spipa orientation p1 general studies v1

8/11/2019 SPIPA Orientation P1 General Studies v1

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Core-General Studies

For All competitive exam1.Priority topics, study resources

2.Notes making

3.Q & A session / emailAll PowerPoint Slides availabl

at Mrunal.org/Download


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1. Fresh graduates, Stream

2. Ahmedabad vs. outside3. Previous SPIPA, UPSC

4. CSAT-2014

5. SSC, IBPS, RBI, CAPF, CDSMBA

6. Site?

About yourself?


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UPSC CSAT 2013: Topicwise Break


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1. National- polity,

admin, Development2. Economy

3. Science-Tech

4. International

5. Sports, PIN

Current Affairs


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Polity Books DD Basu, Kashyap, MV P

Laxmikanth

CSAT, SSC

CAPF,CDS

State PSC

LucentG

Bankin

PSU


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1. President, VP

2. PM, Cabinet3. Parliament

(Budget,Committee)

4. SC

5. UPSC

6. 7thSch. Union

1. Governor

2. CM3. SLA/Vidhan

Sabha

4. High court

5. State PSC

6. 7thSch. StatConcurrent

Polity : Parallel Study


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7. FR, FD, DPSP, Alien

8. Amendment, J&K, 5th& 6th

9. Finance commission =>Planning Commission=>NDC [12thFYP,

Schemes=> EconomicSurvey]

Re


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10.Local Governance [PRI,ULB]

11.Bodies: Statutory,Constitutional- str,functions, Person in

news12.[British India acts,reforms => History]

Re


12/1051. Skip 2. Attempt 3.

Political theory ____.1. deals with the ideas and Principles that shape

Constitutions

2. clarifies the meaning of freedom, equality and j3. probes the significance of principles of rule of l

separation of power and judicial reviewCorrect Statements are:A. 1 and 2 only

B. 1 onlyC. 2 and 3 only

D. 1,2 and 3 (Class11, Page6)

UPSC CDS(I)2014: NCERT Political sc


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13.NCERT Political science,Sociology(Mrunal.org/DOWNLOAD)

14.MCQs: Laxmikanth, GSManual, previous papers

LATER

1. Bills, Act: PRSindia.org

2. Parliament Handbook

Ad

Lax


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1. EVM Totalizer, VVPAT

2. Twin nominations

3. Indelible ink, Deposits

4. RPA Act 126, 130

5. Leader of opposition6. Lok Pal Selection,

JAC

Mr/CU


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1. Skip 2. Attempt 3.

1. The Prime Minister

2. The Chairman, Finance Commission

3. Ministers of the Union Cabinet4. Chief Ministers of the States

Select the correct answer using the codes below:

A. 1, 2 & 3 onlyB. 1, 3 & 4 only

C. 2 & 4 only

D. 1, 2, 3 & 4

2013: National Development Council inc

T f MCQ


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1. 2TF, 3TF, 4TF, 5TF (LAXMIKANTH bheart)

2. Bodies: Procedure, function, jurisdic

3. Match the following: years, articles,functions

4. Person in news (PIN) not asked

Types of MCQs

GA


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GA1. Polity

2. Economy

3. History

4. Geography5. Environment Biodiversity

6. Science (SSC, CDS, CAPF)

7. International Relation (CDS,CAPF)

8. PIN, Awards, Sports (Hardly inUPSC)

M

s


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Economy

Micro

Macro

Indian

International

How to approach Economy

N t E ti l f E


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Not Essential for Economy

E D tt S d U K


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Economy: Dutt Sundaram, Uma Kap

Budget Speech

Economic Survey

E


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1. NCERT Class11 IndiasEco. Development

2. NCERT Class 12 Micro+ Macro (SELECTIVE)

3. SELECTIVE: Ref.Mrunal.org/economy

SE

E

youtube.com/user/TheMrunalPatel


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Vid

Powe

youtube.com/user/TheMrunalPatel



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Economy

Micro

Macro

Indian

International

Monetary PoFI

Fiscal Pol

BoP + ForeTrade

Industries, i

Sust. + H

PIN, Biz G


E


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FInte

E

E


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1.Banking=> RBI=> New license,White label ATM, vs. NBFC

2.Finance=> SEBI => ord., Sahara,

3.Insurance=> IRDA, FDI

4.PFRDA, EPFO

CF

inco

E



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Economy

Micro

Macro

Indian

International

Monetary PoFI

Fiscal Pol

BoP + ForeTrade

Industries, i

Sust. + H

PIN, Biz G



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1 I t i B d t R il

E


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1.Interim Budget, Railwaybudget 2014

2.Budget-2014, Polityangle Laxmikanth

3.Tax provisions, collectionorder, Gross vs NET

4.Schemes-subsidies

Fisc

E

1 D fi it f l

E


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1.Deficit formulas

2.FRBM-Targets

3.Tax reform: DTC, GAAR,VAT, GST, BTT, Moneylaundering

4.Disinvestment, CPSE-ETF

Fisc

E



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Economy

Micro

Macro

Indian

International

Monetary PoFI

Fiscal Pol

BoP + ForeTrade

Industries, i

Sust. + H

PIN, Biz G



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1 B T T d d fi itE


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1. BoT, Trade deficit

2. Import, export, trade

partners3. CAD, figures, target

2014, reforms

4. Forex reservecomponents, ranking

BoP

E

5 FDI FII d fi iti

E


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5. FDI, FII definitions,Mayaram, Convertibility

6. QE, Fed Tapering, Theirimpact

7. World Bank, IMF, ADB,

WTO, BRICS BANK8. Trade pacts: DTAA, BIPA,

FTA

F

Inv

E



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Economy

Micro

Macro

Indian

International

Monetary PoFI

Fiscal Pol

BoP + ForeTrade

Industries, i

Sust. + H

PIN, Biz G


GDP share of variousE


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GDP share of variousindustries

Companies Act:ID,women director, e-voting

Unorganized sector, law

WPI, CPI, IIP

Ind

Ports: major minor; Railways E


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Ports: major, minor; Railwaysbasic (gauge)

Bodies: CCI, TRAI, AAI, NHAI,structure-function

SEZ, land acquisition salientfeatures

Geographyangle: industries,corridors

Ind



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Economy

Micro

Macro

Indian

International

Monetary PoFI

Fiscal Pol

BoP + ForeTrade

Industries, i

Sust. + H

PIN, Biz G

pp y

Definition who?

E


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Definition, who?

MDG, HDI-2014, Indiasperformance

Census 2011, ranking

Schemes for weaker section:POST-Budget-2014

Background:Investopedia,Arthpedia, Ramesh Singh, SanjeevVerma etc.

SuDev



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Economy

Micro

Macro

Indian

International

Monetary PoFI

Fiscal Po

BoP + ForeTrade

Industries, i

Sust. + H

PIN, Biz G

pp y

CAPF; CDS; SSC;

RBI, IBPS

Interview GA1. Polity


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1. Polity

2. Economy

3. History



7. International Relation (CDS,CAPF)

8. PIN, Awards, Sports (Hardly inUPSC)

@

s

Old NCERT

New NCERT (7


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Old NCERT

History (India,

World)=>Tamilnadu ; GSManual

Geography(USSR)

Economy(academic)

History (Art

culture, religGeography

Economy (

12)Science

Pol.Sci., So

New NCERT (7

How to approach History


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History

CSAT

CAPF,CDS

SSC-CGL

StatePSC

Ancient

Medieval

Modern(Freedom)

PostIndependence

World

History


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Tamilnadu Class 11 12(Mrunal.org/Download)

Prelim + MaRevision table

Quick reference + MCQs


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Ignore i

not rea

Used 2ndhand

copies

Freedom Fighters (UPSC)


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s ory : a ns os n epen enworld)


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world)

Useful Mrunal.org/h

Bipan Jain Norman Lowe Ar



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History

CSAT

CAPF,CDS

SSC-CGL

StatePSC

Ancient

Medieval

Modern(Freedom)

PostIndependence

World


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How to approach Freedom Struggle


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History

CSATCAPF,CDS

SSC-CGLState

service

Ancient

Medieval

Modern(Freedom)

18

Refo

ModExtr

Ga

BriRepo

PostIndependence

World

AncieEven before 1857


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Even before 1857

GG & their contribution

1857 reasons,consequences

Revolts: peasant, Tribal(Mrunal./Polity =>Landreform)

AE

B1857: causes events


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1857: causes, events,consequences

ReformersOrg. foundersNewspaper, books

Edu. Commission(Hunter, Sadler..)

1


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CAPF 2013 (3rdMarch Hindu)


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In March 2014 mortal remains 1857 mutinewere exhumed from a well at ____. Theseremains are of ____ soldiers.

Choices:

A. Jallianwala Bagh, 36 Regiment of SikhInfantry

B. Lahore, 75 Regular Native Infantry Reg

C. Ajnala, 26 Regiment of Bengal Native I

D. Satti Chaura Ghat, 19 Regiment of BenNative Infantry

How to approach Freedom Struggle


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History

CSATCAPF,CDS

SSC-CGLState

service

Ancient

Medieval

Modern(Freedom)

18

Refo

ModExtr

Ga

BriRepo

PostIndependence

World

B1. Congress: GK session,


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gPresident

2. Moderate, Extremist, Surat

split3. Home Rule, Beasant vs Tilak

4. Swaraj Party, Nehru report

5. Provincial Ministries vsMuslim League

MMo

B1.Leaders (Bhagat


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1.Leaders (BhagatSingh)

2.org., newspapers3.Conspiracy cases,

4.INA trial5.RIN Mutiny

MRe


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B1.Anti-Reforms: Rowlett,


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,Jalliyanwala, Simon,

RTC, Communal award2. Partition: Linlithgowoffer, Wavell plan,

Cabinet Mission , CrippsMission, Mountbatton

BRe



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History

CSAT

CAPF,CDS

SSC-CGLStatePSC

Ancient

Medieval

Modern(Freedom)

PostIndependence

World

Tamilnadu Class 11 12 (/download


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Ancient

Medieval

Freedomstruggle

World Hist


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AncieHarappa


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What found where?

Causes of decline

Vedic age basic (Sabha,Samiti, litt.)

Ancto

Ancie

1. Pillar doctrine B


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2. Sect, kings, travelers

3. Council4. Places, monuments.

features

B

A Vih i l f hi hil C

CSAT 2012: Difference between Chaitya &


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A. Vihara is a place of worship, while Cis the dwelling place of the monks

B. Chaitya is a place of worship, while is the dwelling place of the monks

C. Chaitya is the stupa at the far end ofcave, while Vihara is the hall axial to

D. There is no material difference betwthe two

Ancie3 Mauryan Kings (victories, policies,arch ) H


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arch.)

1. Chandragupta Maurya

2. Bindusara3. Asoka (pillar, messages)

+ Greek Envoys, ForeignTravelers

+ caves, art form, authors

IGNORE: Bimbisara- Ajatshatru,Udayin, Shisunag & Nanda.

HV

Jain

Ancie

1.PushyamitraO


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y2.RudraDaman

3.Kanishka(Buddhism)

On

Ancie1. Samudragupta &Vik dit G


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Vikramaditya

2. Harshavardhan & HuienTsang (TN)

3. Pala-Pallav-Pratihar-Rahstrakuta (Culture)

Gu

Ancie1. (culture) Sangam literature-M i k l i T lk i

So


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Manimekalai, Tolkapiyam

2. Chera-Chaula-Pandya:emblem, temples

3. Hoysala Architecture

4. All important for MAINS

SoAm



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History

CSAT

CAPF,CDS

SSC-CGLStatePSC

Ancient

Medieval

Modern(Freedom)

PostIndependence

World


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1 Dadu DayalCSAT-2013: following Bhakti Saint


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1. Dadu Dayal

2. Guru Nanak

3. TyagarajaWho among the above was/were preachinthe Lodi dynasty fell & Babur took over?

A. 1 & 3

B. 2 onlyC. 2 & 3

D. 1 & 2

Post Independence

History: Others (For mains)


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Post Independence

NCERT Political Science, Sociology

NIOS (Mrunal.org/download)Bipan Chandra (GS1 Mains)

World History

Lucent GK (SSC, ACIO)

Tamilnadu Class 12 | old NCERT | ADev | Mrunal.org/history



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History

CSAT

CAPF,CDS

SSC-CGLStatePSC

Ancient

Medieval

Modern(Freedom)

PostIndependence

World

GA1. Polity2. Economy


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2. Economy

3. History



7. International Relation (CDS,

CAPF)8. PIN, Awards, Sports (Hardly in

UPSC)

P

How to approach Geography


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Geography

UPSC

CAPF,CDS

SSC-CGL

StatePSC

Physical

World

Indian

Agro.

Environment

books


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Physical India

Geography (All in one)


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SpectrumUPSC: Prelim + Mains Mahesh BState S


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Spect

UPSC: Prelim

Physical Geography (NCERT)Universe Science Class 8 Ch.17


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Geography Class 6 Ch.1

Geography Class 11 Ch 2.

Earth Basics Geography Class 6 Ch.2 to 6

Geography Class 11 Ch.1, 3 & 4Geology Geography Class 11 Ch.5 to 7

climate Geography Class 11 Ch.8 to 12

Ocean Geography Class 11 Ch.13 & 14

Disaster Geography Class 11 (Indian Geography) Ch.7

Science Class7 ch8

Science Class 8 ch15

Misc. Geography Class 11 Ch.1 & glossaryAfter NCERT is

done

1. Goh Che Leongs Certificate Physical & Human Geograp

2. General Studies Manual

3. Spectrum

World Geography


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NCERT Class Chapter

7 7 to 10

8 1,3,5,6

12 (Human

Geography)

1 to 10

Mountain range in each continent & highest World Geography: focus?


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longest, largest rivers: countries covered by

fresh water lakes; water falls : countries they

to (just top 3-5 names)cold & hot deserts of the world: countries covby them

landlocked countries in Europe & Asia

Location of famous grassland (Veld, PrairiesPampas etc.), tribes (Pigmy, Masai etc.) & wi

famous borders (e.g. Durand line, 38thparall

Capitals of Middle East, European & SouE A i i

World Geography: What to focus?


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East Asian countries

famous cities-their nick names/specialty;

which river theyre locatedfamous monuments / heritage sites (AngWat, Machu Pichu etc)

famous strait & which sea do they join (e

Palk, Berring, Gibralter etc)Places in current affairs: Ukrain, Crimea,China sea, Gwadar port


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Indian Geographytopic class chapters

6 7


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India basic6 7

9 1, 2, 4

11 1 & 2

rivers9 310 3

11 3

12 6

Economic

geography

10 1,5, 6, 7

12 7 to 12

Human

Geography

9 6

12 1 to 4

After NCERT is1. Spectrum Geography OR Lucents GK

2. DR KhullarsIndia: A comprehensive

1. simultaneously refer OxfordSchool atlas

Ge


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2. mountains, mountain passes,

rivers, borders, corridors3. weather, cropping pattern

4. sanctuaries, national parks

5. Minute GK,

6. Mineral ranking

ge

NCERT class subject chapters

i 3 & 9

Agriculture


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7 science 3 & 9

8 geography 4

science 19 science 15

11 geography (India) 6

12 geography (Human) 5

geography (India land& people)

5

After

NCERT

Soil related chapter from Spectrum

Majid Hussain or DR Khullarsboo

G h Physical

How to approach Environment


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Geography

UPSC

CAPF,CDS

SSC-CGL

StatePSC

Physical

World

Indian

Agro.

Environment

CLASS SUBJECT CHAPTERS

6 geography 8

NCERT: environment


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6 geography 8

7 geo. 1 to 6

science 7, 16 to 18

8 geo. 8sci. 7 & 18

9 geo 5

science 14

10 Geo. 2

sci. 14 to 1611 geo(Physical) 15 & 16

geo (India) 4 & 5

economy 9 (Sustainable develop

12 Biology 13 to 16

chemistry 14

Free

NIOS

Gujarati availa


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NIOS[Mrunal.org/download]

Mrunal.org/enb

1. Definition, concepts:biomagnification, algae bloom /Cu

/EN

Env


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2. Species: location, critically

endangered, difference (turtle,cheetah)

3. Vulture-diclofenac

4. GHG example, Ozone hole-

mechanism, pollution

/EN

1. Energy: max potential, shale gas,CBM, ethanol blending

Foc

Env


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2. National action plan to combat

climate change (NAPCC)-mission-components, targets

3. Treaties, summit (theme, target),Hotspots, Wetland

Foc

Treaties & summits


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Geograph Physical

How to approach Environment


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Geography

UPSC

CAPF,CDS

SSC-CGL

StatePSC

Physical

World

Indian

Agro.

Environment f

f

f

l


3 Hi t


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3. History



7. International Relation (CDS,

CAPF)8. PIN, Awards, Sports (Hardly in

UPSC)

P

Clas PHYSICS Chemistr Biology

NCERT Science


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s y

7 4, 13, 14 &15

5 & 6 1,2,10; 11 &

8 11 to 16 3 to 6 2, 8, 9 & 10

9 8 to 12 1 to 4 5,6,7 & 13

10 10, 12 & 13 1 to 5 6 to 1111 1,5,8 1,14 2 to 5

12 15 14,16 4,5 then 7 toEnvironment related

Psychology Ch4, Glossary

People suffering from anorexia nervo

CDS 2014 (1)


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1. Develop paralysis

2. Show poor reflex3. Cannot speak properly

4. Eat very little and fear gaining weigh

NCERT 12 Psychology Ch.4 Page 16+Glossary

Bone weakening isd b D fi i

Answer choicCDS 2014(i)


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caused by Deficiency

of ___.1. Calcium

2. Phosphorus

3. Nitrogen4. Carbon

A.1 and 2 o

B. 1 only

C.1, 2 and 3

D.4 only


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Clas PHYSICS Chemistr Biology

NCERT Science


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s y

7 4, 13, 14 &15

5 & 6 1,2,10; 11 &

8 11 to 16 3 to 6 2, 8, 9 & 10

9 8 to 12 1 to 4 5,6,7 & 13

10 10, 12 & 13 1 to 5 6 to 1111 1,5,8 1,14 2 to 5

12 15 14,16 4,5 then 7 toCh7, p-Block element 44 pages

GS Manual : Physicsreal lifeexamples, chemical uses, diseasetables MCQ practice; N

S


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tables, MCQ practice;

Lucent GK: disease table, nutrientuses

N

1. Space (Mangalyan, GSLV)2. nanotech

3 di l

CA

S


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3. medical

4. clean energy5. Information Technology

TheHindu: Thursday edition: butHardly anything in prelim/Mains

A


3 History

M/


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3. History

4. Geography

5. Environment Biodiversity


7. International Relation (summit-

theme)8. PIN, Awards, Sports (/current)

unP


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