APPSC Group 1 2025: Group-I Services (Notification 12/2023) Main Examination, Paper in English (qualifying)

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                                          2025
                                        ENGLISH
Time: 3 hours                                                     Maximum Marks: 150
Instructions: Attempt all questions



   1. Write an essay in about 200 - 250 words on any one of the following topics:        20

      (a) Plastic Pollution: A Threat to Our Oceans and Future
      (b) Is Technology Making Us More Connected or More Isolated?
      (c) A Vibrant Market Scene
      (d) My Grandmother's Kitchen

   2. You are a government employee living in government residential quarters. The
      condition of government residential quarters is so dilapidated that it poses
      significant health and security issues for your family. Write a formal letter in about
      100 words to the Administrator of the Housing Allotment Committee requesting
      the change of your residential quarter. Provide ample reasons for the same.         10

   3. Your school, Green Valley Public School, has recently won the 'Best Eco-Friendly
      Campus Award 2025' in a national-level competition organised by the Ministry of
      Environment. As the Student Coordinator, draft a press release on behalf of the
      school, announcing the achievement and highlighting the efforts made by students
      and staff in promoting environmental sustainability.                         10

   4. Your school recently organised its Annual Day Function, which was held in the
      school auditorium on 10 April 2025. The event was attended by students, teachers,
      parents, and invited guests. The Chief Guest for the occasion was Mr. Ramesh
      Khanna, a well-known educationist. As the School Reporter, write a detailed report
      on the Annual Day Function for the school magazine in about 150-200 words. Your
      report should include details about the event, its highlights, and the overall
      response of the audience.                                                      15




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5. The given graph data shows the percentage of students using different modes of
    transport to school in a city.

    1. Walking – 15%
    2. Bicycle – 10%
    3. School Bus – 35%
    4. Public Transport (rickshaw, auto rickshaw, metro rail etc.) – 15%
    5. Private Vehicles – 25%

    Write a report in about 150 words interpreting the above information. Mention the
    most and least popular modes of transport, make comparisons, suggest possible
    reasons for these choices, and conclude with ideas to promote eco-friendly
    transport options.                                                            15



 6. Your school is hosting an education seminar on the topic 'The Future of Learning
    in the Digital Age'. Experts from the fields of education and technology have been
    invited to share how digital tools are transforming classrooms and learning
    methods, for example, use of smart boards, interactive exercises, online classes and
    e-material. As a student representative, you have been selected to deliver a
    welcome speech at the beginning of the seminar. Write a formal speech in about
    150–200 words, welcoming the guests, highlighting the importance of the topic
    and expressing how such seminars benefit students and educators alike.            15

 7. Read the passage given below and write a precis on it in your own words in about
    100 words:                                                                   15

    In today's rapidly globalizing world, preserving cultural heritage is more crucial
    than ever. Cultural heritage encompasses the traditions, customs, and artifacts that
    define a community's identity and history. It is what sets one culture apart from
    another, providing a sense of belonging and continuity. However, with the
    increasing homogenization of cultures, many traditional practices and customs are
    at risk of being lost. Preserving cultural heritage is essential for maintaining
    community identity and promoting cultural diversity. By protecting historical sites,
    artifacts, and traditional practices, we can ensure that future generations have a
    connection to their past. This not only helps to preserve cultural heritage but also
    promotes cross-cultural understanding and appreciation. Moreover, cultural
    heritage preservation has numerous economic benefits. Historical sites and cultural


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events attract tourists, generating revenue and creating jobs. Additionally,
    preserving cultural heritage can foster community development and social
    cohesion. The loss of cultural heritage would be irreparable, resulting in the erasure
    of community identity and history. It is our responsibility to protect and preserve
    cultural heritage for future generations. Governments, organizations, and
    individuals must work together to safeguard historical sites, artifacts, and
    traditional practices. By preserving cultural heritage, we can promote cultural
    diversity, community development, and cross-cultural understanding. It is essential
    to recognize the importance of cultural heritage and take action to protect it. We
    must ensure that the rich cultural heritage of our communities is preserved for
    generations to come.

 8. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.                   15
    Women empowerment is crucial for achieving sustainable development. It involves
    improving women’s political, social, economic, and health status. Empowered
    women can take part fully in both family and societal roles. However, many women
    across the world still face challenges such as limited access to education, few
    economic opportunities, and low representation in leadership positions. Education
    plays a key role in empowering women. It provides knowledge, skills, and
    confidence. Governments must work to eliminate gender inequality and promote
    equal participation in public life. Access to quality education and healthcare, along
    with the removal of discriminatory practices, is essential to ensure equal
    opportunities for all women. National policies should support women’s ability to
    earn income, access resources, and balance family and work life. Equal access to
    education and jobs benefits not just women but the entire society. Empowered
    women build stronger communities and play a vital role in creating fair and
    inclusive societies.
    (a) Select the most appropriate title for the passage.
    (b) What is the main idea of the passage?
    (c) What is the structure of the passage?
    (d) Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word, from the passage.
        “Endless”
    (e) Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word, from the passage.
        “Dispensable”




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9. (a) Change the following sentence from past tense to future tense.                1
       "Joseph finished his presentation before lunch."

     (b) Change the following sentence from past tense to present tense.               1
        "Sunaina visited the museum last week."

     (c) What will be the past tense for following sentence.                           1
         She has been working at the company for five years.

    (d) Change the voice in the following sentences as directed without changing the
    meaning:                                                                   1x3=3
        (i) The teacher explains the lesson clearly. (Change the voice)
        (ii) The novel was read by millions of people. (Change the voice)
        (iii) The book will be published by the author next month. (Change the voice)


    (e) Transform the sentences below into indirect speech:                      1x2=2
        (i) Rina said, "I have completed my homework."
        (ii) She said, "I will meet you tomorrow."

    (f) Transform the sentences below into direct speech:                              1
        They said that they would travel to Spain next summer.

    (g) Choose the correct one word for this situation:                                1
        A speech delivered without any preparation is called a/an ________.
       (i) monologue                         (ii) extempore
       (iii) debate                          (iv) dialogue

    (h) FiIl in the blanks in the following sentences with appropriate articles:    1x3=3
        (i) I love to swim in ______Pacific Ocean.
        (ii) We stayed at a hotel by _____beach, which is quite popular in the city.
        (iii) Reema is reading____ interesting novel.



    (i) Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence.                      1
        “She divided the candies ___ the five children.”
        (i) between                            (ii) in
        (iii) among                            (iv) across

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(j) Choose the correct phrasal verb to complete the sentence.                    1
        “I can't ___ how to solve this problem.”
        (i) figure out                   (ii) take off
        (iii) call off                   (iv) put out

    (k) Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.                          1
      “After a long fight, she finally decided to ______ and apologize.“
       (i) give in                       (ii) put up
       (iii) run into                    (iv) break down

    (l) Choose the correct idiom to complete the sentence.                           1
        She has a habit of starting too many projects at once, she really needs to stop
    ______.
        (i) putting all eggs in one basket   (ii) burning the candle at both ends
        (iii) hitting the sack               (iv) turning a blind eye

    (m) Write the synonym of the following word: “Abandon”                           1

    (n) Choose the correct pair of homophones in the given options.                  1
        (i) Cell-Call                      (ii) Sell-Cell
        (iii) Break-Bark                   (iv) Right-Night

    (o) Choose the correct pair of homophones in the given options.                  1
        (i) Heir- Air                      (ii) Sweet-Sweat
        (iii) Hall-Hole                    (iv) Bear-Beer

 10. Translate the passage given below from Telugu to English.                   15
    ఈ కింది ఇచ్చి న విషయాన్ని ఆింగ్ లింలోక అనువాదిం చెయ్య ిండి :
    ఒకప్పు డు శింతన మహారాజు హస్తినాప్పరాన్ని పరిపాలిస్ిిండేవాడు. మించ్చ
    పరిపాలకుడన్న పేరు పిందాడు. ఆయ్న పరిపాలనలో ప్పజలు స్ఖ సింతోషాలు
    పిందారు. ఆయ్న తరువాత ఆయ్న కుమారులు చ్చప్రింగ్దుడు, విచ్చప్తవీరుయ డు
    రాజయ ిం ఏలారు. వీరిలో విచ్చప్తవీరుయ డిక ఇదదరు కొడుకులు పాిండురాజు.
    ధృతరాష్ట్రుడు,
    ధృతరాష్ట్రుడు గుడిివాడు. అిందుకన్న చ్చని వాడైన పాిండురాజుక పట్టుభిషేకిం
    చేశారు. పాిండురాజుక ఇదదరు భార్య లు. కుింతి, మాప్ది. కుింతిక ముగుురు, మాప్దిక
    ఇదదరు కొడుకులు ప్పట్టురు. వాళ్ళే పించపాిండవులు.

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పాిండురాజు రాజయ పాలన చేస్ిని ప్పు డు ఒకనాడు వేటకు వెళ్ళే డు. ఆ సమయ్ింలో
    అకక డ ఒక ఋషీ ఆయ్న భారాయ జింకలరూపింలో స్వే చఛ గా విహరిస్ినాి రు. అవి
    మామూలు జింకలే అనుకునాి డు పాిండురాజు. మగ్ జింకను బాణిం వేస్త కొట్టుడు.
    అది ప్పాణాలు విడుస్తి 'దురాా రుుడా! నేను నా ఆనిందింగా ఉని ప్పు డు ననుి
    బాణింతో కొట్టు భార్య తో నా ప్పాణాలు తీశావు గ్నుక నీవు కూడా నీ భార్య ను కలిస్తన
    తక్షణిం చన్నపోరవు' అన్న పాిండురాజును శపించ్చింది. దాన్నతో ఆయ్న కుింగిపోయి
    భార్య లిదదర్ని వెింటబెట్టుకున్న అడవులకు వెళ్ళే డు. ప్పప్తసింరనిం లేకుిండా
    చన్నపోకూడదన్న, మింప్త మహిమవల ల ప్పప్ులిి కనవలస్తిందిగా భార్య లిి కోరాడు. ఆ
    కోరిక ప్పకార్ిం కుింతి, మాప్ది దేవతలను వేడుకున్న పాిండవులను కనాి రు. తరువాత
    పాిండురాజు ఆ అడవులోలనే చన్నపోయాడు.




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