RAS Prelims 2017 Book list and Strategy for Beginners

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Strategy and Booklist for RAS 2017

 

  • There have been many changes in RAS pattern for last 2 exams, its syllabus has been changed a lot. There is no optional in syllabus. Whereas It is a ocean of general studies and covered many subjects.

 

  • Hard work with smart tactics and disciplined strategy is essential to crack this exam.

 

  • The notification with 900 vacancies are about to come in next 2-3 weeks. It is the high time to start the preparation as pre examination is scheduled in December 2017. Total 6 months preparation with dedication is sufficient to crack this exam.

 

  • Due to huge syllabus, the study should be more wide and less in depth. Well-designed material at Rasfreenotes may be very useful to cover the whole syllabus in lesser time.

 

So, the big question is from where to start

  1. First thing that to be done is to mug the complete syllabus-

www.rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in/syllabus or Visit individual Subjects links of RAS Free Notes

 

  1. Go through the NCERT from 6th to 12 of all the subjects. Details are given here according to syllabus.

 

  1. After a Sound foundation is prepared the next stage is to refer some important books of good authors of particular subjects.

 

  1. Current affairs are playing major role in ICS as well as in all state PSCs, so daily news paper and one monthly magazine is must for qualify.Daily Current Affairs

 

  1. Regular Tests are the best way to practice the paper in limited time and to analyze the mistakes. Always remember by giving tests, the brain thinks in passive way with all horizons while by only studying, brain works in active way without pressuring itself. So More pain gives more gain. It is better to join more than one test series. (well prepared test series at Rasfreenotes may be very helpful for practice)

 

  • This exam is all about patience and discipline. Regular study with revision is the only key to crack RAS.

 

  • Make your own time table and strictly follow it every day, weekly revision on Sundays and monthly revision on 30th will be concrete preparation.

 

  • Devote your time (about 1 hr) daily on current affairs and writing practice at least 30 minutes for each.

 

  • Place the maps of world, India and Rajasthan on wall. Use flash cards and small diary for quick revision.

 

  • Don’t overload yourself with stacks of books rather try to complete less books with more revision.

 

  • Dont panic yourself, everything can be done with passion and confidence. Just use your potential and give hundred percent.

 

Following is the syllabus wise booklist for pre and Click Here for mains .

 

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

 

  • The Preliminary Examination will consist only one paper of General studies and General science.
  • It will be of objective type and carry a maximum of 200 marks, Total time 3 hrs.
  • There will be 150 questions of multiple choice (Objective Type), carrying equal marks. There will be negative marking 1/3 mark for every wrong answer.

 

Syllabus (PRE) –

 

 

  • Indian History

 

Ancient & Medieval Period – Old NCERT ( 11th & 12th )- Get Printed Ncert’s at your doorstep/    Rasfreenotes

Modern Period – Old NCERT (12th) / rasfreenotes

 

  • Geography of World and India

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Current Affairs – This section is most important as weightage of current events is increasing every year. Read one News paper daily likeThe hindu, Indian express, One local news paper-Dainik bhaskar/Patrika and atleast one monthly magzine-Partiyogita darpan, Lakshya series,Sujas etc.

 

Rasfreenotes  daily current afffairs and monthly magzine cover almost every topic related to important news of National, International and state perspecitve.

 

Regular follow the following government websites –

 

www.rajasthan.gov.in

www.dipr.rajasthan.gov.in

www.india.gov.in/

www.pib.nic.in/

 

The section wise analysis of last two RAS pre exams (RAS 2013 & RAS 2016) is as follows –

 Analysis of RAS 2013 (Pre)  Examination

 

Ras 2013 (pre) Paper held in 2015 was different from the paper held in 2013. It was majorly fact based paper rather than conceptual paper. We have deeply analyzed the paper from all perspective and divide it in 10 sections.

 

 

INDIA    RAJASTHAN

 

  1. Polity & Governance       15                     8                            

 

  • There were asked the questions related to commission (Dates & presidents), Legislative assembly, Fundamental Duties, constitutional amendments, Constitutional committees( Chairman) Articles, Constitunal  Cases &  subjects, Political books & writers, Presidential rule in states etc.

 

  1. Economy                          4                          5

 

  • No Banking and other conceptual questions, however mostly related to

Committees (chairman), NATIONAL INCOME, GDP Growth and for the Rajasthan specific Questions asked were related to agriculture– Projects, Locations and ranking. Energy Projects-Locations, Schemes etc.

 

  1. Science & Technology      14                                                                     

 

  • This section was covered  broadly by conventional broad science ie rather than deep its better to read the width study along with current technological updates. The questions were asked in following topics :-

 

DNA-Medicine, Biology-Blood Groups, Disease, enzyme, organ, Nutrition. Technology :- FM, Space (Satellite), Defence (Air craft). Computer and devices.

 

 

  1. Geography     10                       10

 

No Climatology or conceptual questions, mostly asked on mapping and location basis. International geography (Straights and  Industries) ,

Indian Geography – Mapping (Ports,Refinaries, Highways),

Rajasthan geography- Mappings (Tribes, canals), Rivers, coal reserves, Minerals etc.

 

  1. Environment     10

 

The questions in this section were asked more than expected and mostly related to

 Gases, Pollutants, Waterbodies, Bio fuels & Desserts)

 

 

  1. Current affairs             14                       04

 

More emphasis was given on this section and important happenings around the world were asked mostly based on –Sports, Books, Prizes, and International Days.

 

 

  1. Schemes & Mission     04                       01

 

(Related to latest govt schemes of state and nation)

 

  1. Maths & Reasoning    25  

 

This section covered most questions among all sections, considered as main factor to clear the cut-offs.

(Maths-10 , DI-2, Reasoning-11, Statements -2)

 

 

  1. History                     08                       08

 

Indian History- ancient-5, medivel-0, modern-3.

Rajasthan History –medival -5, modern-3 (Mostly of Newspaper, inscription and Writings)

No War and kingdom kind of questions nor asked about any important events.

 

  1. Art & Culture     01                       09          

 

Rajasthan culture was given the all importance and Questions were asked on the following topics  : Temples Terracotta instrument painting and Fairs.

 

 

So some it of all Total questions asked from Rajasthan – 45 and Quantitative aptitude – 25 So it covered approx 48% of the paper.

 

 

 

Analysis of RAS 2016 (Pre)  Examination

 

RAS 2016 (pre) Paper was apporx. Similar to the 2013 paper despite minor changes in the section wise questions. This year also the emphasis was given to facts and current affairs.

 

 

 

INDIA    RAJASTHAN

 

 

 

  1. Polity & Governance       12                     11                         

 

  • This year the questions were asked mainly from district and Elections related. Questions related to commission and legislative were again asked this year too. One question about presidential rule in Rajasthan repeated in this year. All commissions and District Administration along with elections were asked majorly.

 

 

  1. Economy 7                          6

 

  • Still there is No Banking and other conceptual questions, Most questions were related to Economic survey of Rajasthan, Five year planning and Schemes of Energy sector.

 

 

  1. Science & Technology      14                                                     

 

  • Only 5 questions were asked this year from conventional science (Physics-1, Chemstry-3, Biology-1) other 9 questions were asked from Technology which are based on following-

Defence (DRDO), Space (Solar power aircraft, Launch vehicle of satellite), Nano Technology, Genetic engineering, Bio-fertilizer and science park location etc.

 

 

  1. Geography     04                       10

 

  • This year only 2-2 questions were asked from International and Indian geography however total 10 questions were asked from Rajasthan geography. Most Questions were asked from Rajasthan geography – Minerals, Mountains (descending order), Mapping (cities), Mines, Locations of institutes and parks.

 

 

  1. Environment     04                       03

 

  • Same as last year – Gases, Pollutants and Global Warming. However this year also from state forest policy and Biodiversity-2/”>Biodiversity board etc.

 

 

  1. Current affairs             14                       07

 

  • Same as last year but number of questions were increased. More emphasis was given on this section and important happenings around the world were asked mostly based on –Sports, Books, Prizes, and latest technology updates.

 

 

  1. Schemes & Mission     02                       08

 

  • (Related to latest govt schemes of state and nation)

 

 

  1. Maths & Reasoning    20  

 

  • The number of questions were decreased this year in this section.

(Maths-06, DI-2, Reasoning-08, Statements -4)

 

 

  1. History                     10                       10

 

  • Indian History-  ancient-4, medieval-4, modern-2. (Temples, Mahabharta related)

      Rajasthan History –     ancient -2,  medieval -3, modern-5 (Mostly on Kumbha, Institution,       Peasant movements, News papers)

 

 

  1. Art & Culture     0                          05          

 

  • No Art and culture of India , only asked from Rajasthan on the following topics : Literature, Khayal, Dance, Music, Festival (Location and dates)

 

 

This year total number of questions from Rajasthan increased to 60 from Last year of 45 and Current affairs and economic survey played major role for clearing the cut offs. Important dates,names and some other factual information must be prepared for clearing the cut-offs.

 

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The Rajasthan Administrative Services (RAS) is one of the most prestigious and sought-after government jobs in India. The RAS Prelims exam is the first step in the selection process for the RAS. The exam is conducted by the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) and is a qualifying exam for the RAS Mains exam.

The RAS Prelims exam is a two-tier exam, consisting of a General Studies paper and an Aptitude Test paper. The General Studies paper is a 150-mark paper, while the Aptitude Test paper is a 100-mark paper. The exam is held in the month of May every year.

The syllabus for the RAS Prelims exam is vast and covers a wide range of topics. The General Studies paper covers topics such as Indian Polity, Indian Economy, Geography, History, Current Affairs, and General Science. The Aptitude Test paper covers topics such as Logical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language.

The RAS Prelims exam is a difficult exam and requires a lot of preparation. The best way to prepare for the exam is to start early and give yourself enough time to cover the syllabus. You should also make a study plan and stick to it. It is important to focus on the syllabus and make sure you cover all the topics. You should also practice as many mock tests as possible. This will help you get familiar with the exam pattern and improve your time management skills.

On the day of the exam, it is important to stay calm and confident. You should eat a healthy breakfast and get enough sleep the night before. You should also reach the exam center well in time. It is important to read the instructions carefully and answer all the questions.

If you follow these tips, you will be well on your way to clearing the RAS Prelims exam. Good luck!

Here are some additional tips for preparing for the RAS Prelims exam:

  • Make sure you have a good understanding of the syllabus. The syllabus for the RAS Prelims exam is vast and covers a wide range of topics. It is important to have a good understanding of the syllabus so that you can focus your preparation on the right areas.
  • Practice as many mock tests as possible. Mock tests are a great way to get familiar with the exam pattern and improve your time management skills. Practicing mock tests will also help you identify your strengths and weaknesses.
  • Stay calm and confident on the day of the exam. The RAS Prelims exam is a difficult exam, but it is important to stay calm and confident on the day of the exam. If you are well prepared, you will be able to perform well in the exam.
  • Get enough sleep the night before the exam. It is important to get enough sleep the night before the exam so that you are well-rested and alert on the day of the exam.
  • Eat a healthy breakfast on the day of the exam. Eating a healthy breakfast will give you the energy you need to perform well in the exam.
  • Reach the exam center well in time. It is important to reach the exam center well in time so that you have enough time to relax and collect your thoughts before the exam.
  • Read the instructions carefully. It is important to read the instructions carefully before you start answering the questions. This will help you avoid making careless mistakes.
  • Answer all the questions. Even if you are not sure of the answer to a question, it is better to attempt it than to leave it blank. There is no negative marking in the RAS Prelims exam.
  • Manage your time wisely. The RAS Prelims exam is a timed exam, so it is important to manage your time wisely. Make sure you allocate enough time for each section of the exam.
  • Stay calm and focused. It is important to stay calm and focused throughout the exam. If you start to feel anxious, take a few deep breaths and relax.
  • Trust your preparation. If you have prepared well for the exam, you should trust your preparation and give your best shot. Good luck!

Here are some frequently asked questions and short answers about the RAS Prelims 2017 Book list and Strategy for Beginners:

  1. What are the best books to prepare for the RAS Prelims 2017?

There are many good books available for the RAS Prelims 2017. Some of the most popular books include:

  • The Hindu Editorials: This book contains a collection of editorials from The Hindu newspaper. The editorials are a great way to stay up-to-date on current affairs and to learn about important issues.
  • The Hindu Yearbook: This book is a compilation of articles from The Hindu newspaper. The articles cover a wide range of topics, including politics, economics, Society, and culture.
  • The Hindu Quiz Book: This book is a collection of quizzes on a variety of topics. The quizzes are a great way to test your knowledge and to learn new things.
  • The Hindu General Knowledge Book: This book is a comprehensive guide to general knowledge. The book covers a wide range of topics, including history, geography, science, and current affairs.

  • The Hindu Objective General Knowledge Book: This book is a collection of objective-type questions on general knowledge. The questions are a great way to test your knowledge and to prepare for the RAS Prelims 2017.

  • What is the best strategy for preparing for the RAS Prelims 2017?

There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as the best strategy for preparing for the RAS Prelims 2017 will vary depending on your individual strengths and weaknesses. However, some general tips that may be helpful include:

  • Start preparing early. The RAS Prelims 2017 is a competitive exam, so it is important to start preparing early so that you have enough time to cover all of the material.
  • Make a study plan. Once you have started preparing, it is important to make a study plan so that you can stay on track. Your study plan should include a schedule of when you will study each topic and how much time you will spend studying each day.
  • Practice makes perfect. The best way to prepare for the RAS Prelims 2017 is to practice. There are many practice tests available online and in bookstores. Taking practice tests will help you get familiar with the format of the exam and will help you identify your areas of weakness.

  • Stay positive. The RAS Prelims 2017 is a challenging exam, but it is important to stay positive and to believe in yourself. If you put in the hard work, you will be successful.

  • What are some common mistakes that people make when preparing for the RAS Prelims 2017?

Some common mistakes that people make when preparing for the RAS Prelims 2017 include:

  • Not starting early enough.
  • Not making a study plan.
  • Not practicing enough.

  • Not staying positive.

  • What are some tips for staying motivated during the preparation period?

Some tips for staying motivated during the preparation period include:

  • Set realistic goals.
  • Break down your goals into smaller, more manageable tasks.
  • Reward yourself for your accomplishments.
  • Find a study buddy or join a study group.
  • Take breaks when you need them.

  • Stay positive and believe in yourself.

  • What are some Resources that are available to help you prepare for the RAS Prelims 2017?

There are many resources available to help you prepare for the RAS Prelims 2017. Some of these resources include:

  • The Hindu Editorials: This book contains a collection of editorials from The Hindu newspaper. The editorials are a great way to stay up-to-date on current affairs and to learn about important issues.
  • The Hindu Yearbook: This book is a compilation of articles from The Hindu newspaper. The articles cover a wide range of topics, including politics, economics, society, and culture.
  • The Hindu Quiz Book: This book is a collection of quizzes on a variety of topics. The quizzes are a great way to test your knowledge and to learn new things.
  • The Hindu General Knowledge Book: This book is a comprehensive guide to general knowledge. The book covers a wide range of topics, including history, geography, science, and current affairs.
  • The Hindu Objective General Knowledge Book: This book is a collection of objective-type questions on general knowledge. The questions are a great way to test your knowledge and to prepare for the RAS Prelims 2017.
  • There are many online resources available, such as websites and online courses.
  • There are many books available on the market that can help you prepare for the RAS
  1. The RAS Prelims 2017 exam is a written examination conducted by the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) for the recruitment of Assistant Administrative Officers (AAOs) in the Rajasthan government.
  2. The exam consists of two papers, Paper I and Paper II. Paper I is a General Studies paper, while Paper II is an Optional paper.

  3. The syllabus for the RAS Prelims 2017 exam is as follows:

  4. Paper I: General Studies

    • Indian Polity and Governance
    • Indian Economy
    • General Science
    • Current Affairs
    • History of India
    • Geography of India
    • Indian Culture
    • Indian Literature
    • Indian Philosophy
    • Indian Art and Architecture
    • Indian Music
    • Indian Dance
    • Indian Cinema
    • Indian Sports
    • Indian Literature in English
    • Indian Philosophy in English
    • Indian Art and Architecture in English
    • Indian Music in English
    • Indian Dance in English
    • Indian Cinema in English
    • Indian Sports in English

  5. Paper II: Optional Paper

    • History of India
    • Geography of India
    • Indian Culture
    • Indian Literature
    • Indian Philosophy
    • Indian Art and Architecture
    • Indian Music
    • Indian Dance
    • Indian Cinema
    • Indian Sports
    • Indian Literature in English
    • Indian Philosophy in English
    • Indian Art and Architecture in English
    • Indian Music in English
    • Indian Dance in English
    • Indian Cinema in English
    • Indian Sports in English

  6. The exam is conducted in two shifts, morning and afternoon. The morning shift is for Paper I, while the afternoon shift is for Paper II.

  7. The duration of the exam is 3 hours for each paper.
  8. The minimum qualifying marks for the RAS Prelims 2017 exam are 33% for General Category candidates and 25% for EWS, OBC, SC, and ST candidates.
  9. The RAS Prelims 2017 exam is a qualifying exam. The candidates who qualify the exam will be called for the RAS Mains 2017 exam.
  10. The RAS Mains 2017 exam is a written examination consisting of four papers, Paper I, Paper II, Paper III, and Paper IV. Paper I is a General Studies paper, while Paper II is an Optional paper. Paper III is a Personality Test, while Paper IV is an Interview.

  11. The syllabus for the RAS Mains 2017 exam is as follows:

  12. Paper I: General Studies

    • Indian Polity and Governance
    • Indian Economy
    • General Science
    • Current Affairs
    • History of India
    • Geography of India
    • Indian Culture
    • Indian Literature
    • Indian Philosophy
    • Indian Art and Architecture
    • Indian Music
    • Indian Dance
    • Indian Cinema
    • Indian Sports
    • Indian Literature in English
    • Indian Philosophy in English
    • Indian Art and Architecture in English
    • Indian Music in English
    • Indian Dance in English
    • Indian Cinema in English
    • Indian Sports in English

  13. Paper II: Optional Paper

    • History of India
    • Geography of India
    • Indian Culture
    • Indian Literature
    • Indian Philosophy
    • Indian Art and Architecture
    • Indian Music
    • Indian Dance
    • Indian Cinema
    • Indian Sports
    • Indian Literature in English
    • Indian Philosophy in English
    • Indian Art and Architecture in English
    • Indian Music in English
    • Indian Dance in English
    • Indian Cinema in English
    • Indian Sports in English

  14. Paper III: Personality Test

    • The Personality Test is a subjective test that assesses the candidate’s mental ability, aptitude, and personality traits.
    • The Personality Test is conducted by a panel of experts.
    • The Personality Test is of 100 marks.

  15. Paper IV: Interview

    • The Interview is a subjective test that assesses the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and personality.
    • The Interview is conducted by a panel of experts.
    • The Interview is of 100 marks.

  16. The final result of the RAS 2017 exam is based on the marks obtained in the RAS Prelims 2017 exam and the RAS Mains 2017 exam.

  17. The cut-off marks for the RAS 2017 exam are not released by the RPSC. However, the cut-off marks are usually around 50% for General Category candidates