Exam Schime

Note :-

1. The question paper all questions multiple choices.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. There shall be Negative marking for each wrong answer. 1/3 mark shall be deducted for each wrong answer.

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Syllabus

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(i) Geographical, Historical, Cultural and General Knowledge of Rajasthan:

1. Geography: Location, extent, relief features, climate, drainage, vegetation, agriculture, livestock, dairy development, population distribution, growth, literacy, sex ratio, religious composition, industries, planning, budgetary trends, major tourist centers.
2. Ancient Culture & Civilization: Kalibangan, Ahar, Ganeshwar, Bairath.
3. History:
   1. From 8th to 18th Century: Gurjar Pratihars, Chauhans of Ajmer, Relations with Delhi Sultanate, Mewar, Ranthambore and Jalore, Rajasthan and Mughals (Sanga, Pratap, Mansingh of Amer, Chandrasen, Rai Singh of Bikaner, Raj Singh of Mewar).
   2. Freedom struggle: Peasants and Tribal Movements, Prajamandal Movement.
   3. Integration of Rajasthan.
   4. Role of women during Medieval and Modern periods.
4. Society and Religion:
   1. Lok Devata 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
5. Government and Administration: Office of Governor, Role and Functions of Chief Minister and Cabinet, State Secretariat and Chief Secretary, Organisation and role of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission and State Human Rights Commission, Panchayati Raj in Rajasthan.

(ii) Current Affairs of Rajasthan:

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

(iii) General Knowledge of World & India:

1. Continents and Oceans: Characteristics, global wind system.
2. Global Issues: Environmental problems, global strategies, globalization and its impacts.
3. Population: Trend and distribution.
4. India and International Organizations: India and U.N.O., Major trends in International policies (Globalization and Nuclear nonproliferation).
5. India: Location and its advantages, Monsoonal system, drainage characteristics, changing patterns of agriculture and industries, national income (concept & trends), poverty reduction schemes, Features of India's foreign policy, Nehru's contribution to foreign policy.
6. Indian History and Politics: Major Landmarks in the Constitutional History of India (Government of India Acts of 1919 and 1935), Gandhi's contribution to the National Movement, Ambedkar and Constitution, Salient features of the Indian Constitution (Fundamental Rights, Duties and Directive Principles of State Policy), offices of the Indian President and Prime Minister, India's federal system, Major Political Parties.