APPSC Paper II Syllabus

APPSC Paper II: topic-wise syllabus

1. 1

   AP History (APPSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)

   ~5 marks

   AP Movement, Potti Sriramulu, Andhra State 1953, AP Formation 1956, AP Bifurcation 2014, AP Freedom Struggle, Per APPSC Official Notification

   • AP — Ancient and Medieval Period (Satavahana, Ikshvaku, Pallava, Chalukya)
   • AP — Kakatiya Dynasty (Warangal), Musunuri Nayaks, Vijayanagara Rule
   • Qutb Shahi and Asaf Jahi Rule in AP
   • AP Role in 1857 Revolt and Early Freedom Movement
   • Andhra Movement (1885-1953) — Potti Sriramulu, Maha Sabha, Separate State Demand
   • Andhra State Formation 1 Oct 1953 (First Linguistic State)
   • AP Formation 1 Nov 1956 and AP Bifurcation 2 June 2014 (Telangana Formation)
2. 2

   AP Geography (APPSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)

   ~4 marks

   AP Physical, Rivers Godavari-Krishna-Tungabhadra, Pulicat Lake, Eastern Ghats, AP Climate, AP Soils, Per APPSC Official Notification

   • AP Location, Physical Features, Districts (26), Mandals
   • AP Rivers — Godavari (2nd largest in India), Krishna, Tungabhadra, Penna
   • AP Water Resources — Polavaram Project, Major Irrigation Projects
   • AP Climate, Monsoon, Natural Vegetation, Forest Cover
   • AP Soil Types, Agriculture, Major Crops (Rice Bowl, Aquaculture)
   • AP Mineral Resources, Industries, IT Sector (Visakhapatnam)
   • AP Coast — Pulicat Lake, Krishnapatnam, Kakinada Ports, Coastal Erosion
3. 3

   AP Economy (APPSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)

   ~4 marks

   AP Budget, AP GSDP, Industries, Agriculture, AP Navaratnalu, Mana Badi, Per APPSC Official Notification

   • AP State Economy — GSDP, Per Capita Income, Sectoral Composition
   • AP Agriculture — Rice, Aquaculture, Horticulture, Sericulture
   • AP Industries — Pharma, IT, Bulk Drug Park, Petroleum (Krishna Godavari Basin)
   • AP Tourism — Tirupati, Araku, Srisailam, Amaravati, Buddhist Circuit
   • AP State Budget, Fiscal Position, Tax Revenue, Navaratnalu Schemes
   • AP Recent Government Schemes — Jagananna Vidya Deevena, Amma Vodi, Nadu-Nedu
   • AP Economic Reforms and Future Plans (Visakhapatnam-Chennai Industrial Corridor)
4. 4

   AP Polity & Administration (APPSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)

   ~4 marks

   AP State Formation, Amaravati, Governor, CM, AP Legislature, AP High Court, Per APPSC Official Notification

   • AP State — Formation History, Capital (Amaravati), Major Cities
   • AP Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers
   • AP Legislative Assembly (175 seats) and Legislative Council
   • AP High Court (Amaravati) and District Judiciary
   • AP District Administration (26 Districts, Special Status for Capital Region)
   • AP Panchayati Raj (3-Tier), Urban Local Bodies
   • AP State Election Commission, Lok Ayukta, Anti-Corruption Bureau
5. 5

   AP Culture & Heritage (APPSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)

   ~4 marks

   Telugu Language, Kuchipudi, Burra Katha, AP Cuisine, Festivals, Per APPSC Official Notification

   • Telugu Language and Literature (Classical Language Status 2008)
   • AP Festivals — Ugadi, Sankranti, Bonalu, Laskhmi Puja, Vinayaka Chavithi
   • AP Classical Dances — Kuchipudi (AP's Pride), Burra Katha, Harikatha
   • AP Folk Dances — Kambala, Kolattam, Dhimsa, Tappeta Gullu
   • AP Cuisine — Pesarattu, Biryani, Pootharekulu, Gongura, Chepala Pulusu
   • AP Handicrafts — Kalamkari (Sri Kalahasti), Etikoppaka Toys, Nirmal Toys
   • AP Music, Painting, and Architectural Heritage (Tirumala, Amaravati Stupa)
6. 6

   AP Society, Development & Welfare (APPSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)

   ~3 marks

   AP Demographics, Education, Health, Welfare Schemes, Per APPSC Official Notification

   • AP Demographics — Population, Literacy, Sex Ratio, Density
   • AP Education System — AP SCERT, BTEAP, Universities, NEP 2020 Implementation
   • AP Health — Arogyasri, Family Welfare, Government Hospitals
   • AP Welfare Schemes — Navaratnalu, Pensions, Housing (Pedalandariki Illu)
   • AP Tribal Welfare — Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)
   • AP Women & Child Welfare — Mission Shakti, WCPS
   • AP Recent Government Reforms and Digital Initiatives (AP Fiber Grid)