Combined Civil Services Examination –II (Interview Posts ...

1 Combined Civil Services Examination II (Interview Posts and Non-Interview Posts ) general studies ( preliminary Examination )Topics for Objective TypeUNIT-I : general SCIENCE(i)ScientificKnowledge and Scientific temper-Power of Reasoning-RoteLearning Vs Conceptual Learning-Science as a tool tounderstand the past, present and future.(ii)Nature of Universe- general Scientific Laws Mechanics-Properties of Matter,Force, Motion and Energy-Everydayapplication of the basic principles ofMechanics,Electricity andMagnetism,Light, Sound, Heat, Nuclear Physics, Laser,Electronics and Communications.(iii)Elements and Compounds, Acids, Bases, Salts, PetroleumProducts, Fertilizers, Pesticides.(iv)Main concepts of Life Science, Classification of LivingOrganisms,Evolution, Genetics, Physiology, Nutrition, Health and Hygiene,Human diseases.(v)Environment and : CURRENT EVENTS(i)History-Latest diary of events-National symbols-Profile ofStates-Eminent personalitiesand places in news Sports-Books and authors.

2 (ii)Polity-Politicalparties and political system in India-Publicawareness and general administration-Welfare orientedGovernment schemesandtheir utility, Problems in PublicDeliverySystems.(iii)Geography-Geo graphical landmarks.(iv)Economics-Current socio-economic issues.(v)Science-Latest inventions inScience : GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA(i)Location Physical features-Monsoon, rainfall, weather andclimate-Water resources-Rivers in India-Soil, minerals andnatural resources-Forest and wildlife-Agricultural pattern.(ii)Transport-Communication.(iii )Social geography Populationdensity and distribution-Racial,linguisticgroupsand major tribes.(iv)Natural calamity Disaster Management Environmentalpollution: Reasons and preventive measures Climate change Green IV: HISTORY AND CULTURE OF INDIA(i)Indus valley civilization-Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals andMarathas-Age of Vijayanagaram andBahmani Kingdoms-South Indian history.(ii)Change and Continuity in the Socio-Cultural History of India.

3 (iii)Characteristics of Indian culture, Unity in diversity Race,language, custom.(iv)India as a Secular State, Social : INDIAN POLITY(i)Constitution of India-Preamble to theConstitution-Salientfeatures of the Constitution-Union, State and Union Territory.(ii)Citizenship, Fundamental rights, Fundamental duties, DirectivePrinciples of State Policy.(iii)Union Executive,Union legislature StateExecutive,State Legislature Local governments,PanchayatRaj.(iv)Spirit of Federalism: Centre-State Relationships.(v)Election-Judiciary in India Rule of law.(vi)Corruption in public life Anti-corruption measures Lokpaland LokAyukta-Right to Information-Empowerment ofwomen-Consumer protection forums, Human rights : INDIAN ECONOMY(i)Nature of Indian economy Fiveyear plan models-anassessment Planning Commission and Niti Ayog.(ii)Sourcesof revenue ReserveBank ofIndia Fiscal Policy andMonetary Policy-Finance Commission Resourcesharingbetween Union and State Governments-Goods and ServicesTax.

4 (iii)Structure of Indian Economy and Employment Generation, Landreforms and Agriculture-Application of Scienceand Technologyin agriculture-Industrial growth-Rural welfare orientedprogrammes Socialproblems Population, education, health,employment, : INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT(i)National renaissance Early uprising against British rule-IndianNational Congress-Emergence of leaders ,Bhagat Singh,Bharathiar, ,JawaharlalNehru,Kamarajar, MahatmaGandhi,Maulana Abul Kalam Azad,ThanthaiPeriyar,Rajaji,Subash Chandra Boseandothers.(ii)Different modes of Agitation: Growth of Satyagraha and Militantmovements.(iii)Communalism :History,Culture, Heritage and Socio-Political Movementsin Tamil Nadu(i)History of Tamil Society, related Archaeological discoveries,TamilLiterature from Sangam age till contemporary times.(ii)Thirukkural :(a)Significance as a Secular literature(b)Relevance to Everyday Life(c)Impact of Thirukkural on Humanity(d)Thirukkural and Universal Values-Equality,Humanism, etc(e)Relevance to Socio-Politico-Economicaffairs(f)Philoso phical content in Thirukkural(iii)Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle-Early agitationsagainstBritish Rule-Role ofwomen in freedom struggle.

5 (iv)Evolution of 19th and 20th Century Socio-Political movementsin Tamil Nadu-Justice Party, Growth of Rationalism-Self Respect Movement, Dravidian movementand Principlesunderlying both these movements, Contributions of ThanthaiPeriyar and Perarignar IX : Development Administration in Tamil Nadu(i)Human DevelopmentIndicators in Tamil Nadu and acomparative assessment across the Country Impact of SocialReform movements in the Socio-Economic Development ofTamil Nadu.(ii)Political parties and Welfare schemes for various sections ofpeople Rationale behindReservationPolicyand access toSocial Resources-Economic trends in Tamil Nadu Role andimpact of social welfare schemes in the Socio-economicdevelopment ofTamil Nadu.(iii)Social Justice and Social Harmony as the CornerstonesofSocio-Economic development.(iv)Education and Health systems in Tamil Nadu.(v)Geography of Tamil Nadu and its impact on Economic growth.(vi)Achievements of Tamil Nadu in various fields.

6 (vii)e-governance in Tamil : APTITUDEANDMENTAL ABILITY(i)Simplification Percentage-Highest Common Factor (HCF)-Lowest Common Multiple (LCM).(ii)Ratio and Proportion.(iii)Simple interest-Compound interest-Area-Volume-Timeand Work.(iv)Logical Reasoning-Puzzles-Dice-Visual Reasoning-AlphanumericReasoning Number Services Examination II (Interview Posts and Non-Interview Posts )Main Written Examination (Descriptive type)Paper-ITitlesfor ExaminationTitle 1-TamiltoEnglishtranslationTitle 2-English toTamiltranslationPaper-IITitlesfor ExaminationTitle 1-PreciswritingTitle 2-ComprehensionTitle 3-Hints DevelopmentTitle 4-Essay writing onthe following topics from Thirukkural (a)Significance as a Secular literature(b)Relevance to Everyday Life(c)Impactof Thirukkural on Humanity(d)Thirukkural and Universal Values-Equality,Humanism, etc.(e)Relevance to Socio-Politico-Economic affairs(f)Philosophical content in ThirukkuralTitle 5-Letter writing-OfficialSyllabus for ExaminationHistory, Culture and Heritage ofTamilNadu[This syllabus appliesfor Paper-I (Title 1 and 2)and Paper-II(only for Titles 1 to 3given above)] and Development of Tamil Civilization-Fromclassical antiquity to Literaturealong with the historical eventsrelated Tradition of Tamil Nadu-Folklore-music, dance,Musical instruments and folkdrama-From classical age topost-modern agewith Art Form-Street Theatre-Folk Theatre-Conventional History-Overseas trade-evidencefromclassicalliterature like "Pattinapalai".

7 Movements-Dravidian MovementandSelf of Social Reform Movementsin theimplementationof Social Welfare Measures andSocio-Economic Development ofTamil Nadu-ReservationPolicy and its Benefits-Contribution of Social Justice and SocialHarmony in the Socio Economic Development of Tamil Socio-feminism, Literaryfeminism-DifferentConcepts Tamil Language-Computer TamilDiction-Legal Tamil-Tamil asAdministrative Language-New Civil Services Examination -II (Interview Posts AND NON-INTERVIEW Posts )SCHEME OF EXAMINATIONPRELIMINARY Examination (OBJECTIVE TYPE) (DEGREESTANDARD)SubjectDurationMaximumMa rksMinimumQualifyingMarks for AllCommunitiesPreliminary Examination (Objective Type) general studies (Degree Standard)(175 items)Aptitude and Mental AbilityTest ( Std.)(25 items)(Total-200items)3 Hours30090 REVISED SCHEME OF EXAMINATIONC ombined Civil Services Examination II (Interview Posts and Non-Interview Posts )Scheme forMainWrittenExaminationPAPER-I( Standard)(Duration: 1 Hours 30 Minutes) be to EnglishTranslation22550 Total Marks-100 MinimumQualifyingMarks 25(Answer sheets of the candidateswho do not secure minimumqualifying marks in Paper-I willnot be considered fortheevaluation of Paper-II) to TamilTranslation22550 PAPER-II(Degree Standard)(Duration: 3 Hours) Writing32060 TotalMarks 300(This part has to be answeredfullyinTamilorinEnglishalone)(Ma rkssecured in Paper-I willnot be considered for secured in Paper-IIalone will be considered forselection.)

8 Writingon Thirukkural writing(Official)32060 For Interview Posts :Main Written Examination : 300 MarksOral Test: 40 MarksTotal Marks: 300+40= 340 MarksMinimum Qualifying Marksfor all Communities:102 out of 340 For Non-Interview Posts :Main Written Examination : 300 MarksTotal Marks: 300 Minimum Qualifying Marksfor all Communities:90 - II ( ) ( ) I: (i) - - , , . (ii) - - , , - , , , , , , , (LASER).

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