RPSC Mains Syllabus

Rajasthan Public Service Commission Mains Syllabus

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

 Major Landmarks in the History of Rajasthan, Major Dynasties, their Administrative and Revenue System. Socio-cultural Issues.

 Freedom Movement, Political Awakening and Integration

 Salient features of Architecture – Forts and Monuments

 Arts, Paintings and Handicrafts.

 Important Works of Rajasthani literature. Local Dilects

 Fairs, Festivals, Folk Music and Folk Dances.

 Rajsathani Culture, Traditions and Heritage.

 Religious Movements, Saints & Lok devtas of Rajasthan.

 Important Tourist Places.

 Leading Personalities of Rajasthan. Indian History

Ancient & Medieval Period:

 Salient features and Major Landmarks of Ancient and Medieval India.

 Art, Culture, Literature and Architecture.

 Major Dynasties, Their Administrative System. Socio-Economic Conditions, Prominent Movements.

Modern Period:

 Modern Indian history (from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present)- significant events, personalities and issues.

 The Freedom Struggle & Indian National Movement- its various stages and important contributors and contributions from different parts of the country.

 Social and Religious Reform movements in the 19th and 20th century.

 Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.

Geography of World and India

World Geography:

 Broad Physical features.

 Environmental and Ecological Issues.

 Wildlife and Bio-diversity.

 International Waterways.

 Major Industrial Regions.

Geography of India:

 Broad physical features and Major physiographic divisions.

 Agriculture and Agro based Activities.

 Minerals – Iron, Manganese, Coal, Oil & Gas, Atomic minerals.

 Major Industries and Industrial development.

 Transportation– major transport corridors.

 Natural Resources.

 Environmental Problems and Ecological Issues.

Geography of Rajasthan

 Broad physical features and Major physiographic divisions.

 Natural Resource of Rajasthan-

 Climate, Natural Vegetation, Forests, Wildlife and Bio-diversity

 Major irrigation projects.

 Mines and Minerals.

 Population.

 Major Industries and Potential for Industrial Development.

Indian Constitution, Political System & Governance

 Constitutional Development & Indian Constitution:

Government of India Acts: 1919 and 1935, Constituent Assembly, Nature of Indian Constitution; Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State, Fundamental Duties, Federal Structure, Constitutional Amendments, Emergency Provisions, Public Interest Litigation (P.I.L.) and Judicial Review.

 Indian Political System and Governance :

 Nature of Indian State, Democracy in India, Reorganization of States, Coalition
Governments, Political Parties, National Integration.

 Union and State Executive; Union and State Legislative, Judiciary.

 President, Parliament, Supreme Court, Election Commission, Comptroller and Auditor General, Planning Commission, National Development Council, Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), Central Information Commission , Lokpal, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).

 Local Self Government & Panchayati Raj.

 Public Policy & Rights

 National Public Policy as a welfare state.

 Various Legal Rights and Citizen Charter.

Political and Administrative System of Rajasthan

 Governor, Chief Minister, State Assembly, High Court, Rajasthan Public Service Commission, District Administration, State Human Rights Commission, Lokayukt, State Election Commission, State Information Commission.

 Public Policy, Legal Rights and Citizen Charter.

Economic Concepts and Indian Economy

Basic Concepts of Economics

 Basic Knowledge of Budgeting, Banking, Public Finance, 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

Economic Development & Planning : –

 5 Year Plans – Objectives, Strategies and Achievements.

 Major Sectors of Economy- Agriculture, Industry, Service and Trade- Current Status,
Issues & initiatives.

 Major Economic Problems and Government Initiatives. Economic Reforms and Liberalization.

Human Resource and Economic Development :-

 Human Development Index

 Poverty and Unemployment:- Concept, Types, Causes, Remedies and Current
Flagship Schemes.

Social Justice and Empowerment:-

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.

 Programmes and Schemes- Government Welfare Schemes for SC/ST/Backward Class/Minorities/Disabled Persons, Destitute, Women, Children, Old Age People, Farmers & Labourers.

Science & Technology

 Basics of Everyday Science.

 Electronics, Computers, Information and Communication Technology.

 Space Technology including Satellites.

 Defence Technology.

 Nanotechnology.

 Human body, Food and Nutrition, Health care.

 Environmental and Ecological Changes and its Impacts.

 Biodiversity, Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering.

 Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry and Animal Husbandry with special reference to
Rajasthan.

 Development of Science and Technology in Rajasthan.

Reasoning & Mental Ability

Logical Reasoning (Deductive, Inductive, Abductive):

 Statement and Assumptions, Statement and Argument, Statements and Conclusion,
Courses of Action.

 Analytical Reasoning.

Mental Ability :

 Number series, Letter series, Odd man out, Coding-Decoding, Problems relating to
Relations, Shapes and their sub sections.

Basic Numeracy :

 Elementary knowledge of Mathematical and Statistical Analysis.

 Number System, Order of Magnitude, Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, Simple and Compound Interest, Data Analysis (Tables, Bar diagram, Line graph, Pie-chart).

Current Affairs

 Major Current Events and Issues of State (Rajasthan), National and International
Importance

 Persons and Places in recent news

 Games and Sports related Activities

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