2024 TSPSC Group I Paper II History,Culture & Geography Model Paper 1 (just for examination guidance purpose)
TSPSC Group – I Mains,2024
Group-I Mains
Paper-II: History,
Culture & Geography
Question Paper
Pattern
Model Question Paper One (prepared on 31.8.2024)
Time: 3
hours Marks:
150
Note:
• There
are 3 sections.
• Each
section consists of 5 questions.
• Answer
all Five questions in each section.
• Question
no.1 and 2 do not have internal choice.
• Question
no.3, 4 and 5 have internal choice.
• Answer
to each question should be limited to around 200 words.
• All
questions carry equal marks (10 marks each).
Section-I - (5 x 10 = 50
Marks)
History and Culture of
India, with special reference to
Modern Period (1757 to 1947
A.D.)
Syllabus
briefly:
1. Early Indian Civilizations-Indus and
Vedic; Emergence of Religious Movements in the sixth century BC - Jainism and
Buddhism; Indo- Greek Art and Architecture – Gandhara, Mathura and Amaravathi
Schools; Social and Cultural condition under the Mauryan, Satavahanas and
Guptas
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Questions:
1. Discuss the main features of Mauryas administration in
the context of Asokan inscriptions ?
2. Discuss the main objectives of the Indian national
movement upto 1905 ?
3. A) What are the features of Gandhara Art ?
(OR)
B) Briefly give the details of Nagarjunakonda in the historical context
4. A)Describe the Anglo-French conflicts in Southern
India. Discuss its consequences.
(OR)
B). Trace the course of British wars with Mysore
5. A) Discuss the
steps taken by the reform movement for the emanicipation of women in in the 19th
century in India
(OR)
B) Discuss the reasons for the split in the Congress at
its Surat session
Section-II (5 x 10 = 50
Marks)
History and Cultural
Heritage of Telangana
6. Give details of Administrative System of Vishnukundins
7. Give details about Ibrahim-Quli-Qutbshah (1550-1580 CE)
8. A). Trace the patronization of Buddhism by first
generation Vishnukund rulers.
(OR)
B). What the main inscriptions as sources for the history of Vishnukundins
9. A).Briefly describe the efforts and achievements of
Sarvai Papanna (1695-1710 CE)
(OR)
B).Give an account of Administrative matters of Hyderbad
(1700- 1707 CE)
10. A) Briefly write a note on ‘Vandemataram Movement ‘ in
Telangana
(OR)
B). What are the circumstances that led to the Revolt of
Kumrum Bheem (1938-1940 AD)
Section-III (5 x 10 = 50
Marks)
Geography of India and
Telangana
11. Which part of India receives more rainfall from the
North-East Monsoon than from the South-West Monsoon? Explain why it is so ?
12. What do you understand by Deccan Trap? Describe its
characteristics.
13. A) Why have the rivers of the peninsular India well
defined rigid channels in sharp contrast to the Himalayan rivers ?
(OR)
B) Describe the different methods of irrigation practiced
in India and bring out their relative importance in view of the recent
developments in irrigation.
14. A) Soil erosion is one the most crucial problems in
India . Describe various kinds of soil erosion and the steps which may be taken
for the protection of land.
(OR)
B) What is Social
Forestry?Give details of Urban forestry, Rural forestry and Farm forestry.
15. A) What are the consequences of Drought ? Give details
of Drought Prone Areas in India .
(OR)
B) ‘‘Telangana Ku Haritha Haram (Green Garland for Telangana)’’
(TKHH) in 2015-16. Under this programme, which extensive plantation activities
are taken up ?
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