Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
UNITVIIINDIANNATIONALMOVEMENTNationalrenaissanceEarlyuprising
against British rule1857 Revolt Indian National Congress Emergence of national
leadersGandhi,Nehru,Tagore,NetajiGrowthofmilitantmovementsDifferentmodes
of agitationsEra of different Acts & PactsWorld war & final phase struggle
Communalism led to partition Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle Rajaji, VOC,
Periyar, Bharathiar & Others Birth ofpolitical parties /political system in India since
independence
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UNIT VIII APTITUDE & MENTAL ABILITY TESTS Conversion of information to
data Collection, compilation and presentation of data Tables, graphs, diagrams
Parametric representation of dataAnalytical interpretation of data Simplification
PercentageHighestCommonFactor(HCF)LowestCommonMultiple(LCM)Ratioand
ProportionSimple interestCompound interestAreaVolumeTime and Work
Behavioral ability Basic terms, Communications in information technology
ApplicationofInformationandCommunicationTechnology(ICT)Decisionmakingand
problemsolving
Logical Reasoning Puzzles Dice Visual Reasoning Alpha numeric Reasoning
NumberSeriesLogicalNumber/Alphabetical/DiagrammaticSequences
.
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UNITIIndianpolityandemergingpoliticaltrendsacrosstheworldaffectingIndiaand
GeographyofIndia
Indian polity Constitution of India Preamble to the constitution Salient features of
constitutionUnion,stateandterritoryCitizenshiprightsanddutiesFundamentalrights
Directive principles of state policy Fundamental duties Human rights charter Union
executiveUnionlegislatureparliamentStateexecutiveStatelegislatureassemblyStatus
of Jammu & Kashmir Local government panchayat raj Indian federalism center state
relations Judiciary in India Rule of law /Due process of law Emergency provisions Civil
services in India Administrative Challenges in a welfare state Complexities of district
administration Elections Election Commission Union and State Official language and
ScheduleVIIIAmendmentstoconstitutionSchedulestoconstitution
a. EmergingpoliticaltrendsacrosstheworldaffectingIndia
Foreign Affairs with special emphasis on Indias relations with neighbouring countries and in
the region Security and defence related matters Nuclear policy, issues and conflictsThe
IndianDiasporaanditscontributiontoIndiaandtheworld.
b. GeographyofIndia
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
including Surface Transport & communication Social geography population density and
distribution Natural calamities disaster management Bottom topography of Indian ocean,
Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal Climate change impact and consequences mitigation
measuresPollutionControl
CandidatesmaychoosetoanswerEITHERtheTamilquestiononlyinTamilORtheEnglish
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Tamilquestion,writeonlyinTamil
2.Tamillanguage,TamilsocietyitscultureandHeritage/EnglishLanguage
1. ehfhPfKk; gz; ghLk; - jkpoh; Njhw; wKk; gutYk;
2. gz;ilj; jkpoh; tho;tpay; rpe;jidfs; - tP uk> fhjy;> mwk;> mwf;Nfhl;L
topghLfs; kw;Wk; rlq;FKiwfs;.
3. jkpoh; rkaKk; gz;ghl;L newpKiwfSk; - irtk;> itztk;
4. jkpoh; gz; ghl; Lf; fiyAk;> ehfhPfKk; - ,ay;> ,ir> ehlfk;> Xtpak;> kUj;Jtk;>
rpw;gk;> ehl;Lg;Gwf; fiyfs;.
5. jw;fhy tho;tpy; jkpoh; r%f tho;f;if rhjp> rkak;> ngz;fs;> murpay;> fy;tp>
nghUspay;> tzpfk;> ntspehl;Lj; njhlh;Gfs;.
(OR)
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EnglishLanguageSkills
1. Prciswriting.
2. Essaywritingoncurrentissues.
3. Comprehensionofagivenpassageandansweringquestionsthereupon.
3. AdministrationofUnionandStateswithspecialreferencetoTamilNadu
State government organization structure, functions and control mechanism District
administrationroleinpeopleswelfareorientedprogrammesIndustrialmapofTamilNadu
role of state government Public Services role of recruitment agencies State finance
resources,budgetandfinancialadministrationUseofITinadministrationegovernancein
theStateNaturalcalamitiesDisasterManagementUnionandStatestrategicplanninginthe
State Social welfare Government sponsored schemes with reference to Tamil Nadu Union
governmentorganizationstructure,functionsandcontrolmechanismRelationshipbetween
StateandUnionIndustrialmapofIndiaroleofUniongovernmentPublicServicesrole
ofrecruitmentagenciesinUnionGovernmentUnionfinanceresources,budgetandfinancial
administration Use of IT in administration egovernance in Union Government Social
welfaregovernmentsponsoredschemesbyGovernmentofIndia
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T To op pi ic cs sf fo or rD De es sc cr ri ip pt ti iv ve et ty yp pe e
I.Currenteventsofnationalandinternationalimportance
Latest diary of events national /international National symbols Profile of states Defence,
national security and terrorism Geographical landmarks World organizations pacts and
summitsLatestinventionsonscience&technologyEminentpersonalities&placesinnews
Sports &games Books & authors Awards & honours Cultural panorama Latest historical
events Policy on environment and ecology India and its neighbours Natural disasters
safeguardmeasuresLatestterminologyAppointmentswhoiswho?Indiasforeignpolicy
LatestcourtverdictspublicopinionProblemsinconductofpublicelectionsPoliticalparties
and political system in India Public awareness & general administration Role of voluntary
organizations & govt. Welfare oriented govt. schemes, their utility New economic policy &
govt.sectorMassmedia&communication
2.CurrentEconomicTrends:IndianeconomyandImpactofglobaleconomyonIndia
a. Indian economy Nature of Indian economy Five year plan models an assessment
Land reforms & agriculture Application of science in agriculture Industrial growth Capital
formation and investment Role of public sector & disinvestment Development of
infrastructure National income Public finance & fiscal policy Price policy & public
distributionConsumerism&ConsumerprotectionBanking,money&monetarypolicyRole
ofForeignDirectInvestmentWTOLiberalisationglobalization&privatizationRuralwelfare
oriented programmes HRD sustainable economic growth Economic trend in Tamil Nadu
Energy Different sources and development Finance Commission Planning Commission
NationalDevelopmentCouncilPovertyAlleviationProgrammes.
b.ImpactofglobaleconomyonIndia
ImpactoftheEconomicCrisisonIndia:(a)OffshootofGlobalizedEconomy(b)Aspectsof
FinancialTurmoilinIndiaCapitalOutflowImpactonStockandForexMarketImpactonthe
IndianBankingSystemImpactonIndustrialSectorandExportProspectImpacton
EmploymentImpactonPoverty(c)IndianEconomicOutlook.
IndiasCrisisResponsesandChallenges:(a)StateofEconomyinCrisisTimes(b)RBIsCrisis
Response(c)GovernmentsCrisisResponse(d)TheRisksandChallengesMonetarypolicy
FiscalPolicyFinancialstability
TheOptionsAhead:DiversifyingExportsBoostingDomesticConsumptionEnhancingPublic
SpendingGeneratingEmploymentProvisioningcredittoProductiveSectorsNeedfor
StructuralReformsIncreasedpurchasingpowerofthepeople.
3.SocioEconomicIssuesinIndia/TamilNaduPopulationExplosionUnemployment
issues in India & Tamil Nadu Child Labour Economic Issues (a) Poverty (b)
SanitationRuralandUrban(c)CorruptioninpubliclifeAntiCorruptionmeasures
CVC, Lokadalats, Ombudsman, CAG. Illiteracy Women Empowerment Role of the
GovernmentWomenEmpowermentSocialinjusticetowomenfolkDomesticviolence,
dowrymenace,sexualassaultLossofculturalheritageduetoeconomicdevelopment
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Urbanization and its impact on the society Impact of violence on the growth of the
nation Religious violence, Terrorism and Communal violence Regional Disparities
ProblemsofMinoritiesHumanRightsissuesRighttoinformationCentralandState
Commission Faith and conflict among legislature, executive, judiciary and media.
Education Linkage between Education and Economic Growth. Community
Development Programme Employment Guarantee Scheme Self Employment and
EntrepreneurshipDevelopmentRoleofN.G.OsinSocialWelfareGovernmentPolicy
onHealth.
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UNITIGeneralscience:
Physics Universe General Scientific lawsScientific instrumentsInventions and
discoveriesNational scientific laboratoriesScience glossaryMechanics and properties
of matter Physical quantities, standards and units electricity and magnetism
electronics and communication Heat, light and soundAtomic and nuclear physics
SolidStatePhysicsSpectroscopyGeophysicsAstronomyandspacescience.
ChemistryElementsandCompoundsAcids,basesandsaltsOxidationandreduction
Chemistry of ores and metalsCarbon, nitrogen and their compoundsFertilizers,
pesticides, insecticidesBiochemistry and biotechnologyElectrochemistryPolymers
andplastics
BotanyMainConceptsoflifescienceThecellbasicunitoflifeClassificationofliving
organismNutritionanddieteticsRespirationExcretionofmetabolicwasteBio
communication
ZoologyBloodandbloodcirculationEndocrinesystemReproductivesystemGenetics
thescienceofheredityEnvironment,ecology,healthandhygiene,Biodiversityandits
conservationHuman diseases, prevention and remediesCommunicable diseases and
noncommunicablediseasesAlcoholismanddrugabuseAnimals,plantsandhumanlife
UNITII.CurrentEvents
HistoryLatestdiaryofeventsNationalNationalsymbolsProfileofStatesDefence,
national security and terrorism World organizationspacts and summits Eminent
persons & places in news Sports & games Books & authors Awards & honours
Cultural panorama Latest historical events India and its neighbours Latest
terminologyAppointmentswhoiswho?
Political Science Indias foreign policy Latest court verdicts public opinion
ProblemsinconductofpublicelectionsPoliticalpartiesandpoliticalsysteminIndia
Publicawareness &General administration Role ofVoluntary organizations& Govt.,
Welfareorientedgovt.schemes,theirutility.
GeographyGeographicallandmarksPolicyonenvironmentandecology
EconomicsCurrentsocioeconomicproblemsNeweconomicpolicy&govt.sector
ScienceLatestinventionsonscience&technologyLatestdiscoveriesinHealth
ScienceMassmedia&communication
UNIT III. Geography Earth and Universe Solar system Atmosphere
hydrosphere,lithosphereMonsoon,rainfall,weatherandclimateWaterresources
rivers in India Soil, minerals & natural resources Natural vegetation Forest &
wildlife Agricultural pattern, livestock & fisheries Transport & communication
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Social geography populationdensity and distribution Natural calamities disaster
management Climate change impact and consequences mitigation measures
PollutionControl
UNIT IV. History and culture of India Prehistoric events Indus valley
civilizationVedic, Aryan and Sangam age Maurya dynasty Buddhism and Jainism
Guptas,DelhiSultans,MughalsandMarathasAgeofVijayanagaramandthebahmanis
South Indian history Culture and Heritage of Tamil people Advent of European
invasion Expansion and consolidation of British rule Effect of British rule on socio
economicfactorsSocialreformsandreligiousmovementsIndiasinceindependence
Characteristics of Indian culture Unity in diversity race, colour, language, custom
Indiaas secular state Organizations for fine arts, dance, drama, music Growth of
rationalist, Dravidian movement in TN Political parties and populist schemes
Prominent personalities in the various spheres Arts, Science, literature and
Philosophy Mother Teresa, Swami Vivekananda, Pandit Ravishankar ,
M.S.Subbulakshmi,RukmaniArundelandJ.Krishnamoorthyetc.
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P PA AP PE ER R I II I H HI IN ND DU UR RE EL LI IG GI IO ON N ( (D De eg gr re ee eS St ta an nd da ar rd d) )
T To op pi ic cs sf fo or rO Ob bj je ec ct ti iv ve eT Ty yp pe e
1.HinduismOriginanddevelopment.
2.HinduScripturesVedas,Upanishads,BhagavadGitaEpics,Puranas,Agamas,
4000Prabhandams,Thevaram,Thiruvasagam.
3.HinduReligionSaivism,Vaishnavism,Saktam,Kaumiram,Ganapatyamand
Sauram.
4.HinduSaintsandSagesAlwars,Nayanmars,RamalingaSwamigal,Sankara,
Ramanuja,Madhva,Meikandar.
5.ContemporaryHinduMovementsAryaSamaj,BrahmaSamaj,Ramakrishna
Mission,TheosophicalSociety.
6.SocioReligiousReformists:SwamiVivekananda,SriAurobindo,Ramana
Maharishi.
7.HinduPhilosophyOrthodoxNyayaVaisesika;SamkhyaYogaMimamsa
Vedanta;SaivaSiddhanta;HeterodoxCarvaka,JainismandBuddhism.
8.HinduEthicsHedonismofCarvaka;RitualismofMimamsa;Idealistictrendsof
Vedanta;BhagavadGitaethicsSvadharmaandNishkamaKarmaEthicalteachings
ofJainismandBuddhism;MoralPhilosophyoftheThirukkuralSchemeofvalues
Dharma,Artha,KamaandMoksa(Purusharthas)AppliedEthicsProfessional
Ethics.
9.HinduCultureCulturalheritageoftheHindusArchitectureandSculptureFine
ArtsMusic,Dance,Drama.ThePathsofService,Devotion,YogaandWisdom
Theroleofapreceptor(Guru)PilgrimageFestivals.
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P Pa ap pe er r I I G Ge en ne er ra al lS St tu ud di ie es s
T To op pi ic cs sf fo or rO Ob bj je ec ct ti iv ve eT Ty yp pe e
UNITIGeneralscience:
Physics Universe General Scientific lawsScientific instrumentsInventions and
discoveriesNational scientific laboratoriesScience glossaryMechanics and properties
of matter Physical quantities, standards and units electricity and magnetism
electronics and communication Heat, light and soundAtomic and nuclear physics
SolidStatePhysicsSpectroscopyGeophysicsAstronomyandspacescience.
ChemistryElementsandCompoundsAcids,basesandsaltsOxidationandreduction
Chemistry of ores and metalsCarbon, nitrogen and their compoundsFertilizers,
pesticides, insecticidesBiochemistry and biotechnologyElectrochemistryPolymers
andplastics
BotanyMainConceptsoflifescienceThecellbasicunitoflifeClassificationofliving
organismNutritionanddieteticsRespirationExcretionofmetabolicwasteBio
communication
ZoologyBloodandbloodcirculationEndocrinesystemReproductivesystemGenetics
thescienceofheredityEnvironment,ecology,healthandhygiene,Biodiversityandits
conservationHuman diseases, prevention and remediesCommunicable diseases and
noncommunicablediseasesAlcoholismanddrugabuseAnimals,plantsandhumanlife
UNITII.CurrentEvents
HistoryLatestdiaryofeventsNationalNationalsymbolsProfileofStatesDefence,
national security and terrorism World organizationspacts and summits Eminent
persons & places in news Sports & games Books & authors Awards & honours
Cultural panorama Latest historical events India and its neighbours Latest
terminologyAppointmentswhoiswho?
Political Science Indias foreign policy Latest court verdicts public opinion
ProblemsinconductofpublicelectionsPoliticalpartiesandpoliticalsysteminIndia
Publicawareness &General administration Role ofVoluntary organizations& Govt.,
Welfareorientedgovt.schemes,theirutility.
GeographyGeographicallandmarksPolicyonenvironmentandecology
EconomicsCurrentsocioeconomicproblemsNeweconomicpolicy&govt.sector
ScienceLatestinventionsonscience&technologyLatestdiscoveriesinHealth
ScienceMassmedia&communication
UNIT III. Geography Earth and Universe Solar system Atmosphere
hydrosphere,lithosphereMonsoon,rainfall,weatherandclimateWaterresources
rivers in India Soil, minerals & natural resources Natural vegetation Forest &
wildlife Agricultural pattern, livestock & fisheries Transport & communication
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Social geography populationdensity and distribution Natural calamities disaster
management Climate change impact and consequences mitigation measures
PollutionControl
UNIT IV. History and culture of India Prehistoric events Indus valley
civilizationVedic, Aryan and Sangam age Maurya dynasty Buddhism and Jainism
Guptas,DelhiSultans,MughalsandMarathasAgeofVijayanagaramandthebahmanis
South Indian history Culture and Heritage of Tamil people Advent of European
invasion Expansion and consolidation of British rule Effect of British rule on socio
economicfactorsSocialreformsandreligiousmovementsIndiasinceindependence
Characteristics of Indian culture Unity in diversity race, colour, language, custom
Indiaas secular state Organizations for fine arts, dance, drama, music Growth of
rationalist, Dravidian movement in TN Political parties and populist schemes
Prominent personalities in the various spheres Arts, Science, literature and
Philosophy Mother Teresa, Swami Vivekananda, Pandit Ravishankar ,
M.S.Subbulakshmi,RukmaniArundelandJ.Krishnamoorthyetc.
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T To op pi ic cs sf fo or rO Ob bj je ec ct ti iv ve eT Ty yp pe e
UNITIJURISPRUDENCE
1.SourcesofLawLegislationPrecedentandCustom
2.SchoolofJurisprudenceAnalytical,Historical,PhilosophicalandSociological.
3.ConceptsRightsanddutiesPersonPossessionandownership.
UNITIICONTRACTSANDCONSUMERPROTECTION
1.BasicElementsofContract:OfferAcceptanceConsentConsiderationandCapacity
ofparties.
2.VoidVoidableIllegalandunenforceableContracts.
3.IndemnityGuaranteeandBailment.
4.ConsumerProtectionRemediesDutiesofCentralGovernmentStateGovernments
StateCommissionNationalCommissionConsumersForums.
UNITIIILAWOFCRIMES:
1.ConceptsofCrimesActusReusandMensReainstatutoryoffences.
2.StagesofCrimesAbetmentandConspiracy.
3.GeneralDefences.
4.OffencesagainstPersonMurderandCulpableHomicideWrongfulrestraintand
WrongfulconfinementkidnappingAbductionandRape.
5.OffencesagainstpropertyTheft,extortion,Robbery,Dacoity,criminal
misappropriationandbreachoftrustcheating.
6.OffencesrelatingtoMarriage.
UNITIVTORTS
1.NatureandDefinitionofTort.
2.Liabilitybasedonfault
3.Strictliability.
4.Negligence
5.Nuisance
6.Defamation.
UNITVFAMILYLAWPERSONALLAWRELATINGTOINDUS,MUSLIMSAND
CHRISTIANS
1.Sources
2.MarriageandDivorce
3.AdoptionandMaintenance
4.MinorityandGuardianship
5.Succession.
UNITVICONSTITUTIONALLAW
1.NatureofIndianConstitutionanditssalientfeatures.
2.Preamble.
3.FundamentalRights,DirectivePrinciplesandFundamentalDuties.
4.ConstitutionalpositionofthePresidentandGovernmentandtheirpowers.
5.SupremeCourtandHighCourtstheirpowersandJurisdictionJudicialActivism.
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6.LegislativeandAdministrativeRelationsbetweentheUnionandStates.
7.ConstitutionalsafeguardstoCivilServants
8.EmergencyProvisions.
9.AmendmentoftheConstitution.
UNITVIIINTERNATIONALLAWANDHUMANRIGHTS
1.NatureofInternationalLaw.
2.SourcesTreaty,custom,GeneralPrincipleofLawrecognisedbyCivilizedNations
andSubsidiarymeansforthedeterminationofLaw.
3.RecognitionofStatesandGovernments.
4.TheUnitedNationsitsobjectivesandPrincipalOrgans.
5.HumanRights.
UNITVIIIPROPERTYLAWGENERALPRINCIPLES
1.Fixtures.
2.PropertyTransferableNonTransferable.
3.Competencyofthetransfer.
4.Ruleagainstperpetuity.
5.ConditionPrecedentandconditionsubsequent.
6.DoctrinesElectionOstensibleownerFeedingtheGrantbyestoppel.
7.LisPendens.
8.FrandulentTransfer.
9.Partperformance.
UNITIXCOMPANYLAW
1.PartnershipFirmPrivateCompanyPublicCompanyGovernmentcompany.
2.MemorandumofAssociation.
3.ArticlesofAssociation.Law
4.Promoters.
5.MisrepresentationFraudProspectusSharesDebentures.
6.Auditors.
7.WindingupProceedings.
UNITXLAWRELATINGTOWOMENANDCHILDREN
1.EmploymentofwomenandChildreninfactories.
2.MaternityBenefitAct.
3.ThestatusofWomeninModernSociety.
4.CausesandTreatmentofJuvenileDelinquency.
5.WomenPrisonersRehabilitation.
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UNITIGeneralscience:
Physics Universe General Scientific lawsScientific instrumentsInventions and
discoveriesNational scientific laboratoriesScience glossaryMechanics and properties
of matter Physical quantities, standards and units electricity and magnetism
electronics and communication Heat, light and soundAtomic and nuclear physics
SolidStatePhysicsSpectroscopyGeophysicsAstronomyandspacescience.
ChemistryElementsandCompoundsAcids,basesandsaltsOxidationandreduction
Chemistry of ores and metalsCarbon, nitrogen and their compoundsFertilizers,
pesticides, insecticidesBiochemistry and biotechnologyElectrochemistryPolymers
andplastics
BotanyMainConceptsoflifescienceThecellbasicunitoflifeClassificationofliving
organismNutritionanddieteticsRespirationExcretionofmetabolicwasteBio
communication
ZoologyBloodandbloodcirculationEndocrinesystemReproductivesystemGenetics
thescienceofheredityEnvironment,ecology,healthandhygiene,Biodiversityandits
conservationHuman diseases, prevention and remediesCommunicable diseases and
noncommunicablediseasesAlcoholismanddrugabuseAnimals,plantsandhumanlife
UNITII.CurrentEvents
HistoryLatestdiaryofeventsNationalNationalsymbolsProfileofStatesDefence,
national security and terrorism World organizationspacts and summits Eminent
persons & places in news Sports & games Books & authors Awards & honours
Cultural panorama Latest historical events India and its neighbours Latest
terminologyAppointmentswhoiswho?
Political Science Indias foreign policy Latest court verdicts public opinion
ProblemsinconductofpublicelectionsPoliticalpartiesandpoliticalsysteminIndia
Publicawareness &General administration Role ofVoluntary organizations& Govt.,
Welfareorientedgovt.schemes,theirutility.
GeographyGeographicallandmarksPolicyonenvironmentandecology
EconomicsCurrentsocioeconomicproblemsNeweconomicpolicy&govt.sector
ScienceLatestinventionsonscience&technologyLatestdiscoveriesinHealth
ScienceMassmedia&communication
UNIT III. Geography Earth and Universe Solar system Atmosphere
hydrosphere,lithosphereMonsoon,rainfall,weatherandclimateWaterresources
rivers in India Soil, minerals & natural resources Natural vegetation Forest &
wildlife Agricultural pattern, livestock & fisheries Transport & communication
Social geography populationdensity and distribution Natural calamities disaster
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management Climate change impact and consequences mitigation measures
PollutionControl
UNIT IV. History and culture of India Prehistoric events Indus valley
civilizationVedic, Aryan and Sangam age Maurya dynasty Buddhism and Jainism
Guptas,DelhiSultans,MughalsandMarathasAgeofVijayanagaramandthebahmanis
South Indian history Culture and Heritage of Tamil people Advent of European
invasion Expansion and consolidation of British rule Effect of British rule on socio
economicfactorsSocialreformsandreligiousmovementsIndiasinceindependence
Characteristics of Indian culture Unity in diversity race, colour, language, custom
Indiaas secular state Organizations for fine arts, dance, drama, music Growth of
rationalist, Dravidian movement in TN Political parties and populist schemes
Prominent personalities in the various spheres Arts, Science, literature and
Philosophy Mother Teresa, Swami Vivekananda, Pandit Ravishankar ,
M.S.Subbulakshmi,RukmaniArundelandJ.Krishnamoorthyetc.
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UNITIIndianpolityandemergingpoliticaltrendsacrosstheworldaffectingIndiaand
GeographyofIndia
c. EmergingpoliticaltrendsacrosstheworldaffectingIndia
Foreign Affairs with special emphasis on Indias relations with neighbouring countries and in
the region Security and defence related matters Nuclear policy, issues and conflictsThe
IndianDiasporaanditscontributiontoIndiaandtheworld.
d. GeographyofIndia
Earth and universe Solar system Atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere Monsoon, rainfall,
weather and climate Water resources rivers in India Soil, minerals & natural resources
NaturalvegetationForest& wildlife Agriculturalpattern,livestock& fisheriesTransport &
communicationCentersoftrade,commerce&artSocialgeographypopulationdensityand
distribution Natural calamities disaster management Bottom topography of Indian ocean,
Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal Climate change impact and consequences mitigation
measuresPollutionControl
CandidatesmaychoosetoanswerEITHERtheTamilquestiononlyinTamilORtheEnglish
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Tamilquestion,writeonlyinTamil
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2.Tamillanguage,TamilsocietyitscultureandHeritage/EnglishLanguage
1. ehfhPfKk; gz; ghLk; - jkpoh; Njhw; wKk; gutYk;
2. gz;ilj; jkpoh; tho;tpay; rpe;jidfs; - tP uk> fhjy;> mwk;> mwf;Nfhl;L
topghLfs; kw;Wk; rlq;FKiwfs;.
3. jkpoh; rkaKk; gz;ghl;L newpKiwfSk; - irtk;> itztk;
4. jkpoh; gz; ghl; Lf; fiyAk;> ehfhPfKk; - ,ay;> ,ir> ehlfk;> Xtpak;> kUj;Jtk;>
rpw;gk;> ehl;Lg;Gwf; fiyfs;.
5. jw;fhy tho;tpy; jkpoh; r%f tho;f;if rhjp> rkak;> ngz;fs;> murpay;> fy;tp>
nghUspay;> tzpfk;> ntspehl;Lj; njhlh;Gfs;.
(OR)
EnglishLanguageSkills
4. Prciswriting.
5. Reportwritingoncurrentissues.
6. Comprehensionofagivenpassageandansweringquestionsthereupon.
3.AdministrationofUnionandStateswithspecialreferencetoTamilNadu
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