1. The officer responsible for the safe custody of land records during the Gupta period was known as—
(A) Dhruvadhikarana
(B) Karanika
(C) Samaharta
(D) Shaulkika
Ans : (B)

2. The Prakrit text Gaudavaho describes the deeds of—
(A) Bhaskaravarman
(B) Isanavarman
(C) Sasanka
(D) Yasovarman
Ans : (D)

3. Which of the following refers to 'Pushyabhuti' as the founder of the Vardhana dynasty ?
(A) Kadambari
(B) Harshacharita
(C) Banskhera Inscription of Harsha
(D) Yuan-Chwang
Ans : (B)

4. The first Gupta ruler to assume the title of the 'Maharajadhiraja' was—
(A) Srigupta
(B) Chandragupta I
(C) Samudragupta
(D) Ghatotkacha
Ans : (B)

5. Which one of the following statements about Chinese pilgrim Fa-Hien's travel in India is not correct ?
(A) He came to India during the reign of Chandragupta II
(B) His object was to visit the holy places of Buddhism
(C) He came by the sea route
(D) He visited whole India and went back to his country by the land route
Ans : (C)

6. Which was the first work to recognise the payment of officers by grants of land ?
(A) Kautilya's Arthasastra
(B) Indica of Megasthenese
(C) Manusmriti
(D) Harsacharita of Bana
Ans : (C)

7. Below are given the pairs of names of the Dharmashastra-writers and their patrons. Indicate the incorrect match—
(A) Ballalasena – Dharmapala
(B) Hemadri – Yadava Mahadeva
(C) Laxmidhara – Govindachandra Gahadawala
(D) Mitra Misra – Virasinha Bundela
Ans : (A)

8. Who among the following was celebrated with the title of 'Gangai-Konda' ?
(A) Rajaraja I
(B) Rajendra I
(C) Mahendravarman I
(D) Kulottunga I
Ans : (B)

9. Which Chola emperor received a letter on golden leaves from the Burmese king Kyanzittha ?
(A) Rajaraja I
(B) Rajendra I
(C) Kulottunga I
(D) Rajadhiraja I
Ans : (C)

10. Who among the following boldly stood for the sacrificial vedic tradition and opposed the theory of Sanyasa ?
(A) Kumarila
(B) Ramanuja
(C) Gaudapada
(D) Yamunacharya
Ans : (A)

For IAS Prelims And Mains

General Studies : MAINS

(1) History : -

• Indian Freedom Struggle of independence - Bipin Chandra

• Culture & Present Movements Relevant sections of - Krishna Reddy

• Socio – Religions Movement - Agnihotri ( Relevant Section )

(2) Economics : -

• Dutta & Sundaram

• Uma Kapila

• Pratiyogita Darpan ( Indian Eco.)

• Economic Survey

• The Hindu Survey of Indian Industry

• For basic economics read XI th Std book of NCERT

(3) Statistics : -

• XI & XII (NCERT) and Spectrums Book

(4) Polity : -

General Studies : PRELIMS

(1) NCERT 8th TO 12th STD.

(2) Prelim’s Manuals - Spectrum or Unique or TataMcGraw-Hill’s

(3) Any good School Atlas of Geography

(4) India Year Book

(5) History Ancient :

• Romila Thapar
• Medieval : NCERT
• Modern : Bipin Chandra

(6) News Paper

• The Hindu,
• Statesman

(7) Economics :

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Move to get state officers for IAS

The government has proposed special examinations to induct young officers recruited through the State Civil Services into the elite Indian Administrative Service (IAS).

Faced with a shortfall of at least 560 IAS officers across India, a proposal for the UPSC to hold “limited” competitive examinations to allow young officers serving in the states to join the IAS is under active consideration of the Prime Minister’s Office.

A similar move to make up the acute shortfall of IPS officers through a “limited competitive examination” for young officers in Central Police Organisations (CPOs), Central Paramilitary Forces (CPFs) and state police forces had been firmed up by the Union ministry for home affairs (MHA) in March this year. The proposal had been struck down by the UPSC, prompting the home ministry to approach the PMO to overrule the UPSC’s decision.

The Union home minister, Mr P. Chidambaram, will be meeting the law minister, Mr Veerappa Moily, and the minister of state in the ministry of personnel, Mr Prithviraj Chavan, on Friday to elicit their views. The Union home minister, Mr P. Chidambaram, will be meeting the law minister, Mr Veerappa Moily, and the minister of state in the ministry of personnel, Mr Prithviraj Chavan, on Friday to settle contentious issues like age criteria, and other modalities involved in holding such exams.

“We will be taking the views of the stakeholders to resolve any complications in view of the concerns expressed by the UPSC. A final view will be taken after we study their suggestions," an MHA official said.

In view of the technical audit being conducted by the Railway Board after the CBI investigation into recently held Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) examination, the Ministry of Railways has decided to postpone the written examination by all RRBs scheduled on 27th June 2010 (Sunday) for the posts of Enquiry cum Reservation Clerks (ECRC) and Goods Guards. Fresh date for the examination will be intimated shortly.

The Union Public Service Commission will hold the Geologists’ Examination, 2010 commencing from 04th December, 2010 for recruitment to the posts of Geologist, Group ‘A’ in the Geological Survey of India and Jr. Hydrogeologist (Scientist ‘B’), Group ‘A’ and Asstt. Hydrogeologist, Gr. ‘B’ in the Central Ground Water Board. The examination will be held at various centres across the country.

(a) Age limits:

Candidates must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 32 yearson 1st January, 2010.
The upper age limit is relaxable for Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes/ Other Backward Classes/ Physically Handicapped and certain other categories of candidates to the extent specified in the Notice published in the Employment News/Rozgar Samachar dated 191h June, 2010.

(b) Educational Qualifications:

A candidate must hold (i) Master’s Degree in Geology or Applied Geology or Marine Geology; or (ii) Master’s Degree in Mineral Exploration (for posts in Geological Survey of India only), or (iii) Master’s Degree in Hydrogeology (for posts in Central Ground Water Board only) from a recognised University; or (iv) Diploma of Associateship in Applied Geology of the Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad.

(c) Physical Standards:

Candidates must be physically fit according to the Regulations given in Appendix-II of Rules for the Geologist’s Examination, 2010 published in the Gazette of India dated 191h June, 2010.

(a) Candidates applying Offline (through Common Application Form) are required to pay a fee of Rs.100/- (Rupees One Hundred only) through Central Recruitment Fee Stamp only.

Full time Free of cost Training Programme for UPSC Civil Services Examination (IAS/IPS etc.) (72 candidates - 36 General + 12 SC + 12 ST+ 12 SEBC) will start from September 2010 at SPIPA.. Procedure for admission will be as follows:-

1. Candidate must be a Citizen of India.
(a) AGE LIMIT : As on 1/ 8 / 2011 General 21 to 30 Yrs., SC / ST 21 to 35 Yrs., SEBC 21 to 33 Yrs.
(b) Educational Qualification : Graduate from any recognised University / Deemed University established under Act of the Central Government or State Government.
(c) Entrance Test will be taken in three stages. The medium of examination shall be Gujarati and English.

• Date: 1/8/2010 : Time : 12:00 to 14:00 : Subject : General Studies : 150 Marks
• Date: 1/8/2010 : Time : 15:00 to 16:00 : Subject : English : 50 Marks

Place : Ahmedabad (Detailed centre will be informed with Call letter ) Wrong answer or more than one answer in one question will carry 33% negative marking in G.S. and English paper.

Stage- II & III Essay & Personal Interview

On the basis of the performance in General Studies Test and English Test as per category wise merit, 2.5 times of approved strength (72 seats) candidates will be called for Essay Test (100 Marks) & Personal Interview (50 Marks). Final selection will be made from marks obtained out of total 350 Marks on category wise merit basis.

(d) Exam Fee :- SC/ST/SEBC Rs. 50/- , General Candidates Rs. 100/-Crossed Postal Order / DD in favour of “Deputy Director, Account , SPIPA, Ahmedabad

1. Sangam is meant for?
(A) Dynasty of South India
(B) Tamil religious literature
(C)Assemblies of Tamil Scholars
(D) Ancient name of South India

2. Which one among the following is the oldest Stupa?
(A) Stupa of Sanchi
(B) Stupa of Piprawah
(C) Stupa of Bharahut
(D) Stupa of Amaravati

3. Which of the following text refers Chandragupta Maurya as ‘Vrishal’ ?
(A) Mudrarakshasa
(B) Arthashastra
(C) Indica
(D) Mahavai

4. In which of the following Council Jainism was divided into two?
(A) First Jain Council
(B) Second Jain Council
(C) Third Jain Council
(D) Fourth Jain Council

5. “India for the Indians.” Who said?
(A) Swami Vivekanand
(B) Madan Mohan Malaviya
(C) Dayanand
(D) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

6. Which one of the following is not correct?
(A) Indian National Congress,Calcutta Session (1887)
(B) Indian National Congress,Lucknow Session (1916)
(C) Indian National Congress,Gaya Session (1922)
(D) Indian National Congress,Tripuri Session (1939)

7. Irani System of ‘Sajda’ was started by?
(A) Balban
(B) Razia
(C) Iltutmish
(D) Mohammed Tughlaq

8. Mohammed Ghori was assassinated by?
(A) Hazras
(B) Khokkars
(C) Yurtwals
(D) Baluchis

9. “Swaraj is my birth right.” Who said?
(A) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(B) Dadabhai Naoroji
(C) Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
(D) BhagatSingh

10.The first Turkish Sultan to cross Vindhyachal ranges was?
(A) Iltutmish
(B) Balban
(C) Alauddin Khilji
(D) Firoz Shah Tughlaq

11. Ajanta Paintings are related with?
(A)Jainism
(B) Brahmanism
(C) Shaktism
(D) Buddhism

12. The author of Anandmath was?
(A) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
(B) Sharat Chandra Chatterjee
(C) Ravindra Nath Tagore
(D) S. C. Bose

13. The author of ‘Poverty and Un- British Rule in India’ is?
(A) Lala Lajpat Rai
(B) Dadabhai Naoroji
(C) Surendra Nath Banerjee
(D) R. C. Dutt

14. By which Act, Rule of East India Company ended in India?
(A) Regulating Act, 1773
(B) Pitt’s India Act, 1784
(C) Government of India Act,1858
(D) Morley-Minto Act, 1909

15. In which age Brahmanas were inferior than Kshatriyas?
(A) Vedic age
(B) Buddha age
(C) Maurya age
(D) Post-Mauryan age

16. How many Pitakas are in Buddhist literature?
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 4

17. Rana Sanga is related with?
(A) Malwa
(B) Khajuraho
(C)Mandu
(D) Mewar

18. In which month Quit India Movement of 1942 started ?
(A) January
(B) July
(C)August
(D) December

19. Who is the author of Prithviraj Raso?
(A) Chandabardai
(B) Gunadhya
(C) Amir Khusro
(D) Samdeva

CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAMINATION 2009 FINAL RESULT declared on 6 may 2010
Rank Order List of Successful Candidates

1 025085 SHAH FAESAL
2 070763 PRAKASH RAJPUROHIT
3 001250 IVA SAHAY
4 021364 ANUPAMA T V
5 010462 ANAY DWIVEDI
6 163535 TANVI SUNDRIYAL
7 003708 SASWATI DEY
8 012651 GARIMA MITTAL
9 004936 JAI PRAKASH MAURYA
10 113502 AKHAND PRATAP SINGH
11 223464 ASHUTOSH NIRANJAN
12 038161 LALITHA R
13 084389 RASHMITA PANDA
14 021277 SREEVIDYA P I
15 066108 KANAGA VALLI M
16 018114 PRABHJOT SINGH
17 020908 NARAYANA BHARATH GUPTA
18 089785 SUDHANSU MOHAN SAMAL
19 286565 TARUN RATHI
20 005929 DURGA SAKTHI NAGPAL