Note :-

1. Exam is for the post of Senior Physical Education Teacher.
2. All questions are multiple choice questions.
3. Negative marking is applicable, for every wrong answer one-third of the marks prescribed for that particular question shall be deducted.
4. Paper shall include Geographical, Historical, Cultural and General Knowledge of Rajasthan, Current Affairs of Rajasthan, General Knowledge of World and India, and Educational Psychology.

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Syllabus

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1. Geographical, Historical, Cultural and General Knowledge of Rajasthan:

1. Physical features, climate, drainage, vegetation, agriculture, livestock, dairy development, population distribution, growth, literacy, sex ratio, tribes, industries and major tourist centres.
2. Ancient Culture & Civilisation of Rajasthan, Kalibangan, Ahar, Ganeshwar, Bairath.
3. History of Rajasthan from 8th to 18th Century
   1. Gurjar Pratihars
   2. Chauhans of Ajmer
   3. Relations with Delhi Sultanate – Mewar, Ranthambore and Jalore.
   4. Rajasthan and Mughals – Sanga, Pratap, Mansingh of Amer, Chandrasen, Rai Singh of Bikaner, Raj Singh of Mewar.
4. History of Freedom Struggle in Rajasthan
   1. Revolution of 1857
   2. Political Awakening
   3. Prajamandal Movements
   4. Peasants and Tribal Movements
5. Integration of Rajasthan
6. Society and Religion
   1. Lok Devta and Devian
   2. Saints of Rajasthan
   3. Architecture - Temples, Forts and Palaces
   4. Paintings - Various Schools
   5. Fairs and Festivals
   6. Customs, Dresses and Ornaments
   7. Folk Music and Dance
   8. Language and Literature
7. Political and Administrative System of Rajasthan
   1. Office of Governor; Role and Functions
   2. Chief Minister and Cabinet (State council of Ministers)
   3. State Secretariat and Chief Secretary
   4. State Human Rights Commission
   5. Organisation and Role of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission
   6. Panchayati Raj (Local Self Govt. Administration)
   7. State Legislative Assembly in Rajasthan

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2. Current Affairs of Rajasthan:

1. Major current issues and happenings at state level related to socio-economic, political, games and sports aspects.

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3. General Knowledge of World & India:

1. Continents, Oceans and their characteristics, global wind system, environmental issues and strategies, globalization and its impacts, population distribution and migration.
2. India: Physical features, monsoonal system, drainage, vegetation and energy resources.
3. Indian Economy:
   1. Growth and Development in Agriculture, Industry and Service Sector in India.
   2. Foreign Trade of India: Trends, Composition and Direction.
4. Indian Constitution, Political System and Foreign Policy:
   1. Constitutional History of India with special reference to Government of India Acts of 1919 and 1935. Gandhi's Contribution to National Movement.
   2. Indian Constitution- Role of Ambedkar, making of Constitution, salient features, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy.
   3. Offices of the Indian President and Prime Minister
   4. Political Parties and Pressure Groups
   5. Principles of India's Foreign Policy and Nehru's contribution in its making.
   6. India and U.N.O., emerging trends in International Politics with special reference to Globalization.

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4. Educational Psychology:

1. Educational Psychology - its meaning, scope and implications for teacher in classroom situations.
2. Development of Learner - concept of growth and development, physical, emotional, cognitive, moral and social development.
3. Learning - its meaning and types, different theories of learning and implications for a teacher, transfer of learning, factors affecting learning, constructivist learning.
4. Personality - meaning, theories and measurement, adjustment and its mechanism, maladjustment.
5. Intelligence and Creativity - meaning, theories and measurement, role in learning, emotional intelligence- concept and practices.
6. Motivation - meaning and role in the process of learning, achievement motivation.
7. Individual Differences - meaning and sources, education of children with special needs-Gifted, slow learners and delinquent.
8. Concept and Implications in Education of - Self concept, attitudes, interest & habits, aptitude and social skills.