Exam Scheme

Note :-

1. Exam Duration: 2.30 Hours
2. Multiple Choice Questions with 1/3rd negative marking for each wrong answer.
3. Each question has five options (1, 2, 3, 4, 5). Darken only one circle indicating the correct answer using a BLUE BALL POINT PEN.
4. If a question is not attempted, darken circle '5'. If no circle is darkened, 1/3rd of the marks will be deducted.
5. 10 minutes extra time is provided to ensure all questions are attempted. Candidates must darken one circle for each question.
6. Candidates who do not darken any of the five circles for more than 10% of the questions will be disqualified.

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Syllabus :- Agriculture Officer Part-A ( GK )

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1. UNIT-I: History, Culture & Heritage of Rajasthan

1. Pre & early history of Rajasthan.
2. Age of Rajputs: Major dynasties of Rajasthan and the achievements of prominent rulers.
3. Emergence of Modern Rajasthan:
   1. Factors of socio-political awakening of 19th century.
   2. Peasants and tribal movements of 20th century.
   3. Political struggle of 20th century and the integration of Rajasthan.
4. Visual Art of Rajasthan:
   1. Architecture of forts and temples of Rajasthan.
   2. Sculpture traditions of Rajasthan and various schools of painting of Rajasthan.
5. Performing Arts of Rajasthan:
   1. Folk music and musical instruments of Rajasthan.
   2. Folk dance and folk drama of Rajasthan.
6. Various religious cults, saints and folk deities of Rajasthan.
7. Various dialects and its distribution in Rajasthan; literature of Rajasthani language.

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2. UNIT-II: Geography, Natural Resource & Socio-Economic Development of Rajasthan

1. Geography of Rajasthan:
   1. Broad physical features- Mountains, Plateaus, Plains & Desert.
   2. Major rivers and lakes.
   3. Climate and Agro-climatic regions.
   4. Major soil types and distribution.
   5. Major forest types and distribution.
   6. Demographic characteristics.
   7. Desertification, Droughts & Floods, Deforestation, Environmental Pollution and Ecological Concerns.

2. Economy of Rajasthan:
   1. Major Minerals- Metallic & Non-Metallic.
   2. Power Resources- Renewable and Non-Renewable.
   3. Major agro-based industries- Textile, Sugar, Paper & Vegetable oil.
   4. Poverty and Unemployment.
   5. Agro food parks.

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3. UNIT-III: Current Events and Issues of Rajasthan and India

1. Important Persons, Places and Current events of the State.
2. National and International events of importance.
3. New Schemes & Initiatives taken recently for welfare & development in Rajasthan.