RAS UPDATED MAINS SYLLABUS 2021

 

RAS UPDATED

MAINS SYLLABUS 2021

Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive (Mains) Examination, 2021

 

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

Unit I- HISTORY

Part A – History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition and Heritage of Rajasthan

 

·        Major landmarks in the History of Rajasthan from Pre-historic time to close of 18th century,

·        Important dynasties,

·        their administrative and revenue system.

·        Salient events of 19th & 20th centuries:

·        Peasant & Tribal Movements.

·        Political Awakening,

·        Freedom Movement and Integration.

·        Heritage of Rajasthan: Performing & fine Art,

·        Handicraft,

·        Architecture and major sites of World Heritage and Tourism in Rajasthan,

·        Fairs,

·        Festivals,

·        Folk Music and Folk Dance.

·        Important works of Rajasthani Literature and Dialects of Rajasthan.

·        Saints,

·        Lok Devtas and eminent personalities of Rajasthan.

 

Part B -

Indian History & Culture

 

 

·        Indian heritage: Fine Art,

·        Performing Art,

·        Architecture & Literature from Indus Civilization to British Era.

·        Religious Movements and religious philosophy in Ancient and Medieval India.

·        History of Modern India from beginning of 19th Century to 1965 A.D: Significant events,

·        personalities and issues.

·        Indian National Movement- its various stages & streams,

·        important contributors and contribution from different parts of the country.

·        Socio-religious reform movements in 19th and 20th century.

·        Post-Independence consolidation and reorganisation

·        – Accession of princely states &

·        Linguistic reorganisation of the states.

 

Part C -

History of Modern World (up to 1950A.D.)

 

·        Renaissance and Reformation.

·        American War of Independence,

·        French Revolution (1789 A.D.) and Industrial Revolution.

·        Imperialism and colonialism in Asia and Africa.

·        Impact of World Wars.

 

Unit II- ECONOMICS

Part A- Indian Economy

 

 

·        Agriculture –

·        growth and productivity trends in Indian agriculture.

·        Food processing sector and food management.

·        Agricultural reforms and challenges.

·        Trends in Industrial Sector-

·        Industrial Policy and Industrial Finance.

·        Liberalization,

·        Globalization,

·        Privatization and economic reforms.

·        Infrastructure and economic growth.

·        Inflation,

·        Prices and demand/supply management.

·        Centre-State financial relations and Latest Finance Commission.

·        Fiscal Responsibility &

·        Budget Management Act and fiscal reforms in India.

·        Budgetary trends and fiscal policy.

·        Tax reforms in India.

·        Subsidies- cash transfer and other related issues.

·        Trends in revenue and expenditure.

·        Role of Government in economic activities.

·        Private, Public and Merit Goods.

·        Social Sector- poverty,

·        unemployment and inequality.

·        Healthcare and Education Policy.

·        Problem of regulatory effectiveness.

·        Redefining the role of state in economic development and an employment oriented growth strategy.

 

Part B- World Economy

·        Global Economic issues and trends:

·        Role of World Bank,

·        IMF & WTO.

·        Sustainable Development and Climate Change.

 

Part C- Economy of Rajasthan

 

·        Agriculture Scenario-

·        production and productivity.

·        Water resources and Irrigation. Agricultural marketing.

·        Dairy and animal husbandry.

·        Rural development and rural infrastructure.

·        Panchayati Raj and State Finance Commission.

·        Institutional framework for industrial development.

·        Industrial growth and recent trends.

·        Khadi and village industries.

·        Infrastructure development- power and transportation.

·        Private Investment in Infrastructure and Public Private Partnership projects-

·        outlook and prospects.

·        Major development projects of Rajasthan.

·        State budget and Fiscal management-

·        issues and challenges.

·        Economic welfare schemes of Rajasthan.

·        Social Justice and Empowerment.

·        Basic Social Services- education and health.

·        Poverty,

·        unemployment and Sustainable Development goals.

 

Unit III-

SOCIOLOGY, MANAGEMENT, ACCOUNTING & AUDITING

Part A- Sociology

Development of Sociological Thought in India-

·         Caste and Class in Indian Society: Nature, Origin, Functions and Challenges.

·         Processes of Change:

·         Sanskritization,

·         Westernization, Secularization and

·         Globalization.

·         Challenges before Indian Society:

·         Issues of Dowry,

·         Divorce and Child Marriage,

·         Corruption,

·         Communalism,

·         Poverty,

·         Unemployment,

·         Drug Addiction,

·         Vulnerable sections especially Dalit,

·         Elderly and Disabled.

·         Tribal community of Rajasthan:

·         Bhil, Mina (Meena) and Garasia-

·         Problems and Welfare.

 

Part B- Management

·         Modern concept of Marketing,

·         Marketing Mix –

·         Product, Price,

·         Place and Promotion;

·         Supply Chain Management,

·         Logistics Mix;

·         E-Commerce and E-Marketing;

·         Business and Corporate Ethics.

·         Wealth Maximization,

·         Sources of Finance-

·         Short and Long Term,

·         Capital Structure,

·         Cost of Capital,

·         Distribution of Profit;

·         Banking and Non-

·         Banking Financial Institutions (NBFIs),

·         Stock Market,

·         Multi-National Companies (MNCs),

·         Foreign Direct Investment (FDI),

·         Foreign Institutional Investment (FII).

·         Leadership Theories and Styles,

·         Group Behaviour,

·         Individual Behaviour,

·         Attitude, Values,

·         Team Building;

·         Motivation Theories,

·         Conflict Management,

·         Time Management,

·         Stress Management,

·         Training,

·         Development and Appraisal Systems.

·         Entrepreneurship:

·         Incubation,

·         Start-ups,

·         Unicorns,

·         Venture Capital,

·         Angel Investors.

·         Management of Essential Services:

·         Education Management,

·         Healthcare and Wellness Management;

·         Tourism and Hospitality Management.

Part C- Accounting & Auditing

·         Basic knowledge of Double Entry System of Accounting,

·         Techniques of analysis of Financial Statements,

·         Responsibility and Social Accounting.

·         Meaning & Objectives of Auditing, Social,

·         Performance and Efficiency Audit, Elementary knowledge of Government Audit.

·         Basic knowledge of Performance Budgeting,

·         Zero-Base Budgeting.

 

Paper –II

General Knowledge and General Studies

Unit I- Administrative Ethics

 

·         Ethics and Human Values:

·         Lessons from lives and teachings of great leaders,

·         reformers and administrators.

·         Role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values.

·         Ethical concepts- Rit and Rin, concept of Duty, concept of Good and Virtue.

·         Ethics in private and public relationships- Behaviour, Moral and Political attitudes of administrators, Philosophical basis of Integrity.

·         Ethics of Bhagavad Geeta and its role in administration.

·         Gandhian Ethics.

·         Contribution of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers from India & World.

·         Ethical concerns,

·         dilemmas and challenges in administration.

·         Ethical decision-making and contributing factors;

·         social justice, humanitarian concerns,

·         accountability in governance and code of ethics.

·         Case Studies on above mentioned topics.

 

Unit II- General Science & Technology

 

·         Chemistry in everyday life; States of Matter;

·         Atomic Structure;

·         Metal, Non- Metal and Metalloids,

·         Metallurgical Principles and methods,

·         Important ores and alloys;

·         Acid, Base and Salts,

·         concept of pH and Buffers;

·         Important Drugs (Synthetic and Natural),

·         Antioxidants,

·         Preservatives, Insecticides,

·         Pesticides, Fungicides,

·         Herbicides,

·         Fertilizers,

·         Binders and Sweeteners;

·         Carbon, its compounds and their domestic and industrial applications; Radioactivity-

·         concepts and applications.

·         Physics in everyday life;

·         Gravitation; Human eye and Defects;

·         Heat;

·         Static and Current Electricity;

·         Magnetism,

·         Electro-Magnetism,

·         Sound and Electro-Magnetic Waves,

·         Magnetic resonance imaging and Nuclear magnetic resonance;

·         Nuclear fission and Fusion.

·         The Cell;

·         Control and Coordination,

·         Reproductive,

·         Excretory,

·         Respiratory,

·         Circulatory and Digestive systems in Human being;

·         Blood groups,

·         Composition and Functions of blood;

·         Hormones;

·         Genetics and Lifestyle Diseases;

·         Human diseases-

·         Communicable and Non-communicable,

·         Endemic, Epidemic,

·         Pandemic their Diagnosis and Control,

·         Immunization and Vaccination;

·         Drugs and Alcohol abuse.

·         Plant parts and their functions,

·         Plant nutrition,

·         Plant growth regulators,

·         Sexual and asexual reproduction in plants,

·         Important medicinal plants with special reference to Rajasthan;

·         Organic farming;

·         Biotechnology and its applications.

·         Basic computer science;

·         Networking and types; Analogue and digital telecommunication;

·         Frequency spectrum;

·         Mobile telephony,

·         Recent developments in information and communication technology-

·         Artificial intelligence;

·         Big data,

·         Cloud computing,

·         Internet of things,

·         Crypto currency,

·         OTT platforms and Social media and their impacts;

·         IT industry in India,

·         Digital India initiatives.

·         Contribution of Indian Scientists in Science and Technology,

·         Scientific and technological advancements-

·         Robotics, Machine learning,

·         Augmented reality,

·         Nanotechnology, RFID,

·         Quantum computing etc,

·         Development of science and technology in Rajasthan,

·         Government policies related to Science and Technology.

·         Space technology-

·         Indian space programme,

·         Satellites and their orbits,

·         various launch vehicles;

·         Remote sensing.

·         Defence technology-

·         Missiles,

·         Indian missile programme,

·         Chemical and Biological weapons.

Unit III-

Earth Science

(Geography & Geology)

 

Part A- World

 

·         Structure of the Earth and Geological Time Scale.

·         Broad Physical Features:

·         Mountains,

·         Plateaus,

·         Plains,

·         Deserts.

·         Earthquakes and Volcanoes:

·         Types,

·         distribution and their impact.

·         Major Geopolitical Issues.

·         Major Environmental Issues.

 

Part B- India

 

·         Broad Physical Features:

·         Mountains,

·         Plateaus, Plains, Deserts.

·         Major Physiographic Divisions of India.

·         Major Rivers.

·         Climate-

·         Origin of Monsoon,

·         Climatic characteristics,

·         Distribution of rainfall and Climatic regions.

·         Natural Resources:

·         Types and uses of

·         (a) Water, Forest, Soil

·         (b) Rocks & Minerals.

·         Population: Growth,

·         Distribution and Density,

·         Sex-ratio,

·         Literacy,

·         Urban and Rural Population.

 

Part C- Rajasthan

 

·         Broad Physical Features:

·         Mountains,

·         Plateaus,

·         Plains, Deserts.

·         Major Rivers and Lakes.

·         Climatic: Characteristics and their classification.

·         Major Vegetation types.

·         Agriculture- Major Crops:

·         Production and Distribution.

·         Metallic Minerals and Non-

·         Metallic Minerals-

·         Types, distribution and industrial uses.

·         Conventional and Non-Conventional Energy Resources.

·         Demographic characteristics and Major Tribes.

·         Wildlife and Biodiversity:

·         Threats and Conversation.

·         Concept of UNESCO Geo-parks and Geo-heritage sites:

·         Potential in Rajasthan.

·         Major Environmental Issues.

 

 

Paper-III

General Knowledge and General Studies

 

Unit I- Indian Political System, World Politics and Current Affairs

 

·        Constitution of India:

·        Framing, Features,

·        Amendments,

·        Basic Structure.

·        Ideological Contents:

·        Preamble,

·        Fundamental Rights,

·        Directive Principles of State Policy,

·        Fundamental Duties.

·        Institutional Framework- I: Parliamentary System,

·        President,

·        Prime Minister and Council of Ministers,

·        Parliament.

·        Institutional Framework- II: Federalism,

·        Centre-State relations,

·        Supreme Court,

·        High Courts,

·        Judicial Review,

·        Judicial Activism.

·        Institutional Framework- III: Election Commission of India,

·        Comptroller and Auditor General,

·        Union Public Service Commission, NITI Aayog,

·        Central Vigilance Commission, Central Information Commission,

·        National Human Rights Commission.

·        Political Dynamics: Role of Caste, Religion,

·        Class, Ethnicity,

·        Language and Gender in Indian Politics,

·        Political Parties and Electoral Behaviour,

·        Civil Society and Political Movement,

·        Issues related to National Integrity and Security,

·        Potential areas of Socio-Political conflicts.

·        State Politics of Rajasthan:

·        Party System, Political Demography,

·        Different phases of Political competition in Rajasthan,

·        Panchayati Raj and Urban self Government Institutions.

·        Emerging World Order in the post Cold War era,

·        USA’s hegemony and its resistance,

·        UN and Regional Organizations,

·        Dynamics of International Economy,

·        International Terrorism and Environmental issues.

·        Foreign Policy of India:

·        Evolution,

·        Determinants,

·        India’s relations with USA,

·        China, Russia, European Union and Neighbouring Countries, India’s role in UN,

·        NAM, BRICS,

·        G- 20,

·        G- 77 and SAARC.

·        Geo-political and Strategic issues in South Asia,

·        South East Asia,

·        West Asia and Far- East and their impact on India.

·        Current Affairs:

·        Current events, persons and places of Rajasthan,

·        National and international importance,

·        recent activities related to games and sports.

 

Unit II- Concepts, Issues and Dynamics of Public Administration and Management

 

·        Administration and Management: Meaning, nature and significance. Its role in developed and developing societies. Evolution of Public Administration as a discipline, New Public Administration, Approaches to the study of Public Administration.

·        Concepts of power, authority, legitimacy, responsibility and delegation.

·        Principles of Organization: Hierarchy, Span of Control and Unity of Command.

·        Functions of Management, Corporate governance and social responsibility.

·        New dimensions of New Public Management, Change Management.

·        Attitude and Values of Civil Services: ethics, integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, dedication to public service, relationship between Generalists and Specialists.

·        Control over Administration: Legislative, Executive and Judicial-Various Means and Limitations.

·        Administrative setup, administrative culture in Rajasthan: Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers, State Secretariat, Directorates and Chief Secretary.

·        District Administration: organization, role of District Collector and District Magistrate, Superintendent of Police, Sub-divisional and Tehsil administration.

·        Development Administration: Meaning, Scope and Characteristics.

·        State Human Rights Commission, State Election Commission, Lokayukt, Rajasthan Public Service Commission, Rajasthan Guaranteed Delivery of Public Services Act, 2011 and Rajasthan Right to Hearing Act, 2012.

 

Unit III-

Sports and Yoga, Behavior and Law

Part A- Sports and Yoga

 

Part A- Sports and Yoga

 

·        Sports Policies of India and Rajasthan State.

·        Sports Authority of India and Rajasthan State Sports Council.

·        National and Rajasthan State level Awards for Sports.

·        Yoga - Positive way of life.

·        Eminent Sports personalities of India.

·        First Aid and Rehabilitation.

·        Participation of Indian Sports Persons in Olympics, Asian Games, Common Wealth Games and Para-Olympic Games.

 

Part B - Behavior

 

·        Intelligence:

·        Cognitive intelligence,

·        Social and Emotional intelligence,

·        Cultural intelligence,

·        Spiritual intelligence.

·        Personality:

·        Traits and Types,

·        Determinants of personality and Assessment of personality.

·        Learning and Motivation:

·        Styles of learning,

·        Models of memory,

·        Causes of forgetting.

·        Assessment of motivation.

·        Stress and Management:

·        Nature,

·        Types, Sources,

·        Symptoms,

·        Effects,

·        Stress Management,

·        Promotion of Mental Health.

 

Part C-Law

 

 

·        Concepts of Law: Ownership and Possession,

·        Personality, Liability,

·        Rights and Duties.

·        Contemporary Legal Issues:

·        Right to Information, Information Technology Law including cyber crimes (concepts, purpose, prospects),

·        Intellectual Property Rights (concepts, types, purpose).

·        Crimes against Women and Children:

·        Domestic Violence,

·        Sexual Harassment at work place,

·        The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act,

·        2012, Laws related to child labour.

·        The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007.

·        Important Land Laws in Rajasthan:

·        Rajasthan Land Revenue Act,

·        1956; Rajasthan Tenancy Act, 1955.

Paper – IV

General Hindi and General English

 

General Hindi

भाग अ- (अंक 50)

·         संधि एवं संधि-विच्छेद –

·         दिए हुए शब्दों की संधि करना और

·         संधि-विच्छेद करना।

·         उपसर्ग –

·         सामान्य ज्ञान,

·         उपसर्गों से शब्दों की संरचना तथा

·         शब्दों में से उपसर्ग एवं शब्द पृथक् करना

·         प्रत्यय –

·         सामान्य ज्ञान,

·         दिए हुए प्रत्ययों से शब्द बनाना और

·         शब्दों में से शब्द एवं प्रत्यय पृथक् करना

·         पर्यायवाची शब्द

·         विलोम शब्द

·         समश्रुत भिन्नार्थक शब्द–दिए हुए शब्द-युग्म का अर्थभेद

·         वाक्यांश के लिए सार्थक शब्द शब्द शुधि।

·         वाक्य शुधि

·         मुहावरे-

·         मुहावरों का वाक्य में सटीक प्रयोग

·         कहावत/लोकोक्ति-केवल भावार्थ

·         पारिभाषिक शब्दावली-

·         प्रशासन से संबंधित अंग्रेजी शब्दों के समानार्थ हिन्दी

भाग ब- (अंक 50)

·         संक्षिप्तीकरण –

·         गद्यावतरण का उचित शीर्षक एवं लगभग एक-तिहाई शब्दों में संक्षिप्तीकरण (गद्यावतरण की शब्द सीमा लगभग 100 शब्द)

·         पल्लवन –

·         किसी सूक्ति,

·         काव्य पंक्ति,

·         प्रसिद्ध कथन आदि का भाव विस्तार (शब्द सीमा–लगभग 100 शब्द)

·         पत्र-लेखन –

·         सामान्य कार्यालयी पत्र,

·         कार्यालय आदेश,

·         अर्धशासकीय पत्र,

·         अनुस्मारक

·         प्रारूप-लेखन –

·         अधिसूचना,

·         निविदा,

·         परिपत्र,

·         विज्ञप्ति

·         अनुवाद –

·         दिए हुए अंग्रेजी अनुच्छेद का हिंदी में अनुवाद। (शब्द सीमा–लगभग 75 शब्द)

भाग स- (अंक 20)

·         किसी सामयिक एवं अन्य विषय पर निबंध लेखन (शब्द सीमा लगभग-250 शब्द)

 

General English

General English (Total marks 80)

Part A- Grammar & Usage (20 Marks)

Correction of Sentences: 10 sentences for correction with errors related to:

·        Articles & Determiners

·        Prepositions

·        Tenses & Sequence of Tenses

·        Modals

·        Voice- Active & Passive

·        Narration-

·        Direct & Indirect

·        Synonyms & Antonyms

·        Phrasal Verbs & Idioms

·        One Word Substitute

·        Words often Confused or Misused

Part B- Comprehension, Translation & Precis Writing (30 Marks)

·        Comprehension of an Unseen Passage (250 Words approximately)

·        05 Questions based on the passage.

·        Question No. 05 should preferably be on vocabulary.

·        Translation of five sentences from Hindi to English.

·        Precis Writing (a short passage of approximately 150-200 words).

 

Part C- Composition & Letter Writing (30 Marks)

 

·        Paragraph Writing-

·        Any 01 paragraph out of 03 given topics (approximately 200 words).

·        Elaboration of a given theme

·        (Any 1 out of 3, approximately 150 words).

·        Letter Writing or Report Writing

·        (approximately 150 words).