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Reference Books

1.

Test - 1 (19101)

20th January 2019 (9.30AM-11.30 AM)

Indian Polity and Governance - 1 Current Affairs JUN(1-15) 2018

Historical Background

Making of the constitution

Salient Features of the Constitution

Preamble of the Constitution

Union and its Territory

Citizenship

Fundamental Rights

Directive Principles of State Policy

Fundamental Duties

Amendment of the Constitution

Basic Structure of the Constitution.

Social and Political life - III (Class 8th

NCERT)

Democratic Politics - I & II (Class 9th & 10th NCERT)

Indian Constitution at Work (Class 11th NCERT)

Indian Polity by Dr. Rajkumar Academy Or

Indian Polity by M.Laxmikanth (Latest edition)

Dr. Rajkumar Academy - Current Affairs/any monthly current affairs compilation

2.

Test - 2 (19102)

27th January 2019 (9.30AM-11.30 AM)

Indian Polity and Governance - 2 Current Affairs JUN(16-30) 2018

Central Government

Parliamentary system and Parliament

State Government

Indian Federalism and Centre-State Relations

Emergency Provisions

Local Government: Panchayati Raj, Muncipalities

Judiciary: Supreme Court, High Courts, Subordinate Courts

Special status of J & K and other states

Scheduled & Tribal Areas

Democratic Politics I & II (Class 9th & 10th NCERT)



Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth (Latest edition)


Dr. Rajkumar Academy for Civil Services No. 91, 2nd and 3rd Floor, 60 feet road, Chandra Layout, Bangalore – 560040

UPSC Civil Services Prelims-2019 (Test Series Schedule)


3.

Test - 3 (19103)

3rd February 2019 (9.30AM-11.30 AM)

Indian Polity and Governance -3 Current Affairs JUL(1-15) 2018

Constitutional & Non- Constitutional Bodies.

Other constitutional dimensions. (Tribunals, etc..)

Elections

Electoral politics

Statutory and Non Statutory Bodies

Democratic Politics - I & II (Class 9th & 10th NCERT)


Politics in India since Independence (Class 12th NCERT)


Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth (Latest edition)

India Year Book -2019 (Selected Chapters)

National Symbols

Polity

Law and Justice


4.

Test - 4 (19104)

10th February 2019 (9.30AM-11.30 AM)

Geography – 1 (Physical Geography) Current Affairs JUL(16-31) 2018

Introduction

Geomorphology: Geological Time Scale Structure of Earth Continental Drift Theory Plate Tectonic Orogenesis Volcanic activity Earthquake Tsunami Weathering Erosional Landforms Depositional Landforms

Climatology: Origin and evolution of atmosphere Structure and composition of atmosphere Insolation and its variation Atmospheric Temperature Atmospheric Pressure Cyclones (Tropical and Temperate) Wind and Global circulation Monsoonal mechanism Hydrological Cycle World Climate Climate change

Geography: Class 6th, 7th, 8th NCERT

Fundamentals of Physical Geography (Class 11th NCERT)

Dr. Rajkumar Academy Handouts

Orient BlackSwan School Atlas/Oxford Student Atlas.

Certificate Physical and Human Geography by Goh Cheng Leong Or

India and World Geography – D R Kullar.

NIOS – Senior Secondary Course :Geography Book 1 and 2 (Sub code: 316)



Ocenography; Bathymetry / ocean bottom topography Salinity Ocean water temperature Ocean currents Tides Sea waves and Tsunami

Biogeography

5

Test - 5 (19105)

17th February 2019 (9.30AM-11.30 AM)

Geography – 2 (Indian Geography)

Current Affairs AUG(1-15) 2018

Basic Facts

Physiographic divisions

Drainage System

Climate

Natural Vegetation

Soils

Natural Hazards in India

Contemporary India – I (Class 9th NCERT)

India : Physical Environment (Class 11th NCERT)

India Year Book -2019 (Selected Chapter)

Land and the People

Orient Black Swan School Atlas/Oxford Student Atlas.



6

Test - 6 (19106)

24th February 2019 (9.30AM-11.30 AM)

Geography – 3 (Human & Economic Geography)

Current Affairs AUG(16-31)2018

Socio Economic Geography – World

World Regional Geography

World Population – Growth , Distribution and problems

Settlement

Migration

Agriculture

Natural Resources Mineral Resources Energy Resources

Industries

Transport Socio Economic Geography – India Population

Agriculture

Irrigation

Natural Resources Mineral Resources Energy Resources

Manufacturing Industries

Transport and Communication.

Geography : 6th,7th & 8th NCERT(Old)- Land & People-I,II & III

Contemporary India – II (Class 10th NCERT)

Fundamentals of Human Geography (Class 12th NCERT)

India People and Economy (Class 12th NCERT)


Land and the People

Transport

States and Union Territories

Agriculture

Orient Black Swan School Atlas/Oxford Student Atlas.




7

Test – 7 (19107)

3rd March2019 (9.30AM-11.00 AM)

Indian Economy - 1 Current Affairs SEP(1-15) 2018

Basic Economics concepts

India Economy development (Planning and NITI Aayog)

Fiscal Policy

Monetary Policy

Money Market and Capital Market

Stock Market

Inflation

Understanding Economic Development (Class 10th NCERT)

Indian Economic Development (Class 11th NCERT)

Introductory Macroeconomics (Class 12th NCERT)

Indian Economy by Dr. Rajkumar Academy Or

Indian Economy by Sankarganesh Karuppiah (Latest edition)/ The Indian Economy by Sanjiv Verma


Planning

Finance


8

Test - 8 (19108)

6th March 2019 (2.00PM-4.00 PM)

Indian Economy - 2 Current Affairs SEP(16-30) 2018

Taxation

Banking

BOP

Public Sector Units

Poverty and Inequality

Infrastructure

Economic Geography Agriculture Food Sector Live stock

• Food processing

Understanding Economic Development (Class 10

th NCERT)

Indian Economic Development (Class 11

th NCERT)

Introductory Macroeconomics (Class 12

th NCERT)

Indian Economy by Dr. Rajkumar Academy Or

Indian Economy by Sankarganesh Karuppiah (Latest edition)/ The Indian Economy by Sanjiv Verma


Finance

Energy

Agriculture

Commerce


9

Test - 9 (19109)

10th March 2019 (I-Session) (9.30AM-11.30 AM)

Indian Economy – 3 Current Affairs OCT (1-15) 2018

International institutions

Brettonwood Institutions – IMF, WB

WTO and GATT’s

IP, GI and TM etc

Indian Economy by Dr. Rajkumar Academy

ArthaPedia Website

VikasPedia Website


Industrial policy

Effects of LPG

Food Security

Industry and Service Sector

Sustainable Development Goals

Government Schemes and Programmes

Recent current affairs of Economics


Education

Health and Family Welfare

Labour

Industry

Rural and Urban Development

Water Resources

Budget 2019-20

Economic Survey 2018-19


10

Test - 10 (19110)

10th March 2019

(II-Session) (2.00PM-4.00 PM)

CSAT – 1

Complete Syllabus of CSAT

R.S Aggarwal - Quantitative Aptitude

R.S Aggarwal – Verbal & Non -Verbal Reasoning

11

Test - 11 (19111)

13th March 2019 (2.00PM-4.00 PM)

History – 1 (Ancient & Medieval) Current Affairs OCT (15-31) 2018

Ancient Indian History

Pre-historic period/stone age

Harappan civilization

Vedic age

Developments in 6th

Century BC

6 schools of Ancient Indian Philosophy and miscellaneous development related to other heterodox sects

Mauryan Age

Post Mauryan age

Sangam age

Gupta age

Post – Gupta era

Important trade routes of Ancient India

Small principalities in Orissa during Gupta period

Ancient Indian History Ancient India: Class 6

th

and 11th

NCERT (Old)

Medieval Indian History Medieval India: Class 7

th

and 11th

NCERT (Old Or

TamilNadu History Textbook for Higher Secondary(Class11

th)


Medieval Indian History

Early medieval period

Rise of Rajputs – their origin and division – all developments related to them

The imperial Cholas and other developments in South India

The era of Delhi sultanate

Regional principalities at Kashmir , Gujarat, Malwa and Bengal

Vijayanagara empire

Bahamani kingdom and their 5 principalities

The reign of Sher Shah Suri

Bhakti and Sufi movements The Mughal era with special emphasis on

Mansabdari system & land revenue system

Rise of Marathas and all details about their confederacy.

The prevailing administrative system of all dynasties across ancient and medieval Indian history

Social, Cultural, economic, religious and scientific developments in India from pre – historic period to medieval India

12

Test - 12 (19112)

17th March 2019 (9.30AM-11.30 AM)

History – 2 (Modern History – 1) Current Affairs Nov (1-15) 2018

Later Mughals

The rise and fall of the Maratha Empire

The Sikhs

Entry of European trading companies and their fight to establish supremacy

Indian states and society at Awadh, Bengal, Hyderabad, Carnatic, Mysore, Kerala and areas around Delhi

Anglo – Martha and Anglo – Mysore wars

British occupation of Bengal and its administration under them

Expansion of the British Indian empire

Facts about various Governor Generals of India

British economic policies in India and their impact

Modernization of India under Britishers

Various acts passes by the British parliament to regulate Indian affairs

Modern India Class 12th NCERT (Old) by Bipin Chandra

Spectrum’s A Brief History of Modern India by Rajiv Ahir Or

India struggle for Independence by Bipin Chandra



Administrative organization under British

Progress of education and press under Britishers in India

Socio – cultural awakening in the first half of 19

th century

The revolt of 1857

Administrative changes after 1858

Growth of Indian National Movement

Peasants and Tribal revolts

Indian National Congress – Its rise various sessions held till 1948 and associated developments

Socio – Religious reform movements after 1858

The age of moderates, extremists and militant nationalists

Partition of Bengal and its effect

Split in Congress

13

Test - 13 (19113)

20th March 2019 (2.00PM-4.00 PM)

History – 3 (Modern History -2) Current Affairs NOV(16-30) 2018

Entry of Gandhiji to Indian national freedom struggle

Home Rule League Movements

Various acts passed by British Parliament (Till GoI 1909)

GoI act – 1919 to GoI act – 1947

The Rowlatt act and its aftermath

The Non – cooperation movement and the Khilafat movement

Rise of Swarajists – associated developments

All developments related to communists, socialists, Liberals and Responsivists

Simon Commission

Goal of Poorna Swaraj

Role of revolutionaries in India’s freedom struggle

Peasants and workers movements

Issues that connect world wars and the British Indian Empire

Civil disobedience movement

Gandhi – Irwin pact

Round Table Conference

Individual satyagrahas

Modern India Class 12th NCERT (Old) by Bipin Chandra

Spectrum’s -A Brief History of Modern India by Rajiv Ahir Or

India struggle for Independence by Bipin Chandra



August offer

Cripps Mission

India Under Congress Rule (1937)

Quit India Movement

Royal Indian Navy Mutiny

Issues related to Indian Army

Cabinet Mission Plan

Desai – Liaqat pact

Wavell plan

Rajaji formula Role of S.C. Bose in India’s struggle for

independence

Entry of Mountbatten and associated developments

Celebration of Indian Independence

Separatist movement from early 19th century to 1947

Integration of India and other developments till 1950

14

Test - 14 (19114)

24th March 2019 (9.30AM-11.30 AM)

History – 4 (Art & Culture) Current Affairs DEC(1-15) 2018

Architecture

Sculpture

Paintings

Pillars

Miniature art

Dance

Music

Drama/Theatre

Puppetry

Martial arts

Religions in India

Literature

Fares and Festivals

Calendars

Science and technological developments

Handicrafts and GI Tags

Current developments associated with Art and Culture

An Introduction to Indian Art -1 Textbook in Fine Arts for Class 11th NCERT

Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania Or

CCRT-Website


Culture & Tourism


15

Test - 15 (19115)

27th March 2019 (2.00PM- 4.00 PM)

Environment & Ecology - 1 Current Affairs DEC(16-31) 2018

Concepts of Ecology - I Ecosystem & types of ecosystems Structure & function of ecosystem Food chain & food web Ecosystem productivity Ecological pyramids

Concepts of Ecology - II

Biology : Class 12th NCERT (Old) – Last 4 Units

Environment and Ecology by Dr. Rajkumar Academy Or

Any standard reference book



Community interactions Ecological succession Biogeochemical cycles Natural resources

Biomes and Biodiversity

Biodiversity conservation & Biogeography

Wetlands, mangroves & coral reefs and biodiversity conventions

Environment


16

Test - 16 (19116)

31st March 2019 (9.30AM-11.30 AM)

Environment & Ecology-2 Current Affairs JAN(1-15) 2019

Degradation of natural resources

Environmental pollution and conservation

Global warming & climate change Meaning of greenhouse effect, global

warming, climate change, and other terms

Climate change impacts Adaptation & mitigation strategies IPCC & IPCC reports UNFCC, Kyoto protocol & Paris agreement Carbon market mechanisms

Environmental legislations& environmental governance

Environmental impact assessment (EIA)

Biology : Class 12th NCERT (Old)– Last 4 Units

Environment and Ecology by Dr. Rajkumar Academy or Any standard reference book

India Year Book -2019

(Selected Chapter)

Environment


17.

Test - 17 (19117)

3rd April 2019 ( I Session) (9.30AM-11.30 AM)

S&T and General science- 1 Current Affairs JAN(16-31)2019

Basic Concepts in Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Science and Technology

India and World collaboration in science projects

BIOTECHNOLOGY and Recent initiatives in Health & Biotechnology

Space technology and programs

Defence Technology

Nuclear Energy

Recent Developments In IT & Telecom in India and world

Science : Class 6th to 10th NCERT

Biology 12th NCERT(Read Chapters according

to topics mentioned in syllabus)

Science Monitor :Weekly Program of RSTV

Newspaper: The Hindu- Science News, Indian Express


Scientific & Technological Developments



18. Test - 18 (19118)

3rd April 2019 (II Session) (2.00PM- 4.00 PM)

CSAT – 2

Complete Syllabus of CSAT

R.S Aggarwal-Quantitative Aptitude

R.S Aggarwal – Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning

19 Test - 19 (19119)

7th April 2019 (9.30AM-11.30 AM)

Indian Polity and Governance –4 (Comprehensive Test) Current Affairs FEB (1-15) 2019

Complete Syllabus of Polity & Governance Revise the same source

20 Test - 20 (19120)

10th April 2019 ( 2.00PM- 4.00 PM)

Geography – 4 (Comprehensive Test)

Current Affairs FEB (16-28) 2019

Complete Syllabus of Geography Revise the same source

21 Test - 21 (19121)

14th April 2019 (9.30AM-11.30 AM)

Indian Economy – 4 (Comprehensive Test) Current Affairs MAR(1-15) 2019

Complete Syllabus of Indian Economy Revise the same source

23

Test - 22 (19122)

17th April 2019 ( 2.00PM- 4.00 PM)

History – 5 (Ancient & Medieval and Art & Culture) (Comprehensive Test) Current Affairs MAR(16-31)2019

Complete Syllabus of Ancient & Medieval

and Art & Culture

Revise the same source

23

Test - 23 (19123)

21st April 2019 (9.30AM-11.30 AM)

History – 6 (Modern History) (Comprehensive Test) Current Affairs APR (1-15) 2019

Complete Syllabus of Modern History


24

Test - 24 (19124)

24th April 2019 (2.00PM- 4.00 PM)

Environment & Ecology – 3 (Comprehensive Test)

Complete Syllabus of

Environment & Ecology



25

Test - 25 (19125)

28th April 2019 (9.30AM-11.30 AM)

S & T and General Science – 2 (Comprehensive Test) Current Affairs APR (16-27) 2019

Complete Syllabus of S & T and General Science


26

Test - 26 (19126)

1st May 2019 (2.00PM- 4.00 PM)

CSAT - 3


CSAT


27

Test - 27 (19127)

5th May 2019 ( I Session) (9.30AM-11.30 AM)

GS Full length - 1


GS


28

Test - 28 (19128)

5th May 2019 ( II Session) (2.00PM- 4.00 PM)

CSAT – 4


CSAT


29

Test - 29 (19129)


GS Full length – 2


GS


30

Test - 30 (19130)


CSAT – 5


CSAT


31

Test - 31 (19131)


GS Full length – 3


GS


32 Test - 32 (19132)


CSAT – 6


CSAT


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