Test Series For UPSC Civil Services Examination -General Studies

Syllabus of Paper I -(200 marks) Duration : Two hours

• Current events of national and international importance.
• History of India and Indian National Movement.
• Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World.
• Indian Polity and Governance - Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
• Economic and Social Development - Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector initiatives, etc.
• General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialisation General Science.

1.What does this course offer?

Part – I

Of these 33 tests, 13 tests will be based on NCERT textbooks.

On NCERT Books alone?

No. First 12 tests will have questions from NCERT textbooks (From Class – VI to Class – XII), Current Events (related to the topics given in Paper-1 syllabus and questions from PIB too) and ecology and environment.

Many tests are needed to explore and dig out all the basic concepts that are hidden in NCERT textbooks. NCERT books are goldmine of knowledge. One should not neglect them even if they boast of superior knowledge. When we move on to Class XI and XII textbooks, one can find so much of information that is crucial for both Prelims and Mains. Through these 12 tests, we will make sure that you read NCERT books thoroughly and remember all the concepts.

13th Test will be a Full Length Revision Test of all NCERT textbooks

Part – II

The second stage will have 11 Tests. These tests will be based on all the standard textbooks. It is true that one can not expect questions directly from these books in Prelims, but reading these books is a must to lay a strong foundation to understand current events and other syllabus related information. These 11 tests will make you read these standard textbooks in a time-bound manner. We received compliments from many aspirants that they could complete these books thanks to Targets we gave them before each test.

It doesn’t matter whether you are a fresher or a veteran, you need to constantly read these books to be in the race. We will cover following books in these 11 Tests:

1. Struggle For India’s Independence – Bipan Chandra
2. Indian Polity – Laxmikanth
3. Indian Economy – Ramesh Singh
4. Introduction to the Constitution of India – D D Basu
5. Certificate Physical and Human Geography – Goh Cheng Leong
6. Environmental Studies – ICSE
7. India – 2015
8. Economic Survey – 2015
9. Art and Culture – from CCRT Website

2.Who should take this course?Anyone preparing for UPSC Civil service exam.

3.What makes this course unique?Comprehensive coverage of syllabus and dtailed solution.

4.Who should enroll for this course?One preparing for UPSC/PSC/SSC/CDS.etc

5.Is there any reference material?One has to read NCERT books 6 to 12 and the books mentioned above.

6.Predictable outcomes of this course?

By the end of these 24 tests (13+11) you will have the satisfaction of completing all basic books, covering current events and gaining sufficient confidence to face any kind of questions that UPSC can ask in its exams. (This is not exaggeration but an observation and experience)

7.Does the course prepare learners for any exam?It prepares one for civil service exam.