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This Preparation Strategy exclusively focuses on TNPSC Group 1 Exams (Combined Civil Services Examination I). If you wish to prepare for all TNPSC Exams in one single preparation, read our Integrated Preparation Strategy for TNPSC exams (includes Group 1, Group 2, Group 2A, Group 3, Group 4, VAO and Others).

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If you are new to tnpsc exams, we recommend you to read our Integrated Preparation Strategy before starting this Group 1 preparation strategy as our Integrated Preparation Strategy will give you an overall view about tnpsc exam preparation. Most of your doubts about tnpsc exam preparation will be cleared by our tnpsc integrated preparation strategy.

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Note: This Preparation Strategy for TNPSC Group 1 Exams has been updated with the present trend (2016 tnpsc exams). It is a very lengthy post. Sorry for that, but it is worth to read till the end so as to prepare for TNPSC Group 1 Effectively.

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How to get a TOP RANK in TNPSC Group 1 Exam?

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As we have already said in our Integrated Preparation Strategy, you can achieve a top rank in tnpsc group 1 exam if you are doing the Smart Preparation (rather than Hard Preparation) in Right Time.

How to go with this Smart Preparation? It is very simple, you need to know

What to study to complete the overall preparation

Where to study and

How to study

It is important to keep your preparation SMART and also to be in RIGHT TIME. Knowing the above, you can start your preparation in a smarter way. What it means by completing in Right Time? TNPSC Group 1 exam has a different aspect of preparation than other tnpsc exams. So, knowing that and preparing in a better way will let you to complete your preparation in Right Time so that you can achieve a Top Rank.

[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion style=”outline” color=”turquoise” c_icon=”chevron” active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”What is different in Group 1?” tab_id=”1480695265408-7bd8b569-4841″][vc_column_text]Group 1 doesn’t have a second paper in prelims like General Tamil (or) General English (as in Group 2, Group 2A, Group 3, Group 4 etc). Also prelims will have 200 questions.

The Mains (written exam) Paper of Group 1 has three papers and it has different preparation strategy as it is fully written exam. Finally the Interview and Mains mark will be taken for the merit list.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][vc_column_text]So, start your preparation as both for Prelims and Mains (with written practice) so that, you can complete your tnpsc group 1 preparation in RIGHT TIME so as to achieve a top rank. (We have covered how to do this in under How to Study sub-heading below)

What to Study to Complete the Overall Preparation:

What to study is what TNPSC has given us as the Syllabus and Exam Pattern.[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_tabs style=”outline” color=”turquoise” alignment=”center” active_section=”1″][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-building-o” add_icon=”true” title=”Prelims” tab_id=”1480695600319-d35fcefd-cf71″][vc_column_text]TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Pattern:

General Studies – 150 Questions

Aptitude & Mental Ability – 50 Questions

Total – 200 Questions (300 Marks – 3 Hours )

The Prelims Syllabus Topics can be summarised as

Science

Physics, Chemistry, Botany &Zoology

Current Affairs of

History, Polity, Geography, Economy & Science

Geography

History and Culture of India

Indian Polity

Indian Economy

Indian National Movement

Aptitude and Logical Reasoning

It is important to note that, Aptitude and Reasoning alone have 50 questions (75 marks). So give much importance to aptitude and reasoning also (we have seen many tnpsc aspirants not giving importance to Aptitude and Reasoning, hence worth mentioning).

TNPSC has given a clear cut syllabus for above topics. It is important to know from where to study those topics. The breakup of Syllabus and detailed analysis to study those syllabus topics is given below.

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Paper I – 300 Marks (3 Hours)

Paper II – 300 Marks (3 Hours)

Paper III – 300 Marks (3 Hours)

Interview – 120 Marks

Total – 1020 Marks

Note: TNPSC has not given any specific instructions about question pattern in the Mains Written Papers. Based on the previous years question papers we have analysed the present tend of Mains Written exam and have given about that in our Mains Preparation – How to study sub-heading.

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Where to Study the above syllabus

TNPSC Group 1 Exam Syllabus Analysis

This section covers the books and study materials for the above syllabus. This TNPSC Group 1 exam preparation strategy focuses on giving you the simplified books rather than listing complicated and costly study materials. We are not just going to list the books needed for each syllabus. Instead, each and every topic will be analysed separately and individual topic oriented preparation chapters will be specified. As we have already pointed out in our Integrated Preparation Strategy this Group 1 preparation strategy too relies on Samacheer Books. You can read the importance of Samacheer books for TNPSC Exam preparation here.

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Sub	Topics	Where to Study
Science
P H Y	Mechanics and properties of matter	Std 9 – Liquids
	Physical quantities, standards and units	Std 6 -Measurement and Motion Std 7 – Measurement Std 8 – Measurements Std 9 – Measurements and measuring instruments Std 10 – Measuring instruments
	Force, motion and energy	Std 6 – Types of Energy Std 7 – Motion Std 8 – Force and Pressure Std 9 – Motion Std 9 – Work, power and energy Std 10 – Laws of Motion and Gravitation
	electricity and Magnetism, Electronics	Std 6 – Magnetism Std 7- Electricity Std 8 – Electricity and Heat Std 10 – Electricity and Energy Std 10 – Magnetic effect of electric current and light
	Heat, light and sound	Std 6 – Light Std 7 – Heat and Light Std 8 – Light and Sound Std 9 – Sound Std 9 – Heat and Gas laws
	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]
	Atomic and nuclear physics	Std 8 – Atomic Structure Std 9 – Atomic Structure
	Electronics & communications – Solid State Physics – Spectroscopy – Geophysics – Astronomy and space science.	[Read from Lucent’s or Arihant’s General Studies]
C H E	Elements and 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 10 – Solutions
	Acids, bases and salts	Std 10 – Chemical Reactions
	Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides	[Read from Lucent’s or Arihant’s General Studies]
	Oxidation and reduction	[covered in Acids, bases and salts topics]
	Chemistry of ores and metals	Std 8 – Coal and Petroleum
	Carbon, nitrogen and their compounds	Std 9 – Chemical equation Std 10 – Carbon and its compounds
	Biochemistry and biotechnology – Electrochemistry – Polymers and plastics	[Read from Lucent’s or Arihant’s General Studies]
B O T	Main Concepts of life science	Std 7 – Animals in daily life Std 7 – Plant Morphology Std 8 – Crop production and management 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
	The cell – basic unit of life	Std 6 – Cell Structure Std 9 – Cells
	Excretion of metabolic waste	[covered in zoology general topics]
	Bio-communication
Z O O	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
	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 Std 8 – Reaching the age of Adolescence Std 9 – Improvement in food resources Std 10 – Immune system
	Animal, Plant and Human Life	Std 6 – The World of Plants
	Endocrine system	[covered in zoology topics above]
	Genetics the science of heredity	Std 10 – Hereditary and Evolution
	Alcoholism and drug abuse	Std 9 – Addiction and Healthy lifestyle
Current Affairs
H I S	Latest diary of events – National – National symbols – Profile of States – Eminent persons & places in news-Sports & games – Books & authors -Awards & honours- India and its neighbours	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.
	Latest historical events – Appointments – who is who?
	Defence, national security and terrorism – World organizations – pacts and summits – Cultural panorama – Latest terminology
P O L. S C I	Problems in conduct of public elections – Political parties and political system in India- Public awareness & General administration – Welfare oriented govt. schemes, their utility
	Role of Voluntary organizations & Govt.
	India’s foreign policy – Latest court verdicts – public opinion
G E O	Geographical landmarks
G E O	Policy on environment and ecology
E C O	Current socio-economic problems
E C O	New economic policy & govt. sector
S C I	Latest inventions on science & technology
S C I	Latest discoveries in Health Science – Mass media & communication
G E O G R A P H Y	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]
	Climate change – impact and consequences – mitigation measures-Pollution Control	[More study materials will be posted in our website later]
HIS & CUL of IND	Indus Valley Civilization	Std 6 – Indus Valley Civilization Std 9 – Ancient Civilizations
	Guptas	Std 6 – India After Mauryas Std 11 – Post Mauryan Empire Std 11 – Gupta Empire
	Delhi Sultans	Std 7 – The Kingdoms of the Deccan Std 7 – Arab and Turkish invasion Std 7 – Sultanate of Delhi Std 9 – Medieval Age Std 11 – Early Medieval India Std 11 – Delhi Sultanate Std 11 – India under the Delhi Sultanate
	Mughals and Marathas	Std 8 – The Great Mughals Std 8 – Rise of the Marathas Std 11 – The Mughal Empire Std 11 – India under the Mughals Std 11 – The Marathas
	Age of Vijayanagaram and Bhamanis	Std 7 – The Vijayanagar and Bhamani Kingdoms Std 11 – The Vijayanagar and Bhamani Kingdoms
	South Indian history – Culture and Heritage of Tamil people	Std 7 – The South Indian Kingdoms Std 8 – The Nayak Rule in Tamil Country Std 8 – The Rule of Marathas of Thanjavur Std 9 – Cultural Heritage of Tamil Nadu Std 11 – South Indian Kingdom – I Pallavas Std 11 – South Indian Kingdom – II Chalukyas and Rashtrakutas Std 11 – Imperial Cholas Std 11 – The Spread of Indian Culture in Other Asian Countries
	India since independence	Std 12 – India After Independence
	Characteristics of Indian culture – Unity in diversity – race, colour, language, custom – India-as secular state	Std 7 – Bakthi and Sufi movements Std 11 – Bakthi Movement in Medieval India
	Growth of rationalist, Dravidian movement in TN – Political parties and populist schemes	Std 12 – Role of Tamil Nadu in the Indian National Movement Std 12 – The Justice Party Rule
	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 19^th Cen. Std 10 – Social Transformation in Tamil Nadu Std 12 – Educational and Social Reforms
	Organizations for fine arts, dance, drama, music- Prominent personalities in the various spheres – Arts, Science, literature and Philosophy – Mother Teresa, Swami Vivekananda, Pandit Ravishankar, M.S.Subbulakshmi, Rukmani Arundel and J.Krishnamoorthy etc.	[General Topics – Some overall view is enough]
	Pre-historic events	Std 6 – Pre Historic Period Std 11 – Pre Historic India and Harappan Culture
	Vedic, Aryan and Sangam age	Std 6 – Ancient Tamil Nadu Std 6 – The Vedic Period Std 11 – The Vedic Culture Std 11 – Sangam Age
	Maurya dynasty	Std 6 – The Raise of Kingdoms Std 7 – The North Indian Kingdoms – The Rajputs Std 11 – The Raise of Magadha and Alexander’s Invasion Std 11 – Mauryan Empire
	Buddhism and Jainism	Std 6 – Jainism and Buddhism Std 9 – Intellectual awakening of 6^th Century BC Std 11 – Jainism and Buddhism
IND P O L I T Y	Constitution of India – Preamble to the constitution – Salient features of constitution – Union, State and territory – Citizenship – rights amend duties Fundamental rights – Fundamental duties – Human rights charter – Union legislature – Parliament – State executive – State Legislature assembly – Local government – panchayat raj – Tamil Nadu – Judiciary in India – Rule of law/Due process of law – Elections – Official Language and Schedule VIII Corruption in public life – Anti- corruption measures – Central Vigilance Commission, lok-adalats, Ombudsman, Comptroller and Auditor General of India – Right to information – Empowerment of women – Consumer Protection Forms	Std 7 – Our Nation Std 7 – Indian Constitution Std 9 – The Union Government Std 9 – The State Government Std 9 – Rights and Duties of Citizens Std 10 – Consumer Rights Std 12 – Indian Government and Politics Std 12 – Organisation of State Government – Tamil Nadu Std 12 – Local Self Government in Tamil Nadu[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]
	Status of Jammu & Kashmir – Indian federalism – center – state relations- Emergency provisions – Election Commission Union and State – Amendments to constitution – Schedules to constitution – Administrative reforms & tribunals- Central and State Commission
	Civil services in India – Administrative challenges in a welfare state – Complexities of district administration – Voluntary organizations and public grievances redressal
IND E C O N O M Y	Nature of Indian economy	Std 6 – Economics An Introduction Std 10 – Indian Economy after Independence Std 9 – Indian Currency
	Five-year plan models – an assessment	Std 11 – Economic Planning [more study materials will be posted in our website later]
	Land reforms & agriculture – Application of science in agriculture	Std 11 – Agriculture
	Industrial growth	Std 11 – Industrial Sector
	Rural welfare oriented programmes – Social sector problems – population, education, health, employment, poverty	Std 8 – Socio Economic Problems Std 11 – Population Std 11 – Poverty and Unemployment
	Economic trends in Tamil Nadu	[More study materials will be posted in our website later]
	Role of public sector & disinvestment – Development of infrastructure	[More study materials will be posted in our website later]
	National income – HRD – sustainable economic growth – Energy Different sources and development	Std 7 – Tax and its Importance Std 10 – National Income Std 11 – Economic Growth and Development Std 11 – National Income Std 11 – Human Resource Development
	Finance Commission – Planning Commission – National Development Council	[more study materials will be posted in our website later]
	Capital formation and investment – Public finance & fiscal policy – Price policy & public distribution	Std 7 – Factors of Production Std 9 – Equilibrium Price Std 9 – Demand and Supply Std 12 – Fiscal Policy
	Banking, money & monetary policy	Std 8 – Money savings and Investment Std 11 – Banking Std 12 – Monetary Policy
	Role of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) – WTO – globalization & privatization	Std 11 – Foreign Trade [more study materials will be posted in our website later]
IND N A T I O N A L M O V.	National Renaissance – Emergence of national leaders – Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, Different modes of agitations	Std 10 – Freedom Movement in India – Phase I Std 12 – Indian National Movement (1885-1905) Std 12 – Indian National Movement (1905 – 1916)
	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
	Early uprising against British rule – 1857 Revolt	Std 8 – The Great Revolt of 1857 Std 10 – Great Revolt of 1857 Std 12 – The Great Revolt of 1857
	Indian National Congress – Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, Netaji – Growth of militant movements – Communalism led to partition – Birth of political parties /political system	Std 10 – Freedom Movement in India – Phase II Std 12 – The Indian National Movements (1917-947)
	India since independence	Std 12 – India After Independence
	Era of different Acts & Pacts – World war & final phase struggle	Std 12 -Constitutional Development
A P P S	Conversion of information to data – Collection, compilation and presentation of data – Tables, graphs, diagrams- Analytical interpretation of data – Simplification – Percentage – Highest Common Factor (HCF) – Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) – Ratio and Proportion – Simple interest – Compound interest – Time and Work	Prepare for Apps and Logical Reasoning directly from our website www.tnpsc.Academy/aptitude Don’t READ more no. of Apps, rather PRACTICE needed limited Apps and Reasoning from our site. Each topic is covered based on TNPSC exam point of view so as to make you to prepare for all TNPSC Exams such as Group 1, Group 2, Group 2A, Group 3, Group 4, VAO and Others. You will get example questions and also practice questions so as to make you to get familiar. We highly recommend to go through all our Apps and Logical topics so as to get top rank in TNPSC Exams.
	Area-Volume- Decision making and problem solving
	Parametric representation of data-Basic terms, Communications in information technology – Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)-Behavioural ability
MENTAL ABILITY	Puzzles –Visual Reasoning- Number Series – Dice – Alpha numeric reasoning
MENTAL ABILITY	Logical Number/ Alphabetical/ Diagrammatic Sequences

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We know that, TNPSC Group 1 Main exam is a written exam with 3 papers. If we go through the syllabus of these 3 papers, we can analyse that, nearly 60-70% portions are already covered in the Prelims paper itself. The only difference is, here we need to write the answers. For the syllabus already covered in prelims, we need to have more writing practice.

Group I Mains Strategy:

Paper I

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 19^th 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	Prepare for Apps and Mental Ability directly from our website www.tnpsc.Academy/aptitude Don’t READ more no. of Apps, rather PRACTICE needed limited Apps and Reasoning from our site. Each topic is covered based on TNPSC exam point of view so as to make you to prepare for all TNPSC Exams. You will get example questions and also practice questions so as to make you to get familiar. We highly recommend to go through all our Apps and Logical topics so as to get top rank in TNPSC Group 1 Exam.
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 – 11^th 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)

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Paper	Syllabus	Already covered In Prelims	Only for MAINS	Major Study Material Note: Individual Topic Oriented Study Material is given below
I	Unit 1 – Modern History of India and Indian Culture	YES	–	Samacheer
	Unit 2 – General Aptitude and Mental Ability	YES	–	www.tnpsc.academy/aptitude/ and Fast Track objective arithmetic
	Unit 2 – Basics of Computer Knowledge	–	YES	11^th Computer – Vol.1
	Unit 3 – Role and Impact of Science and Technology in the development of India and Tamil Nadu	Nearly 80% of basic sciences were already covered in prelims	Other 20% were only for mains topics	Samacheer
II	Unit 1 – Indian Polity	YES	–	Samacheer & Laxmikanth
	Unit 1 – a. Emerging Political trends across the world affecting India	–	YES	Current Affairs – www.tnpsc.academy
	Unit 1 – b. Geography of India	YES (nearly 95%)	Only 5%	Samacheer
	Unit 3 – Administration of Union and States with special reference to Tamil Nadu	–	YES	Samacheer
III	Unit 1 – Current events of National and International importance	YES	–	Current Affairs – www.tnpsc.academy
	Unit 2 – a. Indian Economy	YES	–	Samacheer & Shankar Ganesh
	Unit 2 – b. Impact of Global Economy of India	–	YES	Current Affairs – www.tnpsc.academy
	Unit 3 – Socio Economic Issues in India and Tamil Nadu	–	YES	Samacheer & Social Issues by Ram Ahuja

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Since TNPSC Group 1 Mains is a written exam, much writing practice is needed to get through this exam. As much you study for this exam, as much you should be able to write in the exam paper. If you have studied and completed everything but have no written practice, then you CANNOT (sorry to say this) retain all answers in your exam paper. Our preparation strategy will guide you to have written practice easily and effectively along with your Group 1 mains study.

The importance of Writing Practice is that, First and Foremost it will improve your memory to remember and get the answer in the exam hall. Since Mains is not an objective type, it is very much important to remember the answers by yourself, as you cannot just choose the answers as like Prelims.

Writing practice will improve your speed of writing in the exam hall. Remember that, one have to answer for 300 Marks in 3 hours. Practically, an aspirant can write for the first 40 minutes effectively in good handwriting in good speed. After that, hands will pain and hence the speed and hand writing will be affected (though handwriting is not important in tnpsc written exam, it should be legible for the invigilator to correct your paper). It will take nearly another 1 hour to analyse that, your speed has reduced and you need to attend more questions. Finally one will end up in not attending all the questions.

To avoid all these, do written practice regularly and definitely it will make you to stand out than others (as we have already experienced with this).

TNPSC Group 1 Mains questions ranges from 3 Marks to 30 Marks, so it is important to be able to write a question as a 3 mark and also as an 30 mark (see example below). So, we have made the written practice to be done first directly from the samacheer book back questions and then to the level of mock tests. In the preparation strategy under the “Question Practice” column, we have given the chapters to be covered from samacheer for written practice for that particular tnpsc group 1 mains syllabus topics.

Note: TNPSC is directly asking mains written questions from Samacheer Book Back.

Example

Write about Indus Valley Civilization? (3 Marks)

What is the significance of Indus Valley Civilization? Also, explain it’s special features and how it ended. (30 Marks)

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How to Study

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By going through above “What to Study” and “Where to Study”, you might have got an idea about how to prepare for TNPSC Group 1 exam easily. Here we will see some of the important approach for completing the above syllabus.

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It is important to note that, some topics covers both in Prelims and Mains, as we have already shown above. First complete those topics which are similar to Prelims and Mains. Remember that, our approach is Prelims cum Mains (studying prelims and mains integrated). But there is also time after Prelims to prepare much for Mains. So, immediate concentration is for TNPSC Group 1 Prelims exam. If we complete the prelims topics alone, it will cover nearly 60 – 70% of Mains topics too.

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It is very very important to go with the daily current affairs. We suggest you to read day to day current affairs rather than any monthly compilation magazine. We too publish the Current Affairs Monthly compilation in our www.tnpsc.academy so as to enable the aspirants to revise for the month wise. If you only study monthly compilation, rather than day to day current affairs, then you need to study two times for both Prelims and Mains. Do remember that, Current Affairs for Mains is different as it is a written exam. So, the current affairs should have explanations and backgrounds so as to enable us to write in the exam. For this reason, our current affairs are given like that @ www.tnpsc.academy/current-affairs/ .

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Prepare for Aptitude and Mental ability daily at least for 1 to 2 hrs (as per your need). Since Aptitude and Mental ability covers 1/4^th part in TNPSC Group 1 Prelims, much importance is need to be given for it.

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The integrated Prelims cum Mains approach for TNPSC Group 1 exam is that, as you prepare for Prelims, you can simultaneously do writing practice for the Main exam too. Take those topics that we have shown as both for Prelims and Mains, after studying those topics for prelims, do writing practice for the same topics. Remember that, writing practice is needed daily to improve your mark and get a top rank in tnpsc group 1 exam, as we have stated above.

Just take the Samacheer book back questions and do writing practice. It is very important to note that, TNPSC is asking directly or indirectly from the Samacheer book back questions. So practice those questions for the topics so as to cover the entire syllabus.

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Paper I:

Section – A: Very Short Answer Type (not exceeding 30 words)

Questions: 30 out of 35 (5 choice)

Marks : Each question carries 3 Marks. Total: 30×3 = 90 Marks for Section A.

Section – B: Brief Answer Type (not exceeding 120 words)

Questions: 15 out of 18 (3 choice)

Marks : Each question carries 8 Marks. Total: 15×8 = 120 Marks for Section B.

Section – C: Detailed Answer Type (not exceeding 250 words)

Questions: 6 out of 9 (3 choice)

Marks : Each question carries 15 Marks. Total: 6×15 = 90 Marks for Section C.

Also Note that, Each section will have questions given under Unit I, Unit II, Unit III as given in the Syllabus. In the Section C, it is important that, you have to Choose atleast one question from each unit.

Paper II: (Same like Paper I above)

Section – A: Very Short Answer Type (not exceeding 30 words)

Questions: 30 out of 35 (5 choice)

Marks : Each question carries 3 Marks. Total: 30×3 = 90 Marks for Section A.

Section – B: Brief Answer Type (not exceeding 120 words)

Questions: 15 out of 18 (3 choice)

Marks : Each question carries 8 Marks. Total: 15×8 = 120 Marks for Section B.

Section – C: Detailed Answer Type (not exceeding 250 words)

Questions: 6 out of 9 (3 choice)

Marks : Each question carries 15 Marks. Total: 6×15 = 90 Marks for Section C.

Paper III:

Section – A: Very Short Answer Type (not exceeding 30 words)

Questions: 30 out of 35 (5 choice)

Marks : Each question carries 3 Marks. Total: 30×3 = 90 Marks for Section A.

Section – B: Brief Answer Type (not exceeding 120 words)

Questions: 15 out of 18 (3 choice)

Marks : Each question carries 8 Marks. Total: 15×8 = 120 Marks for Section B.

Section – C: Detailed Answer Type (not exceeding 250 words)

Questions: 2 out of 3 (1 choice)

Marks : Each question carries 15 Marks. Total: 2×15 = 30 Marks for Section C.

Section – D: Essay (not exceeding 500 words)

Questions: 2 out of 4 Questions (Either or choice)

Marks : Each question carries 30 Marks. Total: 2×30 = 60 Marks for Section D.

Also Note that, Each section will have questions given under Unit I, Unit II, Unit III as given in the Syllabus.

Analysis: So, you need to practice questions to write as 3 Marks, 8 Marks, 15 Marks or 30 Marks (for Paper III alone). This is also one of the reasons why we have suggested going with Samacheer book back questions as you can practice questions for different methods.

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TNPSC Group 1 Mains will be conducted as one paper per day. So, you need to write for 3 hrs (300 marks) in a day. The Answer Sheet will have space for writing the answer. IF you take Section A, space will be allocated for 30 questions equally. One cannot write more than the space provided.

It is not needed to fill all the space given for each question. Many aspirants will intend to fill all the space with content for a single question and then they will finally end up without attending some questions in the last. Just write the answers judiciously. Don’t intend to fill the page for each question, the time will not be enough for that.

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You can get a top rank in TNPSC Group 1. Yes you can. We believe. If others can do, why can’t YOU!

Go through the TNPSC Syllabus and topics oriented study materials. If possible, take a print out of the above and paste it in your wall.

Dedicate judicious time for your preparation. Start with the Current Affairs. It doesn’t matters where you are in the preparation, start with that day current affairs. If you have left behind some current affairs, allocate different time for that.

Allocate time for Aptitude and Mental ability on each day (Reminder: 50/200 questions in Prelims is Aptitude and Mental Ability).

Study the Prelims topics from the study materials as given above. Constantly have writing practice for those also (30 min to 1 hr per day is Good). You can leave the writing practice and allocate that time for Prelims preparation if you wish. Because, there will be time for writing practice after prelims.

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