GROUP 1_ PRELIMS SYLLABUS
Unit I: General Science
- Scientific knowledge and scientific temper
- Power of reasoning Rote learning vs conceptual learning
- Science as a tool to understand the past, present, and future; Nature of universe
- General scientific laws – Mechanics – Properties of matter,
- Force, motion, and energy
- Everyday
application of the basic principles of mechanics - Electricity and magnetism, light, sound, heat
- Nuclear physics, laser, electronics, and communications;
- Elements and compounds
- Acids, bases, salts
- Petroleum products
- Fertilizers, pesticides
- Main concepts of life science, classification of living organisms, evolution,
- Genetics
- Physiology
- Nutrition
- Health and hygiene
- Human diseases
- Environment and ecology
- Latest inventions in science and technology
Unit II: Geography of India
Location – Physical features – Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate – Water resources – Rivers in
India – Soil, Minerals and Natural Resources – Forest and Wildlife – Agricultural pattern; Transport
– Communication; Social Geography – Population density and distribution – Racial, linguistic
groups and major tribes; Natural calamity – Disaster management – Environmental pollution –
Reasons and preventive measures – Climate change – Green energy; Geographical landmarks;
Unit III: History, Culture of India, and Indian National Movement
Indus Valley Civilization – Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals, and Marathas – Age of Vijayanagaram
and Bahmani Kingdoms – South Indian History; Change and continuity in the socio-cultural history
of India; National Renaissance – Early uprising against British rule – Indian National Congress –
Emergence of leaders – B.R.Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh, Bharathiar, V.O.Chidambaranar,
Jawaharlal Nehru, Kamarajar, Mahatma Gandhi, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Thanthai Periyar,
Rajaji, Subash Chandra Bose, Rabindranath Tagore, and others; Different modes of agitation:
Growth of Satyagraha and Militant Movements; Communalism and Partition; Characteristics of
Indian Culture, Unity in Diversity – Race, Language, Custom; India as a Secular State, Social
Harmony; Prominent personalities in various spheres – Arts, Science, Literature and Philosophy;
National symbols – Eminent personalities and places in news – Sports – Books and Authors;
Unit IV: Indian Polity
Constitution of India – Preamble to the Constitution – Salient features of the Constitution – Union,
State and Union Territory – Citizenship, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive
Principles of State Policy – Union Executive, Union Legislature – State Executive, State
Legislature – Local Governments, Panchayat Raj – Spirit of federalism: Centre – State relationships
– Election – Judiciary in India – Rule of Law – Corruption in public life – Anti-corruption measures –
Lokpal and Lok Ayukta – Right to Information – Empowerment of Women – Consumer Protection
Forums, Human Rights Charter; Political parties and political system in India;
Unit V: Indian Economy and Development Administration in Tamil Nadu
Nature of Indian Economy – Five-year plan models – an assessment – Planning Commission and
Niti Aayog; Sources of revenue – Reserve Bank of India – Fiscal Policy and Monetary Policy –
Finance Commission – Resource sharing between Union and State Governments – Goods and
Services Tax; Structure of Indian economy and employment generation, Land Reforms and
Agriculture – Application of Science and Technology in Agriculture – Industrial growth – Rural
welfare oriented programmes – Social problems – Population, Education, Health, Employment,
Poverty; Human Development Indicators in Tamil Nadu and a comparative assessment across the Country – Impact of social reform movements in the socio-economic development of Tamil Nadu
– Political parties and welfare schemes for various sections of people – Rationale behind the
reservation policy, and access to the social resources – Economic trends in Tamil Nadu – Role and
impact of social welfare schemes in the socio-economic development of Tamil Nadu – Social justice
and social harmony as the cornerstones of socio-economic development; Education and health
systems in Tamil Nadu; Geography of Tamil Nadu and its impact on economic growth;
Achievements of Tamil Nadu in various fields; e-Governance in Tamil Nadu; Public awareness and
General administration – Welfare oriented Government schemes and their utility, Problems in public
delivery systems; Current socio-economic issues;
Unit VI: History, Culture, Heritage, and Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu
History of Tamil Society, related archaeological discoveries, Tamil literature from Sangam age till
contemporary times; Thirukkural – Significance as a secular literature – Relevance to everyday life,
Impact of Thirukkural on humanity, Thirukkural and universal values – Relevance to Socio-politicoeconomic affairs, Philosophical content in Thirukkural; Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle –
Early agitations against British Rule – Role of women in freedom struggle; Evolution of 19th and
20th century socio-political movements in Tamil Nadu – Justice Party, Growth of Rationalism – Self
Respect Movement, Dravidian Movement, and principles underlying both these movements;
Contributions of Thanthai Periyar and Perarignar Anna.
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