Syllabus Covered

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COMBINED CIVIL SERVICES - I
Group I Services (Preliminary Examination)
General Studies Degree standard
TOPICS FOR OBJECTIVE TYPE
UNIT – I General science:
Physics: Universe General Scientific laws Scientific instruments Inventions and discoveriesNational scientific laboratoriesScience glossaryMechanics and properties of matterPhysical quantities, standards and unitsForce, motion and energy electricity and Magnetism electronics & communications Heat, light and soundAtomic and nuclear physicsSolid State PhysicsSpectroscopy – Geophysics Astronomy and space science.
Chemistry: Elements and CompoundsAcids, bases and salts Oxidation and reduction – Chemistry of ores and metals Carbon, nitrogen and their compounds Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticidesBiochemistry and biotechnologyElectrochemistry Polymers and plastics
Botany: Main Concepts of life scienceThe cellbasic unit of lifeClassification of living organismNutrition and dieteticsRespirationExcretion of metabolic wasteBio communication
Zoology: Blood and blood circulationEndocrine systemReproductive system Genetics the science of heredityEnvironment, ecology, health and hygiene, Bio diversity and its conservationHuman diseases, prevention and remedies Communicable diseases and non communicable diseasesAlcoholism and drug abuseAnimals, plants and human life
UNIT II - Current Events
History Latest diary of events – National National symbols Profile of States Defence, national security and terrorismWorld organizationspacts and summits Eminent persons & places in newsSports & gamesBooks & authors Awards & HonoursCultural panoramaLatest historical events India and its neighbours Latest terminology Appointmentswho is who?
Political Science India’s 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
Geography Geographical landmarksPolicy on environment and ecology
Economics Current socioeconomic problemsNew economic policy & govt. sector
Science: Latest inventions on science & technology Latest discoveries in Health Science Mass media & communication.
UNIT – III Geography
Earth and Universe Solar system Atmosphere hydrosphere, lithosphere Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate Water resources rivers in India Soil, minerals & natural resourcesNatural vegetationForest & wildlifeAgricultural pattern, livestock & fisheriesTransport & communicationSocial geography – populationdensity and distributionNatural calamities – disaster managementClimate change impact and consequences mitigation measures Pollution Control
UNIT – IV History and culture of India
Prehistoric events Indus valley civilizationVedic, Aryan and Sangam ageMaurya dynastyBuddhism and Jainism Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and MarathasAge of Vijayanagaram and the bahmanisSouth Indian historyCulture and Heritage of Tamil peopleAdvent of European invasionExpansion and consolidation of British ruleEffect of British rule on socioeconomic factorsSocial reforms and religious movementsIndia since independenceCharacteristics of Indian cultureUnity in diversity –race, colour, language, customIndiaas secular stateOrganizations for fine arts, dance, drama, musicGrowth of rationalist, Dravidian movement in TNPolitical parties and populist schemes – Prominent personalities in the various spheres – Arts, Science, literature and Philosophy – Mother Teresa, Swami Vivekananda, Pandit Ravishankar , M.S.Subbulakshmi, Rukmani Arundel and J.Krishnamoorthy etc.
UNIT – V INDIAN POLITY
Constitution of India Preamble to the constitution Salient features of constitution Union, State and territory Citizenshiprights amend duties Fundamental rights Fundamental duties Human rights charter Union legislature – Parliament State executive State Legislature – assembly Status of Jammu & Kashmir Local government – panchayat raj – Tamil Nadu Judiciary in India – Rule of law/Due process of law Indian federalism – center – state relations Emergency provisions Civil services in India Administrative challenges in a welfare state Complexities of district administration Elections Election Commission Union and State Official language and ScheduleVIII Amendments to constitution Schedules to constitution Administrative reforms & tribunals Corruption in public life Anticorruption measures – Central Vigilance Commission, lokadalats, Ombudsman, Comptroller and Auditor General of India. Right to information Central and State Commission Empowerment of women Voluntary organizations and public grievances redressal Consumer protection forms
UNIT – VI INDIAN ECONOMY
Nature of Indian economy Fiveyear plan modelsan assessment Land reforms & agriculture Application of science in agriculture Industrial growth Capital formation and investmentRole of public sector & disinvestmentDevelopment of infrastructure National income Public finance & fiscal policy Price policy & public distribution Banking, money & monetary policy Role of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) WTOglobalization & privatization Rural welfare oriented programmes Social sector problems – population, education, health, employment, poverty HRD – sustainable economic growth Economic trends in Tamil Nadu Energy Different sources and development Finance Commission Planning Commission National Development Council.
UNIT – VII INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT
National renaissance Early uprising against British rule1857 Revolt Indian National Congress Emergence of national leaders Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, Netaji Growth of militant movements Different modes of agitationsEra of different Acts & PactsWorld war & final phase struggle Communalism led to partition Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle Rajaji, VOC, Periyar, Bharathiar & Others Birth of political parties /political system in India since independence
UNIT – VIII – APTITUDE & MENTAL ABILITY TEST
Conversion of information to data Collection, compilation and presentation of data Tables, graphs, diagrams Parametric representation of dataAnalytical interpretation of data Simplification PercentageHighest Common Factor (HCF)Lowest Common Multiple (LCM)Ratio and ProportionSimple interestCompound interestAreaVolumeTime and Work Behavioral ability Basic terms, Communications in information technology Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Decision making and problem solving Logical Reasoning Puzzles – Dice Visual Reasoning Alpha numeric Reasoning Number Series Logical Number/Alphabetical/Diagrammatic Sequences.

Note: The same syllabus is followed for other exams too.
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