UNIT-I: GENERAL SCIENCE
(i) Scientific Knowledge and Scientific temper – Power of Reasoning Rote Learning Vs Conceptual Learning – Science as a tool to understand the past, present and future.
(ii) Nature of Universe – General Scientific Laws – Mechanics –Properties of Matter, Force, Motion and Energy – Everyday application of the basic principles of Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Light, Sound, Heat, Nuclear Physics, Laser, Electronics and Communications.
(iii) Elements and Compounds, Acids, Bases, Salts, Petroleum Products, Fertilizers, Pesticides.
(iv) Main concepts of Life Science, Classification of Living Organisms, Evolution, Genetics, Physiology, Nutrition, Health and Hygiene, Human diseases.
UNIT-II: CURRENT EVENTS
(i) History – Latest diary of events – National symbols – Profile of States – Eminent personalities and places in news – Sports – Books and authors.
(ii) Polity – Political parties and political system in India – Public awareness and General administration – Welfare oriented Government schemes and their utility, Problems in Public Delivery Systems.
(iii) Geography – Geographical landmarks.
(iv) Economics – Current socio-economic issues.
(v) Science – Latest inventions in Science and Technology.
UNIT- III: GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA
(i) Location – Physical features – Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate – Water resources – Rivers in India – Soil, minerals and natural resources – Forest and wildlife – Agricultural pattern.
(ii) Transport – Communication
(iii) Social geography – Population density and distribution – Racial, linguistic groups and major tribes.
(iv) Natural calamity – Disaster Management – Environmental pollution: Reasons and preventive measures – Climate change – Green energy
UNIT – IV: HISTORY AND CULTURE OF INDIA
(i) Indus Valley civilization – Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas – Age of Vijayanagaram and Bahmani Kingdoms – South Indian history.
(ii) Change and Continuity in the Socio-Cultural History of India.
(iii) Characteristics of Indian culture, Unity in diversity – Race, language, custom.
(iv) India as a Secular State, Social Harmony
UNIT-V: INDIAN POLITY
(i) Constitution of India – Preamble to the Constitution – Salient features of the Constitution – Union, State and Union Territory.
(ii) Citizenship, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy.
(iii) Union Executive, Union legislature – State Executive, State Legislature – Local governments, Panchayat Raj.
(iv) Spirit of Federalism: Centre – State Relationships.
(v) Election – Judiciary in India – Rule of law.
(vi) Corruption in public life – Anti-corruption measures – Lokpal and Lokayukta – Right to Information – Empowerment of women – Consumer protection forums, Human rights charter.
UNIT-VI: INDIAN ECONOMY
(i) Nature of Indian economy – Five year plan models – an assessment – Planning Commission and Niti Ayog.
(ii) Sources of revenue – Reserve Bank of India – Fiscal Policy and Monetary Policy – Finance Commission – Resource sharing between Union and State Governments – Goods and Services Tax.
(iii) Structure of Indian Economy and Employment Generation, Land reforms and Agriculture – Application of Science and Technology in agriculture – Industrial growth – Rural welfare oriented programmes – Social problems – Population, education, health, employment, poverty.
UNIT-VII: INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT
(i) National renaissance – Early uprising against British rule – Indian National Congress – Emergence of leaders – B.R.Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh, Bharathiar, V.O.Chidambaranar, Jawaharlal Nehru, Kamarajar, Mahatma Gandhi, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Thanthai Periyar, Rajaji, Subash Chandra Bose and others.
(ii) Different modes of Agitation: Growth of Satyagraha and Militant movements.
(iii) Communalism and partition.
UNIT- VIII: History, Culture, Heritage and Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu
(i) History of Tamil Society, related Archaeological discoveries, Tamil Literature from Sangam age till contemporary times.
(ii)Thirukkural :
(iii) Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle – Early agitations against British Rule – Role of women in freedom struggle.
(iv) Evolution of 19th and 20th Century Socio-Political movements in Tamil Nadu – Justice Party, Growth of Rationalism – Self Respect Movement, Dravidian movement and Principles underlying both these movements, Contributions of Thanthai Periyar and Perarignar Anna.
UNIT – IX: Development Administration in Tamil Nadu
(i) Human Development Indicators in Tamil Nadu and a comparative assessment across the Country – Impact of Social Reform Movements in the Socio-Economic Development of Tamil Nadu.
(ii) Political parties and Welfare schemes for various sections of people – Rationale behind Reservation Policy and access to Social Resources – Economic trends in Tamil Nadu – Role and impact of social welfare schemes in the Socio-economic development of Tamil Nadu.
(iii) Social Justice and Social Harmony as the Cornerstones of Socio-Economic Development.
(iv) Education and Health systems in Tamil Nadu.
(v) Geography of Tamil Nadu and its impact on Economic growth.
(vi) Achievements of Tamil Nadu in various fields.
(vii) e-governance in Tamil Nadu.
UNIT-X: APTITUDE AND MENTAL ABILITY
(i) Simplification – Percentage – Highest Common Factor (HCF) – Lowest Common Multiple (LCM).
(ii) Ratio and Proportion.
(iii) Simple interest – Compound interest – Area – Volume – Time and Work.
(iv) Logical Reasoning – Puzzles-Dice – Visual Reasoning – Alpha numeric Reasoning – Number Series.
What is the Tnpsc Exam?
Tnpsc is a government body that conducts exams for the recruitment of staff into state public service.
It is the most prestigious exam in the state of Tamil Nadu. Every year over 10 Lakh candidates appear in this exam. The various exams are based on the nature of the post such as Group-1, Group-2, Group-4, etc.
The question is primarily asked from the Tamil Nadu State Board book, Samacheer Kalvi books, and various other sources. There is also a current affairs section where the question is primarily asked from the latest news events, India Yearbook, etc.
For the mathematical aptitude section, it is asked in the level of tenth maths and quantitative aptitude books.
Finally, language is very important for certain exams such as Group 4, where most of the questions are from language books from 6th-12th, either in Tamil or English.
General Studies Tnpsc
General studies is an important part of Tnpsc exams, especially for Group 1, and Group 2, and partly for Group 4 and other exams.
Tnpsc General studies consist of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Geography, and Indian Polity.
Tnpsc Study Materials
The study material was primarily prepared from Tamil Nadu State board books, Ncert, and other standard sources. These notes are prepared to keep in mind for UPSC, and SSC as the syllabus is almost the same.
These notes will be also helpful for the other state public service exams.
Tnpsc Group 1 Syllabus
This is the topmost exam in the State of Tamil Nadu. The quality of the questions asked is very high. One should not only prepare from the State Board book but also from other standard books.
In all the notes, we have mentioned the source of the classic book, which will be helpful for your reference.
Tnpsc Group 1 Notes and Pattern
As Tnpsc Group 1 is concerned, it is on par with UPSC standards. The questions asked in the prelim of Tnpsc Group 1 are objective types. The syllabus is a photocopy of UPSC and the standard of the question is also UPSC standard.
The primary source of Tnpsc notes for group 1 is taken from the Samacheer Kalvi old and new books. But notes for certain topics are not available in the Samacheer Kalvi book, which we have taken from Standard reference books made for UPSC.
For some topics, the Standard books of UPSC are better, which extensively cover the topic. One such example is the Subject, “Indian Polity” and for this subject, the standard book is Indian Polity by Laxmikanth, which is considered the best book by many experts and aspirants.
For Group 4 you can refer to Samacheer books but for Group 1, the advanced study is a must.
Tnpsc Group 4 Notes, Syllabus and Pattern
This exam is conducted for a post such as VAO, Typist, etc. This exam pattern is similar to Group 1, but the General studies syllabus is made less compared to Group 1 and Group 2.
But to compensate for that Language part is added. The language part consists of General Tamil and General English. The language syllabus is made purely from Samacheer Kalvi Books. One should have a Samacheer Kalvi’s book or PDF will be handy.
There is an Aptitude and mental ability test based on the 10th standard level and there is the current affairs part which is mostly asked from Hindu newspapers or any News Paper.
Tnpsc Books
For Tnpsc the primary source of notes must be taken from Samacheer Kalvi Book, both old and new. The best book for starters is the Tnpsc Sakthi Guide.
Apart from Samacheer Kalvi can also refer to standard books for more understanding and knowledge which will also be helpful for the other Central Government exams such as UPSC, SSC, Railways etc.
Tnpsc Samacheer Kalvi Science Notes
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