AP Handlooms and Textiles Subordinate Service Assistant Development Officer Syllabus
Here’s a comprehensive syllabus for the AP Handlooms and Textiles Subordinate Service Assistant Development Officer examination:
Part A: General Studies and Mental Ability
General Knowledge:
- Current events of national and international importance.
- Indian Polity and Governance: Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights issues, etc.
- Economic and Social Development: Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
- Indian History and Culture: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern History with an emphasis on the Indian National Movement.
- Geography: Indian and World Geography – Physical, Social, and Economic Geography of India and the World.
- General Science: India’s achievements in Science and Technology.
- Environmental Issues: Ecology, Biodiversity, and Climate Change.
- Awareness of the Handlooms and Textiles sector, its role in the Indian economy.
Mental Ability:
- Analytical Ability and Interpretation.
- Logical Reasoning and Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning.
- Data Sufficiency.
- Problem Solving and Numerical Ability.
- Sequences, Series, Coding-Decoding, and Puzzles.
- Time and Distance, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss.
Current Affairs:
- Current events of national and international importance.
- Major developments in Science & Technology, Economic and Social issues.
- Key developments and issues in Andhra Pradesh.
- Major government schemes and initiatives at the Central and State levels.
- Recent developments in the Handlooms and Textiles sector.
Part B: Handlooms and Textiles
Textile Fibers and Yarns:
- Types of textile fibers: Natural (Cotton, Silk, Wool, etc.) and Synthetic fibers (Polyester, Nylon, etc.).
- Characteristics and properties of different textile fibers.
- Yarn formation: Spinning processes, types of yarn, and yarn count.
- Blends and their significance in textiles.
Fabric Construction:
- Weaving: Basic weaves (Plain, Twill, Satin), Advanced weaves, and their applications.
- Knitting: Types of knitting and their applications.
- Non-woven fabrics: Manufacturing processes and applications.
- Finishing processes: Dyeing, Printing, and other fabric finishing techniques.
Traditional Handlooms and Handicrafts:
- Overview of Indian Handlooms: Types, Techniques, and Significance.
- Key traditional textiles of India: Banarasi, Kanchipuram, Pochampally, etc.
- Role of Handlooms in the Indian economy.
- Preservation and promotion of traditional crafts.
- Government initiatives for the promotion of handlooms and handicrafts.
Textile Design and Development:
- Basics of textile design: Color theory, Pattern making, and Design principles.
- CAD (Computer-Aided Design) in textiles.
- Product development in the textile industry.
- Trends in fashion and textiles.
- Sustainable practices in textile design.
Textile Industry in India:
- Structure and organization of the textile industry.
- Production, employment, and exports in the textile sector.
- Challenges and opportunities in the Indian textile industry.
- Government policies and schemes for the textile industry, including the National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP), Integrated Skill Development Scheme (ISDS), and others.
- Role of textiles in rural development and employment generation.
Textile Testing and Quality Control:
- Importance of quality control in textiles.
- Testing of textile fibers, yarns, and fabrics for various properties.
- Standards and certification in the textile industry.
- Techniques for ensuring quality in handloom products.
Marketing and Export of Textiles:
- Basics of marketing in the textile industry.
- Domestic and international markets for Indian textiles.
- Export policies and procedures for textiles.
- Brand building and promotion for Indian textiles.
- Challenges in the marketing and export of handloom products.
Social and Economic Impact:
- Role of the textile industry in socio-economic development.
- Employment generation in the textile sector.
- Impact of globalization on the Indian textile industry.
- Issues related to the welfare of handloom weavers and textile workers.
