Detailed Study Plan and Preparation Guide for TSPSC Group 3

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Here’s a detailed study plan and preparation guide for TSPSC Group 3:

1. Study Plan

Divide your preparation into 3 phases:

Phase 1: Basics & Syllabus Coverage (2-3 months)

  • Paper 1 (General Studies)
    • Start with NCERTs for Indian Geography, History, and Polity.
    • Regularly read newspapers like The Hindu or Eenadu for current affairs.
  • Paper 2 (History, Polity & Society)
    • Focus on Telangana’s history, the Statehood Movement, and cultural aspects.
    • Refer to Telangana Movement & State Formation by Telugu Academy.
  • Paper 3 (Economy & Development)
    • Learn basic economic concepts like GDP, inflation, and budget.
    • Study Telangana-specific schemes like Rythu Bandhu, Mission Bhagiratha, etc.

Phase 2: Revision & Practice (1-2 months)

  • Revise key concepts from all papers.
  • Start solving previous question papers and take mock tests regularly.

Phase 3: Final Preparation (1 month)

  • Focus on weak areas identified during mock tests.
  • Revise formulas, facts, and important schemes.

2. Resources

Books for Reference

  1. Paper 1 (General Studies)
    • Indian Polity by Laxmikanth
    • Geography of India by Majid Husain
    • Current Affairs (Daily Newspaper + Monthly Magazines like Yojana)
  2. Paper 2 (History & Society)
    • Telangana History & Culture by Telugu Academy
    • Indian History by R.S. Sharma (Ancient) & Bipin Chandra (Modern)
  3. Paper 3 (Economy & Development)
    • Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh
    • Telangana Budget and Economic Survey (available on government websites)

3. Practice Questions

Here’s a set of sample questions to get started:

Paper 1 (General Studies)

  1. Which constitutional article deals with the establishment of Panchayati Raj?
    (a) Article 243
    (b) Article 370
    (c) Article 356
    (d) Article 324
    (Answer: a)

Paper 2 (History & Society)

  1. Who wrote the book “Telangana Armed Struggle and the Path of Indian Revolution”?
    (a) P. Sundarayya
    (b) Kaloji Narayana Rao
    (c) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
    (d) Madapati Hanumantha Rao
    (Answer: a)

Paper 3 (Economy & Development)

  1. What is the primary objective of the “Rythu Bandhu” scheme in Telangana?
    (a) Crop insurance
    (b) Investment support for farmers
    (c) Free electricity for farmers
    (d) Procurement of crops
    (Answer: b)

4. Online Resources

  1. Download official question papers and syllabus from the TSPSC Website.
  2. Watch YouTube channels like Study Telangana for subject-specific guidance.
  3. Join Telegram groups for free mock tests and study materials.

5. Key Tips

  • Daily Routine: Dedicate 6-8 hours with breaks.
  • Current Affairs: Spend 30 minutes reading and noting important points daily.
  • Mock Tests: Take at least one test weekly to improve speed and accuracy.

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