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CSE - General Studies - Mains - Syllabus

CSE - General Studies - Mains - Syllabus

General Guidelines:
The nature and standard of questions in the General Studies papers will be such that a well-educated person will be able to answer them without any specialized study. The questions will be such as to test a candidate’s general awareness of a variety of subjects, which will have relevance for a career in Civil Services. The questions are likely to test the candidate’s basic understanding of all relevant issues, and ability to analyze, and take a view on conflicting socio-economic goals, objectives and demands. The candidates must give relevant, meaningful and succinct answers. 

General Studies Paper - I

1. History of Modern India and Indian Culture
The History of Modern India will cover history of the Country from about the middle of nineteenth century and would also include questions on important personalities who shaped the freedom movement and social reforms. The part relating to Indian culture will cover all aspects of Indian culture from the ancient to modern times as well as principal features of literature, arts and architecture.

2. Geography of India
In this part, questions will be on the physical, economic and social geography of India.

3. Constitution of India and Indian Polity
This part will include questions on the Constitution of India as well as all constitutional, legal, administrative and other issues emerging from the politico-administrative system prevalent in the country.

4. Current National Issues and Topics of Social Relevance
This part is intended to test the candidate's awareness of current national issues and topics of social relevance in present-day India, such as the following: (i) The Indian economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. (ii) Issues arising from the social and economic exclusion of large sections from the benefits of development. (iii) Other issues relating to the development and management of human resource. (iv) Health issues including the management of Public Health, Health education and ethical concerns regarding health-care, medical research and pharmaceuticals. (v) Law enforcement, internal security and related issues such as the preservation of communal harmony. (vi) Issues relating to good governance and accountability to the citizens including the maintenance of human rights, and of probity in public life. (vii) Environmental issues, ecological preservation, conservation of natural resources and national heritage.

General Studies Paper – II

1. India and the World
This part will include questions to test candidate's awareness of India's relationship with the world in various spheres such as the following:-
• Foreign Affairs with special emphasis on India’s relations with neighbouring countries and in the region.
• Security and defence related matters.
• Nuclear policy, issues, and conflicts.
• The Indian Diaspora and its contribution to India and the world.

2. India’s Economic Interaction with the World
In this part, questions will be on economic and trade issues such as foreign trade, foreign investment; economic and diplomacy issues relating to oil, gas and energy flows; the role and functions of I.M.F., World Bank, W.T.O., WIPO etc. which influence India’s economic interaction with other countries and international institutions.

3. Developments in the Field of Science & Technology, IT and space
In this part, questions will test the candidate's awareness of the developments in the field of science and technology, information technology, space and basic ideas about computers, robotics, nanotechnology, biotechnology and related issues regarding intellectual property rights.

4. International Affairs and Institutions
This part will include questions on important events in world affairs and on international institutions.

5. Statistical analysis, graphs and diagrams
This part will test the candidate's ability to draw conclusions from information presented in statistical, graphical or diagrammatical form and to interpret them.

GS - Syllabus - Prelims

CSE - General Studies - Prelims - Syllabus

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General Guidelines:

Candidates should note that their will be penalty (Negative Marking) answers marked by a candidate in the Objective Question Papers.

General Science

Current events of national and international importance

History of India and Indian National Movement

Indian and World Geography

Indian Polity and Economy

General Mental Ability

Questions on General Science will cover general appreciation and understanding of science including matters of everyday observation and experience, as may be expected of a well educated person who has not made a special study of any particular scientific discipline.

In current events, knowledge of significant national and international events will be tested.

In History of India, emphasis will be on broad general understanding of the subject in its social, economic and political aspects.

Questions on the Indian National Movement will relate to the nature and character of the nineteenth century resurgence, growth of nationalism and attainment of Independence.

In Geography, emphasis will be on Geography of India. Questions on the Geography of India will relate to physical, social and economic Geography of the country, including the main features of Indian agricultural and natural resources.

Questions on Indian Polity and Economy will test knowledge of the country’s political system and Constitution of India, Panchayati Raj, Social Systems and economic developments in India.

On general mental ability, the candidates will be tested on reasoning and analytical abilities.

General Studies : Question 215

GENERAL STUDIES QUESTION 215

215. Consider the following statements:
1. Under Article 32 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court can be moved for enforcement of Fundamental Rights only.
2. Under Article 226 of the Constitution, High Courts can be moved for enforcement of any right including Fundamental Right.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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General Studies : Question 214

GENERAL STUDIES QUESTION 214

214. Consider the following departments:

1. Department of Economic Affairs

2. Department of Expenditure

3. Department of Revenue

4. Department of Disinvestment; and

5. Department of Financial Services

Which of these above do not form a department under Ministry of Finance in the Central Government?

(a) 4

(b) 1

(c) 2

(d) None of the above

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Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) : New Examination Pattern from Year 2011

Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) : New Examination Pattern from Year 2011
From 2011 onwards there will be change in the pattern of the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination as aspirants will be tested with a Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT). CSAT focuses on analytical abilities of aspirants rather than the ability to memorise.Students would have to give two objective-type papers that have emphasis on testing their "aptitude for civil services" and "ethical and moral dimension of decision-making". These two papers will have equal weightage and will be common to all candidates and will replace the current common paper -- General Studies -- and the optional paper.

Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) Pattern (not yet finalized / speculative)
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination will be known as Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT)
PAPER I (Compulsory): 150 marks - Aptitude Test for testing the candidates from moral and ethical dimension.
PAPER II (Compulsory): 150 marks - Similar to present General Studies to test the conventional, un-conventional and current affairs knowledge of candidate.
CSAT FAQ:
1. So will the optional subject be done away with?
As of now the Civil Services Prelims exams will not have optional subjects but two common papers for all candidates.

2. Will the IAS mains pattern also change?
No decision in this regard has been taken so far by UPSC. But the mains pattern will also be changed drastically sooner than later.

3. Will the number of attempts remain the same?
Although the UPSC favors reducing the maximum number of attempts for the IAS exams, the final decision will be taken by the central government. So this is a political question and will depend on the will of reformers within the government to push for lowering the attempt limit against stiff resistance from certain quarters.

4. Will the upper age limit be reduced?
This was also recommended by the second ARC and PC Hota committee and the UPSC favors reduction in the age limit but again a political decision and any reduction will see large scale student protests as witnessed in Andhra Pradesh recently.

5. Any tips?
Have a back up, be ready for any eventuality and prepare for the current attempt like it’s your last one and look to clear the civils this year itself.

CSP 2010

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