Paper – I General Knowledge and General Studies
Unit-I
Part A
History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition and Heritage of Rajasthan
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Ancient Medieval Modern History of Rajasthan for RAS Mains Exam Paper-I Notes-Download
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Major landmarks in the History of Rajasthan from Pre-historic time to close of 18th Century, Important dynasties, their administrative and revenue system.
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Salient events of 19th& 20th centuries: Peasant & Tribal Movements.
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Political Awakening, Freedom Movement and Integration.
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Heritage of Rajasthan: Performing & fine Art, Handicraft and Architecture; Fairs, Festivals, Folk Music and Folk Dance
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Important works of Rajasthani Literature and Dialects of Rajasthan.
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Saints , Lok Devtas and eminent personalities of Rajasthan
Part B
Indian History & Culture
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Indian heritage: Fine Art, Performing Art, Architecture & Literature from Indus Civilization to British Era.
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Religious Movements and religious philosophy in Ancient and Medieval India.
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History of Modern India from beginning of 19th Century to 1965 AD: Significant events, personalities and issues
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Indian National Movement- Its various stages & streams, important contributors and contribution from different parts of the country
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Socio-religious Reform Movements in 19th and 20th Century
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Post Independence consolidation and reorganisation – Accession of princely states & Linguistic reorganisation of the states
Part C – History of Modern World (up to 1950AD)
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Renaissance and Reformation.
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Enlightenment and Industrial Revolution
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Imperialism and colonialism in Asia and Africa
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Impact of World Wars
Unit II- ECONOMICS
Part A- Indian Economy
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Major Sectors of Economy: Agriculture, Industry & Service- Current Status, Issues and Initiatives
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Banking: Concept of Money supply & High Powered Money. Role and Functions of Central Bank & Commercial Banks, issues of NPA, Financial Inclusion. Monetary Policy- Concept, objectives & Instruments
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Public Finance: Tax reforms in India- Direct & Indirect, subsidies- Cash Transfer and other related issues. Recent Fiscal Policy of India
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Recent Trends in Indian Economy: Role of Foreign Capital, MNCs, PDS, FDI, Exim Policy, 12th Finance Commission, Poverty alleviation schemes.
Part B- World Economy
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Global Economic issues and trends: Role of World Bank, IMF & WTO.
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Concept of Developing, Emerging and Developed countries.
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India in global Scenario
Part C- Economy of Rajasthan
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Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Dairy and Animal husbandry with special reference to Rajasthan.
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Industrial Sector- Growth and recent trends.
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Growth, Development & Planning with special reference to Rajasthan. Recent development and issues in service sector of Rajasthan.
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Major Development Projects of Rajasthan- their objectives and impact.
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Public Private Partnership Model for Economic Transformation in Rajasthan.
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Demographic Scenario of the State and its impact on Rajasthan Economy.
Unit III- SOCIOLOGY, MANAGEMENT & BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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Part A- Sociology
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Development of Sociological Thought in India Social Values
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Caste Class & Occupation
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Sanskritization
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Varna, Ashram, Purusharthas and Sanskar Vyavastha
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Secularism
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Issues and Problems of Society.
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Tribal community of Rajasthan: Bhil, Mina (Meena) and Garasia.
Part B- Management
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Management – Scope, concept, functions of Management – Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Direction, Coordination and Control, Decision-Making: concept, process and techniques.
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Modern concept of Marketing, Marketing Mix Product, Price, Place and Promotion
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Objective, concept of maximization of wealth, Sources of Finance – Short and Long term, Capital Structure, Cost of Capital
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Concept and Main theories of Leadership and Motivation, Communication
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Basics of recruitment, selection, induction, training & development and appraisal system
Part C- Business Administration
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Techniques of analysis of Financial statements, Basics of Working Capital Management
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Responsibility and Social Accounting Meaning
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Objectives of Auditing, Internal Control, Social, Performance and Efficiency Audit. Basics of different types of Budgeting, Budgetary control