How do I prepare for general studies and mental ability papers in the APPSC AEE exam?

Without a doubt, general studies and mental ability combined is the way to score big in APPSC AEE exams. So, we need to prepare both of these subjects properly for the APPSC AEE exam.

General studies basically deal with a wide range of topics that include our environment, intelligence quotient, sports, etc. As far as mental ability is concerned it covers a wide variety of questions from arithmetic to general knowledge. So, we need to have a very good command of these topics if we want to score well in the APPSC AEE exam.

Before we get to that, let's learn about General Studies and Mental Ability Syllabus For APPSC AEE.

APPSC Syllabus for AEE Exam – General Studies & Mental Ability

• Logical reasoning, analytical ability and data interpretation
• Political, and Legal implications/problems
• Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection
• Economic development in India since independence with emphasis on Andhra Pradesh
• Events of national and international importance
• e-governance initiatives with specific reference to Andhra Pradesh
• Application of Remote Sensing and GIS in the assessment of Disaster
• Disaster management: vulnerability profile, prevention and mitigation strategies
• General Science and its applications to the day to day life Contemporary
• Data Analysis
• Current affairs- international, national and regional developments in Science & Technology and Information Technology
• Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and its Administrative, Economic, Social, Cultural.
• Physical geography of Indian sub-continent and Andhra Pradesh

How To Prepare?

I would highly recommend that you join an online coaching centre like Achievers Academy because they not only help you to prepare well but we also support you all throughout the preparation period. The main reason I recommend online coaching other than learning is that it's easy and convenient as compared to traditional coaching centres.

If you don't opt for online coaching, then learn as much as possible from different sources like newspapers, magazines, TV channels etc. Just make sure that whatever you read or hear should be understood, if not asked for someone. Well, learning is the only exercise we need for this exam.

Here are some places where you can find an online General Studies & Mental Ability Preparation material for APPSC AEE Exam:

• Achievers Academy's YouTube Channel
• Achievers Academy General Studies

Preparation Tips

1. Spend ample time on learning. It is very important that you learn everything before actually starting with your preparation.
2. Revise the entire syllabus, again and again, just to get a stronghold over the topic.
3. Find out more such topics from newspapers & magazines and add them to your revision list. This will help you revise well even if you run short of time.
4. Don't ignore the part that you find boring or difficult as these might be asked in your exam.

All the best!