TSPSC Group 1 2024 Subject Wise Booklist 

TSPSC Group 1 2024 subject wise booklist in this article, We provide you the best book list for TSPSC Group 1 examination .

Best books make the preparation more effective and serene. One should be very clear about the resources they have to refer in order to succeed in this examination.

Resources are abundant in today’s  world but choosing the best one will differentiate between others and the toppers.  

However book lists may vary from one aspirant to another, here we try to provide you with the best book list as per experts’ advice. 

One should definitely start their preparation with learning basics, so we strongly recommend you to start your preparation with NCERTS from class 6-12, and then refer to the standard books ( provided in the box)

Since there are two different stages ( prelims and mains) in this examination you have to segregate them accordingly since prelims is the objective type and mains is descriptive.

Note : It is always mentioned that do not rush with resources. Stick to limited resources and revise them multiple times.

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TSPSC Group 1- Booklist (English + Telugu Medium)

 GROUP-I SERVICES 2024

GENERAL STUDIES AND MENTAL ABILITY (PRELIMINARY TEST) 

1.  Current Affairs – Regional, National & International.
2.  International Relations and Events.
3.  General Science; India’s Achievements in Science and Technology.
4.  Environmental Issues: Disaster Management- Prevention and Mitigation Strategies.
5.  Economic and Social Development of India.
6.  World Geography, Indian Geography and Geography of Telangana state. 
7. History and Cultural Heritage of India.
8.   Indian Constitution and Polity.
9.   Governance and Public Policy in India.
10.  Policies of Telangana State. 
11. Society, Culture, Heritage, Arts and Literature of Telangana.
12.  Social Exclusion: Rights issues such as Gender, Caste, Tribe, Disability etc. and inclusive policies. 
13.  Logical Reasoning: Analytical Ability and Data Interpretation 

Written Examination (Main) 

1.  English Qualifying Paper 
2.  Essay 
3.  History, Culture and Geography
4.  Indian Society, Constitution and Governance
5.  Economy and Development
6.  Science and Technology, Data Interpretation 
7. Telangana Movement and State Formation Syllabus 

Booklist English Medium and Telugu Medium Indian History and Culture NCERT Class XI 

Syllabus	Booklist
English Medium	Telugu Medium
Indian History and Culture	NCERT Class XIModern India- NCERT or SpectrumSeenaih Sir Notes for Group 1Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania	Telugu Academy Book onIndian History and CultureOrNCERT History Books in Telugu
Telangana History and Culture	Telangana History and Culture  by Telugu Academy	Telangana History and Culture by Telugu Academy
Indian geography	NCERT Class IX- XIIIndian Geography by Majid Hussian	BA 3rd year, Indian Geography by Telugu Academy
Telangana Geography	Telangana Regional Geography byGenius Publications (Prelims)Telangana Regional GeographyTelugu Academy (Mains)	Telangana Regional Geography-Telugu Academy (Mains) Telangana Regional Geography by Genius Publications (Prelims)
Syllabus	Booklist
English Medium	Telugu Medium
Indian and Telangana Society	Telugu Academy : SocialStructure ,Issues and Policies	Telugu Academy : SocialStructure ,Issues and Policies
Indian Constitution and Polity	Indian Polity by M. Lakshmikant	Indian Polity by M. Lakshmikant
Governance	Indian Governance by M. Lakshmikant	Indian Governance by M. Lakshmikant
Ethics	Ethics by G. Subba Rao	Ethics, Integrity, Aptitude by Balalatha
Syllabus	Booklist
English Medium	Telugu Medium
Indian Economy	Indian Economy by Sriram Srirangam/Sriram IAS	Indian Economy forCompetitive Exams – TeluguAcademy
Telangana Economy	Telangana Regional Economy forCompetitive Exams- TeluguAcademy	Telangana Regional Economyfor Competitive Exams- TeluguAcademy
Environment and Development	Environment by Shakar IAS NCERT- Geography	Development andEnvironment- Telugu Academy
Value Addition	Budget- India and TelanganaEconomic Survey- India andTelangana	Budget- India and TelanganaEconomic Survey- India andTelangana
Syllabus	Booklist
English Medium	Telugu Medium
Science and technology	Science and technology- Telugu AcademyScience and Technology by HariKrishna	Science and technology- Telugu AcademyScience and Technology by HariKrishna
DI and Analytical Ability	Analytical & LogicalReasoning by Arihant	Mental Ability and Reasoning by Vijetha Competitions
Telangana State Formation	Telangana State Formation byTelugu AcademyOrTelangana movement state formation: by S. RAJU	Telangana State Formation by Telugu Academy
English	AP Bharadwaj’s Compulsory English for Mains Exam	AP Bharadwaj’s Compulsory English for Mains Exam

General English (Qualifying Test) (X CLASS STANDARD, QUALIFYING FOR INTERVIEW) (3hrs, 150 Marks) 

1.  Spotting Errors – Spelling; Punctuation 
2.  Fill in the blanks – Prepositions; Conjunctions; Verb tenses 
3.  Re-writing sentences – Active and Passive voice; Direct & Reported Speech; Usage of   Vocabulary 
4. Jumbled sentences
5.  Comprehension
6. Précis Writing 
7. Expansion 
8. Letter Writing 

PAPER-I: GENERAL ESSAY (3hrs, 150 Marks)

 Candidates should write three Essays, selecting one from each Section compulsorily. Each Section contains three Questions. Each Essay carries 50 marks.

 Section-I 

1. Contemporary Social Issues and Social Problems.
2.  Issues of Economic Growth and Justice. 

Section-II 

1. Dynamics of Indian Politics.
2. Historical and Cultural Heritage of India.

 Section-III 

1. Developments in Science and Technology. 
2.  Education and Human Resource Development

Paper-II – History, Culture and Geography (3hrs, 150 Marks)

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 

History and Culture of India, with special reference to Modern Period (1757 to 1947 A.D)

 UNIT – I

 1. Early Indian Civilizations-Indus and Vedic –

 Old NCERT – Class XI Ancient India Books (by R.S Sharma) page no- 33 to 51, Seenaiah sir history notes (Group I note, available in the market), Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania 

2. The emergence of Religious Movements in the sixth century BC –

 Jainism and Buddhism; Old NCERT by R.S Sharma, page no – 60 to 69, Seenaiah sir history notes, Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania 

3. Indo- Greek Art and Architecture – 

Gandhara, Mathura, and Amaravati Schools – Seenaiah sir history notes, Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania and Old NCERT – Class XI Ancient India Books (by R.S Sharma), page no – 102, 164

 4. Social and Cultural condition 

under the Mauryan, Satavahanas, and Guptas. Old NCERT – Class XI Ancient India Books (by R.S Sharma), page no – 86 to 140, Seenaiah sir history notes, and Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania. 

UNIT -II: 

1. The advent of Islam and its impact on Indian Society 

Seenaiah sir history notes 

2. Nature and significance of Bhakti and Sufi Movements 

 Old NCERT – XI Medieval history, chapter – 11, Seenaiah sir history notes, and Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania.

 3. Contribution of Kakatiya and Vijayanagara rulers

 to Language, Literature, Art, and Architecture – Old NCERT – XI Medieval history, chapter – 9, Seenaiah sir history notes, for Kakatiya refer P.R. Rao book. 

4. the contribution of Delhi Sultans and Mughals

 to Language, Literature, Art, Architecture and Fine Arts, Monuments – Old NCERT – XI Medieval history, chapter – 6, 7, 8, 13, 16, 17, and 18. Seenaiah sir history notes and Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania. 

5. The emergence of Composite Culture in the Deccan and India 

Old NCERT – XI Medieval history, chapter – 14 and Seenaiah sir history notes

 UNIT – III 

1. The Establishment of British Colonial Rule in India

Carnatic Wars, Battle of Plassey, Anglo- Mysore, Anglo-Maratha and Anglo-Sikh Wars – Old NCERT – class XII modern history, chapter – 2, Seenaiah sir history notes, and A Brief History of Modern India – Spectrum, chapter – 4 and 5. 

2. Economic Impact of British Colonial Rule

Land Revenue Settlements in British India; – Commercialization of agriculture; Rise of Landless Agrarian Labour; Famines and Poverty; De-industrialization; Decline of Traditional Crafts; Drain of Wealth; Growth of Trade and Commerce- Economic Transformation of India; Railroads, Transport and Communication Network- Telegraph and Postal Services – Old NCERT – class XII modern history, chapter – 3 &8, Seenaiah sir history notes, and A Brief History of Modern India – Spectrum, chapter – 28. 

UNIT -IV

 Anti – British uprisings

Tribal and Peasant revolts in the Nineteenth Century-Causes and Consequences of 1857 revolt – A Brief History of Modern India – Spectrum, chapters – 6 and 7 and Seenaiah sir history notes. 

 Factors responsible for the rise of Indian Nationalism 

 Seenaiah sir history notes, A Brief History of Modern India – Spectrum, chapters – 10. • Rise and Growth of Socio-Religious and Anti-Caste Movements: Brahma Samaj, Arya Samaj, Aligarh Movement, Satya Shodak Samaj, Jotiba and Savithribhai Phule, Pandita Ramabai, Narayana Guru, Ayyankali, Annie Beasant; Non- Brahmin, Justice, and Self-Respect Movements: Periyar, Mahatma Gandhi, Ambedkar, and others – Old NCERT – class XII, Modern India, chapter – 5, A Brief History of Modern India – Spectrum, chapters – 8 and 9 and India’s Struggle for Independence by Bipin Chandra and others. 

UNIT – V

Three Phases of Indian Freedom Struggle (1885-1947) 

 Old NCERT – class XII, Modern India, chapters – 9, 11, 12, and 13. Seenaiah sir history notes, and India’s Struggle for Independence by Bipin Chandra and others. 

The rise and growth of All India Kisan Sabha, Workers, and Tribal movements 

Seenaiah sir history notes and A Brief History of Modern India – Spectrum, chapter – 31, 32 

Issue of Gender and Women’s movement 

 IGNOU material (https://egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/41972/1/Unit-1.pdf), A Brief History of Modern India – Spectrum, chapters -8. 

 Growth of Socialist and Communist Movements; Growth of Communalism 

Old NCERT – class XII, Modern India, chapters – 13. A Brief History of Modern India – Spectrum, chapters – 12 and 13 and India’s Struggle for Independence by Bipin Chandra and others. 

Independence and Partition of India  

Seenaiah sir history notes, A Brief History of Modern India – Spectrum, chapter – 25, and India After Independence, by Bipin Chandra. 

Telangana History

TOPIC

SUB-TOPIC

BOOK

UNIT

HISTORY AND CULTURE OF ANCIENT TELANGANA

Satavahanas

Telangana historyculture by Telugu Academy

Chapter 3

Ikshvakus

Telangana historyculture by Telugu Academy

Chapter 4

Vishnukundins

Telangana historyculture by Telugu Academy

Chapter 6

Socio-Cultural Conditions- Language, Literature, Art and Architecture during above three dynasties

Telangana historyculture by Telugu Academy

Chapter 3,4 and 6

Rise and growth of Jainism and  Buddhism

Telangana historyculture by Telugu Academy

Chapter 3 (Pg no: 49 & 50) ; Chapter 4 (Pg no: 68 & 69); Chapter 4 ( Pg no; 99 to  102)

Kakatiyas and Velama kingdoms

and their contribution to Socio- Cultural Development, Literature, Music, Dance, Art and Architecture

Telangana history-culture by Telugu Academy

Chapter 9 And Chapter 10

MEDIEVAL TELANGANA AND EMERGENCE OF COMPOSITE CULTURE

Qutub Shahis and their contribution to Telugu literature, art and architecture.

Telangana historyculture by Telugu Academy

Chapter 12

Protest Movements against Kakatiyas and Qutub Shahis- Sammakka Sarakka and Sarvaipapanna

Telangana historyculture by Telugu Academy

Chapter 13 (pg no: 293)

The Establishment of Asaf Jahi Dynasty

Telangana history-culture by Telugu Academy

Chapter 14

Salar Jung Reforms and Modernization of Telangana

Telangana history-culture by Telugu Academy

Chapter 16

Socio- Economic development under the Nizams – Land Tenures and Social System, Jagirdars, Deshmukhs etc.

Telangana history-culture by Telugu Academy

Chapter 18 and Chapter 20

Vetti

Telangana history-culture by

Telugu Academy

Chapter 18, (Pg no: 380)

British Paramountcy and Nizam

Telangana history-culture by Telugu Academy

Chapter 15

Revolt of 1857 in Hyderabad and the role of Turre Baz Khan

Telangana history-culture by Telugu Academy

Chapter 17

Socio- Economic Development during the rule of the sixth and seventh Nizams

Growth of Railways, Transport and Communication System, Establishment of Industries, Educational Institutions – Monuments of Asaf Jahi period.

Telangana history-culture by Telugu Academy

Chapter 22 Chapter 12

Socio-Cultural Awaking in Telangana- Andhra Sarasvath Parishat – Literary and Library Movements;

Telangana history-culture by Telugu Academy

Chapter 24

	Andhra Mahasabha – Social Reform
	Movements -Brahma Samaj, Arya Samaj and Adi- Hindu and Dalit Movements, Role of Bhagyareddy Varma.	Telangana historyculture by Telugu Academy	Chapter 24 Chapter 28
	Andhra Mahila Sabha and the growth of Women’s Movement	Telangana historyculture by Telugu Academy	Chapter 29
	Role of Hyderabad State Cogress and Vandemataram Movement.	Telangana historyculture by Telugu Academy	Chapter 27
	Peoples Movement against the Nizam’s Rule – Adivasi revolts – Ramji Gond and Kumaram BheemuTelangana Peasants Armed Struggle – Role of Andhra Mahasabha and the Communists	Telangana historyculture by Telugu Academy	Chapter 25
MajlisIttehadul- Muslimeen Party	Telangana history-
	culture by Telugu Academy	Chapter 24 (pg no: 508)
Rajakars and Kasim Razvi	Telangana history-
	culture by Telugu Academy	Chapter 25
Police Action and the End of Nizam’s Rule – Integration of Hyderabad State into Indian Union.	Telangana historyculture by Telugu Academy	Chapter 31

Indian Geography

Subject	Topic	NCERT	Standard Books
Geography of India	Physical setting	IX-Chapter 1, XI-Chap 1	India ComprehensiveGeography by KhullarChapter1
Physiography,	IX-Chapter 2, XI-Chap 2	Indian Geo by Majid Hussain   Chapter 2
Drainage,	IX-Chapter 3, XI-Chap 3	Chapter 3
Climate- Mechanism of
	Monsoon, effect of El-Nino and La Niño,	IX-Chapter 4, XI-Chap 4	Chapter-4
Rainfall variability- Floods andDrought	IX-Chapter 4, XI-Chap 4	Chapter-4
Soils, Vegetation and WildlifeDegradation and Conservation Measures.	IX-Chap 5, X Chap 5, XIChap 5,6	Chapter-5 ,  6

Telangana Geography

Major Minerals and Energy Resources-distribution        Conservation,	X-Chapter 5,XIIchap 7	Chapter-7 , 8
Energy Crisis – role of non-conventional energy resources		Chapter-8
Marine Resources –Economic significance, EEZ.		Chapter-7
Water resources – availability, problems of inter – state Water sharing,Conservation Measures.		Chapter-7
Agriculture and Irrigation	X-Chapter 4, XIIchap 5	Chapter-9
Major Food a nd Non-Food crops,		Chapter-10
Agro Climatic Regions		Chapter-10
Green Revolution,		Chapter-9
recent trends in Agriculture		Chapter-9
Major Irrigation Projects and Command Area Development		Chapter-9, 15

Industries-	X Chapter 6, XII-chap 8,	Chapter-11
Major Industries – Iron and Steel,		Chapter-11
Cotton Textiles, Cement, Sugar, Automobile, IT, & Food Processing Industries		Chapter-11
Localisation Factors		Chapter-11
Industrial Corridors & Economic Development		Chapter-11
Transportation:	X Chapter 7	Chapter-12
Means of Transportation	XII-chap 10	Chapter-12
Role of Road and Rail Network in Economic Development		Chapter-12
Highways and Express Highways		Chapter-12
Major Ports		Chapter-12
changing trends and direction of India’s Trade role of WTO;		Chapter-12
Strategic location of India in the Indian Ocean;		IndiaComprehensiveGeography byKhullar- Chapter1

Population	IX-Chapter chapter 1	6,	XII-	Indian Geo by MajidHussain  Chapter 13
distribution, growth,				Chapter-13
Demographic characteristics,				Chapter-13
Demographic dividend and transition,				Chapter-13
HDI	XII-Chapter 3			Chapter-13
Population problems and Policies.				Chapter-13
Urbanisation process				Chapter-14
Spatial pattern				Chapter-14
growth of Megacities				Chapter-14
problems of Urban Growth and Policies,	XII-chapter 2			Chapter-14
concept of Smart Cities				Yojana, Smartcities.gov.in

Development  Chatper 12 Chapter 10 Population – Chatper 13 Chapter 16 distribution, growth, density, demographic

characteristics(sex ratio, age, literacy, etc.,)   Chatper 13 Chapter 16

Tribal Population – distribution, problems of Tribal areas

and policies for Tribal Area Development.  Chatper 13 Chapter 16

	Telangana RegionalGeography- TeluguAcademy (Mains)	Telangana RegionalGeography by GeniusPublications (Prelims)
Urbanisation in Telangana State-	Chatper 14	NA
Spatio-temporal changes,	Chatper 14	NA
Urban Growth and Migration	Chatper 14	NA
Evolution and phases of Urban Growth of Hyderabad	Chatper 15	Chapter 15
transformation from historical to modern cosmopolitan
Megapolis	Chatper 15	NA
Primacy of Hyderabad in Telangana State,	Chatper 15	Chapter 15
City structure, Industries and Industrial estates,	Chatper 15	Chapter 15
urban infrastructure and transport – ORR and Metro –	Chatper 15	Chapter 15
Problems and Planning,	Chatper 15,16	Chapter 15
role of GHMC and HUDA (Metropolitan Development
Plan – 2031, HMDA)	Chatper 15	Chapter 15
Hyderabad as a Tourist Centre and Global city.	Chatper 15	Chapter 14
For all the current events and statistics of TelaganaGeography	https://www.tel angana.gov.in/

Indian and Telangana Society

Topic	Sources
1. Indian Society: Salient features, Unity in Diversity; Family, Marriage, Kinship, Caste, Tribe, Religion, Language; Rural – Urban continuum; Multi-culturalism.	Telugu Academy :Social Structure ,Issues andPoliciesCh 1-Indian Social Structure
2. Social Exclusion and Vulnerable Groups: Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes, Minorities, Women, Children, Aged and Disabled.	Telugu Academy :Social Structure ,Issues andPoliciesCh 1,Ch 2 & Ch 5
3. Social Issues: Poverty; Unemployment, Child Labour, Violence against Women; Regionalism; Communalism and Secularism; Corruption; Caste Conflicts, Problems of Agricultural Labour; Urbanization; Development and Displacement; Environmental Degradation; Sustainable Development; Population Explosion; Agrarian Distress; Migration.	Telugu Academy :Social Structure ,Issues andPoliciesCh 2-Social Issues
Topic	Sources
4. (a)Social Issues in Telangana: Vetti; Jogini and Devadasi System; Girl Child; Flourosis; Child Labour; Migrant Labour; Child Marriages.	Telugu Academy :Social Structure ,Issues andPoliciesCh 4-Telangana specific Social Issues
4 (b) Social Movements in Telangana	Telugu Academy :Social Structure ,Issues andPoliciesCh 3(B)-Social movements in Telangana
5. Social Policies and Programmes in India and Telangana: Policies for Women, Children, Aged and Disabled; Policies for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes and Minorities; Environmental Policy; Population Policy; Policy on Education; Policy on Health; Poverty Alleviation Programmes; Welfare Schemes for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes, Women, Children, Minorities, Aged and Disabled	Telugu Academy :Social Structure ,Issues andPoliciesCh 5: Social Policies and Welfare Programs

Paper –III – Indian Society, Constitution and Governance (3hrs, 150 Marks) 

1.   Indian Society, Structure, Issues and Social Movements 
2.  Constitution of India 
3.  Governance

 Suggested Books:

1.   Indian Polity – M. Laxmikanth 6th Edition 
2.  Governance in India – M. Laxmikanth
3.  Society- Telugu Academy
4.  Yojana, Kurukshetra, PIB & Ministerial Websites.
5.  Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude – G. Subba rao
6.  2nd ARC report – (La Excellence IAS Academy Public Administration Notes) 

                                  Indian Polity 

Indian Polity Chapter- 1: 

1. Evolution of Indian Constitution: (Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth) 
2.  Role of the Drafting Committee( Chapter 11: Basic Structure of the constitutionIndian Polity by M Laxmikanth) 
3. Constitutional Philosophy (Chapter 3: The Philosophy of the Constitution – D D Basu)  Preamble; ( Chapter 4: Preamble of the Constitution- Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth) 
4. Salient features & Basic Structure( Chapter 11: Basic Structure of the constitutionIndian Polity by M Laxmikanth) 
5. Amendments(Chapter 10: Amendment of the Constitution- Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth) 

Chapter- 2: Fundamental Rights 

(Chapter 7: Fundamental Rights- Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth) 

1. Nature and Scope (Chapter 7: Fundamental Rights- Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth) Expanding horizons of Fundamental Rights(Chapter 7: Fundamental Rights- Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth) 
2. Enforceability against State and others(Chapter 7: Fundamental Rights- Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth)
3. Welfare State and Distributive Justice under the Constitution(Chapter 7: Fundamental Rights- Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth)
4. Directive Principles of State Policy – Rule of Law(Chapter 8: Directive Principle of State Policy- Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth)
5. Fundamental Duties.(Chapter 9: Fundamental Duties- Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth) 

Chapter- 3: System of Government: 

1. Parliamentary system(Chapter 12: Parliamentary System- Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth) 
2. Central Government: President(Chapter 17: President- Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth) Prime Minister(Chapter 19: Prime Minister- Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth) Council of Ministers(Chapter 20: Central Council of Minister – Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth) 
3. Parliament: Powers and Functions(Chapter 22: Parliament- Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth)  
4. State Government: Governor(Chapter 30: Governor- Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth) Chief Minister(Chapter 31: Chief Minister- Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth) Council of Ministers(Chapter 32: State Council of Ministers- Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth) 
5. Legislature: Powers and Functions, Legislative Privileges(Chapter 33: State LegislatureIndian Polity by M Laxmikanth) 

Chapter- 4: 

• Judicial System in India: • Supreme Court(Chapter 26: Supreme Court – Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth)
•  High Courts (Chapter 34: High Court- Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth)
•  Administrative Tribunals(Chapter 35: Tribunals- Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth)
•  Subordinate Judiciary(Chapter36: Subordinate Courts – Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth) Judicial Review(Chapter 27: Judicial Review- Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth) • Judicial Activism(Chapter 27: Judicial Activism- Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth)
•  Independence of Judiciary 
• Judicial Accountability. 

5. Federal system:

1.  Centre-State Relations- Issues and Challenges pertaining to the Federal Structure (Chapter 14: Centre – State Relations- Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth)
2.  Local Self-Government 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments for sharing of powers – Panchayat Raj and Municipal Institutions(Chapter 38: Panchayati Raj- Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth) (Chapter 39: Muncipalities – Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth)
3.  Resolution of Inter-State disputes with reference to Water Disputes- Challenges of Implementation.(Chapter 15: Inter – State Relations – Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth) 

Indian Governance 

III. Governance

 Chapter- 1: Governance and Good Governance, E-Governance-Applications and Models

Governance at Unionlevel- Cabinet Secretariat Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Central Secretariat Ministries and Departments (Chapter 9: Union Government and Administration in India by Laxmikanth) 

Constitutional bodies

•  Finance Commission(Chapter 45: Finance Commission – Indian Polity Laxmikanth) 
• Election Commission(Chapter 42: Election Commission- Indian Polity Laxmikanth) 
• Union Public Service Commission(Chapter 43: UPSC- Indian Polity Laxmikanth)
•  Comptroller and Auditor General of India(Chapter 51: CAG – Indian Polity Laxmikanth) National Human Rights Commission(Chapter 55: NHRC- Indian Polity Laxmikanth) 
• National Commissionsfor SC(Chapter 47: NCSC – Indian Polity Laxmikanth) 
• National Commissionsfor ST(Chapter 48: NCST- Indian Polity Laxmikanth)
• National Commission for Minorities(Chapter 11: Governance in India Laxmikanth)
• National Commission for Women(Chapter 11: Governance in India Laxmikanth)
• Parliamentary Committees- Estimates Committee Public Accounts Committee Committee on Public Undertakings. (Chapter 23: Parliamentary Committees – Indian Polity by Laxmikanth) 

Chapter- 2: Governance at State and District levels-Secretariat and Directorates and their relationships

•  District Administration-Role of Collector(Chapter 11: State and District Administration by Public Administration – Laxmikanth)
• Institutions of Rural and Urban Governance-Powers and Functions
• Systemsfor delivery of Services
• Cooperatives, State Finance Commission
• Devolution of Powersand Finances- Issues and Challenges
• Development Corporations for SCs, STs, B.Cs, Minorities and Disabled Welfare
• Control over Administration-Legislative
• Executive and Judicial Control 

Chapter- 3: Programmes, Agencies and Institutions working for the development of Urban and Rural Areas; People Centred Participatory Development

• Poverty Alleviation Programmes
• Women Empowerment and Inclusive Growth
• Rights related to Health, Food Security and Education-Issues and Challenges. (Yojana, Kurukshetra & PIB) 

Chapter- 4 

Debates on Development and Development Processes

• State and Provision of Services; State and Market
• Involvement of Civil Society-Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and NGOs 
• Self- Help Groups, (SHGs), Charities and Stakeholders (Chapter 5: Accountability and Control – Public Administration by Laxmikanth)
• Public-Private Partnerships (PPP); Corporate Social Responsibility (Vijay Kelkar Committee Report) 

Chapter- 5

• Ethics and Values of Administration; • Neutrality of Civil Services
• Committed Bureaucracy
• Politician and Civil Servant Relations (Chapter 10: Individual ethics of Civil Servants- Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude – G. Subba rao)
• Citizen Charters & Gender Sensitization (Chapter 17: Citizen Charter – Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude – G. Subba rao)
• Transparency and Accountabilityof Administration
• Prevention of Corruption in Administration- Central Vigilance Commission
• Central Bureau of Investigation
• ACB and Consumer Protection Mechanisms (Chapter 12: Mechanisms for Fighting Corruption – Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude – G. Subba rao)
• Lokpal & Lokayuktha (Chapter 15: Lokapal – Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude – G. Subba rao Application and Impact of Right to Information Act-2005(Chapter 16: RTI Act,2005 – Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude – G. Subba rao)
• Administrative Reforms(2nd Administrative Reforms commission recommendationsLa Excellence Public Administration Material) 

Paper –IV – Economy and Development (3hrs, 150 Marks)

1.  Indian Economy and Development
2. Telangana Economy 
3. Development and Environmental Problems 

Indian Economy

TOPIC	BOOK	CHAPTER
National Income -Concepts andMeasurement of National Income –Nominal and Real Income	Indian Economy by Sriram Srirangam/Sriram IAS	Chapter 1
Structure and growth of Indian economy – Sectoral trends inNational Income of India	Indian Economy by Sriram Srirangam/Sriram IAS	Chapter 48 & 49
	Economic Survey 2021-22	Chapter 1
Poverty and Unemployment:
Concepts of Poverty – Income-basedPoverty , non-income Poverty capability approach (Human Poverty Index)	Indian Economy by Sriram Srirangam/Sriram IAS	Chapter 27
	TOPIC	BOOK	CHAPTER
	Measurement of Poverty and trends in Poverty; Concepts, estimates and trends of Unemployment	Indian Economy by SriramSrirangam/Sriram IAS	Chapter 27 & 36
	Indian Economy by Ramesh

		Singh	Chapter 20
	Money and Banking: Money supply, Structure ofIndian Banking and non-banking financial institutions; Reforms in Banking sector; Regulation of credit by RBI	Indian Economy by SriramSrirangam/Sriram IAS	C   chapter 13,14, 15, 23 and24
	Economic Survey 2021-22	Chapter 1
	Indian Economy by Ramesh
		Singh	Chapter 12
TOPIC	BOOK	CHAPTER
Public Finance: Tax structure, Central and state taxes; Government expenditure in revenue and capital account; Public debt: compositioninternal and external debt; Monetary Policy,Fiscal Policy	1. Indian Economy bySriram Srirangam/SriramIAS	Chapter 11 & 12
2. Economic Survey 2021-22	Chapter 2
Union Budget: Budget Analysis	Budget SpeechMarch 2022 Yojana+kurukshetra
Planning in Indian economy: Objectives,Priorities, Strategies, Achievements of Five Year Plans; 12th FYP – Inclusive growth ; NITI Aayog; Liberalization, Privatisation, Globalisation:Features and Implications.	Indian Economy by SriramSrirangam/Sriram IAS	Chapter 4
I    Indian Economy by RameshSingh	Chapter 4,5 and 6

Telangana Economy

Topic	Syllabus	Book
Telangana Economy-Evolution	Telangana economy in Hyderabad State(Agriculture, Industry and Trade)	Telugu Academy              ( Chapter  1)
Telangana economy in United AP (1956-2014)-Deprivation and Under development	Telugu Academy (Chapter 2)
Structure and Growth of Telangana economy: Sectoral
	trends in GSDP	Telugu Academy (Ch. – 3)
Per capita income – Income inequalities and Poverty
Human resources	Demographic Structure and TransitionDemographic dividend
	sex ratio, fertility rate, mortality ratesLiteracy and Occupation structure	Telugu Academy (Ch. 12)
	Topic	Syllabus	Book
	Land reforms	First generation (1947-1970) and II generation land reforms (1970 onwards)Abolition of Intermediaries : Zamindari, Jagirdari and InamdariTenancy Reforms : Land ceiling ; Land alienation in Scheduled areas Impact of land reforms.	Telugu Academy (Chapter 5)  + Pasha sir notes
	Agriculture andAllied sectors	Trends in share of crop and allied sectors in GSDPDistribution of land holdingsTrends in Irrigation – Problems of dry land AgricultureDependence on AgricultureCropping pattern TrendsTrends in productivityAgricultural Credit, Extension and MarketingCooperatives and Producer Companies	Telugu Academy (Chapter6 ,7 and  8)Telugu Academy (8.5, 8.8,8.10 ,   8.11)
Topic	Syllabus	Book
Industry and Service sectors	Industrial developmentStructure and growth of industrial sectorMicro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector,Revival of sick industries
	Industrial infrastructure- PowerIndustrial Policy of TelanganaStructure and growth of service sector employment trends in Industry and Service sectorsInformation and Communication Technology (ICT) Policy of Telangana.	Telugu Academi -Chapter (Ch. 10&11)

Development and Environmental Problems

 Chapter-1 Environment vs Development

 Definition of Environment (Shankar IAS Chapter 1) 

Environmentalism (“ IGNOU” Master’s in Anthropology (MAAN) 2ndYear MANE-005 Environmental Anthropology , Block-5 Development policies, environmental Impact and collective action Unit-3 Environmental Movements In India . Pdf available in the link given below https://egyankosh.ac.in//handle/123456789/42059 )

 Environmental Protection Policy (Shankar IAS chapter 11 and 25)

 Environmental Policy Instruments: ( “ IGNOU” Master of Arts (Economics) (MEC), MEC008 Economics of Social Sector and Environment ,Block-3 Sustainable Development and Environment Unit-9. PDF is available in the following LINK http://egyankosh.ac.in//handle/123456789/60544 ) 

Chapter 2 Natural resources

• Forest resources (INDIAN D.R. KULLAR Chapter -6, NCERT: Geography class-9 Chapter-5) Commercialization of forests (NCERT CLASS-9 History Chapter -4)
•  Forest Acts vs Forest dwellers/users (Shankar IAS Chapter 15 and Chapter 25) Water: surface water and groundwater, competing demand for water – drinking, industrial and agriculture (INDIAN Geography by D.R Khullar Chapter 15 and 16)
•  Land resources: competing uses of land- food, feed, fuel, and fiber (INDIAN Geography By D.R Khullar Chapter-19)
•  Mining and Environment (IGNOU MEVE Industrial Sector-004. PDF is available in the following Link https://egyankosh.ac.in) Sustainability of natural resources. (NCERT Class -10 Science – Chapter 16) 

Chapter- 3 Ecosystems and Biodiversity

• Ecology and Ecosystem (Shankar IAS Chapter 2 and 3) 
• Food chains in Ecosystems (Shankar IAS Chapter 2) 
• Typology of ecosystem (Shankar IAS Chapter 2,3 and 4)
•  Biodiversity and its conservation (Shankar IAS chapter 9, 10, 15 and 16) 
• Types of Biodiversity (Shankar IAS 10, 12, 13 and 14) threat to Biodiversity (Shankar IAS Chapter 9)

 Chapter-4: Environment pollution and solid waste management

•  Types of solid waste (Shankar IAS Chapter 5)
•  factors affecting solid waste generation (Shankar IAS Chapter 5)
•  impact of solid waste (Shankar IAS Chapter 5)
•  recycling and reuse. (Shankar IAS Chapter 5) 

Chapter-5: Global Environment Issues

•  Climate Change (Shankar IAS Chapter 17)
•  Global Warming and its impact (Shankar IAS Chapter 17, 18, 19 and 20) 
• Sustainable Development. (IGNOU MA Political Science Second year (MED-002) Introduction to Sustainable Development Unit -1) (NCERT Class 12th Indian Economic Development CHAPTER-9)

 Paper- V 

Science & Technology and Data Interpretation (3hrs, 150 Marks) 

1. The role and impact of Science and Technology 
2. Modern Trends in application of knowledge of Science
3. Data Interpretation and Problem Solving

 Science and Technology

 I. The role and impact of Science and Technology

Chapter-1

•  Classical and Emerging areas of Science & Technology 
• Value addition by Science & Technology (Hari Krishna sir Unit -1) 
• Current Science & Technology developments in India and importance of Science & Technology as an engine for National Development, Industrial development & Urbanization. (Hari Krishna sir Unit-1) 

Chapter- 2

•  National Policy of Science & Technology & changes in Policy from time to time (Telugu academy UNIT-7, Ravi P. Agrahari chapter- 2(2.3), Spectrum Unit -1) 
• Technology missions- ICT (Ravi P. Agrahari chapter-9, Hari Krishna Unit-2) Basics in Computers, Robotics, Nano technology and Communication. (Telugu Academy Unit-4, 9 & 12 and Ravi P. Agrahari chapter 19 and 20)

 Chapter- 3

Space program in India and its applications with special reference to industrial, agricultural and other rural development activities (Telugu Academy Unit-1, Ravi P. Agrahari Chapter-8 and Hari Krishna sir Unit-3) INSAT, IRS systems, EDUSAT and Chandrayaan-1 and future program’s (Telugu Academy UNIT-4 and Ravi P. Agrahari Chapter 7 and 8)

Chapter- 4

Application of Space Technology in India with references to Education, Agriculture and Industry Climatic change, Floods, Cyclone, Tsunami, Natural and Manmade Disaster Management. (Telugu academy UNIT -1, Spectrum Unit-6 and Hari Krishna sir Unit -3) 

Chapter- 5

• Energy Resources: (Spectrum book unit-6, Telugu academy Unit 11 and Hari Krishna SIR Unit -4)
• Energy demands, Indian energy scenario- hydel, thermal and nuclear (Telugu Academy Unit-11, Spectrum Unit- 6 and 7 and Hari Krishan sir Unit -4)
• Importance of renewable resources (Ravi P. Agrahari Chapter- 3 and Hari Krishna sir Unit -4)
• Solar, Wind, small/Mini/Micro hydel, Biomass, waste based, geothermal,tidal & fuel cells. Energy security – Role of Science & Technology (Spectrum Unit-6 and Hari Krishna sir Unit-4)
•  Bio-fuel cultivation and extraction. (Hari Krishna Unit-8 part -2) 

II. Modern Trends in application of knowledge of science. 

Chapter- 1

 Crop Science in India; Characteristics of Plants – Crop plants, Forest species, Medicinal Aromatic plants (NCERT class-IX Introduction to Horticulture, Shankar IAS chapter -13, NCERT class 11th biology) Useful and Harmful plants and utility for mankind. (Shankar IAS CHAPTER -13)

 Chapter- 2: 

Concept of Biotechnology and application of genetic engineering and Stem Cell Research (Ravi P. Agrahari chapter-24, Telugu Academy Unit-8 and Hari Krishna sir Unit-7) Biotechnology in Agriculture (bio-fertilizers, bio – pesticides, bio- fuels, tissue culture, cloning) (Ravi P. Agrahari Chapter- 24 and Hari Krishna Unit-8 part -2) Environment (Biotechnology in Environmental cleanup process) (Spectrum- Unit 15 and Shankar IAS chapter-5) 

Chapter- 3

 Food bio-technology, (Spectrum Unit – 15) 1. Food safety and Food quality standards (NCERT class 12 Human Ecology and family science Part-1 chapter -6) 2. Food Laws and Regulations (NCERT class 12 Human Ecology and family science Part-1 chapter -6 and https://fssai.gov.in ) 3. Recent trends in organic farming and farm mechanization (Spectrum Unit-4 and Kurukshetra January 2022) 4. Safe Drinking Water – Defluoridation and otherTechniques (Hari Krishna sir Unit- 6)

 Chapter-4 

 Microbial infections 1. Introduction to bacterial, viral, protozoal and fungal infections (Spectrum Unit-14 and Hari Krishna sir Unit-8 Part-1) 2. Basic knowledge of infections caused by different groups of microorganisms- diarrhoea, dysentery, cholera, tuberculosis, malaria, viral infections like HIV, encephalitis, chikungunya, bird flu- preventive measures during out breaks. (Hari Krishna sir Unit-8 Part-1) Chapter- 5: Vaccines: (Hari Krishna sir Unit-8 patr-3) 1. Introduction to immunity (Hari Krishna sir Unit 8 Part-3) 2. Fundamental conceptsin vaccination (Hari Krishna sir Unit -8 Part -3) 3. traditional methodsof vaccine production (production of DPT and Rabies vaccine) (Hari Krishna Sir Unit 8 Part-3) 4. Production of modern vaccines (production of Hepatitis Vaccine). (Hari Krishna sir Unit -8 Part-3) 

Data Interpretation 

II. Data Interpretation and Problem Solving

1. Data Analysis – Analytical Interpretation of statistical Data, Study of Graphs and Charts – Bar graphs, Line graphs and Pie- charts and drawing conclusions.
2. Problems based on Tabular and Diagrammatical Data – Problems based on Probability Logical Reasoning, Analytical and Mental ability.
3. Quantitative Aptitude – Number Sequences, Series, Averages, Number Systems, Ratio and Proportion, Profit and Loss.
4. Time and Work, Speed -Time – Distance, Simple Interest, Analytical and Critical reasoning.
5.  Decision Making and Problem Solving: A duly structured situation will be presented to the candidates and they will be asked to analyze and suggest their own solution to the problem arising out of situations

 Paper-VI – Telangana Movement and State Formation (3hrs, 150 Marks)

1.  The idea of Telangana (1948-1970) 
2.  Mobilisational phase (1971 -1990)
3. Towards formation of Telangana State (1991-2014)

Historical Background	1.      Telangana movement state formation: Telugu Academy (Ch 1 and 2)2.      Telangana movement state formation: by S. RAJU ( Chapter 1)3.      History of Telangana Movements by V. PRAKASH ( Chapter 1.1 to 1. 1. 8)
Hyderabad State inIndependent India- Formation of Popular Ministry under Burgula Ramakrishna Rao and1952 Mulki-Agitation	1.      Telangana movement state formation: Telugu Academy( Chapter 6)2.      Telangana movement state formation: by S. RAJU( Chapter 2)3.      History of Telangana Movements by V. PRAKASH( chapter 1.2 to 1.2.4)
Formation of Andhra Pradesh, 1956: Gentlemen’s Agreement– its Provisions andRecommendations;	1.      Telangana movement state formation: Telugu Academy( chapter 7)2.      Telangana movement state formation: by S. RAJU ( chapter 3)3.      History of Telangana Movements by V. PRAKASH( chapter 1.3 to 1.3.4)
Violation of Employment andService Rules:	1. Telangana movement state formation: Telugu Academy ( chapter 9)2. Telangana movement state formation: by S. RAJU ( chapter 4)3.     History of Telangana Movements by V. PRAKASH ( chapter 1.4 to 1.4.4)
Formation of Telangana Praja Samithi and Course of Movement the Spread of TelanganaMovement- Major Events	1.     Telangana movement state formation: by S. RAJU ( Chapter 5)2.     History of Telangana Movements by V. PRAKASH(chapter 1.5 to 1.5.6)

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