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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.
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:
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.
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