Scheme of Screening Test for recruitment to the post of Panchayat Secretary in A.P. Panchayat Raj Subordinate Service.

• The screening test consist of 2 parts i.e., Part A and Part B.


• Both the parts consists of 75 Questions each with 75 Marks respectively.


• This test would be of 150 Minutes duration.


• All Papers will be of OBJECTIVE TYPE.


• Screening Test will be conducted in Offline Mode.

General and Mental Ability:

• Events of national and international importance.


• Current affairs- international, national and regional.


• General Science and it applications to the day to day life Contemporary developments in Science & Technology and information Technology


• Social- economic and political history of modern India with emphasis on Andhra Pradesh.


• Indian polity and governance: constitutional issues, public policy, reforms and e-governance initiatives with specific reference to Andhra Pradesh.


• Economic development in India since independence with emphasis on Andhra Pradesh.


• Physical geography of Indian sub-continent and Andhra Pradesh.


• Disaster management: vulnerability profile, prevention and mitigation strategies, Application of Remote Sensing and GIS in the assessment of Disaster.


• Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection


• Logical reasoning, analytical ability and data interpretation.

• Data Analysis:


• Tabulation of data


• Visual representation of data


• Basic data analysis (Summary Statistics such as mean, median, mode, variance and coefficient of variation) and Interpretation


• Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and its Administrative, Economic, Social, Cultural, Political, and Legal implications/problems.

1. India sets aspirational target for engineering exports at USD 200 bn by __________.

A. 2020 B. 2022 C. 2023 D. 2025

Answer: Option D
2. What is the position of India in the highest number of impacted species in hotspots

A. 12 B. 14 C. 16 D. 18

Answer: Option C
3. 2020 Under-17 Women's Football World Cup will be hosted by

A. Brazil B. England C. India D. Spain

Answer: Option C
4. Which country signed a $3.85 billion deal with India's Accord Group to build an oil refinery in Sri Lanka

A. Kenya B. Libya C. Singapore D. Oman

Answer: Option D
5. Which Country's army is to create a new Specialized Infantry Battalion by recruiting more than 800 Nepalese Gurkha service person

A. Japan Army B. US Army C. British Army D. France Army

Answer: Option C
6. Name the country which tops in the happiest country in the world 2019.

A. Switzerland B. Finland C. USA D. Bangladesh

Answer: Option B
7. Brass gets discolored in air because of the presence of which of the following gases in air

A. Oxygen B. Hydrogen sulphide C. Carbon dioxide D. Nitrogen

Answer: Option B
8. Which of the following is a non-metal that remains liquid at room temperature

A. Phosphorous B. Bromine C. Chlorine D. Helium

Answer: Option B
9. Chlorophyll is a naturally occurring chelate compound in which central metal is

A. copper B. magnesium C. iron D. calcium

Answer: Option B
10. The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by

A. the people B. Lok Sabha C. elected members of the legislative assembly D. elected members of the legislative council

Answer: Option C
11. The jurisdiction covering the Andaman and Nicobar islands falls under the supervision of __:

A. A circuit bench of the Bombay High Court at Port Blair B. A circuit bench of the Madras High Court at Port Blair C. A circuit bench of the Calcutta High Court at Port Blair D. A circuit bench of Supreme Court of India at Port Blair

Answer: Option C
12. The concept of Economic Planning in India is derived from ?

A. USA B. UK C. Australia D. Russia

Answer: Option D
13. Which Indian State is connected to Sri Lanka by the The Palk Strait?

A. Tamil Nadu B. Kerala C. Karnataka D. Andhra Pradesh

Answer: Option A
14. All of the following are ways that individuals influence public policy EXCEPT-?

A. provide a forum for opposing viewpoints B.. express opinions C. participate in politics D. join an interest group

Answer: Option A
15. Which of the following is not part of geological disaster?

A. Volcanoes B.. Earthquakes C. Tsunami D. Sea Surge

Answer: Option D

1. Union Government has allocated _____ rupees for the development of 40 satellite launch vehicles in the next 4 years, as announced by Dr K Sivan, Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)?

A. Rs 12,540 crore B.. Rs 10,900 crore C. Rs 13,678 crore D. Rs 15,243 crore

Answer: Option A
Explanation:

• Dr. K Sivan, Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced at a ceremony organized by St Joseph’s College, Trichy, Tamilnadu which is celebrating its 175 anniversary that the Union Government has allocated 10,900 crore rupees for the development of 40 satellite launch vehicles in the next four years.


• He also informed that the Chandrayan-2 Mission will be launched within three months and It will land in one of those parts of the Moon which is still unexplored. He also said that the human space flight Gaganyaan is planned to be launched by 2022, on the occasion of 75th anniversary of Independence.


• He also stated that the next year ISRO will be organizing the Centenary year celebrations of ISRO founder Dr. Vikram Sarabhai in which ISRO will rededicate itself to become a world-class organization, capable of addressing the varied socio-economic challenges of the nation.


• He said that Space Technology Incubation Centers will be set up in different parts of the country, including Trichy as a part of the celebrations.

2. Ross Island of Andaman and Nicobar was renamed as _____, on 30th December 2018?

A. Shaheed Dweep B.. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep C. Swaraj Dweep D. Mahatma Gandhi Dweep

Answer: Option B
Explanation:

• On December 30, 2018, Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi embarked on a day long visit to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.On December 30, 2018, Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, visited Port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. On this occasion, he announced renaming of three islands of Andaman and Nicobar.

• The 3 islands are:
  
• The Ross Island was renamed as Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep,


• Neil Island would now be known as Shaheed Dweep and


• Havelock Island as Swaraj Dweep.

3. Name the mobile application launched by North Central Railway (NCR) to help navigate the attendees of Kumbh Mela to be held in Prayagraj city from January 15- March 4, 2019, ?

A. Rail Kumbh Seva Mobile App B.. Kumbh Mela Assist Mobile App C. Kumbh Rail Service Mobile App D. Kumbh Mela Seva Mobile App

Answer: Option A
Explanation:

• On January 6, 2019, the North Central Railway, (NCR) launched a mobile application the ‘Rail Kumbh Seva Mobile App’ to help navigate the attendees of the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj city from January 15- March 4, 2019. It will also provide information regarding all the ‘Mela special’ trains that will be run during the period.


• The app will provide a link to the user to buy both unreserved and reserved train tickets.


• Also, the users will not only get to know their current location but will also be able to reach to all railway stations, the mela zone, major hotels, bus stations, and other facilities within Prayagraj.


• A photo gallery, containing pictures of previous Kumbh Melas can also be accessed through the app.

4. Where did Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launch the Ujjwala Sanitary Napkin initiative on 30th December 2018?

A. Pune, Maharashtra B.. Agra, Uttar Pradesh C. Bhubaneswar, Odisha D. Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

Answer: Option C
Explanation:

• On December 30, 2018, Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched the Ujjwala Sanitary Napkin initiative in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.


• Its objective is to provide access to hygiene products and employment to opportunities in every district of the state.


• Around 100 local manufacturing units will be set up by oil marketing companies at Common Service Centres (CSCs) across 93 blocks in all 30 districts of Odisha in the first phase.


• The units are expected to be ready by March 2019. The cost of setting up each manufacturing unit is expected to be Rs 2.94 crores.


• The sanitary napkins will be priced at Rs 42 per pack of eight pads.


• Each manufacturing unit will employ five or six Ujjwala beneficiaries and will thus employ nearly 600 women across all districts.

5. Which country became the first Asian team to win a Test series in Australia, on 7th January 2019?

A. Pakistan B.. India C. Afghanistan D. Sri Lanka

Answer: Option B
Explanation:

• On 7th January 2019, Indian Cricket Team skipper, Virat Kohli led the country to a maiden series victory on Australian soil, ending a 71-year wait to script a golden chapter in the game’s history.


• India won their first-ever Test series in Australia by a margin of 2-1 after play in the fourth and final Test in Sydney was abandoned due to rain and the match was called off as a draw.


• India Became the First Asian team to win a Test series in Australia.


• India managed the feat for the first time since they began touring Australia in 1947-48. Besides, Virat Kohli became the first Indian as well as the first Asian captain to win a Test series in Australia.


• With the win, India reinforced their status as the world’s number one team in Test Cricket and retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.


• India which enforced the follow-on during the 4th test was the first time since 1988 that Australia was asked to follow on at their home.


• The winning of the 3rd test of the series was India’s 150th in Test cricket making them the 5th team after Australia (384), England (364), Windies (171) and South Africa (162) to reach the milestone.


• Virat Kohli became the first captain of India to win two Tests in Australia and equals Sourav Ganguly’s record of most overseas Test wins as India captain.


• Cheteshwar Pujara was adjudged as the man of the match (for 4th test) and player of the series.

6. Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has extended the Credit-Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS) for Middle Income Group (MIG) Scheme by another 12 months till _____?

A. March 31, 2020 B.. April 30, 2020 C. June 30, 2020 D. January 1, 2020

Answer: Option A
Explanation:

• On 31st December 2018, the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs headed by Minister of State Hardeep S. Puri extended the Credit-Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS) for Middle Income Group (MIG) Scheme by another 12 months till March 31, 2020.


• Around 93, 007 beneficiaries have been covered till date and have already received Rs 1,960.45 crore of subsidy in the scheme under which the government provides a subsidy of up to Rs 2.67 lakh on home loans.


• The scheme covers two income segments in the MIG viz. Rs 6,00,001 to Rs 12,00,000 per annum for MIG-I and Rs 12,00,001 to Rs 18,00,000 per annum for MIG-II.


• The dwelling unit carpet area to avail the benefit of the scheme include ‘upto 160 sq.m’ and ‘upto 200 sq.m’ for MIG I and MIG II respectively.


• In the MIG-I, an interest subsidy of 4 percent has been provided for loan amounts up to Rs 9 lakh, while in MIG-II, an interest subsidy of 3 percent has been provided for a loan amount of Rs 12 lakh.

7. India’s GDP would grow at what percent in 2018-19, as per the first advance estimates of National Income at Constant (2011-12) and Current Prices, for the financial year 2018-2019, released by Central Statistics Office (CSO)?

A. 7.6 % B.. 7.2 % C. 7.4 % D. 7.7 %

Answer: Option B
Explanation:

• On 7th January 2019, the Central Statistics Office (CSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released the first advance estimates of National Income at Constant (2011-12) and Current Prices, for the financial year 2018-2019.


• India’s GDP would grow at 7.2% in 2018-19, showing acceleration from 6.7% growth in 2017-18 because of push from the agriculture and manufacturing sectors.


• It is likely to attain a level of Rs. 139.52 lakh crore.


• Real GVA (Gross Value Added) is anticipated to grow at 7% in the current fiscal as against 6.5% in 2017-18.


• It is anticipated to reach Rs.128.09 lakh crore in 2018-19.

8. A ‘bancassurance’ pact was signed between which bank and SBI Life Insurance to sell the policies of the insurer in over 3,200 branches of the bank, on 31st December 2018?

A. Allahabad Bank B.. State Bank of India C. Canara Bank D. Federal Bank

Answer: Option A
Explanation:

• On 31st December 2018, a ‘bancassurance’ pact was signed between State-owned Allahabad Bank and SBI Life Insurance to sell the policies of the insurer in over 3,200 branches of the Allahabad Bank.


• The agreement is considered as one of the largest Bancassurance partnerships in the country.


• The agreement was signed in the presence of Allahabad Bank Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mallikarjuna Rao and SBI Life MD & CEO Sanjeev Nautiyal.

9. Where is the world’s largest cricket stadium, which will have a seating capacity of over 1 lakh, being constructed?

A. Motera, Ahmedabad B.. Cachar, Guwahati C. New Town, Kolkata D. Koramangala, Bengaluru

Answer: Option A
Explanation:

• The construction of the world’s largest cricket stadium, which will have a seating capacity of over 1 lakh, at Motera in Ahmedabad is underway.


• The stadium will be built across 63 acres of land and is being designed by renowned architect firm M/s. Populous.


• The cost of the project is estimated to be Rs 700 crore and the construction tender has been given to L&T.


• The infrastructure inside the stadium includes three practice grounds and an indoor cricket academy.

10. India will remain the fastest growing major economy with GDP growth estimated to be _____% in FY19, as per Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)’s report titled ‘Growth Outlook for 2019’?

A. 7.2 % B.. 7.5 % C. 7.7 % D. 7.9 %

Answer: Option B
Explanation:

• On December 31, 2018, in its report titled ‘Growth Outlook for 2019’, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) stated that India will remain the fastest growing major economy with GDP growth estimated to be 7.5% in FY19.


• The reasons cited for the growth are: Better demand conditions, settled GST implementation, capacity expansion resulting from growing investments in infrastructure and better credit inflow especially in the service sector (that is of 24%).

1. Who is the president of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research

A. President of India B.. Vice-President of India C. Prime Minister of India D. Union Minister of Science and Technology

Answer: Option C
2. Where is the Central Rice Research Institute located

A. Bengaluru B.. Kanpur C. Coimbatore D. Cuttack

Answer: Option D
3. Who constructed the 'Jantar Mantar' in Jaipur

A. Ram Singh B. Man Singh I C. Rana Sanga D. Jai Singh II

Answer: Option D
4. Which one is India's first operational remote sensing satellite

A. IRS-1A B. INSAT-1A C. GSAT-1 D. PSLV-D3

Answer: Option A
5. Which one is India's first satellite exclusively used for educational purpose

A. SARAL B. RISAT-1 C. HAMSAT D. EDUSAT

Answer: Option B
6. India's first mission to Moon Chandrayaan-1 was launched from the sitee

A. Wheeler Island B. Balasore C. Sriharikota D. None of the above

Answer: Option C
7. Which one is India's First Indigenous Satellite Launch Vehicle

A. PSLV B. ASLV C. GSLV D. SLV-3

Answer: Option D
8. Who was the first chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO)

A. K kasturirangan B. Vikram Sarabhai C. Satish Dhawan D. Homi J Bhabha

Answer: Option B
9. Who is known as the father of the Indian nuclear programme

A. APJ Abdul Kalam B. Raja Ramanna C. Homi J Bhabha D. Vikram Sarabhai

Answer: Option C
10. The first nuclear test conducted in India under the code-name of Smiling Buddha in the year

A. 1973 B. 1974 C. 1988 D. 1996

Answer: Option B

1. Who hosts the flag on Independence Day at Delhi Fort?

A. President B. Chief Justice C. Prime Minister D. Vice President

Answer: Option B
2. Where is the Election Commission located

A. Chennai B. New Delhi C. Mumbai D. Kolkata

Answer: Option B
3. The head of the Indian Parliament system is the

A. Prime Minister B. President C. Speaker of Lok Sabha D. Speaker of Rajya Sabha

Answer: Option B
4. Who is the constitution head of India

A. Prime Minister B. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court C. President D. Speaker of the Lok Sabha

Answer: Option B
5. Number of schedules in the Indian constitution

A. 7 B. 8 C. 9 D. 12

Answer: Option B
6. Who was the temporary Chairman of the constituent assembly

A. Dr. Ambedkar B. Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru C. Dr. Rajendra Prasad D. Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha

Answer: Option B
7. Who was India’s first President

A. Radha Krishnan B. Zakir Hussain C. V.V. Giri D. Rajendra Prasad

Answer: Option B
8. Who was the first chairman of the planning commission

A. Guljari Lal Nanda B. Jawaharlal Nehru C. Narayanan D. Malaviya

Answer: Option B
9. Maximum number of seats in the Rajya Sabha is in

A. Bihar B. Uttar Pradesh C. Andhra Pradesh D. West Bengal

Answer: Option B
10. Who is the sovereign in India

A. President B. Prime minister C. Parliament D. Constitution

Answer: Option B

1. Which of the following explains the term economic growth?

A. Increase in per capita production B. Increase in per capita real income C. structural change in the economy D. all the above are right

Answer: Option B
2. Economic development is characterized by

A. Structural change in the economy B. Change in the occupational structure C. Both A and B D. None of the above

Answer: Option B
3. Which of the following explains the term economic development

A. Improvement in the technology involved B. Improvement in production C. Improvement in distribution system D. All the above

Answer: Option B
4. An underdeveloped economy is characterized by

A. High per capita real income B. Large proportion of labor force in the tertiary sector C. State of deprivation of large proportion of population D. All the above

Answer: Option B
5. Scarcity of capital , technological backwardness and unemployment are generally found in

A. Developed countries B. Underdeveloped countries C. Both D. None of the above

Answer: Option B
6. Which of the following denotes an underdeveloped economy

A. High level of inequalities B. Low level of capital productivity C. A relatively closed economy D. All the above

Answer: Option B
7. Capital formation in underdeveloped countries is a major bottleneck. The reason can be

A. Small size of market with no incentive for investment B. Low level of income C. Demonstration effect D. All the above

Answer: Option B
8. Consider the following statements and identify the right ones. I. A higher level of capital-output ratio indicates the efficient use of capital. II. It reflects the productivity of capital in the economy

A. I only B. II only C. both D. none

Answer: Option B
9. Consider the following statements and identify the right ones.

A. COR is relatively low in labor intensive sectors. B. COR will be high in capital intensive sectors C. Both D. None

Answer: Option B
10. Which of the following about strategy of balanced growth is right

A. Simultaneous investment in all sectors B. All sectors are independent. C. Both D. None

Answer: Option B

1. Who said that the preamble is the keynote to the constitution

A. Earnest Barker B. B.R. Ambedkar C. K.M. Munshi D. Jawahar Lal Nehru

Answer: Option A
2. Which feature of Indian constitution is not taken from American constitution

A. Preamble B. Single citizenship C. Judicial Review D. Fundamental Rights

Answer: Option B
3. Procedure for the amendment of the constitution is taken form:

A. USA B. Russia C. South Africa D. Canada

Answer: Option C
4. The concept of Federal System in Indian constitution is taken from:

A. Ireland B. Australia C. Germany D. Canada

Answer: Option D
5. Which of the following statement is true regarding the Indian constitution:

A. Law making procedure is taken from Britain B. Concept of single citizenship is taken from United kingdom C. Concept of judicial review is taken from Canada D. Appointment of the governor in different states is taken from Australia

Answer: Option B
6. Which Government of India Act has the most influence on the current constitution of India:

A. Government of India Act, 1935 B. Pits India Act, 1784 C. Government of India Act, 1919 D. Indian Constitution Act,1909

Answer: Option A
7. The Idea of a constituent assembly to frame a constitution for India was first mooted by:

A. M.N. Roy in 1927 B. Indian National Congress in 1936 C. The Muslim League in 1905 D. The all parties conference in 1946

Answer: Option A
8. Article 17 of the Indian constitution is related to:

A. Prohibition of Child labor B. Equality before law C. Prohibition of untouchability D. Abolition of Titles

Answer: Option C
9. Under which Article, Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex and place of birth is mentioned:

A. Article 17 B. Article 14 C. Article 17 D. Article 15

Answer: Option D
10. Article 21A of Indian constitution deals with:

A. Protection against arrest and detection in certain cases B. Right to education C. Freedom of speech D. Equality before law

Answer: Option B

1. Which among the following pairs are correct ? 1- Cirque and Col: Glacial topography 2- Barkhans and: Desert Yardangs topography 3- Eddies and: Fluvial Pothole topography Select the correct answer using the code given below :

A. 1, 2 and 3 B. 1 and 2 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1 and 3 only

Answer: Option A
2. Consider these statements: 1) A gorge is almost equal in width at its top as well as its bottom whereas In contrast, a canyon is wider at its top than at its bottom. 2) Another major difference between these two is that where gorge is an erosional feature, canyon is a depositional one. Choose the true statement(s):

A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both D. None

Answer: Option A
3. Which waterfall of India is popularly known as Niagara Falls?

A. Barkana waterfall B. Chitrakoot C. Rajat waterfall D. Kevti waterfall

Answer: Option B
4. Lake formed in a cut off river, meander is called:

A. Playa lake B. Meteoric lake C. Ox - Bow lake D. Creater lake

Answer: Option C
5. Lake formed in a cut off river, meander is called: 1) Rapids, Waterfalls 2) V-Shaped Valley 3) Meander Formation 4) Delta Formation Codes :

A. 1, 2 and 3 B. 2,3 and 4 C. 1, 3 and 4 D. 1 and 2

Answer: Option D
6. Which of the following are left bank tributaries of Yamuna –

A. Chambal B. Ken C. Tons D. None of the above

Answer: Option D
7. Which city of Madhya Pradesh lies in Indo-Gangetic plains?

A. Gwalior B. Indore C. Bhopal D. Jabalpur

Answer: Option A
8. Which two planets of the solar system have no satellite?

A. Indo-Gangetic Plain B. Punjab Plain C. Doaba D. None of the above

Answer: Option A
9. A broad, low embankment built up along the banks of a river channel during floods is called?

A. Delta B. Levee C. Flood plain D. Dune

Answer: Option B
10. Moraines are formed in??

A. River delta B. Arid regions C. Glacial regions D. Monsoon region

Answer: Option C