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APPSC Group 2 study notes
Short notes, numbered topic by topic, written for the depth APPSC Group 2 asks (Standard to Advanced level). 70 notes are free: the first chapter of each topic. Notes marked Read here open in full on this site.
Prelims notes
1 Ancient & Medieval India 150
- 1.1 Indus Valley & Vedic age
- 1.1.1 Prehistoric India 4
- 1.1.2 Indus Valley Civilisation 6
- 1.1.3 Vedic age 7
- 1.2 Buddhism, Jainism & Mahajanapadas
- 1.2.1 Mahajanapadas and the rise of Magadha 4
- 1.2.2 Buddhism, Jainism and heterodox sects 7
- 1.3 Mauryas & post-Mauryan
- 1.3.1 Mauryan empire 7
- 1.3.2 Post-Mauryan period 7
- 1.3.3 Society, economy and foreign accounts 6
- 1.4 Guptas, Harsha & South Indian kingdoms
- 1.4.1 Sangam age 3
- 1.4.2 Gupta age 6
- 1.4.3 Post-Gupta India and Harsha 3
- 1.4.4 Southern kingdoms c. 300–750 CE 5
- 1.4.5 Cholas and the Deccan powers 4
- 1.5 Ancient art, literature & science
- 1.5.1 Ancient art and architecture 5
- 1.5.2 Ancient literature 6
- 1.5.3 Science and learning 4
- 1.6 Delhi Sultanate
- 1.6.1 Tripartite struggle and the Rajputs 4
- 1.6.2 Arab and Turkish invasions 3
- 1.6.3 Delhi Sultanate: dynasties 7
- 1.6.4 Sultanate administration, economy and culture 4
- 1.6.5 Regional kingdoms 3
- 1.6.6 Medieval travellers and culture 4
- 1.7 Vijayanagara & Bahmani
- 1.7.1 Vijayanagara and Bahmani 8
- 1.8 Mughals
- 1.8.1 Mughal empire: rulers 8
- 1.8.2 Mughal administration, economy and culture 6
- 1.8.3 Later Mughals and successor states 4
- 1.9 Bhakti, Sufi & Marathas
- 1.9.1 Bhakti and Sufi movements 8
- 1.9.2 Sikh Gurus 2
- 1.9.3 Marathas 5
2 Modern India 109
- 2.1 Advent of the Europeans 4 Read here
- 2.2 British conquest and expansion 8
- 2.3 Governors-General and Viceroys 8
- 2.4 British administration 6
- 2.5 Land revenue and economic impact 8
- 2.6 Education and press 5
- 2.7 Civil, tribal and peasant revolts 6
- 2.8 Revolt of 1857 4
- 2.9 Socio-religious reform movements 13
- 2.10 Rise of nationalism and the early Congress 6
- 2.11 Swadeshi to Home Rule 1905–1919 9
- 2.12 Gandhi and the mass movements 1917–1922 5
- 2.13 Towards Purna Swaraj 1923–1939 8
- 2.14 Freedom and partition 1939–1947 10
- 2.15 Post-independence consolidation 9
3 Physical & World Geography 79
- 3.1 Universe, solar system and the Earth 8
- 3.2 Interior of the Earth and plate tectonics 9
- 3.3 Rocks and geomorphology 10
- 3.4 Atmosphere, temperature, pressure and winds 9
- 3.5 Weather systems and world climates 10
- 3.6 Oceanography 9
- 3.7 Biogeography and soils of the world 5
- 3.8 World regional geography: continents 7
- 3.9 World regional geography: features, resources and places 12
4 Indian Geography 100
- 4.1 Location, extent and geological structure 3 Read here
- 4.2 Physiography 11
- 4.3 Drainage systems 12
- 4.4 Climate and monsoon 10
- 4.5 Soils, natural vegetation and wildlife 10
- 4.6 Agriculture 11
- 4.7 Minerals and energy resources 9
- 4.8 Industries and industrial regions 7
- 4.9 Transport and communication 5
- 4.10 Population and settlements 10
- 4.11 Natural hazards and disaster management 9
- 4.12 Population and settlements 3
5 Andhra Pradesh Geography 29
6 Indian Society 74
- 6.1 Basic sociological concepts 4 Read here
- 6.2 Western thinkers 5
- 6.3 Indian sociology and thinkers 4
- 6.4 Social stratification and caste 8
- 6.5 Family, marriage and kinship 8
- 6.6 Religion and secularism 4
- 6.7 Tribes of India and AP 7
- 6.8 Women: issues and laws 7
- 6.9 Children, youth and the elderly 8
- 6.10 Disability and vulnerable groups 4
- 6.11 Social issues 6
- 6.12 Social justice and constitutional safeguards 6
- 6.13 Welfare schemes for vulnerable groups 3
8 Mental Ability 113
- 8.1 Number system and simplification 14 Read here
- 8.2 Algebra: equations, identities and progressions 6
- 8.3 Percentages and commercial arithmetic 13
- 8.4 Ratio, ages, averages and mixtures 10
- 8.5 Time, work, speed and distance 9
- 8.6 Basic statistics and growth rates 3
- 8.7 Data interpretation and sufficiency 7
- 8.8 Series, analogies and classification 7
- 8.9 Coding–decoding 5
- 8.10 Blood relations and direction sense 5
- 8.11 Ranking, seating and puzzles 8
- 8.12 Syllogism and verbal reasoning 12
- 8.13 Calendar and clock 2
- 8.14 Non-verbal reasoning 7
- 8.15 Logic puzzles and problem solving 5
Mains Paper I notes
1 AP Social & Cultural History 100
- 1.1 Prehistory and early Andhra 2
- 1.2 Satavahanas 5
- 1.3 Buddhism and Jainism in Andhra 3
- 1.4 Ikshvakus, Vishnukundins and Pallavas 4
- 1.5 Eastern Chalukyas and Chalukya-Cholas 6
- 1.6 Kakatiyas 7
- 1.7 Musunuri Nayaks and the Reddi kingdoms 3
- 1.8 Vijayanagara in Andhra 4
- 1.9 Temples and architecture of Andhra 2
- 1.10 Qutb Shahis of Golconda 3
- 1.11 Asaf Jahis of Hyderabad 3
- 1.12 European companies in Andhra 4
- 1.13 Colonial revenue and economy in Andhra 4
- 1.14 Telugu language and classical literature 9
- 1.15 Modern Telugu literature 5
- 1.16 Social reform in Andhra 6
- 1.17 Press and library movements 3
- 1.18 Freedom movement in Andhra 9
- 1.19 Andhra Mahasabha and Andhra State 6
- 1.20 Visalandhra and the formation of Andhra Pradesh 5
- 1.21 Andhra Pradesh 1956–2014 4
- 1.22 Performing arts, crafts and festivals 3
2 Indian Constitution 112
- 2.1 Historical background 5 Read here
- 2.2 Making of the Constitution 4
- 2.3 Salient features and Preamble 5
- 2.4 Amendment and basic structure 4
- 2.5 Union and its territory 3
- 2.6 Citizenship 3
- 2.7 Fundamental Rights 15
- 2.8 DPSP and Fundamental Duties 4
- 2.9 Union executive 9
- 2.10 Parliament 10
- 2.11 Judiciary 7
- 2.12 State executive and legislature 5
- 2.13 Centre–State relations 5
- 2.14 Local government 7
- 2.15 Constitutional bodies 7
- 2.16 Statutory and non-constitutional bodies 6
- 2.17 Elections 6
- 2.18 Emergency, special provisions and schedules 7
Mains Paper II notes
1 Indian Economy 120
- 1.1 Basic concepts 4 Read here
- 1.2 National income 6
- 1.3 Growth and development 4
- 1.4 Planning and NITI Aayog 7
- 1.5 Economic reforms since 1991 4
- 1.6 Money and monetary policy 6
- 1.7 Banking and financial inclusion 9
- 1.8 Inflation and price indices 5
- 1.9 Financial markets 5
- 1.10 Public finance 11
- 1.11 External sector 11
- 1.12 Agriculture and rural economy 11
- 1.13 Industry 8
- 1.14 Infrastructure and services 7
- 1.15 Poverty and inequality 6
- 1.16 Employment and unemployment 3
- 1.17 Human development and demography 4
- 1.18 Inclusive growth and welfare schemes 3
- 1.19 Union Budget and Economic Survey 6
2 Andhra Pradesh Economy 42
- 2.1 AP macro economy and demography 6
- 2.2 Agriculture and allied sectors 6
- 2.3 Irrigation and water resources 3
- 2.4 Industry and industrial policies 5
- 2.5 Industrial corridors and clusters 3
- 2.6 Infrastructure, ports and services 7
- 2.7 Amaravati and bifurcation issues 4
- 2.8 State budget and public finance 3
- 2.9 Welfare schemes 5
3 Science & Technology 71
- 3.1 Living world, cell and genetics 5
- 3.2 Human body systems 5
- 3.3 Nutrition, diseases and vaccines 5
- 3.4 Health schemes and institutions 3
- 3.5 Space programme: organisation, rockets and satellites 5
- 3.6 Space missions 5
- 3.7 Defence technology 7
- 3.8 Nuclear technology 6
- 3.9 Biotechnology 7
- 3.10 Computers, communication and Digital India 4
- 3.11 Emerging technologies 6
- 3.12 Cyber security and cyber laws 3
- 3.13 Energy: conventional and renewable 7
- 3.14 Intellectual property rights 3
4 Environment & Ecology 90
- 4.1 Ecology and ecosystems 8 Read here
- 4.2 Biogeochemical cycles 4
- 4.3 Biodiversity and species 10
- 4.4 Protected areas and wetlands 8
- 4.5 Pollution and control 10
- 4.6 Solid and hazardous waste management 7
- 4.7 Climate change science 6
- 4.8 Climate and environmental treaties 12
- 4.9 India's climate policy 2
- 4.10 Environment laws and institutions 11
- 4.11 Sustainable development 3
- 4.12 Bioremediation and green technologies 5
- 4.13 Agriculture and environment 4
Notes by library subject
Andhra Pradesh economy · Andhra Pradesh geography · Andhra Pradesh history and culture · Indian economy · Environment and ecology · Indian geography · Physical and world geography · Ancient India · Medieval India · Modern India · Quantitative aptitude and reasoning · Indian Polity and Constitution · Science and technology · Indian society
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