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RAS 2018 Preliminary Exam
Syllabus
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General knowledge
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Politics,
history, Economics, Arts, current affairs, daily
news, New facts & famous dates, Indian constitution, Geography,
Basic mathematics, English & Hindi grammar etc.
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RAS 2018 Mains Exam
Syllabus
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English language skill
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Comprehensive Passages, Short
Essay, Precise Writing, Vocabulary, etc.
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Modern Indian language
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Comprehensive Passages, Brief
Writing, Vocabulary, Short Essay, Translation from English to
the Indian Language & vice versa, etc.
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Essay writing
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Any topic
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General knowledge -1
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History & Culture of the Indian
society
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General knowledge -2
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Constitution, Social
Justice, Internal Relations, Economics, Governance, Politics,
etc.
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General knowledge-3
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Modern Technology, Economic
Development in Rajasthan, Environmental issues, Security
Management, Disaster Management & ethics, Bio-Diversity, etc.
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General knowledge-4
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Ethics, Integrity
Aptitude: Logarithm, Percentages, Profit,
Loss and Discount, Interest (Simple and Compound), Progressions (Sequences
& Series), Binomial Theorem, Surds and Indices, Quadratic Equations,
Complex Numbers Inequalities, Permutation and Combination, Probability,
Functions, Set Theory, Mixtures and Allegations, Geometry, Co-ordinate
Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration, Number Systems Speed, Time and Distance,
Time and Work, LCM and HCF, Averages, Ratio and Proportion, Linear Equations.
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CATEGORY
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PAYMENT
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General
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Rs.250/-
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OBC category
(creamy layer)
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Rs.150/-
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SC/ST
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Rs.50/-
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Category
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Age relaxation
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SC/ST/OBC/SBC (male)
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5 years
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SC/ ST/ BC/ SBC (female)
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10 Years
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Women (Gen)
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37 Years
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PWD
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5 Years
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Widow and divorced (women)
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No age bar
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PWD
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GEN=10 Years, OBC=13 Years, SC/ST=15
Years
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| SYLLABUS of RAS Pre 2013
History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Rajasthan
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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.
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| 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.
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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
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Geography of Rajasthan |
| Broad physical features and Major physiographic 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.
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Indian Constitution, Political System & Governance |
| Constitutional Development & Indian Constitution :
Government of India Acts: 1919 and 1935, Constituent Assembly, Nature of Indian Constitution; Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State, Fundamental Duties, Federal Structure, Constitutional Amendments, Emergency Provisions, Public Interest Litigation (P.I.L.) and Judicial Review.
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 Vigilence Commission (CVC), Central Iinformation 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.
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| 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
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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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).
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Current Affairs |
| Major Current Events and Issues of State(Rajsathan), National and International Importance
Persons and Places in reccent news
Games and Sports related Activities
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| The examination is meant to serve as a screening test only. The Standard of the paper will be that of a Bachelor’s Degree Level. The marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination by the candidates, who are declared qualified for admission to Main Examination will not be counted for determining their final order of merit.
Paper
| Subject | Max Marks | Time |
| I | General Knowledge and General Science | 200 | 3 Hours |
