PAPER I -GENERAL STUDIES
FIRST PAPER (PART-A)
HISTORY
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 11th 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.
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).
* With in Geographic reference of Present Madhya Pradesh
FIRST PAPER (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.
