200

Questions

300

Total Marks

Prelims Units

Mains Papers

3 Hrs

Exam Duration

Preliminary Examination Syllabus

General Studies (Degree Standard) — 200 Questions — 300 Marks

General Science

Scientific Knowledge & Scientific Temper
Physics — Universe, Force, Motion, Energy
Chemistry — Elements, Compounds, Acids, Bases
Biology — Evolution, Genetics, Physiology, Nutrition, Health

Current Events

History — Latest Diary of Events, National Symbols, Awards
Polity — Political Parties, Welfare-oriented Schemes
Geography — Latest geographical events and updates
Economics — Current economic trends
Science & Technology — Latest updates and innovations

III

Geography of India

Location, Physical Features, Monsoon, Rainfall, Weather
Water Resources, Rivers, Soil, Minerals, Natural Resources
Forest and Wildlife
Agricultural Pattern
Transport, Communication, Population Density
Natural Calamities, Disaster Management
Environmental Pollution

History and Culture of India

Indus Valley Civilization
Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals, and Marathas
Age of Vijayanagaram and Bahmani Kingdoms
South Indian History
Change and Continuity in the Socio-Cultural History of India
Characteristics of Indian Culture — Unity in Diversity

Indian Polity

Constitution of India — Preamble, Salient Features
Union, State, and Union Territory
Citizenship, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, DPSP
Union Executive & Legislature, State Executive & Legislature
Local Governments — Panchayat Raj
Spirit of Federalism, Election, Judiciary
Corruption in Public Life, Anti-corruption Measures
Lokpal, Lokayukta, RTI, Empowerment of Women

Indian Economy

Nature of Indian Economy, Five-year Plan Models
Revenue — GST
Structure of Indian Economy and Employment Generation
Land Reforms and Agriculture, Science & Technology in Agriculture
Industrial Growth
Rural Welfare-oriented Programmes
Social Problems — Population, Education, Health, Employment, Poverty

VII

Indian National Movement

National Renaissance
Emergence of Leaders — B.R. Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh, Bharathiar, V.O. Chidambaranar, Jawaharlal Nehru, Kamarajar, Mahatma Gandhi, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Thanthai Periyar, Rajaji, Subash Chandra Bose
Different Modes of Agitation
Era of Partition

VIII

History, Culture, Heritage & Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu

History of Tamil Society, Archaeological Discoveries — Keezhadi
Tamil Literature from Sangam Age to Contemporary Times
Thirukkural — Significance as Secular Literature, Relevance to Everyday Life, Humanism, Socio-politico-economic Relevance
Role of Tamil Nadu in Freedom Struggle
Early Agitations Against British Rule
Evolution of 19th & 20th Century Socio-Political Movements — Justice Party, Self Respect Movement, Dravidian Movement

Development Administration in Tamil Nadu

Human Development Indicators in Tamil Nadu
Political Parties and Welfare Schemes
Geography of Tamil Nadu and its Impact on Economic Growth
Social Justice and Social Harmony as Cornerstones of Socio-Economic Development
Education and Health Systems in Tamil Nadu

Aptitude and Mental Ability (SSLC Standard)

Simplification, Percentage
HCF, LCM, Ratio and Proportion
Simple Interest, Compound Interest
Area, Volume, Time and Work
Logical Reasoning — Puzzles, Dice, Visual Reasoning, Alpha-numeric Reasoning, Number Series

Main Examination Syllabus

Descriptive — 4 Papers (Paper I is Qualifying; Papers II, III, IV for Ranking)

QUALIFYING Paper I — Tamil Eligibility Test (SSLC Standard)

Translation — Tamil to English & English to Tamil
Precis Writing
Comprehension
Hints Development
Essay Writing on various topics including Thirukkural
Letter Writing

RANKING Paper II — General Studies I

Unit I — Modern History of India and Indian Culture
Unit II — Social Issues in India and Tamil Nadu
Unit III — General Aptitude & Mental Ability (SSLC Standard)

RANKING Paper III — General Studies II

Unit I — Indian Polity and Emerging Political Trends Across the World Affecting India
Unit II — Role and Impact of Science & Technology in the Development of India
Unit III — Tamil Society — Its Culture and Heritage

RANKING Paper IV — General Studies IV

Unit I — Geography of India with Special Reference to Tamil Nadu
Unit II — Environment, Bio-Diversity, and Disaster Management
Unit III — Indian Economy — Current Economic Trends and Impact of Global Economy on India

TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus