TNPSC GROUP 1 Prelims Exam Syllabus

TNPSC GROUP 1 Prelims Exam Syllabus

General Studies (OBJECTIVE TYPE)

UNIT - I General Studies

Physics - Universe - General Scientific laws - Scientific instruments - Inventions and discoveries-National scientific laboratories-Science glossary-Mechanics and properties uf maller-Physical quantities, standards and units-Force, motion and energy- electricity and Magnetism - electronics & communications - Heat, light and sound-Atomic aml nuclear physics-Solid State Physics-Spectroscopy - Geophysics - Astronomy and space science .

Chemistry - Elements and Compounds-Acids, bases and salts - Oxidation and reduction - Chemistry of o res and metals -Carbon, nitrogen and their compounds-Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides-Biochemistry and biotechnulugy-Electrochemistry-Polymers and plastics

Botany - Main Concepts of life science-The cell-basic unit uf life-Classification of living organism-Nutrition anrl dietetics-Respiration-Excretion of metabolic waste-Biocommunication

Zoology - Blood and blood circulation-Endocrine system-Reproductivity system-Genetics the science of heredity-Environment, ecology, health and hygiene, Bio- diversity and its conservation-Human diseases, prevention and remedies-Cummunicahle diseases and nun- communicable diseases-Alcoholism and drug abuse-Animals, plants and human life

UNIT - II. Current Events

History - Latest diary of events - National - National symbols -Profile of States-Defence. national security and terrorism-World organizations-pacts and summits-Eminent persons & places in news-Sports & games-Books & authors -Awards & honours-Cultural panorama-Latest historical events- India and its neighbours- Latest terminulugy Appoin tments-who is who?

Politkal 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 Volunta1y organizations & Govt,- Welfare oriented govt. sc:hemes, the ir utility

Geography - Geographical landmarks-Policy on environment and ecology

Economics- Current socio-economic problems-New economic policy & govt. sector

Science - Lalest inventions on science & technology - Latest discoveries in Health Science - Mass media & communication

UNlT - III Geography

Earth and Universe - Solar system - Atmosphere hydrosphere, lithosphere -Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate - Water resources - rivers in India - Soil, minerals & natural resources-Natural vegetation-Forest & wildlife-Agricultural pattern, livestock & fisheries-Transport & communication-Social geography - population-density and distribution-Natural calamities - disaster management-Climate change - impact and consequences - mitigation measures-Pollution Control

UNIT - IV History and culture of lndia

Pre-historic events -Indus valley civilization-Vedic, Aryan and Sangam age-Maurya dynasty-Buddhism and JainismGuplas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas-Agc of Vijayanagaram and the bahmanis South Indian history-Culture and Heritage of Tamil people-Advent of European invasion-Expansion and consolidation of British rule-Effect of British rule on socioeconomic factors-Social reforms and religious movements-India since independance - Characteristics of lndian culture-Unity in diversity - race, colour, language, custom India-as secular state-Organizations for fine arts. dance, drama, music-Growth of rationalist, Dravidian movement in TN-Political parties and populist schemes - Prominent personolities 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 lndia - Preamble to the constitution - Salient features of constitution - Union, State and territory - Citizenship-rights amend duties - Fundamental rights - Fundamental duties - Human rights charter - Union legislature - Parliarnent - 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 lndia - Administralive challenges in a welfare state - Complexities of district administration - Elections - Election Comrnission Union and State - Official language and Schedule-VII - Amendments to constitulion - Schedules to constitution - Administrative reforms & tribunals- Corruption in public life - Anticorruption measures - Central Vigilance Commission, lok-adalats, 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 - Five-year plan modelsan 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- Banking, money & monetary policy - Role of Foreign Direct Investment (FD!) - WTO-globalization & privatization - Rural welfare oriented programmes - Social sector problems - population, educ;:ition, 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 rule-1857 Revolt- Indian National Congress - Emergence of national leaders- Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, Netaji -Growth of militant movements -Different modes of agitations-Era uf different Acts & Pacts-World 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 TESTS

Conversion of information to data Collection, compilation and presentation of data - Tables, graphs, diagrams - Parametric representation of data-Analytical interpretation of data -Simplification- Percentage-Highest Common Factor (HCF)-Lowest Common Mulliple (LCM)-Ratio and Proportion-Simple interest-Compound interest-Area-Volume-Time and Work- Behavioral ability - Basic terms. Communications in informabon technology - Application of Information and communication Technology (ICT) - Decision making and problem solving

Logical Reasoning Puzzles - Dice - Visual Reasoning- Alpha numeric Reasoning - Number Series - Logic Number/ Alphabetical/Diagrammatic Sequences