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TSPSC — Telangana History & Movement
Kakatiya dynasty · Nizams · Telangana statehood
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TSPSC — Telangana Economy & Development
Rythu Bandhu · IT sector · Kaleshwaram · TSSIIC
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TSPSC — Indian Polity & Governance
Constitution · Parliament · TS Vidhan Sabha · Local govt
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TSPSC — Science & Current Affairs
General Science · Environment · Telangana GK
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TSPSC Group 1 Prelims Pattern
Single paper: 150 questions | 150 marks | 2.5 hours | Negative marking: 1/3 per wrong answer
Topics covered: General Studies and General Abilities — Indian history, Telangana history and movement, Indian polity, Indian economy, Geography, Science, Environment, Current affairs
TSPSC Syllabus — Telangana-Specific Topics
Telangana History and Statehood Movement
- Ancient Telangana: Satavahana dynasty, Kakatiya dynasty (Warangal Fort, Ramappa Temple — UNESCO), Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas
- Medieval Telangana: Bahmani Sultanate, Golconda Sultanate (Qutb Shahi), diamond trade (Kollur mine, Koh-i-Noor)
- Hyderabad State: Nizams of Hyderabad, merger with India in 1948 (Operation Polo), Telangana agitation of 1969
- Telangana Movement: Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), key leaders, Telangana formation June 2, 2014 as 29th state
Telangana Economy and Government Schemes
- IT sector: Hyderabad as HITEC City, Genome Valley, pharma hub (bulk drug capital of India)
- Agriculture: Cotton (Telangana is major producer), paddy, maize, soybean; Rythu Bandhu (Rs 10,000/acre/year for farmers)
- Irrigation: Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme (world's largest), Mission Bhagiratha (drinking water), Mission Kakatiya
- TS government schemes: Dalit Bandhu (Rs 10 lakh to SC families), KCR Kit, Aasara pensions, Rajiv Arogyasri Health Scheme
- Telangana geography: Deccan plateau, Godavari and Krishna rivers, Nagarjunasagar dam, Srisailam
Frequently Asked Questions
What is TSPSC Group 1?
TSPSC Group 1 recruits for senior Group A posts in Telangana government: Deputy Collector, DSP, Deputy Registrar, Assistant Director. Telangana was formed in 2014 (India's 29th state) — so TSPSC is a relatively new PSC.
What is the TSPSC cutoff?
TSPSC Group 1 Prelims cutoff for General category typically ranges between 75-95 marks out of 150. OBC/SC/ST cutoffs are lower. Exact cutoff varies each year based on difficulty and vacancies.
Is TSPSC practice on ExamBharat free?
Yes. All TSPSC Group 1 Prelims practice questions on ExamBharat are 100% free. No registration required.
What is the age limit for TSPSC Group 1?
General: 18-44 years. SC/ST/BC/EWS: up to 49 years. PwD: additional 10 years. Telangana has higher age limits compared to many other PSCs.
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