TSPSC Group 2 Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2024: Paper Wise Topics, Marking Scheme & Pattern

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Paper 1: General Studies and General Abilities

Current affairs, International relations and events, General Science, Environmental issues, Geography, History and cultural heritage of India, Society, culture, heritage, arts, and literature, Policies of Telangana state, Social exclusion, Logical reasoning, basic English

Paper 2: History, Polity and Society

Socio cultural history of India and Telangana, overview of the Indian constitution, and politics, social structure, issues, and public policies

Paper 3: Economy and Development

Indian economy: issues and challenges, economy and development of Telangana, issues of development and change

Paper 4: Telangana movement and state formation

The idea of Telangana, mobilisational phase, towards formation of Telangana state

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Socio-Cultural History of India and Telangana

Salient features of Indus Valley Civilization: Early and Later Vedic Culture, Religious Movements in Sixth Century B.C

The Establishment of Delhi Sultanate: Socio-Economic, Cultural Conditions and Administrative System under the Sultanate, Sufi and Bhakti Movements; Language, Literature, Art and Architecture

Advent of Europeans: Rise and Expansion of British Rule, Socio-Economic and Cultural Policies, Rise of Socio-Religious Reform Movements in 19th century,  Indian Freedom Movement – 1885- 1947

Socio-Economic and Cultural conditions in Ancient Telangana: Satavahanas, Ikshvakus, Vishnukundins, Mudigonda and Vemulawada Chalukyas, Contribution of Kakatiyas, Rachakonda and Devarakonda Velamas, Qutub Shahis

Foundation of AsafJahi Dynasty- from Nizam –ul- Mulk to Mir Osman Ali Khan: SalarJung Reforms, Rise of Socio-Cultural Movements in Telangana, Tribal and Peasant Revolts, Telangana Peasant Armed Struggle 

Overview of the Indian Constitution and Politics

Evolution of the Indian Constitution, Fundamental Rights, Distinctive Features of the Indian Federalism, Union and State Government, Indian Constitution; Amendment Procedures and Amendment Acts, Rural and Urban Governance with special reference to the 73rd and 74th Amendment Acts, Electoral Mechanism, Judicial System in India, Special Constitutional Provisions for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes, Women, Minorities and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), National Commissions for the Enforcement, National Integration issues and challenges

Social Structure, Issues and Public Policies

Indian Social Structure, Social Issues, Social Movements, Social Policies and Welfare Programmes, Society in Telangana

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Indian Economy: Issues and Challenges

Demography, National Income, Primary and Secondary Sectors, Industry and Services Sectors, Planning, NITI Aayog and Public Finance

Economy and Development of Telangana 

Structure and Growth of Telangana Economy, Demography and HRD, Agriculture and Allied Sectors, Industry and Service Sectors, State Finances, Budget and Welfare Policies

Issues of Development and Change

Growth and Development, Social Development, Poverty and Unemployment, Regional Inequalities, Environment and Sustainable Development

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The idea of Telangana (1948-1970)

Historical Background: Telangana as a distinctive cultural unit in Hyderabad Princely State, Administration in Hyderabad Princely State and Administrative Reforms of Salar Jung and Origins of the Mulki-Non-Mulki issue, Farman of 1919 and Definition of Mulki, Merger of Hyderabad State into Indian Union in 1948

Hyderabad State in Independent India: Formation of Popular Ministry under Burgula Ramakrishna Rao, Justice Jagan Mohan Reddy Committee Report, 1953, – Initial debates and demand for Telangana State

Formation of Andhra Pradesh, 1956: Gentlemen Agreement, Telangana Regional Committee, Post-1970 development Scenario in Telangana

Violation of Employment and Service Rules: Origins of Telangana Agitation- Protest in Kothagudem and other places, Fast unto Death by Ravindranath, 1969 Agitation for Separate Telangana

Formation of Telangana Praja Samithi and Course of Movement and its Major Events

Mobilisational phase (1971 -1990)

Court Judgements on Mulki Rules- Jai Andhra Movement and its Consequences- Six Point Formula 1973, and its Provisions; Article 371-D

Rise and Spread of Naxalite Movement, causes and consequences - Anti-Landlord Struggles in Jagityala-Siricilla, Rytu-Cooli Sanghams; Alienation of Tribal Lands and Adivasi Resistance- Jal, Jungle, and Jamin

Rise of Regional Parties in 1980’s and Changes in the Political, Socio-Economic and Cultural fabric of Telangana- Expansion of new economy in Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana

Liberalisation and Privatisation policies in 1990’s and their consequences- Emergence of regional disparities and imbalances in political power, administration, education, employment

Quest for Telangana identity – Intellectual discussions and debates – Political and ideological Efforts

Towards Formation of Telangana State (1991-2014)

Public awakening and Intellectual reaction against discrimination- formation of Civil society organisations, Articulation of separate Telangana Identity

Establishment of Telangana Rashtra Samithi in 2001: Political Realignment and Electoral Alliances in 2004 and later Phase of Telangana Movement

Role of Political Parties- TRS, Congress, B.J.P., Left parties, T.D.P., M.I.M and other political parties such as Telangana Praja Front, Telangana United Front etc

Cultural Revivalism in Telangana and other symbolic expressions in Telangana Movement: writers, poets, singers, intellectuals, Artists, Journalists, Students, Employees, Advocates, Doctors, NRIs, Women and Civil society groups

Parliamentary Process: Andhra Pradesh State Reorganisation Act, 2014- Elections and victory of Telangana Rashtra Samithi and the first Government of Telangana State.

Papers

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Duration

Marks

Paper 1

General Studies And General Abilities

150

2.5 hours

150

Paper 2

History, Polity And Society:

i) Socio-Cultural History of India and Telangana 

ii) Overview of the Indian Constitution and Politics 

iii) Social Structure, Issues and Public Policies 

150

2.5 hours

150

Paper 3

Economy And Development: 

i) Indian Economy: Issues and challenges 

ii) Economy and Development of Telangana 

iii) Issues of Development and Change

150

2.5 hours

150

Paper 4

Telangana Movement And State Formation: 

i) The idea of Telangana (1948-1970) 

ii) Mobilisational phase (1971 -1990) 

iii) Towards formation of Telangana State (1991-2014)

150

2.5 hours

150