APPSC Group-1 Mains History And Culture Of Andhra Pradesh Previous Year Questions

Satavahanas

  • Trace the origin and expansion of the Satavahana power and describe their contribution to religion and literature.
  • Explain the social structure during the Satavahana period and also discuss the contributions of Satavahanas to the society.
  • Give an account of the socio-cultural and reigous conditions of the people after the downfall of Satavahana dynasty.
  • Discuss the socio-economic and religious conditions during the period of Satavahanas in Ancient Andhra Desha.
  • Discuss the socio-religious conditions and the development of Telugu language and literature during the Satavahana period.

Ikshvakus

  • Briefly describe political fortunes and cultural contribution of Ikshvakus?

Jainism and Buddhism in Andhra

  • Write an essay on the growth of Buddhism in Ancient Andhra Desha and the salient features of Buddhist Art and Architecture with examples.

Eastern Chalukyas

  • Explain the political significance of Vengi Chalukyas and describe their role in moulding the culture of the Andhras.
  • Describe the contribution of Eastern Chalukyas to literature, art and architecture?
  • Explain the contributions of Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi in the fields of education, culture and Telugu language and literature.

Kakatiyas

  • Describe the Kakatiya style of architecture and discuss how the agriculture and irrigation system was developed during that period.
  • Discuss the socio-economic conditions in Medieval Andhra Desha with special reference to the Kakatiyas.

Socio-Cultural and Religious Conditions in Andhradesa 1000 to 1565 A.D

  • Give an account of the socio-religious and cultural conditions in Andhra desha during the years 1000 -1565 A.D.

Origin and Growth Telugu Language and Literature

  • Critically analyse the growth of Telugu language and literature between 1000 AD and 1500 AD.
  • Write about poet Molla, her work and style.
  • Evaluate the development of Telugu Language and Literature between A.D. 1000 and A.D. 1565, with special reference to women poets.
  • Estimate the contribution of the poet Nannaya for the development of Telugu language and literature.

Vijayanagaras

  • Describe the characteristics of Vijayanagara architecture?
  • Discuss the social and economic conditions under the Vijayanagar rulers.

Contribution of Qutubshahis to Andhra History

  • Comment on the contribution of Qutubshahis to Telugu language and literature.
  • Evaluate the contribution of Qutub Shahis to the Telugu language and literature.

Role of Social Reformers

  • State the influence of Brahma Samaj Movement on the social reformers of Andhra and highlight how that ideology is reflected in their writings.

Role of Christian Missionaries

  • Assess the role of Western education and contribution of Christian Missionaries in the socio-cultural awakening in Andhra.

Socio-Cultural, Literary Awakening during Modern Period

  • What are the factors that led to the rise and growth of socio-cultural awakening in Andhra during the 20th century?

Nationalist and Revolutionary Literature- Gurram Jashva, Boyi Bheemanna, Sri Sri, Garimella Satyanarayana, Rayaprolu Subbarao, Unnava Lakshminarayana, Tripuraneni Ramaswamy Choudhary and others

  • Critically examine the objectives and results of the movement of Tripuraneni Ramaswamy Chowdary.
  • Comment on the contribution of literary works of Gurram Jashuva in social reform.
  • Illustrate the salient features of literary works of Dr Boyi Bhimanna.

Andhra Movement – Prominent Leaders

  • Trace the origin and growth of Adi-Andhra movement in Modern Andhra Desha and examine the role of Gurram Jashuva and Boyi Bheemanna in the growth of Dalit consciousness.

Andhra Mahasabhas

  • Describe the contribution of Andhra Mahasabha in socio cultural development.
  • Bring out the significance of socio-cultural awakening in Telangana with reference to the role of Adi-Hindu and Andhra Mahasabha movements.

Nationalist Movement in Andhra  Role of Andhra leaders

  • Describe Vandemataram movement and its impact on freedom struggle in Andhra Pradesh?
  • Discuss about the role of the Andhras during different phases of National Movement.
  • Describe the causes and results of the Vandemataram Movement in Andhra.

Communism and Socialism in Andhra

  • Examine the growth and development of Communist ideology and literary contributions of the great poet Sri-Sri and others in Andhra.
  • Critically examine the role of Socialists and Communists in the Freedom movement in Andhra Desha between the years 1935 – 1947.

Formation of Andhra State,1953

  • Critically examine the situations that led to integration of Hyderabad State into the Indian Union and later formation of Andhra Pradesh.

Emergence of Andhra Pradesh, 1956

  • Describe the reasons and state the important events that led to the formation of Andhra Pradesh State in 1956.
  • Trace the course of events leading to the formation of Andhra Pradesh.
  • Assess the circumstances that led to the formation of Andhra Pradesh.

Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act 2014

  • Evaluate the seriousness of the problems in reorganisation of Andhra Pradesh with reference to the financial position of the State of Andhra Pradesh immediately after reorganisation.
  • Explain the problems encountered till now in bifurcation of assets of institutions mentioned in Schedule IX and Schedule X of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014.