Rajasthan public service Commission, Ajmer
Scheme of Examination and Syllabus for
Sub Inspector/Platoon Commander Competitive Examination-2021
PAPER II
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND GENERAL SCIENCE
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History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Rajasthan |
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· Major Landmarks in the History of Rajasthan, Major Dynasties, their Administrative and Revenue System. Socio - cultural Issues. · Freedom Movement, Political Awakening and Integration. · Salient features of architecture- Forts and Monuments. · Arts, Paintings and Handicrafts. · Important Works of Rajasthani literature. Local dialects. · Fairs, Festivals, Folk Music and Folk Dances. · Rajasthani Culture, Traditions and heritage. · Religious Movements, Saints & Lok Devtas of Rajasthan. · Important Tourist Places. · Leading Personalities of Rajasthan. |
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Indian History |
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Ancient & Medieval Period: · Salient features and Major Landmarks of Ancient and medieval India. · Art, Culture, Literature and Architecture. · Major Dynasties, Their Administrative system. Socio-Economic Conditions, Prominent Movements. Modern Period: · Modern Indian history(form about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present)- significant events. Personalities and issues. · The Freedom struggle & Indian National Movement- Its various stages and important contributors and contributions from different parts of the country. · Social and Religious Reform movements in the 19th and 20th century. · Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.
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Geography of World and India |
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World Geography: · Broad Physical Features. · Environmental and Ecological Issues. · Wildlife and Bio-diversity. · International Waterways. · Major Industrial Regions. Geography of India: · Broad Physical features and major physiographic divisions. · Agriculture and agro based activities. · Minerals- Iron, Manganese, Coal, Oil& Gas, Atomic Minerals. · Major Industries and Industrial Development. · Transportation- major transport corridors. · Natural Resources. · Environmental Problems and Ecological Issues.
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Geography of Rajasthan |
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· Broad physical features and major physiographic divisions. · Natural |Resource of Rajasthan. · Climate, Natural Vegetation. Forests, Wildlife and Bio-Diversity. · Major irrigation projects. · Mines and minerals. · Population. · Major industries and Potential for Industrial Development.
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Indian Constitution, Political System & Governance |
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Constitutional Development & Indian Constitution: · Government of India Acts: 1919 and 1935, Constituent Assembly, Nature of Indan constitution, Indian political System and Governance: · Nature of indian State, Democracy in Inda, Reorganization of States, Coalition governments, Political parties, National Integration. · Union and State Executive, Union and State Legislative, Judiciary. · President, Parliament, Supreme Court, Election Commission, Comptroller and Auditor General Planning Commission, National Development Council, Central vigilance Commission(CVC), Central Information Commission, Lokpal , National Human Rights Commission(NHRC). · Local Self Government & Panchayati Raj. Public Policy & Rights: · National Public Policy as a welfare state. · Various Legal Rights and Citizen Charter.
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Political and Administrative System of Rajasthan |
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· Governor, Chief Minister, State, Assembly, High Court, Rajasthan Public Service Commission, District Administration, State Human Rights Commission, Lokayukt, State Election Commission, State Information Commission. · Public Policy, Legal rights and Citizen Charter. · Knowledge about crimes against Women and Children and legal Provisions/ rules relating to it.
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Economic Concepts and Indian Economy |
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Basic Concepts of Economics: · Basic knowledge of Budgeting, Banking, Public Finance, 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: · 5 year Plans- Objectives, Strategies and Achievements. · Major Sectors of Economy-Agriculture, Industry, Service and Trade- Current Status, Issues & Initiatives. · Major Economic Problems and Government Initiatives, Economic Reforms and Liberalization. Human Resource and Economic Development: · Human Development Index. · Poverty and Unemployment:- Concept, Types, Causes, Remedies and Current Flagship Schemes. Social justice and Empowerment: · Provisions for Weaker Sections.
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Economy of Rajasthan |
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· Macro overview of Economy. · Major Agricultural, Industrial and Service Sector Issues. · Growth, Development and Planning. · Infrastructure & Resources. · Major Development Projects. · Programmes and Schemes- Government Welfare Schemes for SC/ST/Backward Class/ Minorities/Disabled Persons, Destitute, Women children, Old Age People, Farmers & Labourers. Science & Technology |
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· Basics of Everyday Science. · Electronics, Computers, information and Communication Technology. · Space Technology Including Satellites, · Defence Technology. · Nanotechnology. · Human Body, food and Nutrition, Health Care. · Environmental and Ecological Changes and its Impacts. · Biodiversity, Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering. · Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry and Animal Husbandry wit Special Reference to Rajasthan. · Development of science and technology in Rajasthan. |
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Reasoning & mental Ability |
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Logical Reasoning (Deductive, Inductive, Abductive) · Statement and Assumptions, Statement and Argument, Statements and Conclusion, Courses of Action. · Analytical Reasoning. Mental Ability: · Number series, Letter Series, Odd man out, Coding-Decoding, Problems relating to relations, shapes and their sub sections. Basic numeracy: · Elementary knowledge of mathematical and Statistical Analysis. · Number system. Order of magnitude, Ration and proportion, Percentage, Simple and Compound interest, Data Analysis (Tables, Bar diagram, line graph, pie-chart).
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Current Affairs |
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· Major Current Events and issues of State(Rajasthan), National and International Importance. · Persons and Places in Recent news. Games and Sports related Activities.
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Pattern of Question
Paper: rajasthantopgk.blogsopt.com
1. Maximum Marks – 200
2. Duration of Paper- 2 (Two) Hours
3. There will be 100 Questions of multiple choice (Objective Type), Carrying equal marks.
4. There will be negative marking. 1/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
