Preparation tips for Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission group 2 exam

I want to give the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission group 2 exam and for that I want to get the details of preparation tips for Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission group 2 exam so can you provide me that?

[Kiran Chandar]

As you want to get the details of preparation tips for Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission group 2 exam so here it is for you:

Firstly you have to learn the Important topics of group 1 examination of TNPSC.. For better preparation you have to solve the previous year question paper of group 1 examination or you can buy books for the Preparation OF group 1examination ..

For general studies you have to watch news and read news paper.. all question in general studies may be comes according to current affairs

You should study regular and give at least 8 to 10n hours per day for studies
Make notes for every subject and read them regularly ..

You have to take light food proper sleep that makes you refresh and active ..

TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary Examination New Exam Pattern
Total Questions - 200, ( General Studies - 150 Questions and Aptitude Test - 50 Questions )
Total Marks - 300 marks (Objective type)

TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary Exam Syllabus for General Studies or GK
UNIT – I - General science
UNIT - II. Current Events,
UNIT – III Geography
UNIT – IV History and culture of India
UNIT – V - INDIAN POLITY
UNIT – VI - INDIAN ECONOMY
UNIT – VII - INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT
UNIT – VIII - MENTAL ABILITY TESTS

Reference Books:
Geography
i)Oxford School Atlas
ii)Spectrum Publication -Indian Geography

History
i)Prof.J.Dharmarajan's Tamilnadu History
ii)K.Venkadesan. India Freedom Struggle

English Test
i)Objective General English by R.S. Agarwal

Aptitude
i)A Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Agarwal
ii)Quantitative Aptitude by R.S.Agarwal
iii)Objective Arithmetic - R. S. Agarwal

Current Affairs
i)The Hindu, Dinamani,
ii)Competitive Success Review/Civil Service Chronicle/Competition Wizard/Shankar IAS Acadamy's Civilpedia(any one of these magazine)
iii)Yojana/Thittam

Science & Technology
i)Science & Tech by Spectrum Publications

Will you give me some tips to preparation for the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission group 2 exam?

[Quick Sam]

As you want I am here providing you tips to preparation for the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission group 2 exam.

Tips to preparation:


Know the pattern of the exam and syllabus of the exam.

Make schedule for study.

Collect study material.

Make notes.

Collect last year paper .

Attend mock tests.

Solve last year papers.

Here I am providing you syllabus of the exam.

TNPSC Group 2 Syllabus – Preliminary:

GENERAL SCIENCE

Physics-Universe-General Scientific laws-Scientific instruments-Inventions and discoveries-National scientific laboratories-Science glossary-Mechanics and properties of matter-Physical quantities,standards and units-Force, motion and energy-electricity and Magnetism-Heat, light and sound-Atomic and nuclear physics.

Chemistry-Elements and Compounds-Acids,bases and salts-Oxidation and reduction-Chemistry of ores and metals-Carbon, nitrogen and their compounds-Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides.

Botany-Main Concepts of life science-The cell-basic unit of life-Classification of living organism--Nutrition and dietetics-Respiration

Zoology-Blood and blood circulation-Endocrine system-Reproductive system-Genetics the science of heredity-Environment, ecology, health and hygiene, Bio- diversity and its conservation-Human diseases, prevention and remedies-Communicable diseases and non-communicable diseases
CURRENT EVENTS

History:- Latest diary of events -National - National symbols - Profile of States - Eminent persons & places in news - Sports & games - Books & authors - Awards & honours - Latest historical events - India and its neighbors - Appointments - who is who?

Political Science:- Problem in conduct of public elections - Political parties and political system in India-Public awareness & General administration -Role of Voluntary organizations & Govt., - Welfare oriented govt, schemes,their utility

Geography:- Geographical landmarks - Policy on environment and ecology -

Economics :- Current socio - economic problems New economic policy & govt. sector

Science :- Latest inventions on science & technology Latest discoveries in Health Science Mass media & communication
GEOGRAPHY

Earth and Universe-Solar system-Atmosphere hydrosphere, lithosphere-Monsoon, rainfall,weather and climate-Water resources-rivers in IndiaSoil,minerals & natural resourcesNatural vegetation-Forest & wildlife-Agricultural pattern,livestock & fisheries-Social geographypopulation density and distribution-Natural calamities-disaster management.
HISTORY AND CULTURE OF INDIA

South Indian historyCulture and Heritage of Tamil peopleAdvent of European invasion Expansion and consolidation of British ruleEffect of British rule on socioeconomic factorsSocial reforms and religious movementsIndia since independenceCharacteristics of Indian culture42 Unity in diversity race, colour, language, customIndiaas secular stateOrganizations for fine arts, dance, drama, musicGrowth of rationalist, Dravidian movement in TNPolitical parties and populist schemes Prominent personalities in the various spheres Arts, Science, literature and Philosophy Mother Teresa, Swami Vivekananda, Pandit Ravishankar , M.S.Subbulakshmi, Rukmani Arundel and J.Krishnamoorthy etc.
INDIAN POLITY

Constitution of India Preamble to the constitution Salient features of constitution Union, State and territory Fundamental rights Fundamental duties Human rights charter Union legislature Parliament State executive. State Legislature assembly Status of Jammu & Kashmir. Local government panchayat raj Tamil Nadu Judiciary in India Rule of law/Due process of law Indian federalism center state relations Emergency provisions Elections Election Commission Union and State Amendments to constitution Schedules to constitution Administrative reforms & tribunals Corruption in public life Anticorruption measures Central Vigilance Commission, lokadalats, Ombudsman, Comptroller and Auditor General of India Right to information Central and State Commission Empowerment of women.
INDIAN ECONOMY

Nature of Indian economy Fiveyear plan modelsan assessmentLand reforms & agriculture Application of science in agricultureIndustrial growthRole of public sector & disinvestment Development of infrastructure National income Rural welfare oriented programmes Social sector problems population, education, health, employment, poverty HRD sustainable economic growth Economic trends in Tamil Nadu Energy Different sources and development Finance Commission Planning Commission National Development Council
INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT

Early uprising against British rule1857 Revolt Indian National CongressEmergence of national leadersGandhi, Nehru, Tagore, NetajiGrowth of militant movements Communalism led to partitionRole of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle Rajaji, VOC, Periyar, Bharathiar& OthersBirth of political parties /political system in India since independence
APTITUDE& MENTAL ABILITY TESTS

Conversion of information to dataCollection, compilation and presentation of data Tables, graphs, diagramsAnalytical interpretation of data SimplificationPercentageHighest Common Factor (HCF)Lowest Common Multiple (LCM)Ratio and ProportionSimple interestCompound interestAreaVolumeTime and Work Decision making and problem solvingLogical Reasoning PuzzlesDiceVisual ReasoningAlpha numeric ReasoningNumber Series Logical Number/Alphabetical/Diagrammatic Sequences.


Main Exam Syllabus
Part-A:
Role and impact of science and Technology in the Development of India and Tamil Nadu
Administration of Union and States with special reference to Tamil Nadu
Socio-Economic Issues in India/ Tamil Nadu
Part-B:
Essay (Current Issues at National Level)
Essay (Current Issues at State Level)