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SYLLABUS DETAILED SYLLABUS SOURCES TO REFER TEST 1 Indian Historical Background: 9th NCERT: Democratic Regulating and Charter Acts, Politics 1 Polity-I Morley Minto reforms, Government of India Act, 10th NCERT: Democratic 1935 etc Making of the Politics 2 Constitution Salient features of the Constitution: 11th NCERT: Secularism, Federalism, Indian Constitution at Work Parliamentary government etc. Preamble of the Indian Polity by Constitution M Laxmikanth TEST 2 Indian The Union and its Territory 9th NCERT: Democratic Citizenship Fundamental Politics 1 Polity-II Rights Directive Principles 10th NCERT: Democratic Fundamental Duties Politics 2 Amendment of Constitution Basic Structure of the 11th NCERT: Indian Constitution Emergency Constitution at Work Provisions Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth TEST 3 Indian Constitutional Bodies 9th NCERT: Democratic (Election Commission, Union Politics 1 Polity-III Public Service Commission (UPSC), State Public Service 10th NCERT: Democratic Commission (SPSC), Finance Politics 2 Commission, CAG, Attorney general of India, Advocate 11th NCERT: Indian general of India, Special Constitution at Work officer for Linguistic Minorities, National Indian Polity by Commission for Scheduled M Laxmikanth Castes (NCSC), National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST), National Commission for Backward Castes (NCBC), etc Non-Constitutional Bodies( NITI Aayog, NHRC, Governing Council, SHRC, CIC, SIC, CVC, CBI, Lokpal, Lokayukta, NCPCR etc.) Central Government Old NCERT: Medieval India TEST 4 Indian (President, Vice- President, (SATISH CHANDRA), Polity-IV Prime minister, Central Class XIIth New NCERT - Council of Ministers) + State Themes in Government (Governor, Chief Indian History Part 2 Minister, State Council of Ministers, State Legislature) + Co-operative Societies, Official Language, Public Services Tribunals, Rights and Liabilities of the Government, Special Provisions relating to certain classes. Political parties, Representation of People Act, Elections, Anti Defection TEST 5 Revision Historical Background: 9th NCERT: Democratic Regulating and Charter Acts, Politics 1 (Polity-I + Morley Minto reforms, Polity II) Government of India 10th NCERT: Democratic Act,1935 etc. Making of the Politics 2 Constitution Salient features of the Constitution: 11th NCERT: Indian Secularism, Federalism, Constitution at Work Parliamentary government etc. Preamble of the Indian Polity by Constitution M Laxmikanth Constitutional Bodies (Election Commission, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), State Public Service Commission (SPSC), Finance Commission, CAG, Attorney general of India, Advocate general of India, Special officer for Linguistic Minorities, National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST), National Commission for Backward Castes (NCBC), etc. Non- Constitutional Bodies( NITI Aayog, NHRC, Governing Council, SHRC, CIC, SIC, CVC, CBI, Lokpal, Lokayukta, NCPCR etc.) Central Government 9th NCERT: Democratic TEST 6 Revision (President, Prime Minister, Politics 1 (Polity III Council of Ministers & + Polity IV) Parliament) + State 10th NCERT: Democratic Government (Governor, Chief Politics 2 Minister & Start Legislature) + Tribunals + Elections + 11th NCERT: Indian Political Parties Constitution at Work Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth" NOS. OF TEST NO. SUBJECT SOURCES QUESTIONS PREVIOUS YEAR UPSC CSE, TEST 7 INDIAN POLITY 100 CAPF, CDS AND ESE TEST NO. SYLLABUS DETAILED SYLLABUS SOURCES TO REFER TEST 8 Economic-I National Income Accounting Indian Economy by Ramesh ▪ Definition Singh, 11th NCERT: ▪ Concepts: GDP, GNP etc. Economics: Indian ▪ Measurement of national Economic Development income Money and Banking 12th NCERT: Economics: ▪ Function of Money, Macroeconomics Evolution of Money etc., Banking: Need of Banks, 12th NCERT: Economics: Functions, Types, Banking Microeconomics Reforms, Central Bank and its role Inflation and Employment ▪ Definition, types etc. TEST 9 Economic-II Government Budgeting and "Indian Economy by Ramesh Fiscal Policy Singh, 11th NCERT: ▪ Budgeting, types, its Economics: Indian Economic evolution in India, Development Process, Component etc. 12th NCERT: Economics: ▪ Public finance, Revenue and Macroeconomics Expenditure, Deficits, Taxes, Debts etc. 12th NCERT: Economics: Capital Market Microeconomics ▪ Terms and Concepts www.arthapedia.in Indian Economy (I) : "Indian Economy by Ramesh TEST 10 Economic-III Agriculture, Industry, Singh, 11th NCERT: Services, Infrastructure and Economics: Indian Communication, Five year Economic Development Plans, Economic Reforms since 1991 12th NCERT: Economics: Macroeconomics 12th NCERT: Economics: Microeconomics www.arthapedia.in Indian Economy(II) Indian Economy by Ramesh TEST 11 Economics-IV India and IMF, WTO, WIPO Singh, 11th NCERT: India and International Economics: Indian Institutions Economic Development IPRs + External Sector and Currency Exchange rates 12th NCERT: Economics: (BoP, BoT, International Macroeconomics trade, IMF, WTO, Trade policies, issues and challenges 12th NCERT: Economics: etc.) Microeconomics www.arthapedia.in TEST 12 Revision National Income Accounting : Indian Economy by Ramesh Definition, Concepts: GDP, Singh, 11th NCERT: (Economics I GNP etc.,Measurement of Economics: Indian Economic + Economics II) national income Money and Development Banking : Function of Money, Evolution of Money etc., 12th NCERT: Economics: Banking: Need of Banks, Macroeconomics Functions, Types, Banking Reforms, Central Bank and its 12th NCERT: Economics: role Inflation and Micro Economics Employment : Definition, types etc. Government www.arthapedia.in Budgeting and Fiscal Policy, Budgeting, types, its evolution in India, Process, Component etc.Public finance, Revenue and Expenditure, Deficits, Taxes, Debts etc. Capital Market Revision TEST 13 (Economics III Indian Economy (Full) + Economics IV) NOS. OF TEST NO. SUBJECT SOURCES QUESTIONS TEST PREVIOUS YEAR UPSC CSE, ECONOMY 100 14 CAPF, CDS AND ESE 100 TEST NO. SYLLABUS DETAILED SYLLABUS SOURCES TO REFER TEST 15 Geography-I Physical Geography of the 11th NCERT Geography: worldSolar System & the Fundamentals of Physical (Physical) Earth and basics oflatitude Geography and 11th NCERT Geography - longitudeGeomorphologyClim India Physical Environment atologyOceanographyBiogeo graphyNatural Hazards and Certificate physical and DisastersContinents (Land, Human Geography - Goh Climate, Resources etc.): Asia, Cheng Leong Africa, North America, South Orient Longman Atlas or America, Antarctica, Europe, Oxford Atlas and Australia TEST 16 Geography-II Economic and Human 12th NCERT: Geography - Geography - World Economic India People and Economy Geography of the world: 12th NCERT: Fundamental of primary, secondary, tertiary, Human Geography quaternary and quinary activities Human Geography Certificate Physical and of world World Population, Human Geography - Goh Distribution & Density, Races Cheng Leong & Tribes, Settlement & Orient Longman Atlas or Migration Oxford Atlas TEST 17 Geography-III Physical Geography of India 11th NCERT Geography - Introduction: Location, Area India Physical and Boundaries Environment & Indian Structure and Relief: Geography by Majid Hussain Physiographic Divisions & Atlas Drainage System Weather, Climate and Seasons Soils Natural Vegetation, Plant and Animal Life Economic and Human TEST 18 Geography-IV Geography - India : Agriculture, Land Resources, Water Resources, Mineral and Energy Resources, Industries, Transport and Communication, Foreign Trade, Population, Migration, Settlements TEST 19 Revision Economic and Human 11th NCERT Geography: Geography - WorldEconomic Fundamentalsof Physical (Geography I Geography of the world: Geography + Geography II) primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary and quinary 11th NCERT Geography - activities Human Geography India Physical Environment & of world World Population, 12th NCERT: Geography - Distribution & Density, Races India Peopleand Economy & Tribes, Settlement & Migration 12th NCERT: Fundamental of Human Geography Physical Geography of the Certificate Physical and world : Solar System & the Human Geography - Goh Earth and basics of latitude Cheng Leong and longitude, Geomorphology, Climatology, Orient Longman Atlas or Oceanography, Oxford Atlas Biogeography, Natural Hazards and Disasters, Continents (Land, Climate, Resources etc.): Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia. Physical Geography of India Revision TEST 20 + Human and Economic (Geography III Geography of India + Geography IV) NOS. OF TEST NO. SUBJECT SOURCES QUESTIONS PREVIOUS YEAR UPSC CSE, TEST GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA CAPF, CDS AND ESE 100 21 AND THE WORLD TEST NO. SYLLABUS DETAILED SYLLABUS SOURCES TO REFER Ecosystem and Ecology: "Selective study from NCERT TEST 22 Environment Terrestrial ecosystem, of Geography, Science, & Ecology Aquatic ecosystem, Biology, Chemistry, Ecosystem functions like Economics, class - 6-12, Apti energy flow, Food web, Plus Study Material, Shankar Biogeochemical cycle, IAS book on Environment, ecological succession etc. India Year Book, Reports of Biodiversity: Genetic, species Ministry of Environment, and ecosystem diversity; Forest & Climate Change Biodiversity Hotspots, conservation of Biodiversity like Insitu and Exsitu etc. Environmental Pollution: Air, water, soil, marine, noise, thermal and nuclear pollution. Mining and its impact etc. Environmental Impact Assessment Conservation of environment: Solid waste management, sustainable development, water conservation, rainwater harvesting, watershed management, wasteland reclamation etc. Climae Change: Melting of Selective study from TEST 23 Environment glaciers, global warming, NCERT of Geography, and Ecology National action plan, carbon Science, Biology, Chemistry, sequestration, carbon sink Economics, Class - etc. 6-12, Apti Plus Study Environmental Conferences Material, Shankar IAS book and conventions: Kyoto on Environment, India Year Protocol, Montreal Book, Reports of Ministry Protocol, Stockholm of Environment, Forest & convention, Convention to Climate Change Combat Desertification, CBD etc. Environmental Legislations: Environmental Protection Act 1986, Wildlife Protection Act 1972, Biodiversity Act 2002 etc. Environmental Organizations: UNFCCC, IUCN, CITES, Animal Welfare Board, National Ganga River Basin Authority etc. Wildlife Sanctuaries, National Parks and Biosphere Reserves Ecosystem and Ecology, Selective study from TEST 24 Revision- Biodiversity, Environmental NCERT of Geography, Environment Pollution, Conservation of Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Ecology environment, Economics, class - Environmental Impact 6-12, Apti Plus Study Assessment, Climate Material, Shankar IAS book Change, Environmental on Environment, India Year Conferences Book, Reports of Ministry and conventions, of Environment, Forest & Environmental Legislation, Climate Change Environmental Organizations & Wildlife Sanctuaries, National Parks and Biosphere Reserves TEST NO. SYLLABUS DETAILED SYLLABUS SOURCES TO REFER TEST 25 History of Architecture and Sculptures, Class XI NCERT – Religion and Philosophy, Introduction to Fine India Indian paintings, Indian Music, (Art & Culture) Art (part 1), Nitin Singhani's Indian Dances, Indian Indian Art and Culture Theatres, Indian cinema, Indian Language & Literature, Arts & Crafts, Science and Technology in Ancient India, Indo- Islamic Culture TEST 26 History of Ancient History : Prehistoric ▪ Class XIIth New NCERT - period, Harappan / Indus Themes in India Valley Civilization, Vedic Age, Indian History Part -1, (Ancient Mahajanapadas, Religious India) Reforms, Mauryan Age & Old NCERT: Ancient India(RS Post Mauryan Age, Sangam SHARMA) Age, Guptas Age & Post Guptas Age Medieval India : Early Old NCERT: Medieval India TEST 27 History of India Medieval Period , North India (SATISH CHANDRA), (Medieval India) & South India, Sultanate Class XIIth New NCERT - Period, The Delhi Sultanate, Themes in Vijayanagar & other Indian History Part 2 Kingdoms, Religious Movements, Bhakti Movement, Sufi Movement, Mughal Period, Maratha Confederacy India in the late Eighteenth NCERT Class 12th, India's TEST 28 History Century struggle for Independence- (Modern India-I) The Advent of the Europeans Bipan Chandra, Modern and British Conquest of India History of India, (Spectrum The British Administrative guide) Structure, Reform, Impact and Organization of Government of India Social – Religious Movements in 19th – 20th centuries Freedom Struggle The Revolt of 1857 & change after 1857, Moderate Phase (1885 – 1905) , Reforms / Acts / Committee, Congress, Session, Governor –General Viceroys, Policies, Tribal & Peasant Movements etc. Freedom Struggle: NCERT Class 12th, India's TEST 29 History of Extremist Phase (1905 –17) struggle for Independence- India (Modern : Emergence of Extremist & Bipan Chandra, Modern India-II) Leaders, The Partition of History of India, (Spectrum Bengal, Morley-Minto guide) Reforms, Swadeshi Movement, Home Rule; Freedom Struggle: The Gandhian Era (1917– 47) : Gandhi – Advent and Achievement, Rowlatt Act, Jallianawala Bagh Massacre and Khilafat Movement, Non- Cooperation, Civil Disobedience and Quit India Movement, British Response and Negotiations, INA and Subhash Chandra Bose Ancient History : Prehistoric "Old NCERT: Medieval India TEST 30 Revision period, Harappan / Indus (SATISH CHANDRA), (Ancient + Valley Civilization, Vedic Medieval Age, Mahajanapadas, Class XIIth New NCERT - Religious Reforms, Mauryan Themes in India) Age & Post Mauryan Age, Indian History Part 2" Sangam Age, Guptas Age & Class XIIth New NCERT - Post Guptas Age + Themes in Medieval India : Early Indian History Part -1, Medieval Period, North India, South India, Sultanate Old NCERT: Ancient India Period, The Delhi Sultanate, (RS SHARMA)" Vijayanagar & other Kingdoms, Religious Movements, Bhakti Movement, Sufi Movement, Mughal Period, Maratha Confederacy India at 18th Century + NCERT Class 12th, India's TEST 31 Revision Socio Reforms Movements struggle for Independence- (Modern-I + Freedom Struggle: Bipan Chandra, Modern + Modern-II) Extremist Phase (1905 –17) History of India, (Spectrum + Freedom Struggle: The guide) Gandhian Era (1917– 47) NOS. OF TEST NO. SUBJECT SOURCES QUESTIONS TEST PREVIOUS YEAR UPSC CSE, HISTORY 100 CAPF, CDS AND ESE 32 TEST NO. SYLLABUS DETAILED SYLLABUS SOURCES TO REFER Physics : Standards and General science reference TEST 33 Basics of units, Mechanics and Class 7 to 10 NCERT, For Science properties of matter, Heat, tech portion Science and Sound, Optics, Electricity Technology by and Magnetism, Atomic and Ravi Agrahari Nuclear physics ,Modern Physics, Astronomy and Space Science Chemistry :Matters and its nature, Chemical Reactions and Equations, Structure of the Atom, Periodic classification of elements, Chemical Bonding, Carbon and its compound, Acid, Bases and Salts, Metals and Non-metals, Thermodynamics, Nanotechnology, Agricultural Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Food Chemistry, Bio Chemistry, Polymers and Plastics Biology : Introduction, Cell Biology, Life processes, Biocommunication, Diseases and Defence Mechanism, Nutrition, Origin and Evolution of life, Genetics, Plant Biology Space technology - Special General Science reference TEST 34 Science and focus on ISRO, Defense, Class 7 to 10 NCERT, For Technology Biotechnology, Emerging tech portion Science and trends in Health, and Technology by disease. Nuclear Ravi Agrahari technology, ICT, Intellectual Also The Hindu Compilation Property Rights, Applied for Science and Technology Science like Nanotechnology, Emerging trends in Energy Physics, Chemistry and General Science reference TEST 35 Revision Biology + Space technology Class 7 to 10 NCERT, For (Basics of - Special focus on ISRO, tech portion Science and Defense, Biotechnology, Science and Technology by Emerging trends in Health, Ravi Agrahari Science and and disease. Nuclear Also The Hindu Compilation Technology technology, ICT, Intellectual for Science and Technology Property Rights, Applied Science like Nanotechnology, Emerging trends in Energy NOS. OF TEST NO. SUBJECT SOURCES QUESTIONS TEST ENVIRONMENT & SCIENCE 100 PREVIOUS YEAR UPSC CSE, 36 CAPF, CDS AND ESE AND TECHNOLOGY NOS. OF TEST NO. SUBJECT QUESTIONS TEST 1 CURRENT AFFAIRS MAY ’21-JUNE ’21 100 TEST 2 CURRENT AFFAIRS JULY ’21- AUG ’21 100 TEST 3 CURRENT AFFAIRS SEP ’21- OCT ’21 100 TEST 4 CURRENT AFFAIRS NOV ’21- DEC ’21 100 TEST 5 CURRENT AFFAIRS JAN ’22- FEB ’22 100 TEST 6 CURRENT AFFAIRS MAR ’22-APR ’22 100 TEST 7 CURRENT AFFAIRS MAY ’22 100 TEST NO. SOURCES TEST SYLLABUS TEST 1 FULL LENGTH TEST TEST 2 FULL LENGTH TEST TEST 3 FULL LENGTH TEST Indian Constitution, Political TEST 4 FULL LENGTH TEST System and Governance + Geography + History of India TEST 5 + Indian Economy & Social FULL LENGTH TEST Development + Ecology & Environment + General TEST 6 FULL LENGTH TEST Science + Current Affairs + Budget 2021 + Economic TEST 7 FULL LENGTH TEST Survey TEST 8 FULL LENGTH TEST TEST 9 FULL LENGTH TEST TEST 10 FULL LENGTH TEST ONLY PDF AVAILABLE TEST NO. SYLLABUS DETAILED SYLLABUS NOS. OF QUESTIONS TEST 54 CSAT Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude: Number series, HCF & LCM, Divisibility rules, Percentages, Profit & Loss, Averages, Mixtures & Alligations, Geometry, Data Interpretation, Linear Equations, Time Speed Distance, Time & Work, Pipes & Cisterns, Boats & Streams, 80 Permutations & Combinations, Sets & Venn diagrams, Data Interpretation Logical Reasoning: Clocks, Calendars, Syllogisms, Seating Arrangements, Blood Relations, Age Related problems, Cubes and Dices, Series & Coding, Directions TEST 55 CSAT Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude: Number series, HCF & LCM, Divisibility rules, Percentages, Profit & Loss, Averages, Mixtures & Alligations, Geometry, Data Interpretation, Linear Equations, Time Speed Distance, Time & Work, Pipes & Cisterns, Boats & Streams, 80 Permutations & Combinations, Sets & Venn diagrams, Data Interpretation Logical Reasoning: Clocks, Calendars, Syllogisms, Seating Arrangements, Blood Relations, AgeRelated problems, Cubes and Dices, Series & Coding, Directions Reading Comprehension, TEST 56 CSAT Quantitative Aptitude: Number series, HCF & LCM, Divisibility rules, Percentages, Profit & Loss, Averages, Mixtures & Alligations, Geometry, DataInterpretation, Linear Equations, Time Speed Distance, Time & Work, Pipes 80 & Cisterns, Boats & Streams, Permutations & Combinations, Sets & Venn diagrams, DataInterpretation Logical Reasoning: Clocks, Calendars, Syllogisms, Seating Arrangements, Blood Relations, AgeRelated problems, Cubes and Dices, Series & Coding, Directions Reading Comprehension, TEST 57 CSAT Quantitative Aptitude: Number series, HCF & LCM, Divisibility rules, Percentages, Profit & Loss, Averages, Mixtures & Allegation, Geometry, Data Interpretation, Linear Equations, Time Speed Distance, Time & Work, Pipes & Cisterns, Boats & 80 Streams, Permutations & Combinations, Sets & Venn diagrams, Data Interpretation Logical Reasoning: Clocks, Calendars, Syllogisms, Seating Arrangements, Blood Relations, Age Related problems, Cubes and Dices, Series & Coding, Directions Reading Comprehension, TEST 58 CSAT Quantitative Aptitude: Number series, HCF & LCM, Divisibility rules, Percentages, Profit & Loss, Averages, Mixtures & Alligations, Geometry, Data Interpretation, Linear Equations, Time Speed Distance, Time & Work, Pipes & Cisterns, Boats & 80 Streams, Permutations & Combinations, Sets & Venn diagrams, Data Interpretation Logical Reasoning: Clocks, Calendars, Syllogisms, Seating Arrangements, Blood Relations, Age Related problems, Cubes and Dices, Series & Coding, Directions Reading Comprehension, TEST 59 CSAT Quantitative Aptitude: Number series, HCF & LCM, Divisibility rules, Percentages, Profit & Loss, Averages, Mixtures & Alligations, Geometry, Data Interpretation, Linear Equations, Time Speed Distance, Time & Work, Pipes & Cisterns, Boats & 80 Streams, Permutations & Combinations, Sets & Venn diagrams, Data Interpretation Logical Reasoning: Clocks, Calendars, Syllogisms, Seating Arrangements, Blood Relations, Age Related problems, Cubes and Dices, Series & Coding, Directions. Reading Comprehension, TEST 60 CSAT Quantitative Aptitude: Number series, HCF & LCM, Divisibility rules, Percentages, Profit & Loss, Averages, Mixtures & Alligations, Geometry, Data Interpretation, Linear Equations, Time Speed Distance, Time & Work, Pipes & Cisterns, Boats & 80 Streams, Permutations & Combinations, Sets & Venn diagrams, Data Interpretation Logical Reasoning: Clocks, Calendars, Syllogisms, Seating Arrangements, Blood Relations, Age Related problems, Cubes and Dices, Series & Coding, Directions. MAINS TEST SERIES 2022 Test ID Subject Syllabus TEST 01 l Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, POLTY, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. SOCIAL l Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues JUSTICE and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of AND powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. WELFARE l Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. l Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries. l Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. l Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity. l Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. l Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. l Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. l Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. l Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. l Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. l Issues relating to poverty and hunger. Test ID Subject Syllabus TEST 02 l Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of AGRICULTURE, resources, growth, development and employment. ECONOMY, l Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. SECURITY l Government Budgeting. l Major crops cropping patterns invarious parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e- technology in the aid of farmers. l Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal- rearing. l Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management. l Land reforms in India. l Effects of liberalization on theeconomy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. l Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. l Investment models. l Linkages between development and spread of extremism. l Role of external state and non- state actors in creating challenges to internal security. l Challenges to internal security through communication networks, the role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-launderingand its prevention. l Security challenges and theirmanagement in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism. l Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate. Test ID Subject Syllabus TEST 03 l Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. SOCIETY, WORLD HISTORY, l Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and GEOGRAPHY, l Developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their MODERN remedies. HISTORY, ART l Effects of globalization on Indian society. AND CULTURE l Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism. l History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars. l Redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like Communism,Capitalism, socialism etc.- their forms and effect on the society. l Salient features of world’s physical geography. l Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc. l Geographical features and their location- changes in critical geographical features (including water bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. l Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent). l Factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries invarious parts of the world (including India). l Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events,personalities, issues. l The Freedom Struggle – itsvarious stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country. l Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. l Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Test ID Subject Syllabus TEST 04 l Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of AGRICULTURE, resources, growth, development and employment. ECONOMY, l Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. SECURITY, l Government Budgeting. SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, l Major crops cropping patterns invarious parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, ENVIRONMENT transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and AND DISASTER related constraints; e- technology in the aid of farmers. MANAGEMENT l Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal- rearing. l Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management. l Land reforms in India. l Effects of liberalization on theeconomy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. l Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. l Investment models. l Linkages between development and spread of extremism. l Role of external state and non- state actors in creating challenges to internal security. l Challenges to internal security through communication networks, the role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money- launderingand its prevention. l Security challenges and theirmanagement in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism. l Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate. l Science and Technology- developments and Test ID Subject Syllabus their applications and effects in everyday life. l Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. l Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nanotechnology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. l Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. l Disaster and disaster management. TEST 05 l Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, SOCIAL JUSTICE amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. AND WELFARE l Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. l Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. l Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries. l Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. l Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity. l Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. l Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. l Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. l Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. Test ID Subject Syllabus Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. l Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. l Issues relating to poverty and hunger TEST 06 l Science and Technology- developments and their applications SCIENCEAND and effects in everyday life. TECHNOLOGY, l Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization ENVIRONMENT of technology and developing new technology. AND DISASTER l Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, MANAGEMENT nanotechnology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. l Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. l Disaster and disaster management. TEST 07 l Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. SOCIETY,WORLD HISTORY, l Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and GEOGRAPHY, l Developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their MODERN remedies. HISTORY, ART l Effects of globalization on Indian society. AND CULTURE l Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism. l History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars. l Redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like Communism,Capitalism, socialism etc.- their forms and effect on the society. l Salient features of world’s physical geography. l Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc. l Geographical features and their location- changes in critical geographical features (including water bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. Test ID Subject Syllabus l Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent). l Factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India). l Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. l The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country. l Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. l Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. l Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. SOCIETY, WORLD TEST 08 HISTORY, l Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and GEOGRAPHY, l Developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their MODERN remedies. HISTORY, ART l Effects of globalization on Indian society. AND CULTURE l Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism. l History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars. l Redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like Communism,Capitalism, socialism etc.- their forms and effect on the society. l Salient features of world’s physical geography. l Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc. l Geographical features and their location- changes in critical geographical features (including water bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. l Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent). Test ID Subject Syllabus l Factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India). l Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. l The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country. l Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. l Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. TEST 09 l Important aspects of governance, transparency and GOVERNANCE accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, AND limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & INTERNATIONAL accountability and institutional and other measures. RELATIONS l Role of civil services in a democracy. l India and its neighbourhood- relations. l Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. l Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora. l Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. TEST 10 l Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and ETHICS consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships. Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values. l Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behavior; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion. Test ID Subject Syllabus l Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and non- partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections. l Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance l Case studies l Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and TEST 11 ETHICS consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships. Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values. l Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behavior; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion. l Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and non- partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections. l Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance l Case studies Test ID Subject Syllabus TEST 12 l Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and ETHICS consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships. Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values. l Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behavior; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion. l Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and non- partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections. l Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance l Case studies TEST 13 GS PAPER 1 FULL SYLLABUS TEST 14 GS PAPER 2 FULL SYLLABUS TEST 15 GS PAPER 3 FULL SYLLABUS TEST 16 GS PAPER 4 FULL SYLLABUS TEST 17 GS PAPER 1 FULL SYLLABUS TEST 18 GS PAPER 2 FULL SYLLABUS TEST 19 GS PAPER 3 FULL SYLLABUS TEST 20 GS PAPER 4 FULL SYLLABUS
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