APPSC Group 2 · Mains Paper II · Topic 2

2 APPSC Group 2 Andhra Pradesh Economy questions with answers

45 questions from APPSC G2 Mains Paper II Mock 1 with answers and APPSC G2 Screening Test 2024 question paper with answers and APPSC G2 Mains Paper II 2025 question paper with answers. Try each one, then tap Show answer.

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2.6AP services, infrastructure & AmaravatiNotes

  1. Q1 Mains Paper II Mock 1, Q53

    According to the AP Socio-Economic Survey 2024-25, roads carry what share of goods and passenger traffic in Andhra Pradesh?

    1. AMore than 60%
    2. BMore than 70%
    3. CMore than 80%
    4. DMore than 90%
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    Answer C. More than 80%

    Roads carry more than 80% of goods and passenger traffic.

    Source: AP SES 2024-25, ch.7, p.138

  2. Q2 Mains Paper II Mock 1, Q55

    According to the AP Budget Speech 2026-27, how many electric buses are being deployed in 11 major cities under the PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme?

    1. A500
    2. B750
    3. C1,000
    4. D1,200
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    Answer B. 750

    The Budget Speech 2026-27 mentions 750 electric buses in 11 major cities under the PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme; the AP SES 2024-25 also records 750 e-buses sanctioned.

    Source: AP Budget Speech 2026-27, PDF p.24; AP SES 2024-25, p.149

  3. Q3 Mains Paper II Mock 1, Q57

    According to the AP Budget Speech 2026-27, metro rail is planned for which two cities?

    1. AVisakhapatnam and Tirupati
    2. BVijayawada and Guntur
    3. CAmaravati and Tirupati
    4. DVisakhapatnam and Vijayawada
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    Answer D. Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada

    The Budget Speech 2026-27 says metro rail is planned for Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada.

    Source: AP Budget Speech 2026-27, PDF p.12

  4. Q4 Mains Paper II Mock 1, Q69

    Consider the following statements about Andhra Pradesh's startup and innovation rankings, as given in the AP Socio-Economic Survey 2024-25:

    I. AP was No.1 in the National States Startup Ranking 2022 (DPIIT).

    II. AP was 3rd in the India Innovation Index 2022.

    III. AP is the 7th largest State in startup infrastructure.

    Which of the statements given above is/are INCORRECT?

    1. AI only
    2. BII only
    3. CIII only
    4. DI and III only
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    Answer B. II only

    Only statement II is incorrect: AP was 9th in the India Innovation Index 2022.

    Source: AP SES 2024-25, ch.7, p.168

  5. Q5 Group 2 Mains Paper II 2025, Q62

    Match the following Central Institutes established under the A. P. State Reorganization Act, 2014 with their locations.

    InstituteLocation
    a. Indian Institute of Technologyi. Kurnool
    b. Indian Institute of Managementii. Tirupati
    c. All India Institute of Medical Sciencesiii. Vizianagaram
    d. Indian Institute of Information Technologyiv. Vijayawada
    e. Tribal Universityv. Vishakhapatnam

    Codes : a b c d e

    1. Ai ii iii iv v
    2. Bii v iv i iii
    3. Ci iv iii v ii
    4. Dii iv v iii i
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    Answer B. ii v iv i iii

    Under the AP Reorganisation Act: IIT at Tirupati, IIM at Visakhapatnam, AIIMS at Mangalagiri (Vijayawada region), IIITDM at Kurnool and the Central Tribal University at Vizianagaram.

    Source: APPSC Group 2 Mains Paper II 2025 (Notification 11/2023), Q63, final key

  6. Q6 Group 2 Mains Paper II 2025, Q63

    Which of the following is not correct regarding the railway project under Central Assistance approved by the Union Cabinet for Amaravati in Andhra Pradesh ?

    1. AThe proposed railway line is between Errupalem and Nambur
    2. BThe cost of the project is Rs. 2,245 crores for 57 km
    3. CThe line passes through NTR and Guntur Districts in Andhra Pradesh and Khammam District in Telangana
    4. DThe proposed time line of the project is 6 years
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    Answer D. The proposed time line of the project is 6 years

    The Cabinet in October 2024 approved the 57 km Errupalem-Amaravati-Nambur new line costing Rs. 2,245 crore through NTR, Guntur and Khammam districts, to be completed in 4 years, not 6.

    Source: APPSC Group 2 Mains Paper II 2025 (Notification 11/2023), Q64, final key

  7. Q7 Group 2 Mains Paper II 2025, Q65

    Which International funding agencies committed to fund the Amaravati Capital City Phase-I Development in Andhra Pradesh ?

    1. AWorld Bank and IMF
    2. BWorld Bank and Asian Development Bank
    3. CWorld Bank and JICA
    4. DWorld Bank and European Commission
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    Answer B. World Bank and Asian Development Bank

    In 2024 the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank together committed about USD 1.6 billion for Amaravati Capital City Phase-I development.

    Source: APPSC Group 2 Mains Paper II 2025 (Notification 11/2023), Q66, final key

2.2AP agriculture, allied & irrigationNotes

  1. Q8 Mains Paper II Mock 1, Q54

    As per the AP Socio-Economic Survey 2024-25, a minor irrigation source in Andhra Pradesh is one with an ayacut of up to

    1. A2,500 acres
    2. B5,000 acres
    3. C10,000 acres
    4. D25,000 acres
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    Answer B. 5,000 acres

    Minor irrigation sources are those with an ayacut of up to 5,000 acres.

    Source: AP SES 2024-25, p.124

  2. Q9 Mains Paper II Mock 1, Q61

    According to the AP Socio-Economic Survey 2024-25, Rythu Seva Kendralu (RSKs) in Andhra Pradesh were set up alongside

    1. APrimary Agricultural Cooperative Societies
    2. BVillage secretariats
    3. CMandal Parishad offices
    4. DAgricultural Market Committees
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    Answer B. Village secretariats

    The State set up 10,778 Rythu Seva Kendralu alongside village secretariats.

    Source: AP SES 2024-25, p.54

  3. Q10 Mains Paper II Mock 1, Q62

    As per the AP Socio-Economic Survey 2024-25, the Polavaram Project is located how far upstream of the Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage at Dowlaiswaram?

    1. A42 km
    2. B34 km
    3. C52 km
    4. D28 km
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    Answer A. 42 km

    Polavaram is on the Godavari, 42 km upstream of the Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage at Dowlaiswaram.

    Source: AP SES 2024-25, p.122

  4. Q11 Mains Paper II Mock 1, Q66

    Consider the following statements about horticulture crops in Andhra Pradesh in 2023-24 (Final Estimates), as per the AP Socio-Economic Survey 2024-25:

    Statement A: Mango is the largest horticulture crop by area.

    Statement B: Mango is also the fruit with the highest production.

    Which of the following is correct?

    1. AOnly A is correct
    2. BOnly B is correct
    3. CBoth A and B are correct
    4. DBoth A and B are incorrect
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    Answer A. Only A is correct

    Mango is the largest horticulture crop by area (3.99 lakh ha), but banana has the highest fruit production (68.38 lakh MT).

    Source: AP SES 2024-25, Annexure p.380

  5. Q12 Mains Paper II Mock 1, Q73

    Match the following names with the irrigation projects of Andhra Pradesh that carry them:

    List I

    a. Poola Subbaiah

    b. B.R.R.

    c. AVR

    d. Kandula Obul Reddy

    List II

    I. Handri-Neeva

    II. Veligonda Project

    III. Gundlakamma Reservoir

    IV. Vamsadhara Phase-II

    1. Aa-II, b-I, c-IV, d-III
    2. Ba-III, b-IV, c-I, d-II
    3. Ca-II, b-IV, c-I, d-III
    4. Da-II, b-IV, c-III, d-I
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    Answer C. a-II, b-IV, c-I, d-III

    The official names are Poola Subbaiah Veligonda, B.R.R. Vamsadhara Phase-II, AVR Handri-Neeva and Kandula Obul Reddy Gundlakamma Reservoir.

    Source: AP Budget Speech 2026-27 PDF p.7; AP SES 2024-25, Annexure p.406

  6. Q13 Group 2 Mains Paper II 2025, Q55

    Statement A : Andhra Pradesh ranks 1st in the productivity of Oil palm in India.

    Statement B : Andhra Pradesh ranks 2nd in the productivity of Mango in India.

    1. AOnly statement A is correct
    2. BOnly statement B is correct
    3. CBoth statements A and B are correct
    4. DBoth statements A and B are incorrect
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    Answer C. Both statements A and B are correct

    AP leads India in oil palm (area, production and productivity) and, per the AP Socio-Economic Survey, ranks second in mango productivity.

    Source: APPSC Group 2 Mains Paper II 2025 (Notification 11/2023), Q56, final key

  7. Q14 Group 2 Mains Paper II 2025, Q56

    How many Rythu Bharosa Kendralu (RBKs) has the Government of Andhra Pradesh established according to Socio-Economic Survey of Andhra Pradesh 2023-24 ?

    1. A10,778
    2. B1,104
    3. C33,120
    4. D53,580
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    Answer A. 10,778

    The AP Socio-Economic Survey 2023-24 reports 10,778 Rythu Bharosa Kendras set up at village level as one-stop centres for farmers.

    Source: APPSC Group 2 Mains Paper II 2025 (Notification 11/2023), Q57, final key

  8. Q15 Group 2 Mains Paper II 2025, Q66

    Which external funding agency is supporting the Andhra Pradesh Integrated Irrigation and Agriculture Transformation Project ?

    1. AIMF
    2. BWorld Bank
    3. CAsian Development Bank
    4. DEuropean Commission
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    Answer B. World Bank

    APIIATP, which revives tanks and improves irrigated farming in drought-prone districts, is financed by the World Bank.

    Source: APPSC Group 2 Mains Paper II 2025 (Notification 11/2023), Q67, final key

  9. Q16 Group 2 Mains Paper II 2025, Q68

    Assertion (A) : In Andhra Pradesh, the coverage of farmers under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana has been increasing over the years.

    Reason (R) : In Andhra Pradesh, significant crop losses occurred to farmers due to extreme weather events in recent years including floods, droughts and cyclones.

    1. A(A) is true, but (R) is false
    2. B(A) is false, but (R) is true
    3. CBoth (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
    4. DBoth (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
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    Answer D. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

    Frequent floods, droughts and cyclones caused heavy crop losses in AP, which pushed more farmers into crop insurance, so the rise in PMFBY coverage is explained by R (as keyed by APPSC).

    Source: APPSC Group 2 Mains Paper II 2025 (Notification 11/2023), Q69, final key

  10. Q17 Group 2 Mains Paper II 2025, Q69

    Which is not a correct statement regarding Rytu Bazaars in Andhra Pradesh ?

    1. ARytu Bazaars were established in the year 1999
    2. BDistrict Collector is the Co-ordinating officer of Rytu Bazaars
    3. CRytu Bazaar is managed by an Estate Officer
    4. DThe prices in Rytu Bazaar are fixed aiming to be around 25% above wholesale prices and 25% below the local retail prices
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    Answer B. District Collector is the Co-ordinating officer of Rytu Bazaars

    Rytu Bazaars began in 1999; each is run by an Estate Officer and prices aim to be about 25% above wholesale and 25% below retail. The co-ordinating officer at district level is the Joint Collector, not the District Collector.

    Source: APPSC Group 2 Mains Paper II 2025 (Notification 11/2023), Q70, final key

  11. Q18 Group 2 Mains Paper II 2025, Q70

    Chadalawada village where a Cattle Breeding farm is established under Gokul Gram Project under Rashtriya Gokula Mission belongs to which District ?

    1. AGuntur
    2. BPrakasam
    3. CNellore
    4. DSrikakulam
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    Answer B. Prakasam

    The Gokul Gram for indigenous Ongole cattle under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission was set up at Chadalawada in Prakasam district, the home tract of the Ongole breed.

    Source: APPSC Group 2 Mains Paper II 2025 (Notification 11/2023), Q71, final key

2.4AP industry, policies & corridorsNotes

  1. Q19 Mains Paper II Mock 1, Q56

    According to the AP Socio-Economic Survey 2024-25, Andhra Pradesh's rank among India's exporting states in FY 2023-24 was

    1. AFourth
    2. BSixth
    3. CEighth
    4. DTenth
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    Answer B. Sixth

    The AP SES 2024-25 says AP is the sixth largest exporting state in India (FY 2023-24).

    Source: AP SES 2024-25, ch.6, p.104

  2. Q20 Mains Paper II Mock 1, Q64

    According to the AP Socio-Economic Survey 2024-25, the AP Industrial Development Policy (4.0) 2024-29 aims to raise manufacturing GVA from INR 3.4 lakh crore (FY24 AE) to

    1. AINR 7.3 lakh crore
    2. BINR 6.9 lakh crore
    3. CINR 7.8 lakh crore
    4. DINR 8.3 lakh crore
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    Answer A. INR 7.3 lakh crore

    The policy targets an increase in manufacturing GVA from INR 3.4 lakh crore to INR 7.3 lakh crore.

    Source: AP SES 2024-25, ch.12, p.330

  3. Q21 Mains Paper II Mock 1, Q68

    According to the AP Socio-Economic Survey 2024-25, what is the maximum investment subsidy for Mega and Ultra Mega projects under the AP Industrial Development Policy (4.0) 2024-29?

    1. A12% of FCI
    2. B10% of FCI
    3. C20% of FCI
    4. D15% of FCI
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    Answer D. 15% of FCI

    Mega and Ultra Mega projects get an investment subsidy of up to 15% of FCI, paid in 10 annual instalments. Large projects get up to 12%.

    Source: AP SES 2024-25, ch.6, p.96

  4. Q22 Group 2 Mains Paper II 2025, Q60

    In the Union Budget 2024-25, the GOI has promised funds to the following industrial nodes as part of the development of the Vishakhapatnam-Chennai and Bangalore-Hyderabad industrial corridors

    1. AKopparthi and Orvakal
    2. BChittoor and Donakonda
    3. COrvakal and Donakonda
    4. DKopparthi and Chittoor
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    Answer A. Kopparthi and Orvakal

    The July 2024 Union Budget promised funds for water, power, railways and roads in the Kopparthy node (Visakhapatnam-Chennai corridor) and the Orvakal node (Hyderabad-Bengaluru corridor).

    Source: APPSC Group 2 Mains Paper II 2025 (Notification 11/2023), Q61, final key

  5. Q23 Group 2 Mains Paper II 2025, Q71

    Match the following Special Economic Zone Production Units in (List-I) with their locations (List-II).

    List – IList – II
    a. Divi's Laboratories Limited-Pharmaceuticalsi. Nellore
    b. Parry Infrastructure Company-Food Processingii. Kovvur
    c. White Field Paper Mills Ltd.-Writing and Printing Paperiii. Kakinada
    d. Indian Farmers Fertilizers Co-operative Ltd. (IFFCO)-Multi Productsiv. Visakhapatnam

    Codes : a b c d

    1. Aiv iii i ii
    2. Biv iii ii i
    3. Ci ii iv iii
    4. Di ii iii iv
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    Answer B. iv iii ii i

    Divi's pharma SEZ is in Visakhapatnam district, Parry's food-processing SEZ at Kakinada, White Field Paper Mills at Kovvur and the IFFCO Kisan SEZ in Nellore.

    Source: APPSC Group 2 Mains Paper II 2025 (Notification 11/2023), Q72, final key

  6. Q24 Group 2 Mains Paper II 2025, Q72

    Which of the following is not the target of AP Electronics Manufacturing Policy (4.0), 2024-29 ?

    1. AIncrease production in the State to USD 50 Billion
    2. BAttract investments worth USD 10 Billion
    3. CFirst time employment creation of 5 lakhs
    4. DFirst time entrepreneurship creation of 2 lakhs
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    Answer D. First time entrepreneurship creation of 2 lakhs

    The AP Electronics Manufacturing Policy 4.0 (2024-29) targets USD 50 billion of production, USD 10 billion of investment and 5 lakh jobs; it sets no target of 2 lakh first-time entrepreneurs.

    Source: APPSC Group 2 Mains Paper II 2025 (Notification 11/2023), Q73, final key

  7. Q25 Group 2 Mains Paper II 2025, Q73

    According to AP Industrial Policy (4.0), 2024-29 one of the following statements is not correct with regard to MSME sector in Andhra Pradesh.

    1. AAP accounts for 9 lakh registered MSMEs as on February 2024 according to Udyam data base
    2. BMajority of the MSMEs are concentrated in service sector accounting for 79%
    3. CThere are 28 exclusive MSME parks in AP
    4. DThe MSME sector is contributing 33.5% of GSDP in AP
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    Answer D. The MSME sector is contributing 33.5% of GSDP in AP

    The policy notes about 9 lakh Udyam-registered MSMEs, 79% of them in services, and 28 exclusive MSME parks; the 33.5% GSDP share figure is the one APPSC treats as wrong.

    Source: APPSC Group 2 Mains Paper II 2025 (Notification 11/2023), Q74, final key

  8. Q26 Group 2 Mains Paper II 2025, Q74

    One of the following is not the standard incentive to the industries offered by Government of AP based on the AP Industrial Policy (4.0), 2024-29.

    1. ADecarbonisation subsidy up to 6%
    2. B100% stamp duty reimbursement on purchase of land and lease of land/shed/buildings
    3. CReimbursement of 100% fee charged for land conversion
    4. DMaximum capital subsidy of 15% of Foreign capital investment
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    Answer D. Maximum capital subsidy of 15% of Foreign capital investment

    The standard incentives in AP Industrial Policy 4.0 include a decarbonisation subsidy, full stamp-duty reimbursement and full land-conversion fee reimbursement; capital subsidy is tied to fixed capital investment, not to foreign capital investment.

    Source: APPSC Group 2 Mains Paper II 2025 (Notification 11/2023), Q75, final key

  9. Q27 Group 2 Mains Paper II 2025, Q130

    Match List – I with List – II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below.

    List – I (Solar Park)List – II (Capacity in MW)
    a. Hybrid Solar Wind Park RamagiriI. 1000
    b. Ananthapuram-I Solar ParkII. 160
    c. Kurnool Solar ParkIII. 1500
    d. Ananthapuram-II Solar ParkIV. 500
    1. Aa-II, b-III, c-IV, d-I
    2. Ba-I, b-II, c-III, d-IV
    3. Ca-IV, b-II, c-III, d-I
    4. Da-II, b-III, c-I, d-IV
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    Answer D. a-II, b-III, c-I, d-IV

    Ramagiri hybrid park is 160 MW, Ananthapuram-I (NP Kunta) 1500 MW, Kurnool Ultra Mega Solar Park 1000 MW and Ananthapuram-II (Talaricheruvu) 500 MW.

    Source: APPSC Group 2 Mains Paper II 2025 (Notification 11/2023), Q133, final key

2.8AP budget, debt & welfare schemesNotes

  1. Q28 Mains Paper II Mock 1, Q58

    Which department has the largest allocation in the AP Budget 2026-27 (BE) as per the department-wise list in the Budget at a Glance?

    1. AWater Resources
    2. BHealth, Medical and Family Welfare
    3. CPanchayat Raj and Rural Development
    4. DSchool Education
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    Answer D. School Education

    School Education has the largest department allocation, Rs 32,308.32 crore, in BE 2026-27.

    Source: AP Budget at a Glance 2026-27 PDF p.13; AP Budget Speech 2026-27 PDF p.10

  2. Q29 Mains Paper II Mock 1, Q59

    In Andhra Pradesh, the name 'Dokka Seethamma' is given to which scheme?

    1. AOld age pensions
    2. BAssistance to school-going children's mothers
    3. CMid-day meal programme in schools
    4. DFree LPG cylinders
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    Answer C. Mid-day meal programme in schools

    The mid-day meal scheme is named after Dokka Seethamma and is dovetailed with PM POSHAN.

    Source: AP SES 2024-25 p.192; AP SES 2024-25 p.195; AP Budget at a Glance 2026-27 PDF p.23

  3. Q30 Mains Paper II Mock 1, Q63

    Consider the following statements about AP's receipts in the Budget 2026-27 (BE) as per the Budget at a Glance:

    I. State tax revenue is estimated at about Rs 1,25,846 crore.

    II. Share of central taxes is estimated at about Rs 64,362 crore.

    III. Grants-in-aid are larger than the share of central taxes.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. AI and II only
    2. BI only
    3. CII and III only
    4. DI, II and III
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    Answer A. I and II only

    In BE 2026-27 State tax revenue is about Rs 1,25,846 crore, share of central taxes Rs 64,362 crore and grants-in-aid Rs 32,458 crore.

    Source: AP Budget at a Glance 2026-27 PDF p.6; AP Budget at a Glance 2026-27 PDF p.11

  4. Q31 Mains Paper II Mock 1, Q67

    In the AP Budget 2026-27, the revenue deficit for 2026-27 (BE) as a percentage of GSDP is

    1. A1.11%
    2. B2.33%
    3. C3.79%
    4. D1.95%
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    Answer A. 1.11%

    The revenue deficit for BE 2026-27 is about Rs 22,002 crore, 1.11% of GSDP.

    Source: AP Budget Speech 2026-27 PDF p.26; AP Budget at a Glance 2026-27 PDF p.8

  5. Q32 Mains Paper II Mock 1, Q71

    Consider the following statements about the extra housing assistance announced in the AP Budget Speech 2026-27:

    I. SC and BC beneficiaries get an extra Rs 50,000.

    II. ST beneficiaries get an extra Rs 75,000.

    III. PVTG beneficiaries get an extra Rs 1,50,000.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. AI and II only
    2. BI and III only
    3. CI, II and III
    4. DII and III only
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    Answer A. I and II only

    Extra housing aid is Rs 50,000 for SC and BC, Rs 75,000 for ST and Rs 1,00,000 for PVTG beneficiaries.

    Source: AP Budget Speech 2026-27 PDF p.23

  6. Q33 Mains Paper II Mock 1, Q72

    As per the AP Budget at a Glance 2026-27, capital expenditure (including loans and advances) as a share of total expenditure in 2026-27 (BE) is

    1. A16%
    2. B9%
    3. C8%
    4. D13%
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    Answer A. 16%

    Capex (including loans and advances) is 16% of total expenditure in BE 2026-27, up from 13% in RE 2025-26.

    Source: AP Budget Speech 2026-27 PDF p.26; AP Budget at a Glance 2026-27 PDF p.12

  7. Q34 Mains Paper II Mock 1, Q74

    Consider the following statements about AP's finances for 2024-25 (Accounts, finalised by the Accountant General) as per the AP Budget 2026-27 documents:

    I. The revenue deficit was 3.79% of GSDP.

    II. The fiscal deficit was 5.11% of GSDP.

    III. The primary deficit was 3.04% of GSDP.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. AI and III only
    2. BI and II only
    3. CI, II and III
    4. DII and III only
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    Answer C. I, II and III

    For 2024-25 (Accounts) the revenue deficit was 3.79%, fiscal deficit 5.11% and primary deficit 3.04% of GSDP, so all three are correct.

    Source: AP Budget Speech 2026-27 PDF p.26; AP Budget at a Glance 2026-27 PDF p.8

  8. Q35 Mains Paper II Mock 1, Q75

    Consider the following statements:

    I. Under Aarogya Raksha for APL families, the premium is Rs 1,200 per member per year.

    II. Aarogya Raksha gives health cover of Rs 5 lakh per family.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. AI only
    2. BII only
    3. CBoth I and II
    4. DNeither I nor II
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    Answer A. I only

    As per AP SES 2024-25, Aarogya Raksha (APL) charges Rs 1,200 per member per year for Rs 2 lakh cover; AB PM-JAY gives Rs 5 lakh per family.

    Source: AP SES 2024-25 p.222

  9. Q36 Group 2 Screening Test 2024, Q102

    Which among the following is incorrectly paired ?

    1. AJagananna Chedodu : It provides a financial assistance of ₹ 10,000 per annum to Rajakas and Nayee Brahmins for better livelihood.
    2. BJagananna Thodu : It facilitates a working capital loan up to ₹ 10,000 to the eligible poor, small and petty vendors with an intention to make them financially independent.
    3. CJagananna Jeeva Kranthi Scheme : It aims to empower and provide social stability to women belonging to BC, SC and ST categories. The beneficiaries will receive sheep and goat units under this scheme.
    4. DYSR Navodayam Scheme : It aims to provide self-employment opportunities to the youth of Andhra Pradesh by creating job opportunities in the transport sector.
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    Answer D. YSR Navodayam Scheme : It aims to provide self-employment opportunities to the youth of Andhra Pradesh by creating job opportunities in the transport sector.

    YSR Navodayam is a one-time debt restructuring scheme for MSMEs, not a transport-sector job scheme for youth. The other three pairs describe the schemes correctly.

    Source: APPSC Group 2 Screening Test 2024 (Notification 11/2023), Q107, final key

  10. Q37 Group 2 Mains Paper II 2025, Q59

    Statement A : In AP, capital expenditure constituted less than 15 per cent in the total Government expenditure during 2016-21.

    Statement B : Capital expenditure reflects the State's commitment towards infrastructure creation.

    1. AA is true, but B is false
    2. BA is false, but B is true
    3. CBoth A and B are true
    4. DBoth A and B are false
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    Answer C. Both A and B are true

    CAG's State Finances reports show AP's capital outlay stayed below 15% of total expenditure in 2016-21, and capital spending is the usual indicator of a state's commitment to building assets and infrastructure.

    Source: APPSC Group 2 Mains Paper II 2025 (Notification 11/2023), Q60, final key

  11. Q38 Group 2 Mains Paper II 2025, Q61

    As per the Budget estimates of 2024-25, the percentage of public debt in the GSDP of Andhra Pradesh in FY 2024-25 is estimated as

    1. A31.46%
    2. B34.14%
    3. C33.71%
    4. D32.60%
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    Answer B. 34.14%

    The AP Budget 2024-25 estimated the State's debt at about 34.14% of GSDP for 2024-25 (as keyed by APPSC).

    Source: APPSC Group 2 Mains Paper II 2025 (Notification 11/2023), Q62, final key

2.1AP macro: GSDP, sectors, per-capita incomeNotes

  1. Q39 Mains Paper II Mock 1, Q60

    Under the Swarna Andhra @2047 vision, the AP Budget Speech 2026-27 mentions an aspirational annual growth rate of

    1. A18%
    2. B15%
    3. C20%
    4. D10%
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    Answer B. 15%

    The Budget Speech 2026-27 sets an aspirational growth rate of 15% per annum for Swarna Andhra @2047; the SES 2024-25 also says the vision needs 15% annual growth.

    Source: AP Budget Speech 2026-27 PDF p.20; AP SES 2024-25 p.93

  2. Q40 Mains Paper II Mock 1, Q65

    According to the AP Socio-Economic Survey 2024-25, the growth of per capita income at current prices in 2024-25 for AP and All-India respectively is

    1. A8.7% and 12.9%
    2. B12.9% and 8.7%
    3. C9.24% and 8.7%
    4. D12.9% and 9.7%
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    Answer B. 12.9% and 8.7%

    AP per capita income grew 12.9% in 2024-25 at current prices, against 8.7% for All-India.

    Source: AP SES 2024-25 p.24

  3. Q41 Mains Paper II Mock 1, Q70

    According to the AP Socio-Economic Survey 2024-25, which sub-sector of agriculture & allied recorded the lowest growth at constant prices in 2024-25 (FAE)?

    1. AForestry & logging
    2. BLivestock
    3. CFishing & aquaculture
    4. DHorticulture
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    Answer A. Forestry & logging

    Forestry & logging grew just 0.04% in 2024-25 (FAE, constant prices), the lowest among agriculture & allied sub-sectors.

    Source: AP SES 2024-25 p.14

  4. Q42 Group 2 Mains Paper II 2025, Q53

    Match the sectors given in Column – A with their corresponding Gross Value Added (GVA) Growth Rates given in Column – B (Andhra Pradesh Advance Estimates of 2023-24).

    Column – AColumn – B
    a. Agriculture and allied activitiesA. 5.21%
    b. IndustryB. 8.02%
    c. ServicesC. 1.69%

    Codes : a b c

    1. AC B A
    2. BA B C
    3. CB A C
    4. DC A B
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    Answer A. C B A

    As per AP's 2023-24 advance estimates, agriculture and allied grew 1.69%, industry 8.02% and services 5.21% (as keyed by APPSC).

    Source: APPSC Group 2 Mains Paper II 2025 (Notification 11/2023), Q54, final key

  5. Q43 Group 2 Mains Paper II 2025, Q54

    Statement A : All India Per Capita Income for the year 2023-24 (PE) is estimated at Rs.1,84,205.

    Statement B : All India Per Capita Income given above is lower than the Andhra Pradesh Per Capita Income for the year 2023-24 (AE) (at current prices from 2014-15 to 2023-24).

    1. AOnly statement A is correct
    2. BOnly statement B is correct
    3. CBoth statements A and B are correct
    4. DBoth statements A and B are incorrect
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    Answer C. Both statements A and B are correct

    India's per capita income for 2023-24 at current prices was about Rs. 1.84 lakh, while AP's 2023-24 advance estimate was about Rs. 2.42 lakh, so both statements hold.

    Source: APPSC Group 2 Mains Paper II 2025 (Notification 11/2023), Q55, final key

  6. Q44 Group 2 Mains Paper II 2025, Q57

    As per the second advanced estimates of National Statistical Office (NSO), MoSPI, GOI, what is the sector wise contribution of GVA at current prices for the year 2022-23 for Andhra Pradesh ?

    1. AAgriculture-36.19%, Industry-23.36% and Services-40.45%
    2. BAgriculture-23.36%, Industry-36.19% and Services-40.45%
    3. CAgriculture-40.45%, Industry-23.36% and Services-36.19%
    4. DAgriculture-26.19%, Industry-33.36% and Services-40.45%
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    Answer A. Agriculture-36.19%, Industry-23.36% and Services-40.45%

    AP's GVA at current prices in 2022-23 was about 36.19% agriculture and allied, 23.36% industry and 40.45% services; agriculture's share is unusually high for AP.

    Source: APPSC Group 2 Mains Paper II 2025 (Notification 11/2023), Q58, final key

  7. Q45 Group 2 Mains Paper II 2025, Q58

    According to the report on Relative Economic Performance of Indian States (1960-61 to 2023-24), prepared by Economic Advisory Council to the PM, what are the individual shares of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in the National GDP in FY 2023-24 ?

    1. AA.P.-4.7 and Telangana-4.9
    2. BA.P.-4.9 and Telangana-4.7
    3. CA.P.-4.5 and Telangana-5.1
    4. DA.P.-5.1 and Telangana-4.5
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    Answer A. A.P.-4.7 and Telangana-4.9

    The EAC-PM paper (September 2024) put Andhra Pradesh's share of national GDP at 4.7% and Telangana's at 4.9% in 2023-24; together the two states held 9.6%.

    Source: APPSC Group 2 Mains Paper II 2025 (Notification 11/2023), Q59, final key

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