Introduction
Exam Syllabus, a preparation guide, is a crucial element that always helps the candidates to devise effective preparation strategies, by, focusing on their strengths and weaknesses in different topics. Below mentioned data gives an overview of the APPSC FBO/ABO Exam Syllabus.
Screening Test
Exam Pattern for Screening Test:
Scheme of Screening Test for recruitment to the post of Forest Beat Officer & Assistant Beat Officer in a.p. Forest subordinate service is as follows.
| Subject | No. of Questions | Duration (Minutes) | Maximum Marks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | General Studies & Mental Ability | 75 | 150 | 75 |
| Part B | General Science & General Mathematics (SSC standard) | 75 | 75 | |
| Total | 150 | |||
Part - A [General Science + General Mathematics - Duration: 150 min, Questions:75, Marks:75. ]
General Studies & Mental Ability :
Part - B
General Science (SSC standard) (Objective type)
Mathematics (SSC Standard) (Objective type) Syallabus:
| Sl.No. | Topic | Sub-Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | General Science | Contemporary developments in Science and Technology and their implications including matters of every day observation and experience, as may be expected of a well-educated person who has not made a special study of any scientific discipline. |
| 2. | Current Affairs | Current events of national and international importance. |
| 3. | History of India | emphasis will be on broad general understanding of the subject in its social, economic, cultural and political aspects with a focus on AP Indian National Movement. |
| 4. | Geography | World Geography and Geography of India with a focus on AP. |
| 5. | Indian polity and Economy | including the country’s political system- rural development – Planning and economic reforms in India. |
| 6. | Mental Ability | Reasoning & Inferences |
| 7. | Environment | Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection |
| 8. | Disaster Management (Source : CBSE Publications) | Concepts in disaster management and vulnerability profile of India / State of A.P. Earth quakes / Cyclones / Tsunami / Floods / Drought – causes and effects. Man made disasters - Prevention strategies. Mitigation strategies / Mitigation measures |
| Sl.No. | Topic | Sub-Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Source of Energy | Renewable and Non-renewable sources,Renewable sources:Solar energy (Solar Cooker,Solar water heater,SolarCell); Wind energy, Hydro energy(Tides of Ocean, Hydro electric),Geothermal wood,Biogas,Hydrogen and Alcohol. Non renewable source:-Fossil fuel(Coal, Petroleum and Naturalgas). Conditions for Combustion choice of agoodFuel, Fuelefficiency,nuclear fusion and nuclear fission, chain reaction, Nuclear reactor (Basic principles; Safetymeasures).Advantages and hazards of nuclearenergy, uses of energy. Mangal Turbine (Fuel lessturbine). Principle, working and uses. |
| 2. | Living world :-Life Processes | Nutrition, Modes of nutrition: Auto trophic, hetero truphic,Para sitic and saprophytis. Nutrition of plants:- Photo synthesis factors affecting the photosynthesis: Nutritionin animals: Ameba grass hopper, digestive system of human. Respiration:- Respiration and Breathing Respirationin Plants and animal stypeofrespiration: Aerobic and anerobicre spiration; Respiration through Skin, gills, trachealungs.( Earth worm, Fishes, Grasshopper and Human). Knowledge of structure and function of respiratory system of human. |
| 3. | Transportation, Excretion | Transportation:- Transportationin Plantsandanimals. (Water, minerals, food).Transportation in Human, Composition and function of blood,Clotting of blood, Blood Groups. Transfusion of blood, Heart, structure and functions of blood vessel(elementary knowledge). Lymphaticsystem. Excreton:-Excretionin animals(Amoebaan dearth worm), excretionin Human, Osmoregulation.Control and co-ordination:-Coordination, Plants and animals. Nervous system and hormonesin Human. Reflexaction. |
| 4. | Reproduction, growth, Heredity and Evolution Reproduction and growth:-Types of Reproduction | Asexual: Fission budding,regeneration vegetative propagation in plants, cutting, grafting and layering, Pathenogenesis. Sexualre production and it significance Reproductive parts of plants, pollination and fertilization. Human reproductive system,Mental and physical change during human development. Heredity and Evolution:- Heredity and Variations, Physical basis of Heredity-chromosomes; D.N.A.(elementary knowledge), Genes, Sex determination. Elementary knowledge of evolution. |
| 5. | Natural Resources | Metals and non-metals:- Ores and minerals, metallurgy, Enrichment of ores, extraction of metals from ores, refinement and purification of metal with reference to Iron and aluminium, Activity series of metals, general properties and corrosion of metals, Alloys, Components, properties and uses of steel; stain less steel, Brass, magnelium. Alloys of gold. Non-metals:- Importance and general. Properties, method of preparation of hydrogen, properties and its uses. Manufacturing of ammonia (Onlyreactions). its properties and uses, sulphur-occurrence, extraction, properties (all otropy and effect of heat) and uses. Properties and used of Sulphurdioxide. Manufacture of sulphuric acid (Onlyreactions), itproperties and uses. |
| 6. | Carbon Compounds | Functional groups (only oxygen containing ) Alcohols - preparation, properties and uses, preparation methods, properties and uses of formaldehyde, Acetone and Aceticacid. Some common synthetic polymers, soaps and detergents. |
| 7. | Environment | Environment and Environmental Problems:- Causes, prevention and control of environmental problems, Land, water, Air, noise pollution and accumulation of wastematerials. Biodegradable and Non biode gradable materials, Interaction, between biotic and non biotic component of eco system. Eco logical balance, efforts and measures for conservation of environment. Process of water management and conservation:- Rain water harvesting Ground water recharging, conservation of forests; Land management and conservation Public awareness for environmental protection, Green House effect, Global warming, ozone layer depletion, Acid rain. Morho logical study of medicinal plants. Their classification on the basis of their use and life span. Study of botanical names and medicinal use of the following plants. Seasonal plants Malkangni, Ashwaganda, Ginger, Turmeric, Garlic, Fenugreek, Touch- me - not, Soya, Shatawar, Sarpgandha, Isabgol, Dioscorea, Mustard, Cumin, Fennel, Ajwayin, Marua, Tulsi, Vacha, Adusa, Giloy, Harjor, Bryophytum, BhuiAonla, Castor. Trees and pernnial plants Harad, Baheda, Aonla, Nirgundi, Babool, Oak, Neem, Sheesham, Catechu, Karanj, SweetNeem, Molshree, Kachnar, Peepal, Harshinagar, Amaltash, Pomegranate, Sandal, Nuxvom, Paraspeepal, Arjuna, Eucalyptus, Bel, Apamargh, Bhringraj, Kaner. |
| 8. | The Universe | Solar system and exploring space- Exploring space- Solar System, plants, asteroids, cometsand meteors; Earth origin,evolution and structure stars, Constellations, milkyway, galaxy, structure of universe and its theories. Brief history of space explorations:- Elementary ideas about spacecrafts Different types of artificial satellites and their orbits. Uses of artificial satellites in Communication, weather forecasting, remote sensing and space exploration |
| Sl.No. | Topic | Sub-Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Arithmetic | Number System-Natural numbers, Integers, Rational and Real numbers, Fundamental operations, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, Square roots, Decimal fractions. Unitary method-time and distance, time and work, percentages, applications to simple and compound interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion, variation. Elementary Number Theory – Division algorithm. Prime and composite numbers. Tests of divisibility by 2,3,4,5,9 and 11. Multiples and factors. Factorisation Thorem. H.C.F. and L.C.M. Euclidean algorithm. Logarithms to base 10, laws of logarithms, use of logarithmic tables. |
| 2. | Algebra | Basic Operations, simple factors, Remainder Theorem, H.C.F., L.C.M. Theory of polynomials, solutions of quadratic equations, relation between its roots and coefficients (Only real roots to be considered). Simultaneous linear equations in two unknowns – analytical and Graphical solutions. Simultaneous linear inequations in two variables and their solutions. Practical problems leading to two simultaneous linear equations or inequations in two variables or quadratic equations in one variable and their solutions. Set language and set notation, Rational expressions and conditional identities, laws of indices. |
| 3. | Trigonometry | Sine x, Cosine x, Tangent x when 0[latex]^{0}[/latex] = x =90[latex]^{0}[/latex] values of sin x, cos x and tan x, for x= 0[latex]^{0}[/latex] , 30[latex]^{0}[/latex], 45[latex]^{0}[/latex], 60[latex]^{0}[/latex] and 90[latex]^{0}[/latex]. Simple trigonometric identities. Use of trigonometric tables. Simple cases of heights and distances. |
| 4. | Geometry | Lines and angles, Plane and plane figures, Theorems on (i) Properties of angles at a point, (ii) Parallel lines, (iii) Sides and angles of a triangle, (iv) Congruency of triangles, (v) Similar triangles, (vi) Concurrence of medians and altitudes, (vii) Properties of angles, sides and diagonals of a parallelogram, rectangle and square, (viii) Circles and its properties including tangents and normals, (ix) Loci. |
| 5. | Mensuration | Areas of squares, rectangles, parallelograms, triangle and circle. Areas of figures which can be split up into these figures (Field Book), Surface area and volume of cuboids, lateral surface and volume of right circular cones and cylinders, surface area and volume of spheres. |
| 6. | Statistics | Collection and tabulation of statistical data, Graphical representation frequency polygons, histograms, bar charts, pie charts etc. Measures of central tendency. |
Main Exam
Exam Pattern for Main Examination:
Scheme of Main Examination for recruitment to the posts of Forest Beat Officer & Assistant Beat Officer in a.p. Forest subordinate service is as follows.
| Sl No. | Subject | Marks | Questions | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Writing an essay in English or Telugu or Urdu (Descriptive type) | 50 Marks (Qualifying Test) | 1 Question | 30 Minutes |
| 2 | Paper-1 General Studies & Mental Ability (Objective type) | 100 Marks | 100 Questions | 100 Minutes |
| 3 | Paper-2 General Science & General Mathematics (SSC standard) (Objective type) | 100 Marks | 100 Questions | 100 Minutes |
| Total | 200 Marks | |||
Writing an essay [ English or Telugu or Urdu (Descriptive type) - Duration:30 min. Questions: 1 Marks: 50 ]
Essay Writing in English or Telugu or Urdu. This examination will be of 30 minutes duration and maximum marks 50.
Paper-I [General Studies & Mental Ability (Objective Type) - Duration:100min. Questions:100 Marks:100 ]
General Stucies & Mental Ability:
Paper – II [General Science (SSC standard) & General Mathematics (SSC standard)
(Objective type) - Duration:100min., Questions:100, Marks: 100 ]
General Science (SSC standard) (Objective type):
General Mathematics (SSC Standard) (Objective type) Syallabus:
| Sl.No. | Topic | Sub-Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | General Science | Contemporary developments in Science and Technology and their implications including matters of every day observation and experience, as may be expected of a well-educated person who has not made a special study of any scientific discipline. |
| 2. | Current Affairs | Current events of national and international importance. |
| 3. | History of India | emphasis will be on broad general understanding of the subject in its social, economic, cultural and political aspects with a focus on AP Indian National Movement. |
| 4. | Geography | World Geography and Geography of India with a focus on AP. |
| 5. | Indian polity and Economy | including the country’s political system- rural development – Planning and economic reforms in India. |
| 6. | Mental Ability | Reasoning & Inferences |
| 7. | Environment | Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection |
| 8. | Disaster Management (Source : CBSE Publications) | Concepts in disaster management and vulnerability profile of India / State of A.P. Earth quakes / Cyclones / Tsunami / Floods / Drought – causes and effects. Man made disasters - Prevention strategies. Mitigation strategies / Mitigation measures |
| Sl.No. | Topic | Sub-Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Source of Energy | Renewable and Non-renewable sources,Renewable sources:Solar energy (Solar Cooker,Solar water heater,SolarCell); Wind energy, Hydro energy(Tides of Ocean, Hydro electric),Geothermal wood,Biogas,Hydrogen and Alcohol. Non renewable source:-Fossil fuel(Coal, Petroleum and Naturalgas). Conditions for Combustion choice of agoodFuel, Fuelefficiency,nuclear fusion and nuclear fission, chain reaction, Nuclear reactor (Basic principles; Safetymeasures).Advantages and hazards of nuclearenergy, uses of energy. Mangal Turbine (Fuel lessturbine). Principle, working and uses. |
| 2. | Living world :-Life Processes | Nutrition, Modes of nutrition: Auto trophic, hetero truphic,Para sitic and saprophytis. Nutrition of plants:- Photo synthesis factors affecting the photosynthesis: Nutritionin animals: Ameba grass hopper, digestive system of human. Respiration:- Respiration and Breathing Respirationin Plants and animal stypeofrespiration: Aerobic and anerobicre spiration; Respiration through Skin, gills, trachealungs.( Earth worm, Fishes, Grasshopper and Human). Knowledge of structure and function of respiratory system of human. |
| 3. | Transportation, Excretion | Transportation:- Transportationin Plantsandanimals. (Water, minerals, food).Transportation in Human, Composition and function of blood,Clotting of blood, Blood Groups. Transfusion of blood, Heart, structure and functions of blood vessel(elementary knowledge). Lymphaticsystem. Excreton:-Excretionin animals(Amoebaan dearth worm), excretionin Human, Osmoregulation.Control and co-ordination:-Coordination, Plants and animals. Nervous system and hormonesin Human. Reflexaction. |
| 4. | Reproduction, growth, Heredity and Evolution Reproduction and growth:-Types of Reproduction | Asexual: Fission budding,regeneration vegetative propagation in plants, cutting, grafting and layering, Pathenogenesis. Sexualre production and it significance Reproductive parts of plants, pollination and fertilization. Human reproductive system,Mental and physical change during human development. Heredity and Evolution:- Heredity and Variations, Physical basis of Heredity-chromosomes; D.N.A.(elementary knowledge), Genes, Sex determination. Elementary knowledge of evolution. |
| 5. | Natural Resources | Metals and non-metals:- Ores and minerals, metallurgy, Enrichment of ores, extraction of metals from ores, refinement and purification of metal with reference to Iron and aluminium, Activity series of metals, general properties and corrosion of metals, Alloys, Components, properties and uses of steel; stain less steel, Brass, magnelium. Alloys of gold. Non-metals:- Importance and general. Properties, method of preparation of hydrogen, properties and its uses. Manufacturing of ammonia (Onlyreactions). its properties and uses, sulphur-occurrence, extraction, properties (all otropy and effect of heat) and uses. Properties and used of Sulphurdioxide. Manufacture of sulphuric acid (Onlyreactions), itproperties and uses. |
| 6. | Carbon Compounds | Functional groups (only oxygen containing ) Alcohols - preparation, properties and uses, preparation methods, properties and uses of formaldehyde, Acetone and Aceticacid. Some common synthetic polymers, soaps and detergents. |
| 7. | Environment | Environment and Environmental Problems:- Causes, prevention and control of environmental problems, Land, water, Air, noise pollution and accumulation of wastematerials. Biodegradable and Non biode gradable materials, Interaction, between biotic and non biotic component of eco system. Eco logical balance, efforts and measures for conservation of environment. Process of water management and conservation:- Rain water harvesting Ground water recharging, conservation of forests; Land management and conservation Public awareness for environmental protection, Green House effect, Global warming, ozone layer depletion, Acid rain. Morho logical study of medicinal plants. Their classification on the basis of their use and life span. Study of botanical names and medicinal use of the following plants. Seasonal plants Malkangni, Ashwaganda, Ginger, Turmeric, Garlic, Fenugreek, Touch- me - not, Soya, Shatawar, Sarpgandha, Isabgol, Dioscorea, Mustard, Cumin, Fennel, Ajwayin, Marua, Tulsi, Vacha, Adusa, Giloy, Harjor, Bryophytum, BhuiAonla, Castor. Trees and pernnial plants Harad, Baheda, Aonla, Nirgundi, Babool, Oak, Neem, Sheesham, Catechu, Karanj, SweetNeem, Molshree, Kachnar, Peepal, Harshinagar, Amaltash, Pomegranate, Sandal, Nuxvom, Paraspeepal, Arjuna, Eucalyptus, Bel, Apamargh, Bhringraj, Kaner. |
| 8. | The Universe | Solar system and exploring space- Exploring space- Solar System, plants, asteroids, cometsand meteors; Earth origin,evolution and structure stars, Constellations, milkyway, galaxy, structure of universe and its theories. Brief history of space explorations:- Elementary ideas about spacecrafts Different types of artificial satellites and their orbits. Uses of artificial satellites in Communication, weather forecasting, remote sensing and space exploration |
| Sl.No. | Topic | Sub-Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Arithmetic | Number System-Natural numbers, Integers, Rational and Real numbers, Fundamental operations, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, Square roots, Decimal fractions. Unitary method-time and distance, time and work, percentages, applications to simple and compound interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion, variation. Elementary Number Theory – Division algorithm. Prime and composite numbers. Tests of divisibility by 2,3,4,5,9 and 11. Multiples and factors. Factorisation Thorem. H.C.F. and L.C.M. Euclidean algorithm. Logarithms to base 10, laws of logarithms, use of logarithmic tables. |
| 2. | Algebra | Basic Operations, simple factors, Remainder Theorem, H.C.F., L.C.M. Theory of polynomials, solutions of quadratic equations, relation between its roots and coefficients (Only real roots to be considered). Simultaneous linear equations in two unknowns – analytical and Graphical solutions. Simultaneous linear inequations in two variables and their solutions. Practical problems leading to two simultaneous linear equations or inequations in two variables or quadratic equations in one variable and their solutions. Set language and set notation, Rational expressions and conditional identities, laws of indices. |
| 3. | Trigonometry | Sine x, Cosine x, Tangent x when 0[latex]^{0}[/latex] = x =90[latex]^{0}[/latex] values of sin x, cos x and tan x, for x= 0[latex]^{0}[/latex] , 30[latex]^{0}[/latex], 45[latex]^{0}[/latex], 60[latex]^{0}[/latex] and 90[latex]^{0}[/latex]. Simple trigonometric identities. Use of trigonometric tables. Simple cases of heights and distances. |
| 4. | Geometry | Lines and angles, Plane and plane figures, Theorems on (i) Properties of angles at a point, (ii) Parallel lines, (iii) Sides and angles of a triangle, (iv) Congruency of triangles, (v) Similar triangles, (vi) Concurrence of medians and altitudes, (vii) Properties of angles, sides and diagonals of a parallelogram, rectangle and square, (viii) Circles and its properties including tangents and normals, (ix) Loci. |
| 5. | Mensuration | Areas of squares, rectangles, parallelograms, triangle and circle. Areas of figures which can be split up into these figures (Field Book), Surface area and volume of cuboids, lateral surface and volume of right circular cones and cylinders, surface area and volume of spheres. |
| 6. | Statistics | Collection and tabulation of statistical data, Graphical representation frequency polygons, histograms, bar charts, pie charts etc. Measures of central tendency. |