MPPSC PRELIMS EXAMINATION SYLLABUS FOR GENERAL STUDIES

Syllabus for prelims
FIRST PAPER : GENERAL STUDIES

1. General Science and Environment Sample Study Materials free download
Questions on General Science and Environment (Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity & Climate Change) will
cover general appreciation and understanding of science including matters of every day observation and experience as may be expected of a well educated person who has not made a special study of any particular scientific discipline.
2. Current Events of National & International Importance Sample Study Materials free download
In current events knowledge of significant National and International level will be tested.
3. History of India and Independent India Sample Study Materials free download
In History, questions of general knowledge related to social, economic and political aspects will be asked. Also, there will be questions on Indian National Movement and Development of Independent India.
4. (a) Geography of India Sample Study Materials free download
There will be questions of general knowledge relating to Physical, social and economic geography. It will
also include questions on Indian Agriculture and Natural resources. There will be questions pertaining
to demography and census of India.(b) General Geographical awareness of world.
5. Indian Polity and Economy Sample Study Materials free download
Political system and constitution of the country, Panchayati Raj, social system, sustainable economic development, elections, political parties, plans, industrial development, foreign trade and economic and financial institutions.
6. Sports
Important games and sports tournaments, Awards, personalities and Renowned Sports Institutions of M.P., India, Asia and World.
7. Geography, History and Culture of M.P. Sample Study Materials free download
There will be questions related to the development of Mountains, rivers, climate, Flora and Fauna, Minerals transportation in the Geography of Madhya Pradesh. It will also have questions relating to important dynasties of M.P., Contribution of important dynasties in the Histroy & Culture of Madhya Pradesh, There will be questions on Tribals, Arts, Architecture, Fine Arts and Historical personalities of M.P.
8. Polity and Economy of M.P.Sample Study Materials free download
Political system, Political parties and elections, Pachayati Raj, Social system and sustainable economic development of M.P. This will also include questions on Industry, Plans, Economic programmes, business, demography and census of M.P.
9. Information and Communication Technology Sample Study Materials free download
Questions pertaining to characteristics, uses, and terminologies such as website, online, search engine, e-mail, video mail, chatting, video conferencing, hacking, cracking, virus and cyber crime.
10. Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) 1989 (No. 33 of 1989) and the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 (No. 22 of 1955).
SECOND PAPER : GENERAL APTITUDE TEST
1. Comprehension Sample Study Materials free download
2. Interpersonal skill including communication skill Sample Study Materials free download
3. Logical reasoning and analytical ability Sample Study Materials free download
4. Decision making and problem solving Sample Study Materials free download
5. General mental ability
Sample Study Materials free download
6. Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, order of magnitude etc.-Class X level) Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc.-Class X level)
7. Hindi Language Comprehension Skill (Class X level) Sample Study Materials free download
Note:- Question relating to Hindi Language Comprehension skill of Class X level will be tested through passages from Hindi language only without providing English Translation thereof in the question paper.

SYLLABI FOR MPPSC MAIN EXAM COMPULSORY SUBJECTS
 
General Studies
PAPER – I
1. History of Modern India 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.
2. Geography of India
In this part, questions will be on the physical, economic and social geography of India.
3. Indian Polity
This part will include questions on the Constitution of India, Political system, Indian Administrative system
and related matters.
4. Current National issues
This part is intended to test the Candidate's awareness of current national issues.
5. International Affairs & Institutions
This part will include questions on important events in world affairs and on international institutions.
6. Indian Economy
In this part, questions will be on the planning and economic development in India, economic & trade issues, Foreign Trade, the role and functions of I.M.F., World bank, ADB, W.T.O. etc..
7. Developments in the field of Science & Technology, Communication and Space
In this part, questions will test the candidate's awareness of the developments in the field of Science & Technology, Communication and space and also basic ideas of computers.
8. India and the World
This part is intended to test candidate's awareness of India's relationship with the world in various spheres, such as the following : Role of India in the context of world. Foreign Affairs, External security and related
matters, Nuclear Policy.
9. Games & Sports Questions will assess the awareness of candidates in respect of games
and sports at international and national level. It will also have questions pertaining to different awards and personalities in the context of India.
10. Indian Agriculture
Attempt will be made to assess the general awareness of candidates in respect of crops, white revolution, green revolution, agriculture production and their impact on development of rural economy.
PAPER – II
Part - I
General Introduction of Madhya Pradesh
1. Geography
General Introduction of Madhya Pradesh, area, topography and structure, physical and geographic areas and climate.
2. Natural Resources of Madhya Pradesh
Mineral Wealth.
Forest Wealth and Wild Life.
Agriculture and Live stock, Regional distribution of crops, planned development of Agriculture,
Green Revolution, Development of Live stock.
Water Resources - Development of Irrigation and Irrigation projects.
3. Human Resources
Population, Population Density, Urban and Rural population, Literacy
and Labours.
4. Energy Resources
Questions will attempt to assess the general awareness of condidates about the conventional and non-conventional sources of energy and their uses in human life.
5. Industries
Attempt will be made to assess the general awareness of candidates about the types and size of industries
and their impact on state economy.
6. Environment
Questions will be related to environment and its protection, pollution, natural climates and their impact on
quality of human life.
7. Planning and Evaluation
Attempt will be to assess the general awareness of candidates about different aspect of five year plans
till date, various programmes of urban and rural development, economic planning and its evaluation and
status of Madhya Pradesh in the context of Country.
8. Administrative Structure of Madhya Pradesh
Questions will be related to general knowledge of candidates about administrative units - Division, District, Tehsil and DevelopmentBlocks; their relationship and administrative structure.
9. Rural and Urban Administrative Structure
Questions will be pertaining to the general knowledge of candidate about organization and administrative structure of Pachayati Raj, Municipality and Municipal corporation.
10. Games and Sports
Attempt will be made to assess the awareness of candidates related to organization, management
and facilities for different games and sports. The questions will also be related to different State awards,
and personalities and contribution of Government and non Government agencies.
Part – II
Culture, Literature, Music, Dance, Arts and History of Madhya
Pradesh
1. Culture
The questions will be related to nature, types their salient features and impact on human life.
2. Literature
(1)Ancient - Kalidas, Bharthari, Bhavbhuti, Vanabhatta. (2)Medieval - Keshav, Padmakar, Bhushan.
(3)Modern - Pandit Makhanlal Chaturvedi, Subhadra Kumari Chauhan, Gajanan Madhav Muktibodh,
Balkrishna Sharma "Navin", Bhavani Prasad Mishra, Harishankar Parsai, Sharad Joshi, Mulla Ramoozi,
Shiv-Mangal Singh, Suman and Nanddulare Vajpai
(4)Folk Literature / Dialects of Madhya Pradesh. Isuri, Singaji..
3. Music & Dance Tradition
(1)Music Tradition - Tansen, Ustad Allauddin Khan, Ustad Hafiz Ali Khan, Pandit Krishna Rao, Shankar
Pandit, Rajabhaiya Poonchwale, Ustad Amir Khan, Kumar Gandharva, Maharaj Chakradhar Singh
Pandit Kartik Ram.
(2)Dance tradition - Major styles of folk music, major folk dances.
4. Arts
Questions of general nature will be related to characteristics of Rock painting, folk panting, modern painting school and important painters. It will also have questions related to major folk and other theatres.
5. Major Scheduled Tribes
It will assess the general awareness of candidates related to names, characteristics, habitats, major fairs
and festivals and cultural structure of major scheduled tribes. It will also have questions related to different programmes of State Government for the upliftment of Scheduled Tribes.
6. Programmes of State Government in the field of Culture
The questions will attempt to assess general knowledge of the candidate related to literasy academics and institutions. The questions will also be related to different Music and Fine Arts Schools and Cultural festivals. There will be questions awards given by the state for the significant contribution in the filed of literature,
music and fine arts.
7. Archaeological Heritage
The questions of general knowledge will be related to significance and characteristics of major historical, archaeological and tourist places.
8. Historical perspective of Madhya Pradesh
The questions will be related to creation of M.P. and important dynesties and rules of M.P., It will also have questions related to contribution of M.P. in freedom movement.
 
 
 
List of Optional Papers for Main Examination
 
       
 
Code No.
Subject
  Code No.
Subject
01 Agriculture   16 Geology
02 Animal Husbandary and Veterinary Science   17 Political Science and International Relations
03 Zoology   18 Public Administration
04 Botany   19 Sociology
05 Chemistry   20 Criminology and Forensic Science
06 Physics   21 Psychology
07 Mathematics   22 Philosophy
08 Statistics   23 Law
09 Civil Engineering   24 Hindi literature
10 Electrical Engineering   25 English literature
11 Mechanical Engineering   26 Sanskrit literature
12 Commerce & Accountancy   27 Urdu literature
13 Economics   28 Anthropology
14 History   29 Military Science
15 Geography      

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