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(Syllabus) Punjab PSC: Combined State Civil Services Exam - GENERAL STUDIES - PAPER I
Punjab Public Service Commission
SYLLABI FOR THE EXAMINATION PART-B MAIN EXAM
GENERAL STUDIES
The nature and standard of questions in the General Studies paper will be
such that a well-educated person will be able to answer them without any
specialised study. The questions will be such as to test a candidate's general
awareness of a variety of subjects, which will have relevance for a career in
Civil Services. The questions are likely to test the candidate's basic
understandings of all relevant issues, and ability to analyze and take a view on
conflicting socioeconomic
goals, objectives and demands. The candidates must give relevant, meaningful and
succinct answers.
PAPER-I
1. History of Modern Indian and Indian Culture:
The History of Modern India will cover history of the Country from about the
middle of nineteenth century and would also include questions on important
personalities who shaped the freedom movement and social reforms. The part
relating to Indian culture will cover all aspects of Indian culture from the
ancient to modern times as well as principal features of literature, arts and
architecture.
2. Geography of India :
In this part, questions will be on the physical, economic and social geography
of India.
3. Constitution of India and Indian Polity :
This part will include questions on the Constitution of India as well as all
constitutional, legal and administrative and other issues emerging from the
politico- administrative system prevalent in the country.
4. Current National Issues and Topics of Social Relevance :
This part is intended to test the candidate's awareness of current national issues and topics of social relevance in present-day India, such as the following :
- The Indian economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.
- Issues arising from the social and economic exclusion of large sections from the benefits of development.
- Other issues related to development and management of human resource.
- Health issues including the management of Public Health, Health Education and ethical concerns regarding health care, medical research and pharmaceuticals.
- Law enforcement, internal security and related issues such as the preservation of communal harmony.
- Issues relating to good governance and accountability to the citizens including the maintenance of human rights and of probility in public life.
- Environmental issues, ecological preservation, conservation of natural
resources and national heritage.