>>SYLLABUS UPSC GENERAL STUDIES PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

SYLLABUS UPSC GENERAL STUDIES PRELIMINARY
TOPICs
GENERAL AREA TO BE COVERED
1. General science

Questions on General science will cover general appreciation and understanding of science including matters of every day, observation and experience, as may be expected of a well educated person, who has not made a special study of any particular scientific discipline.

2. Current events of national and international importance

In current events knowledge of significant national and international events will be tested.

3. History of India and Indian national movement

In history of India emphasis will on broad general understanding of the subjects it its social economic and political aspects. Questions on the Indian national movement will relate to the nature and character of nineteenth century resurgence, growth of nationalism and attainment of independence.

4. Indian and world geography

In geography emphasis will be on geography of India. Questions on the geography of India will relate to physical social and economic geography of the country, including the main features of the Indian agricultural and natural resources.

5. Indian polity and economy

Questions on Indian polity and economy will taste knowledge of the country’s political system and constitution of India, Panchayati Raj, social system and economic developments of India.

6. General mental ability

On general mental ability the candidates will be tested on reasoning and analytical abilities.