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1 HIGHLIGHTS: GENERAL STUDIES PRELIMS TEST SERIES Starts on 3 rd December 2017 Total number of tests: 25 which includes 17 (Topic-wise Tests) + 4 (Revision Tests) + 2 (Strategic Revision Tests) + 2 (Full Syllabus Tests) Revision Tests Revision is inevitable to become successful in Civil Services Examinations. To inculcate the habit of revision, 4 Revision Tests will be conducted and each after three Topic-wise tests. Strategic Revision Tests: These tests serve two objectives Based on priority, certain topics mandate repeated and focused revision due to their attached significance towards the examination. Dividing the syllabus into two equal parts and corresponding revisions ensures confidence & motivation in your preparation. Tests will be held on every Sunday [9:30 AM to 11:30 AM] (General Studies) & 2.30 PM to 4.30 PM (CSAT), followed with discussion by the respective faculty. Test orientation on every Monday [5:30 PM to 7:00PM] Answer Keys with detailed explanations will be provided immediately after the discussion. Additional 100 questions will be provided after each Topic-wise Tests to ensure comprehensive preparation. (Additional payment for Photo copy) Additional one Full syllabus question paper will be provided after the final test. Answer sheets will be evaluated and marks will be displayed in the blog ( within a week , vetriiias2011@gmail.com

2 FEES: Rs.5000/- only (General Studies + CSAT) Rs.4,000/- only (General Studies) Rs.2,000/- only (CSAT) - Rs.4000/- only (General Studies + CSAT) (for Old Students) - Rs.3,000/- only (General Studies) (for Old Students) - Rs.1,500/- only (CSAT) (for Old Students) WHAT UPSC SAYS PRELIMINARY SYLLABUS Paper: I Current events of national & international importance History of India & Indian National Movement India & World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India & world Indian Polity and Governance Constitution, Political System, Panchayat Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc. Economic & Social Development sustainable development, Poverty, inclusion Demographics, social sector initiatives General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio - Diversity and Climate Change General Science Paper: II Comprehension Interpersonal skills including Communication skills Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability Decision Making and Problem Solving General Mental Ability Basic Numeracy( Numbers and their relations, order of magnitude, etc.) (Class X Level) Data Interpretation (Charts, Graphs, Tables, Data Sufficiency) (Class X Level) , vetriiias2011@gmail.com

3 TEST NO. GENERAL STUDIES PRELIMS TEST SERIES SCHEDULE DATE TOPICS MATERIAL INDIAN HISTORY TEST Modern India Part I India in the late 18 th Century The Advent of the Europeans and British Conquest of India Modern India from 1757 to 1905 The British Administrative Structure and Reform in India and its Impact Social-Religious Movements in 19th to 20th centuries The Revolt of 1857 and Changes After 1857 Moderate Phase ( ) September 2017 INDIAN POLITY TEST - 1 Political System Political Systems: Various Forms and their Basic Ideas Concept of Rule of Law Modern India Part I NCERT 12 th Std Book Bipan Chandra India Struggle for Independence - Bipan Chandra Spectrum Modern India Newspaper (The Hindu) Monthly Material (Vetrii IAS or Insights on India or Vision IAS or GS Score or PIB or etc.,) Political System Vetrii Polity Handout Material , vetriiias2011@gmail.com

4 Political System as Envisaged in the Indian Constitution Indian Constitution Indian Constitution: Historical Underpinnings, Evolution & Making of the Constitution Salient Features of Constitution The Preamble The Union and its Territory Citizenship Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles & Fundamental Duties Amendment of Constitution India Year Book National Symbols Polity Law and Justice INDIAN HISTORY TEST - 2 MODERN INDIA PART II Extremist Phase ( ) Emergence of Extremist Leaders The Partition of Bengal Morley-Minto Reforms Swadeshi Movement, Home Rule Movement etc. Indian Constitution Laxmikanth Relevant Chapters India Year Book Any Abridged Version MODERN INDIA PART II NCERT 12 th Standard Book Spectrum Modern History India Struggle for Independence - Bipan Chandra , vetriiias2011@gmail.com

5 The Gandhian Era ( ) Gandhi Advent and Achievement Rowlatt Act, Jallianawala Bagh Massacre and Khilafat Movement Non- Cooperation, Civil Disobedience and Quit India Movement British Response and Negotiations INA and Subhash Chandra Bose Miscellaneous: Reforms / Acts / Committee, Congress Session, Governor-General Viceroys etc. REVISION TEST - 1 October 2017 Newspaper (The Hindu) Monthly Material (Vetrii IAS or Insights on India or Vision IAS or GS Score or PIB or etc.,) Topics of Test Nos. 1, 2 and , vetriiias2011@gmail.com

6 GEOGRAPHY TEST INDIAN POLITY TEST Physical Geography of the World Solar System and the Earth Basics of Latitude and Longitude Geomorphology Climatology Oceanography Natural Hazards and Disasters Biogeography Land, Climate, Resources etc. of Continents: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia - World Map Based Questions. Working of Indian Constitution and System of the Government Central Government: President, Vice President, Prime minister, Central Council of Ministers, Attorney General and Parliament State Government: Governor, Chief Minister, State Council of Ministers, Advocate General and State Legislature Indian Federalism, Centre-State and Inter- State Relations Emergency Provisions Features of PESA Act Physical Geography of the World Vetrii Physical Geography Book Vetrii World Geography Book NCERT 11 th Standard Fundamentals of Physical Geography Oxford School Atlas Goh Cheng Leong Chapter on Climatic Regions Working of Indian Constitution and System of the Government Laxmikanth Relevant Chapters , vetriiias2011@gmail.com

7 GEOGRAPHY TEST REVISION TEST 2 Judiciary: Supreme Court, High Courts, Subordinate Courts Physical Geography of India Introduction: Location, Area and Boundaries Structure and Relief: Physiographic Divisions Drainage System Weather, Climate and Seasons Soils Natural Vegetation, Plant and Animal Life India Map Physical Geography of India Vetrii Indian Geography Book NCERT Old 11 th Std India: Physical Environment Oxford School Atlas Topics of Test Nos. 5, 6 and 7 INDIAN HISTORY TEST 3 Ancient India Medieval India VETRII S STRATEGIC REVISION TEST I Ancient India NCERT 11 th Std Book RS Sharma Medieval India Old NCERT 11 th Std Book Sathish Chandra TOPICS OF TEST NOS. 1 TO 3 AND 5 TO , vetriiias2011@gmail.com

8 ART & CULTURE Art & Culture Architecture and Sculptures Religion and Philosophy Indian Paintings Indian Music Indian Dances Indian Theatres Indian Cinema Martial Arts Indian Language and Literature Arts and Crafts Science and Technology in Ancient India Indo- Islamic Culture World Heritage Sites November 2017 Art & Culture NCERT Introduction to Indian Art Nitin Singhania Indian Art & Culture Class Notes Newspaper (The Hindu) Monthly Material (Vetrii IAS or Insights on India or Vision IAS or GS Score or PIB or etc.,) , vetriiias2011@gmail.com

9 GEOGRAPHY TEST - 3 Socio-Economic Geography of World All Relevant Topics Socio-Economic Geography of World NCERT 12 th Std Fundamentals of Human Geography Oxford School Atlas Economic and Human Geography of India Agriculture Land Resources Water Resources Mineral Resources Energy Resources Industries Transport and Communication Population, Migration, Settlements Pilgrimage Centres Tribes/Ethnic Communities Regional Development Programmes India Map Economic and Human Geography of India Vetrii Indian Geography Book NCERT 12 th Std India People and Economy NCERT Old 12 th Std Resources Ministry Websites As Specified in Orientation Session Oxford School Atlas India Year Book Land and the People Culture and Tourism Water Resources India Year Book Any Abridged Version , vetriiias2011@gmail.com

10 ECONOMY TEST Economy Theoretical Aspects and Fundamentals Introduction to Economics National Income Calculation Human Development Food Security, Poverty and Unemployment Public Finance and Fiscal Policy Financial System in India Money Market Capital Market Money Management Stock Measures Inflation and Deflation Economy Theoretical Aspects and Fundamentals Shankar Ganesh - Indian Economy - Key Concepts Indian Economy (Special Issue) - Pratiyogita Darpan Indian Economy : Ramesh Singh 11th NCERT: Economics: Indian Economic Development 12th NCERT: Economics: Macroeconomics REVISION TEST 3 December 2017 Newspaper (The Hindu) Monthly Material (Vetrii IAS or Insights on India or Vision IAS or GS Score or PIB or etc.,) TOPICS OF TEST NOS. 11, 12 AND 13 ENVIRONMENT TEST - 1 Environment Introduction, Basic Concepts, and Components of the Environment Environment Vetrii s Environment Book NCERT 12 th Biology Unit 10 Ecology , vetriiias2011@gmail.com

11 ECONOMY TEST Ecology Ecosystem Types viz., Terrestrial and Aquatic Environmental Pollution Environmental Impact Assessment Environmental Agriculture January 2018 Indian Economy Pre-Independence Indian Economy Economic Planning, Five Year Plan Features and Planning Commission New Economic Policy 1991 Sectors of Indian Economy Agriculture, Industry, Services and Infrastructure & Communications. External Trade and Capital International Economic Organisation. India Year Book Chapters Agriculture Basic Economic Data NCERT 11 th Chemistry Volume 2: Unit 14 Environmental Chemistry Newspaper (The Hindu) Monthly Material (Vetrii IAS or Insights on India or Vision IAS or GS Score or PIB or etc.,) Indian Economy Indian Economy : Ramesh Singh Indian Economy (Special Issue) - Pratiyogita Darpan Shankar Ganesh - Indian Economy - Key Concepts 11th NCERT: Economics: Indian Economic Development India Year Book Chapters Any Abridged Version , vetriiias2011@gmail.com

12 Commerce Finance Corporate Affairs ENVIRONMENT TEST February 2018 Bio-diversity Basics of Biodiversity Biodiversity of India Flora and Fauna Diversity of India Biodiversity of Marine Ecosystem Measures to Conserve Biodiversity of India Protected Areas Networks such as National Parks, WLS etc.,; Conservation Measures such as Project Tiger etc., Global Measures to Protect Biodiversity MAB Programme, BD Hotspots, etc., March 2018 Newspaper (The Hindu) Monthly Material (Vetrii IAS or Insights on India or Vision IAS or GS Score or PIB or etc.,) Bio-diversity Vetrii s Environment Book NCERT 12 th Biology Unit 10 Ecology Newspaper (The Hindu) Monthly Material (Vetrii IAS or Insights on India or Vision IAS or GS Score or PIB or etc.,) , vetriiias2011@gmail.com

13 REVISION TEST TOPICS OF TEST NOS. 15, 16 AND 17 ECONOMY TEST 3 + SOCIAL JUSTICE RELATED TOPICS + INDIA YEAR BOOK Indian Economy Contemporary Facts Economic Survey Budget Indian Economy Contemporary Facts Economic Survey Budget Government scheme Various Government Schemes Current Other Social Sector Initiative Miscellaneous Census 2011 Essential Facts India Year Book Chapters Agriculture Basic Economic Data Commerce Energy Finance Corporate Affairs Industry Planning Transport Government Schemes Vetrii s Material on Government Schemes Miscellaneous Refer Internet Source India Year Book Chapters Any Abridged Version , vetriiias2011@gmail.com

14 ENVIRONMENT TEST - 3 Climate Change Basics of Climate Change Climate Change and Indian Responses, Impacts and Measures Climate Change Organisations Ozone Depletion, Acidification, etc., Climate Change Summits, Conventions, Policies and Organisations at Global Level Sustainable Development Miscellaneous Environmental Acts, Policies and other Institutionalised Mechanisms of India Environmental Organisations in India Environmental Organisations and Conventions on International/ Global Level India Year Book Environment Current Issues in Environment 1 st October 2017 to 10 th April 2018 VETRII S STRATEGIC REVISION TEST II Climate Change Vetrii s Environment Book Miscellaneous Vetrii s Environment Book India Year Book Any Abridged Version Current Issues in Environment Vetrii IAS / Insights or GS Score Environment Material TOPICS OF TEST NOS.11, 12, 13, 15, 16,17, 19 AND , vetriiias2011@gmail.com

15 INDIAN POLITY TEST Governance in India Local Government: Panchayati Raj, Municipalities, Planning Committees and other Urban Local Bodies Union Territories 5 th and 6 th Schedule Areas Special Status to Jammu and Kashmir Special Provisions to Various States Administrative Reforms and Tribunals Lokpal and Lok Ayuktas Schedules to the Constitution Other Constitutional Dimensions Constitutional Bodies, Non Constitutional Bodies & Regulatory Bodies Elections and Political Parties Pressure Groups Schedule VIII and Official Language E-Governance Rights Issues Governance: Permanent Executive Offices of Centre and States Cabinet Secretariat, Chief Secretary etc., Current Issues in Indian Polity 1 st August 2017 to 15 th April 2018 Governance in India Laxmikanth Relevant Chapters Vetrii Polity Handout Material - 2 Current Issues in Indian Polity Vetrii Institute Polity Material , vetriiias2011@gmail.com

16 SCIENCE AND TECH + INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND ORGANISATION + GENERAL SCIENCE Science and Technology Space Technology Biotechnology Nanotechnology Nuclear Research Defence Communication and Information Technology IPR Material Science Applied Science and Modern Day Technology / Latest Research International Relations and Organisations Various Significant Regional, Multilateral and Global Institutions Structure and Mandate Significant World Events in the Recent Past Science and Technology Vetrii s Book on Science and Technology Ministry Websites As Specified in Orientation Session Vetrii s Science and Technology Handout International Relations and Organisations Class Notes Vetrii s Material on International Organisation General Science Biology in Human Welfare Health and Diseases Pathogens, Parasites causing Human Diseases, Basic Concepts of Immunology Microbes in Human Welfare Improvement in Food Production Other General Science General Science NCERT 12 th Biology Unit 8 and , vetriiias2011@gmail.com

17 India Year Book Communications and Information Technology Defence Scientific and Technological Developments April VETRII S FULL MOCK TEST I VETRII S FULL MOCK TEST II India Year Book Any Abridged Version Newspaper (The Hindu) Monthly Material (Vetrii IAS or Insights on India or Vision IAS or GS Score or PIB OPEN TO ALL , vetriiias2011@gmail.com

18 CSAT PRELIMS TEST SERIES TEST NO DATE SYLLABUS Number system, progressions, Percentages, Logical reasoning number series, alpha series, coding and decoding, English comprehension. Averages, Ratio and proportion, Alligations, Mixtures and solutions, Reading Comprehension. Data Interpretation, Logical reasoning Direction sense test, Number System, Time and work, analytical reasoning linear arrangement, circular arrangement. Logical reasoning Blood Relations, Syllogism, Reading Comprehension Profit loss discount, simple and compound interest, Logical Puzzles, Reading Comprehension Time speed and distance, Analytical Reasoning Cross variable relationships, Logical Reasoning Cubes, visual reasoning, Data interpretation. Reading Comprehension Time speed and Distance, Reading Comprehension Heights and distances, Ages, Mensuration, Geometry, Analytical Reasoning Linear arrangement, Circular Arrangement, Cross variable relationships, Reading Comprehension Permutation and combination, probability, Statistics, Elements of Algebra, clocks and calendars, set theory, ven diagrams, Reading Comprehension MOCK TEST I (FULL SYLLABUS) MOCK TEST II (FULL SYLLABUS) MOCK TEST III (FULL SYLLABUS) - OPEN TO ALL MOCK TEST IV (FULL SYLLABUS) - OPEN TO ALL , vetriiias2011@gmail.com

19 UPSC CIVIL SERVICES PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION TEST SERIES INSTRUCTIONS The candidates are required to enter the examination hall 20 minutes before the scheduled commencement of the examination. The candidates should note that any omission/mistake/discrepancy in encoding /filling in details in the OMR answer sheet, especially with regard to roll number and test booklet series code, will render the answer sheet liable for rejection. The candidates will not be admitted to the examination if they report 10 minutes after the scheduled commencement of the examination. Mobile Phones, Calculators, IT Gadgets and any other Communication device such as Bluetooth etc. are not allowed inside the premises where the examination is being conducted. Any Infringements of these instructions shall entail disciplinary action including ban from future examinations. There will be penalty (negative marking) for wrong answers marked by a candidate in the objective type question papers The candidates should note that the answers other than those made by black ball point pen would not be evaluated. The candidates are advised not to bring any valuables/costly items and bags to the examination halls, as safe keeping of the same cannot be assured. The Institute will not be responsible for any loss in this regard. After finishing the test, the candidate should not enter the exam hall until the test time gets over and candidates are permitted to enter inside. No discussion, what so ever can be held inside the examination hall by the candidate. In case of any such activity seen from a candidate, his/her paper will not be evaluated. Wrong marking, extra shading and any such marking other than the permitted shading will lead to non-evaluation of the respective question , vetriiias2011@gmail.com

20 S o u t h I n d i a s B e s t F a c u l t y T e a m f o r C I V I L S E R V I C E S E X A M I N A T I O N , vetriiias2011@gmail.com

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