Pre Syllabus

History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Rajasthan

• Pre-historical sites of Rajasthan- from Palaeolithic to Chalcolithic and Bronze Age.
• Historical Rajasthan: Important historical centres of Early Christian Era. Society, Religion and Culture in Ancient Rajasthan.
• Political and Cultural achievements of prominent rulers of major dynasties - Guhila, Pratihar, Chauhan, Parmar, Rathore, Sisodiya and Kachchawa. Administrative and Revenue System in Medieval Rajasthan.
• Emergence of Modern Rajasthan: Agents of Social Awakening in Rajasthan during 19th-20th Centuries. Political Awakening: role of newspapers and political institutions. Tribal and Peasant movements in 20th century, Praja Mandal movements in various princely states during 20th century. Integration of Rajasthan.
• Architectural Tradition of Rajasthan- temples, forts, palaces and man- made water bodies; Various schools of paintings and handicrafts.
• Performing Art: Classical Music and Classical Dance; Folk Music & Instruments; Folk Dances & Drama.
• Language & Literature: Dialects of Rajasthani Language. Literature of Rajasthani language and Folk literature.
• Religious Life: Religious Communities, Saints and Sects in Rajasthan. Folk Deities of Rajasthan.
• Social Life in Rajasthan: Fairs and festivals; Social customs and traditions; attires and ornaments.
• Leading Personalities of Rajasthan.

Indian History

• Ancient & Medieval Period:

  • Cultural Foundations of India - Indus and Vedic Age; Renunciatory tradition and new religious ideas of 6th Century BC- Ajivakas, Buddhism and Jainism.
  • Achievements of prominent rulers of major dynasties: Maurya, Kushan, Satavahan, Gupta, Chalukya, Pallava and Chola.
  • Art and Architecture in Ancient India.
  • Development of Language and Literature in Ancient India: Sanskrit, Prakrit and Tamil.
  • Sultanate Period: Achievements of prominent Sultanate Rulers. Cultural achievements of Vijaynagar.
  • Mughal Period: Political challenges and reconciliation- Afghan, Rajput, Deccan States & Maratha.
  • Development of Art & Architecture, Paintings and Music during medieval period.
  • Religious & Literary contribution of Bhakti & Sufi movement.

• Modern Period (from early 19th century to 1964):

  • Evolution of Modern India & Emergence of Nationalism: Intellectual awakening; Press; Western education. Socio- religious reforms during 19th century: various leaders and institutions.
  • The Freedom Struggle & Indian National Movement- its various stages, streams and important contributors, contributions from different parts of the country.
  • Post-independence Nation Building: The linguistic reorganisation of the states, Institutional building during Nehruvian age, Development of science and technology.

Geography of World and India

• World Geography:

  • Major Landforms- Mountains, Plateaus, Plains & Deserts
  • Major Rivers & Lakes
  • Types of Agriculture
  • Major Industrial Regions
  • Environmental Issues- Desertification, Deforestation, Climate Change & Global Warming, Ozone Layer Depletion

• Geography of India:

  • Major Landforms- Mountains, Plateaus, Plains
  • Mechanism of Monsoon & Rainfall distribution
  • Major Rivers & Lakes
  • Major Crops- Wheat, Rice, Cotton, Sugarcane, Tea & Coffee
  • Major Minerals- Iron ore, Manganese, Bauxite, Mica
  • Power Resources- Conventional & Non-Conventional
  • Major Industrial Regions.
  • National Highways & Major Transport Corridors

Geography of Rajasthan

• Major physiographic regions and their characteristics
• Climatic characteristics
• Major Rivers & Lakes
• Natural Vegetation & Soil
• Major Crops- Wheat, Maize, Barley, Cotton, Sugarcane & Bajra
• Major Industries
• Major Irrigation Projects & Water Conservation Techniques
• Population-Growth, Density, Literacy, Sex-ratio & Major Tribes
• Minerals- Metallic & Non-Metallic
• Power Resources- Conventional & Non-Conventional
• Biodiversity & its Conservation
• Tourist Centres & Circuits

Indian Constitution, Political System & Governance

• Indian Constitution: Philosophical Postulates-

  • Constituent Assembly, Salient features of Indian Constitution, Constitutional Amendments.
  • Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, Fundamental Duties.

• Indian Political System:

  • President, Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Parliament, Supreme Court & Judicial Review.
  • Election Commission of India, Comptroller and Auditor General, NITI Aayog, Central Vigilance Commission, Lokpal, Central Information Commission, National Human Rights Commission.
  • Federalism, Democratic Politics in India, Coalition Governments, National Integration.

Political and Administrative System of Rajasthan

• State Political System:

  • Governor, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers, Legislative Assembly, High Court.

• Administrative System:

  • District Administration, Local Self Government, Panchayati Raj Institutions.

• Institutions:

  • Rajasthan Public Service Commission, State Human Rights Commission, Lokayukt, State Election Commission, State Information Commission.

• Public Policy & Rights:

  • Public Policy, Legal Rights and Citizen's Charter.

Economic Concepts and Indian Economy

• Basic Concepts of Economics

  • Basic Knowledge of Budgeting, Banking, Public Finance, Goods and Service Tax, National Income, Growth and Development
  • Accounting- Concept, Tools and Uses in Administration
  • Stock Exchange and Share Market
  • Fiscal and Monetary Policies
  • Subsidies, Public Distribution System
  • e-Commerce
  • Inflation- Concept, Impact and Control Mechanism

• Economic Development & Planning

  • Major Sectors of Economy: - Current Status, Issues & Initiatives of Agriculture, Industry, Service and Trade sectors
  • Major Economic Problems and Government Initiatives. Economic Reforms and Liberalization

• Human Resource and Economic Development

  • Human Development Index
  • Happiness Index
  • Poverty and Unemployment: - Concept, Types, Causes, Remedies and Current Flagship Schemes.

Social Justice and Empowerment

• Provisions for Weaker Sections.

Economy of Rajasthan

• Macro overview of Economy.
• Major Agricultural, Industrial and Service Sector Issues.
• Growth, Development and Planning.
• Infrastructure & Resources.
• Major Development Projects.
• Major Welfare Schemes of State Government for SC/ST/Backward Classes/ Minorities/ Disabled Persons, Destitute, Women, Children, Old Age People, Farmers & Labourers.

Science & Technology

• Basics of Everyday Science.
• Computers, Information and Communication Technology.
• Defence Technology, Space Technology and Satellites.
• Nanotechnology, Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering.
• Food and Nutrition, Blood Groups and Rh Factor.
• Health care; Infectious, Non-Infectious and Zoonotic diseases.
• Environmental and Ecological Changes and their Impact.
• Biodiversity, Conservation of Natural Resources and Sustainable Development.
• Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry and Animal Husbandry with special reference to Rajasthan.
• Development of Science and Technology with special reference to Rajasthan.

Reasoning & Mental Ability

• Logical Reasoning (Deductive, Inductive, Abductive):

  • Statement and Assumptions
  • Statement and Argument
  • Statements and Conclusion
  • Statement and Courses of Action
  • Analytical Reasoning

• Mental Ability:

  • Number /Letter sequences
  • Coding/Decoding
  • Problems related to Relations
  • Direction sense test
  • Logical Venn diagram
  • Mirror / Water images
  • Shapes and their sub sections

• Basic Numeracy:

  • Ratio, Proportion and Partnership
  • Percentage
  • Simple and Compound Interest
  • Perimeter and Area of Plane figures
  • Data Analysis (Tables, Bar diagram, Line graph, Pie-chart)
  • Mean(Arithmetic, Geometric and Harmonic), Median and Mode
  • Permutation and Combination
  • Probability (Simple Problems)

Current Affairs

• Major Current Events and Issues of Rajasthan, India and International Importance.
• Persons, Places and Institutions in News.
• Games and Sports related activities.