RPSC RAS Mains 2024 General Knowledge and General Studies Paper II Complete Study Material with Practice and Previous Year’s Solved Questions. The RAS exam pattern is divided into three stages: prelims, mains, and interviews and the exam are conducted by RPSC (Rajasthan Public Service Commission). Rajasthan RAS Pre includes one paper i.e General Knowledge and General Science of 200 marks whereas mains exam shall have four papers of 200 marks each.
The number of candidates to be admitted to the Main Examination will be 15 times the total approximate number of vacancies to be filled in the year through the examination but in the said range all those candidates who secure the same marks as may be fixed by the Commission for any lower range will be admitted to the Main Examination.
- The time allowed for each paper shall be 3 hours.
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RPSC RAS Mains 2024 General Knowledge & General Studies Paper II
Unit I- Administrative Ethics
- Ethics and Human Values: Lessons from lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators. Role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values.
- Ethical concepts- Rit and Rin, concept of Duty, concept of Good and Virtue.
- Ethics in private and public relationships- Behaviour, Moral and Political attitudes of administrators, Philosophical basis of Integrity.
- Ethics of Bhagavad Geeta and its role in administration.
- Gandhian Ethics.
- Contribution of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers from India & World.
- Ethical concerns, dilemmas and challenges in administration.
- Ethical decision-making and contributing factors; social justice, humanitarian concerns, accountability in governance and code of ethics.
- Case Studies on above mentioned topics.
Unit II- General Science & Technology
- Chemistry in everyday life; States of Matter; Atomic Structure; Metal, Non-Metal and Metalloids, Metallurgical Principles and methods, Important ores and alloys; Acid, Base and Salts, concept of pH and Buffers; Important Drugs (Synthetic and Natural), Antioxidants, Preservatives, Insecticides, Pesticides, Fungicides, Herbicides, Fertilizers, Binders and Sweeteners; Carbon, its compounds and their domestic and industrial applications; Radio activity concepts and applications.
- Physics in everyday life; Gravitation; Human eye and Defects; Heat; Static and Current Electricity; Magnetism, Electro-Magnetism, Sound and Electro-Magnetic Waves, Magnetic resonance imaging and Nuclear magnetic resonance; Nuclear fission and Fusion.
- The Cell; Control and Coordination, Reproductive, Excretory, Respiratory, Circulatory and Digestive systems in Human being; Blood groups, Composition and Functions of blood; Hormones; Genetics and Lifestyle Diseases; Human diseases- Communicable and Non-communicable, Endemic, Epidemic, Pandemic their Diagnosis and Control, Immunization and Vaccination; Drugs and Alcohol abuse. Plant parts and their functions, Plant nutrition, Plant growth regulators, Sexual and asexual reproduction in plants, important medicinal plants with special reference to Rajasthan; Organic farming; Biotechnology and its applications.
- Basic computer science; Networking and types; Analogue and digital telecommunication; Frequency spectrum; Mobile telephony, Recent developments in information and communication technology- Artificial intelligence; Big data, Cloud computing, Internet of things, Crypto currency, OTT platforms and Social media and their impacts; IT industry in India, Digital India initiatives.
- Contribution of Indian Scientists in Science and Technology, Scientific and technological advancements- Robotics, Machine learning, Augmented reality, Nanotechnology, RFID, Quantum computing etc, Development of science and technology in Rajasthan, Government policies related to Science and Technology.
- Space technology- Indian space programme, Satellites and their orbits, various launch vehicles; remote sensing.
- Defence technology- Missiles, Indian missile programme, Chemical and Biological weapons.
Unit III- Earth Science (Geography & Geology)
Part A- World
- Structure of the Earth and Geological Time Scale.
- Broad Physical Features: Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, Deserts.
- Earthquakes and Volcanoes: Types, distribution and their impact.
- Major Geopolitical Issues.
- Major Environmental Issues.
Part B- India
- Broad Physical Features: Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, Deserts.
- Major Physiographic Divisions of India.
- Major Rivers.
- Climate- Origin of Monsoon, Climatic characteristics, Distribution of rainfall and Climatic regions.
- Natural Resources: Types and uses of (a) Water, Forest, Soil (b) Rocks & Minerals.
- Population: Growth, Distribution and Density, Sex-ratio, Literacy, Urban and Rural Population.
Part C- Rajasthan
- Broad Physical Features: Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, Deserts.
- Major Rivers and Lakes
- Climatic: Characteristics and their classification.
- Major Vegetation types.
- Agriculture- Major Crops: Production and Distribution.
- Metallic Minerals and Non- Metallic Minerals- Types, distribution and industrial uses.
- Conventional and Non-conventional Energy Resources.
- Demographic characteristics and Major Tribes.
- Wildlife and Biodiversity: Threats and Conversation.
- Concept of UNESCO Geo-parks and Geo-heritage sites: Potentials in Rajasthan.
- Major Environmental Issues.
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