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Features

6. Post - Test discussion will be held only for Level - 2 Unit Tests

7. Evaluation of Test Paper within 2 days

5. Current Affairs will be also included in the Unit Tests

4. Availability of Study Materials in both Tamil and English only for Level - 1 Unit Tests

3. Level - 2 Unit Tests will be based on High level Analytical Questions

1. Our Test Series Consists of Level - 1 and Level - 2 Units Tests

2. Level - 1 Unit Tests Consists of Factual Questions and Analytical Questions

TESTPAPER - I PAPER - II PAPER - III

TOTAL

Level - 1 Unit Test

Revision Test

Level - 2 Unit Test

9

2

4

8

2

4

8

2

4

25

6

12

1

6

1

2 (6 Test)

50

Current Issues Test

Full Model Test

TOTAL

Post - Test Individual feedback will be given by our Senior faculties and Group - I Toppers

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1. Each Test carries 250 Marks except Eligibility Test.

2. Eligibility Test will be evaluated by Director of Vetrii IAS Study Circle.

3. Every Candidate should write the Eligibility Test mandatorily before proceeding to write Unit Test.

4. Candidate should repeat the Unit Test if they secure less than 125 Marks and also at the Director's Discretion.

5. Candidates will be allowed to write Revision Test only if they have completed respective Unit Tests.

6. Candidates must bring the report card while coming to write test. Otherwise the candidates will not be allowed to write the test

7. Test will be conducted on every Sunday from 10.00 AM to 1.00 PM

@ Do keep the Mobile phone in switch off mode, if found with mobile phone ringing / using; respective

candidate will be sent out of the exam hall and his / her paper will not be evaluated.

@ Do write the answer either in Tamil or in English but not in both. However you may answer the questions in

“Tamil society - Its culture and Heritage” in Paper II either in Tamil or in English

@ Do not indicate any symbols in the answer booklet

@ Do complete the test within allotted time (3hours)

@ Do not bring scientific calculator or any other electronic gadgets to the exam hall

@ Do fill the front page of the answer booklet correctly without fail to ensure paper evaluation.

@ Do avoid overwriting and striking out the answer

@ Do strikeout all the unwritten spaces / blank pages by using pen of the same colour

@ Do avoid usage of pencils or sketch or any other colour pen in the answer booklet.

@ Do not use Bullet Symbols to number the answers

@ Do use only one pen (Fountain pen or Ball point pen or Gel ink) with any one of the two colour inks, viz, Blue

or Black.

@ Do present in the Exam Hall at least 20 minutes before the commencement of the exam

@ Do maintain absolute silence inside the exam hall

w 15 Marks : 75 lines

10 Marks : 42 linesw

@ Do write the answer within the space allocated as below:

w Papers Evaluated by TNPSC Group I Toppers

w Starts On 7th May, Thursday 11.00 a.m.

w Toppers Online Guidance (Google Meet)

w Total Number of Test 15

§ Paper III- Indian Economy

w Weekly 2 Tests (Sunday & Thursday)

§ Paper II - Indian Polity

§ Paper I - Modern History and Indian Culture

w Focus on only 3 subjects

TNPSC GROUP-I MAINS

LOCKDOWN TEST SERIES - 2020 (2 MONTHS)

General Instructions

@ Do write the answer within the space allocated as below:

§ 10 Marks : 1.5 Pages - 42 lines - 150 words

§ 15 Marks : 2.5 Pages - 76 lines - 250 words

@ Every Candidates Should write only Ruled Papers.

@ Do use only one pen (Fountain pen or Ball point pen or Gel ink) with any one of the two colour inks,

viz, Blue or Black.

@ Do avoid usage of pencils or sketch or any other colour pen in the answer booklet.

@ Do not use Bullet Symbols to number the answers.

@ Do not indicate any symbols in the answer booklet.

@ Do write the answer either in Tamil or in English but not in both.

@ Do avoid overwriting and striking out the answer.

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SPECIFIC GUIDELINES

1. Each Test carries 250 Marks except Eligibility Test.

2. Eligibility Test- Free for All Students.

3. Sample answer Sheet and Eligibility Question sets are attached below.

TNPSC GROUP I MAINS LOCKDOWN TEST SERIES (2 MONTHS)

ELIGIBILITY TEST TNPSC GROUP I MAINS LOCKDOWN FREE TEST

TEST NO. SUBJECT & TOPICS

1HISTORY - IAdvent of European invasion - Expansion and consolidation of British rule – Effect of British rule on socio-economic factors - Early uprising against British rule - 1857 Revolt – Socio religious reform movements

2INDIAN POLITY - IConstitution of India: Historical background - Making of the Indian Constitution – Preamble – Salient features of the Indian Constitution – Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties – Directive Principles of State Policy – Schedules to the Indian Constitution. Federalism in India: Centre - State Relations – Centre - State Administrative Relations – Centre - State Legislative Relations and Centre - State Financial Relations.

3ECONOMY - IFeatures of Indian Economy – Demographical profile of India – National Income – Capital formation - NEP (New Economic Policy) - Agriculture – Role of Agriculture – Land reforms – New Agricultural - Strategy – Green Revolution – Price Policy, Public Distribution System (PDS), Subsidy, Food Security– Agricultural Marketing, Crop Insurance, Labour – Rural credit & indebtness – WTO & Agriculture. Public Finance – Sources of Revenue – Tax & Non-Tax Revenue – Canons of taxation – GST – Public expenditure – Public debt – Finance Commission – Fiscal Policy.

4HISTORY - IINational renaissance – Indian national congress (1885 - 1916) - Growth of Militant Movements - (1917 - 1947) Different mode of agitations

5INDIAN POLITY - IIUnion Executive: President, Vice – President, Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Attorney General of India.Union Legislature: Parliament: Lok-Sabha and Rajya-Sabha – Composition, Powers, Functions and Legislative procedures. State Executive: Governor, Chief Minister – Speaker and Council of Ministers, Advocate General of the State. State Legislature: State Legislative Assembly - Organization, Powers and Functions.

6ECONOMY - IIIndustry - Growth - Policy – Role of public sector and disinvestment – Privaitisation and Liberalization – Public Private Partnership (PPP) – SEZs. – MSMEs. – Make in India. Banking & Finance – Banking, Money & Finance – Central Bank – Commercial Bank – NBFIs. - Stock Market – Financial Reforms – Financial Stability – Monetary Policy – RBI & Autonomy. India’s Foreign Trade – BOP, EX-IM Policy, FOREX Market, FDI; Globalization & its impact – Global economic crisis & impact on Indian economy.

7HISTORY - IIIEra of different act & Pacts – Second world war & final phase struggle - Communalism led to partition. Emergence of national leaders, Gandhi, Tagore, Nehru, Netaji, Moulana Abulkalam Azad, Ambedkar and Patel - India since independence.

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INDIAN POLITY - IIIUnion Judiciary: Structure, Powers and Functions of the Supreme Court - Judicial Review - Latest Verdicts. State Judiciary: Organisation, Powers and Functions of High Courts, District Courts and Subordinate Courts. Local Government: Historical Development - Features and working of 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992. Union Territories: Evolution of States and Union Territories - Administration of Union Territories. Special Status to Jammu & Kashmir: Art 370 - Civil Services in India: Historical background - Classification of Civil Services – Recruitment & Training of Civil Servants. State Services: Classification of State Services and Recruitment. Official Language: Constitutional provision - Official Language Act, VIII Schedule to the Constitution. Amendments: Major Amendments to the Indian Constitution.

9ECONOMY - IIINITI Aayog – National Development Council. Infrastructure in India Transport System - Energy – Power – Communication - Social Infrastructure - Science & Technology - R&D. Issues in Indian Economy – Poverty & inequality – Poverty alleviation programmes – MGNREGA – New Welfare programmes for rural poverty – Unemployment – Inflation – Inflation targeting – Sustainable economic growth – Gender issues.

10HISTORY - IVCharacteristics of Indian culture - Unity in diversity - Race, Language, Religion Custom – India : a secular state - Organizations for fine arts, dance, drama, music. Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle - Bharathiar, VOC, Subramania Siva, Rajaji, Periyar and others - Political parties and welfare schemes - Latest diary of events: National and International - National symbols- Eminent personalities & places in news - Sports & Games - Books & Authors - Awards & Honours - Cultural panorama - Latest historical events – Latest terminology - Appointments - who is who?

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INDIAN POLITY - IVPolitical Parties: National & Regional parties, Pressure Groups, Interest Groups, Public Opinion, Mass Media, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and their role. Issue Areas in Indian Administration: Corruption in India - Anti - Corruption Measures- CVC - Lok Adalats -Ombudsman - RTI Act - Minister - Secretary Relationship - Generalist Vs. Specialist controversy. Constitutional and Non-Constitutional Bodies - Composition, Powers and Functions. Profile of States - Defence, National Security and Terrorism – World Organisations - Pacts and Summits. India’s Foreign Policy: Foreign Affairs with Special emphasis on India’s relations with neighbouring countries and in the region - Security and defence related issues - Nuclear Policy - Issues and conflicts. The Indian Diaspora and its contribution to India and to the World.

12ECONOMY - IVInternational Agencies – IMF (International Monetary Fund) World Bank - BRICS - SAARC - ASEAN. Tamil Nadu Economy & Issues – Gross State Domestic Product – Trends in State’s economic growth – Demographic profile of Tamil Nadu – Agriculture –Industry & entrepreneurship development in Tamil Nadu – Infrastructure – Power, Transportation systems – Social Infrastructure – SHGs. & Rural Women empowerment – Rural poverty & unemployment – Environmental issues – Regional economic disparities – Local Government - Recent government welfare programmes.

13 HISTORY FULL TEST

14 INDIAN POLITY FULL TEST

15 ECONOMY FULL TEST

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