Organisation : Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
Announcement : Syllabus
Name of Examination : Combined Civil Service – I
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Combined Civil Service -I Syllabus :
UNIT I : General science :
Physics :
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Universe – General Scientific laws – Scientific instruments – Inventions and discoveries-National scientific laboratories-Science glossary-Mechanics and properties of matter-Physical quantities, standards and units-Force, motion and energy- electricity and Magnetism – electronics & communications – Heat, light and sound-Atomic and nuclear physics-Solid State Physics-Spectroscopy – Geophysics – Astronomy and space science.
Chemistry :
Elements and Compounds-Acids, bases and salts – Oxidation and reduction – Chemistry of ores and metals -Carbon, nitrogen and their compounds-Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides-Biochemistry and biotechnology- Electro chemistry-Polymers and plastics
Botany :
Main Concepts of life science-The cell-basic unit of life-Classification of living organism-Nutrition and dietetics-Respiration-Excretion of metabolic waste-Bio-communication
Zoology :
Blood and blood circulation-Endocrine system-Reproductive system-Genetics the science of heredity-Environment, ecology, health and hygiene, Bio- diversity and its conservation-Human diseases, prevention and remedies-Communicable diseases and non- communicable diseases-Alcoholism and drug abuse-Animals, plants and human life-
UNIT II : Current Events :
History :
Latest diary of events – National – National symbols -Profile of States-Defense, national security and terrorism-World organizations-pacts and summits-Eminent persons & places in news-Sports & games-Books & authors -Awards & Honours – Cultural panorama-Latest historical events- India and its neighbors- Latest terminology- Appointments-who is who?
Political Science :
India’s foreign policy – Latest court verdicts – public opinion – Problems in conduct of public elections- Political parties and political system in India- Public awareness & General administration- Role of Voluntary organizations & Govt.,-Welfare oriented govt. schemes, their utility
Geography :
Geographical landmarks-Policy on environment and ecology
Economics :
Current socio – economic problems-New economic policy & govt. sector
Science :
Latest inventions on science & technology – Latest discoveries in Health Science – Mass media & communication.
UNIT III : Geography :
Earth and Universe – Solar system – Atmosphere hydrosphere, lithosphere -Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate – Water resources – rivers in India – Soil, minerals & natural resources-Natural vegetation-Forest & wildlife-Agricultural pattern, livestock & fisheries-Transport & communication-Social geography – population-density and distribution-Natural calamities – disaster management-Climate change – impact and consequences – mitigation measures-Pollution Control