MPPSC Mains Syllabus: General Studies paper-1

Part A: History and Culture

• UNIT- I
  • Indian History:- Political, Economic, Social and Cultural History of India from Harappan civilization to 10th Century A.D.
• UNIT- II
  • Political, Economic, Social and Cultural History of India from 111h to 18th Century A.D.
  • Mugal rulers and their administration, Emergence of composite culture
  • Impact of British Rule on Indian Economy and Society.
• UNIT- III
  • Reactions of Indians against British Colonial Rule:
    • Peasant and Tribal revolts,
    • The First Struggle of Independence.
    • Indian Renaissance: National Freedom Movement and its leaders.
  • Emergence of India as a Republic Nation, Reorganization of States, Formation of Madhya Pradesh. Major events of the post independence period.
• UNIT- IV
  • Independence Movement in Madhya Pradesh. (i.e. With in Geographic reference of Present Madhya Pradesh.)
  • Indian Cultural Heritage (with special reference to Madhya Pradesh): Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature, Festivals & Architecture from ancient to modern times.
  • World Heritage sites in Madhya Pradesh and Tourism.
• UNIT- V
  • Dynasties of Madhya Pradesh: – Gondwana, Bundeli, Bagheli, Holkar, Scindia and Bhopal State (From beginning till independence).

Part B: Geography

• UNIT- I: World Geography
  • Major Physical Features:- Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, Rivers, Lakes and Glaciers.
  • Major Geographical Phenomena:- Earthquakes. Tsunami, Volcanicity, Cyclone.
  • World Climate:- Climate and seasons, distribution of rain fall and climatic regions, Climate change and its effects.
• UNIT- II: Geography of India
  • Major physical features:- Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, Rivers, Lakes and Glaciers.
  • Physiographic Division of India.
  • Climate:- Origin of Monsoon, El Nino, Climate and Seasons, Distribution of rain fall and climatic regions.
  • Natural Resources:- Types and their uses. (A) Water, forest, soil (B) Rocks and minerals:
  • Population:- Growth, distribution, density, sex ratio, literacy, migration, rural and urban population.
  • Food Processing and Related Industries:- Scope and significance, Localization of industries, Requisites for forward and backward linkages for industries, demand – supply and chain management.
• UNIT- III: Geography of Madhya Pradesh
  • Major Geomorphic Regions with special reference to Narmada Valley and Malwa Plateau.
  • Natural vegetation and climate.
  • Soil:- Physical, chemical and biological properties of soil, soil formation process, problems of soil erosion and soil degradation, problem soil and methods of its reclaimation, soil conservation planning on watershed basis.
  • Mineral and Energy Resources:- Types, distribution and uses.
  • Major Industries: Based on agricultural produce, forests and minerals.
  • The Tribes of State with particular reference to vulnerable tribes.
• UNIT- IV: Water and disaster management
  • Drinking Water:- Supply, factors of impurity of water and quality management.
  • Water management.
  • Ground water and water conservation.
  • Natural and Man-made disasters, Concept and scope of disaster management, specific hazards and mitigation.
  • Community planning: Resource mapping, relief and rehabilitation, preventive and administrative measures, safe construction. Alternative communication and survival efficiency.
• UNIT- V: Advanced Techniques in Geography
  • Remote sensing: principles, electromagnetic spectrum, components, types of satellite, Application of remote sensing.
  • GIS(Global Information System) : Components of GIS, and its applications.
  • GPS (Global Positioning System): Basic concepts of GPS and its applications.