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Test 1:[08.08.2009(Sat)2PM-5PM] indian polity.

 

Test 2:[15.08.2009(Sat)2PM-5PM] MODERN HISTORY.

 

Test 3:[22.08.2009(Sat)2PM-5PM] ROLE AND IMPACT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.

 

Test 4:[29.08.2009(Sat)2PM-5PM] INDIAN ECONOMY + Geography of India.

 

test 5:[05.09.2009(Sat)2PM-5PM] SOCIAL ISSUES + TAMIL NADU ADMINISTRATION.

 

Test 6:[12.09.2009(Sat)2PM-5PM] TAMIL LANGUAGE, SOCIETY, CULTURE & HERITAGE.

 

test 7:[19.09.2009(Sat)2PM-5PM] CURRENT AFFAIRS + STATISTICS.

 

FULL TEST 8:[25.09.2009(Fri) 2PM-5PM] GK Paper-1.

FULL TEST 9:[26.09.2009(Sat) 2PM-5PM] GK Paper-2.

 

TNPSC GROUP-I DETAILED SYLLABUS

 

PAPER-1

  

1)MODERN HISTORY OF INDIA AND INDIAN CULTURE

 

 

 

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 India’s culture

Unity in diversity: race, colour, language, custom

India- a secular state

Characters for fine arts, dance, drama, music,

Growth of nationalist, Dravidian movement in TN

Political parties and populist schemes

National renaissance

Early uprising against British rule

1857 Revolt

Indian National Congress

Emergence of national leaders

Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore

Growth of militant movements

Different modes of agitations.

Era of different Acts & Pacts

World War & final phase struggle

Communalism lead to partition

Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle – Rajaji, VOC,

     Periyar & others.

  

 

2)  CURRENT EVENTS OF NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL IMPORTANCE

Latest dairy of events-national/international

National symbols

Profile of states,

Defence, national security and terrorism

Geographical landmarks

World organizations pacts and summits

Latest inventions on science & technology

Eminent persons & places in news

Sports & Games

Books & Authors

Awards & honours

Cultural panorama

Latest historical events

Policy on environment and ecology

India and its neighbours

Current socio-economic problems

Natural disasters – safeguard measures

Latest Terminology.

Appointments – who is who?

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

New economic policy & govt sector

Mass media & communication.

 

 

 

3) STATISTICAL ANALYSIS, GRAPHS AND DIAGRAMS

Conversion of information to classified data.

Collection, compilation and presentation of data.

Tables, graphs and diagrams.

Parametric representation of data.

Analytical interpretation of data

School Arithmetic

Basics in computers/Computer terminology

Numerical ability

Behavioural ability

Logical reasoning

Information Technology

  

 

4) SOCIAL PROBLEMS AND OTHER CURRENT SENSITIVE ISSUES

Bonded labour

Child labour

Problems of Minorities

Problems to SC/ST, Untouchability

Poverty, unemployment, illiteracy and population

Corruption in public life – control and preventive mechanism

Terrorism – cause, effect and  control mechanism – social vis-à-vis legal measures

Human Rights problems – people’s  awareness to solutions and organisations

Public grievances  -  redressal  mechanism

Role of NGO’s in recent times

Role of women is empowerment of women

Criminalisation of politics and electoral system

Faith and conflict among the pillars of democracy –legislature, executive, judiciary and press.

  

 

PAPER-2

 

1) INDIAN POLITY

Constitution of India

Preamble to the constitution

Salient feature of constitution

Union, State and territory

Citizenship rights and duties

Fundamental rights

Directive principles of state policy

Fundamental duties

Human rights charter

Union executive

Union legislature – Parliament

State executive

State legislature – assembly

Status of Jammu & Kashmir

Local government – Panchayat Raj

Indian federalism – centre state relations.

Judiciary in India – Rule of law Due process of law

Emergency provisions

Civil services in India

Administrative challenges in a welfare state

Complexities of district administration

Elections

Official language and Schedule –VIII

Amendment of Constitution

Schedules to Constitution

 

 

 

2) Indian economy and geography of India

Nature of Indian economy

Need for economic planning

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

Consumer protection & marketing

Banking, money & monetary policy

Role of direct foreign investment

WTO-globalization & privatisation

Rural Welfare oriented programmes

HRD sustainable economic growth

Economic trend in Tamil Nadu

Earth and Universe

Solar System

Atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere

Monsoon, rainfall, weather & climate

Water resources – rivers in India

Soil, minerals & natural resources

Natural Vegetation

Forest & wildlife

Agricultural pattern, livestock & fisheries

Transport & communication

Centres of trade, commerce & art

Social geography – population – density and distribution

Natural calamities – disaster management

 

3) RATE AND IMPACT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE DEVELOPMETN OF INDIA

Nature of universe

General Scientific laws

Scientific instruments

Inventions and discoveries

National scientific laboratories

Science glossary

Physical quantities, standard and units

Mechanics and properties of matter

Force, motion and energy

Heal, light and sound

Magnetism, electricity and electronics

Atomic and nuclear physics

Astronomy and space science

Elements and compounds

Acids, bases and salts

Oxidation and reduction

Carbon, nitrogen and their compounds

Natural disasters – safeguard measures

Chemistry of ores and metals

Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides

Biochemistry and  Bio-Technology

Polymers and plastics

Electrochemistry

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

Blood and Blood circulation

Endocrine system

Reproductive system

Animals, plants and human life

Govt. policy / organizations on S & T

Role, achievement & impact of S & T

Energy – self sufficiency – oil exploration

Defence Research Organization

Ocean research and development

Genetics – the science of heredity

Environment, ecology, health and hygiene

Human diseases, prevention and remedies

Computer science and advancements

General Engineering

Remote sensing and Benefits

 

4) TAMIL LANGUAGE – TAMIL SOCIETY – IT’S CULTURE AND HERITAGE

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5) TAMIL NADU ADMINISTRATON

Sate government organization – structure, functions and control mechanism

District administration - Role in people’s welfare oriented programmes

Industrial map of Tamil Nadu role of state govt.

Public Services – role of recruitment agencies

State finance – resources, budget and financial administration

Use of IT in administration – e-governance

Natural calamities – strategic planning

Social welfare- government sponsored schemes.