Subject

Max Marks

Time

General Knowledge and General Science

200

3 Hours

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

·         Pre-historical sites of Rajasthan- from Palaeolithic to Chalcolithic and Bronze Age, Society and Culture of ancient Rajasthan.

·        Sources of Rajasthan History: Archaeological, Archival, Literary and Numismatic.

·        Political and Cultural achievements of prominent rulers of major dynasties–

·        Cooperation and Resistance with central power, Administrative and Revenue System in Medieval Rajasthan.

·        Political and Social condition in 18th-19th Century, Peasant and Tribal movements in 20th century, Praja Mandal movements and Mass awakening, Integration of Rajasthan.

·        Architectural Tradition of Rajasthan- temples, forts, palaces, Monuments, man-made waterbodies, Various schools of paintings and handicrafts: Performing Art: Folk Dances & Drama. Music (Classical and Folk) & Instruments.

·        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. Religious practices.

·        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; 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 & scientific development in Ancient India.

·        Indian Knowledge and Value System: Varna Ashram, Purushartha, Sanskara, Philosophy and Education System.

·        Sultanate Period: Achievements of prominent dynasties, Political & Cultural achievements of Vijaynagar empire.

·        Mughal Period: Administration and various policies; Marathas.

·        Development of Art & Architecture, literature, Paintings and Music during medieval period.

·        Religious movements and contribution of Bhakti & Sufi movement.

Modern Period (from early 19th century to 2000):

·        British Imperialism and Resistance – Maratha, Mysore, Sikh. Revolt of 1857. British Political, Economic and Administrative policies. Emergence of Nationalism, Socio religious movements The Freedom Struggle & Indian National Movement- Evolution, stages and major events. Revolutionary and various regional movements towards freedom and partition.

·        Post Independent Nation Building (up to 2000), Reorganization of state, Institutional building during Nehruvian age, Planning & Economic reforms, development of Science and Technology.

Geography of World and India

World Geography:

·        Physical Aspects: - Mountains, Plateaus, Plains & Deserts

·        Major Rivers & Lakes

·        Natural Vegetation

·        Agriculture: Type, Distribution & important crops

·        Major Industrial Regions and Industries.

·        Transport Network.

·        Environmental Issues- Desertification, Deforestation, Climate Change & Global Warming, Ozone Layer Depletion.

Geography of India:

·          Physiographic division

·          Climate

·          Major Rivers and Lakes

·          Irrigation

·          Agriculture: Important Crops

·          Minerals- Metallic and Non- Metallic

·          Major Industrial Regions and Important industries

Geography of Rajasthan

·          Rajasthan: Location, Extent and Physiography

·          Rivers and Lakes

·          Climatic characteristics

·          Natural Vegetation, Biodiversity & Conservation

·          Soil

·          Agriculture

·          Livestock

·          Irrigation

·          Population-Growth, Density, Literacy, Sex-ratio

·          Urbanization

·          Tribes

·          Minerals-Metallic & Non-Metallic

·          Tourism

Indian Constitution, Political System & Governance

·          Framing of the Constitution, Preamble, Citizenship, Fundamental Rights Directive Principles of State Policy and fundamental Duties.

·          Union Government- Executive, Legislature and Judiciary.

·          Union State Relations, Emergency provisions.

·          Urban and Rural local Government.

·          Election Commission, Union Public Service Commission, National Human Right Commission, National Commission for women, National Commission for Protection of Child Rights and Niti Aayog.

·          Public Policy, Citizen Charter, Social Audit and Grievance Redressal system.

·          Lokpal, Central Vigilance Commission, Central Information Commission.

·          Political and Administrative System of Rajasthan Governor, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers, Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, the Rajasthan High Court, Subordinate Courts and other judicial bodies, Advocate General.

·          Chief Secretary State Secretariate, Directorates of Various departments, Divisional Commissioner, District Collector / District Magistrate, Superintendent of Police, Sub divisional Officer, Tehsildar.

·          Rajasthan Public Service Commission, Rajasthan State Election Commission, Rajasthan Information Commission, Rajasthan State Women Commission, Board of Revenue, Lokayukt.

·          Administration of Panchayati Raj and Municipalities in Rajasthan.

Economic Concepts and Indian Economy

·          Economic Growth and Development. Environmental Degradation and Sustainable Development.

·          Measurement of Development–Conventional Method, Human Development Index and Related Indices.

·          Role of Monetary and Fiscal Policy in Economic Development. Recent Budget of Government of India and Resource Mobilization. Fiscal Federalism –Centre-State Financial Relations and Finance Commission.

·          Agricultural Development- Institutional and Technological Aspects. Reforms in Indian Agriculture. Challenges and Government Initiatives.

·          Industrial Growth, Pattern and Policy and Industrial Reforms. Economic Reforms Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization.

·          Role of Service Sector in Economic Growth-Challenges and Opportunities. Energy, Transportation and Communication.

·          Skill Development and Employment Generation– Programmes and Polices. Social Justice and Empowerment.

Economy of Rajasthan

·          Macro Overview of Economy and State budget.

·          Current Status, Issues and Government Initiatives of Agriculture, Industry and Service Sector.

·          Infrastructure Development: Energy, Transportation and Communication.

·          Rural Development, Panchayati Raj and State Finance Commission.

·          Basic Social Services – Education and Health.

·          Major Welfare Schemes of Government of Rajasthan.

Science & Technology

·          Basics of Everyday Science.

·          Computers, Information and Communication Technology.

·          Defence and Space Technology with special reference to India.

·          Inheritance and variation; Genetic Engineering, Biotechnology and Nanotechnology.

·          Human Health Care; Food and Nutrition; Diseases and Public Health Programs.

·          Environmental & Ecological Changes and their Impact assessment.

·          Biodiversity; Conservation of Natural Resources and Sustainable Development.

·          Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry and Animal Husbandry with special reference to Rajasthan.

·          Key Government Programs & Policies related to Science & Technology in Rajasthan and India

·          Recent Scientific & Technological advancements; Contribution of Indians in Science & Technology; Indigenization of Science & Technology

Reasoning & Mental Ability

Reasoning (Deductive, Inductive, Abductive):

·          Statement and Assumptions

·          Statement and Argument

·          Statements and Conclusion

·          Statement and Courses of Action

·          Analytical Reasoning/ Critical Reasoning

Mental Ability:

·          Number /Letter sequences

·          Coding/Decoding

·          Problems related to Relations

·          Direction sense test

·           Logical Venn diagram

·          Ranking and Sitting Arrangement

·          Shapes and their sub sections

Basic Numeracy:

·          Ratio, Proportion and Partnership, Profit and Loss

·          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 & Issues (with special reference to Rajasthan)

·          Important personalities, places, and contemporary issues of relevance.

·           Newly launched schemes, programs, and initiatives pertaining to welfare and development.

·          Major economic and political developments.

·          Significant events and achievements related to sports and games.

·          Major awards, publications and distinguished authors.

·          Rajasthan Public Examination (Measures for Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Act, 2022.