RPSC RAS Prelims Exam 2024 | General Knowledge and General Science

RPSC RAS Prelims Exam 2024 | General Knowledge and General Science: The RAS Prelims exam will be held on 2nd February 2025. The RPSC RAS Notification 2024 has been released. The Rajasthan Administrative Services (RAS) Exam is being conducted for 733 vacancies of various posts under the Rajasthan Government by Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC). The selection is based on Prelims, Mains, and Interview.

The Rajasthan Administrative Service, known as RAS, is a state civil service for recruitment of civil servants for Rajasthan, along with the Rajasthan Police Service (RPS), Rajasthan Accounts Service and other services States Services exams.

RPSC RAS Prelims 2024 General Knowledge & General Science

Important for Aspirants:

There will be 150 questions of multiple choice (Objective Type), carrying equal marks.
There will be negative marking 1/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
The marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination by the candidates will not be counted for determining their final order of merit.
The Preliminary Examination will consist of one objective type paper and carry a maximum of 200 marks.

RAS Prelims 2024 Test Series | RPSC Pre Practice Set 1

History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition and Heritage of Rajasthan

Pre-historical sites of Rajasthan- from Palaeolithic to Chalcolithic and Bronze Age.
Historical Rajasthan: Important historical centres of Early Christian Era. Society, Religion and Culture in Ancient Rajasthan.
Political and Cultural achievements of prominent rulers of major dynasties – Guhila, Pratihar, Chauhan, Parmar, Rathore, Sisodiya and Kachchawa. Administrative and Revenue System in Medieval Rajasthan.
Emergence of Modern Rajasthan: Agents of Social Awakening in Rajasthan during 19th-20th Centuries. Political Awakening: role of newspapers and political institutions. Tribal and Peasant movements in 20th century, Praja Mandal movements in various princely states during 20th century. Integration of Rajasthan.
Architectural Tradition of Rajasthan- temples, forts, palaces and man- made water bodies; various schools of paintings and handicrafts.
Performing Art: Classical Music and Classical Dance; Folk Music & Instruments; Folk Dances & Drama.
Language & Literature: Dialects of Rajasthani Language. Literature of Rajasthani language and Folk literature.
Religious Life: Religious Communities, Saints and Sects in Rajasthan. Folk Deities of Rajasthan.
Social Life in Rajasthan: Fairs and festivals; Social customs and traditions; attires and ornaments.
Leading Personalities of Rajasthan.

Indian History

Ancient & Medieval Period:

Cultural Foundations of India – Indus and Vedic Age; Renunciatory tradition and new religious ideas of 6th Century BC- Ajivakas, Buddhism and Jainism.
Achievements of prominent rulers of major dynasties: Maurya, Kushan, Satavahana, Gupta, Chalukya, Pallava and Chola.
Art and Architecture in Ancient India.
Development of Language and Literature in Ancient India: Sanskrit, Prakrit and Tamil.
Sultanate Period: Achievements of prominent Sultanate Rulers. Cultural achievements of Vijaynagar.
Mughal Period: Political challenges and reconciliation- Afghan, Rajput, Deccan States & Maratha.
Development of Art & Architecture, Paintings and Music during medieval period.
Religious & Literary contribution of Bhakti & Sufi movement.

Modern Period (from early 19th century to 1964):

Evolution of Modern India & Emergence of Nationalism: Intellectual awakening; Press; Western education. Socio- religious reforms during 19th century: various leaders and institutions.
The Freedom Struggle & Indian National Movement- its various stages, streams and important contributors, contributions from different parts of the country.
Post-independence Nation Building: The linguistic reorganisation of the states, Institutional building during Nehruvian age, Development of science and technology.

Geography of India

Geography of Rajasthan

Indian Constitution, Political System & Governance

Indian Constitution: Philosophical Postulates:

Constituent Assembly, Salient features of Indian Constitution, Constitutional Amendments.
Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, Fundamental Duties.

Indian Political System:

President, Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Parliament, Supreme Court & Judicial Review.
Election Commission of India, Comptroller and Auditor General, NITI Aayog, Central Vigilance Commission, Lokpal, Central Information Commission, National Human Rights Commission.
Federalism, Democratic Politics in India, Coalition Governments, National Integration.

Political and Administrative System of Rajasthan

State Political System:

Governor, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers, Legislative Assembly, High Court.

Administrative System:

District Administration, Local Self Government, Panchayati Raj Institutions.

Institutions:

Rajasthan Public Service Commission, State Human Rights Commission, Lokayukta, State Election Commission, State Information Commission.

Public Policy & Rights:

Public Policy, Legal Rights and Citizen’s Charter.

Economic Concepts and Indian Economy

Basic Concepts of Economics

Basic Knowledge of Budgeting, Banking, Public Finance, Goods and Service Tax, National Income, Growth and Development
Accounting- Concept, Tools and Uses in Administration
Stock Exchange and Share Market
Fiscal and Monetary Policies
Subsidies, Public Distribution System
e-Commerce
Inflation- Concept, Impact and Control Mechanism

Economic Development & Planning

Major Sectors of Economy: – Current Status, Issues & Initiatives of Agriculture, Industry, Service and Trade sectors
Major Economic Problems and Government Initiatives. Economic Reforms and Liberalization

Human Resource and Economic Development

Human Development Index
Happiness Index
Poverty and Unemployment: – Concept, Types, Causes, Remedies and Current Flagship Schemes.

Provisions for Weaker Sections.

Economy of Rajasthan

Macro overview of Economy.
Major Agricultural, Industrial and Service Sector Issues.
Growth, Development and Planning.
Infrastructure & Resources.
Major Development Projects.
Major Welfare Schemes of State Government for SC/ST/Backward Classes/ Minorities/ Disabled Persons, Destitute, Women, Children, Old Age People, Farmers & Labourers.

Science & Technology

Basics of Everyday Science.
Computers, Information and Communication Technology.
Defence Technology, Space Technology and Satellites.
Nanotechnology, Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering.
Food and Nutrition, Blood Groups and Rh factor.
Health care; Infectious, Non-Infectious and Zoonotic diseases.
Environmental and Ecological Changes and their Impact.
Biodiversity, Conservation of Natural Resources and Sustainable Development.
Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry and Animal Husbandry with special reference to Rajasthan.
Development of Science and Technology with special reference to Rajasthan.

Current Affairs

Major Current Events and Issues of Rajasthan, India and International Importance.
Persons, Places and Institutions in News.
Games and Sports related activities.

Reasoning & Mental Ability

Logical Reasoning (Deductive, Inductive, Abductive):

Statement and Assumptions
Statement and Argument
Statements and Conclusion
Statement and Courses of Action
Analytical Reasoning

Mental Ability:

Number /Letter sequences
Coding/Decoding
Problems related to Relations
Direction sense test
Logical Venn diagram
Mirror / Water images
Shapes and their sub sections

Basic Numeracy:

Ratio, Proportion and Partnership
Percentage
Simple and Compound Interest
Perimeter and Area of Plane figures
Data Analysis (Tables, Bar diagram, Line graph, Pie-chart)
Mean (Arithmetic, Geometric and Harmonic), Median and Mode
Permutation and Combination
Probability (Simple Problems)

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