As a beginner, to have fundamental knowledge about the syllabus, you may start with Tamilnadu State Board Books. Cover every line of the 6th Std – 12th Std Science, Social Science Books as per the TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus.
TNPSC Group 1 Preparation Books:
Here we have given the important book list for TNPSC Group – I based on the syllabus of TNPSC.
The booklist has been given topic wise as syllabus, reference books and Mark analysis for TNPSC Group I – Prelims.
Question analysis is depends on previous year question paper model.
| Subjects | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Science | 30-35 |
| Indian Polity | 22-26 |
| Geography | 11-20 |
| Economy | 16-19 |
| History/culture/TamilNadu | 26-28 |
| Mental Ability/Aptitude | 48-50 |
| Current Affairs /GK | 27-41 |
GENERAL SCIENCE (Physics)
| Topics | Reference Books |
|---|---|
| Mechanics and properties of matter | Std 9 –Liquids |
| Physical quantities, standards and units | Std 6 -Measurement and Motion Std 7 – Measurement Std 8 – Measurements Std 9 – Measurements and measuring instruments Std 10 – Measuring instruments |
| Force, motion and energy | Std 6 – Magnetism Std 7- Electricity Std 8 – Electricity and Heat Std 10 – Electricity and Energy & Magnetic effect of electric current and light |
| Heat, light and sound | Std 6 – Light Std 7 – Heat and Light Std 8 – Light and Sound Std 9 – Sound & Heat and Gas laws |
| Atomic and nuclear physics | Std 8 – Atomic Structure Std 9 – Atomic Structure |
GENERAL SCIENCE (Chemistry)
| Topics | Reference Books |
|---|---|
| Elements and Compounds | Std 6 – Chemistry in Daily life Std 6 – Separation of Substances Std 6 – Changes around us Std 7 – Matter in our surroundings Std 7 – Matter and its nature Std 7 – Combustion and Flame Std 8 – Elements and Compounds around us Std 9 –Is matter around us pure? Std 9 – Periodic Classifications of elements Std 10 – Solutions |
| Acids, bases and salts | Std 10 – Chemical Reactions |
| Oxidation and reduction | [covered in Acids, bases and salts topics] |
| Chemistry of ores and metals | Std 8 – Coal and Petroleum |
| Carbon, nitrogen and their compounds | Std 9 – Chemical equation Std 10 – Carbon and its compounds |
GENERAL SCIENCE (Botany)
| Topics | Reference Books |
|---|---|
| Main Concepts of life science | Std 7 – Animals in daily life Std 7 – Plant Morphology Std 8 – Crop production and management Std 10 – Life Processes |
| Classification of living organism | Std 6 – Diversity of Organisms Std 7 – Basis of Classification Std 8 – Pictorial feature of Plant Kingdom Std 8 – Microorganisms Std 9 – Animal Kingdom |
| The cell – basic unit of life | Std 6 – Cell Structure Std 9 – Cells |
Suggested Books:-
1.General Science – Master Blaster, by Venkatraman.R (English)
2. Lucent’s General Science (English)
3. Encyclopedia of General Science for General Competitions (Arihant, English)
4. General Science for Gs Paper I – Environment, Biodiversity and Climate Change (English, TATA McGraw Hill)
5. TNPSC General Science (Pothu Ariviyal) 3420 Q & A Tamil
6.TNPSC GENERAL SCIENCE previous year examination questions & answers.(English)
GENERAL SCIENCE (Zoology)
| Topics | Reference Books |
|---|---|
| Environment, ecology, Bio- diversity and its conservation | Std 6 –Our Environment Std 7 – Eco-System Std 7 – Water a precious resource Std 8 –Air, Water and Soil Pollution Std 8 – Diversity in Living Organisms Std 8 – Conservation of Plants and Animals Std 9 – Bio Geo Chemical cycle Std 9 – Pollution and ozone depletion Std 10 – Conservation of Environment Std 10 – Wastewater management |
| Health and hygiene, Human diseases, prevention and remedies – Communicable diseases and non- communicable diseases | Std 6 – Food Habits Std 7 – Human body form and function Std 8 – Reaching the age of Adolescence Std 9 – Improvement in food resources Std 10 – Immune system |
| Animal, Plant and Human Life. | Std 6 – The World of Plants. |
| Genetics the science of heredity | Std 10 – Hereditary and Evolution |
| Alcoholism and drug abuse | Std 9 – Addiction and Healthy lifestyle |
Current Events
| Current Events | Topics |
|---|---|
| Current Events (History) | 1 Latest diary of events – National – National symbols – Profile of States – Eminent persons & places in news-Sports & games – Books & authors -Awards & honors- India and its neighbours 2 Latest historical events – Appointments – who is who? 3 Defence, national security and terrorism – World organizations – pacts and summits – Cultural panorama – Latest terminology. |
| Current Events (Political Science) | 1 Problems in conduct of public elections – Political parties and political system in India- Public awareness & General administration – Welfare oriented govt. schemes, their utility. 2 Role of Voluntary organizations & Govt. 3 India’s foreign policy – Latest court verdicts – public opinion |
| Current Events (Geography) | 1 Geographical landmarks 2 Policy on environment and ecology |
| Current Events (Economics) | 1 Current socio-economic problems 2 New economic policy & govt. sector |
| Current Events (Science) | 1 Latest inventions on science & technology 2. Latest discoveries in Health Science – Mass media & communication |
Reference Books:-
1. Sun IAS Academy is the best source for Current Affairs.
2. The Hindu Newspaper.
3. Last 10 Month Current Affairs.
4. Other Sources like gk today.
Suggested Books:-
1.Manorama Yearbook (English and Tamil)
2. TNPSC Current Events Previous Years Examination (English)
3. TNPSC CURRENT EVENTS previous years examination Q & A (Tamil)
GEOGRAPHY
| Topics | Reference Books |
|---|---|
| Earth and Universe – Solar system | Std 6 – The Earth and the Solar System Std 6 – Rotation and Revolution of Earth Std 6 – The Earth we live in Std 6 – Maps and Globe Std 7 – The Earth Its Structure and tectonic movements Std 9 – Tamil Nadu ; Physiography of Tamil Nadu Std 10 – India Location and Physiography |
| Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate | Std 7 – Weather and Climate Std 9 – Climate of Tamil Nadu Std 10 – India Climate |
| Soil, minerals & natural resources | Std 7 – The Surface of Earth and changing face of Earth Std 8 – Resources and their types Std 8 – Resources and Economic activities Std 8 – Types of Primary Activities; Mining Std 8 – Industries; Types of Industries Std 9 – Resources of Tamil Nadu Std 9 – Tamil Nadu Manufacturing Industries Std 10 – India Natural Resources Std 10 – India Industries |
| Forest & wildlife | Std 9 – Environmental Issues Std 9 – Conservation of Resources and Sustainable Development Std 10 – Environmental Issues |
| Agricultural pattern, livestock & fisheries | Std 8 – Agriculture; Crops Std 9 – Tamil Nadu Agriculture Std 10 – India Agriculture |
| Population – density and distribution | Std 8 – Population Growth and Distribution; Population and Resources Std 9 – Tamil Nadu Population |
| Natural calamities – disaster management | Std 7 – Disaster and Disaster Management Std 8 – Responding to Disasters Std 9 – Disaster Management Std 10 – Disaster Risk Reduction |
| Transport including surface transport and communication- Social Geography | Std 8 – Trade Std 8 – Transport and Communication Std 9 – Tamil Nadu Transport and Communications Std 9 – Tamil Nadu Trade Std 10 – India Trade Transport and Communications |
| Atmosphere hydrosphere, lithosphere | Std 7 – An Introduction to Oceanography |
Suggested Books:-
1.GEOGRAPHY – World And India [ ENGLISH MEDIUM ] (Author: ADV Ramana Raju)
2. TNPSC Geography (Puviyiyal) 1262 Q&A (Tamil)
3. TNPSC Geography (Tamil) by V.V.K Subburaj
HISTORY & CULTURE OF INDIA
| Topics | Reference Books |
|---|---|
| Indus Valley Civilization | Std 6 – Indus Valley Civilization Std 9 – Ancient Civilizations |
| Guptas | Std 6 – India After Mauryas Std 11 – Post Mauryan Empire Std 11 – Gupta Empire |
| Delhi Sultans | Std 7 – The Kingdoms of the Deccan Std 7 – Arab and Turkish invasion Std 7 – Sultanate of Delhi Std 9 – Medieval Age Std 11 – Early Medieval India Std 11 – Delhi Sultanate Std 11 – India under the Delhi Sultanate |
| Mughals and Marathas | Std 8 – The Great Mughals Std 8 – Rise of the Marathas Std 11 – The Mughal Empire Std 11 – India under the Mughals Std 11 – The Marathas |
| Age of Vijayanagaram and Bhamanis | Std 7 – The Vijayanagar and Bhamani Kingdoms Std 11 – The Vijayanagar and Bhamani Kingdoms |
| South Indian history – Culture and Heritage of Tamil people | Std 7 – The South Indian Kingdoms Std 8 – The Nayak Rule in Tamil Country Std 8 – The Rule of Marathas of Thanjavur Std 9 – Cultural Heritage of Tamil Nadu Std 11 – South Indian Kingdom – I Pallavas Std 11 – South Indian Kingdom – II Chalukyas and Rashtrakutas Std 11 – Imperial Cholas Std 11 – The Spread of Indian Culture in Other Asian Countries |
| India since independence | Std 12 – India After Independence |
| Characteristics of Indian culture – Unity in diversity – race, colour, language, custom – India-as secular state | Std 7 – Bakthi and Sufi movements Std 11 – Bakthi Movement in Medieval India |
| Growth of rationalist, Dravidian movement in TN – Political parties and populist schemes | Std 12 – Role of Tamil Nadu in the Indian National Movement Std 12 – The Justice Party Rule |
| Advent of European invasion- Expansion and consolidation of British rule | Std 8 – Advent of the Europeans Std 8 – Anglo French Struggle (Carnatic Wars) Std 11 – The Coming of Europeans |
| Effect of British rule on socio- economic factors | Std 8 – Rule of English East India Company Std 8 – Lord Cornwallis Std 8 – Marquess of Hastings Std 8 – Lord William Bentick Std 8 – Lord Dalhousie Std 12 – India under the English East India Company Std 12 – Revenue Administration and Economic Policy of the British |
| Social reforms and religious movements | Std 10 – Social and Religious Reform Movements in 19th Cen. Std 10 – Social Transformation in Tamil Nadu Std 12 – Educational and Social Reforms |
| Pre-historic events | Std 6 – Pre Historic Period Std 11 – Pre Historic India and Harappan Culture |
| Vedic, Aryan and Sangam age | Std 6 – Ancient Tamil Nadu Std 6 – The Vedic Period Std 11 – The Vedic Culture Std 11 – Sangam Age |
| Maurya dynasty | Std 6 – The Raise of Kingdoms Std 7 – The North Indian Kingdoms – The Rajputs Std 11 – The Raise of Magadha and Alexander’s Invasion Std 11 – Mauryan Empire |
| Buddhism and Jainism | Std 6 – Jainism and Buddhism Std 9 – Intellectual awakening of 6th Century BC Std 11 – Jainism and Buddhism |
Suggested Books:-
1.Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth (English)
2. TNPSC Group 1 Prelims General Studies Indian Polity Exam Guide by V.V.K. Subburaj(English)
3. TNPSC Indian Polity Previous Years Examination Q & A (English)
4. Magbook Indian Polity & Governance (English)
INDIAN ECONOMY
| Topics | Reference Books |
|---|---|
| Constitution of India – Preamble to the constitution – Salient features of constitution – Union, State and territory Citizenship – rights amend duties Fundamental rights – Fundamental duties – Human rights charter – Union legislature – Parliament – State executive – State Legislature assembly – Local government – panchayat raj – Tamil Nadu – Judiciary in India – Rule of law/Due process of law – Elections Official Language and Schedule VIII Corruption in public life – Anti- corruption measures – Central Vigilance Commission, lok-adalats, Ombudsman, Comptroller and Auditor General of India – Right to information – Empowerment of women – Consumer Protection Form | Std 7 – Our Nation Std 7 – Indian Constitution Std 9 – The Union Government Std 9 – The State Government Std 9 – Rights and Duties of Citizens Std 10 – Consumer Rights Std 12 – Indian Government and Politics Std 12 – Organisation of State Government – Tamil Nadu Std 12 – Local Self Government in Tamil Nadu |
| Status of Jammu & Kashmir – Indian federalism – center – state relations- Emergency provisions – Election Commission Union and State – Amendments to constitution – Schedules to constitution – Administrative reforms & tribunals- Central and State Commission | Std 7 – Our Nation Std 7 – Indian Constitution Std 9 – The Union Government Std 9 – The State Government Std 9 – Rights and Duties of Citizens Std 10 – Consumer Rights Std 12 – Indian Government and Politics Std 12 – Organisation of State Government – Tamil Nadu Std 12 – Local Self Government in Tamil Nadu |
| Civil services in India – Administrative challenges in a welfare state – Complexities of district administration – Voluntary organizations and public grievances Redressal | Std 7 – Our Nation Std 7 – Indian Constitution Std 9 – The Union Government Std 9 – The State Government Std 9 – Rights and Duties of Citizens Std 10 – Consumer Rights Std 12 – Indian Government and Politics Std 12 – Organisation of State Government – Tamil Nadu Std 12 – Local Self Government in Tamil Nadu. |
| Nature of Indian economy | Std 6 – Economics An Introduction Std 10 – Indian Economy after Independence Std 9 – Indian Currency |
| Five-year plan models – an assessment | Std 11 – Economic Planning |
| Land reforms & agriculture – Application of science in agriculture | Std 11 – Agriculture |
| Industrial growth | Std 11 – Industrial Sector |
| Rural welfare oriented programmes – Social sector problems – population, education, health, employment, poverty | Std 8 – Socio Economic Problems Std 11 – Population Std 11 – Poverty and Unemployment |
| National income – HRD – sustainable economic growth – Energy Different sources and development | Std 7 – Tax and its Importance Std 10 – National Income Std 11 – Economic Growth and Development Std 11 – National Income Std 11 – Human Resource Development |
| Capital formation and investment – Public finance & fiscal policy – Price policy & public distribution | Std 7 – Factors of Production Std 9 – Equilibrium Price Std 9 – Demand and Supply Std 12 – Fiscal Policy |
| Banking, money & monetary policy | Std 8 – Money savings and Investment Std 11 – Banking Std 12 – Monetary Policy |
| Role of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) – WTO – globalization & privatization | Std 11 – Foreign Trade |
Suggested Books:-
1.Magbook Indian Economy 2019 P (ENGLISH) by Arihant
2. General Study Indian Economy (English) by Lucent’s
3. Pratiyogita Darpan Indian Economy – Special Edition
INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT
| Topics | Reference Books |
|---|---|
| National Renaissance – Emergence of national leaders – Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, Different modes of agitations | Std 10 – Freedom Movement in India – Phase I Std 12 – Indian National Movement (1885-1905) Std 12 – Indian National Movement (1905 – 1916) |
| Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle – Rajaji, VOC, Periyar, Bharathiar& Others | Std 8 – Vellore Mutiny (1806) Std 10 – Role of Tamil Nadu in Freedom Movement Std 12 – Palayakkarar Rebellion Std 12 – Vellore Mutiny Std 12 – Role of Tamil Nadu in Indian National Movement |
| Early uprising against British rule – 1857 Revolt | Std 8 – The Great Revolt of 1857 Std 10 – Great Revolt of 1857 Std 12 – The Great Revolt of 1857 |
| Indian National Congress – Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, Netaji – Growth of militant movements – Communalism led to partition – Birth of political parties /political system | Std 10 – Freedom Movement in India – Phase II Std 12 – The Indian National Movements (1917-947) |
| India since independence | Std 12 – India After Independence |
| Era of different Acts & Pacts – World war & final phase struggle | Std 12 -Constitutional Development |
Suggested Books:-
1. Struggle for Independence k Venkatesan.
2. TNPSC Indian history & Indian national movement (Tamil)
3. TNPSC Indian history & Indian national movement (English)
APTITUDE AND MENTAL ABILITY TEST
| Topics | Reference Books |
|---|---|
| Conversion of information to data – Collection, compilation and presentation of data – Tables, graphs, diagrams- Analytical interpretation of data – Simplification – Percentage – Highest Common Factor (HCF) – Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) – Ratio and Proportion – Simple interest – Compound interest – Time and Work | Each topic is covered based on TNPSC exam point of view so as to make you to prepare for all TNPSC Exams such as Group 1, Group 2, Group 2A, Group 3, Group 4, VAO and Others. You will get example questions and also practice questions so as to make you to get familiar. We highly recommend to go through all our Apps and Logical topics so as to get top rank in TNPSC Exams. |
| Area-Volume- Decision making and problem solving Parametric representation of data-Basic terms, Communications in information technology – Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)-Behavioral ability | Each topic is covered based on TNPSC exam point of view so as to make you to prepare for all TNPSC Exams such as Group 1, Group 2, Group 2A, Group 3, Group 4, VAO and Others. You will get example questions and also practice questions so as to make you to get familiar. We highly recommend to go through all our Apps and Logical topics so as to get top rank in TNPSC Exams. |
| Puzzles –Visual Reasoning- Number Series – Dice – Alpha numeric reasoning Logical Number/ Alphabetical/ Diagrammatic Sequences | Each topic is covered based on TNPSC exam point of view so as to make you to prepare for all TNPSC Exams such as Group 1, Group 2, Group 2A, Group 3, Group 4, VAO and Others. You will get example questions and also practice questions so as to make you to get familiar. We highly recommend to go through all our Apps and Logical topics so as to get top rank in TNPSC Exams. |
Suggested Books:-
1.Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R.S.Aggarwal
- About Exam
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As a beginner, to have fundamental knowledge about the syllabus, you may start with Tamilnadu State Board Books. Cover every line of the 6th Std – 12th Std Science, Social Science Books as per the TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus.
TNPSC Group 1 Preparation Books:
Here we have given the important book list for TNPSC Group – I based on the syllabus of TNPSC.The booklist has been given topic wise as syllabus, reference books and Mark analysis for TNPSC Group I – Prelims.
- Mark Analysis
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Question analysis is depends on previous year question paper model.
Subjects Marks General Science 30-35 Indian Polity 22-26 Geography 11-20 Economy 16-19 History/culture/TamilNadu 26-28 Mental Ability/Aptitude 48-50 Current Affairs /GK 27-41 - Topics & Books
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GENERAL SCIENCE (Physics)
Topics Reference Books Mechanics and properties of matter Std 9 –Liquids Physical quantities, standards and units Std 6 -Measurement and Motion
Std 7 – Measurement
Std 8 – Measurements
Std 9 – Measurements and measuring instruments
Std 10 – Measuring instrumentsForce, motion and energy Std 6 – Magnetism
Std 7- Electricity
Std 8 – Electricity and Heat
Std 10 – Electricity and Energy & Magnetic effect of electric current and lightHeat, light and sound Std 6 – Light
Std 7 – Heat and Light
Std 8 – Light and Sound
Std 9 – Sound & Heat and Gas lawsAtomic and nuclear physics Std 8 – Atomic Structure
Std 9 – Atomic StructureGENERAL SCIENCE (Chemistry)
Topics Reference Books Elements and Compounds Std 6 – Chemistry in Daily life
Std 6 – Separation of Substances
Std 6 – Changes around us
Std 7 – Matter in our surroundings
Std 7 – Matter and its nature
Std 7 – Combustion and Flame
Std 8 – Elements and Compounds around us
Std 9 –Is matter around us pure?
Std 9 – Periodic Classifications of elements
Std 10 – SolutionsAcids, bases and salts Std 10 – Chemical Reactions Oxidation and reduction [covered in Acids, bases and salts topics] Chemistry of ores and metals Std 8 – Coal and Petroleum Carbon, nitrogen and their compounds Std 9 – Chemical equation Std 10 – Carbon and its compounds GENERAL SCIENCE (Botany)
Topics Reference Books Main Concepts of life science Std 7 – Animals in daily life
Std 7 – Plant Morphology
Std 8 – Crop production and management
Std 10 – Life ProcessesClassification of living organism Std 6 – Diversity of Organisms
Std 7 – Basis of Classification
Std 8 – Pictorial feature of Plant Kingdom
Std 8 – Microorganisms
Std 9 – Animal KingdomThe cell – basic unit of life Std 6 – Cell Structure
Std 9 – CellsSuggested Books:-
1.General Science – Master Blaster, by Venkatraman.R (English)
2. Lucent’s General Science (English)
3. Encyclopedia of General Science for General Competitions (Arihant, English)
4. General Science for Gs Paper I – Environment, Biodiversity and Climate Change (English, TATA McGraw Hill)
5. TNPSC General Science (Pothu Ariviyal) 3420 Q & A Tamil
6.TNPSC GENERAL SCIENCE previous year examination questions & answers.(English)GENERAL SCIENCE (Zoology)
Topics Reference Books Environment, ecology, Bio- diversity and its conservation Std 6 –Our Environment
Std 7 – Eco-System
Std 7 – Water a precious resource
Std 8 –Air, Water and Soil Pollution
Std 8 – Diversity in Living Organisms
Std 8 – Conservation of Plants and Animals
Std 9 – Bio Geo Chemical cycle
Std 9 – Pollution and ozone depletion
Std 10 – Conservation of Environment
Std 10 – Wastewater managementHealth and hygiene, Human diseases, prevention and remedies – Communicable diseases and non- communicable diseases Std 6 – Food Habits
Std 7 – Human body form and function
Std 8 – Reaching the age of Adolescence
Std 9 – Improvement in food resources
Std 10 – Immune systemAnimal, Plant and Human Life. Std 6 – The World of Plants. Genetics the science of heredity Std 10 – Hereditary and Evolution Alcoholism and drug abuse Std 9 – Addiction and Healthy lifestyle Current Events
Current Events Topics Current Events (History) 1 Latest diary of events – National – National symbols – Profile of States – Eminent persons & places in news-Sports & games – Books & authors -Awards & honors- India and its neighbours
2 Latest historical events – Appointments – who is who?
3 Defence, national security and terrorism – World organizations – pacts and summits – Cultural panorama – Latest terminology.Current Events (Political Science) 1 Problems in conduct of public elections – Political parties and political system in India- Public awareness & General administration – Welfare oriented govt. schemes, their utility.
2 Role of Voluntary organizations & Govt.
3 India’s foreign policy – Latest court verdicts – public opinionCurrent Events (Geography) 1 Geographical landmarks
2 Policy on environment and ecologyCurrent Events (Economics) 1 Current socio-economic problems
2 New economic policy & govt. sectorCurrent Events (Science) 1 Latest inventions on science & technology
2. Latest discoveries in Health Science – Mass media & communicationReference Books:-
1. Sun IAS Academy is the best source for Current Affairs.
2. The Hindu Newspaper.
3. Last 10 Month Current Affairs.
4. Other Sources like gk today.Suggested Books:-
1.Manorama Yearbook (English and Tamil)
2. TNPSC Current Events Previous Years Examination (English)
3. TNPSC CURRENT EVENTS previous years examination Q & A (Tamil)GEOGRAPHY
Topics Reference Books Earth and Universe – Solar system Std 6 – The Earth and the Solar System
Std 6 – Rotation and Revolution of Earth
Std 6 – The Earth we live in Std 6 – Maps and Globe
Std 7 – The Earth Its Structure and tectonic movements
Std 9 – Tamil Nadu ; Physiography of Tamil Nadu
Std 10 – India Location and PhysiographyMonsoon, rainfall, weather and climate Std 7 – Weather and Climate
Std 9 – Climate of Tamil Nadu
Std 10 – India ClimateSoil, minerals & natural resources Std 7 – The Surface of Earth and changing face of Earth
Std 8 – Resources and their types
Std 8 – Resources and Economic activities
Std 8 – Types of Primary Activities; Mining
Std 8 – Industries; Types of Industries
Std 9 – Resources of Tamil Nadu
Std 9 – Tamil Nadu Manufacturing Industries
Std 10 – India Natural Resources
Std 10 – India IndustriesForest & wildlife Std 9 – Environmental Issues
Std 9 – Conservation of Resources and Sustainable Development
Std 10 – Environmental IssuesAgricultural pattern, livestock & fisheries Std 8 – Agriculture; Crops
Std 9 – Tamil Nadu Agriculture
Std 10 – India AgriculturePopulation – density and distribution Std 8 – Population Growth and Distribution; Population and Resources
Std 9 – Tamil Nadu PopulationNatural calamities – disaster management Std 7 – Disaster and Disaster Management
Std 8 – Responding to Disasters
Std 9 – Disaster Management
Std 10 – Disaster Risk ReductionTransport including surface transport and communication- Social Geography Std 8 – Trade Std 8 – Transport and Communication
Std 9 – Tamil Nadu Transport and Communications
Std 9 – Tamil Nadu Trade
Std 10 – India Trade Transport and CommunicationsAtmosphere hydrosphere, lithosphere Std 7 – An Introduction to Oceanography Suggested Books:-
1.GEOGRAPHY – World And India [ ENGLISH MEDIUM ] (Author: ADV Ramana Raju)
2. TNPSC Geography (Puviyiyal) 1262 Q&A (Tamil)
3. TNPSC Geography (Tamil) by V.V.K SubburajHISTORY & CULTURE OF INDIA
Topics Reference Books Indus Valley Civilization Std 6 – Indus Valley Civilization
Std 9 – Ancient CivilizationsGuptas Std 6 – India After Mauryas
Std 11 – Post Mauryan Empire
Std 11 – Gupta EmpireDelhi Sultans Std 7 – The Kingdoms of the Deccan
Std 7 – Arab and Turkish invasion
Std 7 – Sultanate of Delhi
Std 9 – Medieval Age
Std 11 – Early Medieval India
Std 11 – Delhi Sultanate
Std 11 – India under the Delhi SultanateMughals and Marathas Std 8 – The Great Mughals
Std 8 – Rise of the Marathas
Std 11 – The Mughal Empire
Std 11 – India under the Mughals
Std 11 – The MarathasAge of Vijayanagaram and Bhamanis Std 7 – The Vijayanagar and Bhamani Kingdoms
Std 11 – The Vijayanagar and Bhamani KingdomsSouth Indian history – Culture and Heritage of Tamil people Std 7 – The South Indian Kingdoms
Std 8 – The Nayak Rule in Tamil Country
Std 8 – The Rule of Marathas of Thanjavur
Std 9 – Cultural Heritage of Tamil Nadu
Std 11 – South Indian Kingdom – I Pallavas
Std 11 – South Indian Kingdom – II Chalukyas and Rashtrakutas
Std 11 – Imperial Cholas
Std 11 – The Spread of Indian Culture in Other Asian CountriesIndia since independence Std 12 – India After Independence Characteristics of Indian culture – Unity in diversity – race, colour, language, custom – India-as secular state Std 7 – Bakthi and Sufi movements
Std 11 – Bakthi Movement in Medieval IndiaGrowth of rationalist, Dravidian movement in TN – Political parties and populist schemes Std 12 – Role of Tamil Nadu in the Indian National Movement
Std 12 – The Justice Party RuleAdvent of European invasion- Expansion and consolidation of British rule Std 8 – Advent of the Europeans
Std 8 – Anglo French Struggle (Carnatic Wars)
Std 11 – The Coming of EuropeansEffect of British rule on socio- economic factors Std 8 – Rule of English East India Company
Std 8 – Lord Cornwallis
Std 8 – Marquess of Hastings
Std 8 – Lord William Bentick
Std 8 – Lord Dalhousie
Std 12 – India under the English East India Company
Std 12 – Revenue Administration and Economic Policy of the BritishSocial reforms and religious movements Std 10 – Social and Religious Reform Movements in 19th Cen.
Std 10 – Social Transformation in Tamil Nadu
Std 12 – Educational and Social ReformsPre-historic events Std 6 – Pre Historic Period
Std 11 – Pre Historic India and Harappan CultureVedic, Aryan and Sangam age Std 6 – Ancient Tamil Nadu
Std 6 – The Vedic Period
Std 11 – The Vedic Culture
Std 11 – Sangam AgeMaurya dynasty Std 6 – The Raise of Kingdoms
Std 7 – The North Indian Kingdoms – The Rajputs
Std 11 – The Raise of Magadha and Alexander’s Invasion
Std 11 – Mauryan EmpireBuddhism and Jainism Std 6 – Jainism and Buddhism
Std 9 – Intellectual awakening of 6th Century BC
Std 11 – Jainism and BuddhismSuggested Books:-
1.Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth (English)
2. TNPSC Group 1 Prelims General Studies Indian Polity Exam Guide by V.V.K. Subburaj(English)
3. TNPSC Indian Polity Previous Years Examination Q & A (English)
4. Magbook Indian Polity & Governance (English)INDIAN ECONOMY
Topics Reference Books Constitution of India – Preamble to the constitution – Salient features of constitution – Union, State and territory Citizenship – rights amend duties Fundamental rights – Fundamental duties – Human rights charter – Union legislature – Parliament – State executive – State Legislature assembly – Local government – panchayat raj – Tamil Nadu – Judiciary in India – Rule of law/Due process of law – Elections Official Language and Schedule VIII Corruption in public life – Anti- corruption measures – Central Vigilance Commission, lok-adalats, Ombudsman, Comptroller and Auditor General of India – Right to information – Empowerment of women – Consumer Protection Form Std 7 – Our Nation
Std 7 – Indian Constitution
Std 9 – The Union Government
Std 9 – The State Government
Std 9 – Rights and Duties of Citizens
Std 10 – Consumer Rights
Std 12 – Indian Government and Politics
Std 12 – Organisation of State Government – Tamil Nadu
Std 12 – Local Self Government in Tamil NaduStatus of Jammu & Kashmir – Indian federalism – center – state relations- Emergency provisions – Election Commission Union and State – Amendments to constitution – Schedules to constitution – Administrative reforms & tribunals- Central and State Commission Std 7 – Our Nation
Std 7 – Indian Constitution
Std 9 – The Union Government
Std 9 – The State Government
Std 9 – Rights and Duties of Citizens
Std 10 – Consumer Rights
Std 12 – Indian Government and Politics
Std 12 – Organisation of State Government – Tamil Nadu
Std 12 – Local Self Government in Tamil NaduCivil services in India – Administrative challenges in a welfare state – Complexities of district administration – Voluntary organizations and public grievances Redressal Std 7 – Our Nation
Std 7 – Indian Constitution
Std 9 – The Union Government
Std 9 – The State Government
Std 9 – Rights and Duties of Citizens
Std 10 – Consumer Rights
Std 12 – Indian Government and Politics
Std 12 – Organisation of State Government – Tamil Nadu
Std 12 – Local Self Government in Tamil Nadu.Nature of Indian economy Std 6 – Economics An Introduction
Std 10 – Indian Economy after Independence
Std 9 – Indian CurrencyFive-year plan models – an assessment Std 11 – Economic Planning Land reforms & agriculture – Application of science in agriculture Std 11 – Agriculture Industrial growth Std 11 – Industrial Sector Rural welfare oriented programmes – Social sector problems – population, education, health, employment, poverty Std 8 – Socio Economic Problems
Std 11 – Population
Std 11 – Poverty and UnemploymentNational income – HRD – sustainable economic growth – Energy Different sources and development Std 7 – Tax and its Importance
Std 10 – National Income
Std 11 – Economic Growth and Development
Std 11 – National Income
Std 11 – Human Resource DevelopmentCapital formation and investment – Public finance & fiscal policy – Price policy & public distribution Std 7 – Factors of Production
Std 9 – Equilibrium Price
Std 9 – Demand and Supply
Std 12 – Fiscal PolicyBanking, money & monetary policy Std 8 – Money savings and Investment
Std 11 – Banking
Std 12 – Monetary PolicyRole of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) – WTO – globalization & privatization Std 11 – Foreign Trade Suggested Books:-
1.Magbook Indian Economy 2019 P (ENGLISH) by Arihant
2. General Study Indian Economy (English) by Lucent’s
3. Pratiyogita Darpan Indian Economy – Special EditionINDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT
Topics Reference Books National Renaissance – Emergence of national leaders – Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, Different modes of agitations Std 10 – Freedom Movement in India – Phase I
Std 12 – Indian National Movement (1885-1905)
Std 12 – Indian National Movement (1905 – 1916)Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle – Rajaji, VOC, Periyar, Bharathiar& Others Std 8 – Vellore Mutiny (1806)
Std 10 – Role of Tamil Nadu in Freedom Movement
Std 12 – Palayakkarar Rebellion
Std 12 – Vellore Mutiny
Std 12 – Role of Tamil Nadu in Indian National MovementEarly uprising against British rule – 1857 Revolt Std 8 – The Great Revolt of 1857
Std 10 – Great Revolt of 1857
Std 12 – The Great Revolt of 1857Indian National Congress – Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, Netaji – Growth of militant movements – Communalism led to partition – Birth of political parties /political system Std 10 – Freedom Movement in India – Phase II
Std 12 – The Indian National Movements (1917-947)India since independence Std 12 – India After Independence Era of different Acts & Pacts – World war & final phase struggle Std 12 -Constitutional Development Suggested Books:-
1. Struggle for Independence k Venkatesan.
2. TNPSC Indian history & Indian national movement (Tamil)
3. TNPSC Indian history & Indian national movement (English)APTITUDE AND MENTAL ABILITY TEST
Topics Reference Books Conversion of information to data – Collection, compilation and presentation of data – Tables, graphs, diagrams- Analytical interpretation of data – Simplification – Percentage – Highest Common Factor (HCF) – Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) – Ratio and Proportion – Simple interest – Compound interest – Time and Work Each topic is covered based on TNPSC exam point of view so as to make you to prepare for all TNPSC Exams such as Group 1, Group 2, Group 2A, Group 3, Group 4, VAO and Others. You will get example questions and also practice questions so as to make you to get familiar. We highly recommend to go through all our Apps and Logical topics so as to get top rank in TNPSC Exams. Area-Volume- Decision making and problem solving Parametric representation of data-Basic terms, Communications in information technology – Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)-Behavioral ability Each topic is covered based on TNPSC exam point of view so as to make you to prepare for all TNPSC Exams such as Group 1, Group 2, Group 2A, Group 3, Group 4, VAO and Others. You will get example questions and also practice questions so as to make you to get familiar. We highly recommend to go through all our Apps and Logical topics so as to get top rank in TNPSC Exams. Puzzles –Visual Reasoning- Number Series – Dice – Alpha numeric reasoning Logical Number/ Alphabetical/ Diagrammatic Sequences Each topic is covered based on TNPSC exam point of view so as to make you to prepare for all TNPSC Exams such as Group 1, Group 2, Group 2A, Group 3, Group 4, VAO and Others. You will get example questions and also practice questions so as to make you to get familiar. We highly recommend to go through all our Apps and Logical topics so as to get top rank in TNPSC Exams. Suggested Books:-
1.Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R.S.Aggarwal