Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Examination New Scheme of Examination and Syllabus (2013)

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Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive
Examination

New Scheme of Examination and Syllabus (2013)

RAS Mains (New Pattern)

Scheme of Examination:

(a) The number of candidates to be admitted to the Main Examination will be 15 times the total approximate number of vacancies (category wise) to be filled in the year in the various Services and posts, but in the said range all those candidates who secure the same Percentage of marks as may be fixed by the Commission for any lower range will be admitted to the Main Examination.

(b) The written examination will consist of the following four papers which will be descriptive /analytical. A candidate must take all the papers listed below which will also consist of question paper of brief, medium, long answer and descriptive type question. The standard of General Hindi and General English will be that of Sr. Secondary Level. The time allowed for each paper shall be 3 hours.

Paper Subject Marks Time
I General Studies –I 200 3 Hours

II General Studies-II 200 3 Hours

III General Studies-III 200 3 Hours

IV General Hindi and General English 200 3 Hours

 

Paper – I :-General Knowledge and General Studies

History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Rajasthan

Indian History

Ancient & Medieval Period:

Modern Period:

  • ? Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues.
  • ? The Freedom Struggle & Indian National Movement- its various stages and important contributors /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.

History of Modern World

Indian Constitution, Political System &Governance

Administrative System of Rajasthan

Economy of Rajasthan

  • ? Macro overview of Economy of Rajasthan.
  • ? Major Agricultural, Industrial and Service sector Issues.
  • ? Growth, Development and Planning with special reference to Rajasthan.
  • ? Infrastructure-2/”>INFRASTRUCTURE & Resources, Sources of high growth for Rajasthan Economy.
  • ? Major development projects of Rajasthan.
  • ? Public Private PARTNERSHIP Model for Economic Transformation in the State.
  • ? Demographic Scenario of the State and its impact.

Goegraphy of World and India

World Geography:

Geography of India:

  • Broad Physical Features and Major Physiographic Divisions
  •  Environmental and Ecological Issues.
  •  Natural Resources

Geography of Rajasthan:

 

Paper –II General Knowledge and General Studies

Logical reasoning (Deductive, Inductive, Abductive):

  • ? Statementand 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, Venn diagram.
  • Basic Numeracy (Elementary knowledge of Mathematical and Statistical Analysis) :
  • Number System, Problems on Numbers and Order of Magnitude, Ratio and Proportion, Compound Proportion, Percentage, Average, H.C.F., L.C.M., Square Root, Cube Root, Time and Work, Time, Speed and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Area and Perimeter of Simple Geometrical Shapes.
  • Data Analysis (Tables, Bar diagram, Line graph, Pie-chart) and Interpretation of Categorized Data, Sampling, Probability, Linear Regression and Correlation, Distribution (Binomial, Poisson & Normal).

General Science & Technology

 

Paper –III General Knowledge and General Studies

Current Affairs

  • Major Current events and happenings of State(Rajsathan), National and International Importance
  • Persons and Places in recent news
  • Games and Sports related Activities

India and Global Perspective

India in Global Perspective-

  • Current Global Developments impeaching upon Society and Economy of India.
  • Emerging World Order in the Post Cold War Era, Role and Impact of UNO and different world Organisations.
  • Comparative status of Developing, Emerging and Developed Countries,Problems of Developing Countries.
  • Threat of War and Disastrous Weapons, Risks of Nuclear Power.

Global Economic Issues and trends-

International Affair and Diplomatic Strategy-

  • International Affair and Indian Foreign Policy.
  • International Treaties and Summits.
  • Geo–Political and Strategic Developments in India’s Neighborhood and their Impact on India.

Current Sensitive Issues

  • Issues related to National Integrity and Security :Potential Areas Of Socio-political conflicts between and within Indian States,Traditional, Contemporary and Emerging Threats; Internal and External Threats; Threats of Conflicts, Naxal Problems, Terrorism, Trans-border Infiltration and Insurgency Issues,Communalism, Organised crimes, Cyber issues, Drug trafficking and other such issues.
  • Governance Issues : Sustainable and Inclusive Growth, Current Social Challenges, Issues related to Youth, Women, Children, Old Age People, Minority, Weaker Sections, Tribal, Farmers, Labourers and Professionals in India and Rajasthan. Equality/”>Gender Equality, Empowerment/”>Women Empowerment, Human Rights, Social Justice, Land Acquisition. Challenges pertaining to Urbanisation, Demographic imbalances, Regional imbalances and Social Conflicts.
  • Pressure Groups and Organisational Development:-Role of NGOs, Civil Society,Action Groups, Self Help Groups; Producer’s Associations, Consumer Forums, Co-operative Groups.

Possibilities, Resources and Programmes for Development in Rajasthan

  • Important Issues of Development with Special Reference to Rajasthan
  • Infrastructure & Resources of Rajasthan – Current Status, Issues & Initiatives
  • Various National Missions, Projects and Schemes of Rajasthan- Their Objectives and Impact.

General & Administrative Management

Administrative Ethics

Paper–IV Knowledge of Language(Hindi and English)

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The Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Examination is a competitive examination conducted by the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) for recruitment to various Group A, B, and C posts in the State Government of Rajasthan. The examination is held every year and is open to all Indian nationals who are eligible to apply.

The examination consists of two papers: a General Studies paper and an Optional Subject paper. The General Studies paper covers a wide range of topics, including Indian Polity and Governance, Indian Economy, General Science, and Current Affairs. The Optional Subject paper can be chosen from a list of subjects offered by the RPSC.

The examination is a qualifying examination and the marks obtained in the examination are used to prepare a merit list. Candidates who are shortlisted on the merit list are called for a Personality test. The Personality Test is a qualifying test and the marks obtained in the Personality Test are used to prepare a final merit list.

The final merit list is used for appointment to various Group A, B, and C posts in the state government of Rajasthan.

The following are some tips for preparing for the Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Examination:

  • Start your preparation early. The examination is held every year and the syllabus is vast. It is important to start your preparation early so that you have enough time to cover all the topics.
  • Make a study plan. Once you have started your preparation, it is important to make a study plan. This will help you to stay on track and ensure that you cover all the topics.
  • Revise regularly. It is important to revise regularly so that you remember the topics that you have studied. You can revise by making notes, solving practice questions, and reading the newspaper.
  • Practice makes perfect. The more you practice, the better you will become at answering the questions. You can practice by solving past year papers and taking mock tests.
  • Stay calm and confident. The examination is a competitive examination and there will be a lot of pressure. It is important to stay calm and confident so that you can perform your best.

The Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Examination is a challenging examination, but it is not impossible to crack. With proper preparation and hard work, you can achieve success in the examination.

Here are some additional tips for preparing for the General Studies paper:

  • Read the newspaper regularly. The newspaper is a good source of current affairs and general knowledge.
  • Make notes of important topics. As you are reading the newspaper, make notes of important topics. This will help you to revise the topics easily.
  • Solve practice questions. There are many practice questions available online and in books. Solving practice questions will help you to understand the pattern of the questions and improve your answering skills.
  • Take mock tests. Mock tests are a good way to assess your preparation level. They will also help you to get familiar with the exam environment.

Here are some additional tips for preparing for the Optional Subject paper:

  • Choose an optional subject that you are interested in. This will make your preparation more enjoyable and you will be more likely to succeed.
  • Read the prescribed textbooks thoroughly. The prescribed textbooks are the most important source of information for the optional subject paper.
  • Make notes of important topics. As you are reading the textbooks, make notes of important topics. This will help you to revise the topics easily.
  • Solve practice questions. There are many practice questions available online and in books. Solving practice questions will help you to understand the pattern of the questions and improve your answering skills.
  • Take mock tests. Mock tests are a good way to assess your preparation level. They will also help you to get familiar with the exam environment.

I hope these tips will help you to prepare for the Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Examination. Good luck!

General Studies

  1. What is the population of India?

India’s population is over 1.3 billion people.

  1. What is the capital of India?

The capital of India is New Delhi.

  1. What is the national language of India?

The national language of India is Hindi.

  1. What is the currency of India?

The currency of India is the Indian rupee.

  1. What is the national animal of India?

The national animal of India is the tiger.

  1. What is the national bird of India?

The national bird of India is the peacock.

  1. What is the national flower of India?

The national flower of India is the lotus.

  1. What is the national tree of India?

The national tree of India is the banyan tree.

  1. What is the National Anthem of India?

The national anthem of India is Jana Gana Mana.

  1. What is the National Flag of India?

The national flag of India is a horizontal tricolor of saffron, white, and green with a blue wheel in the center.

General Knowledge

  1. What is the Earth’s circumference?

The Earth’s circumference is approximately 24,901 miles.

  1. What is the Earth’s diameter?

The Earth’s diameter is approximately 7,926 miles.

  1. What is the Earth’s mass?

The Earth’s mass is approximately 5.972 × 1024 kg.

  1. What is the Earth’s density?

The Earth’s density is approximately 5.514 g/cm3.

  1. What is the Earth’s gravity?

The Earth’s gravity is approximately 9.807 m/s2.

  1. What is the Earth’s Atmosphere made of?

The Earth’s atmosphere is made up of nitrogen (78%), Oxygen (21%), argon (0.9%), carbon dioxide (0.04%), and other gases.

  1. What is the Earth’s Climate?

The Earth’s climate is determined by the Earth’s orbit around the Sun, the Earth’s tilt, and the Earth’s atmosphere.

  1. What are the Earth’s seasons?

The Earth’s seasons are caused by the Earth’s tilt. The Earth’s tilt causes the Sun’s rays to hit the Earth at different angles throughout the year.

  1. What are the Earth’s continents?

The Earth’s continents are Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America.

  1. What are the Earth’s Oceans?

The Earth’s oceans are the Arctic Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian Ocean, the Pacific Ocean, and the Southern Ocean.

Current Affairs

  1. What is the current Prime Minister of India?

The current Prime Minister of India is Narendra Modi.

  1. Who is the President of India?

The current President of India is Ram Nath Kovind.

  1. What is the current Chief Justice of India?

The current Chief Justice of India is N.V. Ramana.

  1. What is the current Finance Minister of India?

The current Finance Minister of India is Nirmala Sitharaman.

  1. What is the current Home Minister of India?

The current Home Minister of India is Amit Shah.

  1. What is the current Defense Minister of India?

The current Defense Minister of India is Rajnath Singh.

  1. What is the current External Affairs Minister of India?

The current External Affairs Minister of India is S. Jaishankar.

  1. What is the current Commerce and Industry Minister of India?

The current Commerce and Industry Minister of India is Piyush Goyal.

  1. What is the current Agriculture Minister of India?

The current Agriculture Minister of India is Narendra Singh Tomar.

  1. What is the current Health Minister of India?

The current Health Minister of India is Mansukh Mandaviya.

Mathematics

  1. What is the square root of 16?

The square root of 16 is 4.

  1. What is the cube root of 27?

The cube root of 27 is 3.

  1. What is the sum of the first 100 natural numbers?

The sum of the first 100 natural numbers is 5050.

  1. What is the

General Studies

  1. The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize in Physics was:
    (A) C.V. Raman
    (B) S. Chandrasekhar
    (C) Har Gobind Khorana
    (D) Venkatraman Ramakrishnan

  2. The Indian National Congress was founded in:
    (A) 1885
    (B) 1887
    (C) 1889
    (D) 1891

  3. The capital of India is:
    (A) New Delhi
    (B) Mumbai
    (C) Chennai
    (D) Kolkata

  4. The national language of India is:
    (A) Hindi
    (B) English
    (C) Sanskrit
    (D) Tamil

  5. The currency of India is:
    (A) Rupee
    (B) Dollar
    (C) Euro
    (D) Pound

  6. The Prime Minister of India is:
    (A) Narendra Modi
    (B) Rahul Gandhi
    (C) Sonia Gandhi
    (D) Manmohan Singh

  7. The President of India is:
    (A) Ram Nath Kovind
    (B) Pranab Mukherjee
    (C) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
    (D) Pratibha Patil

  8. The highest mountain in the world is:
    (A) Mount Everest
    (B) K2
    (C) Kangchenjunga
    (D) Annapurna

  9. The longest river in the world is:
    (A) Nile
    (B) Amazon
    (C) Yangtze
    (D) Mississippi

  10. The largest country in the world by area is:
    (A) Russia
    (B) Canada
    (C) China
    (D) United States

General Knowledge

  1. The capital of France is:
    (A) Paris
    (B) Rome
    (C) Berlin
    (D) London

  2. The national language of France is:
    (A) French
    (B) German
    (C) Italian
    (D) Spanish

  3. The currency of France is:
    (A) Euro
    (B) Dollar
    (C) Pound
    (D) Franc

  4. The President of France is:
    (A) Emmanuel Macron
    (B) François Hollande
    (C) Nicolas Sarkozy
    (D) Jacques Chirac

  5. The Prime Minister of France is:
    (A) Édouard Philippe
    (B) Jean-Marc Ayrault
    (C) Manuel Valls
    (D) Dominique de Villepin

  6. The highest mountain in France is:
    (A) Mont Blanc
    (B) Monte Rosa
    (C) Matterhorn
    (D) Jungfrau

  7. The longest river in France is:
    (A) Loire
    (B) Seine
    (C) Rhone
    (D) Garonne

  8. The largest country in Europe by area is:
    (A) Russia
    (B) Ukraine
    (C) France
    (D) Spain

  9. The most populous country in Europe is:
    (A) Russia
    (B) Germany
    (C) France
    (D) United Kingdom

  10. The European Union is a political and Economic Union of 27 member states that are located primarily in Europe. The EU operates through a system of supranational institutions and intergovernmental-negotiated decisions by the member states. It aims to bring about the coordination of member states’ economic policies, a single market in which goods and people move freely, and common policies on trade, agriculture, Fisheries-2/”>Fisheries, and regional development.

Current Affairs

  1. The current Prime Minister of India is:
    (A) Narendra Modi
    (B) Rahul Gandhi
    (C) Sonia Gandhi
    (D) Manmohan Singh

  2. The current President of India is:
    (A) Ram Nath Kovind
    (B) Pranab Mukherjee
    (C) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
    (D) Pratibha Patil

  3. The current Chief Justice of India is:
    (A) Ranjan Gogoi
    (B) Dipak Misra
    (C) Jasti Chelameswar
    (D) Kurian Joseph

  4. The current Finance Minister of India is:
    (A) Arun Jaitley
    (B) Piyush Goyal
    (C) Nirmala Sitharaman
    (D) Suresh Prabhu

  5. The current Home Minister of India is:
    (A) Rajnath Singh
    (B) Amit Shah
    (C) Nitin Gadkari
    (D) Sushma Swaraj

  6. The current Defence Minister

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