COMBINED CIVIL SERVICES EΧΑΜΙΝΑΤΙON-I

Group - I Services (Main Examination)

PAPER I (SSLC Standard)

 

கட்டாயத் தமிழ் மொழித் தகுதித் தேர்வு

PAPER - II (Degree Standard)

 

UNIT- I : Modern history of India and Indian culture

UNIT- II : Social issues in India and Tamil Nadu

UNIT- III : General Aptitude & Mental Ability (SSLC Standard)

 

PAPER - III (Degree Standard)

 

UNIT- I : Indian Polity and emerging political trends across the world affecting India

UNIT- II : Role and impact of Science and Technology in the development of India

UNIT- III : Tamil Society - Its Culture and Heritage

 

PAPER IV (Degree Standard)

 

UNIT- I : Geography of India with special reference to Tamil Nadu

UNIT- II : Environment, Bio Diversity and Disaster Management

UNIT- III : Indian Economy - Current economic trends and impact of global economy on India

 

பாடத்திட்டம் (PAPER-A)

 

1 தற்கால நிகழ்வுகள்

2 சமுதாயப் பிரச்சனைகள்

3 சுற்றுச்சூழல் தொடர்பான தலைப்புகள்

4. இந்தியப் பொருளாதரம் தொடர்பான தலைப்புகள்

5 அறிவியலும் தொழில்நுட்பமும்

6. கலையும் பண்பாடும்

7. பகுத்தறிவு இயக்கங்கள் திராவிட இயக்கம், சுயமரியாதை இயக்கம்.

8. இக்காலத் தமிழ்மொழி கணினித் தமிழ். வழக்கு மன்றத் தமிழ், அலுவலக மொழியாகத் தமிழ், புதிய வகைமைகள்.

9 தமிழ்நாட்டின் சமூகப் பொருளாதார முன்னேற்றம் மற்றும் தமிழக அரசின் நலத்திட்டங்கள் (பெண்கள் விவசாயிகள்...). சமூக நலத்திட்டங்களை நடைமுறைப்படுத்துதலில் சமூக சீர்திருத்த இயக்கங்களின் பங்கு இட ஒதுக்கீடும் அதன் பயன்களும் தமிழ்நாட்டின் சமூகப் பொருளாதார வளர்ச்சியில் சமூக நீதி மற்றும் சமூக ஒற்றுமையின் பங்கு.

10. சொந்த வாக்கியத்தில் அமைத்து எழுதுக, பொருள் வேறுபாடு அறிதல், பிரித்தெழுதுக, எதிர்ச்சொல், எதிர்மறை வாக்கியம், பிழை நீக்கி எழுதுக.

11 திருக்குறளிலிருந்து கீழ்க்காணும் தலைப்புகள் தொடர்பாக கட்டுரை எழுதுதல்

   அ) மதச் சார்பற்ற தனித் தன்மையுள்ள இலக்கியம்

   ஆ) அன்றாட வாழ்வியலோடு தொடர்புத் தன்மை

   இ) மானுடத்தின் மீதான திருக்குறளின் தாக்கம்

   ஈ) திருக்குறளும் மாறாத விழுமியங்களும் - சமத்துவம், மனிதநேயம் முதலானவை

   உ) சமூக அரசியல் பொருளாதார நிகழ்வுகளில் திருக்குறளின் பொருத்தப்பாடு

   ஊ) திருக்குறளில் தத்துவக் கோட்பாடுகள்

 

 

COMBINED CIVIL SERVICES EXAMINATION- I

 

Group - I Services (Main Examination)

(Degree Standard)

PAPER II - General studies

 

UNIT- I: MODERN HISTORY OF INDIA AND INDIAN CULTURE

 

                Advent of European invasion - Expansion and consolidation of British rule Early uprising against British rule 1857 Revolt Indian National Congress Growth of militant movements - Different modes of agitations Emergence of national leaders Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, Netaji, Moulana Abulkalam Azad, Ambedkar and Patel - Era of different Acts & Pacts - Second World War & final phase struggle - Communalism led to partition.

                Effect of British rule on socio-economic factors - National renaissance Socio religious reform movements.

             India since independence Characteristics of Indian culture - Unity in diversity Race, Language, Religion Custom India: a secular state Organizations for fine arts, dance, drama and music.

                Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle Bharathiar, VOC, Subramania Siva, Rajaji, Periyar and others - Political parties and Welfare schemes.

              Latest diary of events: National and International National symbols- Eminent personalities & places in news - Sports & Games - Books & Authors - Awards & Honours - Cultural panorama - Latest historical events Latest terminology - Appointments - who is who?

 

UNIT- II: SOCIAL ISSUES IN INDIA AND TAMIL NADU

 

                Population Explosion - Unemployment issues in India & Tamil Nadu Child Abuse & Child Labour - Poverty - Rural and Urban Sanitation Illiteracy.

                Women Empowerment Role of the Government in Women Empowerment - Social injustice to Women Domestic violence, Dowry menace, Sexual assault Role of women and women's organisations

                Social changes in India Urbanization and its impact on the society Problems and remedies - Impact of violence on Society Religious violence, Terrorism and Communal violence Regional Disparities Problems of Minorities Human Rights issues.

            Education Linkage between Education and Social Development Community Development Programmes Employment Guarantee Schemes - Self Employment and Entrepreneurship Development Role of N.G.Os in Social Welfare - Government Policy on Health.

                Welfare Schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Central and State governments and their performance.

Current Affairs

 

 

UNIT-III: GENERAL APTITUDE (SSLC Standard) & 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.

                Information technology Basic terms, Communications Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Decision making and problem solving Basics in Computers / Computer terminology.

 

COMBINED CIVIL SERVICES EXAMINATION – I

Group-I Services (Main Examination)

(Degree Standard)

PAPER III General studies

 

UNIT - I: INDIAN POLITY AND EMERGING POLITICAL TRENDS ACROSS THE WORLD AFFECTING INDIA

 

Constitution of India: Historical background Making of the Indian Constitution Preamble Salient features of the Indian Constitution - - Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties - Directive Principles of State Policy - Schedules to the Indian Constitution.

Union Executive: President, Vice President, Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Attorney General of India.

Union Legislature: Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Composition, Powers, Functions and Legislative procedures. - Sabha

Union Judiciary: Structure, Powers and Functions of the Supreme Court - Judicial Review - Latest Verdicts.

State Executive: Governor, Chief Minister Ministers, Advocate General of the State. - Speaker and Council of

State Legislature: State Legislative Assembly Organization, Powers and Functions.

State Judiciary: Organisation, Powers and Functions of High Courts, District Courts and Subordinate Courts.

Local Government: Historical Development Features and working of 73 ^ (rd) and 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992.

Union Territories: Evolution of States and Union Territories Administration of Union Territories.

Federalism in India: Centre - State Relations Centre - State Administrative Relations - Centre State Legislative Relations and Centre - State Financial Relations.

Civil Services in India: Historical background Services - Recruitment & Training of Civil Servants. Classification of Civil

State Services: Classification of State Services and Recruitment.

Official Language: Constitutional provision - Official Language Act, VIII Schedule to the Constitution.

Amendments: Major Amendments to the Indian Constitution.

Special Status to Jammu & Kashmir: Art 370.

Political Parties: National & Regional parties, Pressure Groups, Interest Groups, Public Opinion, Mass Media, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and their role.

Issue Areas in Indian Administration: Corruption in India Anti - Corruption Measures CVC - Lok Adalats Ombudsman RTI Act Minister - Secretary Relationship Generalist vs. Specialist controversy.

Constitutional and Non-Constitutional Bodies- Composition, Powers and Functions.

Profile of States - Defence, National Security and Terrorism - World-Organisations - Pacts and Summits.

India's Foreign Policy: Foreign Affairs with Special emphasis on India's relations with neighbouring countries and in the region - Security and defence related issues  - Nuclear Policy  - Issues and conflicts. The Indian Diaspora and its contribution to India and to the World.

Current Affairs

 

UNIT II: ROLE AND IMPACT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDIA

 

                Science and Technology -  Role, Achievements and Developments - Their applications and effects in everyday life -  Energy -  Conventional and Non-conventional -  Self sufficiency  - Oil exploration  - Defence Research Organizations and other science and technology institutions  - Ocean Research and Development Role and Functions.

               Advancements in the fields of I.T., Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-Technology - Mobile Communication-  Remote sensing and its benefits.

                Health and hygiene - Human diseases - Prevention and remedies - Communicable diseases and non-communicable diseases - Genetic Engineering - Organ transplantation - Stem cell Technology - Medical Tourism - Advancements in Horticulture & Agriculture.

                Achievements of Indians in the fields of Science and Technology.

                Latest inventions in science & technology.

 

UNIT III: TAMIL SOCIETY - ITS CULTURE AND HERITAGE

 

Candidates may answer the questions in this unit EITHER in Tamil OR in English.

1) Tamil Society: Origin and expansion.

2) Art and Culture: Literature, Music, Film, Drama, Architecture, Sculpture, Paintings and Folk Arts.

3) Socio economic history of Tamil Nadu from Sangam age to till date.

4) Growth of Rationalist, Dravidian movements in Tamil Nadu - Their role in the socio economic development of Tamil Nadu.

5) Social and cultural life of contemporary Tamils: Caste, Religion, Women, Politics, Education, Economy, Trade and relationship with other countries.

6) Tamil and other Disciplines: Mass Media, Computer etc.

 

COMBINED CIVIL SERVICES EXAMINATION- I

Group I Services (Main Examination)

(Degree Standard)

PAPER IV General studies

 

UNIT-I: GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO TAMILNADU

 

                Location - Physical features - Major Rivers - Weather & Climate Monsoon, Rainfall - Natural resources:- Soil, Water, Forest, Minerals and Wild life - Agricultural pattern - Livestock - Fisheries - Industries; Major industries - Growth and Development - Social- Cultural geography Population: Growth, Density and Distribution - Racial, linguistic and major tribes.

                Oceanography - Bottom relief features of Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal.

                Basics of Geospatial Technology: Geographical Information System (GIS) and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS).

Map: Geographical landmarks - India and its neighbours.

Current Affairs

 

UNIT II: ENVIRONMENT, MANAGEMENT BIODIVERSITY AND DISASTER

Ecology: Structure and function of Ecosystem - Ecological succession Biodiversity conservation: Types Biodiversity Significance and Threats - Biodiversity Hot Spots in India In situ and Ex situ conservation measures Roles of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) & Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).                                                                   

Environmental Pollution and Management: Air, Water, Soil, Thermal and Noise pollution and control strategies Solid and Hazardous waste management - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): Steps in EIA process Environmental Clearance - Environmental Auditing.

Climate Change: Global Environmental Issues and Management - Changes in monsoon pattern in Tamil Nadu and India - Environmental consequences of climate change and mitigation measures - - Clean and Green Energy - Environmental Sustainability.

Environmental Laws, Policies & Treaties in India and Global scenario  - Natural calamities and Disaster Management - Environmental Health and Sanitation.

Current Affairs

 

UNIT III: INDIAN ECONOMY - CURRENT ECONOMIC TRENDS AND IMPACT OF GLOBAL ECONOMY ON INDIA

 

                Features of Indian Economy - Demographical profile of India - National Income - Capital formation - NEP (New Economic Policy) - NITI AYOG - National Development Council.

             Agriculture - Role of Agriculture - Land reforms - New Agricultural Strategy - Green Revolution -Price Policy, Public Distribution System (PDS), Subsidy, Food Security- Agricultural Marketing, Crop Insurance, Labour -  Rural credit & indebtness - WTO & Agriculture.

              Industry -Growth –Policy -  Role of public sector and disinvestment - Privatisation and Liberalization - Public Private Partnership (PPP) - SEZs. - MSMEs. Make in India.

                 Infrastructure in India - Transport System -  Energy Power -  Communication - Social Infrastructure - Science & Technology - R&D.

             Banking & Finance Banking, Money & Finance Commercial Bank NBFIS. Stock Market Stability Monetary Policy RBI & Autonomy. Central Bank Financial Reforms - Financial

                Public Finance - Sources of Revenue - Tax & Non-Tax Revenue - Canons of taxation - GST - Public expenditure - Public debt - Finance Commission - Fiscal Policy.

              Issues in Indian Economy - Poverty & inequality - Poverty alleviation programmes – MGNREGA -   New Welfare programmes for rural poverty - Unemployment  - Inflation - Inflation targeting Sustainable economic growth - Gender issues.

              India's Foreign Trade. BOP, EX-IM Policy, FOREX Market, FDI; Globalization & its impact - Global economic crisis & impact on Indian economy.

              International Agencies  - IMF (International Monetary Fund) World Bank - BRICS - SAARC - ASEAN.

            Tamil Nadu Economy & Issues - Gross State Domestic Product -  Trends in State's economic growth - Demographic profile of Tamil Nadu – Agriculture -  Industry & entrepreneurship development in Tamil Nadu Infrastructure - Power, Transportation systems - Social Infrastructure - SHGs. & Rural Women empowerment - Rural poverty & unemployment - Environmental issues - Regional economic disparities - Local Government - Recent government welfare programmes.

Current Affairs

 

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