Scheme of Examination

Note :-

1. All the questions in the Paper shall be Multiple Choice Type Question.
2. Negative marking shall be applicable in the evaluation of answers. For every wrong answer 1/3 of the marks prescribed for that particular question shall be deducted. Explanation: Wrong answer shall mean an incorrect answer or multiple answer.
3. Duration of the paper shall be 3 Hours.

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Syllabus : General Studies

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1. Rajasthan, Indian and World history with special emphasis on Rajasthan Culture and Indian National Movement:

   1. Pre and Proto-historical sites of Rajasthan: Important historical centers and republics of early Christian era.
   2. Emergence of the Rajputs and prominent rulers of major Rajput dynasties of Rajasthan and their achievements & contributions: Pratiharas, Chauhans, Parmars, Guhilas, Rathores, Sisodia and Kachchawas.
   3. Political Resistance of Rajput Rulers: Sultanate, Mughal and other regional powers with special reference to Rawal Ratan Singh, Hammir Chauhan, Kanhad dev, Maharana Kumbha, Rao Maldev, Rao Chandrasen and Maharana Pratap.
   4. Emergence of Modern Rajasthan: Agents of Social-Religious Awakening in Rajasthan during 19th and 20th centuries.
      • Political Awakening: role of newspapers and political institutions.
      • Tribal and Peasant movements in 20th century.
      • Praja- Mandal movements in various princely states in 20th century.
      • Integration of Rajasthan.
   5. Art of Rajasthan:
      • Architectural Traditions: temples, fort and palaces from ancient to modern period.
      • Various schools of paintings which developed during medieval period.
      • Folk Music & Instruments.
      • Folk Dances & Drama.
   6. Language & Literature:
      • Dialects of Rajasthani language.
      • Literature of Rajasthani language and Folk literature.
   7. Religious Life:
      • Religious communities of Rajasthan.
      • Saints and Sects in medieval Rajasthan.
      • Folk deities of Rajasthan.
   8. Social Life in Rajasthan:
      • Fairs and festivals.
      • Social customs and traditions.
      • Attires and ornaments.

2. Cultural Foundation of India: Indus and Vedic Culture.

3. State Formation and Empire Building: Mahajanpadas and political achievements of Chandragupta Maurya.

4. Achievements of Gupta Rulers: Samudragupta and Chandragupta Vikramaditya II.

5. Evolution of Sculpture and Architecture: from Mauryan age to Early Medieval India.

6. Language and Literature in Ancient India: Sanskrit, Pali, Prakrit and Sangam Literature.

7. Sultanate Period: Achievements of Balban, Allauddin Khilji and Muhammad bin Tughlaq. Cultural Achievements of Vijaynagar Empire.

8. Mughal Period:

   • Reconciliation and cooperation during Akbar.
   • Development of paintings and music during medieval period.
   • Architectural contribution of Sultanate, Mughals and Regional powers.

9. Social & Religious awakening of 19th century.

   • Genesis and evolution of Nationalism in 19th century.
   • Swadeshi Movement.
   • Rise and Growth of revolutionary movements.
   • Gandhi and Mass Movements: Non-Cooperation Movement, Civil Disobedience and Quit India.
   • Rise of Communalism and Partition of India.

10. Making of the Modern World:

    • Enlightenment and Industrial Revolution.
    • Nation Building in Europe: French Revolution and making of Italy and Germany as a Nation State.

11. Imperialism and colonialism in Asia.

    • Causes of the First World War.
    • Impact of the Soviet Revolution.
    • Worldwide Political repercussion of the Great Depression.

12. Second World War and the End of Imperialism. National Movement in Indo-China and Indonesia.

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2. Indian Polity, Indian Economics with special emphasis on Rajasthan:

   1. Indian Polity:
      1. Constitution of India: Preamble, Salient features, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, and Directive Principles of State Policy. Amendment Procedures and Important Amendments to the Constitution, Federal System.
      2. Union Government: President, Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Parliament, Supreme Court and Judicial Activism.
      3. State Government: Governor, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers, Legislature, High Court, Local-Self Government and Panchayati Raj system in Rajasthan.
      4. Political Dynamics: Democratic Politics in India, Party, Caste and Gender issues in State Politics of Rajasthan.
   2. Economics:
      1. Characteristics of Indian Economy, G.D.P., G.N.P. and per capita income in India since 2000.
      2. Indian Agriculture: Main crops, production and productivity. Land use: Use of modern technology, fertilizers and hybrid seeds.
      3. Industrial Policy and Industrial Development since 1990. Service sector in Indian Economy.
      4. Census 2011: India and Rajasthan. Human Development index, Schemes of removal of unemployment and poverty: India and Rajasthan.
      5. Animal Husbandry in Rajasthan. Tourism in Rajasthan.

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3. Use of Computers and Information Technology in Teaching:

   1. Introduction to Computers: Definition, Characteristics, Types, Generations, Classification, Applications, Data and types of data.
   2. Basic Organization of a Computer: Input and Output Devices, Primary Memory, RAM, ROM, Cache, Secondary Storage Devices, ALU, CU, CPU, and Processors.
   3. Computer Software Basics: Definitions: Software, Hardware, Firmware, Freeware, Open Source, Program, Flowchart, Algorithm, System Software, Application Software, Compiler, Assembler, File, Folder. Operating System- MS Windows, MS Word, MS Power Point, MS Excel, Antivirus Software.
   4. Computer Network Basics: Definition, Types: LAN, MAN, WAN, Topology: BUS, RING, STAR, Devices: NIC, Repeater, Bridge, Hub, Switch, Router, Gateway, Wireless Networking: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Hot-Spot, Wireless LAN, Access Point.
   5. Internet Basics: Definitions: Internet, Internet Service Provider (ISP), WWW, Website, URL, Internet Speed, Download, Upload, Search Engines, e-Mail, Browser, Surfing, e-Commerce, Multimedia, e-Governance, Hacking, Captcha, Fishing, Bar Code, QR Code, Internet Banking, Social Networking.
   6. Computer in Teaching: Applications, Computer Aided Learning (CAL), Computer Aided Instructions (CAI), SMILE Project, Shala-Darpan, Pay-Manager, Gyan-Sankalp Portal, Diksha, U-DISE, Unilearn App, Google Meet, Google Classroom, Advantages and Disadvantages of Internet.

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4. Rajasthan, India, World Geography:

   1. Rajasthan: Location and Extension, Relief, Rivers and Lakes, Climate, Natural Vegetation, Soil, Production and Distribution of Major Crops, Major Irrigation projects, Livestock, Metallic and Non- metallic Minerals, Power Resources, Industries- Large and Small, Population Characteristics, Transportation, Environmental Problems- Drought, Desertification, Soil Erosion, Deforestation.
   2. India: Broad Physical Features: Mountains, Plateaus and Plains, Rivers, Mechanism of Monsoon and Climatic Characteristics, Forest Resources, National Parks, Power Resources, Production and Distribution of Wheat, Rice, Cotton, Sugarcane, Tea and Coffee, Population characteristics, Industrial Regions.
   3. World: Broad Physical Features- Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, Deserts, Major Rivers, Agriculture types, Power Resources, Major Industrial Regions, Inter- Continental Railways, Major Ocean Routes.

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5. General Science:

   1. Physical and Chemical changes, Oxidation and Reduction, pH, Acid and Bases. Some important compounds used in daily life.
   2. Compounds of carbon, hydrocarbons, allotropes of carbon, chlorofluorocarbons. Polymers. Soap and Detergents.
   3. Light: Reflection, Refraction, Types of Mirrors and lenses, Defects of vision and their correction.
   4. Electricity: Electric current, Electric cell, Electric generator, Electric motor, Electric connection arrangements in houses, Working, maintenance and precautions during use of household electrical appliances.
   5. Cell: Cell organelles and Bio-molecules.
   6. Blood groups, Blood transfusion, Rh factor, Hormones.
   7. Basic genetics, Sex determination in human. Transgenic organisms (Genetically Modified Organisms).
   8. Environmental study: Structure and components of ecosystems, energy flow in ecosystem, biogeochemical cycles (water, carbon, nitrogen). Global Warming and Ozone Depletion.
   9. Human and environmental interactions, Types of pollution, their causes and remedies. Exploitation of natural and energy resources. Sustainable Development.
   10. Biodiversity and its conservation with special reference to the state of Rajasthan. Economic importance of animals and plants with special reference to the state of Rajasthan.
   11. Human Diseases: Causes and cure. Malnutrition and human health with special reference to the state of Rajasthan. General know-how regarding the pandemic Covid-19 and the Black Fungal disease.