History Bhakti Movement

Education during Pre-Independence Period

European Invasion in Tamilnadu
Imperial Cholas 1
Imperial Cholas 2
Justice Party
Kalabhras
Later Pandyas
Maratha rule in TN
Nayaks
Palayakkarar Rebellion
Pallavas
Sangam Age
Sethupathy,Thondaimaan & Nawabs
TN participation in Freedom struggle
Vellore Mutiny

Social Cultural History of India with special reference to

South India:
Indus valley civilization -
Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals
- Age of Vijayanagaram and Bahmani Kingdoms

Geography Geographical Overview - Tamil Nadu

Physiography of Tamil Nadu
Climate of Tamil Nadu
Vegetation of Tamil Nadu
Natural Resources 1 - Land & Soil
Natural Resources 2 - Mineral & Energy Resources
Energy Resources of Tamil Nadu
Agriculture - Types and Sources of irrigation
Economic Geography - Primary sector
Manufacturing Industries
Roadways and Railways
Waterways, Airways & Communication
Trade
Population
Environmental Issues 1
Environmental Issues 2
Conservation of Resources & Sustainable Development
Polity Constitution & Federal features
Nature of Indian Constitution
Historical Background
Making & Salient Features of Constitution
Preamble & Schedules
Union Territories
Citizenship
Fundamental Rights 1
Fundamental Rights 2
Fundamental Rights 3
Fundamental Rights 4
DPSP 1
DPSP 2
President & Governor
Powers of President & Governor
Motions and majorities
Vice President, Prime Minister & Chief Minister
Council of Ministers
CAG, Attorney General & Advocate General
Anti defection law
Parliament - Introduction & Structure
Rajya Sabha
Lok Sabha
Speaker & Joint sitting of Parliament
Sessions of Parliament
Parliament vs financial system
Bills & Committees
Parliament - Other important concepts
State Legislature
Centre-State Relations
Panchayats
Municipalities
Supreme Court
High Court & Subordinate Courts
Jammu & Kashmir
Constitutional Bodies
Non-Constitutional Bodies

Economy Introduction - Indian economy

National Income
Banking
Money markets
 Planning commission 1
Planning commission 2
Capital Markets
Unemployment and HDI

Social
Problem Social Problems - Concepts
Poverty
Unemployment
Population Explosion
Ageing
Elder abuse
Communalism
Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Classes
Other Backward Classes
Youth Unrest
Youth Agitation & Youth Leadership
Child Abuse
Child Labour
Crime against Women
Illiteracy
Urbanization
Globalization and Consumerism
Juvenile Delinquency
Domestic Violence
Alcoholism
Drug abuse & Drug addiction
AIDS
Crime & Criminals
Terrorism 1
Terrorism 2
Corruption 1
Corruption 2
Tribal Unrest
Bonded Labour 1
Bonded Labour 2
Agrarian Distress & Farmer Suicide
Black Money
Secularism & Regionalism
New Syllabus – Unit 8 and 9 , exclusively new topics alone added.

UNIT- VIII : History, Culture, Heritage and Socio - Political Movements

in Tamil Nadu
(i) History of Tamil Society, related Archaeological discoveries, Tamil Literature from Sangam age
till contemporary times.
(ii) Thirukkural : (a) Significance as a Secular literature (b) Relevance to Everyday Life (c) Impact of
Thirukkural on Humanity (d) Thirukkural and Universal Values - Equality, Humanism, etc (e)
Relevance to Socio - Politico - Economic affairs (f ) Philosophical content in Thirukkural

UNIT – IX : Development Administration in Tamil Nadu

(i) 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.
(ii) Political parties and Welfare schemes for various sections of people – Rationale behind
Reservation Policy and access to Social Resources - Economic trends in Tamil Nadu –
Role and impact of social welfare schemes in the Socio - economic development of
Tamil Nadu.
(iii) Social Justice and Social Harmony as the Cornerstones of Socio - Economic
development.
(iv) Education and Health systems in Tamil Nadu.
(v) Achievements of Tamil Nadu in various fields
(vi) e-governance in Tamil Nadu.