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TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary Exam New Pattern and Revised Updated Syllabus

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has announced completely new syllabus for the Group I 2013 ( Combined Civil Services Exam I) in March 2013. This is an innovative measure of the TNPSC after very long time of such major changes in the exam pattern of the commission.

TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary Examination General Studies and Aptitude New Exam Pattern and Syllabus

Total Questions  - 200, ( General Studies - 150 Questions and Aptitude Test - 50 Questions )

Total Marks       - 300 marks (Objective type)

TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary Exam Syllabus for General Studies or GK

  • UNIT – I - General science
  • UNIT - II. Current Events,
  • UNIT – III Geography
  • UNIT – IV History and culture of India
  • UNIT – V - INDIAN POLITY
  • UNIT – VI - INDIAN ECONOMY
  • UNIT – VII - INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT
  • UNIT – VIII - MENTAL ABILITY TESTS

UNIT – I - General science

Physics - Universe - General Scientific laws - Scientific instruments - Inventions and discoveries-National scientific laboratories-Science glossary-Mechanics and properties of matter-Physical quantities, standards and units-Force, motion and energy- electricity and Magnetism - electronics & communications - Heat, light and sound-Atomic and nuclear physics-Solid State Physics-Spectroscopy – Geophysics - Astronomy and space science.
 
Chemistry - Elements and Compounds-Acids, bases and salts - Oxidation and reduction – Chemistry of ores and metals -Carbon, nitrogen and their compounds-Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides-Biochemistry and biotechnology-Electrochemistry-Polymers and plastics.

Botany - Main Concepts of life science-The cell-basic unit of life-Classification of living organism-Nutrition and dietetics-Respiration-Excretion of metabolic waste-Bio-communication

Zoology - Blood and blood circulation-Endocrine system-Reproductive system-Genetics the science of heredity-Environment, ecology, health and hygiene, Bio- diversity and its conservation-Human diseases, prevention and remedies-Communicable diseases and non- communicable diseases-Alcoholism and drug abuse-Animals, plants and human life-
UNIT - II. Current Events

History 
Latest diary of events – National - National symbols -Profile of States-Defence, national security and terrorism-World organizations-pacts and summits-Eminentpersons & places in news-Sports & games-Books & authors -Awards & honours-Cultural panorama-Latest historical events- India and its neighbours- Latest terminology-Appointments-who is who?
Political Science
India’s foreign policy - Latest court verdicts – public opinion - Problems in conduct of public elections- Political parties and political system in India-Public awareness & General administration- Role of Voluntary organizations & Govt.,-
Welfare oriented govt. schemes, their utility Geography - Geographical landmarks-Policy on environment and ecology Economics- Current socio-economic problems-New economic policy & govt. sector Science - Latest inventions on science & technology - Latest discoveries in Health
Science - Mass media & communication

UNIT – III Geography
Earth and Universe - Solar system - Atmosphere hydrosphere, lithosphere -Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate - Water resources - rivers in India -
Soil, minerals & natural resources-Natural vegetation-Forest & wildlife-Agricultural pattern, livestock & fisheries-Transport & communication-Social geography – population-density and distribution-Natural calamities – disaster management-Climate change - impact and consequences - mitigation measures-Pollution Control

UNIT – IV History and culture of India
Pre-historic events -Indus valley civilization-Vedic, Aryan and Sangam age-Maurya dynasty-Buddhism and Jainism-Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas-Age of Vijayanagaram and the bahmanis-South Indian history-Culture and Heritage of Tamil people-Advent of European invasion-Expansion and consolidation of British rule-Effect of British rule on socio-economic factors-Social reforms and religious movements-India since independence-Characteristics of Indian culture-Unity in diversity –race, colour, language, custom-India-as secular state-Organizations for fine arts, dance, drama, music-Growth ofrationalist, Dravidian movement in TN-Political parties and populist schemes –Prominent personalities in the various spheres – Arts, Science, literature and Philosophy – Mother Teresa, Swami Vivekananda, Pandit Ravishankar ,M.S.Subbulakshmi, Rukmani Arundel and J.Krishnamoorthy etc.

UNIT – V - INDIAN POLITY
Constitution of India - Preamble to the constitution - Salient features of constitution - Union, State and territory - Citizenship-rights amend duties - Fundamental rights - Fundamental duties - Human rights charter - Union
legislature – Parliament - State executive - State Legislature – assembly - Status of Jammu & Kashmir - Local government – panchayat raj – Tamil Nadu - Judiciary in India – Rule of law/Due process of law - Indian federalism – center – state relations - Emergency provisions - Civil services in India - Administrative challenges in a welfare state - Complexities of district administration - Elections - Election Commission Union and State - Official language and Schedule-VIII - Amendments to constitution - Schedules to constitution - Administrative reforms & tribunals- Corruption in public life - Anti- corruption measures – Central Vigilance Commission, lok-adalats, Ombudsman, Comptroller and Auditor General of India. - Right to information - Central and State Commission - Empowerment of women- Voluntary organizations and public grievances
redressal - Consumer protection forms

UNIT – VI - INDIAN ECONOMY
Nature of Indian economy - Five-year plan models- an assessment - Land reforms & agriculture - Application of science in agriculture - Industrial growth - Capital formation and investment-Role of public sector & disinvestment-Development of infrastructure- National income - Public finance & fiscal policy - Price policy & public distribution- Banking, money & monetary policy - Role of
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) - WTO-globalization & privatization - Rural welfare oriented programmes - Social sector problems – population, education, health, employment, poverty - HRD – sustainable economic growth- Economic trends in Tamil Nadu - Energy Different sources and development - Finance Commission - Planning Commission - National Development Council

UNIT – VII - INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT
National renaissance- Early uprising against British rule-1857 Revolt- Indian National Congress - Emergence of national leaders- Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, Netaji -Growth of militant movements -Different modes of agitations-Era of different Acts & Pacts-World war & final phase struggle - Page 18 of 72
Communalism led to partition- Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle - Rajaji, VOC, Periyar, Bharathiar & Others - Birth of political parties /political system in India since independence

UNIT – VIII - MENTAL ABILITY TESTS 
Conversion of information to data - Collection,compilation and presentation of data - Tables, graphs, diagrams-Parametric representation of data-Analytical interpretation of data -Simplification-Percentage-Highest Common Factor (HCF)-Lowest Common Multiple (LCM)-Ratio and Proportion- Simple interest-Compound interest-Area-Volume-Time and Work-Behavioral ability -Basic terms, Communications in information technology -Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) - Decision making and problem solving Logical Reasoning - Puzzles – Dice - Visual Reasoning- Alpha numeric Reasoning-Number Series - Logical Number/Alphabetical/Diagrammatic Sequences
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  1. Profile
    vijay
    Said: Is there any negative marks for preliminary exam sir?
    Is there any negative marks for preliminary exam sir?
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    பெயரில்லா
    Said: helo sir i hav already passed2012 group2 exam now working in sbi should i bought new text books for group1? plz direct me
    helo sir i hav already passed2012 group2 exam now working in sbi should i bought new text books for group1? plz direct me
  3. Sniranjan
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    Sniranjan
    Said: Hi guys.... is there a negative marking in group 1 of tnpsc exam prelims
    Hi guys.... is there a negative marking in group 1 of tnpsc exam prelims
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    Preethi
    Said: for Group 1 main exam , is language paper is asked ? If yes English language question will be asked and the syllabus is from 6th t 12th book?
    for Group 1 main exam , is language paper is asked ? If yes English language question will be asked and the syllabus is from 6th t 12th book?
    • Kessal D
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      Kessal D
      Said: read the syllabus fully, only General studies and aptitude, no General English or Tamil like Group 4
      read the syllabus fully, only General studies and aptitude, no General English or Tamil like Group 4
  5. Unknown
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    Said: hi sir any option to write group1 exam in tamil language
    hi sir any option to write group1 exam in tamil language
    • Unknown
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      Said: Tamil a than questions irukkum nanba
      Tamil a than questions irukkum nanba
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      Said: thanks nanba
      thanks nanba
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    Said: any option to write group1 exam in tamil language
    any option to write group1 exam in tamil language
  7. Unknown
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    Said: Sir now I am studying Engineering Second year.Can I become successful in group 1 by home preparation itself?please guide me
    Sir now I am studying Engineering Second year.Can I become successful in group 1 by home preparation itself?please guide me
  8. kasi
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    kasi
    Said: Dear sir Now i am working in company. Please advice me to allocate time for preparing the Group I &II exams sir. How to study for all subjects with in stipulated period of time.
    Dear sir Now i am working in company. Please advice me to allocate time for preparing the Group I &II exams sir. How to study for all subjects with in stipulated period of time.
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    பெயரில்லா
    Said: Haisir,i am second year B.E i am interested in group 1 exam for deputy collector so what is the study materials for the exam
    Haisir,i am second year B.E i am interested in group 1 exam for deputy collector so what is the study materials for the exam
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    பெயரில்லா
    Said: What is the difference between UPSC and TNPSC?
    What is the difference between UPSC and TNPSC?
    • Kessal D
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      Kessal D
      Said: UPSC - Union Public Service Commission an autonomous central government organisation committed to recruit central government Group A, B officers. For Example. IAS, IPS etc.

      TNPSC is state government recruitment agency, recruits almost all state government services including DSP, Deputy Collector, RI, VAO, Junior Assistant etc.
      UPSC - Union Public Service Commission an autonomous central government organisation committed to recruit central government Group A, B officers. For Example. IAS, IPS etc.

      TNPSC is state government recruitment agency, recruits almost all state government services including DSP, Deputy Collector, RI, VAO, Junior Assistant etc.
  11. Dhivya Jayachandran
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    Dhivya Jayachandran
    Said: pass mark for group 1 and group 2a please
    pass mark for group 1 and group 2a please
  12. Profile
    Kumar K
    Said: sir please prepare Exam easily and everyone can select.
    sir please prepare Exam easily and everyone can select.
  13. Unknown
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    Said: sir i have given an attempt for upsc prelims in 2015 batch and waiting for result now iam apearing for tnpsc prelims in nov 8 so i must study the same materials which is used for upsc or ncert,current affairs and mental ability is enough???
    sir i have given an attempt for upsc prelims in 2015 batch and waiting for result now iam apearing for tnpsc prelims in nov 8 so i must study the same materials which is used for upsc or ncert,current affairs and mental ability is enough???
  14. Unknown
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    Said: Dear sir,without any external coaching center,home itself preparing group-1 is possible??
    Dear sir,without any external coaching center,home itself preparing group-1 is possible??
    • Kessal D
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      Kessal D
      Said: YES YOU CAN..... IF YOU STUDY WITH A PLAN AND CONSISTANT HARD WORK
      YES YOU CAN..... IF YOU STUDY WITH A PLAN AND CONSISTANT HARD WORK
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    Said: Sir.. group 1 exam gereral tamil paper varuma varatha..
    Sir.. group 1 exam gereral tamil paper varuma varatha..
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    பெயரில்லா
    Said: sir group1 previous question paper entha website kidaikkum?
    sir group1 previous question paper entha website kidaikkum?
    • Kessal D
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      Kessal D
      Said: Dear friend , please download TNPSC Exams Previous Year Question Papers with answer key from the below link http://tnpsc.gov.in/answerkeys.html

      and Previous Year Question Papers with out answer key from the below link
      http://tnpsc.gov.in/previous-questions.html
      Dear friend , please download TNPSC Exams Previous Year Question Papers with answer key from the below link http://tnpsc.gov.in/answerkeys.html

      and Previous Year Question Papers with out answer key from the below link
      http://tnpsc.gov.in/previous-questions.html
  17. ashwin
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    ashwin
    Said: Good one:)
    Good one:)
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    Said: sir, can final year students apply for tnpsc group 1 prelims exam?
    sir, can final year students apply for tnpsc group 1 prelims exam?
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    Said: nice...
    nice...
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    Said: Sir if there is any website to preparing for preliminary exam in group 1? and am an BCA graduate (finished my degree in this yr).so am i eligible to write the GR 1 xms? in wat way i should improve myself to pas in GR 1 xms? hlp me..
    Sir if there is any website to preparing for preliminary exam in group 1? and am an BCA graduate (finished my degree in this yr).so am i eligible to write the GR 1 xms? in wat way i should improve myself to pas in GR 1 xms? hlp me..
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    Said: sir ..........is there possible to become a professor or lecturer by writing this exam in anna university or iit
    sir ..........is there possible to become a professor or lecturer by writing this exam in anna university or iit
  22. citizen of india
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    citizen of india
    Said: Is it possible to prepare from home without joining any coaching institutes?
    Is it possible to prepare from home without joining any coaching institutes?
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      Said: Sir if there is any website to preparing for preliminary exam in group 1
      Sir if there is any website to preparing for preliminary exam in group 1
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    Said: nice
    nice
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    Said: dont hardly work, just work hard, read 10times all the paragraphs and lines and points and understand what they are trying to say, then u can tackle all the objective type questions,dont mugup all times, mugup important ones
    dont hardly work, just work hard, read 10times all the paragraphs and lines and points and understand what they are trying to say, then u can tackle all the objective type questions,dont mugup all times, mugup important ones
  25. VP
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    VP
    Said: sir ,how to prepare in preminilary exam
    sir ,how to prepare in preminilary exam
  26. Unknown
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    Said: Dear Bhargavi
    Dont go through the single book for your exam that will not help you go and get the different books for reference and prepare the notes by yourself accordingly
    Dear Bhargavi
    Dont go through the single book for your exam that will not help you go and get the different books for reference and prepare the notes by yourself accordingly
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    Said: Hi Sir..can u pls refer any books for preparing exam???
    Hi Sir..can u pls refer any books for preparing exam???
  28. jagapriya
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    jagapriya
    Said: sir group 1 prelims ku genral tamil kidayatha? then inime epo approximate ah group 1 callfar panuvanga?
    sir group 1 prelims ku genral tamil kidayatha? then inime epo approximate ah group 1 callfar panuvanga?
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