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Which period is characterized by the emergence of Jainism and Buddhism?
Which period is characterized by the emergence of Jainism and Buddhism?
- Vedic Age (correct)
- Mauryan Empire
- Indus Valley Civilization
- Gupta Period
What aspect of governance is emphasized when studying major dynasties of India and Gujarat?
What aspect of governance is emphasized when studying major dynasties of India and Gujarat?
- Succession disputes
- Administrative structures (correct)
- Military campaigns
- Diplomatic relations
Which of the following movements focused on devotion and mystical experiences?
Which of the following movements focused on devotion and mystical experiences?
- The arrival of Europeans in India
- The Indian Freedom Movement
- The Religious Reform Movements
- The Bhakti and Sufi movements (correct)
What was a significant consequence of the arrival of Europeans in India?
What was a significant consequence of the arrival of Europeans in India?
In the context of the Indian War of Independence of 1857, what was its significance?
In the context of the Indian War of Independence of 1857, what was its significance?
What was the primary focus of religious and social reform movements in 19th century India?
What was the primary focus of religious and social reform movements in 19th century India?
Which aspect of national leaders' contributions is most relevant to understanding their impact?
Which aspect of national leaders' contributions is most relevant to understanding their impact?
What does understanding the cultural heritage of India and Gujarat involve?
What does understanding the cultural heritage of India and Gujarat involve?
How did saintly traditions influence the people of India and Gujarat?
How did saintly traditions influence the people of India and Gujarat?
What aspect of life do traditions like fairs, festivals, food, and costumes represent?
What aspect of life do traditions like fairs, festivals, food, and costumes represent?
What is the significance of museums and libraries in Gujarat?
What is the significance of museums and libraries in Gujarat?
What aspects define the life of Adivasi (Tribes) communities?
What aspects define the life of Adivasi (Tribes) communities?
What does the study of Gujarati literature encompass?
What does the study of Gujarati literature encompass?
Why are pilgrimage and tourist places important to study?
Why are pilgrimage and tourist places important to study?
What does the study of the Indian Constitution involve?
What does the study of the Indian Constitution involve?
What is the focus when examining Constitutional Authorities?
What is the focus when examining Constitutional Authorities?
Why are local self-government institutions important?
Why are local self-government institutions important?
What does the study of the Judiciary in India involve?
What does the study of the Judiciary in India involve?
What is crucial to understand about India's Foreign Policy?
What is crucial to understand about India's Foreign Policy?
Why are the policies and programs of Central and State Governments important?
Why are the policies and programs of Central and State Governments important?
Which ability is most essential for effective decision-making?
Which ability is most essential for effective decision-making?
What does analytical ability entail?
What does analytical ability entail?
Why is general mental ability important?
Why is general mental ability important?
What is the primary focus of 'basic numerical ability'?
What is the primary focus of 'basic numerical ability'?
What is the main purpose of data interpretation?
What is the main purpose of data interpretation?
What is the focus of basic concepts and notions in economics?
What is the focus of basic concepts and notions in economics?
What does the study of India's planning exercise encompass?
What does the study of India's planning exercise encompass?
Which aspect is most important when studying the agriculture sector?
Which aspect is most important when studying the agriculture sector?
What is the focus when approaching Industrial policy?
What is the focus when approaching Industrial policy?
What is crucial about infrastructure in the Indian Economy?
What is crucial about infrastructure in the Indian Economy?
Which aspects should be known when discussing Population Structure?
Which aspects should be known when discussing Population Structure?
When studying the Indian Public Finance system, what should be understood?
When studying the Indian Public Finance system, what should be understood?
What is important when addressing India's foreign trade?
What is important when addressing India's foreign trade?
What does understanding Gujarat's Economy mainly involve?
What does understanding Gujarat's Economy mainly involve?
What does general geography primarily involve?
What does general geography primarily involve?
What aspects does economic geography involve?
What aspects does economic geography involve?
What does the study of social geography involve?
What does the study of social geography involve?
What should geographical context be built on?
What should geographical context be built on?
What aspects make up the nature of Science and Technology?
What aspects make up the nature of Science and Technology?
What areas are related to Science and Technology?
What areas are related to Science and Technology?
What does Technology in Defence encompass?
What does Technology in Defence encompass?
What does ‘Energy requirement and efficiency’ involve?
What does ‘Energy requirement and efficiency’ involve?
How does ‘Nuclear policy of India' contribute to worldwide commitments?
How does ‘Nuclear policy of India' contribute to worldwide commitments?
What aspects comprise 'Environmental Science'?
What aspects comprise 'Environmental Science'?
What areas does ‘Biotechnology applications & Emerging Technologies’ consist of?
What areas does ‘Biotechnology applications & Emerging Technologies’ consist of?
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History and Culture
History and Culture
Civilization in the Indus Valley, the Vedic Era, and the religions of Jainism and Buddhism.
Major Dynasties
Major Dynasties
The people who ruled, the administration, and the social, religious, and economic circumstances of Ancient, Medieval, and Modern India and Gujarat.
The Bhakti Movement and Sufism
The Bhakti Movement and Sufism
Aimed to explore several topics related to the evolution of Indian culture and religious beliefs.
Arrival of Europeans in India
Arrival of Europeans in India
The arrival of Europeans, company rule and the expansion of British rule in India.
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Religious and social reform movements
Religious and social reform movements
Religious and social reform movements in India and Gujarat within the 19th century.
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National Leaders
National Leaders
Explores various figures' contributions in different areas of the Indian independence movement & post independence.
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Cultural Heritage
Cultural Heritage
Explores and analyses the Indian and Gujarati cultures, literature, Architecture, and various dance forms.
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Traditions of lifestyle
Traditions of lifestyle
Fairs, festivals, cuisine, and customs are examined in order to provide insight into the richness and diversity of culture.
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Judiciary in India
Judiciary in India
Study of the structure and function of the judiciary in India.
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Reasoning and analytical ability
Reasoning and analytical ability
Analyses the ability to analyse logical and rational problems and generate appropriate solutions.
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Problem solving
Problem solving
Analyses the ability to make good judgement calls and come up with workable solutions to issues and problems.
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Data analysis
Data analysis
To present knowledge, one must examine and interpret various forms of information such as charts, graphs, and tables.
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Basic concepts of economics
Basic concepts of economics
Basic ideas and principles that are essential to economics as a field of research.
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Indian Economy
Indian Economy
Examine the condition of the Indian economy before independence, planning activities, and modifications in approach over time.
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Indian Public Finance System
Indian Public Finance System
The system of taxation used in India, including Public spending and financial interactions between the federal government and the states.
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General Geography
General Geography
A general overview that looks at the sun, the earth, the seasons, and more.
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Physical Geography
Physical Geography
It examines the main physical divisions, geology, natural drainage, and other key elements in relation to the planet, country, and state.
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Energy Requirement and Efficiency
Energy Requirement and Efficiency
The current demand for energy in India, as well as the country's resources and dependence on energy.
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Environmental Science
Environmental Science
Addresses concerns pertaining to the environment and their ramifications for the law, both domestically and globally.
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History and Culture
- Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic Age, Jainism & Buddhism are important
- Contacts with Central Asia and resulting impacts
- Major Dynasties of Ancient, Medieval and Modern India and Gujarat:
- Study their rulers
- Study their administrations
- Study their social structures
- Study their religious aspects
- Study their economic conditions
- Bhakti Movement and Sufism are Singificant
- Arrival of Europeans in India and their struggle for supremacy are importnat
- Company rule in India is key
- Establishment and expansion of British rule in India is key
- Indian War of Independence - 1857 in India and Gujarat are crucial
- Religious and social reform movements in India and Gujarat in the 19th century should be Studied
- India’s freedom movement should be Studied
- Indian Revolutionaries in India and abroad should be Studied
- National leaders and their contributions must be known
- Post-Independence India and Gujarat are important
- Cultural heritage of India and Gujarat includes:
- Art forms
- Literature
- Sculpture
- Architecture
- Music
- Dances
- Saintly tradition of India and Gujarat and its influence on psyche of people
- Life traditions of India and Gujarat, Fairs, Festivals, Food and Costumes
- Museums of Gujarat
- Library activities
- Cultural, Religious and Literary importance
- Gujarati Theatre: Plays, Songs and various Theatre groups.
- Life of Adivasi (Tribes): Festivals, Fairs, Costumes, Rituals
- Gujarati Literature: Modes, Streams, Litterateurs, Literary work and Literary Organizations, Gujarati language and dialects
- Pilgrimage and Tourist Places of Gujarat
Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations
- Indian Constitution: Origin and Evolution, Features, Important provisions, Amendments, and Basic Structure must be known
- Study Matters related to the Federal Structure
- Constitutional Authorities: Powers, Functions and Responsibilities
- Types of Constitutional Authorities: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi-judicial bodies
- Local self-government institutions
- Judiciary in India: Structure and functions, judicial review, Public Interest Litigation, Landmark Judgments
- India's Foreign Policy - International Relations: Important Institutions, Agencies, Various Organizations, their Structure and Functioning
- Important Policies and Programs of Central and State Governments
Reasoning and Mental Ability
- Cover Reasoning and Analytical Ability
- Cover Decision Making and Problem Solving Ability
- Remember General Mental Ability
- Remember Basic Numerical Ability
- Learn Data interpretation like charts, graphs, tables, and data sufficiency
Economy of India and Gujarat
- Understand Basic concepts and notions of Economics
- Remember Indian Economy on the eve of Independence and Planning exercise in India
- Study models and shift in focus over time
- Study New Economic Reforms and NITI Aayog
- Agriculture sector is key:
- Know Major Crops
- Know Cropping Patterns
- Know Irrigation
- Know the Institutional Structure and Land Reforms in India
- Know Technological change in agriculture
- Understand Pricing of agricultural inputs and outputs
- Understand Terms of trade between agriculture and industry
- Understand Agricultural Finance Policy, Marketing and Warehousing
- Study Issues in Food Security and Public Distribution System, Green Revolution
- Study Policies for Sustainable agriculture and Organic farming
- Industrial policy and Public sector enterprises
- Privatization and disinvestments
- Pattern of industrialization and the Small-scale sector
- Productivity in industrial sector and Special Economic Zones (SEZ)
- Study Foreign investment and competition policy
- Infrastructure in Indian Economy:
- Infrastructure facilities
- Water supply and Sanitation
- Energy and Power
- Science and Technology
- Rural and Urban infrastructure facilities
- Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways
- Telecommunication
- Social Impact Assessment
- Patterns in the structure of population over a period of time:
- Growth rate
- Gender
- Rural-Urban migration
- Literacy
- Regional structure
- Trends of Poverty and Inequality
- Trends of Unemployment
- National Rural Employment Policies
- Indicators of development
- Indian Public finance system:
- Indian tax system
- Public expenditure
- Public debt
- Deficit and subsidies in the Indian economy
- Centre-State financial relation
- Recent fiscal and monetary policy issues
- Goods and Service Tax (GST)
- Analyze Trend, composition, structure and direction of India’s foreign trade
- Study India’s Balance of payments Situation in post reforms period
- Economy of Gujarat:
- Social sector
- Education
- Health
- Nutrition
- Study Major problems of agriculture in relation to India and major states, forests, water resources, mining, industry and service sector.
- Discuss Policies for the development of economic and social infrastructure
Geography
- General Geography: Cover topics like:
- Earth in Solar system
- Motion of the Earth
- Concept of time and Season
- Internal Structure of the Earth
- Major landforms and their features
- Atmosphere structure and composition
- Elements and factors of climate
- Airmasses and Fronts
- Atmospheric disturbances
- Climate change
- Oceans: Physical, Chemical and Biological characteristics, Hydrological Disasters
- Marine resources
- Continental resources
- Physical Geography in relation to World, India and Gujarat:
- Major physical divisions
- Earthquakes
- Landslides
- Natural drainage
- Seasonal Climate Regions
- Atmospheric disturbance
- Cyclone
- Natural Vegetation: Parks and Sanctuaries
- Major Soil types
- Rocks and Minerals
- Social Geography in relation to World, India and Gujarat: Distribution, Density, Growth, Sex-ratio, Literacy, Occupational Structure, SC and ST Population, Ethnic group, Linguistic group, Rural-Urban components, Urbanization and Migration, Metropolitan regions
- Economic Geography: Cover Major sectors of economy, Agriculture, Industry and Services, Basic Industries, Agro, Mineral, Forest, Fuel and Manpower based Industries, Transport and Trade
- Understand Geography in the context of current trends
Science and Technology
- Science and Technology: Study Nature and Scope of Science & Technology, Relevance of Science & Technology to the day to day life, National Policy on Science, Technology and Innovation
- Study Various institutions involved in science, technology and innovation in India and their activities
- Contribution of prominent Indian Scientists
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT): Study Nature and Scope of ICT, ICT in day to day life, ICT and Industry, ICT and Governance
- Study government schemes promoting the use of ICT, Netiquettes, Cyber Security, National Cyber Crime Policy
- Technology in Space & Defence: Study Evolution & development of Indian Space Program, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and other organizations, their activities and achievements
- Study Various Satellite Programs
- Study Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and Indian missile program
- Study Energy Requirement and Efficiency: India’s existing energy needs and deficit, India’s energy resources and dependence, Energy policy of India- Government Policies and Programs
- Nuclear Policy of India and its commitment to the world: Study India’s Nuclear power program, India’s nuclear cooperation with other countries, Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) and India, Nuclear weapons policy of India, Various treaties, conferences, summits on non-proliferation, prohibition of nuclear weapons
- Environmental Science: Study Issues and concerns related to environment and its legal aspects, Policies and treaties for the protection of environment at the national and the international level, Biodiversity, Climate change, International initiatives (Policies, Protocols) and India’s commitment, Forest and Wildlife
- Legal framework for Forest and Wildlife Conservation in India
- Study Environmental Hazards, Pollution, Carbon emission, Global warming, National Action plans on Climate Change, Disaster management, Health & Environment
- Study Nature, scope, use/application of Biotechnology, Nanotechnology and other Emerging Technologies
- Ethical, Social and Legal issues
- Study Government policies and their impact on human life
- Study various organizations related to science and technology, their functions, and contributions
- Study General knowledge and Current Events of Regional, National and International Importance
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