Revised Group 1 exam syllabus

Syllabi for TNPSC Group I Main Written Examination (Descriptive type)

General Studies

PAPER –I  

1. Modern history of India and Indian Culture

2. Current events of National and International importance

3. Statistical analysis, graphs and diagrams

4. Social Problems and other current sensitive issues.

PAPER –II  

1. Indian Polity

2. Indian Economy and Geography of India

3. Role and impact of science and technology in the development of India

4. Tamil Language, Tamil Society, its culture and heritage

5. Tamil Nadu Administration.

Modern history of India and Indian culture will cover the broad history of the country from about the middle of the nineteenth century (Advent of European invasion) and would include questions on Gandhi, Tagore, Nehru and Periyar. 

Statistical analysis, graphs and diagrams will include exercises to test the candidate's ability to draw commonsense conclusions from information presented in statistical, graphical and diagrammatic form and to point out deficiencies, limitations and inconsistencies therein. Social problems and sensitive issues will include problems like bonded labour, child labour, gender bias, minorities, SC/ST, illiteracy, poverty, employment etc.

Indian polity will include questions on constitution of India and Political system in India

On Indian economy and geography, questions will be put on planning in India and the physical,economic, social Geography of India

On role and impact of science and technology, questions will be asked to test the candidate’s awareness of the latest developments in science and technology with special emphasis on applied aspects

Under Tamil language and culture questions will be put to test the candidate’s general awareness on those topics.

Tamil Nadu administration will cover topics in general administration like organizational structure, functions, control, social welfare oriented programmes etc.

    

 Mr MANUEL RAJ

krishnagiri

TNPSC Main Book Advice

 PAPER –I 

1. Modern history of India and Indian Culture

2. Current events of National and International importance

3. Statistical analysis, graphs and diagrams

4. Social Problems and other current sensitive issues.

1.History Book

1. Samakala Indiya varalaru-  Dr.Venkatesan

               Viduthalai Poratta Varalaru – Dr.Venkatesan

6,7,8,12 History Books

2. Current events  

             Pratiyogita Darpan For Current Affairs

3. Statistical analysis

1. Statistics- Spectrum publications &

    Statistical Analysis-sakthi

4. Social Problems and other current sensitive issues.

1. Social Problems - Competition wizard issue on social problem.

PAPER –II 

1. Indian Polity

2. Indian Economy and Geography of India

3. Role and impact of science and technology in the development of India

4. Tamil Language, Tamil Society, its culture and heritage

5. Tamil Nadu Administration.

1. Indian Polity

1. Indian Polity – Laxmikanth- English

                 Indian Polity - P.R.Jayarajan- Tamil

2. Indian Economy and Geography of India

1. Economy - Pratiyogita Darpan Economy Special Edition ,

                                 -Tamilnadu stateboard +1 +2 Books),

                                -Indian Economy- Kaliyamoorthy

2. Geography- NCERT Books,

                        -Tamil nadu state board books

3. Role and impact of science and technology in the development of India                  

          1. Science and Technology- Spectrum or

                                               - Tata Mcgraw  Hill publications

    9,10 Science Books

4. Tamil Language, Tamil Society, its culture and heritage

            1. Thamizhaga Ilakkiya varalaru  - Ramakrishnan  (or)

                                                               -DR .Thevira  (or)             

                                                               -Thamizhannal. Any 2 of these.

             Tamil Ilakkiya Varalaru By Vasudevan

2. Tamizhaga varalaru makkalum Panpadum- K.K pillai is vague.

                         use any other books as referred by toppers.

              Tamilar Nagarigamum Panpadum By Dhakshinamurthi

3. Indian Culture -  +1 old state board Book,

                                         -India Year book ( Publications division)

5. Tamil Nadu Administration.

1. Tamil Nadu Administration - www.tn.gov.in (Web contents)

               Tamil Nadu Administration -sakthi

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Mr.Partheeban

Deputy Collector,Kanniyakumari

TNPSC Main Book Advice

 THE GROUP 1 MATERIALS

> -ENGLISH MEDIUM BOOKS;

> -Indian Polity By Laxmikant

> -Pratiyogita Darpan For Indian Economy

> - Pratiyogita Darpan For Current Affairs

> -TAMIL MEDIUM BOOKS;

> -Indian Polity By P.R.Jayarajan

> -Indian Freedom Struggle By Dr.Venkatesan

> -Contemporary Indian History By Dr.Venkatesan

> -Indian Economy By Kaliyamurthy

> -Tamil Ilakkiya Varalaru By Vasudevan

> -Tamilar Nagarigamum Panpadum By Dakshinamurti

> -6,7,8,12 History Books

> -9,10 Science Books

AND MORE

> -Thittam Monthly Edition In Library

> -India Today Weekly

> -Tamilnadu Govt Website www.tn.gov.in

> -GROUP 2 MATERIALS

> -6,7,8,9,10 Science, Social Science Books

> -7,8,9,10 Maths Books(Slightly)

> -Mathematical Aptitude By Sakthi Publishers,

> -11,12 History, Botany,Zoology,

> -2010,2011 Sura, Manorama Year Books,

> -Tamil Ilakkiya Varalaru By Vasudevan

> -Thittam Monthly Edition

> -My Materials (Contact To Murali)

> -Read Daily Dinamani, Hindu For Current Events

> -Pothu tamil Kalanjiyam By Dr.Sankara Saravanan

> -Puthiya Thalaimurai Kalvi Weekly