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KPSC MAINS WORKSHOP

BY

DR ARJUN BOPANNA

Dr. SAHANA HADIMANI. Assistant commissioner (K.A.S)

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KPSC MAINS EXAMINATION

TEAM NammaKPSC

Main Examination- Pattern............................................................................................................... 2

Mains overview ................................................................................................................................ 3

Optional subject ............................................................................................................................... 4

Syllabi for the Mains Examination .................................................................................................... 5

Reference Materials for KPSC Mains Examination .......................................................................... 15

Our Programme ............................................................................................................................. 21

Our Team ....................................................................................................................................... 28

Key words....................................................................................................................................... 29

2014 KPSC Mains Paper .................................................................................................................. 31

Main Examination- Pattern

It will consist of written examination and an interview test.

The written examination will consist of 9 papers of conventional essay type

out of which two papers will be of qualifying in nature.

Marks obtained for all the compulsory papers (Paper-I to Paper-VlI) and Marks

obtained in Interview for Personality Test will be counted for ranking.

Candidates who obtain such minimum qualifying marks in the written part of the

Main Examination as may be fixed by the Commission at their discretion, shall be

summoned by them for an interview for a Personality Test

The interview will carry 200 marks (with no minimum qualifying marks).

Marks thus obtained by the candidates in the Main Examination (written part as

well as interview) would determine their final ranking. Candidates will be allotted

to the various services keeping in view their ranks in the Examination and the

preferences expressed by them for the various services and posts.


Mains overview

Qualifying Papers :150Marks each

Paper-A: Kannada

Paper-B: English

Papers No.of

Sections Kannada/ English)

Total Marks per Section

Total Marks per Paper

Duration

Paper-I: Essays Two Essays (in kannada/English) Essay- 1:Topic of International /NationalImportance Essay- 2: Topic of State Importance/ Local Importance

Two Essays

125 each

Essay

250

3 Hrs

Paper-II: General Studies 1 1. History & Cultural Heritage (India and Karnataka) 2. Social & Political Perspective. 3. Indian Economy-PlanningRural Development Data Collection-AnalysisInterpretation.

Three Sections

80/85

250

3 Hrs

Paper-III: General Studies 2 1. Physical Features and Natural Resources. 2. Overview of Indian Constitution. 3. Public Administration & Management, International Relations.

Three Sections

80/85

250

3 Hrs

Paper-IV: General Studies 3 1.Role and Impact of Science and Technology in Development of India, Information Technology in Public Domain. 2. Advancement and Modern Trends In Natural Science, Life Science, Agriculture, Science, Health and Hygiene

Three Sections

80/85

250

3 Hrs


3. Challenges and Issues of Development on Environment and Ecology.

Paper-V: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude Three

Sections

80/85

250

3 Hrs Paper-VI: Optional Subject - Paper 1

250 3 Hrs

Paper-VII: Optional Subject - Paper 2

250 3 Hrs

Total 1750

Personality Test 200

Grand Total

1950

Optional subject

Candidates may choose any one of the optional subject from amongst the list of

subjects

1. Agriculture, Agriculture Marketing, Sericulture and Cooperation 2. Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Sciences and Fisheries 3. Anthropology 4. Botany 5. Chemistry 6. Civil Engineering 7. Commerce and Accountancy 8. Economics 9. Electrical Engineering 10. Geography 11. Geology 12. History 13. Law 14. Management 15. Mathematics 16. Mechanical Engineering 17. Philosophy 18. Physics 19. Political Science and International Relations 20. Psychology 21. Public Administration 22. Sociology 23. Statistics 24. Zoology 25. Rural Development and Co-operation 26. Literature of any one of the following Languages- English/ Hindi/ Kannada/ Urdu


Syllabi for the Mains Examination

Qualifying paper Kannada and English The aim of the paper is to test the candidate’s ability to read and understand serious

discursive prose and to express his ideas clearly and correctly in Kannada and English. The pattern of questions would be broadly as follows

PAPER – I Essay (250 Marks/3 Hours) Two Essays (in Kannada/English Language), 125 marks each Essay – 1: Topics of International / National Importance, Essay – 2: Topic of State Importance / Local Importance

PAPER - II General Studies 1

Section - I : History and Cultural Heritage (India & Karnataka ) - (6 Units) Unit 1: Cultural Heritage of India (select areas and topics) (i) Indus Civilization – Distinction between Indus Civilization and Vedic Civilization– Evolution of Varna, Jathi/caste system – Religious condition – emergence of religious movements. (ii) Literature: Sanskrit Literature (Ancient) : Vedic Literature, the epics and the Puranas: their impact on the life and culture of the Indian People; Prose works on polity, ethics (neeti), popular stories and Pancha Tantra (only important works); Mughal contributions to literature. (iii) Science and Technology: Mathematics, Astronomy, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Physiology and Medicine (including Surgery), Ship-building, Mining and Metallurgy, Engineering and Architecture. (iv) Arts (Excluding Karnataka): The Maurya and Gupta periods; The Khajuraho temples; Jain temples at Mount Abu and the Odishyan temples; Pallava, Chola and Pandyan contributions. The Mughal architecture; Cathedral architecture: Bom Jesus-Old Goa, St. Paul’s- Kolkata and St. Thomas- Chennai. Painting : Ajanta frescoes; Mughal and Rajput schools of painting. Dance and Music: Classical music and dance; Mughal contributions to music. Folk arts of India.


(v) India’s cultural contributions to the outside world: Central Asia, China, Japan, South-East Asia and Sri Lanka. (vi) Religions of India-

(i) Hindu Dharma: General characteristics and some common beliefs – Purusharthas– rituals and ethics – festivals and sacred days – pilgrimage and fairs. Hindu sects: Hinduism as a federation of various sects – Shaiva, Vaishnava and Shakta. Philosophy of the Upanishad and the BhagavadGita – Yoga Philosophy of Pathanjali. (ii) Jainism: Principles – Ratnatraya, code of morals, Equality (samana), Ahimsa,. Sects: Digambara and Swethambara. (iii) Buddhism: Principles – Four noble truths, The Eight – fold path, Nirvana, Moral doctrines. Sects: Hinayana and Mahayana (iv) Christianity: Teachings of Jesus Christ. Christian doctrines and theology. Groups in Christianity – The Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern orthodox churches and the Protestants churches. Missionary activities in India (v) Islam: Principles and practices – God, Confession of Faith, Five “Pillars of Islam”, sacred places and days, the family system and the shariah, Sufis of Karnataka, Sects: Shia and Sunni. (vi) Sikhism: Principles and practices and its Evolution.

Unit 2 : Toward transforming Indian Society : Major schools of thought. Modern Indian History – from the beginning of 19th Century, Reforms and Reformers,

1. Eradication of Social and religious wrongs 2. The Vedas for all – The Casteless society 3. Ideal of service 4. Emancipation of the Depressed class 5. “Two-Nation” theory and Islamic revivalism 6. Empowerment of the Depressed class through religion and education 7. Hindutva and Patriotism 8. The Dravida Movement 9. Struggle for emancipation of Dalits and their empowerment 10. Socialist approach and Total Revolution 11. Gram Swaraj, Satyagraha and Bhoodana

Unit 3 : From Kadambas to the Hoysalas. (i) Antiquity of Karnataka; Kannada language and literature; Extent of Kannadanadu; State and District Gazetteers; Museums and Archives in Karnataka; Preservation and protection of historical monuments – work of Archaeological Survey of India – World Heritage Sites in Karnataka. (ii) From Kadambas to the Hoysalas : Contributions to Architecture, sculpture, literature and religion. Unit 4 : The Vijayanagara Empire and thereafter (1336-1799). (i) Vijayanagara Empire: Origin, aims and aspiration of the Empire – Vidyaranya. Political history : Harihara, Bukka, Immadi Devaraya, Krishnadevaraya and Aliya Ramaraya – The battle of Talikote and its consequences. Glory of the capital – Administration – Society, economy and religion; Arts: Painting; Music, Dance, Literature, Architecture and Sculpture; Foreign accounts of Vijayanagara. (ii) Religious sects: Shankaracharya, Ramanujacharya, Madhwacharya – Sri Basaveshvara, Veerashaivism and Vachana movement – Haridasa movement – Kalamukha, Shakta and Pashupatha sects. (iii) The Bahman Shahis : Mahamud Gawan - Contributions of the Bahamani – Adil Shahis of Bijapur: Contributions to literature and architecture – Sufis in Karnataka. (iv) ChikkadevarajaWodeyar – Contributions; The Nayakas of Keladi and Chitradurga; Rani Chennamma&SangolliRayanna of Kittur, The YalahankaNadaprabhu; Hyder Ali and Tippu Sultan (1761-1799).


Unit 5 : Modern Mysore (1799-1947). (i) Krishna raja Wodeyarlll – his contributions; (ii) Armed rebellion in Karnataka against the British in Karnataka (iii) Commissioner’s Rule (1831-1881) (iv) Nizam’s rule in Hyderabad – Karnataka (v) Progress of Mysore under the Dewans. Unit 6 : Freedom Movement in Karnataka and Unification (1885-1956). (i) Rise of Nationalism; Pre-Gandhian era (1885-1920); Gandhian era (1920-1948). (ii) Freedom movement in Hyderabad – Karnataka (iii) Important personalities in Freedom Struggle. (iv) Unification of Karnataka; Causes for the rise of unification movement – AlurVenkatrao – Role of literacy, cultural associations and print media – Three stages in the unification of Karnataka (1947-1956). (v) Social and Cultural developments: Spread of education by missionary and voluntary bodies – printing and the press – Literary and Scholarly studies – New literary genres in kannada literature – Backward Class movement – Miller Committee Report, Folk arts of Karnataka. Section II - Social and Political Perspective - ( 7 units )

1. Post Independent Karnataka

– Towards Political Consolidation – Attempts of Successive Governments – Backward Classes and Social Justice – Reports of : Havnur Committee - Venkataswamy Committee – Chinnappa Reddy Committee – Recent Trends – Dalit Movement – DevarajaUrs and Land Reforms. Language Issue: Gokak Movement – Issues and Perspectives. Inter-State Disputes - Boundary Disputes – Mahajan Committee Report and its impact – Water Disputes - Farmer’s Movement, Regional Imbalance &Nanjundappa committee Report.

2. Social Change and Movements –Social structure and social change, Theories of Social Change, Social Disorganisation and Social movements, directed social change, social policy and social development.

3. Social Change and Modernisation - Problems of role conflict – intergenerational gap, youth unrest & commercialization of education, emergence of India as Educational Force - changing status of women and social movements, industrialization and urbanization, role of pressure groups, Sanskritisation, westernisation and modernization - Modernism versus traditionalism. Current social evils – fundamentalism and terrorism, Naxalism, Nepotism, corruption, and black money.

4. Government and Political System – Legislature, Executive and Judiciary, functioning of democratic political system in a traditional society, political party and their social composition.

5. Decentralisation of power – Decentralisation of power and political participation. Union Government, Parliament, Cabinet, Supreme court, Judicial review, Center-State relations, State government, role of Governor, Panchayathi raj, class and caste in Indian politics, politics of regionalism, linguism, and communalism. Problems of secularisation policy and national integration, Political participation & voting, vote bank politics.

6. Socio Economic System – The Jajmani system and its bearing on traditional society. Market Economy and its social consequences, Occupational diversification and social structure, Profession and professionalisation, role of trade unions, social determinants and consequence of economical development, economic inequalities, exploitation and corruption, Globalisation and its social impact.


7. Rural Social system and Rural Development – Socio cultural dimensions of village community, traditional power structure, democratization and leadership, poverty, indebtedness, bonded labour, social consequences of land reforms, Rural development projects, green revolution, new strategies of rural development, the changing rural scene.

Section III – Indian Economy – Planning- Rural Development (8 units)

1. Indian Economy – Post independence growth - experience of agriculture, industry and tertiary sectors, growth and distributive justice. Poverty and inequality, Growth of Karnataka Economy during the plan era, growth and sectoral changes and linkages in the State Economy.

2. India and International economic relations– Growth and trade – volume, composition and direction of exports and imports, domestic and foreign capital in economic development, changes in India’s foreign trade policy, balance of payments and foreign exchange. Karnataka’s exports – volume, composition, and direction.

3. Development patterns and disparities among regions and between rural and urban areas, public policies to mitigate disparities, prospects and problems of Special economic zones. Development disparities in Karnataka and public policies, Redressel of development disparities. Regional development boards.

4. Planning – Planning goals, objectives and approaches, achievements and failures of five year plans (I to VII Five year plans). Development plans under the new economic policies regime (VIII Five year plan onwards). Planning in Karnataka.

5. Decentralization – pros and cons of top-down planning and bottom-up planning, planning mechanism and experience in Panchayathi raj institutions, planning and capacity building, planning and financing. Decentralized planning in Karnataka, Resource mobilization and devolution. District Planning Committee, State finances and local finances. State finance commission.

6. Rural Development – Importance of agriculture in the national economy, Gandhian approach to rural development and land reforms, size of farms and productivity, problems of irrigation and dry land farming, food security, rural credit, agricultural marketing, agricultural labour, rural industries and employment. Agricultural problems in Karnataka, Rural Economic infrastructure (Energy, Irrigation, Transport, Communication, Markets), Rural Social Infrastructure - Housing, Drinking water, Sanitation & Drainage, Rural Health systems and their delivery. Development of Economic and Social infrastructure in Karnataka, Rural markets in Karnataka. Rural housing and health care schemes in Karnataka.

7. Rural Development Initiatives – Poverty Alleviation-cum-Employment generation Programmes, Five Year Plan and inclusive growth, rural financial institutions, Development and conservation of common property resources in rural areas – village grasslands and woods, water bodies, Provision of urban amenities in rural areas (PURA). Rural Development schemes in Karnataka, self help groups and micro finance institutions in Karnataka, External assistance for rural tank rejuvenation, drinking water, sanitation and health care in Karnataka.

8. Data Collection Analysis- Interpretation- Collection, Interpretat ion and Appreciation of Statistical Data- Study of Graphs and Charts:– Bar Graphs, Line Graphs and Pie Charts- Problems Based


on Tabular and Diagrammatical Data- Data Sufficiency in Statistics- Problems Based on Probability- Permutations and Combinations-Quantitative Aptitude – Number Sequences, Series, Averages, Number Systems, Ratio and Proportion, Profit and Loss, Percentages, Time and work, Speed-Time-Distance, Simple Interest, Analytical and Critical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension

PAPER - III General Studies 2

Section I - Physical Features and Natural Resources GEOGRAPHY OF THE WORLD

1. Lithosphere-Place of Earth in the Solar System, Rocks, Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Plate tectonics, Agents of Erosion. Atmosphere - Structure and Composition –Elements of Climate and weather – Broad Climatic types. Hydrosphere - World Oceans Salinity – Ocean currents and Tides – Ocean Deposits.

2. Physiography of Continents and Demographic distribution - Mountains, Rivers, Forests, Grass lands, Deserts, Human Races, Population Change, distribution and demographic transition, density, sex ratio, quality of life, life expectancy, literacy, standard of living and migration.

GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA 3. Physiography of India

– Climate, Rivers, Soil, Natural vegetation. Mineral Resources: Iron ore and Manganese - Copper and Bauxite Coal, Petroleum and Natural Gas, Nuclear Deposits. Major crops- Distribution and production of cereals, millets, oilseeds, plantation crops, commercial crops. Indian Demography – Growth, Composition, Distribution, Density, Human Development Index. Demographic Database.

4. Industrial Planning and Development : Growth and Distribution of Major, Medium, Small and Tiny Industries – Industrial regions of India. Industrial infrastructure - Railways, Roads, and Ports. Backward regions and rural industrialisaton. Regional Planning and Development -Tribal and hill areas, drought prone areas, command areas and river basins. Classification of Towns and Cities. Urban Structure.

GEOGRAPHY OF KARNATAKA 5. Physiographic divisions

– Climate, Rivers, rainfall distribution, Natural vegetation and Soil. Agriculture and Agro climatic regions, Major crops, Plantation and commercial crops of Karnataka. Mineral Resources of Karnataka. Sources of Power (Hydro, Thermal, Solar, Nuclear and Wind). Major, Medium and Small Scale industries, Agro based Industries. Transportation and Communication Systems in Karnataka. Geographic information system .

6. Urban Land use Policy and Urbanisation- Demographic features Literacy and Urbanisation. Population Problems and policies, Literacy, City classification and urban spheres of influence, rural urban fringe, problems of urban growth. Land use, Town planning, slums and urban housing. Intra and Inter regional trade and the role of rural Market centers

Section II - Overview of Indian Constitution (7 units)


1. Nature of the Constitution-Constitutional developments, , salient features of Constitution:

Preamble, Directive Principles of State Policy, Indian federation, etc., 2. Fundamental rights

– Right to Equality, Right to Freedom, Right against exploitation, Right to freedom of religion, Cultural and Educational rights, Right to Constitutional remedies. Reasonable restrictions - Provision for schedule caste, schedule tribe and minorities, Reservations for SC/ST and OBC’s, preventions of SC/ST Atrocities Act, National and State SC/ST Commission

3. Distribution of Legislative powers – Between the Union and the State, Administrative and Financial relations between the union and the states, Powers and functions of constitutional bodies. Powers and Functions – Governor, Council of Ministers and Cabinet, Judicial remedies.

4. Unicameral and Bicameral legislations– Functions and crisis of accountability, delegated legislation, Legislative procedure and committees of legislature, legislative and judicial control over the delegated legislation, judicial review of administrative action. Comptroller and Auditor General of India, Attorney General of India.

5. Important Amendments of the Constitution – Basic structure theory, Emergency provisions and decentralization, Panchayathi raj, Seventy-third and Seventy-fourth amendments etc.,

6. Welfare mechanism in India – Directive principles of State policy and their relationships, Right to property, Election Commission, Public Service Commissions, Women’s commission, National and State Minorities commission, Backward Commission, Human Rights Commission, Information Commission, Finance Commission, Planning Commission, National Development Council.

7. Services under the Union and State – Constitutional provisions relating to Government and public servants.

Section III- Public Administration and Management – International Relations ( 7 Units)

1. Private and Public Administration – its role in society, Public Administration as an art and a science, New Public Administration and New Public Management. Responsive Administration. Difference between administration and management. Difference between public and private administration.

2. Structure of Organisation – Personnel, Financial, Administrative Law, Maintenance of Law and Order, Administration for Welfare. Issues of Areas in Indian Administration. Development Administration.

3. Organisational Behaviour and Management Concepts; Organisation structure, systems, Processes, Strategies, Policies and Objectives, Decision making, Communication, Centralisation, Decentralisation, Delegation of authority, Responsibility, Control.

4. Formal and informal Organisation,– Functional management: Finance, HR, Marketing, Production, Leadership and Motivation.

5. Management Tools and Techniques: Decision making under uncertainty, PERT & CPM, PIME, POSD-CORB, SWOT Analysis, Performance Standards and appraisal, PDCA Cycle, Personnel Policies, M


anpower - Policy and Planning, Training and Development, Conflict Management, Management of change and development. Team Building, quality tools (Brain Storming, nominal group technique, pareto chart, fishbone diagram and process chart).

6. Administrative Reforms, Ethics and Values in Public Service, Public Relations, Good Governance, Accountability and control, Program monitoring and evaluation, Lokpal and Lokayukta, Redressel of Citizens grievances, District Administration and Panchayathi Raj System, Law and Order and Development Functions, Development Programmes. Welfare Programmes for SC/ST and women. People’s participation. Administrative Reforms Commissions - Central and State.

7. United Nations and Specialised Agencies, Other International Organisations and Agencies - Origin and development of UNO – Role in International Relations, General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council, Trusteeship Council, International Court of Justice, UN and Peace Keeping Operations, UN and Disarmaments, Future of UN. Special Agencies like WHO, ILO, FAO etc., International Organisations like IMF, World Bank, ADB, WTO, EU, ASEAN, SAARC, AU, NATO, NAM, OPEC, G-8, IAEA, etc., Role of Developing countries in International Relations, India and her Neighbours. Etc.,

PAPER – IV General Studies 3

Section-I, Role and Impact of Science and Technology in Development of Indian, Information Technology In Public Domain 1. Basics of Science and Technology. Classical and emerging areas of science and Technology (S&T)- Value Addition by Science & Technology- Current Science & Technology developments in India and Importance of Science & Technology as an engine for national development- Industrial development & Urbanization- National policy of Science & Technology ; changes in policy from time to time ; Technology missions- ICT: Basics Computers, Communication, Telephone and Television- Broadband, Internet, & Web-IT industries, BPO, economic & employment growth- E-governance, E-commerce & E-learning- IT& Rural applications, Digital divide & its prevention- Computers in Mass Media. 2.SPACE Science and Technology

A brief history of global space programmes, and current space programmes. Space programme in India- INSAT, IRS systems, EDUSAT, and Chandrayana-1, Etc., and future

programme. Application

of Space technology in India with special references to Educational, Agricultural and Other Rural Developmental Activities.

3. Energy Resources Indian Energy scenario- Hydel, Thermal, Nuclear, & Renewable; their potential, harnessing &

options.


Importance of renewable resources- Solar, Wind, Small/ Mini/ Micro Hydel, Biomass, Waste based, Geothermal, Tidal, Hydrogen& Fuel cells.

Enabling legislations, financial and procedural incentives, and business opportunities for investors.

4. Disasters, Pests and Pollution Climatic Change – floods, cyclone, tsunami, natural and manmade disasters and disaster

management. Crop science in India, Fertilizers, Control of Pests and Crop Diseases. Safe Drinking water & supply. Sanitation and Waste disposal Urbanization, Industrialization, and Pollution control.

5. Related Perceptions Universalizing Science and Technology literacy; Technology with a Human Face Human Development Index (HDI) Contribution to Growth of GDP Facing Global competition Preservation & promotion of culture and indigenous knowledge

6. Knowledge Society Human capital, its power, imparting education, Skill, & Values. Role of Knowledge for Economic growth, Social development, Cultural enrichment & political

empowerment. Achieving goals around Knowledge: Eradication of poverty; Universal primary education;

Gender equality. 7. Rural Upliftment and Science & Technology

Advance Infrastructure in Rural Areas, Establishing Physical, Electronic, Knowledge, & Economic Connectivity.

Regional Language: Usage in ICT Horticulture:

Hybrid seed production with R&D; Set up Fruit and vegetable processing plants, packaging & Marketing.

Agro Food Processing: Forming village clusters and establishing Food Storage, Food Processing, and Food

Packaging & Marketing. Bio-fuel cultivation and extraction Scientific Water harvesting.

Section II: Advancement and Modern Trends in Natural Sciences, Life Sciences, Agricultural Science, Health and Hygiene -(7 Units) 1. Natural Science

Plants - crop plants, forest species, medicinal and aromatic plants, usefulness of plants and human affairs (utility), photosynthesis, transpiration, harmful plants. Common classification of animals - domestic and wild animals. Usefulness of animals and human affairs (utility).

Microorganisms: Common bacteria, virus, fungi and their beneficial and harmful effect on mankind.

2. Agriculture Science Agriculture

scenario and importance of agriculture in the national and state Crop production and protection. Chemical Fertilizers and Vermi compost. Cost benefit and investment analysis of agricultural enterprises.


Programmes for production and productivity enhancement - green, white, yellow, blue Recent trends in organic farming and farm mechanization. Farming systems and sustainability. Agro-processing and agro-based industries.

Post-harvest technology and value addition. Management of land and water resources. 3. Horticulture and Sericulture

Importance of Horticulture-floriculture, vegetables, fruits, plantation crops, spices, aromatic and medicinal plants. Hi- tech horticulture (green / poly house cultivation). Post-harvest management and value

Special promotional programmes for horticulture development. Sericulture: Importance of sericulture in India and Karnataka, distribution of mulberry and non-

mulberry sericulture (area, production and productivity across states), cocoon production. 4. Initiatives in Biotechnology

Concept of biotechnology, introduction and application of genetic engineering and stem cells research. Molecular breeding and marker assisted selection. Transgenic plants (genetically modified) and their beneficial and harmful effects on environment and Biotechnology in agriculture (bio-fertilizers, bio-pesticides, bio-fuels, tissue culture, cloning).

Food bio-technology, food safety and microbial standards, food quality standards, food laws and regulations.

5. Animal Husbandry (veterinary, dairy and fishery sciences) Importance of livestock in the national and state economy. Important exotic and Indian breeds of cattle,

buffalo, sheep, goat, swine and poultry. Milk production management and dairy Milk Cooperative Unions and their role in rural economy-

AMUL, KMF. Fisheries resources in India-

Marine fisheries resources and potential, exclusive economic zone of India, coastal aquaculture and Mari Inland water resources, commercially important fishes, responsible fishing. Ornamental fish production. Value addition of livestock products and quality control.

6. Agriculture development policies, programmes and trade Salient

Features of National and Karnataka state agricultural policies, Agriculture Price Policy, National Seed Policy, Agricultural Credit Policy, National Agricultural Research System (NARS).

Farmers welfare programmes in India, Farm women development programmes, Agriculture under Five Year Plans, Development / strengthening of agricultural marketing infrastructure-Grading and Standardization, Crop Insurance Scheme-National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS), Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (WBCIS), Food Security, National Watershed Development Programme, Export potential of agriculture-horticulture-livestock

Commercialization and globalization of agriculture- WTO, AoA (Agreement on Agriculture). 7. Health and Hygiene

Human - Digestive, circulatory, respiratory, excretory and reproductive systems. Allopathic, Indian System of Medicine, Naturopathy and Yoga (AYUSH), NRHM, National HIV Programme, Tuberculosis programme, P and SM (Preventive and Social Medicine), Diseases - Communicable diseases, epidemic diseases, endemic diseases, vector borne diseases.

Basic knowledge of infections caused by different groups of microorganisms – Gastroenteritis, cholera, tuberculosis, malaria, viral infections, HIV, encephalitis, chikungunya, bird flu, dengue, preventive measures during out breaks.

Vaccines, introduction to immunity, production of DPT and rabies vaccine and hepatitis Application of immunological methods in diagnosis. Health awareness Programme, Etc.,

Section – III Challenges and Issues of Development on Environment & Ecology (6 units) 1. Environmental Segments:

Promotion and protection –forest conservation and


Protection of Wild Life, Project Tiger, National parks and Sanctuaries, Impact of mining on forest and environment. Red Data Book: Endangered species, Eco Tourism and any other related current issues.

2. Natural Resources: Forest - Types and conservation of forest and forest resources. Water resources-flood and drought occurrences, water resource management, Land resources. Rain water harvesting, Infrastructure development – Dams, Roads, Rails, Bridges, Industry,urbanization and waste water management, acquisition and rehabilitation and other issues due to human interventions and any other related current issues. 3. Eco System and Biodiversity Ecology – Basic concepts of ecology, Eco System, Food Chain, Biodiversity and its conservation, Hot spots of Biodiversity, threats to diversity, forest sustainable development and management, any other related current issues, IPR. 4. Environment Pollution and Solid Waste Management: Air Pollution, Water pollution, Soil Pollution, Noise Pollution and remedies. Solid waste Management- Types of Solid waste management, factors affecting the solid waste generation, Impact of solid waste, Recycling and reuse. Any other related Current issues. Environment protection Act, Air (prevention and control of pollution), water (prevention and control of pollution), water pollution Cess Act. 5. Role of Information Technology in Environment and Human Health: Global Environmental issues like Climate change, acid rains, global warming, wasteland reclamation, watershed management, watershed approach for sustainable development, linking of rivers, water crisis. Any other related current issues. 6. State community-civil society interface, Joint forest management system: community participation, Development, Displacement and Rehabilitation. Disaster Management, Sustainable Forest Development. Flood, earthquake, drought, tsunami, Global warming – Ozone layer, CFC, carbon credit.

PAPER – V General Studies 4

Section-I: Ethics Essence, determinants and consequences of ethics in human action, dimensions of ethics, ethics in

private and public relationships. Ethics in public administration, status and problems, ethical dilemmas in government and private

institutions, laws, rules, regulations and conscience as source of ethical guidance; Accountability and ethical governance, strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance, ethical

issues in international relations and funding, corporate governance; Concept of public service, philosophical basis of governance, information sharing and transparen

cy in government, Right to Information, codes of ethics, codes of conduct, citizen charters, work culture, quality of service delivery, utilization of public fund, challenges of corruption.

Human values- lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers, administrators, Role of family, society, and educational institutions in inculcating values.

Section-II: Integrity Integrity, impartiality and non- partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy,

tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections, Section-III: Aptitude

Aptitude and foundational values for civil service, Content,structure, function, its relation with thoughts and behaviour, moral and political attitudes, social influence and persuasion, Aptitude and foundational values for civil service, emotional intelligence and their utilities and application in administration and governance, contributions of moral thinkers from India and the world.

Case studies of above issues.


Reference Materials for KPSC Mains Examination

GS PAPER-1

SECTION 1 (Culture and History)

Unit

1 Indian Culture

Facets of Indian Culture - by Spectrum; www.ccrtindia.gov.in;

Online Courses - www.nios.ac.in and Arts of India –NCERT: An

Introduction to Indian Art (Class XI)

Unit

2 Social Reforms

Social Movements and Politics in India (IGNOU MPSE-007)/

Spectrum Modern Indian History

Unit

3

Kadambas to

Hoysalas

Handbook of Karnataka 2015 - Chapter 2, Chapter 13/ History of

Karnataka by Suryanath Kamath

Unit

4

Vijayanagara

Empire and

After History of Karnataka by Suryanath Kamath

Unit

5 Modern Mysore History of Karnataka by Suryanath Kamath/ Prelims class Notes

Unit

6

Freedom

movement in

Karnataka and

Unification History of Karnataka by Suryanath Kamath/ Prelims class Notes

SECTION 2 (Social and Political Perspective)

Unit

1

Post

Independent

Karnataka

www.nammakpsc.com, History of Karnataka by Suryanath

Kamath

Unit

2

Social change

and movements

Social Change and Development in India - NCERT Class 12; Social

Problems In India – Ram Ahuja

Unit

3

Social change

and

modernisation Social Problems In India – Ram Ahuja; www.sociologyguide.com ;

Unit

4

Government

and politcal

system

Our Constitution- An Introduction to India’s Constitution and

Constitutional Law by Subhash C. Kashyap; Indian polity by

laxmikanth


Unit

5

Decentralisation

of Power

Indian Public Administration by Ramesh Arora and Goyal;

Panchayati Raj in India by M Aslam (NBT)

Unit

6

Socio Economic

system

Our Constitution- An Introduction to India’s Constitution and

Constitutional Law by Subhash C. Kashyap

Unit

7

Rural Social

system and

Rural

Development Rural Development - Indian Context (IGNOU MRD-101)

SECTION 3 (Indian Economy)

Unit

1 Indian Economy

Prelims class Notes/ Indian Economy by Dr Arjun Bopanna;

Karnataka Handbook - Chaper VIII

Unit

2

Indian and

International

Economic

Relations

Prelims class Notes (WTO, WB, BRICS, AIIB, IMF, BOP etc) / Indian

Economy by Dr Arjun Bopanna

Unit

3

Development

Patterns Economic Survey of Karnataka 2016-17

Unit

4 Planning Prelims class Notes/ nammakpsc.com(economic section)

Unit

5 Decentralisation

Decentralisation and Local Governance (IGNOU MPA-016 )/

Laxmikanth Polity

Unit

6

Rural

Development

Rural Development - Indian Context(IGNOU MRD-101), Economic

Survey of Karnataka 2014-15 (Chapter 5-Rural Dev)

Unit

7

Rural

Development

Initiatives

Rural Development Programmes(IGNOU MRD-102)/

www.nammakpsc.com (Rural development- Karnataka

programme)/ Karntaka Economic Survey

Unit

8

Data Collection

Analysis and

Interpretation Statistics for Economics - NCERT Class XI/ statistics spectrum

PAPER 2

SECTION 1 (Geography)

Unit

1 Lithosphere

NCERT- FUNDAMENTAL OF PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY- CLASS-11/

Prelims Material


Unit

2

Physiography of

Continents and

Demographic

distribution NCERT- 11 AND 12/ Prelims class Notes/ Prelims Material

Unit

3

Physiography of

India

NCERT- INDIAN PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY-CLASS 11/ Prelims class

Notes/Material

Unit

4

Industrial

Planning and

Development

India: A Comprehensive Geograpgy by D.R Khullar (selective

chapters)

Unit

5

Karnataka -

Physiographic

Divisions

Karnataka Handbook (Introduction); Karnataka Geography by Dr.

Ranganatha/ Prelims material

Unit

6

Karnataka -

Urban land use

policy and

urbanisation

www.nammakpsc.com ( urban development)

Karnataka Handbook; Economic Survey of Karnataka 2016-17

(Chapter- Urban Development)

SECTION 2 (Indian Constitution)

Unit

1

Nature of Indian

Constitution

Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth; Our Constitution- An Introduction

to India’s Constitution and Constitutional Law by Subhash C.

Kashyap

Unit

2

Fundamental

Rights



Kashyap

Unit

3

Distribution of

Legislative

Powers



Kashyap

Unit

4

Unicameral and

Bicameral

legislations



Kashyap

Unit

5

Important

Amendments of

the Constitution



Kashyap


Unit

6

Welfare

mechanism in

India Government Programmes- Prelims/ www.nammakpsc.com

Unit

7

Services under

the Union and

State Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth

SECTION 3 (Public Administration)

Unit

1

Private and

Public

Administration

Public Administration: Concepts and Theories by S P Naidu

(Relevant Chapters)

Unit

2

Organisational

Behaviour and

Management

Concepts Public Administration by M Laxmikanth (Relevant Chapters)

Unit

3

Formal and

informal

Organisation

New Horizons of Public Administration by Mohith Battacharya

(Relevant Chapters)

Unit

4

Management

Tools and

Techniques

New Horizons of Public Administration by Mohith Battacharya

(Techniques of Administrative Improvement)

Unit

5

Administrative

Reforms

Ethics in Governance (4th ARC Report); Indian Public

Administration by Arora and Goyal (Chapter 26)

Unit

6

United Nations

and Specialised

Agencies and IR Class Notes/ Prelims Notes/ Mahithi Monthly Magazine

PAPER 3

SECTION 1 (Science & Technology)

Unit

1

Basics of

Science and

Technology Class Notes ; Science Textbook-NCERT)

Unit

2

SPACE Science

and Technology www.dos.gov.in; www.isro.gov.in ; Class Notes

Unit

3

Energy

Resources

Class Notes; www.mnre.gov.in; www.indiaenergyportal.org;

www.powermin.nic.in

https://en.wikipedia.org/?title=United_Nations


Unit

4

Disasters, Pests

and Pollution

Disaster Management - CBSE; Crisis Management - 3rd Report of

2nd ARC; Class Notes

Unit

5

Related

Perceptions Human Development Index - Wikipedia

Unit

6

Knowledge

Society Class Notes

Unit

7

Rural

Upliftment and

Science &

Technology Class Notes

SECTION 2 (Modern Science)

Unit

1 Natural Science Science - NCERT

Unit

2

Agricultural

Science India Year Book and Ministry Website

Unit

3

Horticulture

and Sericulture India Year Book and Ministry Website

Unit

4

Initiatives in

Biotechnology India Year Book and Ministry Website

Unit

5

Animal

Husbandry

(veterinary,

dairy and

fishery sciences) India Year Book and Ministry Website

Unit

6

Agriculture

development

policies,

programmes

and trade India Year Book and Ministry Website

Unit

7

Health and

Hygiene

India Year Book - Chaper 16 Health and Family Welfare; Science

Textbook (NCERT)

SECTION 3 (Environment)

Unit

1

Environmental

Segments Environment by Shankar IAS


PRELIMS CLASS NOTES

Unit

2

Natural

Resources

Resources and Development (Class 8, NCERT); Our Environment

(Class 7, NCERT)

Unit

3

Eco System and

Biodiversity

Environment by Shankar IAS

PRELIMS CLASS NOTES

Unit

4

Environment

Pollution and

Solid Waste

Management


PRELIMS CLASS NOTES

Unit

5

Role of

Information

Technology in

Environment Environment Textbooks - Class X, XI, XII of ICSE

Unit

6

State

community-civil

society

interface


PAPER-V General Studies- IV: Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude

Ethics,Integrity And Aptitude(Being Efficient and Being Good) by M K mohanthy.

Ethics Integrity and Aptitude by S Chandana.

(Optional) Ethics In Governance – Ramesh Arora.

(Optional) Lexicon For Ethics ,Integrity and Aptitude (civil service chronicle)

Ethics,Integrity And Aptitude By Arihant Publications

Please Note:

These above books are ONLY to be used as reference sources.

Students are expected to use due diligence before buying.

Remember, there is no single source that will cover whole of the

syllabus.

Selective reading and smart work is the key to success.

Practice Answer writing right from the beginning of your preparation.


Our Programme

We have divided the syllabus into 11 MODULES. Each module will be handled by

respective expert faculty. Each module will be followed with answer writing practice.

History and Cultural Heritage (India & Karnataka )

Cultural Heritage of India

Indus Civilization

Vedic Civilization

Literature: Sanskrit Literature/ Vedic Literature/epics and the Puranas/ Mughal

contributions to literature.

Science and Technology in Ancient India

Art (Music, Painting) and Architecture of India

Folk Tradition

India’s cultural contributions to the outside world

Religions of India- Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Sikkhism

Indian Reform Movement:

Caste system- and anti caste movements

The Vedas for all – The Casteless society

Emancipation of the Depressed class

“Two-Nation” theory and Islamic revivalism

Hindutva and Patriotism

The Dravida Movement

Socialist approach and Total Revolution

Gram Swaraj, Satyagraha and Bhoodana

Cultural Heritage of Karnataka

From Kadambas to the Hoysalas : Contributions to Architecture, sculpture,

literature and religion.

Kannada language and literature;

Karnataka Cultural sites and its preservation

Religious sects and movement

Folk arts of Karnataka


Karnataka History

The Vijayanagara Empire and thereafter (1336-1799).

The Bahman Shahis

Wodeyar

The Nayakas of Keladi and Chitradurga; Rani Chennamma & SangolliRayanna of

Kittur, The YalahankaNadaprabhu;

Hyder Ali and Tippu Sultan (1761-1799).

Modern Mysore (1799-1947).

Nizam’s rule in Hyderabad – Karnataka

Freedom Movement in Karnataka and Unification (1885-1956). Social and Cultural development.

Post Independent Karnataka

Society/ Social issues

Social structure and social change

changing status of women and social movements

Caste system and social change

Current social evils - Regionalism, linguism, and communalism.

Globalisation, Westernisation and Modernisation

Changes in traditional society

Socio Economic system of India

Rural Social system and Rural Development

Economy

Economy of India with special focus on Karnataka

Post Independence growth India and Karnataka

India and International economic relations

Development patterns and disparities

Planning in India and Karnataka.

Resource mobilization and devolution.


Rural Development

Agrarian Economy

Approach to rural development

land reforms

rural credit

rural industries and employment

Rural Economic infrastructure

Rural Social Infrastructure

Rural Development Schemes

Social Welfare schemes

Development Initiatives

inclusive growth

Statistics/ GMA

Data Collection Analysis/Interpretation

Data Sufficiency in Statistics

Problems Based on Probability, Permutations and Combinations-

Quantitative Aptitude

Analytical and Critical Reasoning

Reading Comprehension

GEOGRAPHY

Physical Geography

Lithosphere

Atmosphere

Hydrosphere

Physiography of Continents

GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA

Physiography of India

Climate of india

Mineral Resources

Major crops

Industrial distribution


Infrastructure

GEOGRAPHY OF KARNATAKA

Physiographic divisions

Climate of Karnataka

Natural vegetation and Soil.

Agriculture and Agro climatic regions

Mineral Resources of Karnataka

Industries

7. Infrastructure

Human Geography

Demographic distribution

Indian Demography

Demography of Karnataka

Urban Land use Policy and Urbanisation

Population Problems and policies

Land use

Indian Constitution/ polity/ Governance

Constitutional developments

Salient features of Constitution

Fundamental rights

Provision for schedule caste, schedule tribe and minorities

Union and the State

Powers and functions of constitutional bodies

Judiciary

Legislature

Constitutional Amendments

Emergency provisions

Decentralization,

Welfare mechanism in India

Services under the Union and State – Constitutional provisions relating to

Government and public servants.


Public Administration and Management

Private and Public Administration

Structure of Organisation

Issues of Areas in Indian Administration

Development Administration

Organisational Behaviour and Management Concepts

Organisation structure, systems, Processes, Strategies ,

Formal and informal Organisation

Functional management

Management Tools and Techniques

Administrative Reforms

Ethics and Values in Public Service

District Administration and Panchayathi Raj System

Law and Order

Development Functions

International relationships

India and her Neighbours

International Organisation

United Nations and Specialised Agencies

Role of Developing countries in International Relations

Science and Technology

Current Science & Technology developments in India

National policy of Science & Technology

Preservation & promotion of culture and indigenous knowledge

Information and Communication Technology

SPACE Science and Technology

Energy Resources

Knowledge Society

Rural Upliftment and Science & Technology


Natural Science

Agriculture Science

Biotechnology

Animal Husbandry (veterinary, dairy and fishery sciences)

Health and Hygiene

Environment & Ecology and Disaster Management

Environment and ecology

Promotion and protection

Natural Resources:

Eco System and Biodiversity

Environment Pollution

Sanitation and Waste Management:

Role of Information Technology in Environment

Global Environmental issues

watershed management

Development, Displacement and Rehabilitation.

Disaster Management

Global warming, floods, cyclone, tsunami, natural and manmade disasters and disaster

management.

Ethics Integrity and Aptitude

Essence, determinants and consequences of ethics in human action

Dimensions of ethics

Ethics in private and public relationships.

Ethics in public administration

Laws, rules, regulations and conscience as source of ethical guidance

Ethical governance

Ethical issues in international relations

Corporate governance;

Concept of public service


Human values

Lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformer,

administrators

Integrity, impartiality and non- partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public

service, empathy, tolerance and compassion

Aptitude and foundational values for civil service,

Attitudes,

Emotional intelligence

Contributions of moral thinkers from India and the world.

Case studies of above issues.

Please Note:

1. Regular Classes: Weekdays only; 2.5 months programme; We put up the topics

that will be covered well in advance on our notice boards. Students are expected

to read the topics and get familiar with them to better understand the class and

interact with our faculty

2. Current Affairs class/ Value addition class: Keeping in mind the changing pattern

of the exams, we conduct regular current affairs classes or value addition classes.

This will be conducted as per the convenience of our external expert faculty

3. Each subject is conducted module wise.

4. Regular Class tests (essay type) is conducted. Student are expected to attend these

tests, so as to regularly evaluate their preparations and subsequent course

correction if needed.

5. Students can clear their doubts with the faculty after the class.

6. Any changes in class programme will be informed well in advance

7. We will provide Printed material only for Ethics, Integrity and aptitude. With

respect to other subjects institute library facility can be used.

8. Students will be provided free Current affairs Magazine- Mahithi Monthly for 3

months

9. Students can study in the institute during non class hours


Our Team

1. Dr Arjun Bopanna: Programme Director -Indian Polity and Constitution, Economy,

Ethics & Aptitude

2. Dr Sahana Hadimani (AC-KAS-2014 Batch) Environment and Ecology; Science

and Tech, Essay & Ethics

3. Mr Ramesh: (EO-KAS 2011 Batch) Geography

4. Mr Gangadhar (CTO-KAS-2011Batch) Karnataka Geography, Agriculture & Karnataka

Programmes

5. Miss Gayathri: History and Culture

6. Miss Pritha.H (TWSO-KAS-2011 Batch) International Relations

7. Mr Rajesh Ponappa: Science & Tech

8. Mr Sharan Basavaraj: Public Administration and Management

9. Mr Pratik: Aptitude & Statistics

10. Mr Lokesh: Karnataka History and culture

11. Shahed Hashmi- Social issues, Culture, Ethics

12. Mr Adarsh: Student Counsellor/Programme In charge (9886151564)

13. Mr Sudarshan: Student Counsellor/Programme In charge (9886777417)

Grievance Redressal

For grievances, materials, class timings/programmes, tests please contact (10am to 6pm) our management team

Adarsh: 9886151564 Sudarshan: 9886777417 e-mail: [email protected]


Key words

1. Define – Clearly explain the meaning of the word or phrase in simple terms.

Define global warming

A gradual increase in the overall temperature of the earth's atmosphere generally attributed to the greenhouse effect caused by increased levels of carbon dioxide, CFCs, and other pollutants

2. Describe – here go to the details of the topic.

Describe the effects of global warming

A gradual increase in the overall temperature of the earth's atmosphere generally attributed to the greenhouse effect caused by increased levels of carbon dioxide, CFCs, and other pollutants

The effects of global warming are the environmental and social changes caused (directly or indirectly) by human emissions of greenhouse gases.

Environmental changes

Oceans –the effects on oceans include Acidification, Oxygen depletion, Sea level rise,

Ocean temperature rise etc (similarly a single line for others)

Temperature changes

Effects on weather

Extreme weather

Cryosphere

Effect on Social systems

Food supply

Droughts and agriculture

Health

Water resources

Migration and conflict

Benefits of global warming

CO2 fertilisation effect

Human health

Ice-free Northwest Passage

Animal population change


3. Explain- in simple words any given topic should be explained with suitable examples

and data(facts) if available

Explain the impact of global warming.

Same above information but add examples like arctic ice melting or continuous

droughts in India erc

4. Discuss – go a step after describing simple terms and add the pros and cons/ advantages

and disadvantages/ for and against argument for the topic being asked. Further

remember to conclude or give your opinion

Discuss the impacts of global warming.

with Define GW,

Impact on Hydrosphere, atmosphere, lithosphere

How far all these are happening, quote IPCC reports,

and any reference to opposite impact- beneficial

conclude your opinion

5. Write a note – a generic key – try and be as comprehensive as possible. Define it, add

its uses or significance, advantages and disadvantages, recent event if related to the

topic, some suggestions or way forward if relevant

Write a note on global warming.

Can add any recent report, summits(UNFCC), India related measures and few suggestions

if possible to above info

6. Critically analyse- basically it means analyse in detail. So break the topic into various

parts. Each parts should be analysed in detail – give arguments, pros and cons and

evidence for each. Finally link all parts and summarise

Critically analyse the impact of global warming

Focus here is wrt final summarising and linking of parts. Your analysis about global

warming

7. Critically Evaluate or evaluate – “place a value to it”- meaning look at the given

statement and say how far its true or false with evidence for respective arguments.

Finally take a stand or opinion about the topic and justify your stand.

Critically evaluate the measures being taken to address global warming

Eg UNFCC and Kyoto, how far is its successful etc, your opinion


2014 KPSC Mains Paper

Essay

1. Explain the concepts “Demographic Dividend” what are its advantages? Discuss the different

methods of reaping the benefits of Demographic Dividend.

2. Indian democracy despite internal contradictions has emerged stronger in each successive

lection” Explain.

3. Given the Dialogue among the BRICS countries do you think the latter will emerge as new

power block that would challenge the hegemony of the US?

4. “New Social Movements have introduced new discourses into politics but would not be able

to stop the march of globalisation”. Discuss with specific reference to anti- globalisation “.

Discuss with specific reference to anti-globalisation movements in India.

Section-B

5. Discuss the current Agrarian distress in Karnataka. Account for farmer’s suicide in the state.

What measures would you suggest minimising agrarian distress?

6. “Regional Political parties in India are competing with national political parties as alternative

powers”. Analyse.

7. How far this statement “Karnataka is one of the first states to bring paradigm shift in the

realm of land relations by introducing different land reforms” is true? Critically analyse.

8. Justify the need of Article 371(J) of the constitution for the development of Hyderabad

Karnataka. Does this reduce the regional imbalance in Karnataka? Discuss.

General Studies: Paper -1

1. Discuss the ideas which the Satya Shodhaka Samaj articulated and built up a movement to

empower the under privileged classes.

2. Explain the meaning and nature of total revolution and highlight its significance in the socio-

political life of contemporary India.

3. Explain the main features of Sculpture art during Rashtrakuta period.

4. What do you think were the caused for rise of Sufism in Karnataka?

5. Write about the importance of backward class struggle in the Karnataka Independence

movement.

6. Describe different stages of the unification of Karnataka from 1916 to 1956.

7. Elucidate the favourable factors responsible for the upliftment of women status in Modern

India.

8. Explain the nature of Indian party system.


9. Discuss the broad features of financial relations between the union and the state in India.

10. Discuss the 74th constituent amendment related to urban local Governments.

11. Examine the bearings of Jajmani system on the traditional rural society in India and changes

which have influenced the Jajmani system.

12. Define Economic development and discuss the impact of social determinants on economic

development

13. Explain the role of Panchayat Raj in changing the traditional power structure in Rural India.

14. Discuss the growth of Karnataka economy during the plan Era.

15. Critically examine India’s balance of payment trends during 1950-2005 and explain the phase

of crisis during 1990-92

16. Critically evaluate India’s trade policy of “Import liberalisation for export promotion”.

17. What are the major objectives of Special development Plan (SDP) introduced by Government

of Karnataka to reduce regional imbalances? Critically examine the implementation of SDP.

18. India’s Economic development in recent years is services Sector led’. Justify?

19. High cholesterol levels in the blood have been associated with an increased risk of heart

attack and diet seems to affect cholesterol levels. Researchers have found that fats with

higher percentages of monounsaturated fatty acids reduce the cholesterol level in the blood.

The following is the breakdown for some common oils.

Construct a bar chart showing the percentage of monounsaturated in the six oils. Also

prepare a pie chart showing the breakdown of olive oil into the three kinds of fatty acids.

Comment based on the bar and pie charts.

20. A Cricket team of eleven cricketers is to be formed from sixteen cricketers. These sixteen

cricketers include five bowlers and two wicket keepers.

Find the number of ways a team can be chosen if:

(a) There are exactly three bowlers and one wicket keeper.

And

(b) There are the three bowlers and at least one wicket keeper.

Type of Oil Monounsaturated Polyunsaturated Saturated

Olive Oil 72.3% 10.6% 17.1%

Peanut Oil 48.1% 31.5% 20.4%

Butter 30.0% 4.0% 66.0%

Corn Oil 27.6% 57.9% 14.5%

Soybean Oil 23.4% 61.0% 15.6%

Sunflower Oil 13.1% 77.7% 9.2%


GS Paper II

1. Critically analyse the Discretionary powers of Governor.

2. The constitution of India provides strong Central Government and weak States. Discuss.

3. Explain the process of Urbanization with special reference to India

4. Write the salient features of urban fringe.

5. Summarize the factors influencing on the distribution of Ocean Salinity.

6. Narrate the bases for Human racial classification.

7. Elucidate the factors influencing the distribution of population.

8. Explain the powers and functions of Election commission.

9. Explain the socialistic principles of directive principles of state policy.

10. “National development council is a super cabinet.” Examine.

11. Bring out the relationships between Minister and Civil Services in administrating the affairs

of welfare states.

12. Briefly explain the different types of Communication.

13. Explain the significance of planning process in decision making and evaluate the components

of plan.

14. Critically evaluate the problem associated with delegation of authority. Suggest guidelines for

effective delegation.

15. “Leadership is Situational”. In the light of this statement discuss the various theories of

leadership in brief.

16. Give an analysis of soft reformative techniques of monitoring and evaluation in the field of

public Administration.

17. Have the welfare measures implemented by the Government of India from time to time

reformed the condition of SC/ST and woman practically?

18. “Bi cameral legislation protects individual freedom against legislative despotism”. Discuss.

19. Distinguish between “Formal and Informal Organisation?

20. Explain the recent trends in industrial production in Karnataka.

GS Paper III

1. Define global warming and explain its effects.

2. Discuss the precautionary measures to reduce CFCs in the environment.

3. Discuss the role of Civil Society in forest management and its Sustainable development.

4. Discuss the importance of hotspot biodiversity and its development.

5. Discuss the role of information technology on human health.

6. Write a note on sustainable development of water resources.


7. Write a note on the important five National Parks in Karnataka and indicate their location in

respective districts.

8. Write a note on HIV/AIDS and its control measures.

9. Distinguish between polar and equatorial orbits of artificial satellites. Which of the above two

orbit is suitable for a

a. Geostationary satellite

b. Satellite used for weather forecasting

10. Describe the role of fungi in medicine, agriculture and industry.

11. Explain the term recombinant DNA. Write a note on the application of recombinant DNA

technology (RDT)

12. What are renewable and non renewable resources? How are they depleted and protected.

13. What is package technology or Green revolution? Enumerate whether this revolution has

helped to Indian agriculture after independence.

14. Discuss in brief about the Farmers welfare programmes in India.

15. Write about development of Sericulture practice in Karnataka

16. Discuss in detail about the post harvest technology and value addition in agricultural crops.

17. Describe about the Green House cultivation.

18. Write in detail about the national watershed development program.

19. Critically comment on the endangered species in Western Ghats.

20. What is Red list, why is it important to notify the list.

GS Paper IV

1. Explain public service reforms and the need for reform in India

2. Critically analyse the need for ethical service code.

3. Discuss social influence on public service.

4. Explain the relationship between social influence and persuasion.

5. Differentiate Gandhian concepts of Socialism to Marxian concept of socialism.

6. Trace the origin of swadeshi movement and its influence on the attitude of People in India.

7. Explain the essence of ethics in private and public administration.

8. Appropriate utilization of public fund and challenges of corruption are burning issues at

present in public administration. Critically evaluate

9. Describe lessons from the lives and teaching of great leaders help in inculcating human

values with suitable illustrations.

10. Delineate role of integrity and impartiality in public administration.

11. Explain the effect of values its relation with thoughts and behaviour of the Administrator.

12. Give the suitable suggestion for strengthening of ethical and moral values in Governance.

13. Evaluate law, rules, regulation and conscience as source of ethical guidance.

14. Explain the determinants and consequences of ethics in human action with suitable

examples


15. Explain the importance of accountability and ethical governance in public administration.

16. Describe the codes and conducts and quality of service delivery are most important at

present scenario in governance.

17. Write a note on reformers and administrators who are role models for inculcating values.

18. Aptitude and fundamental rules are most essential concepts of civil service Critically

evaluate.

19. Explain the essentials of information sharing and citizen charter in public service.

20. In Public administration tolerance and compassion towards the weaker section help for

better governance. Evaluate with suitable example.

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