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RAS Syllabus (Main): Agriculture (Code No. 01)

Agriculture Paper-I

Agronomy (including statistics): Agro Climatology-Major agroclimatic zones of India and Rajasthan. Cropping pattern in different agroclimatic zones. Elements of crop production, Tillage and tilth, cropping system including concepts of intercropping, multiple cropping, really cropping, mixed cropping, sequential cropping, multistoried cropping and their importance in relation to crop production, crop rotation. Soil erosion : Nature and extent of problem in Rajasthan, agronomic practices for minimizing water and wind erosion, Soil conservation practices and structures. Weed management.

Soils, fertilizers and irrigations : Soils and soil management. Different types of manures and fertilizers including bio fertilizers, soil testing, essential major and minor plant nutrients. Soil-water-plant relationship. Methods of irrigation. Present status and sources of irrigation in the country and state of Rajasthan. Qualities of irrigation water. Management of irrigation in major crops.

Field Crops : Study of cops with reference to origin, distribution in Rajasthan and India, classification of important agricultural crops, package of practices for important cereals i.e. Wheat, Barley, Bajra, Sorghum, (Jowar)  Maize, paddy, pulses i.e. Gram, Moth, Moong, Cowpea, Oilseed Rape & Mustard, Groundnut, Til, Soyabeen, other crops, such as Cotton, Sugarcane, Cluster bean, Cumin, Coriander, Opium, Dry land agriculture concept, problem and extent of dry land agriculture in India and Rajasthan.

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RAS Syllabus (Main): Compulsory Papers/Subjects (Code No. 00)

Paper-I General Knowledge and General Science

1. Current Affairs - Current events of State, National and International importance, International agencies, their activities, Economic and Political aspects in India and organisations and institutions working in these fields. Games and sports at State, National and International Levels.

2. General Science - Questions on General Science will cover general appreciation and understanding of Science including matters of everyday observations and experience as may be expected of and enlightened person though he may not have made any special study of science. Question to test the candidate's acquaintance with matters such as Electronics, Tele-communication. Satellies and the like should also be included.

3. Geography and Natural resources -
(a) Broad physical features o the world, important places, rivese, mountains, continents, oceans.

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• Total Post:  02 posts
• Pay Scale: Rs. 9300-34800 grade pay Rs.4200
• Age: 18-25 years

Sub-Editor (Bengali):

• Total Post: 01 post
• Pay Scale : Rs. 5500-9000 (old grade)
• Age : 18 -25 years

Preservation Assistant (G-I):

• Total Post: 03 posts
• Pay Scale : Rs. 5200-20200 grade pay Rs.2800
• Age : 26 years

Botanical Assistant:

• Total Post: 04 posts
• Pay Scale : Rs. 9300-34800 grade pay Rs.4200
• Age : 30 years

Library Clerk (Reprography):

• Total Post: 01 post
• Pay Scale : Rs. 5200-20200 grade pay Rs.1900
• Age : 18-25 years

Scientific Assistant - I:

• Total Post: 01 post
• Pay Scale : Rs. 5200-20200 grade pay Rs.2800
• Age : 18-25 years

Junior Hindi Translator:

• Total Post: 01 post
• Pay Scale: Rs. 9300-34800 grade pay Rs.4200
• Age: 27 years

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• Total Post: 02 posts
• Pay Scale : Rs. 5200-20200 grade pay Rs. 1900
• Age : 28 years

CLOSING DATE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION:

• CLOSING DATE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION is 14.02.2011 (5.00 P.M) .
• In the case of applicants residing in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Jammu & Kashmir, Lahaul & Spiti District and Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep & for applicants residing abroad, the closing date is 21.02 .2011 (5.00 P.M) . 
• Applicants applying from any of those areas shall invariably super scribe the name of the area on the envelope in bold letters.

How to Apply:

Application in prescribed format should be sent  in an envelope superscribed with bold letters as "Application for the posts of .................... " on or before 14/02/2011 (21/02/2011 for candidates from far-flung areas) to Office of the Regional Director, Staff Selection Commission, (Eastern Region), 234/4, A.J.C. Bose Road, Nizam Palace, 1st MSO Building, 8th Floor, Kolkata - 700020.

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Basic Numeracy includes the topics like square roots, factorization, simplification, LCM, HCF, type of numbers, divisibility rules, surds, fractions, polynomials, unit digit calculation, remainder, exponent in factorial, formula based problems, decimal base conversion to binary.

Level of Difficulty-I

1. The number N = 3⁴⁰ + 3⁴¹ + 3⁴² + 3⁴³ is always be divisible by
(a) 2
(b) 3
(c) 5
(d) All of these

2. Number S is obtained by squaring the sum of the digits of a two digit number D. If difference between S and D is 27, then the two digit number D is
(a) 24
(b) 54
(c) 34
(d) 45

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RAS Pre-Syllabus: Zoology (Code No. 30)

1. Cell : Cell structure and Functions of organelles; Cell division and metabolism; Mendel's Laws of inheritance and its present status; Mutations; Chromosomes and genes

2. Microbiology & Biotechnology : Brief history, classification and identification of bacteria and viruses. General knowledge of historical perspective and future prospects of biotechnology.

3. Biochemistry : Enzymes (nature & functions), Biochemical energetics (Basic thermodynamics, energy & its forms). Biological oxidation.

4. Developmental Biology : Gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage, gastrulation and embryogenesis of frog metamorphosis with reference to Ascidian & frog. Development of foetal membrances in chick and mammals and placentation.

5. Systemic position, structure, reproduction & life history of following types :
Trypanosome, Monocystis, Plasmodium, Paramecium, Sycon, Obelia, Aurelia, Fasciola, Taenia, Ascoris, Nereis, Pheretima. Hirudinaria, Palaemon, Palamnaeus, Periplaneta, Pila, Unio, Balanoglossus, Amphioxus and Herdmania.

6. Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates (Fish to Mammal) and Mammalian Physiology; Integument Endoskeleton Digestive system, Respiratory system. Circulatorysystem, Urinogenital system, Nervous system, Sense orgns and Endocrine system.

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RAS Pre-Syllabus: Statistics (Code No. 29)

I. Probability :

Classical and axiomatic definitions of probability, simple theorems on probability with examples, conditional probability, statistical independence, Bayes' theorem. Discrete and continuous random variables, probability mass function and probability density function, cumulative distribution function, joint marginal and conditional probability distributions of two variables, Expectation of functions of one and two random variables, moments, moment generating function, Binomial : Poisson Hypergeometric, Negative Binomial , Uniform, exponential, gamma, beta, normal probability distributions, Chebichev's inequality. Convergence in probability, weak law of large numbers, simple form of central limit therorem.

II. Statistical Methods :

Compilation, classification, tabulation and diagrammatic representation of statistical data, measures of central tendency, dispersion, skewness and kurtosis; measures of association and contingency, correlation and linear regression involving two variables, correlation ratio, curve fitting. Concept of random sample and statistic sampling distribution of Chi-square, 't' and F statistics, their properties and tests of significance based on them. Large Sample Tests. Order statistics and their sampling distribution in case of uniform and exponential parent distribution.

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RAS Pre-Syllabus: Sociology (Code No. 28)

Sociological Perspective

Sociology as a Science

• Relation of Sociology with other Social Sciences : Economic, Political Science and Social Anthropology.

Basic Concepts :

• Society : Meaning, nature and characteristics.
• Community : Meaning and characteristics, Relationship with society.
• Association : Meaning and characteristics.
• Social Institution : Meaning, characteristics and forms; functions, difference between Social institution and Association.
• Social Group : Meaning and characteristics, Types - Primary and Secondary Reference Group.
• Social Interaction : Contact, communication and interest fulfilment.
• Culture : Meaning, characteristics, components and cultural processes.
• Social Structure : Meaning, characteristics and theories.
• Social Stratification : Meaning, bases, forms and theories.
• Status and Role : Meaning, types and mutual relationship.
• Norms and Values : Meaning, types and mutual relationship.
• Social Processes : Meaning, nature and forms-cooperation, competition and conflict.
• Socialization : Concept, types, agencies and theories.
• Social Deviance : Meaning, Forms and theories.
• Social Change : Meaning, factors and theories. Change, progress and development, Directed social change.

Magic, Religion and Science

• Indian Society : Socio-cultural factors; Unity and diversity.
• Caste in India : Features, origin and changing patterns.
• Purusharatha and Varnasharma Vyavastha : Objectives, features and forms. Marriage and Family in India : Features, forms, changes, problem and related legislation.

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RAS Pre-Syllabus: Public Administration (Code No. 27)

I. Introduction : Meaning, scope and significance of public administration; Private and Public Administration; Evolution of Public Administration as a discipline.

II Theories and Principles of Administration : Scientific Management; Bureaucratic Model; Classical Theory; Humman Relations Theory; Behavioural Approach; Systems Approach. The Principles of Hierarchy; Unity of Command; Span of Control; Authority and Responsibility; Coordination; Delegation; Supervision.

III Administrative Behaviour; Decision Making; Leadership theories; Communication; and Motivation.

IV Personnel Administration; Role of Civil Service in developing society, Position, Classification, Recruitment; Training; Promotion; Pay and Service Condition; Neutrality and Anonymity.

V Financial Administration : Concept of Budget : Formulation and execution of budget; Account and Audit.

VI Control over Administration : Legislative, Executive and Judical Control, Citizen and Administration.

VII Comparative Administration : Salient features of administrative system in U.S.A., Great Britain and France.

VIII Central Administration in India. British legacy; Constitutional context of Indian Administration; The President, the Prime Minister as Real Executive; Central Secretariat; Cabinet Secretariat; Planning Commission; Finance Commission; Comptroller and Auditor General of India; Major patterns of Public Enterprises.

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RAS Pre-Syllabus: Psychology (Code No. 26)

1. Scope, Method and subject matter.

2. Methods : Experimental methods, Field Studies, clinical and case methods, Characteristics of psychological studies.

3. Physiological Basis, Structure and functions of the nervous systems, functions of the endocrine system.

4. Development of Behaviour, Genetic mechanism, Environmental factors, Growth and maturation, Relevant experimental studies.

5. Cognitive processes (I) : Perception, Perceptual Process ; Perceptual organisation, Perception of form, colour, depth and time, Perceptual constancy, Role of motivation, Social and cultural factors in perceptions.

6. Cognitive Processes (II) : Learning. Learning process. Learning theories; Classical conditioning, Operant conditioning, Trial and error and Insight theories, Perceptual learning. Learning and motivation. Verbal learning. Motor learning.

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RAS Pre-Syllabus: Political Science (Code No. 25)

1. (a) Political Science : Meaning; Traditional and contemporary perspectives.
(b) The State-Sovereignty; Theories of Sovereignty, Monistic and Pluralistic view.
(c) Theories of the Origin of the States (Social Contract, Historical/Evolutionary and Marxist)
(d) Theories of the functions of the State (Liberal, Welfare and Socialist)

2. (a) Concepts-Rights, Property, Liberty, Equality, Justice, Law, Political Elite.
(b) Democracy-Electoral process; Theories of Representation; Public opinion, Freedom of Speech, the Role of the Press, Political Parties and Pressure Groups.
(c) Political Ideologies - Liberalism; Socialism (Democratic and Fabian); Marxian, Socialism and Gandhism.
(d) Theory of Democracy, Political Development & Decay.

3. Organisation of Government : Constitutional Government, Parliamentary and Presidential Government, Federal and Unitary Government; State and Local Governament; Bureaucracy.

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RAS Pre-Syllabus: Physics (Code No. 24)

1. Mechanics : Units and dimensions, S.I. units, Motion in one and two dimensions. Newton's laws of motion with applications. Variable mass-systems, Fricitional forces, Work, Power and Energy. Conservative and non conservative systems. Collisions, Conservation of energy. Linear and angular momenta. Rotational kinematics, Rotational dynamics. Equilibrium or rigid bodies. Gravitation, Planetary motion, Artificial Satellites. Surface tension and Viscosity. Fluid dynamics, streamline and turbulent motion. Bernoulli's equation with applications. Stoke's law and its application, Special theory of relativity, Lorentz Transformation, Mass Energy equivalence.

2. Wave & Oscillations : Simple harmonic motion, Travelling & Stationary waves, Super position of waves, Beats, Forced oscillations, Damped oscillations, Resonance, Sound waves, Vibrations of air columns, strings and rods. Ultrasonic waves and their application. Doppler effect.

3. Optics: Matrix method in preaxial optics. Thin lens formulae, Nodal planes, Systems of two thin lenses, Chromatic and Spherical aberration, Optical instruments, Eyepieces, Nature and propagation of Light, Interference, Division of wavefront, Division of amplitude, Simple interferometers. Diffraction - Fraunhofer and Fresnel, Gratings. Resolving power of optical instruments. Rayleigh criterion, Polarization, Production and Detection of Polarized light. Rayleigh Scattering. Raman Scattering, Lasers and their applications.

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RAS Pre-Syllabus: Philosophy (Code No. 23)

I. Formal Logic :

(a) Traditional Logic : categorical propositions, square of opposition, syllosistic arguments - figures and moods, rules of valid syllogism and fallacies, venndiagram technique for testing the validity of syllogistic arguments.

(b) Propositional Logic : truth-functional connectives and propositional forms, translation from ordinary discourse to formal language, truth tables; tautologous, contradictory and contingent propositional forms, valid and invalid truthfunctional arguments, derivations in propositional logic.

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RAS Pre-Syllabus: Mining Engineering (Code No. 22)

1. Mineral industry: National Mineral policy, Mineral resources of Rajasthan and India vis-a-vis world. Status of mining of important minerals in India. Introduction of important minerals, their occurrences and uses.

2. Mining Methods Surface and Underground: Open cast method of mining layout, development and design; loading and transport, mechanized quarrying, continuous mining systems. Underground methods of working coal by longwall, Bord and Pillar, mining of thick seams, trends of new developments in coal mining Underground mining methods for metalliferrous deposits-development and stoping, handling of broken ore waste material, stope mechanization and mine filling.

3. Mine transport and Machinery: Material handling in mines-haulage, conveyors, rope-ways Face machinery Mine hoists, Mine pumps.

4. Rock Mechanics, Ground Control and Mine Development: Physico-mechanical properties of rocks, Rock mass classification, stress measurement techniques. Theories of rock failure, stress distribution around mine working. Mine subsidence, ground control, instrumentation and monitoring. Design of support and support system in mine roadways and workings. Pit slope stability. Drilling methods and machines. Explosives, blasting devices and practices. Shaft sinking - ordinary and special methods.

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RAS Pre-Syllabus: Mechanical Engineering (Code No. 21)

Statics : Simple application of equilibrium equations.

Dynamics : Simple application of equations of motion work; energy; power.

Theory of Machines : Simple examples of links and mechanism. Classification of gears, standard gear tooth profiles, Classification of bearings, Functions of fly wheel. Types of governors, Static and dynamic balancing, Simple examples of vibration of bars, Whirling of shafts.

Mechanics of solids : Stress, strain, Hooke's Law, elastic modulii, Bending moment and shearing force diagrams for beams, Simple bending and torsion of beams, spring, thin and thick walled cylinders, Mechanical properties and material testing.

Manufacturing Science : Mechanics of metal cutting, tool life, economics of machining, cutting tool materials, Basic machining processes, types of machine tools, transfer lines, metal forming processes, shearing, drawing, spinning, rolling, forming, extrusion, Different types of casting and welding methods.

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RAS Pre-Syllabus: Mathematics (Code No. 20)

Algebra :

Sets, relations, equivalence relations, Natural numbers, Integers, Rational numbers, Real and Complex numbers, division algorithm, greatest common division polynomials, division algorithm, derivations, Integral, rational real and complex roots of a polynomial, Relation between roots and Coefficients, repeated roots, elementary symmetric functions, Groups, rings, fields and their elementary properties.

Matrices :

Addition and multiplication, elementary row and column operation, rank determinants, inverse, solutions of systems of linear equations.

Calculus :

Real numbers, order completeness property, standard functions, limits, continuity, properties of continuous functions in closed intervals, differentiability, Mean value Theorem, Taylors Theorem, Maxima and Minima, Application to curves tangent normal properties, Curvatute, asymptotes, double points, points of inflection and tracing. Definition of a definite integral of continuous function as the limit of a sum, fundamental theorem of integral Calculus, methods of integration, rectification quadrature, volume and surfaces of solids of revolution. Partial differentiation and its application. Simple test of convergence of series of positive terms, alternating series and absolute convergence.

As a civil servant you are expected to make quick, reasoned, logical and welfare oriented decisions. Once the decision is taken you should stick to your stand and should not bow down before political or industry pressure. The questions based on this will test your decision making skills, something, which the prelims never did. You will also be tested on your sincerity, honesty, and integrity towards the civil services values. Till now candidates feigned these qualities in the IAS interview and got through. This will be possible any more.

This part of the examination measures your ability to use logic and common sense in solving of problems confronted in modern day today administration. The questions will generally relate to situations that require you either to take some action, to explain why an action has or would be taken or to interpret what the action implies. In Problem Solving and Decision Making there is a classic five step approach which would enable you to solve most the questions easily. The steps are:

• Indentify the problem
• Indentify the possible solutions
• Select the best solution
• Eliminate other solutions
• Make the decision

Now let us look at these steps in greater detail-

1. Identify the problem : Read the question carefully, and clearly identify what is being asked. What is special problem or point of the question? Is there any specific order you must follow? Are there any special instructions you must follow?
2. Indentify the possible solutions : Read all the choices carefully to identify one that best solves the problem.
3. Select the best solution and then defend it : Answer the question why does this solve the problem? Does it solve the problem with least risk, danger or damage. Always keep in mind that the consequences could be physical or mental. Will it solve the problem within the reasonable time? Have you answered all the parts of the question? Are they in correct order?
4. Eliminate other choices that :

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RAS Pre-Syllabus: Law (Code No. 19)

I. Jurisprudence :

1. Schools of Jurisprudence : Analytical, historical, philosophical and sociological.
2. Sources of Law : custom, precedent and legislation.
3. Rights and duties.
4. Legal Personality.
5. Ownership and possession.

II. Constitutional Law of India :

1. Salient features of the Indian Constitution.
2. Preamble.
3. Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles and Fundamental Duties.
4. Constitutional position of the President and Governors and their powers.
5. Supreme Court and High Courts : their powers and jurisdiction.
6. Union Public Service Commission and State Public Service Commissions : their Powers and Functions.
7. Distribution of Legislative powers between the Union and the States.
8. Emergency provisions.
9. Amendment of the Constitution.

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RAS Pre-Syllabus: Indian History (Code No. 18)

1. Foundations of Indian Culture and Civilization; Indus Civilization. Vedic Culture, Sangam Age.

2. Religious Movements : Buddhism, Jainism, Pauranika Hindusm.

3. The Mauryan Empire.

4. Trade and commerce in the pre-Gupta and Gupta periods.

5. Agrarian structure in the post-Gupta period.

6. Changes in the social structure of ancient India.

7. Political and social conditions of India between 800-1200 A.D.

8. The Delhi Sultanate ; administration and agratrian system.

9. The provincial dynasties; Vijayanagar Empire, society and administration.

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RAS Pre-Syllabus: Home Science (Code No. 17)

I. Food and Nutrition

1. Meaning and importance.
2. Composition and processing of cereals, pulses, nuts and oil seeds, egg, meat, fish, fruits and vegetables, milk and milk products.
3. Properties, functions, requirements, sources and effects of deficiency & excess of protein, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, minerals and water. Energy requirements.
4. Food groups and balanced diet.
5. Normal nutrition during adulthood, pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence and elderly.
6. Therapeutic diets-etiology, dietary principles and modifications in fevers, weight management, constipation, diarrhea, peptic ulcer, hepatitis, cirrhosis, atherosclerosis, hypertension, renal disorders, diabetes.