UPSC Prelims Syllabus Guide for Tanmaya
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Exam Overview
- Two papers: GS Paper 1 (100 MCQs, 200 marks) and CSAT Paper 2 (80 MCQs, 200 marks).
- Negative marking: one-third of the marks per question in both papers.
- CSAT is qualifying: at least 33% required; GS marks decide the Prelims cut-off.
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History of India & National Movement
Ancient, medieval, and modern Indian history, plus freedom struggle themes mapped to GS Paper 1.
- Prehistoric & ancient India: Indus Valley, Vedic age, Mauryan, Gupta.
- Medieval India: Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, regional kingdoms.
- Modern India: British rule, socio-religious reforms, national movement phases.
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Indian Polity & Governance
Constitution, political system, Panchayati Raj, public policy, and rights issues aligned with the official syllabus.
- Constitutional framework, Preamble, fundamental rights and duties.
- Union and State government structure, Parliament, Judiciary, local bodies.
- Governance, transparency, accountability, and key policy schemes.
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Indian & World Geography
Physical, social, and economic geography of India and the world, including maps and climatic regions.
- Physical features: mountains, plains, plateaus, rivers.
- Climate, vegetation, and natural resources.
- World geography: regions, economic and social geography trends.
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Indian Economy & Development
Basics of Indian economy, planning, inclusive growth, poverty, and social sector initiatives.
- Economic growth, development, and planning.
- Inclusive growth, poverty, unemployment, and social schemes.
- Banking, budgeting, and external sector fundamentals.
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Environment & Ecology
General issues on ecology, biodiversity, and climate change relevant for GS Paper 1.
- Ecological principles and ecosystems.
- Biodiversity hotspots, conservation efforts.
- Climate change, environmental governance.
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General Science & Technology
Basic science concepts and recent developments in science and technology relevant to society.
- Physics, chemistry, biology fundamentals.
- Space, biotech, ICT, and emerging technologies.
- Science in everyday life and current affairs.
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Current Affairs
National and international events, linked to relevant GS topics and themes.
- Daily news capsules tagged by subject.
- Monthly issue-wise compilation.
- Linking events to syllabus themes.
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CSAT Skills & Topics
Qualifying paper focusing on comprehension, reasoning, decision making, and basic numeracy.
- Reading comprehension and interpersonal communication.
- Logical reasoning, analytical ability, and problem-solving.
- Basic numeracy and data interpretation (Class X level).
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