SHANKAR IAS ACADEMY

The Best IAS Academy in South India SINCE 2004

INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES
?? Admission Opens on 30.11.2015
?? Total No. of Tests: 45

SUBJECT TOPIC TEST 36

SUBJECT WISE REVISION TEST 6
MOCK TEST (Paper I, II & III) 3

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?? Spot paper correction by 10 Expert Panel Members.
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Main Examination Pattern.
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Fees Structure:
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 SHANKAR IAS ACADEMY
The Best IAS Academy in South India SINCE 2004

TNPSC – GROUP I - MAIN TEST SCHEDULE

TEST TIMING : 10.30 a.m. – 01.30 p.m.

TOPICS IN GS
TEST DATE SUBJECT PORTIONS PAPER

¾¾ Advent of European invasion

MODERN HISTORY ¾¾ Expansion and consolidation of British rule
1. 7.12.2015 OF INDIA AND ¾¾ Effect of British rule on socio-economic factors PAPER –I
INDIAN CULTURE. ¾¾ Early uprising against British rule
¾¾ 1857 Revolt

¾¾ National renaissance
MODERN HISTORY ¾¾ Social reforms and religious movements
2. 10.12.2015 OF INDIA AND ¾¾ Indian National Congress PAPER –I
INDIAN CULTURE. ¾¾ Growth of militant movements
¾¾ Different modes of agitations

¾¾ Emergence of national leaders

MODERN HISTORY ¾¾ Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, Nethaji
3. 14.12.2015 OF INDIA AND ¾¾ Era of different Acts & Pacts PAPER –I
INDIAN CULTURE. ¾¾ World war & final phase struggle
¾¾ Communalism led to partition
 ¾¾ Characteristics of Indian culture
¾¾ Unity in diversity - race, color, language, custom
MODERN HISTORY
¾¾ India - a secular state
4. 17.12.2015 OF INDIA AND PAPER –I
¾¾ Organizations for fine arts, dance, drama, music
INDIAN CULTURE.
¾¾ Political parties and populist schemes
¾¾ India since independence

¾¾ Growth of rationalist
MODERN HISTORY
¾¾ Dravidian movement in Tamil Nadu
5. 21.12.2015 OF INDIA AND PAPER –I
¾¾ Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle
INDIAN CULTURE.
¾¾ Rajaji, VOC, Periyar, Bharathiar & Others

¾¾ Constitution of India
¾¾ Preamble to the constitution
¾¾ Salient features of constitution
6. 24.12.2015 INDIAN POLITY ¾¾ Union, state and territory PAPER –II
¾¾ Citizenship
¾¾ Amendments to constitution
¾¾ Schedules to constitution

¾¾ Rights and duties

¾¾ Fundamental rights
7. 28.12.2015 INDIAN POLITY PAPER –II
¾¾ Directive principles of state policy
¾¾ Fundamental duties, Human rights charter

¾¾ Union executive
¾¾ Union legislature – parliament
8. 31.12.2015 INDIAN POLITY PAPER –II
¾¾ Elections - Election Commission Union and State
¾¾ Official language and Schedule – VIII

¾¾ State executive
¾¾ State legislature – assembly
9. 04.01.2016 INDIAN POLITY PAPER –II
¾¾ Status of Jammu & Kashmir
¾¾ Local government - Panchayat raj
  Indian federalism
 Center state relations
 Judiciary in India
 Rule of law /Due process of law
10. 07.01.2016 INDIAN POLITY PAPER –II
 Emergency provisions
 Civil services in India
 Administrative Challenges in a welfare state
 Complexities of district administration

¾¾ Population Explosion
¾¾ Unemployment issues in India & Tamil Nadu
SOCIO - ECONOMIC
¾¾ Child Labour
11. 21.01.2016 ISSUES IN INDIA & PAPER –III
¾¾ Economic Issues
TAMIL NADU
(a) Poverty (b) Sanitation- Rural and Urban
(c) Corruption in public life

¾¾ Anti -Corruption measures

¾¾ CVC,
¾¾ Lok-adalats,
SOCIO - ECONOMIC
¾¾ Ombudsman,
12. 25.01.2016 ISSUES IN INDIA & PAPER –III
¾¾ CAG.
TAMIL NADU
¾¾ Illiteracy
¾¾ Human Rights issues
¾¾ Right to information

¾¾ Women Empowerment
¾¾ Role of the Government Women Empowerment
SOCIO - ECONOMIC
¾¾ Social injustice to womenfolk
13. 28.01.2016 ISSUES IN INDIA & PAPER –III
¾¾ Domestic violence
TAMIL NADU
¾¾ Dowry menace,
¾¾ Sexual assault
 ¾¾ Loss of cultural heritage due to economic development
¾¾ Urbanization and its impact on the society
¾¾ Impact of violence on the growth of the nation
SOCIO - ECONOMIC ¾¾ Religious violence, Terrorism and Communal violence
14. 01.02.2016 ISSUES IN INDIA & ¾¾ Regional Disparities PAPER –III
TAMIL NADU ¾¾ Problems of Minorities
¾¾ Central and State Commission
¾¾ Faith and conflict among legislature, executive, judiciary and
media.

¾¾ Education – Linkage between Education and Economic Growth.

¾¾ Community Development Programme
SOCIO - ECONOMIC
¾¾ Employment Guarantee Scheme
15. 04.02.2016 ISSUES IN INDIA & PAPER –III
¾¾ Self Employment and Entrepreneurship Development
TAMIL NADU
¾¾ Role of N.G.O’s in Social Welfare
¾¾ Government Policy on Health

¾¾ Conversion of information to data

¾¾ Collection, compilation and presentation of data
GENERAL MENTAL
16. 08.02.2016 ABILITY ¾¾ Tables, graphs, diagrams PAPER –I
¾¾ Parametric representation of data
¾¾ Analytical interpretation of data

¾¾ Percentage
¾¾ Highest Common Factor (HCF)
GENERAL MENTAL ¾¾ Lowest Common Multiple (LCM)
17. 11.02.2016
ABILITY
PAPER – I
¾¾ Ratio and Proportion
¾¾ Simple interest
¾¾ Compound interest
 ¾¾ Area
¾¾ Volume
¾¾ Time and Work
¾¾ Probability
GENERAL MENTAL ¾¾ Information technology - Basic terms
18. 15.02.2016
ABILITY
PAPER –I
¾¾ Communications - Basic terms
¾¾ Application of Information and Communication Technology
(ICT)
¾¾ Decision making and problem solving
¾¾ Basics in Computers / Computer terminology.

¾¾ Nature of universe
¾¾ General scientific laws
¾¾ Scientific instruments
¾¾ Inventions and discoveries
ROLE AND IMPACT
¾¾ National scientific laboratories
OF SCIENCE AND
¾¾ Science glossary
TECHNOLOGY
¾¾ Govt. policy /organizations on Science and Technology
19. 18.02.2016 IN THE PAPER –I
¾¾ Role, achievement & impact of Science and Technology
DEVELOPMENT OF
¾¾ Energy - self sufficiency
INDIA AND TAMIL
¾¾ Oil exploration
NADU
¾¾ Defence Research Organization
¾¾ Ocean research and development
¾¾ Computer science and advancement
¾¾ Remote sensing and benefits

ROLE AND IMPACT PHYSICS

OF SCIENCE AND ¾¾ Physical quantities, standards and units
TECHNOLOGY ¾¾ Mechanics and properties of matter
¾¾ Force, motion and energy
20. 22.02.2016 IN THE PAPER –I
DEVELOPMENT OF ¾¾ Heat, light and sound
INDIA AND TAMIL ¾¾ Magnetism, electricity and electronics
NADU ¾¾ Atomic and nuclear physics
¾¾ Astronomy and space science
 CHEMISTRY
¾¾ Elements and compounds
ROLE AND IMPACT ¾¾ Acids, bases and salts
OF SCIENCE AND ¾¾ Oxidation and reduction
TECHNOLOGY ¾¾ Carbon, nitrogen and their compounds
21. 25.02.2016 IN THE ¾¾ Natural disasters - safeguard measures PAPER –I
DEVELOPMENT OF ¾¾ Chemistry of ores and metals
INDIA AND TAMIL ¾¾ Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides
NADU ¾¾ Biochemistry and biotechnology
¾¾ Polymers and plastics
¾¾ Electrochemistry

BIOLOGY
¾¾ Main concepts of life science
¾¾ The cell -basic unit of life
¾¾ Classification of living organism
¾¾ Nutrition and dietetics
ROLE AND IMPACT ¾¾ Respiration
OF SCIENCE AND ¾¾ Excretion of metabolic waste
TECHNOLOGY ¾¾ Bio – communication
22. 29.02.2016 IN THE ¾¾ Blood and blood circulation PAPER –I
DEVELOPMENT OF ¾¾ Endocrine system
INDIA AND TAMIL ¾¾ Reproductive system- Animals, plants and human life
NADU ¾¾ Genetics-the science of heredity
¾¾ Genetic Engineering
¾¾ Human diseases, prevention and remedies
¾¾ Communicable diseases and non- communicable diseases
¾¾ Alcoholism and Drug abuse
¾¾ Environment, ecology, health and hygiene
¾¾ Bio - diversity and its conservation
¾¾ Foreign Affairs with special emphasis on India’s relations with
EMERGING
neighbouring countries and in the region
POLITICAL
¾¾ Security and defence related matters
23. 03.03.2016 TRENDS ACROSS
¾¾ Nuclear policy, issues and conflicts
PAPER –II
THE WORLD
¾¾ The Indian Diaspora and its contribution to India and the
AFFECTING INDIA
world.
 ¾¾ Earth and universe
¾¾ Solar system
¾¾ Atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere
¾¾ Monsoon, rainfall
GEOGRAPHY OF ¾¾ Weather and climate
24. 07.03.2016
INDIA ¾¾ Water resources - rivers in India
PAPER –II
¾¾ Soil, minerals & natural resources
¾¾ Natural vegetation
¾¾ Forest & wildlife
¾¾ Agricultural pattern, livestock & fisheries

¾¾ Transport including Surface Transport & communication

¾¾ Social geography
¾¾ Population
¾¾ Density and distribution
¾¾ Natural calamities
GEOGRAPHY OF
25. 10.03.2016
INDIA
¾¾ Disaster management PAPER –II
¾¾ Bottom topography of Indian ocean, Arabian Sea and Bay of
Bengal
¾¾ Climate change - impact and consequences-mitigation
measures
¾¾ Pollution Control

¾¾ State government organization - structure, functions and

control mechanism
¾¾ District administration -role in people’s welfare oriented
programmes
ADMINISTRATION ¾¾ Industrial map of Tamil Nadu
OF UNION ¾¾ Role of state government -Public Services - role of recruitment
AND STATES agencies
26. 14.03.2016
WITH SPECIAL ¾¾ State finance -- resources, budget and financial administration
PAPER –II
REFERENCE TO ¾¾ Use of IT in administration
TAMIL NADU ¾¾ E-governance in the State
¾¾ Natural calamities
¾¾ Disaster Management Union and State
¾¾ Strategic planning in the State - Social welfare
¾¾ Government sponsored schemes with reference to Tamil Nadu
 ¾¾ Union government organization - structure, functions and
control mechanism
¾¾ Relationship between State and Union
ADMINISTRATION ¾¾ Industrial map of India
OF UNION ¾¾ Role of Union government
AND STATES ¾¾ Public Services -- role of recruitment agencies in Union
27. 17.03.2016
WITH SPECIAL Government
PAPER –II
REFERENCE TO ¾¾ Union finance -- resources, budget and financial administration
TAMIL NADU ¾¾ Use of IT in administration
¾¾ E-governance in Union Government
¾¾ Social welfare - government sponsored schemes by Government
of India
¾¾ Nature of Indian economy
¾¾ Five - year plan models - an assessment
¾¾ Land reforms & agriculture
¾¾ Application of science in agriculture
28. 21.03.2016 ECONOMY
¾¾ Industrial growth
PAPER –III
¾¾ Capital formation and investment
¾¾ Role of public sector & disinvestment
¾¾ Development of infrastructure
¾¾ National income
¾¾ Public finance & fiscal policy
¾¾ Price policy & public distribution
29. 24.03.2016 ECONOMY
¾¾ Consumerism & Consumer protection
PAPER –III
¾¾ Banking, money & monetary policy
¾¾ Role of Foreign Direct Investment
¾¾ WTO
¾¾ Liberalisation globalization & privatization
¾¾ Rural welfare oriented programmes
¾¾ HRD - sustainable economic growth
¾¾ Economic trend in Tamil Nadu
30. 28.03.2016 ECONOMY
¾¾ Energy Different sources and development
PAPER –III
¾¾ Finance Commission
¾¾ Planning Commission
¾¾ National Development Council
¾¾ Poverty Alleviation Programmes.
 Impact of the Economic Crisis on India :
a) Offshoot of Globalized Economy –
b) Aspects of Financial Turmoil in India - Capital Outflow - Impact
31. 31.03.2016 ECONOMY on Stock and Forex Market - Impact on the Indian Banking PAPER –III
System - Impact on Industrial Sector and Export Prospect -
Impact on Employment - Impact on Poverty –
c) Indian Economic Outlook.
India’s Crisis Responses and Challenges:
a) State of Economy in Crisis Times
b) RBI’s Crisis Response
c) Government’s Crisis Response
d) The Risks and Challenges - Monetary policy - Fiscal Policy -
Financial stability
The Options Ahead:
32. 04.04.2016 ECONOMY
¾¾ Diversifying Exports
PAPER –III
¾¾ Boosting Domestic Consumption
¾¾ Enhancing Public Spending
¾¾ Generating Employment
¾¾ Provisioning credit to Productive Sectors
¾¾ Need for Structural Reforms
¾¾ Increased purchasing power of the people.
¾¾ Latest diary of events
¾¾ National /international
¾¾ National symbols
¾¾ Profile of states
¾¾ Defence, national security and terrorism
¾¾ Geographical landmarks
CURRENT EVENTS
¾¾ World organizations
OF NATIONAL AND
33. 07.04.2016
INTERNATIONAL
¾¾ Pacts and summits PAPER –III
¾¾ Latest inventions on science & technology
IMPORTANCE
¾¾ Eminent personalities & places in news
¾¾ Sports & games
¾¾ Books & authors
¾¾ Awards & honours
¾¾ Cultural panorama
¾¾ Latest historical events
 ¾¾ Policy on environment and ecology
¾¾ India and its neighbours
¾¾ Natural disasters - safeguard measures
¾¾ Latest terminology
CURRENT EVENTS ¾¾ Appointments - who is who?
¾¾ India’s foreign policy –
OF NATIONAL AND ¾¾ Latest court verdicts - public opinion
34. 11.04.2016 PAPER –III
INTERNATIONAL ¾¾ Problems in conduct of public elections
¾¾ Political parties and political system in India
IMPORTANCE
¾¾ Public awareness & general administration
¾¾ Role of voluntary organizations & govt.
¾¾ Welfare oriented govt. schemes, their utility
¾¾ New economic policy & govt. sector
¾¾ Mass media & communication

TAMIL LANGUAGE,
TAMIL SOCIETY --
35 13.04.2016 Language Full Syllabus PAPER –II
IT’S CULTURE AND
HERITAGE
ENGLISH
35. 13.04.2016
LANGUAGE
Language Full Syllabus PAPER –II
TAMIL LANGUAGE,
TAMIL SOCIETY --
36. 15.04.2016 Language Full Syllabus PAPER –II
IT’S CULTURE AND
HERITAGE
ENGLISH
36. 15.04.2016
LANGUAGE
Language Full Syllabus PAPER –II
 TNPSC – MAIN - SUBJECT WISE - REVISION TEST

TEST DATE SUBJECT GS PAPER

1. 18.04.2016 MODERN HISTORY OF INDIA AND INDIAN CULTURE (PAPER I

INDIAN POLITY
&
2. 20.04.2016 EMERGING POLITICAL TRENDS ACROSS THE WORLD AFFECTING PAPER II
INDIA.

ROLE AND IMPACT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE DE-

3. 22.04.2016 PAPER I
VELOPMENT OF INDIA AND TAMIL NADU

CURRENT ECONOMIC TRENDS: INDIAN ECONOMY AND IMPACT OF

GLOBAL ECONOMY ON INDIA
4. 25.04.2016 & PAPER III
SOCIO - ECONOMIC ISSUES IN INDIA/ TAMIL NADU.

Geography of India
&
5. 27.04.2016 Administration of Union and States with special reference to Tamil PAPER II
Nadu

General Mental Ability

6. 29.04.2016 & PAPER I & PAPER III
Current events of national and international importance
 TNPSC – MAIN MOCK TEST

TEST DATE SUBJECT TOPICS

1. 06.05.2016 MOCK TEST Complete Syllabus (PAPER I)

2. 07.05.2016 MOCK TEST Complete Syllabus (PAPER II)

3. 08.05.2016 MOCK TEST Complete Syllabus (PAPER III)

NOTE:
¾¾ TEST DATES ARE TENTATIVE.
¾¾ AFTER THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF DATE BY TNPSC FOR GROUP I MAIN EXAMINATION THERE WOULD BE
REVISION IN THE TEST DATES.