Syllabus

Rajasthan Public Service Commission RAS Previous

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Rajasthan Public Service Commission RAS Pre Syllabus:

Paper	Subjects	Max Marks	Time	Time Duration
I	General Knowledge and General Science	200	2 Hours

 

Note-
1. There will be 150 questions of multiple choice (Objective Type), carrying equal marks. 2. There will be negative marking.1/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.

 

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

• The Major Dynasties,  Landmarks in Rajasthan's history, and their Administrative and Revenue System. Socio-cultural Effects.
• Freedom Movement, Political Awakening, and Integration
• Salient features of Architecture – Forts, and Monuments
• Arts, Paintings, and Handicrafts.
• Important Works of Rajasthani literature. Local Dialects
• Fairs, Festivals, Folk Music and Folk Dances.
• Rajasthani Culture, Traditions and Heritage.
• Religious Movements, Saints& Lok devtas of Rajasthan.
• 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 the middle of the 18th 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 Biodiversity.
• 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 Biodiversity
• Major irrigation projects.
• Mines and Minerals.
• Population.
• Major Industries and Potential for Industrial Development.

Indian Constitution, Political System &Governance

Constitutional Development & Indian Constitution :

The Government of India Acts: 1919 and 1935, Nature of Indian Constitution; Constituent Assembly, 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:

• Indian State Nature, States Reorganization, Governments Coalition, Political Parties, Indian Democracy, and 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

• Chief Minister, Governor, Lokayukta, State Election Commission, State Assembly, High Court, Rajasthan Public Service Commission, District Administration, State Human Rights Commission, and 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

• The macro overview of Economy.
• Major Agricultural, Industrial, and Service Sector Issues.
• Growth, Development, and Planning.
• Infrastructure & Resources.
• Major Development Projects.
• Programs and Schemes- Government Welfare Schemes for SC/ST/Backward Class/Minorities/Disabled Persons, Destitute, Women, Children, Old Age People, Farmers & Labourers.