Combined Civil Service

Group I Service

Premilinary Examination

General Studies – Degree Standard

Objective type – 200 items & 300 marks

UNIT – I - General science :

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

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

Botany - 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

Zoology - Blood and blood circulation-Endocrine system-Reproductive system-Genetics the science of heredity-Environment, ecology, health and hygiene, Bio- diversity and its conservation-Human diseases, prevention and remedies-Communicable diseases and non- 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 terminology- Appointments-who 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 landmarks-Policy on environment and ecology

Economics- Current socio-economic problems-New 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 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 India - Pre-historic events -Indus valley civilization-Vedic, Aryan and Sangam age-Maurya dynasty-Buddhism and Jainism-Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas-Age 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 socio-economic factors-Social reforms and religious movements-India since independence-Characteristics of Indian 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 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 - Citizenship-rights 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 Schedule-VIII - Amendments to constitution - Schedules to constitution - Administrative reforms & tribunals- Corruption in public life - Anti-corruption 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 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- Banking, money & monetary policy - Role of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) - WTO-globalization & 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 rule-1857 Revolt- Indian National Congress - Emergence of national leaders- Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, Netaji -Growth of militant movements -Different modes of agitations-Era of 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 - 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 Multiple (LCM)-Ratio and Proportion-Simple interest-Compound interest-Area-Volume-Time 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

Questions

1.    Consider the following statements and correct choose option:
1.    The Theosophical Society was founded the United Kingdom by Madam H.P. Blavatsky and Colonel H. S. Olcott.
2.    The Theosophists advocated the revival and strengthening of the ancient religions of Hinduism, Zoroastrianism and Buddhism.
3.    Mrs. Annie Besant played an important role in the establishment of Central Hindu School, which was later developed by Gopal Krishna Gokhale into the Benaras Hindu University.
4.    The Theosophists recognized the doctrine of transmigration of the soul.
    (a)    1, 2 and 4    (b)    1, 2 and 3
    (c)    2, 3 and 4    (d)    2 and 4

2.    From the statements given below choose the correct option/s:
1.    The Union Cabinet approved acquisition of the State Bank of India Commercial and International Bank Ltd. (SBICI Bank Ltd.) by State Bank of India (SBI), in terms of sub-section (2) of section 35 of the State Bank of India Act, 1955.
2.    SBICI, with two branches in Mumbai, is a wholly owned subsidiary of State Bank of India (SBI) and functions as a private sector bank offering an array of financial products and services.
3.    SBICI Bank Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of SBI, which was set up in 1994 after taking over the Indian operations of the erstwhile Bank of Credit and Commerce International Ltd. (BCCI), which went into liquidation in 1991.
    (a)    1 and 2 only
    (b)    2 and 3 only
    (c)    3 only 
    (d)    All 1, 2 and 3
3.    Consider the following statements regarding Sayyid Ahmad Khan and Choose the correct option:
1.    In his view and interpretation of the Quran that conflicted with human reason, science or nature was in reality a misinterpretation.
2.    Promotion of Religious education remained his first task throughout his life.
3.    He believed that all religions had a certain underlying unity which could be called practical morality.
4.    He talked about Hindu Domination to prevent his followers from joining the rising national movement.
    (a)    1, 2 and 3    (b)    1, 2 and 4
    (c)    1 and 4    (d)    1, 3 and 4

4.    Choose the correct option/s regarding the entry of 'Water' in the 7th Schedule of Indian Constitution:
1.    It is in the Concurrent list.
2.    The Ashok Chawla panel has recommended that water should be put on the State List from the Concurrent List of the Constitution.
3.    The panel said that considering the recent imperatives, it has become necessary for the Union Government to have more effective control over water resources.
    (a)    1 and 2 only
    (b)    2 and 3 only
    (c)    3 only 
    (d)    None of the Above.

5.    Consider the following statements and choose the correct option:
1.    After 1920, Akali Movement rose in the Punjab with the aim of purifying the management of the gurudwaras.
2.    The Sikh masses led by the Akalis started in 1921 a powerful satyagraha against the mahants and the Governments.
3.    In 1881, the Rehnumai Mazdayasan Sabha or Religious Reform Association was started to reform the Parsi Community.
4.    Religious Reform Association initiated the modernisation of Parsi social customs regarding the education of women, marriage and the social position of women in general.
    (a)    1, 2 and 3    (b)    1, 2, 3 and 4
    (c)    1, 2 and 4    (d)    2, 3 and 4