TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus

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Contents

1 Tamil Nadu Group 1 Syllabus
- 1.1 Preliminary Exam General Studies (Degree Standard) Topics
2 TNPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern
- 2.1 TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus Overview

Tamil Nadu Group 1 Syllabus

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Preliminary Exam General Studies (Degree Standard) Topics

UNIT-I: General Science

(i) Scientific Knowledge and Scientific temper – Power of Reasoning – Rote Learning vs. Conceptual Learning – Science as a tool to understand the past, present, and future.
(ii) Nature of Universe – General Scientific Laws – Mechanics Properties of Matter, Force, Motion, and Energy – Everyday application of the basic principles of Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Light, Sound, Heat, Nuclear Physics, Laser, Electronics and Communications.
(iii) Elements and Compounds, Acids, Bases, Salts, Petroleum Products, Fertilizers, Pesticides.
(iv) Main concepts of Life Science, Classification of Living Organisms, Evolution, Genetics, Physiology, Nutrition, Health and Hygiene, and Human diseases.
(v) Environment and Ecology.

UNIT-II: Current Events

(i) History – Latest diary of events – National symbols – Profile of States – Eminent personalities and places in news – Sports Books and authors.
(ii) Polity – Political parties and political system in India – Public awareness and General
administration – Welfare-oriented Government schemes and their utility, Problems in Public Delivery Systems.
(iii) Geography – Geographical landmarks.
(iv) Economics – Current socio-economic issues.
(v) Science – Latest inventions in Science and Technology.
(vi) Prominent Personalities in various spheres- Arts, Science, Literature, and Philosophy.

UNIT- III: Geography of India

(i) Location – Physical features – Monsoon, Rainfall, Weather and Climate – Water Resources – Rivers in India – Soil, Minerals and Natural resources – Forest and Wildlife – Agricultural pattern.
(ii) Transport – Communication.
(iii) Social Geography – Population density and distribution – Racial, Linguistic Groups and Major Tribes.
(iv) Natural calamity – Disaster Management – Environmental pollution: Reasons and preventive measures – Climate change – Green energy.

UNIT– IV: History and Culture of India

(i) Indus Valley civilization – Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals, and Marathas – Age of Vijayanagaram and Bahmani Kingdoms -South Indian history.
(ii) Change and Continuity in the Socio-Cultural History of India.
(iii) Characteristics of Indian culture, Unity in diversity – Race, language, custom.
(iv) India as a Secular State, Social Harmony.

UNIT-V: Indian Polity

(i) Constitution of India – Preamble to the Constitution – Salient features of the Constitution – Union, State and Union Territory.
(ii) Citizenship, Fundamental rights, Fundamental duties, Directive Principles of State Policy.
(iii) Union Executive, Union legislature – State Executive, State Legislature – Local
Governments, Panchayat Raj.
(iv) Spirit of Federalism: Centre – State Relationships.
(v) Election – Judiciary in India – Rule of law.
(vi) Corruption in public life – Anti-corruption measures – Lokpal and Lokayukta – Right to Information – Empowerment of women – Consumer protection forums, Human
rights charter.

UNIT-VI: Indian Economy

(i) Nature of Indian economy – Five-year plan models – an assessment – Planning
Commission and Niti Ayog.
(ii) Sources of revenue – Reserve Bank of India – Fiscal Policy and Monetary Policy
– Finance Commission – Resource sharing between Union and State Governments – Goods and Services Tax.
(iii) Structure of Indian Economy and Employment Generation, Land reforms and Agriculture – Application of Science and Technology in Agriculture – Industrial growth – Rural Welfare Oriented Programmes – Social problems – Population, Education, Health, Employment, Poverty.

UNIT-VII: Indian National Movement

(i) National Renaissance – Early uprising against British rule – Indian National Congress – Emergence of leaders – B.R.Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh, Bharathiar, V.O.Chidambaranar, Jawaharlal Nehru, Kamarajar, Mahatma Gandhi, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Thanthai Periyar, Rajaji, Subash Chandra Bose, Rabindranath Tagore, and others.
(ii) Different modes of Agitation: Growth of Satyagraha and Militant Movements.
(iii) Communalism and partition.

UNIT- VIII: History, Culture, Heritage and Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu

(i) History of Tamil Society, related Archaeological discoveries, Tamil Literature from
Sangam age till contemporary times.
(ii) Thirukkural : (a) Significance as a Secular literature
(b) Relevance to Everyday Life
(c) Impact of Thirukkural on Humanity
(d) Thirukkural and Universal Values – Equality, Humanism, etc
(e) Relevance to SocioPolitico – Economic Affairs
(f) Philosophical content in Thirukkural
(iii) Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle – Early agitations against British Rule – Role
of women in freedom struggle.
(iv) Evolution of 19th and 20th Century Socio-Political movements in Tamil Nadu – Justice Party, Growth of Rationalism – Self Respect Movement, Dravidian Movement and Principles underlying both these movements, Contributions of Thanthai Periyar and Perarignar Anna.

UNIT – IX: Development Administration in Tamil Nadu

(i) Human Development Indicators in Tamil Nadu and a comparative assessment across the Country – Impact of Social Reform movements in the Socio-Economic Development of Tamil Nadu.
(ii) Political parties and Welfare schemes for various sections of people – Rationale behind Reservation Policy and access to Social Resources – Economic trends in Tamil Nadu – Role and impact of social welfare schemes in the Socio-Economic Development of Tamil Nadu.
(iii)Social Justice and Social Harmony as the Cornerstones of Socio-Economic Development.
(iv) Education and Health systems in Tamil Nadu.
(v)Geography of Tamil Nadu and its impact on Economic growth.
(vi) Achievements of Tamil Nadu in various fields.
(vii) E-governance in Tamil Nadu.

UNIT-X: Aptitude and Mental Ability

(i) Simplification – Percentage – Highest Common Factor (HCF) – Lowest Common Multiple (LCM).
(ii) Ratio and Proportion.
(iii) Simple interest – Compound interest – Area – Volume – Time and Work.
(iv) Logical Reasoning – Puzzles – Dice – Visual Reasoning – Alpha numeric Reasoning
– Number Series.

Syllabus for Main Written Examination

Paper-I – கட்டாயத் தமிழ் ம ாழித் தகுதித் ததர்வு (பத்தாம் வகுப்புத் தரம்)
Paper – II (Degree Standard)
- UNIT- I: Modern history of India and Indian culture
- UNIT- II: Social issues in India and Tamil Nadu
- UNIT- III: General Aptitude & Mental Ability (SSLC Standard)
Paper – III (Degree Standard)
- UNIT- I: Indian Polity and emerging political trends across the world affecting India
- UNIT- II: Role and impact of Science and Technology in the development of India
- UNIT- III: Tamil Society ‐ Its Culture and Heritage
Paper – IV (Degree Standard)
- UNIT- I: Geography of India with special reference to Tamil Nadu
- UNIT- II: Environment, Bio-Diversity and Disaster Management
- UNIT- III: Indian Economy – Current economic trends and impact of global economy
  on India

TNPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern

Preliminary Examination Pattern

Name of the Subject	Number of Questions	Number of Marks
General Studies (Code No.003) (Degree Standard)	175	300
Aptitude & Mental Ability Test (SSLC Standard)	25	300
Total	200 Questions	300 Marks
Time Duration: 3 Hours
Objective Type Question Paper

Mains Examination Pattern

Name of the Subject	Time Duration	Number of Marks
Paper I: Tamil Eligibility Test (SSLC Standard) (Descriptive Type)	3 Hours	100
Paper II General Studies (Degree Standard) (Descriptive type)	3 Hours	250
Paper III General Studies (Degree Standard) (Descriptive type)	3 Hours	250
Paper IV General Studies (Degree Standard) (Descriptive type)	3 Hours	250
Interview & Records	–	100
Total	–	850
Descriptive Type Question Paper

NOTE:

The questions on General Studies for Preliminary and Main Written Examination
will be set both in Tamil and English.
The Main Written Examination answer sheets of Paper-II, Paper-III, and Paper-IV will be evaluated, only if the candidate secures minimum qualifying marks [40%- i.e., 40 marks] in Paper-I and the marks secured in Paper-I will not be taken into account for ranking.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

Minimum Qualifying Marks for Selection
Exam	SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/ DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs	Others
Prelims Exam	90	120
Mains Exam (Paper I)	40	40
Mains Exam (Paper II, III, IV)	255	340