Unit I: General Science (10 Questions)
Scientific knowledge and scientific temper – Power of reasoning – Rote learning vs conceptual learning – Science as a tool to understand the past, present, and future; 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; Elements and compounds, acids, bases, salts, petroleum products, fertilizers, pesticides; Main concepts of life science, classification of living organisms, evolution, genetics, physiology, nutrition, health and hygiene, human diseases; Environment and ecology; Latest inventions in science and technology; Current affairs.
Unit II: Geography of India (10 Questions)
Location – Physical features – Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate – Water resources – Rivers in India – Soil, Minerals and Natural Resources – Forest and Wildlife – Agricultural pattern; Transport – Communication; Social Geography – Population density and distribution – Racial, linguistic groups and major tribes; Natural calamity – Disaster management – Environmental pollution – Reasons and preventive measures – Climate change – Green energy; Geographical landmarks; Current affairs.
Unit III: History, Culture of India, and Indian National Movement (25 Questions)
Indus Valley Civilization – Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals, and Marathas – Age of Vijayanagaram and Bahmani Kingdoms – South Indian History; Change and continuity in the socio-cultural history of India; 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, Rabindranath Tagore, and others; Different modes of agitation: Growth of Satyagraha and Militant Movements; Communalism and Partition; Characteristics of Indian Culture, Unity in Diversity – Race, Language, Custom; India as a Secular State, Social Harmony; Prominent personalities in various spheres – Arts, Science, Literature and Philosophy; National symbols – Eminent personalities and places in news – Sports – Books and Authors; Current affairs.
Unit IV: Indian Polity (40 Questions)
Constitution of India – Preamble to the Constitution – Salient features of the Constitution – Union, State and Union Territory – Citizenship, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy – Union Executive, Union Legislature – State Executive, State Legislature – Local Governments, Panchayat Raj – Spirit of federalism: Centre – State relationships – Election – Judiciary in India – Rule of Law – Corruption in public life – Anti-corruption measures – Lokpal and Lok Ayukta – Right to Information – Empowerment of Women – Consumer Protection Forums, Human Rights Charter; Political parties and political system in India; Current affairs.
Unit V: Indian Economy and Development Administration in Tamil Nadu (50 Questions)
Nature of Indian Economy – Five-year plan models – an assessment – Planning Commission and Niti Aayog; 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; 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; 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 – Political parties and welfare schemes for various sections of people – Rationale behind the reservation policy, and access to the social resources – Economic trends in Tamil Nadu – Role and impact of social welfare schemes in the socio-economic development of Tamil Nadu – Social justice and social harmony as the cornerstones of socio-economic development; Education and health systems in Tamil Nadu; Geography of Tamil Nadu and its impact on economic growth; Achievements of Tamil Nadu in various fields; e-Governance in Tamil Nadu; Public awareness and General administration – Welfare oriented Government schemes and their utility, Problems in public delivery systems; Current socio-economic issues; Current affairs.
Unit VI: History, Culture, Heritage, and Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu (40 Questions)
History of Tamil Society, related archaeological discoveries, Tamil literature from Sangam age till contemporary times; Thirukkural – Significance as a secular literature – Relevance to everyday life, Impact of Thirukkural on humanity, Thirukkural and universal values – Relevance to Socio-politico-economic affairs, Philosophical content in Thirukkural; Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle – Early agitations against British Rule – Role of women in freedom struggle; 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.
Part B: Aptitude and Mental Ability (SSLC Standard – 25 Questions)
Unit I: Aptitude (15 Questions)
Simplification – Percentage – Highest Common Factor (HCF) – Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) – Ratio and Proportion – Simple interest – Compound interest – Area – Volume – Time and Work.
Unit II: Reasoning (10 Questions)
Logical reasoning – Puzzles – Dice – Visual reasoning – Alpha numeric reasoning – Number series.
