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TNPSC - Group - II Main Exam

Main Orientation class commences on 16-12-2013.
Exclusive Test Package of 30 Tests (approximately) with discussion.
o Note : No. of test will be based on TNPSC Main Exam Schedule.
Exam oriented approach.
Classes based on new topics only.
Test Timing
o Monday and Friday - 1.30 to 5.00 P.M.
Fees structure
o Course Fee - Rs. 6,000/-
o Shankar IAS Academy old students - Rs. 5,000/-

Admission commences on 13.12.2013


Admission office:
AP 2241, 2
nd
Floor, 4
th
Avenue, Shanthi Colony,
12
th
Main Road, Anna Nagar, Chennai - 600 040.
Contact No. 044-26216435.

Note : Test Timing will be subject to change














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GROUP II MAINS TEST SYLLABUS
Test Time 1.30 to 5.00pm
Test No. Test Portion Subject Date

Over all review about tests Introduction 16.12.13
1 Population Explosion
Unemployment issues in India & Tamil Nadu
Child Labour
Economic Issues (a) Poverty (b) Sanitation
Rural and Urban
Economy 23.12.13
2 Corruption in public life
Anti corruption measures
Illiteracy
Social Issue 27.12.13
3 Physical Quantities , Standards & Units
Nature of Universe (Astro & Geophysics)
Work, Power & Energy
Force, Motion & Pressure
Properties of Matter
Physics 30.12.13
4 Matter
Atomic Structure
Periodic Classification
Chemical Bonding
Acids, Bases & Salts
Chemistry 03.01.14
5 Living & Non living things
Animal kingdom classification
Animal life (Vertebrates & Invertebrates)
Plant kingdom Classification
Plant Taxonomy


Biology
06.01.14
6
Education
Linkage between Education and Economic Growth
Employment Guarantee Scheme
Govt. Policy on Health.
Economy 10.01.14
7 Women Empowerment
Role of the Govt. in Women Empowerment
Social injustice in womenfolk
Domestic violence, dowry menace, sexual assault
Social Issues 20.01.14
8 Union government organisation Structure
functions and control mechanisms
Union finance resources, budget and financial
administration.
Polity &
Governance
24.01.14
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9 Bacteria
Virus
Algae
Fungi (Lichens & Mycorrhizae)
Microbiological diseases in Plants, Animals &
Humans


Biology
27.01.14
10 Heat
Light
Machines & Mechanics
Thermodynamics
Physics 31.01.14
11 Bryophyta
Pteridophyta
Gymnosperms
Angiosperms
Integumentary system (Hair, Nail)
Sensory Organs (Eye, Nose, Ear, Tongue, Skin)
Biology 03.02.14
12 Chemical Reaction
Chemical Kinetics
Electrochemistry
Carbon & its compounds
Nitrogen & its compounds
Chemistry 07.02.14
13
Impact of violence on the growth of the nation
Religious violence, - Terrorism and Communal violence
Education
Linkage between Education and Economic Growth
Social Issues 10.02.14
14
Centre State Relations
Industrial map of India
Social welfare government sponsored schemes by
Govt. of India
Use of IT in administration E-governance in Union
government
Polity &
Governance
14.02.14
15 Cytology (Plants & Humans)
Anatomy (Plants & Humans)
Cancer Biology
Muscular System
Skeletal System
Dental Science
Biology 17.02.14
16 Sound
Magnetism & Electromagnetism
Scientific laws & Instruments
Inventions & Discoveries
Laboratories
Physics 21.02.14
17 Nutrition
Dietetics
Digestive System
Respiratory System
Blood System
Circulatory System
Biology 24.02.14
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18 Organic Chemistry
Agricultural Chemistry (Fertilizers, Pesticides,
Insecticides)
Application of Chemicals
General Information
Chemistry 28.02.14
19
Community Development Programme
Self Employment and Entrepreneurship Development
Role of N.G.Os in Social Welfare.
Social Issues 03.03.14
20
Role of Union government Public services-Role of
Recruitment agencies in Union government.
CVC, Lok adalts, Ombudsman, CAG, Human Rights
issues, Right to Information, central and state commissions
Natural calamities Disaster management in State
and Union.
Polity &
Governance
07.03.14
21 Genetics (Plants & Humans)
Bio Technology (Plants & Humans)
Nervous system
Excretory system
Reproductive system
Biology 10.03.14
22 Electricity (Static & Current Electricity)
Electronics (Analog & Digital)
Semiconductor devices & Applications
Communication systems
Physics 14.03.14
23 Plant Physiology
Endocrine system
Exocrine system
Communicable & Non Communicable Diseases
Immunology
Alcoholism & Drug Abuse
Biology 17.03.14
24 Role, Achievement & impacts in Science &
Technology
Govt. Policies & organizations in Science &
Technology
Nano Technology
Space Technology
Nuclear Technology
Information Technology
Oil exploration
Technology & innovation in Energy sector

Science &
Tech
21.03.14
25
State government organisation Structure, functions &
Control Mechanisms
State finance Resources, budget and financial
administration.
Use of IT in administration E-governance in state.

Polity &
Governance
24.03.14
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26
District administration role in peoples welfare oriented
performances
Industrial map of Tamil Nadu
Role of State govt Public servicer role of recruitment
agencies
Social welfare schemes of state Strategic planning.
Polity &
Governance
28.03.14
27 Ecology
Ecosystem & its functions (Terrestrial & Aquatic)
Bio diversity (Plants & Animals)
Bio diversity conservation process
Environmental Pollution
Climate change
Government acts & policies for environment
protection
Environment 31.03.14
28 Environmental Organisations
International Environmental conventions
Environmental issues & Health effects
Economic Zoology
Economic Botany
Applied Biology
Miscellaneous 04.04.14
29 Optics
Spectroscopy
Laser
Atomic & Nuclear Physics
Nuclear Chemistry
Bio Chemistry
Environmental Chemistry
Miscellaneous 07.04.14
30 Mock Test I

31 Mock Test II






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TNPSC GROUP II (CSSE-I) Services
Main Examination General Studies (Degree Standard)
PART- A
Topics for Objective Type

Unit I Role and impact of science and Technology in the Development of India and Tamil
Nadu.

Physics
Nature of universe General scientific laws-Scientific instruments Inventions and discoveries
Science glossary Physical quantities, standards and units Mechanics and properties of
matter Force, motion and energy Heat, light and sound Magnetism, Electricity and
electronics

Chemistry
Elements and compounds Acids, base and salts Oxidation and reduction Carbon,
nitrogen and their compounds Fertilizers pesticides, insecticides

Biology
Main concepts of life science The cell basic unit of life Classification of living organism
Nutrition and dietetics, Respiration Blood and blood circulation Endocrine system
Reproductive system Animals, plants and human life Govt. policy organizations on
Science and Technology Role, achievement & impact of Science and technology Energy
self sufficiency oil exploration 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 Alcoholism and drug
abuse Computer science and advancement.

Unit II Administration of Union and States with special reference of Tamil Nadu

Polity & Governance
State government organization structure, functions and control mechanism District
administration role in peoples welfare oriented programmes Industrial map of Tamil Nadu
role of state government Public Services role of recruitment agencies State finance
resources, budget and financial administration Use of IT in administration e-governance in
the State-Natural calamities Disaster Management Union and State - CVC, Lok-adalats,
Ombudsman, CAG Human Right Issues Right to information Central and State
Commission. Social welfare Government sponsored schemes with reference to Tamil Nadu
Relationship between State and Union Industrial map of India Public Services role of
recruitment agencies in Union Government Social Welfare government sponsored schemes
by Government of India.





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Union III Socio Economic Issues in India / Tamil Nadu

Economy
Population Explosion Unemployment issues in India & Tamil Nadu Child Labour
Economic Issues (a) Poverty (b) Sanitation Rural and Urban Education Linkage between
Education and Economic Growth Employment Guarantee Scheme Govt. Policy on Health.


Social Issues
Corruption in public life Anti corruption measures illiteracy Women Empowerment
Role of the Govt. in Women Empowerment Social injustice in womenfolk Domestic
violence, dowry menace, sexual assault Impact of violence on the growth of the nation
Religious violence, - Terrorism and Communal violence Education Linkage between
Education and Economic Growth Community Development Programme -Self Employment
and Entrepreneurship Development Role of N.G.Os in Social Welfare.

PART B

Unit IV Essay:

(Descriptive Type) (a) Current issues at Nation Level (b) Current issues at State level.