COMBINED CIVIL SERVICES - II

Group II (CSSE I) Services

General Studies Preliminary
Examination
Topics for Objective Type
UnitI General science :
PhysicsUniverseGeneral Scientific lawsScientific instrumentsInventions and discoveries
National scientific laboratoriesScience glossaryMechanics and properties of matterPhysical
quantities, standards and unitsForce, motion and energyelectricity and Magnetism Heat, light
and soundAtomic and nuclear physics.
ChemistryElements and CompoundsAcids, bases and saltsOxidation and reductionChemistry
of ores and metalsCarbon, nitrogen and their compoundsFertilizers, pesticides, insecticides
BotanyMain Concepts of life scienceThe cellbasic unit of lifeClassification of living organism
Nutrition and dieteticsRespiration
ZoologyBlood and blood circulationEndocrine systemReproductive systemGenetics the
science of heredityEnvironment, ecology, health and hygiene, Bio diversity and its
conservationHuman diseases, prevention and remediesCommunicable diseases and noncommunicable
diseases
UnitII. Current Events
History Latest diary of events NationalNational symbolsProfile of States Eminent persons &
places in newsSports & gamesBooks & authors Awards & honoursLatest historical events
India and its neighbours Appointmentswho is who?
Political Science Problems in conduct of public elections Political parties and political system
in India Public awareness & General administration Role of Voluntary organizations & Govt.,
Welfare oriented govt. schemes, their utility
GeographyGeographical landmarksPolicy on environment and ecology
Economics Current socioeconomic problems New economic policy & govt. sector
Science Latest inventions on science & technology Latest discoveries in Health Science Mass
media & communication
Unit III. Geography
Earth and UniverseSolar systemAtmosphere hydrosphere, lithosphereMonsoon, rainfall,
weather and climateWater resources rivers in IndiaSoil, minerals & natural resources
Natural vegetationForest & wildlifeAgricultural pattern, livestock & fisheries Social geography
populationdensity and distributionNatural calamities disaster management
Unit IV. History and culture of India
South Indian historyCulture and Heritage of Tamil peopleAdvent of European invasion
Expansion and consolidation of British ruleEffect of British rule on socioeconomic factorsSocial
reforms and religious movementsIndia since independenceCharacteristics of Indian culture
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