RPSC RAS Syllabus 2017

20 Very Short answer questions (Answer word limit 15) Each question of 2 marks.(20 x 2 = 40) 40 Marks

16 Short answer questions (Answer word limit 50) Each question of 5 marks. (16 x 5 = 80) 80 Marks

4 Long/Descriptive questions (Answer word limit 200) Each question of 20 marks. (4 x 20 = 80) 80 Marks (There will be a choice in long/descriptive questions)

20 Very Short answer questions (Answer word limit 15) Each question of 2 marks. (20 x 2 = 40) 40 Marks

20 Short answer questions (Answer word limit 50) Each question of 5 marks. (20 x 5 = 100) 100 Marks

3 Long/Descriptive questions (Answer word limit 200) Each question of 20 marks. (3 x 20 = 60) 60 Marks

Hindi (100 Marks)

• Vyakaran- (Brief): 30
• Rachana -(Medium): 30
• Neebandh (Long & Descriptive): 40

Rajasthani Sahitya and Boliya (20 Marks)

• Rajasthani Sahitya and Boliya (Brief): 10
• Rachanakar and Rachnay (Medium): 10

English (80 Marks)

• Grammar (Brief): 30
• Comprehension (Medium) : 20
• Composition (Long & Descriptive): 30

Major Landmarks in the History of Rajasthan, Major Dynasties, their Administrative and Revenue System.

Socio-Cultural Issues.

Freedom Movement, Political Awakening and Integration.

Salient features of Architecture – Forts and Monuments.

Arts, Paintings and Handicrafts.

Important Works of Rajasthani literature.

Local Dialects.

Fairs, Festivals, Folk Music and Folk Dances.

Rajasthani Culture, Traditions and Heritage.

Religious Movements, Saints & Lok Devtas of Rajasthan.

Important Tourist Places.

Leading Personalities of Rajasthan.

Ancient & Medieval Period

• Salient features and Major Landmarks of Ancient and Medieval India.
• Art, Culture, Literature and Architecture.
• Major Dynasties, Their Administrative System. Socio-Economic Conditions, Prominent movements.

Modern Period

• Modern Indian history (from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present) significant events, personalities and issues.
• The Freedom Struggle & Indian National Movement- its various stages and important contributors and contributions from different parts of the Country.
• Social and religious reform movements in the XIX and XX Century.
• Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the Country.

World Geography

• Broad Physical Features
• Environmental and Ecological Issues
• Wildlife and Bio-Diversity
• International Waterways
• Major Industrial Regions

Geography of India

• Broad Physical Features and Major Physiography Divisions
• Agriculture and Agro-based Activities
• Minerals – Iron, Manganese, Coal, Oil & Gas, Atomic Minerals
• Major Industries and Industrial Development
• Transportation– major transport corridors
• Natural Resources
• Environmental Problems and Ecological Issues

Constitutional Development & Indian Constitution

• Government of India Acts: 1919 and 1935
• Constituent Assembly
• Nature of Indian Constitution –Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State, Fundamental Duties, Federal Structure, Constitutional Amendments, Emergency Provisions, Public Interest Litigation (P.I.L.) and Judicial Review.

Indian Political System and Governance

• Nature of Indian State, Democracy in India, Reorganization of States, Coalition Governments, Political Parties, and National Integration
• Union and State Executive; Union and State Legislative, Judiciary
• President, Parliament, Supreme Court, Election Commission, Comptroller and Auditor General, Planning Commission, National Development Council, Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), Central Information Commission , Lokpal, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
• Local Self Government & Panchayati Raj

Public Policy & Rights

• National Public Policy as a Welfare State
• Various Legal Rights and Citizen Charter

Political and Administrative System of Rajasthan

• Governor, Chief Minister, State Assembly, High Court, Rajasthan Public Service Commission, District Administration, State Human Rights Commission, Lokayukt, State Election Commission, State Information Commission
• Public Policy, Legal Rights and Citizen Charter

Basic Knowledge of Budgeting, Banking, Public Finance, National Income, Growth and Development

Accounting – Concept, Tools and Uses in Administration

Stock Exchange and Share Market

Fiscal and Monetary Policies

Subsidies, Public Distribution System

wCommerce

Inflation – Concept, Impact and Control Mechanism

5 Year Plans – Objectives, Strategies and Achievements.

Major Sectors of Economy- Agriculture, Industry, Service and Trade- Current Status, Issues & initiatives.

Major Economic Problems and Government Initiatives. Economic Reforms and Liberalization.

Macro overview of Economy.

Major Agricultural, Industrial and Service Sector Issues.

Growth, Development and Planning.

Infrastructure & Resources.Major Development Projects.

Programs and Schemes- Government Welfare Schemes for SC/ST/Backward Class/Minorities/Disabled Persons, Destitute, Women, Children, Old Age People, Farmers & Laborers.

Basics of Everyday Science

Electronics, Computers, Information and Communication Technology.

Space Technology including Satellites.

Defence Technology.

Nanotechnology.

Human body, Food and Nutrition, Health care.

Environmental and Ecological Changes and its Impacts.

Biodiversity, Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering.

Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry and Animal Husbandry with special reference to Rajasthan.

Development of Science and Technology in Rajasthan.

Statement and Assumptions, Statement and Argument, Statements and Conclusion, Courses of Action.

Analytical Reasoning

Number series, Letter series, Odd man out, Coding-Decoding, Problems relating to Relations, Shapes and their sub sections.Elementary knowledge of Mathematical and Statistical Analysis.

Number System, Order of Magnitude, Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, Simple and Compound Interest, Data Analysis (Tables, Bar diagram, Line graph, Pie-chart).

Major Current Events and Issues of State (Rajasthan), National and International Importance

Persons and Places in recent news

Games and Sports related Activities