section-C

 

11. (a). Give a brief account of geographical features of Andhra Pradesh. (10 Marks)

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(b). Give a brief account of the drainage system of Andhra Pradesh. (10 Marks)

12. (a). Critically analyse the components and impacts of the Green Revolution in India.(10 Marks)

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(b). Give a concise description of fisheries management and development in India?(10 Marks)

13. (a). Write a brief note on the rural and urban population of Andhra Pradesh in the light of the census of India 2011. (10 Marks)

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(b). Write a brief note on tribal population of Andhra Pradesh in the context of census report of 2011. (10 Marks)

14. (a). In the light of the All-India Tiger Estimation Report 2018, critically evaluate the Project Tiger. (10 Marks)

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(b). Briefly describe the flora and fauna of National Parks in Andhra Pradesh. (10 Marks)

15. (a). Give a brief account of factors responsible for environmental pollution. (10 Marks)

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(b). Give a brief account of the concept and importance of Sustainable Development.(10 Marks)