GROUP – I SERVICES
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION
SUBJECT
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DURATION(HOURS)
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MAXIMUM MARKS
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1
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2
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3
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Preliminary Test
General Studies & Mental ability (Objective Type) 150Questions
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2 ½
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150
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(A) Written Examination (Main)
General English (Qualifying Test)
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3
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150
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Paper-I General Essay
It will have to cover the following topics
1. Contemporary Social issues and Social Problems.
2. Issues of Economic Growth and Justic
3. Dynamics of Indian Politics
4. Historical and Cultural Heritage of India
5. Developments in Science and Technology
6. Education and Human Resource Development.
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3
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150
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Paper-II – History, Culture and Geography
1. History and Culture of India, with special reference to Modern Period (1757 to 1947 A.D)
2. History and Cultural Heritage of Telangana
3. Geography of India and Telangana
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3
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150
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Paper –III – Indian Society, Constitution and Governance
1. Indian Society, Structure, Issues and Social Movements
2. Constitution of India
3. Governance
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3
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150
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Paper –IV – Economy and Development
1. Indian Economy and Development
2. Telangana Economy
3. Development and Environmental Problems
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3
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150
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Paper- V – Science & Technology and Data Interpretation
1. The role and impact of Science and Technology
2. Modern Trends in application of knowledge of Science
3. Data Interpretation and Problem Solving
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3
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150
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Paper-VI - Telangana Movement and State Formation
1. The idea of Telangana (1948-1970)
2. Mobilisational phase (1971 -1990)
3. Towards formation of Telangana State (1991-2014)
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3
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150
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TOTAL:
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900
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(B) INTERVIEW
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100
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GRAND TOTAL
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1000
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