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How to prepare for APPSC Group 1
A study order built from the exam's own numbers for Screening Paper I and Screening Paper II, and what you can use free on Medha AI.
Where the marks are
Questions from each unit in a full mock. Spend your time in this order.
Screening Paper I (120 questions)
| Unit | Questions |
|---|---|
| History & Culture | 30 |
| Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International Relations | 30 |
| Indian & AP Economy and Planning | 30 |
| Geography | 30 |
Screening Paper II (120 questions)
| Unit | Questions |
|---|---|
| General Mental and Psychological Abilities | 30 |
| Science and Technology | 30 |
| Current Events | 30 |
What the previous paper asked
Questions per topic in Group 1 Paper I 2024 and Group 1 Paper II 2024. You can read them free with answers.
| Topic | Questions |
|---|---|
| General Mental and Psychological Abilities | 55 |
| Science and Technology | 31 |
| History & Culture | 30 |
| Current Events | 30 |
| Indian & AP Economy and Planning | 28 |
| Geography | 28 |
| Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International Relations | 26 |
APPSC G1 Paper I 2024 question paper with answersAPPSC G1 Paper II 2024 question paper with answers
A study order that works
- Know the paper. Read the exam pattern and the topic-wise syllabus. Note the marking for wrong answers.
- Take one free mock first. Paper I Mock 1, Paper II Mock 1, History & Culture sectional, General Mental and Psychological Abilities sectional, Group 1 Paper I 2024 and Group 1 Paper II 2024are free. Your first score shows which units cost you the most marks.
- Read one note, then practise it. There are 1,153 notes for APPSC Group 1, 38 of them free. Each note links to practice on the same subtopic.
- Practise every day. Pick a topic and practise. New questions come first. Then the ones you got wrong. You also get a mistakes list, bookmarks and a likely score. The first 50 practice questions are free.
- Go unit by unit, biggest first. Start with History & Culture, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International Relations, General Mental and Psychological Abilities and Science and Technology.
- Take a full mock every week. After each mock Medha AI shows the 3 topics where you lost most marks and the easy questions you missed. Fix those before the next mock.
- Revise from your mistakes. Wrong answers come back until you get them right. Use each note's Quick revision section the week before the exam.
Free APPSC Group 1 resources
- Mock testAPPSC G1 Paper I Mock 1 with answers120 Qs
- Mock testAPPSC G1 Paper II Mock 1 with answers120 Qs
- Previous paperAPPSC G1 Paper I 2024 question paper with answers112 Qs
- Previous paperAPPSC G1 Paper II 2024 question paper with answers116 Qs
- Notes38 APPSC Group 1 notes you can read here
- QuestionsAPPSC Group 1 questions by topic, with answers (7 topics)
- AppFree tests and practice in the Medha AI app
Topics: History & Culture · Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International Relations · Indian & AP Economy and Planning · Geography · General Mental and Psychological Abilities · Science and Technology · Current Events
Preparing for APPSC Group 1
Where should I start preparing for APPSC Group 1?
Start with the pattern and syllabus, then take one free full mock to see where you stand. Begin with the units that carry the most questions: History & Culture, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International Relations, General Mental and Psychological Abilities and Science and Technology. Read the note for a topic, then practise it the same day.
What is free for APPSC Group 1 on Medha AI?
6 free tests (Paper I Mock 1, Paper II Mock 1, History & Culture sectional, General Mental and Psychological Abilities sectional, Group 1 Paper I 2024 and Group 1 Paper II 2024), the first 50 practice questions, 38 study notes (the first chapter of each topic) and 4 papers with answers on this website. No card needed.
How deep do the APPSC Group 1 notes go?
Each note is written in levels. APPSC Group 1 notes are shown up to Advanced (L3), set from what the exam has asked. Deeper sections are there if you want them.
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