Organisation : Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC)
Exam Name : State Service Examination 2023
Announcement : Syllabus
Subject : History, Geography & Geography Syllabus
Website : https://mppsc.mp.gov.in/
What is MPPSC State Service Examination?
Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has Announced notification for conducting State Service Exam 2023 Vacancy. Date of Examination is 17-12-2023. Date of Downloading Admit Card is 08-12-2023.
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First Paper History Syllabus
History and Culture
UNIT- I :
Indian Histony:- Political, Economic, Social and Cultural History of India from Harappan civilization to 10th Century A.D.
UNIT- II :
** Political, Economic, Social and Cultural History of India from II to 18 Century A.D.
** Mugal rulers and their administration. Emergence of composite culture
** Impact of British Rule on Indian Economy and Society.
UNIT- III :
** Reactions of Indians against British Colonial Rule: Peasant and Tribal revolts, The First Struggle of Independence. Indian Renaissance: National Freedom Movement and its leaders.
** Emergence of India as a Republic Nation, Reorganization of States, Formation of Madhya Pradesh. Major events of the post independence period.
UNIT- IV :
** Independence Movement in Madhya Pradesh,*
** Indian Cultural Heritage (with special reference to Madhya Pradesh): Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature, Festivals & Architecture from ancient to modem times.
** World Heritage sites in Madhya Pradesh and Tourism.
UNIT- V :
Dynasties of Madhya Pradesh: – Gondwana, Bundeli, Bagheli, Holkar, Scindia and Bhopal State(From beginning till independence).
* With in Geographic reference of Present Madhya Pradesh.
First Paper Geography Syllabus
UNIT-I :
World Geography
** Major Physical Features:- Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, Rivers, Lakes and Glaciers.
** Major Geographical Phenomena:- Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanicity, Cyclone.
** World Climate:- Climate and seasons, distribution of rain fall and climatic regions. Climate change and its effects.
UNIT- II :
Geography ofIndia
** Major physical features:- Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, Rivers, Lakes and Glaciers.
** Physiographic Division ofIndia.
** Climate:- Origin of Monsoon, El Nino, Climate and Seasons, Distribution of rain fall and climatic regions.
** Natural Resources:- Types and their uses. (A)Water, forest, soil (B)Rocks and minerals:
** Population:- Growth, distribution, density, sex ratio, literacy, migration, rural and urban population.
** Food Processing and Related Industries:- Scope and significance. Localization of industries. Requisites for forward and backward linkages for industries, demand – supply and chain management.
UNIT- III :
Geography of Madhya Pradesh
** Major Geomorphic Regions with special reference to Narmada Valley and Malwa Plateau.
** Natural vegetation and climate.
** Soil:- Physical, chemical and biological properties of soil, soil formation process, problems of soil erosion and soil degradation, problem soil and methods of its reclaimation, soil conservation planning on watershed basis.
** Mineral and Energy Resources:- Types, distribution and uses.
** Major Industries: Based on agricultural produce, forests and minerals.
** The Tribes of State with particular reference to vulnerable tribes.
UNIT- IV :
Water and disaster management
Drinking Water:- Supply, factors of impurity of water and quality management.
Water management.
Ground water and water conservation.
Natural and Man-made disasters. Concept and scope of disaster management, specific hazards and mitigation.
Community planning: Resource mapping, relief and rehabilitation, preventive and administrative measures, safe construction. Alternative communication and survival efficiency.
UNIT- V :
Advanced Techniques in Geography
Remote sensing; principles, electromagnetic spectrum, components, types of satellite. Application ofremote sensing.
GIS(Global Information System): Components of GIS, and its applications.
GPS (Global Positioning System): Basic concepts of GPS and its applications.
Second Paper General Studies Syllabus
Constitution, Governance, Political and Administrative Structure
UNIT-I :
** Constitution of India:- Its Foundation, characteristics, Basic Structure and important amendments.
** Conceptual elements:- Objectives, fundamental rights and duties, directive principle of state policy.
** Federalism, Central:- State Relations, Supreme Court, High Court, Judicial Review, Judicial Activism, Lok Adalat and Public Interest Litigation.
UNIT-II :
** Election Commission of India, Comptroller and Auditor General of India, Union Public Service Commission, Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission and NITI Aayog.
** Role of caste, religion, class, ethnicity, language and gender in Indian politics. Political parties and voting behavior in Indian politics, civil society and Public movement. National integrity and security issues.
UNIT-III :
** Public participation and local government
** Accountability and Rights:- Competition Commission, Consumer Forum, Information Commission, Women’s Commission, Human Rights Commission, SC / ST / OBC Commission, Central Vigilance Commission.
** Features of democracy:- Political Representations, Participation of Citizens in the Decision making Process.
** Community-based organizations (CBO), Non Government Organizations (NGOs)and Self-help groups(SHG).
** Role of Media and Problems (Electronic, Print and Social)
UNIT-IV :
Indian Political Thinkers Kautilya, Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, Ram Manohar Lohia, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar, Deendayal Upadhyaya, Jayaprakash Narayan.
UNIT-V :
** Administration and Management:- Meaning, nature and significance. Role of public administration in the developed and developing societies. Development of Public administration as a .subject, Modem Public Administration, Principles of Public Administration.
** Concepts:- Power, Authority, Responsibility and Delegation.
** Theories of organization, steps and area of control and unity of command.
** – New dimensions of public management, management of change and development administration.
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