Subjects |
Syllabus |
Unit I- General Science |
Physics:
- Universe
- General Scientific laws
- Scientific instruments
- Inventions and discoveries
- National scientific laboratories
- Science glossary
- Mechanics and properties of matter
- Physical quantities, standards and units
- Electricity and magnetism
- Electronics and communication
- Heat, light and sound
- Atomic and nuclear physics
- Solid State Physics
- Spectroscopy
- Geophysics
- Astronomy and space science
Chemistry
- Elements and Compounds
- Acids, bases and salts
- Oxidation and reduction
- Chemistry of ores and metals
- Carbon, nitrogen and their compounds
- Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides
- Biochemistry and biotechnology
- Electrochemistry
- Polymers and plastics
Botany
- Main Concepts of life science
- The cell
- Basic unit of life-Classification of living organisms
- Nutrition and dietetics
- Respiration
- Excretion of metabolic waste
- Bio – communication
Zoology
- Blood and blood circulation
- Endocrine system
- Reproductive system
- Genetics the science of heredity
- Environment, ecology, health and hygiene
- Bio – diversity and its conservation
- Human diseases, prevention and remedies
- Communicable diseases and non-communicable diseases
- Alcoholism and drug abuse-Animals, plants and human life
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Unit II- Current Events |
History
- Latest diary of events
- National – National symbols, Profile of States
- Defence, national security and terrorism
- World organizations
- Pacts and Summits
- Eminent persons & places in news
- Sports & games
- Books & authors
- Awards & honours
- Cultural panorama
- Latest historical events
- India and its neighbours
- Latest terminology
- Appointments-who is who?
Political Science
- 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
Geography
- Geographical landmarks
- Policy on environment and ecology.
Economics
- Current socio-economic problems
- New economic policy & govt. sector.
Science
- Latest inventions on science & technology
- Latest discoveries in Health Science
- Mass media & communication
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Unit III- Geography |
- Earth and Universe
- Solar system
- Atmosphere hydrosphere, lithosphere
- Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate
- Water resources
- Rivers in India
- Soil, minerals & natural resources
- Natural vegetation
- Forest & wildlife
- Agricultural pattern, livestock & fisheries
- Transport & communication
- Social geography
- Population density and distribution
- Natural calamities
- Disaster management
- Climate change- Impact and consequences
- Mitigation measures
- Pollution Control
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Unit IV- History and Culture of India |
- Prehistoric events
- Indus valley civilization,Vedic, Aryan and Sangam age
- Maurya dynasty
- Buddhism and Jainism
- Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas
- Age of Vijayanagaram and the bahmanis
- South Indian history
- Culture and Heritage of Tamil people
- Advent of European invasion
- Expansion and consolidation of British rule
- Effect of British rule on socio-economic factors
- Social reforms and religious movements
- India since independence
- Characteristics of Indian culture
- Unity in diversity –race, colour, language, custom
- India-as secular state
- Organizations for fine arts, dance, drama, music
- Growth of rationalist, Dravidian movement in Tamil Nadu
- Political parties and populist schemes
- Prominent personalities in the various spheres of Arts, Science, literature and Philosophy – Mother Teresa, Swami Vivekananda, Pandit Ravishankar , M.S.Subbulakshmi, Rukmani Arundel and J.Krishnamoorthy etc.
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Unit V- Indian Polity |
- 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
- Status of Jammu & Kashmir
- Local government- Panchayat raj
- Tamil Nadu
- Judiciary in India
- Rule of law/Due process of law
- Indian federalism
- Center – state relations
- 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
- Administrative reforms & tribunals
- Corruption in public life
- Anti-corruption measures
- Central Vigilance Commission, lok-adalats, Ombudsman, Comptroller and Auditor General of India
- Right to information
- Central and State Commission
- Empowerment of women
- Voluntary organizations and public grievances redressal
- Consumer protection forms.
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Unit VI- Indian Economy |
- Nature of Indian economy
- Need for economic planning
- Five-year plan models-an assessment
- Land reforms & agriculture
- Application of science in agriculture
- Industrial growth
- Capital formation and investment
- Role of public sector and disinvestment
- Development of infrastructure
- National income
- Public finance & fiscal policy
- Price policy & public distribution
- Banking, money & monetary policy
- Role of Foreign Direct Investment
- WTO-globalization & privatization
- Rural welfare oriented programs
- Social sector problems – population, education, health, employment, poverty
- HRD – sustainable economic growth
- Economic trends in Tamil Nadu
- Energy Different sources and development
- Finance Commission
- Planning Commission
- National Development Council
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Unit VII- Indian National Movement |
- National renaissance
- The early uprising against British rule
- 1857 Revolt
- Indian National Congress
- The emergence of national leaders- Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, Netaji
- Growth of militant movements
- Different modes of agitations
- The era of different Acts & Pacts
- World war & final phase struggle
- Communalism led to the partition
- Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle- Rajaji, VOC, Periyar, Bharathiar & Others
- Birth of political parties /political system in India since independence.
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Unit VIII- Aptitude and Mental Ability Tests |
- Conversion of information to data
- Collection, compilation, and presentation of data
- Tables, graphs, diagrams
- Parametric representation of data
- Analytical interpretation of data- simplification
- Percentage
- Highest Common Factor (HCF)
- Lowest Common Multiple(LCM)
- Ratio and Proportion
- Simple interest
- Compound interest
- Area
- Volume
- Time and Work
- Behavioral ability
- Basic terms, Communications in information technology
- Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Decision-making and problem-solving.
Logical Reasoning:
- Puzzles- Dice
- Visual Reasoning
- Alphanumeric Reasoning
- Number Series
- Logical Number/Alphabetical/Diagrammatic Sequences.
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