APTET Paper I Syllabus

APTET Paper I: topic-wise syllabus

1. 1

   EVS Foundations

   ~3 marks

   AP SCERT EVS Framework, NCF 2023 in AP, AP EVS Curriculum, AP Badi Pata EVS, EVS Pedagogy in AP

   • AP SCERT EVS Framework and Curriculum
   • NCF 2023 EVS Implementation in AP
   • AP Badi Pata EVS Approach (Class 3-5)
   • AP EVS Learning Outcomes
   • EVS Pedagogy in AP Telugu-medium Schools
   • AP SCERT EVS Textbook Approach (Class 3-5)
   • EVS Assessment in AP (CCE)
2. 2

   Family & Community (AP Context)

   ~3 marks

   AP Joint Family System, AP Village Community, Kapu/Reddy/Kamma/BC Communities, AP Local Helpers, Telugu Culture, AP Urban Life

   • AP Joint Family System (Telugu Sampradaya, Perantalu)
   • AP Village Community Structure (Panchayat, Village Volunteer System)
   • AP Community Helpers (Vaidya, Purohit, Karanam, Village Revenue Officer)
   • AP Neighborhood and Local Resources
   • AP Urban vs Rural Family Patterns (Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntur)
   • Social Institutions in AP (Temple, Kalyana Mandapam, Church in AP)
   • Contemporary AP Family Issues (Migration, NRI, Gulf)
3. 3

   Food & Nutrition (AP Traditional Foods)

   ~3 marks

   Pesarattu, Biryani, Pootharekulu, Gongura, Chepala Pulusu, AP ICMR Guidelines, Jagananna Gorumudda

   • AP Traditional Foods (Pesarattu, Idli, Dosa, Biryani, Pulao)
   • AP Sweet Varieties (Pootharekulu, Ariselu, Bobbatlu, Sunnundalu)
   • Balanced Diet and ICMR Guidelines (AP Context)
   • AP Fish Curry (Chepala Pulusu) and Coastal Food
   • AP Gongura, Tamarind, Curry Leaf Based Dishes
   • Deficiency Diseases (AP SCERT EVS Class 4-5)
   • Jagananna Gorumudda (Mid-Day Meal in AP)
4. 4

   Water & Sanitation (AP Water Bodies)

   ~3 marks

   Godavari, Krishna, Tungabhadra Rivers, AP Water Cycle, Jal Jeevan Mission AP, AP Coastal Issues, AP Drought

   • AP Rivers — Godavari (Second Largest in India), Krishna, Tungabhadra, Penna
   • AP Water Cycle and Monsoon Pattern (Coastal, Rayalaseema)
   • AP Drinking Water Sources (Bore wells, Tanks, Pushkaram)
   • AP Water Conservation Methods (Tank Restoration, Neeru-Chettu)
   • AP Coastal Water Issues (Salinity, Cyclones, Tsunami 2004)
   • Jal Jeevan Mission in AP (100% Tap Water — Mission Bhagiratha)
   • Swachh Bharat Mission AP Implementation
5. 5

   Shelter & Clothing (AP Traditional)

   ~3 marks

   AP Village Houses, AP Traditional Dress (Lungi, Saree, Dhoti), Kanchipuram, Kalamkari Textiles, AP Climate

   • AP Village House Types (Kutcha, Pucca, Mixed)
   • AP Building Materials (Laterite, Brick, Concrete, Mangalore Tiles)
   • AP Traditional Dress — Lungi, Saree, Dhoti (Men and Women)
   • AP Kanchi (Kanchipuram Border) and Kalamkari Textiles
   • AP Climate-Adaptive Clothing (Coastal, Rayalaseema)
   • AP Coastal vs Rayalaseema House Patterns
   • Recent Housing Schemes in AP (Navaratnalu Pedalandariki Illu)
6. 6

   Transport & Communication (AP Network)

   ~3 marks

   APSRTC, AP Metro Rail, AP Ports, AP Digital Network (AP Fiber Grid), Road Safety AP

   • APSRTC (Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation)
   • AP Metro Rail (Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam)
   • AP Ports — Visakhapatnam (Major), Krishnapatnam, Gangavaram, Kakinada
   • AP Traditional Transport (Bullock Cart, Boat, Nava)
   • AP Digital Network (AP Fiber Grid, Digital AP, e-Pragati)
   • AP Road Safety and Traffic Rules (AP Police)
   • AP Aviation — Tirupati, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam Airports
7. 7

   AP Environment & Biodiversity

   ~3 marks

   AP Eastern Ghats, AP Mangroves (Coringa, Pulicat), AP Wildlife Sanctuaries, AP Endemic Species, Forest Types, AP Cyclones

   • AP Eastern Ghats and Deciduous Forests
   • AP Mangroves (Godavari, Krishna Delta — Coringa, Pulicat Lake)
   • AP Wildlife Sanctuaries (Nagarjuna Sagar, Sri Venkateswara, Rollapadu)
   • AP Endemic Species (Red Sanders, Indian Pangolin, Jerdon's Courser)
   • AP Domestic Animals (Ongole Cattle, Nellore Sheep, AP Hallikar)
   • AP Coastal Ecosystems (Pulicat Lake, Coringa Wetland)
   • Wildlife Protection Act 1972 in AP Context
8. 8

   AP History

   ~4 marks

   Satavahana, Ikshvakus, Pallavas, Chalukyas, Kakatiya, Vijayanagara, Qutb Shahi, British, Andhra State 1953, Potti Sriramulu, AP Formation 1956, AP Bifurcation 2014

   • Satavahana, Ikshvaku, Pallava, Chalukya Rule in AP
   • Kakatiya Dynasty (Warangal) and Musunuri Nayaks
   • Vijayanagara and Qutb Shahi Rule in AP
   • British Rule and Andhra Movement (Potti Sriramulu)
   • Andhra State Formation 1953 (First Linguistic State)
   • AP Formation 1956 (Andhra Pradesh Act 1956)
   • AP Bifurcation 2014 (Telangana Formation)
9. 9

   AP Geography

   ~3 marks

   Location, Eastern Ghats, Godavari, Krishna, Tungabhadra Rivers, Pulicat Lake, Kolleru Lake, AP Climate, Soils, AP Natural Resources

   • AP Location and Physical Features (Coastal Andhra, Rayalaseema, Uttarandhra)
   • AP Rivers — Godavari, Krishna, Tungabhadra, Penna, Vamsadhara, Nagavali
   • Pulicat Lake (Largest Brackish Water Lake in India), Kolleru Lake (Pelican Sanctuary)
   • AP Climate (Tropical Wet, Tropical Dry)
   • AP Soil Types (Black Cotton, Red, Alluvial, Laterite)
   • AP National Parks and Sanctuaries (Sri Venkateswara, Nagarjunasagar)
   • AP Mineral Resources (Mica in Nellore, Barytes in Kadapa, Crude Oil in KG Basin)
10. 10

    AP Culture

    ~4 marks

    Telugu Language, Ugadi, Sankranti, Bonalu, Kuchipudi, Burra Katha, AP Cuisine, Kalamkari, AP Festivals, AP Handicrafts

    • Telugu Language (One of Six Classical Languages, 2008)
    • Festivals — Ugadi (Telugu New Year), Sankranti (Makar Sankranti)
    • Bonalu, Varalakshmi Vratam, Laskhmi Puja, Vinayaka Chavithi
    • Kuchipudi Dance (Classical Dance of AP), Burra Katha, Harikatha, Yakshagana
    • AP Cuisine — Pesarattu, Biryani, Pootharekulu, Gongura, Chepala Pulusu
    • Kalamkari Art (Sri Kalahasti, Machilipatnam), Etikoppaka Toys, Nirmal Toys
    • AP Folk Dances — Kuchipudi, Kambala, Kolattam, Dhimsa, Tappeta Gullu
11. 11

    AP Polity & Administration

    ~3 marks

    AP State Formation, Amaravati Capital, Governor, Chief Minister, AP Legislature, AP High Court, AP Districts, AP Panchayati Raj

    • AP State Formation (1953, 1956, 2014)
    • Amaravati (Capital) and Major Cities (Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntur, Tirupati)
    • Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers (AP Cabinet)
    • AP Legislative Assembly (175 seats) and Legislative Council
    • AP High Court (Amaravati) and District Administration (26 Districts)
    • AP Panchayati Raj (3-Tier System — ZP, MP, GP)
    • AP Urban Local Bodies (Municipal Corporations, Nagar Panchayats)
12. 12

    AP Economy

    ~2 marks

    Agriculture (Rice), Aquaculture, IT Sector, Pharma, Tourism (Tirupati), AP Budget, AP Economic Reforms, Mana Badi, Navaratnalu

    • AP Agriculture (Rice Bowl of India, Aquaculture, Horticulture)
    • AP IT Sector (Visakhapatnam IT Hub, Amaravati, Tirupati)
    • AP Pharma and Bulk Drug Park (Kakinada SEZ)
    • AP Tourism (Tirupati, Araku Valley, Srisailam, Amaravati)
    • AP Employment and Workforce
    • AP State Budget 2024-25
    • AP Navaratnalu and Mana Badi — Recent Reforms