EVS Social Studies asks primary teachers to explain the world children live in, from the night sky to the weekly market. This course covers the APTET EVS social studies geography and economics units in eight lessons: the universe and solar system, the globe, latitudes, the Earth’s movements and maps, the Earth’s environment and the landforms of Andhra Pradesh, climate, forests and soils, resources, population, agriculture and industry, markets, consumer rights, transport and trade, and development, money, credit and globalisation.
Section E (Environmental Studies) of APTET 2026 Paper I(A) carries 30 marks: Science content 12 + Science methodology 3, and Social Studies content 12 + Social Studies methodology 3. History, polity, society and social studies methodology are covered in the next course of this bundle.
What you will learn
- Describe the universe, the solar system, constellations and the shape of the Earth
- Use latitudes, longitudes and time, explain the Earth’s movements, equinoxes and eclipses, and read maps
- Explain the Earth’s realms and atmosphere, and the landforms, podu cultivation and lifestyles of Andhra Pradesh
- Classify climates, forests and soils, and explain the conservation of natural resources
- Discuss resources, energy, population, farming, industries and public facilities, including the right to water
- Explain markets, consumer rights, transport, trade, development, money, credit and globalisation
Who this course is for
D.El.Ed and B.Ed students, in-service teachers and other candidates preparing for APTET Paper I(A).
How to use this course
Study one lesson at a time with an atlas or a map of Andhra Pradesh beside you, and attempt the eight practice questions before opening the answers. The last lesson has a summary table, a last-day checklist and a 20-question mixed test. Lesson 1 is a free preview; the rest of the course is included in Pro membership.
Important note
Based on the official APTET 2026 suggestive syllabus (June 2026). Always confirm exam dates, pattern and eligibility in the official notification. This course is independent and not affiliated with the Government of Andhra Pradesh.