GROUP – I SERVICES
(HONS. DEGREE STANDARD)
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION
| SUBJECT | DURATION (HOURS) | MAXIMUM MARKS |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Test General Studies & Mental ability (Objective Type) 150 Questions | 2 1/2 | 150 |
| Written Examination (Main) | ||
| General English (Qualifying Test) | 3 | 150 |
| Paper-I General Essay t will have to cover the following topics 1. Contemporary Social issues and Social Problems. 2. Issues of Economic Growth and Justice 3. Dynamics of Indian Politics 4. Historical and Cultural Heritage of India 5. Developments in Science and Technology 6. Education and Human Resource Development. | 3 | 150 |
| 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 | 3 | 150 |
| Paper –III – Indian Society, Constitution and Governance 1. Indian Society, Structure, Issues and Social Movements 2. Constitution of India 3. Governance | 3 | 150 |
| Paper –IV – Economy and Development 1. Indian Economy and Development 2. Telangana Economy 3. Development and Environmental Problems | 3 | 150 |
| 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 | 3 | 150 |
| 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) | 3 | 150 |
| TOTAL | 900 | |
NOTE:- There will be a preliminary test (Objective Type) comprising General Studies
and Mental Ability. This test is meant for short-listing the number of candidates to be
admitted to the Written Main Examination (Conventional Type) i.e., consisting of six
compulsory papers.
The general English paper is for qualifying one and the standard of this paper is
that of S.S.C.
