RPSC RAS PRE SYLLABUS

RAS PRE 

Scheme & Syllabus of Examination:-

The Preliminary Examination will consist of one paper on the subject specified below, which will be of objective type and carry a maximum of 200 marks.

Paper Subject Max Marks I General Knowledge and General Science Time 200 Note- 3 Hours 

1. There will be 150 questions of multiple choice (Objective Type), carrying equal marks.
2. There will be negative marking 1/3 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.

History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Rajasthan

• Pre-historical sites of Rajasthan- from Palaeolithic to Chalcolithic and Bronze Age.
• Historical Rajasthan: Important historical centres of Early Christian Era. Society, Religion and Culture in Ancient Rajasthan.
• Political and Cultural achievements of prominent rulers of major dynasties - Guhila, Pratihar, Chauhan, Parmar, Rathore, Sisodiya and Kachchawa. Administrative and Revenue System in Medieval Rajasthan.
• Emergence of Modern Rajasthan: Agents of Social Awakening in Rajasthan during 19^th -20^th Centuries. Political Awakening: role of newspapers and political institutions. Tribal and Peasant movements in 20^th century, Praja Mandal movements in various princely states during 20^th century. Integration of Rajasthan.
• Architectural Tradition of Rajasthan- temples, forts, palaces and man- made water bodies; Various schools of paintings and handicrafts.
• Performing Art: Classical Music and Classical Dance; Folk Music & Instruments; Folk Dances & Drama.
• Language & Literature: Dialects of Rajasthani Language. Literature of Rajasthani language and Folk literature.
• Religious Life: Religious Communities, Saints and Sects in Rajasthan. Folk Deities of Rajasthan.
• Social Life in Rajasthan: Fairs and festivals; Social customs and traditions; attires and ornaments.
• Leading Personalities of Rajasthan.

Indian History

Ancient & Medieval Period:

• Cultural Foundations of India - Indus and Vedic Age; Renunciatory tradition and new religious ideas of 6^th Century BC- Ajivakas, Buddhism and Jainism.
• Achievements of prominent rulers of major dynasties: Maurya, Kushan, Satavahan, Gupta, Chalukya, Pallava and Chola.
• Art and Architecture in Ancient India.
• Development of Language and Literature in Ancient India: Sanskrit, Prakrit and Tamil.
• Sultanate Period: Achievements of prominent Sultanate Rulers. Cultural achievements of Vijayanagar.
• Mughal Period: Political challenges and reconciliation- Afghan, Rajput, Deccan States & Maratha.
• Religious & Literary contribution of Bhakti & Sufi movement
• Development of Art & Architecture, Paintings and Music during medieval period. 

(from early 19^th century to 1964): 

• Evolution of Modern India & Emergence of Nationalism: Intellectual awakening; Press; Western education. Socio- religious reforms during 19^th century: various leaders and institutions.
• The Freedom Struggle & Indian National Movement- its various stages, streams and important contributors, contributions from different parts of the country.
• Post-independence Nation Building: The linguistic reorganisation of the states, Institutional building during Nehruvian age, Development of science and technology.

Geography

World Geography:

• Major Landforms- Mountains, Plateaus, Plains & Deserts.
• Major Rivers & Lakes.
• Types of Agriculture.
•  Major Industrial Regions.
• Environmental Issues- Desertification, Deforestation, Climate Change & Global Warming, Ozone Layer Depletion.

Geography of India: 

• Major Landforms- Mountains, Plateaus, Plains.
• Mechanism of Monsoon & Rainfall distribution.
• Major Rivers & Lakes.
• Major Crops- Wheat, Rice, Cotton, Sugarcane, Tea & Coffee.
• Major Minerals- Iron ore, Manganese, Bauxite, Mica.
• Power Resources- Conventional & Non-Conventional.
• Major Industrial Regions. 
• National Highways & Major Transport Corridors.

Geography of Rajasthan

• Major physiographic regions and their characteristics. 
• Climatic characteristics.
• Major Rivers & Lakes. 
• Natural Vegetation & Soil.
• Major Crops- Wheat, Maize, Barley, Cotton, Sugarcane & Bajra.
• Major Industries.
• Major Irrigation Projects & Water Conservation Techniques.
• Population-Growth, Density, Literacy, Sex-ratio & Major Tribes.
• Minerals- Metallic & Non-Metallic.
• Power Resources- Conventional & Non-Conventional.
• Biodiversity & its Conservation.
• Tourist Centres & Circuits.

Indian Constitution, Political System & Governance

Indian Constitution: Philosophical Postulates-

• Constituent Assembly, Salient features of Indian Constitution, Constitutional Amendments.
• Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, Fundamental Duties.

• President, Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Parliament, Supreme Court & Judicial Review. 
• Election Commission of India, Comptroller and Auditor General, NITI Aayog, Central Vigilance Commission, Lokpal, Central Information Commission, National Human Rights Commission. 
• Federalism, Democratic Politics in India, Coalition Governments, National Integration.

Political and Administrative System of Rajasthan

State Political System:

• Governor, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers, Legislative Assembly, High Court.

• District Administration, Local Self Government, Panchayati Raj Institutions.

• Rajasthan Public Service Commission, State Human Rights Commission, Lokayukt, State Election Commission, State Information Commission.

• Public Policy, Legal Rights and Citizen’s Charter.

Economic Concepts and Indian Economy

Basic Concepts of Economics:

• Basic Knowledge of Budgeting, Banking, Public Finance, Goods and Service Tax, 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.

• Major Sectors of Economy: - Current Status, Issues & Initiatives of Agriculture, Industry, Service and Trade sectors.
• Major Economic Problems and Government Initiatives. Economic Reforms and Liberalization

• Human Development Index.
• Happiness Index.
• Poverty and Unemployment: - Concept, Types, Causes, Remedies and Current Flagship Schemes.

• Provisions for Weaker Sections.

Economy of Rajasthan

• Macro overview of Economy. 
• Major Agricultural, Industrial and Service Sector Issues.
• Growth, Development and Planning. 
• Infrastructure & Resources. 
• Major Development Projects.
• Major Welfare Schemes of State Government for SC/ST/Backward Classes/ Minorities/ Disabled Persons, Destitute, Women, Children, Old Age People, Farmers & Labourers.

Science & Technology

• Basics of Everyday Science. 
• Computers, Information and Communication Technology.
• Defence Technology, Space Technology and Satellites. 
• Nanotechnology, Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering.
• Food and Nutrition, Blood Groups and Rh Factor.
• Health care; Infectious, Non-Infectious and Zoonotic diseases. 
• Environmental and Ecological Changes and their Impact.
• Biodiversity, Conservation of Natural Resources and Sustainable Development. 
• Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry and Animal Husbandry with special reference to Rajasthan.
• Development of Science and Technology with special reference to Rajasthan.

Reasoning & Mental Ability

Logical Reasoning (Deductive, Inductive, Abductive):

• Statement and Assumptions.
• Statement and Argument.
• Statements and Conclusion.
• Statement and Courses of Action.
• Analytical Reasoning.

• Number /Letter sequences.
• Coding/Decoding.
• Problems related to Relations.
• Direction sense test.
• Logical Venn diagram.
• Mirror / Water images.
• Shapes and their sub sections.

• Ratio, Proportion and Partnership.
• Percentage.
• Simple and Compound Interest.
• Perimeter and Area of Plane figures.
• Data Analysis (Tables, Bar diagram, Line graph, Pie-chart).
• Mean(Arithmetic, Geometric and Harmonic), Median and Mode.
• Permutation and Combination 
• Probability (Simple Problems).

Current Affairs

• Major Current Events and Issues of Rajasthan, India and International Importance. 
• Persons, Places and Institutions in News. 
• Games and Sports related activities.