Paper 1 – General Studies
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Syllabus
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Test – 01
- Ancient
- Medieval History
- General Knowledge
- Mental Ability
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Ancient History:
- Pre-Historic Times
- Indus Valley Civilization
- Rig Vedic & Later Vedic Period
- Jainism & Buddhism
- Mahajanapadas Period
- Early Magadha Dynasties
- Mauryan Empire & Post-Mauryan India
- Gupta Period
- Satavahanas, Sungas and Kanvas, Sakas, Kushanas
- Other Contemporary South Indian Empires - Cholas, Cheras, Pandyas
Medieval History:
- Major Dynasties Between 750-1200
- Rajput Dynasties
- Early Muslim Invasions
- The Delhi Sultanates
- The Mughals
- The Marathas
- Bhakti Movement
General Knowledge:
- National Symbols
- Superlatives in India
- First in India
- UN & International organizations
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Test – 02
- Modern Indian History
- General Knowledge
- Mental Ability
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Modern Indian History
- The Advent Of Europeans
- The British – Economic, Social, Administrative & Political Features
- Social Reform Movements
- Peasant, Tribal And Other Uprisings
- Anglo-Carnatic, Anglo-Mysore, Anglo-Marata, Anglo-Sikh Affairs
- Development Of Administration, Education, Press During Britis
- 1st War Of Independece – 1857
- Early Phase Indian National Congress – Moderates & Extremists
- Indian National Movement – I (1905-1918)
- Indian National Movement –II (1918-1929)
- Indian National Movement - III (1930-1947)
- Highlights Of Governor Generals & Viceroys
- Important Newspapers, Books & Other Publications
General Knowledge:
- Seaports in India
- Slogans of famous Indian personalities
- Atomic & Nuclear Power Plants in India
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Test – 03
- Karnataka History
- General Knowledge
- Mental Ability
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Karnataka History
- Satavahanas
- Kadambaru
- Gangas
- Chalukyas of Badami
- Rashtrakutas
- Chalukyas of Kalyana
- Kalachuris
- The Hoysalas
- Sevunas
- Religious movements
- Vijayanagar Empire
- Muslim Dynasties
- The Portuguese
- Keladi
- Yalahanka
- Mysore
- Chitradurga
- Awards’ protest and renaissance
- Freedom movement of Karnataka
- Unification of Karnataka
- Other matters relating to the history of Karnataka
General Knowledge:
- Memorials of famous Indian personalities
- Airports in India
- Stadiums in India
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Test – 04
- Polity
- Public Governance
- General Knowledge
- Mental Ability
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Polity:
- Historical background
- Making of the Constitution
- Features of Constitution
- Sources of Constitution
- Preamble
- Union and its territory
- Citizenship
- Fundamental Rights
- Directive Principles of State Policy
- Fundamental Duties
- Central Executive
- Central Legislature – Parliament
- Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)
General Knowledge:
- Nicknames of Indian Cities
- Research Centres in India
- Maharatna & Navratna Companies
- Famous Books & Authors
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Test – 05
- Polity
- Public Governance
- General Knowledge
- Mental Ability
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Polity
- State Executive
- State Legislature
- Local Governments
- Union Territories
- Judiciary of India
- Union of India and Centre-State Relations
- Special Provisions of Union Territories
- Emergencies
- Elections and Political Parties
- Public Service Commissions
- Official languages
- Clauses relating to special classes
- Pressure groups
- Constitutional and Non-Constitutional Bodies
- Amendments to the Constitution
- Schedules to the Constitution
- International Organizations
General Knowledge:
- Nicknames of famous Indian personalities
- Indian Cities on Riverbanks
- Ramsar Sites in India
- Tiger Reserves
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Test – 06
- Physical Geography
- General Knowledge
- Mental Ability
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Physical Geography
- General Geography – Universe, Earth Evolution & Basics
- Geomorphology - Earth’s Interior, Geology and Rock System, Geomorphic Processes, Earthquakes and Volcanism, Distribution of Continents & Oceans, Landforms and Their Evolution
- Oceanography – Hydrosphere, Submarine Relief Features, Temperature and Salinity, Waves, Tides, Ocean Currents, Marine Resources, Ocean Deposits and Corals
- Climatology
- Bio-Geography - Soil & Its Characteristics, Vegetation Resources
- Physical Geography of India - Complete
General Knowledge
- Biosphere Reserves
- National Parks
- World Heritage Sites
- Wildlife Sanctuaries
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Test – 07
- World Geography
- Indian Geography
- General Knowledge
- Mental Ability
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World Geography
- Continents
- Oceans
- Natural vegetation
- Types of climates
- Agriculture – Types of agriculture and major crops
- Mineral Resources
- Energy resources
Indian Geography
- Resource - Mineral Resources, Energy Resources
- Agriculture
- Demography And Census
- Transport And Communication Industry
General Knowledge
- Bird Sanctuaries
- Statehood Days
- Lakes in India
- Dams in India
- Major Volcanoes in the world
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Test – 08
- Karnataka Geography
- General Knowledge
- Mental Ability
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Karnataka Geography
- Geographical context
- Natural Divisions of Karnataka
- Administrative divisions of Karnataka
- River system of Karnataka
- Water disputes in Karnataka
- Natural Vegetation and Climate of Karnataka
- Soil – Types
- Major crops
- Irrigation
- Mineral Resources
- Industries of Karnataka
- Transport system of Karnataka
- Major tourist centers of Karnataka
- Population
General Knowledge:
- Waterfalls in India
- Historical Monuments in India
- Temples in India
- Famous Musicians & Instruments
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Test – 09
- Biology
- Chemistry
- General Knowledge
- Mental Ability
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Biology:
- The living world
- Cell & Tissues
- Micro-organisms
- Digestive function
- Respiration
- Blood circulation
- Excretion
- Hormones
- Nervous system
- Sense Organs
- Human skeleton
- Photosynthesis
- Food components
- Food adulteration
- Evolution of life
- Genetics
Chemistry:
- Hydro-carbons
- Acids and Bases
- Metals and non-metals
- Periodic Table
- Chemical reaction and equations
- Chemical bonds
- Water
- Atom
- Solutions and Collides
General Knowledge:
- National & International Days
- National & International Awards
- Indian Classical Dances
- Indian Folk Dances
- Discoveries & Inventions
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Test – 10
- Physics
- Technology
- General Knowledge
- Mental Ability
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Physics:
- Sound
- Light
- Magnetism
- Liquids
- Electricity
- Electromagnetic radiations
- Motion
- Work, Force, Energy
- Gravity
- Heat
- Radio-activity
- Nuclear energy
- Synthetic materials
Technology:
- Defence Technology
- Developments in Science and Technology in India
- Basic Concepts of Information and Technology
- Nuclear Science and Technology, Radioactivity, Laser
- Bio-technology
- Nano-technology
- Astronomy and Space Technology
- Cyber Security
General Knowledge:
- ISRO & other Space Agencies
- Indian Folk Arts
- Indian Festivals
- Discoveries & Inventions
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Test – 11
- Economics
- Budget
- Census 2011
- Mental Ability
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Economics
- Introduction
- Planning
- Fiscal System
- Monetary Policy
- Balance of Payments
- Taxation
- Inflation Concepts
- Money and Capital Market
- World Trade Organisation
- GATT
- Other International Commissions and Trade Bodies
- Foreign Trade
- Agriculture
Budget
- Karnataka Budget – 2024
- India Budget – 2024 (Latest)
- Karnataka Economic Survey
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Test – 12
- Environmental Science (Karnataka Specific)
- General Knowledge
- Mental Ability
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Environment:
- Natural flora of Karnataka and its conservation
- Conservation of wetlands
- Climate Change – Impacts, Solutions and Challenges
- Pollution and its effects
- Disaster Management
- International Summits
- Statutory institutions of the nation
- Current developments related to ecology
General Knowledge:
- Deserts of the world
- Mountain Peaks in the World
- Straits & Channels in the World
- Sports Terminology
- Cups & Trophies related to Sports
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Test – 13– RDPR
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Test – 14- Karnataka state environment related matters+ Role of science and technology in effective governance in Karnataka
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Test – 15-Indian society and its development+ Land reforms+ Cooperative societies
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Test – 16- Comprehensive
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Test – 17- Comprehensive
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Test – 18- Comprehensive
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Test – 19- Comprehensive
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Test – 20- Comprehensive
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