Rajasthan Public Service Commission, Ajmer
Scheme of Examination and Syllabus for
Sub Inspector/ Platoon Commander Competitive Examination-2016



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Pattern of Question Paper:

1.  Maximum Marks – 200

2.  Duration of Paper – 2 (Two) Hours

3.  There will be 100 questions of multiple choice (Objective Type), carrying

equal marks.

4.  There will be negative marking. 1/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong

answer. 

                                    Rajasthan Public Service Commission, Ajmer
                                      Scheme of Examination and Syllabus for
                    Sub Inspector/Platoon Commander Competitive Examination-2016
                                         PAPER II 
   GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND GENERAL SCIENCE 
 
  History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Rajasthan
  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 Dilects
  Fairs, Festivals, Folk Music and Folk Dances.
  Rajsathani Culture, Traditions and Heritage.
  Religious Movements, Saints& Lok devtas of Rajasthan.
  Important Tourist Places.
  Leading Personalities of Rajasthan.
                                       Indian History
                          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 19th and 20th century.
  Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.
                                Geography of World and India
                                      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 physiographic 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.
                                      Geography of Rajasthan
  Broad physical features and Major  divisions.
  Natural Resource of Rajasthan-
  Climate, Natural Vegetation, Forests, Wildlife and Bio-diversity
  Major irrigation projects.
  Mines and Minerals.
  Population.
  Major Industries and Potential for Industrial Development. 




              Indian Political System and Governance :
 Nature  of  Indian  State, Democracy  in  India,  Reorganization  of  States,  Coalition
Governments, Political Parties, 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. 

                              Economic Concepts and Indian Economy  
   Basic Concepts of Economics
  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
  e-Commerce
  Inflation- Concept, Impact and Control Mechanism 

Economic Development & Planning : -  
  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 

Human Resource and Economic Development :-  
  Human Development Index
  Poverty  and  Unemployment:-  Concept,  Types,  Causes,  Remedies  and  Current
Flagship Schemes. 

Social Justice and Empowerment:-  
Provisions for Weaker Sections. 

                                         Economy of Rajasthan
  Macro overview of Economy.
  Major Agricultural, Industrial and Service Sector Issues.
  Growth, Development and Planning.
  Infrastructure & Resources.
  Major Development Projects.
  Programmes  and  Schemes-  Government  Welfare  Schemes  for  SC/ST/Backward
Class/Minorities/Disabled  Persons,  Destitute, Women,  Children,  Old  Age  People,
Farmers & Labourers. 

                                 Science & Technology
  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.

                        Reasoning & Mental Ability 
 
Logical Reasoning (Deductive, Inductive, Abductive):
  Statement  and  Assumptions,  Statement  and  Argument,  Statements  and
Conclusion, Courses of Action.
  Analytical Reasoning. 

Mental Ability :  
Number series, Letter series, Odd man out, Coding-Decoding, Problems relating to
Relations, Shapes and their sub sections. 

Basic Numeracy :
  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).
                                          Current Affairs
  Major  Current  Events  and  Issues  of  State(Rajasthan),  National  and  International
Importance
  Persons and Places in recent news
  Games and Sports related Activities

Pattern of Question Paper:
1.  Maximum Marks – 200
2.  Duration of Paper – 2 (Two) Hours
3.  There will be 100 questions of multiple choice (Objective Type), carrying
equal marks.
4.  There will be negative marking. 1/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong
answer.