| Syllabus |
Study and Question Practice |
| UNIT I – Modern history of India and Indian culture (All covered in Prelims Topics) |
| Advent of European invasion- Expansion and consolidation of British rule |
Std 8 – Advent of the Europeans
Std 8 – Anglo French Struggle (Carnatic Wars)
Std 11 – The Coming of Europeans |
| Effect of British rule on socio-economic factors |
Std 8 – Rule of English East India Company
Std 8 – Lord Cornwallis
Std 8 – Marquess of Hastings
Std 8 – Lord William Bentick
Std 8 – Lord Dalhousie
Std 12 – India under the English East India Company
Std 12 – Revenue Administration and Economic Policy of the British |
| Social reforms and religious movements |
Std 10 – Social and Religious Reform Movements in 19th Cen.
Std 10 – Social Transformation in Tamil Nadu
Std 12 – Educational and Social Reforms |
| India since independence |
Std 12 – His – India After Independence |
| Characteristics of Indian culture – Unity in diversity – race, colour, language, custom – India – a secular state – Organizations for fine arts, dance, drama, music |
Std 9 – Cultural Heritage of Tamil Nadu
Std 7 – Bakthi and Sufi movements
Std 11 – Bakthi Movement in Medieval India |
| Growth of rationalist, Dravidian movement in Tamil Nadu – Political parties and populist schemes |
Std 12 – Role of Tamil Nadu in the Indian National Movement
Std 12 – The Justice Party Rule |
| 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 |
Std 8 – The Great Revolt of 1857
Std 10 – Freedom Movement in India – Phase I
Std 10 – Great Revolt of 1857
Std 10 – Freedom Movement in India – Phase II
Std 12 – Indian National Movement (1885-1905)
Std 12 – Indian National Movement (1905 – 1916)
Std 12 – The Great Revolt of 1857
Std 12 – The Indian National Movements (1917-947)
Std 12 – Constitutional Development |
| Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle – Rajaji, VOC, Periyar, Bharathiar & Others |
Std 8 – Vellore Mutiny (1806)
Std 10 – Role of Tamil Nadu in Freedom Movement
Std 12 – Palayakkarar Rebellion
Std 12 – Vellore Mutiny
Std 12 – Role of Tamil Nadu in Indian National Movement |
| UNIT 2 – General Aptitude & Mental Ability |
| Conversion of information to data – Collection, compilation and presentation of data – Tables, graphs, diagrams – Parametric representation of data -Analytical interpretation of data – Percentage – Highest Common Factor (HCF) – Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) – Ratio and Proportion – Simple interest – Compound interest – Area – Volume- Time and Work – Probability |
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| Decision making and problem solving |
| Information technology – Basic terms, Communications – Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) – [ONLY MAINS TOPICS]* |
General reading of Computer Science – 11th Std Samacheer – Volume I |
| Basics in Computers / Computer terminology – [ONLY MAINS TOPICS]* |
| UNIT 3 – Role and impact of science and technology in the development of India and Tamil Nadu. |
| Nature of Universe – General Scientific laws – Inventions and discoveries – National scientific laboratories |
[Read from Lucent’s or Arihant’s General Studies] |
[More study materials will be posted in our website later] |
| Scientific instruments – Science glossary |
[Read from Lucent’s or Arihant’s General Studies] |
[More study materials will be posted in our website later] |
| Physical quantities, standards and units – Mechanics and properties of matter – Force, motion and energy – Heat, light and sound – Magnetism, electricity and electronics – Atomic and nuclear physics |
Std 6 – Measurement and Motion
Std 6 – Types of Energy
Std 6 – Light
Std 6 – Light
Std 6 – Magnetism
Std 7 – Measurement
Std 7 – Motion
Std 7 – Heat and Light
Std 7- Electricity
Std 8 – Measurements
Std 8 – Force and Pressure
Std 8 – Light and Sound
Std 8 – Electricity and Heat
Std 8 – Atomic Structure
Std 9 – Measurements and measuring instruments
Std 9 – Liquids
Std 9 – Motion
Std 9 – Work, power and energy
Std 9 – Sound
Std 9 – Heat and Gas laws
Std 9 – Atomic Structure
Std 10 – Measuring instruments
Std 10 – Laws of Motion and Gravitation
Std 10 – Electricity and Energy
Std 10 – Magnetic effect of electric current and light |
| Astronomy and space science |
[Read from Lucent’s or Arihant’s General Studies] |
| Elements and compounds – Acids, bases and salts – Oxidation and reduction – Carbon, nitrogen and their compounds |
Std 6 – Chemistry in Daily life
Std 6 – Separation of Substances
Std 6 – Changes around us
Std 7 – Matter in our surroundings
Std 7 – Matter and its nature
Std 7 – Combustion and Flame
Std 8 – Elements and Compounds around us
Std 9 –Is matter around us pure?
Std 9 – Periodic Classifications of elements
Std 9 – Chemical equation
Std 10 – Solutions
Std 10 – Chemical Reactions
Std 10 – Carbon and its compounds |
| Natural disasters – safeguard measures |
Std 7 – Disaster and Disaster Management
Std 8 – Responding to Disasters
Std 9 – Disaster Management
Std 10 – Disaster Risk Reduction |
| Chemistry of ores and metals |
Std 8 – Coal and Petroleum |
| Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides – Biochemistry and biotechnology – Polymers and plastics – Electrochemistry |
[Read from Lucent’s or Arihant’s General Studies] |
| Main concepts of life science – The cell – basic unit of life |
Std 6 – Cell Structure
Std 7 – Animals in daily life
Std 7 – Plant Morphology
Std 8 – Crop production and management
Std 9 – Cells
Std 10 – Life Processes |
| Classification of living organism |
Std 6 – Diversity of Organisms
Std 7 – Basis of Classification
Std 8 – Pictorial feature of Plant Kingdom
Std 8 – Microorganisms
Std 9 – Animal Kingdom |
| Nutrition and dietetics – Respiration |
Std 7 – Nutrition in Plants and Animals
Std 7 – Respiration in Plants and Animals
Std 9 – Structure and physiological functions of plants |
| Excretion of metabolic waste |
[covered in zoology general topics] |
| Bio – communication |
|
| Blood and blood circulation – Reproductive system |
Std 9 – Human Body organ system
Std 10 – Structure and Functions of Human Body Organ System
Std 10 – Reproduction in plants
Std 10 – A representative study of mammals |
| Endocrine system |
[covered in zoology general topics] |
| Animals, plants and human life |
Std 6 – The World of Plants |
| Govt. policy /organizations on Science and Technology – Role, achievement & impact of Science and Technology – Energy – self sufficiency – oil exploration – Defence Research Organization – Ocean research and development – [MAINS ONLY TOPIC]* |
[This is more generalised Topic. Regular reading of Current Affairs, particularly Science topics in current affairs can be enough] |
| Genetics – the science of heredity |
Std 10th – Hereditary and Evolution. |
| Environment, ecology – Bio-diversity and its conservation |
Std 6 –Our Environment
Std 7 – Eco System
Std 7 – Water a precious resource
Std 8 –Air, Water and Soil Pollution
Std 8 – Diversity in Living organisms
Std 8 – Conservation of Plants and Animals
Std 9 – Bio Geo Chemical cycle
Std 9 – Pollution and ozone depletion
Std 10 – Conservation of Environment
Std 10 – Waste water management |
| Health and hygiene – Human diseases, prevention and remedies – Communicable diseases and non – communicable diseases |
Std 6 – Food Habits
Std 7 – Human body form and function
Std8 – Reaching the age of Adolescence
Std 9 – Improvement in food resources
Std 10 – Immune system |
| Alcoholism and Drug abuse |
Std 9 – Addiction and Healthy lifestyle |
| Computer science and advancement – [MAINS ONLY TOPIC]* |
[Covered in Volume-I Computer Science] |
| Genetic Engineering – [MAINS ONLY TOPIC]* |
|
| Remote sensing and benefits – [MAINS ONLY TOPIC]* |
Std 10 – Remote Sensing |
| Paper II |
| Syllabus |
Study and Question Practice |
| UNIT – I – Indian polity and emerging political trends across the world affecting India and Geography of India |
Indian polity
Constitution of India – Preamble to the constitution – Salient features of constitution – Union, state and territory – Citizenship – rights and duties – Fundamental rights – Directive principles of state policy – Fundamental duties |
Std 7 – Political Parties
Std 7 – Our Nation
Std 7 – Indian Constitution
Std 9 – Rights and Duties of Citizens
Std 10 – Democracy
Std 10 – Unity in Diversity |
| Human rights charter – [MAINS ONLY TOPIC]* |
Std 8 – Human Rights and U.N.O |
| Union executive – Union legislature – parliament – State executive – State legislature – assembly – Status of Jammu & Kashmir – Local government – panchayat raj – Indian federalism – center 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 – Election Commission Union and State -Official language and Schedule – VIII – Amendments to constitution – Schedules to constitution |
Std 9 – The Union Government
Std 9 – The State Government
Std 12 – Indian Government and Politics
Std 12 – Organisation of State Government – Tamil Nadu
Std 12 – Local Self Government in Tamil Nadu
Std 12 – Pol. Science – Section 1.5 (Welfare State)[The above topics cover only some syllabus. It is important to read other topics from either Lucent or Arihant’s General Studies
Or
Indian Polity by Laxmikanth] |
| a. Emerging political trends across the world affecting India |
Foreign Affairs with special emphasis on India’s relations with neighbouring countries and in the region -Security and defence related matters – Nuclear policy, issues and conflicts-The Indian Diaspora and its contribution to India and the world.
– [MAINS ONLY TOPIC]* |
Std 7 – United Nations Organisation
Std 10 – India and World Peace
[Generalised knowledge of Current Political Trends is needed – Reading of Current Affairs can be enough] |
| b. Geography of India |
| Earth and universe – Solar system |
Std 6 – The Earth and the Solar System
Std 6 – Rotation and Revolution of Earth
Std 6 – The Earth we live in
Std 6 – Maps and Globe
Std 7 – The Earth Its Structure and tectonic movements
Std 9 – Tamil Nadu ; Physiography of Tamil Nadu
Std 10 – India Location and Physiography |
| Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate |
Std 7 – Weather and Climate
Std 9 – Climate of Tamil Nadu
Std 10 – India Climate |
| Water resources – rivers in India |
[More study materials will be posted in our website later] |
| Soil, minerals & natural resources |
Std 7 – The Surface of Earth and changing face of Earth
Std 8 – Resources and their types
Std 8 – Resources and Economic activities
Std 8 – Types of Primary Activities; Mining
Std 8 – Industries; Types of Industries
Std 9 – Resources of Tamil Nadu
Std 9 – Tamil Nadu Manufacturing Industries
Std 10 – India Natural Resources
Std 10 – India Industries |
| Forest & wildlife |
Std 9 – Environmental Issues
Std 9 – Conservation of Resources and Sustainable Development
Std 10 – Environmental Issues |
| Agricultural pattern, livestock & fisheries |
Std 8 – Agriculture; Crops
Std 9 – Tamil Nadu Agriculture
Std 10 – India Agriculture |
| Population – density and distribution |
Std 8 – Population Growth and Distribution; Population and Resources
Std 9 – Tamil Nadu Population |
| Natural calamities – disaster management |
Std 7 – Disaster and Disaster Management
Std 8 – Responding to Disasters
Std 9 – Disaster Management
Std 10 – Disaster Risk Reduction |
| Transport including surface transport and communication- Social Geography |
Std 8 – Trade
Std 8 – Transport and Communication
Std 9 – Tamil Nadu Transport and Communications
Std 9 – Tamil Nadu Trade
Std 10 – India Trade Transport and Communications |
| Atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere |
Std 7 – An Introduction to Oceanography |
| Natural vegetation |
[More study materials will be posted in our website later] |
| Bottom topography of Indian ocean, Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal – [MAINS ONLY TOPIC]* |
[More study materials will be posted in our website later] |
| Climate change – impact and consequences – mitigation measures – Pollution Control |
[More study materials will be posted in our website later] |
| 2. Candidates need to choose either General Tamil or General English – basic level. |
3. Administration of Union and States with special reference to Tamil Nadu
– [MAINS ONLY TOPIC]* |
| State government organization – structure, functions and control mechanism – District administration -role in people’s welfare oriented programmes |
(Previously covered in Indian Polity Topics)
[Read Tamil Nadu oriented Schemes] |
| Industrial map of Tamil Nadu |
(Covered in Geo Topics) |
| Role of state government -Public Services – role of recruitment agencies – State finance — resources, budget and financial administration |
(Previously covered in Indian Polity Topics)
[More study materials will be posted in our website later] |
| Use of IT in administration — e-governance in the State |
(Generalised Topics – Read E-Governance related schemes)
[More study materials will be posted in our website later] |
| Natural calamities – Disaster Management Union and State -strategic planning in the State |
(Covered in Geo Topics) |
| Social welfare – Government sponsored schemes with reference to Tamil Nadu |
Std 7 – Legislation and welfare schemes for children and women.
[More study materials will be posted in our website later] |
| Union government organization – structure, functions and control mechanism – Relationship between State and Union |
(Covered in Polity Topics) |
| Industrial map of India |
(covered in Geo topics) |
| Role of Union government – Public Services — role of recruitment agencies in Union Government – Union finance — resources, budget and financial administration – Use of IT in administration — e-governance in Union Government – Social welfare – government sponsored schemes by Government of India |
(Covered in Polity Topics)
(Selective reading of Indian Polity by Laxmikanth will help more) |
| Paper III |
| Syllabus |
Study and Question Practice |
| I. Current events of national and international importance |
| Latest diary 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 personalities & places in news – Sports & games – Books & authors – Awards & honours – Cultural panorama – Latest historical events – Policy on environment and ecology – India and its neighbours – 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 |
Read Current Affairs directly from https://www.tnpsc.academy/ Current Affairs Section https://www.tnpsc.academy/current-affairs/ – tnpsc.Academy doesn’t lists the important news alone, rather you will get an overall view of the relevant issues with it’s backgrounds and needed facts (which you cannot find in any newspaper or magazine or other listed current affairs sites). This will make you to answer any current affairs questions in tnpsc exams. tnpsc.Academy also provides exam oriented current affairs compilation. |
| 2. Current Economic Trends: Indian economy and Impact of global economy on India |
| a. Indian economy
Nature of Indian economy – Five – year plan models – an assessment – Land reforms & agriculture – Application of science in agriculture – Industrial growth |
Std 6 – Economics An Introduction
Std 10 – Indian Economy after Independence
Std 9 – Indian Currency
Std 11 – Economic Planning
Std 11 – Agriculture
Std 11 – Industrial Sector |
| Capital formation and investment – National income – HRD – sustainable economic growth – Public finance & fiscal policy – Price policy & public distribution – Energy Different sources and development |
Std 7 – Factors of Production
Std 7 – Tax and its Importance
Std 9 – Equilibrium Price
Std 9 – Demand and Supply
Std 10 – National Income
Std 11 – Economic Growth and Development
Std 11 – National Income
Std 11 – Human Resource Development
Std 12 – Fiscal Policy |
| Role of public sector & disinvestment – Development of infrastructure – Consumerism & Consumer protection |
[More study materials will be posted in our website later] |
| Banking, money & monetary policy – Role of Foreign Direct Investment -WTO – Liberalisation globalization & privatization |
Std 8 – Money savings and Investment
Std 11 – Banking
Std 11 – Foreign Trade
Std 12 – Monetary Policy
[more study materials will be posted in our website later] |
| Rural welfare oriented programmes |
Std 8 – Socio Economic Problems
Std 11 – Population
Std 11 – Poverty and Unemployment
(Also covers welfare oriented schemes) |
| Economic trend in Tamil Nadu |
[More study materials will be posted in our website later] |
| Finance Commission – Planning Commission – National Development Council – Poverty Alleviation Programmes. |
[more study materials will be posted in our website later] |
| b. Impact of global economy on India – [MAINS ONLY TOPIC]* |
Impact of the Economic Crisis on India :
(a) Offshoot of Globalized Economy – (b) Aspects of Financial Turmoil in India – Capital Outflow – Impact on Stock and Forex Market – Impact on the Indian Banking System – Impact on Industrial Sector and Export Prospect – Impact on Employment – Impact on Poverty – (c) Indian Economic Outlook. |
Std 12 – Eco – Market Structure and Pricing
(Need Generalised reading of Current Economic Trends from Current Affairs) |
India’s Crisis Responses and Challenges:
(a) State of Economy in Crisis Times – (b) RBI’s Crisis Response – (c) Government’s Crisis Response – (d) The Risks and Challenges – Monetary policy – Fiscal Policy – Financial stability |
(Covered in Economy Topics) |
| The Options Ahead: Diversifying Exports – Boosting Domestic Consumption – Enhancing Public Spending – Generating Employment – Provisioning credit to Productive Sectors – Need for Structural Reforms – Increased purchasing power of the people. |
[more study materials will be posted in our website later] |
| 3. Socio Economic Issues in India/ Tamil Nadu – [MAINS ONLY TOPIC]* |
| Population Explosion – Unemployment issues in India & Tamil Nadu – Child Labour – Economic Issues (a) Poverty (b) Sanitation- Rural and Urban (c) Corruption in public life – Anti -Corruption measures – CVC, Lok-adalats, Ombudsman, CAG. |
Std 11 – Population
Std 11 – Poverty and Unemployment(Selective Reading of Indian Polity by Laxmikanth helps for the polity oriented topics) |
| Illiteracy –Women Empowerment- Role of the Government Women Empowerment Social injustice to womenfolk – Domestic violence, dowry menace, sexual assault |
Std 8 – National Integration
(Socio economic problems covered in previous topics) |
| Loss of cultural heritage due to economic development – Urbanization and its impact on the society – Impact of violence on the growth of the nation – Religious violence, Terrorism and Communal violence – Regional Disparities – Problems of Minorities – Human Rights issues – Right to information – Central and State Commission – Faith and conflict among legislature, executive, judiciary and media. – Education – Linkage between Education and Economic Growth. – Community Development Programme – Employment Guarantee Scheme – Self Employment and Entrepreneurship Development – Role of N.G.O’s in Social Welfare – Government Policy on Health. |
Std 9 – Contemporary Social Issues in T.N.
(Generalised topics – More study materials will be posted in our website later) |
