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GROUP-I MAINS GENERAL STUDIES PAPER 1 & 2 SYLLABUS

PAPER-I
SECTION-A(Qns: 01-40)NO CHOICE : 40 x 1 = 40 SECTION-B(Qns:41-65)20 out of 25 : 20 x 3 = 60 SECTION-C(Qns:66-95)22 out of 30 : 22 x 5 =110 SECTION-D(Qns:96-104)6 out of 9 : 6 x 15 = 90

C) STATISTICAL ANALYSIS, GRAPHS & DIAGRAMS

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A) MODERN HISTORY OF INDIA & INDIAN CULTURE

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Advent of European Invasion. Expansion and consolidation of British rule. Effect of British rule on Socio-Economic factors. Social reforms and religious movements. India since Independence. Characteristics of Indias culture. Unity in diversity: Race, Colour, Language, Custom India- a secular state Characters for fine arts, dance, drama, music. Growth of nationalist, Dravidian movement in TN Political parties and populist schemes. National renaissance. Early uprising against British rule. 1857 Revolt. Indian National Congress. Emergence of National leaders. Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore. Growth of militant movements. Different modes of agitations. Era of different Acts & Pacts. World War & final phase struggle. Communalism lead to partition. Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle Rajaji, VOC, Periyar & others.

Conversion of information to classified data. Collection, compilation and presentation of data. Tables, graphs and diagrams. Parametric representation of data. Analytical interpretation of data. School Arithmetic. Basics in computers/Computer Terminology. Numerical ability. Behavioural ability. Logical reasoning. Information Technology.

D) SOCIAL PROBLEMS AND OTHER CURRENT

SENSITIVE ISSUES
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Bonded labour. Child labour. Problems of Minorities. Problems to SC/ST, Untouchability. Poverty, unemployment, illiteracy and population. Corruption in public life control and preventive mechanism. Terrorism cause, effect and control mechanism social vis-vis legal measures. Human Rights problems peoples awareness to solutions and organisations. Public grievances - redressal mechanism Role of NGOs in recent times. Role of women is empowerment of women. Criminalisation of politics and electoral system. Faith and conflict among the pillars of democracy legislature, executive, Judiciary and press.

PAPER-2
SECTION-A(Qns: 01-35)NO CHOICE : 35 x 1 = 35 SECTION-B(Qns: 36-65)25 out of 30 : 25 x 3 = 75 SECTION-C(Qns: 66-87)17 out of 22 : 17 x 5 = 85 SECTION-D(Qns: 88-99)7 out of 12 : 7 x 15 = 105

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CURRENT EVENTS OF NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL IMPORTANCE

Latest dairy of events-national/international. National symbols. Profile of states. Defence, national security and terrorism. Geographical landmarks. World organizations pacts and summits. Latest inventions on science & technology. Eminent persons & places in news. Sports & Games. Books & Authors. Awards & honours. Cultural panorama. Latest historical events. Policy on environment and ecology. India and its neighbours. Current socio-economic problems. Natural disasters safeguard measures. Latest Terminology. Appointments who is who?. Indias foreign policy. Latest court verdicts - public opinion. Problems in conduct of public elections. Political parties and political system in India. Public awareness & general administration. Role of voluntary organizations & govt. Welfare oriented govt. schemes, their utility. New economic policy & govt sector. Mass media & communication.

E) INDIAN POLITY
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Constitution of India. Preamble to the constitution. Salient feature of constitution. Union, State and territory. Citizenship rights and duties. Fundamental rights. Directive principles of state policy. Fundamental duties. Human rights charter. Union executive. Union legislature Parliament. State executive. State legislature assembly. Status of Jammu & Kashmir. Local government Panchayat Raj. Indian federalism centre state relations. Judiciary in India Rule of law Due process of law. Emergency provisions. Civil services in India. Administrative challenges in a welfare state. Complexities of district administration. Elections. Official language and Schedule VIII. Amendment of Constitution. Schedules to Constitution.
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Reproductive system. Animals, plants and human life. Govt. policy / organizations on S & T. Role, achievement & impact of S & T. Energy self sufficiency oil exploration. Defence Research Organization. Ocean research and development. Genetics the science of heredity. Environment, ecology, health and hygiene. Human diseases, prevention and remedies. Computer science and advancements. General Engineering. Remote sensing and Benefits .

F) INDIAN ECONOMY AND GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA

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Nature of Indian economy. Need for economic planning. Five-year plan models an assessment. Land reforms & agriculture. Application of science in agriculture. Industrial Growth. Capital formation and investment. Role of public sector & disinvestment. Development of infrastructure. National income. Public finance & fiscal policy. Price policy & public distribution. Consumer protection & marketing. Banking, money & monetary policy. Role of direct foreign investment. WTO-globalization & privatisation. Rural Welfare oriented programmes. HRD sustainable economic growth. Economic trend in Tamil Nadu. Earth and Universe. Solar System. Atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere. Monsoon, rainfall, weather & climate. Water resources rivers in India. Soil, minerals & natural resources. Natural Vegetation. Forest & wildlife. Agricultural pattern, livestock & fisheries. Transport & communication. Centres of trade, commerce & art. Social geography population density and distribution. Natural calamities disaster management.

H) TAMIL LANGUAGE TAMIL SOCIETY ITS

CULTURE AND HERITAGE

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National scientific laboratories. Science glossary. Physical quantities, standard and units. Mechanics and properties of matter. Force, motion and energy. Heal, light and sound. Magnetism, electricity and electronics. Atomic and nuclear physics. Astronomy and space science. Elements and compounds. Acids, bases and salts. Oxidation and reduction. Carbon, nitrogen and their compounds. Natural disasters safeguard measures. Chemistry of ores and metals. Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides. Biochemistry and Bio-Technology. Polymers and plastics. Electrochemistry. Main concepts of life science. The cell basic unit of life. Classification of living organism. Nutrition and dietetics. Respiration. Excretion of metabolic waste. Bio-communication. Blood and Blood circulation. Endocrine system.

I) TAMIL NADU ADMINISTRATON

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Sate government organization structure, functions and control mechanism. District administration - Role in peoples welfare oriented programmes. Industrial map of Tamil Nadu role of state govt. Public Services role of recruitment agencies. State finance resources, budget and financial administration. Use of IT in administration e-governance. Natural calamities strategic planning. Social welfare- government sponsored schemes.

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