Exam Scheme
Scroll horizontally to view more | Part | Subject | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|
| Part-A | General Knowledge of Rajasthan | 40 | 40 |
| Part-B | Concerned Subject | 110 | 110 |
| Total | | 150 | 150 |
Note :-
- Exam Duration: 2.30 Hours
- Multiple Choice Questions with 1/3rd negative marking for each wrong answer.
- Each question has five options (1, 2, 3, 4, 5). Darken only one circle indicating the correct answer using a BLUE BALL POINT PEN.
- If a question is not attempted, darken circle '5'. If no circle is darkened, 1/3rd of the marks will be deducted.
- 10 minutes extra time is provided to ensure all questions are attempted. Candidates must darken one circle for each question.
- Candidates who do not darken any of the five circles for more than 10% of the questions will be disqualified.
Syllabus :- Agriculture Officer Part-A ( GK )
1. UNIT-I: History, Culture & Heritage of Rajasthan
- Pre & early history of Rajasthan.
- Age of Rajputs: Major dynasties of Rajasthan and the achievements of prominent rulers.
- Emergence of Modern Rajasthan:
- Factors of socio-political awakening of 19th century.
- Peasants and tribal movements of 20th century.
- Political struggle of 20th century and the integration of Rajasthan.
- Visual Art of Rajasthan:
- Architecture of forts and temples of Rajasthan.
- Sculpture traditions of Rajasthan and various schools of painting of Rajasthan.
- Performing Arts of Rajasthan:
- Folk music and musical instruments of Rajasthan.
- Folk dance and folk drama of Rajasthan.
- Various religious cults, saints and folk deities of Rajasthan.
- Various dialects and its distribution in Rajasthan; literature of Rajasthani language.
2. UNIT-II: Geography, Natural Resource & Socio-Economic Development of Rajasthan
- Geography of Rajasthan:
- Broad physical features- Mountains, Plateaus, Plains & Desert.
- Major rivers and lakes.
- Climate and Agro-climatic regions.
- Major soil types and distribution.
- Major forest types and distribution.
- Demographic characteristics.
- Desertification, Droughts & Floods, Deforestation, Environmental Pollution and Ecological Concerns.
- Economy of Rajasthan:
- Major Minerals- Metallic & Non-Metallic.
- Power Resources- Renewable and Non-Renewable.
- Major agro-based industries- Textile, Sugar, Paper & Vegetable oil.
- Poverty and Unemployment.
- Agro food parks.
3. UNIT-III: Current Events and Issues of Rajasthan and India
- Important Persons, Places and Current events of the State.
- National and International events of importance.
- New Schemes & Initiatives taken recently for welfare & development in Rajasthan.