IAS Preliminary Exam 2017 Most Expected Questions with Detailed Answers (Target 100)
IAS Preliminary Exam 2017 Most Expected Questions with Detailed Answers (Target 100)
IAS PRELIMINARY EXAM 2017 MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS
IAS PRELIMINARY EXAM 2017
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| Test No | Date of Mock Test | Topics Covered
(Most Expected Questions Only) |
Essential References
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| 1 | January 23 | Ancient history I: Prehistoric period ,Harappan / Indus Valley Civilization ,Vedic Age,Mahajanapadas ,Religious Reforms Ancient History II: Mauryan Age & Post Mauryan Age ,Sangam Age,Guptas Age & Post Guptas Age | KUSHMSNDA NOTES
NCERT 6TH -12TH ANCIENT HISTORY CHAPTERS ONLY |
| 2 | January 25 | Art & Culture :Architecture: Indus Valley Civilization, The Mauryan Architecture, The Sungas, Kushanas, Satavahanas & Guptas, The Temple Architecture, Indo-Islamic Architecture,Modern Architecture Sculpture: Indian Sculpture and Different schools of Art | INDIAN ART & CULTURE(TATA MCGRAWHILL),
KUSHMSNDA NOTES |
| 3 | January 27 | Art & Culture: Indian Paintings: Historical development – Wall Paintings, Cave and Mural Paintings, Miniature Paintings, Mughal Paintings, Rajput Paintings, Folk Paintings, Other Paintings, Modern Indian
Paintings & Personalities Religion and Philosophy :Religion: Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Zoroastrianism, Judaism Philosophy: Six Schools of Philosophy, Ajivika, Lokayata etc. |
INDIAN ART & CULTURE(TATA MCGRAWHILL),
KUSHMSNDA NOTES |
| 4 | January 29 | Ancient History: Indian Music: Classical Music, Hindustani Music, Carnatic Music, Folk Music Tradition
Indian Dance: Classical Dance forms in India, Folk Dances, Modern Dance in India Puppetry and Theatre: Different forms of Puppetry in India, Theatres in India: Folk Theatre, Modern Theatre, People Associated with Theatres, Indian Cinema and Circus Language & Literature: Indian Language, Indian Literature |
INDIAN ART & CULTURE(TATA MCGRAWHILL),
KUSHMSNDA NOTES |
| 5 | January 31 | GEOGRAPHY I: Origin and evolution of Universe, Solar system
Geological History of the Earth Geological Time scale Latitude and Longitude including important Parallels and Meridians Motions of the Earth and their effects Inclination of the Earth’s Axis and its effects Local and Standard Time and the International Date Line, Calendar Eclipses – Solar, Lunar The Atmosphere – Structure, Composition Aurora and Magnetic Storms Weather & Climate Insolation, Heat Budget, Distribution of temperature, Temperature Inversion Pressure and Pressure belts Winds – Planetary, Seasonal and Local; Jet Streams Precipitation – Forms & Types, Distribution of rainfall Air Masses, Cyclones and anti-cyclones |
NCERT:Fundamental of
Physical Geography - Certificate physical and human geography – Goh, Cheng Leong - Old NCERT Books of Geography (Class 9,10,11,12) KUSHMSNDA NOTES |
| 6 | FEBRUARY1 | GEOGRAPHY II: Oceans of the world – Features, Ocean waves,
currents, tides & Tsunamis, Temperature & Salinity distribution, marine resources The Lithosphere – Interior structure of the earth, Earth’s crust, Classification of rocks. Landform Development – First order (continental drift theory, sea floor spreading, plate tectonics theory), Second order (Mountains, Plateaus, Plains & other landforms) Internal forces & their impact – Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Folding, Faulting, Isostasy) External forces & their impact – Weathering,Erosion & landforms thus developed Soils – Classification, distribution, erosion & Conservation ,World Climatic regions ,Continents – Major physical features, natural resources ,Map Based Questions from India (Location of state,city, river, lakes, minerals, important places including Ramsar sites, Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks)
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NCERT:Fundamental of
Physical Geography - Certificate physical and human geography – Goh, Cheng Leong - Old NCERT Books of Geography (Class 9,10,11,12) KUSHMSNDA NOTES |
| 7 | FEBRUARY 3 | POLITY I:Political systems: Democratic & NonDemocratic,Parliamentary & Presidential,Unitary & Federal,
Direct and Representative,Republic and Monarchy etc.Constitutionalism Historical Underpinnings ,Evolution & Making of the Constitution ,Features and Significant Provisions ,The Preamble ,The Union and its Territory ,Citizenship |
Class IX and X NCERT:
Democratic Politics - 11 th NCERT: Indian Constitution at Work - Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth KUSHMSNDA NOTES |
| 8 | FEBRUARY 5 | POLITY II:Fundamental Rights ,Directive Principles
Fundamental Duties ,Amendment of Constitution, President ,Vice President |
Class IX and X NCERT:
Democratic Politics - 11 th NCERT: Indian Constitution at Work - Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth KUSHMSNDA NOTES
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| 9 | FEBRUARY 7 | Fairs, Festivals and Craft: Religious Festivals,
Secular Festivals (States & UT’s), Art & Crafts Science & Technology, Ancient, Science & Technology, Medieval Science & Technology, Famous Personalities in Ancient and Medieval India Promotion and Preservation of Indian Heritage: Indian Word Heritage Sites, Cultural Heritage Sites, Natural Heritage Sites, Important Institutions |
INDIAN ART & CULTURE(TATA MCGRAWHILL),
KUSHMSNDA NOTES |
| 10 | FEBRUARY 9 | POLITY III:Prime minister ,Central Council of Ministers and Cabinet committees Parliament: The Council of States, The House of People, Disqualification and Vacation of
Seats, Presiding Officers of Parliament, Houses:Their Working, Legislative Procedures in Parliament, Budget, Powers and Functions of Parliament: Its Role, Committees of Parliament, Parliamentary Forums Governor ,Chief Minister ,State Council of Minister ,State Legislature ,Indian Federalism Centre State Relations ,Emergency Provisions
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Class IX and X NCERT:
Democratic Politics - 11 th NCERT: Indian Constitution at Work - Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth KUSHMSNDA NOTES |
| 11 | FEBRUARY 11 | POLITY IV: Panchayati Raj ,Local Urban Government
Supreme Court ,High Courts ,Subordinate Courts: District Courts, Gram Nyayalayas, ADRs, NALSA etc., Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive,Ministries and Departments of the Government.
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Class IX and X NCERT:
Democratic Politics - 11 th NCERT: Indian Constitution at Work - Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth KUSHMSNDA NOTES
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| 12 | FEBRUARY 13 | Environment Policies ,laws & act(Haryana & India),Environment impact assessment,Environment Problems,energy crisis,
Concepts & Components of the Environment, Terrestrial ecosystem, Aquatic ecosystem, Bioremediation, Radioactive pollution,E-Waste, Pollutants, Climate Change,Acidification, Eutrophication,Ozone Depletion, Mitigation Strategies, India and Climate Change, Environmental conventions &organizations
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Down to Earth magazine,
Our Environment – NCERT (VII) - Ecology and Environment – ICSE books 9th to 12th -Ecology & Environment (India Year Book), Kushmanda Notes |
| 13 | FEBRUARY 15 | EconomyI:Companies Act,Make in India, Skill India, PPP, Investment models ,Recent initiatives taken by the govt,PDSFive year Plans: Priorities and Performance, Issues related to planning
Economic Policies till 1991 ,Economic Reforms since 1991: End of license Raj, Liberalization, Privatisation and Globalisation, FDI, FII, issues, challenges etc.
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Indian Economy
Dutta and Sundaram, 11th NCERT: Economics: Indian Economic Development - 12thNCERT: Economics: Macroeconomics -Indian Economy (Special Issue) - Pratiyogita Darpan -Economic Survey of India |
| 14 | FEBRUARY 17 | POLITY V:Constitutional Bodies
Election Commission ,Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) .State Public Service Commission (SPSC) .Finance Commission CAG ,Attorney general of India ,Advocate general of India ,Special officer for Linguistic Minorities ,National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) ,National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) |
Class IX and X NCERT:
Democratic Politics - 11 th NCERT: Indian Constitution at Work - Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth KUSHMANDA NOTES |
| 15 | FEBRUARY 19 | POLITY VI:Non-Constitutional Bodies
NITI Aayog ,NHRC, Governing Council, SHRC, CIC, SIC, CVC,CBI, Lokpal, Lokayukta, NCPCR etc. Other Constitutional Dimensions Provisions related to Language ,Rights and Liabilities of the government ,National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution ,Co-operative societies ,Tribunals Governance e-Governance ,RTI, Citizen’s Charter & Anti-Corruption
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Class IX and X NCERT:
Democratic Politics - 11 th NCERT: Indian Constitution at Work - Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth KUSHMANDA NOTES |
| 16 | FEBRUARY 21 | Indian Geography
Major Crops grown in India Agro-Climatic Regions Types of Cultivation and Farming Land Reforms and Land use pattern Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Aquaculture Water Resources- Availability and potential: Lakes, rivers, dams, power and irrigation projects, wetlands and inter-linking of rivers Mineral Resources- classification and distribution Energy Resources- conventional and nonconventional resources Population and Growth trends – density, sex ratio, literacy, tribes and racial groups in India Rural and Urban Settlements- types and patterns ,Industries- types and their locational factors ,Transport and Communication -railways, highways, inland water transport, shipping and sea-ports, air transport |
NCERT:Fundamental of Physical Geography
- Certificate physical and human geography – Goh, Cheng Leong - Old NCERT Books of Geography (Class 9,10,11,12) KUSHMANDA NOTES |
| 17 | FEBRUARY 23 | World Physical Geography:
Location: Latitude, Longitude, Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn Important physical features & regions of the world ,Climate, Vegetation and Soils
|
NCERT:Fundamental of
Physical Geography - Certificate physical and human geography – Goh, Cheng Leong - Old NCERT Books of Geography (Class 9,10,11,12) KUSHMANDA NOTES
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| 18 | FEBRUARY 25 | World Economic Geography:
Agriculture, Industry, Mineral resources, Infrastructure, Location factors and distribution of key natural resources across the world World Population, density & distribution, races & tribes, settlements & migration Map Based Questions from World (Location of state, city, mountains, plateaus, river, lakes, minerals etc.) |
NCERT:Fundamental of
Physical Geography - Certificate physical and human geography – Goh, Cheng Leong - Old NCERT Books of Geography (Class 9,10,11,12) KUSHMANDA NOTES |
| 19 | FEBRUARY 27 | Medieval India
Early Medieval Period: North India and South India Sultanate Period: The Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagar & other Kingdoms, Religious Movements, Bhakti Movement, Sufi Movement |
SATISH CHANDRA,
KUSHMSNDA NOTES |
| 20 | MARCH1 | Mughal Period | SATISH CHANDRA,
KUSHMSNDA NOTES |
| 21 | MARCH3 | India under East India Company’s Rule
Administration - Struggle among European powers in India - Regulating Acts and Charter Acts: Regulating Act of 1773, Pitt’s India Act 1773 and Charter acts of 1784, 1793, 1813,1833, 1853 - Indian Kingdoms in 18 th century: Marathas, Punjab, Mysore, Hyderabad etc. - British Expansion policy: Doctrine of lapse, Subordinate alliance etc. - Economic policies and their impact - Education Policies
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Old NCERT: Modern
India by Bipin Chndra -India’s struggle for Independence – Bipin Chandra KUSHMANDA NOTES |
| 22 | MARCH 5 | Works of British Governor Generals
- Socio – Religious Reform Movements in the 19th century India: Brahmo Samaj, Arya Samaj, Theosophical Society, Ramakrishna Movement, Muslim reform movements, Parsi reform movements, Sikh Reform Movements etc. - The Great Revolt of 1857 - Changes in Indian Administration after 1858 - Growth of Political Ideas and Political Organisations (up to 1885) Foundation of the Indian National Congress - Moderate Phase (1885 – 1905)
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Old NCERT: Modern India by Bipin Chndra -India’s struggle for Independence – Bipin Chandra KUSHMANDA NOTES |
| 23 | MARCH 7 | The rise of Extremism or Neo-Nationalism
- The first phase of Revolutionary Terrorism - Partition of Bengal and the Swadeshi Movement - The Surat Split - The Foundation of All-India Muslim League - The Morley-Minto Reforms or the Indian Councils Act, 1909 - The Delhi Durbar and the Annulment of Partition of Bengal (1911) - The Lucknow Pact (1916) - The Home Rule Movement - Montague Declaration (1917) - Montague-Chelmsford Reforms or the Government of India Act, 1919 - The Beginning of the Gandhian Era - The Khilafat Movement (1920-22) and Non Cooperation Movement - Thc Swarajya Party
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Old NCERT: Modern
India by Bipin Chndra -India’s struggle for Independence – Bipin Chandra KUSHMANDA NOTES |
| 24 | MARCH 9 | HISTORY :The Left Movement
- The second phase of Revolutionary and Terrorist Movement – Anti-Simon Commission Agitation (1928-29) - Nehru Report, 1928 – Fourteen Points of Jinnah – The Lahore Session, 1929 – The Civil Disobedience Movement (The first phase)- The Dandi March, March 12, 1930 — March 5,1931- Gandhi-Irwin Pact, 1931 , Second Round Table Conference, 1931,Second Phase of Civil Disobedience Movement ,Third Round Table Conference, 1932 ,The Government of India Act, 1935,Provincial Elections and Formation of popular Ministries in Provinces, 1937 Other Political Developments, 1934-39 , The Struggle in the Princely States: The Praja Mandal Movement - - Communalism: Different phases and forms of communalism in British India,The Second World War and the National,Movement,The August Offer 1940,The Individual Satyagraha 1940-41 ,The Cripps Proposal, 1942 |
Old NCERT: Modern
India by Bipin Chndra -India’s struggle for Independence – Bipin Chandra KUSHMANDA NOTES |
| 25 | MARCH 11 | ECONOMY:National Income Accounting:
● Definition ● Concepts: GDP, GNP, Market Price and Factor Cost, NNP, NDP, transfer payments, National income at FC, Personal Income, disposable income, factors affecting national income, net foreign facto income ● Measurement of national income: value added method, income method, expenditure method, Application of various methods, Base year, GDP deflator ● Debates around GDP and other indices Money and Banking
Evolution of Money, Money supply in India and factors affecting it
o Need of banks, Function, Commercial Banks o Central Bank: Importance, functions, Structure, Policy tools, Monetary Policy (CRR, SLR, OMO, Repo and Rev Repo, MSF etc.) o Banking Reforms |
11th NCERT:
Economics: Indian Economic Development - 12th NCERT: Economics: Macroeconomics -Indian Economy (Special Issue) - Pratiyogita Darpan -Economic Survey of India KUSHMANDA NOTES |
| 26 | MARCH 13 | The Quit India Movement, I942
- Subhas Bose and Indian National Army - Wavell Plan and Simla Conference 1945 - General Elections in India, 1945 - Naval Mutiny: 1946 - The Constituent Assembly - Attlee’s Declaration - The Indian Independence Act, 1947 - Partition Other Dimensions - Tribal Movements - Peasants Movement - Dalit Movements - Women movements - Role of Press and Publications - Role of Business groups - Foreign policies of British India - Miscellaneous: Reforms / Acts / Committee, Congress Sessions, Governor –General Viceroys etc. |
Old NCERT: Modern
India by Bipin Chndra -India’s struggle for Independence – Bipin Chandra KUSHMANDA NOTES |
| 27 | MARCH 15 | Zoology:Biocommunication.
Cell Biology,Life processes – Nutrition, Respiration, Muscle movement, skeletal system, circulatory system, excretion, Genetics – The science of heredity,Diseases and Defence Mechanisms,Origin and Evolution of life
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11th and 12th
NCERT : Science Kushmanda notes, |
| 28 | MARCH 17 | Physics:Standards and units,Mechanics and properties of matter,Heat,Sound, Optics, Electricity and Magnetism, Atomic and Nuclear physics, Modern Physics , Astronomy and Space Science
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11th and 12th
NCERT : Science Kushmanda notes, |
| 29 | MARCH 19 | Inflation: Definition, Inflationary Gap and
Inflationary Process, Inflation Cycles: Demand Pull Inflation, Cost Push Inflation, Causes of Inflation, Inflation Control measures
Structural, Seasonal, Frictional, Cyclical, Nature of Unemployment in India Government budgeting and Fiscal Policy
Institutions and Laws, The Union Budget: Components – Revenue Account, Capital Account, Measures of Government Deficit etc., Weaknesses in the Budgetary Process
Importance, Public Expenditure – Revenue and Capital, Development and Non-Development, Public Revenue – Sources of Revenue, Taxes: Classification, Direct and Indirect, Specific and Ad Valorem, Social and Economic Objectives of Taxes, Objectives of Taxation, GST, d.) Public Debt, Deficit Financing External Sector and Currency Exchange rate
Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT
Objectives, Organization and Functions, Working and Evaluation, IMF and Underdeveloped Countries, SDR’s, Reforms etc., World Bank, Bilateral and Regional Cooperation Capital Markets
Instruments, Primary market and Secondary markets etc. |
11th NCERT:
Economics: Indian Economic Development - 12thNCERT: Economics: Macroeconomics -Indian Economy (Special Issue) - Pratiyogita Darpan -Economic Survey of India KUSHMANDA NOTES |
| 30 | MARCH 21 | Chemistry: Matters and its nature, Chemical Reactions and Equations, Structure of the Atom,Periodic classification of elements, Chemical Bonding,Carbon and its compound
Acid, Bases and Salts ,Metals and Nonmetals Thermodynamics,Nanotechnology,Agricultural Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Food Chemistry, Bio Chemistry , Polymers and Plastics
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11th and 12th
NCERT : Science Kushmanda notes, |
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