COMPREHENSIVE ALL INDIA PRELIMS TEST SERIES (CAIPTS) 2020

Indian History and Culture Ancient History

S.No. Syllabus Sources 1 Pre-historic period

Stone age Ancient India-R.S. Sharma (Old NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-5

2 Proto-historic period Harappan civilization Chalcolitic culture

Ancient India-R.S. Sharma (Old NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-6, 7

3 Vedic period Ancient India-R.S. Sharma (Old NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-8

4 Later Vedic period Ancient India-R.S. Sharma (Old NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-9

5 Rise of Mahajanpadas Ancient India-R.S. Sharma (Old NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-11

6 Religious reforms and movements Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity

Ancient India-R.S. Sharma (Old NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-10

7 Magadh empire Ancient India-R.S. Sharma (Old NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-13, 14, 15

8 Post Mauryan period Ancient India-R.S. Sharma (Old NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-16, 17, 19

9 History of North India Gupta Pushyabhuti

Ancient India-R.S. Sharma (Old NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-20, 21, 22, 23

10 History of South India Chalukyas Pallavas Sangam Age

Ancient India-R.S. Sharma (Old NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-18, 24

Medieval India S.No. Syllabus Sources

1 History of North India and South India Cholas, Cheras, Pandyas Pal Pratihara-Gurjara Rashtrakutas

Medieval India-Satish Chandra (Old NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-2, 3

2 Islamic invasion Medieval India-Satish Chandra (Old NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-4, 5

3 Delhi Sultanate Medieval India-Satish Chandra (Old NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-6, 7, 8, 10

4 The Mughal empire Medieval India-Satish Chandra (Old NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-12 to 16

5 Later Mughal period Medieval India-Satish Chandra (Old NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-18,19

6 Vijayanagara Kingdom Medieval India-Satish Chandra (Old NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-9

7 Bahmani Kingdom Medieval India-Satish Chandra (Old NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-9

8 Bhakti and Sufi movement Medieval India-Satish Chandra (Old NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-11

9 Architecture and Sculptures Medieval India-Satish Chandra (Old NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-17 Introduction to Indian Art (New NCERT Class-11) CCRT Website

Modern Indian HistoryS.No. Syllabus Sources

1 India in the first half of the 18th Century Modern India-Bipan Chandra (Old NCERT, Class-12)-Chapter-1

2 Europeans penetration and British conquest of India Modern India-Bipan Chandra (Old NCERT, Class-12)-Chapter-2 Modern India (Spectrum) Chapter-3

3 India from 1757 to 1857 AD The structure of Government and the Economic policies

of the British empire in India (1757 to 1857) Administrative organization and social and cultural

policies. Social and cultural awakening in the first half of 19th

Century. The Revolt of 1857 Administrative change after 1858. Economic impact of the British rule

Modern India-Bipan Chandra (Old NCERT, Class-12)-Chapter-3 to 8

Independence) Chapter-1, 6, 7 Themes in Indian History-III (New NCERT, Class-12)-Chapter-10, 11, 12 Modern India (Spectrum) Chapter-7

4 Structure of government and British policy in India. Administrative policy Economic policy Social policy

Modern India (Spectrum) Chapter-5

5 Decline of Mughals vis-à-vis rise of British External and internal challenges to the Mughals. Rise of regional states.

Modern India (Spectrum) Chapter-4

6 Growth of political ideas and political organization. Modern India (Spectrum) Chapter-10

7 Establishment of Indian National Congress. Modern India (Spectrum) Chapter-11

Independence) Chapter-4, 5 8 Activities of Early Nationalist and Economic Nationalism

Criticism of British rule Demand for administrative and constitutional reform, civil

rights. Politics of extremists and moderates

Independence) Chapter-7, 8, 9, 10 Modern India (Spectrum) Chapter-11, 12

9 India from 1858 to 1905 Growth of political ideas and political organization. Establishment of India National Congress. Religious and social reform.

Modern India-Bipan Chandra (Old NCERT, Class-12)-Chapter-9, 10

10 Nationalist movement from 1905 to 1918. Growth of Militant Nationalism Partition of Bengal and Swadeshi movement Surat Split Emergence of revolutionary nationalism Morley-Minto reform Ghadar movement and its ideology. World war politics and India. Home Rule League movement; Lucknow Pact etc.

Independence) Chapter-10 to 13 Modern India (Spectrum) Chapter-12, 13, 14

11 The Gandhian Era (1917-47) Rise of Gandhi and his earlier movements (Champaran,

Kheda and Ahmedabad Mill Strike) Montague-Chelmsford Reform Rowlatt Act, Jalianwala Bagh Massacre and related

developments. Khilafat and Non-Cooperation Movement Growth of socialism Efforts in direction of making constitution (Nehru Report,

Simon Commission, Proposal of Swaraj). Civil Disobedience Movement and Salt Satyagraha

Independence) Chapter-14 to 37 Modern India (Spectrum) Chapter-15 to 23 Modern India (Old NCERT) Chapter-12, 13 Themes in Indian History III (New NCERT, Class 12) Chapter-13, 14

Round Table Conference, Gandhi-Irwin Pact, Mc Donald Award, Poona Pact etc.

GOI Act 1935 and Election of 1937. Second World War and reaction of Indian nationalists.

Quit India Movement and related development. INA and Subhash Chandra Bose Wavell Plan, Royal Indian Naval Mutiny, Cabinet Mission,

Indian Independence Act Partition of India

12 Other Dimensions (1707 to 1947) Social and religious reform movements Tribal movements Peasant movements Dalit movements Women movements Role of Press Role of Working Class Governor General, Viceroys and their initiatives Regulating and Council Acts for this period

Modern India (Spectrum) Chapter-6, 8, 9, 10, Appendices

Independence) Chapter-2, 3, 6, 8, 16, 17, 27, 29, 32

Art & Culture S.No. Syllabus Sources

1 Architecture and Sculptures Medieval India-Satish Chandra (Old NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-17 Introduction to Indian Art (New NCERT Class-11)

2 Language and Literature Medieval India-Satish Chandra (Old NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-17 Indian Culture and Heritage (NIOS) Module-3 Chapter-6, 7 CCRT Website

3 Indian Philosophy Ancient India-R.S. Sharma (Old NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-25 Indian Culture and Heritage (NIOS) Module-4 Medieval India-Satish Chandra (Old NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-17

4 Visual Arts Indian architecture, sculptures and pottery Indian paintings Indian handicrafts UNESCO tangible world heritage sites of India

Indian Heritage and Culture (NIOS) Module-5 CCRT Website ASI Website

5 Performing Arts Indian music Indian dance forms

Indian Heritage and Culture (NIOS) Module-5 CCRT Website

6 Performing Arts Indian Theatre and Puppetry UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage sites

Indian Culture and Heritage (NIOS) Module-5 UNESCO Website CCRT Website

7 Scientific and technological development in ancient and medieval period

Indian Culture and Heritage (NIOS) Module-6

8 Fairs and festivals of India (Spectrum) Facets of Indian Culture Chapter-2

9 Martial Arts (Spectrum) Facets of Indian Culture Appendices

10 Cultural institutions in India (Spectrum) Facets of Indian Culture

Chapter-10

Indian Economy

S.No. Syllabus Sources 1 Economic Growth and Development

GDP, GNP, Market Price and Factor Cost, National Income, Per Capita Income, Inclusive Growth, Human resource development, Human Development Index, Multidimensional Poverty Index.

Introductory Macroeconomics (New NCERT Class-12) Chapter-2 Indian Economic Development (New NCERT-Class-11) Chapter-4, 5, 10 Indian Economy (Ramesh Singh-10th Edition) Chapter-1, 2

2 Taxation System of India Indian Economy (Ramesh Singh-10th Edition) Chapter-17

3 Monetary System of India Money and Banking Monetary Policy Function, demand and supply of money Structure of banking system in India Function and importance of bank Challenges and reforms

Introductory Macroeconomics (New NCERT Class-12) Chapter-3 Indian Economy (Ramesh Singh-10th Edition) Chapter-12

4 Fiscal policy and Government budget Introductory Macroeconomics (New NCERT Class-12) Chapter-5 Indian Economy (Ramesh Singh-10th Edition) Chapter-18

5 Inflation Indian Economy (Ramesh Singh-10th Edition) Chapter-7

6 Unemployment Indian Economic Development (New NCERT-Class-11) Chapter-4, 7

7 Classification of India Economy Sectors of Economy Organized and unorganized sectors.

Indian Economic Development (New NCERT-Class-11) Chapter-1 Indian Economy (Ramesh Singh-10th Edition) Chapter-1

8 Financial Market Money market, Capital market, Mutual funds etc. Primary market Secondary Market

Indian Economy (Ramesh Singh-10th Edition) Chapter-11, 13, 14

9 Population and associated policy Indian Economy (Ramesh Singh-10th Edition) Chapter-20

10 Indian Agriculture Recent trends Cropping patterns APMC Act Irrigation pattern Agricultural credit Public Distribution System Land reforms Cooperative farming Government initiative in agriculture

Indian Economic Development (New NCERT-Class-11) Chapter-6 Indian Economy (Ramesh Singh-10th Edition) Chapter-8

11 Planning in India and Industrial Policies Five Year Plan Types of Planning Planning Commission and NITI Aayog Industrial Policy Prior to 1991 Economic Reforms of 1991 Present Trend in Indian Economy

Indian Economic Development (New NCERT-Class-11) Chapter-2, 3 Indian Economy (Ramesh Singh-10th Edition) Chapter-5, 6

12 Infrastructure Transport Railways

Roadways Shipping Civil Aviation Power Public Private Partnership.

Indian Economy (Ramesh Singh-10th Edition) Chapter-9 Indian Economic Development (New NCERT-Class-11) Chapter-8

13 Foreign Exchange Rate System Depreciation and Appreciation Devaluation of Currency NEER and REER Dirty Floating and RBI Intervention in Exchange Market

Introductory Macroeconomics (New NCERT Class-12) Chapter-6 Indian Economy (Ramesh Singh-10th Edition) Chapter-15

14 Convertibility of currency Current and Capital Account Convertibility FERA, 1973 FEMA, 1999

Indian Economy (Ramesh Singh-10th Edition) Chapter-15

15 Balance of Payments Introductory Macroeconomics (New NCERT Class-12) Chapter-6

16 Foreign Investment Indian Economy (Ramesh Singh-10th Edition) Chapter-8, 9, 10, 14

17 International Economic Organization IMF, World Bank, ADB, AIIB, NDB etc. World Trade Organizations

Indian Economy (Ramesh Singh-10th Edition) Chapter-16

18 Miscellaneous Demonetization Important Government Schemes Recent initiatives of Government Others

Official Websites

Science & Technology

S.No. Syllabus Sources 1 Science and Technology

Nuclear Science Super-conductivity Nano-technology Astronomy and space research Defence research and technology Health and medicine Genetics and biotechnology Current development in science and technology

Science & Technology (Spectrum) Chapter-7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 Official Websites (National and International viz-ISRO, DRDO, NASA)

2 General Physics Science (New NCERT, Class-6 to 10)

3 General Chemistry Science (New NCERT, Class-6 to 10)

4 General Biology Science (New NCERT, Class-6 to 10)

Indian Polity and Governance

S.No. Syllabus Sources 1 Types of Political System Indian Polity (M.Laxmikant)-Chapter-

12 2 Evolution and making of Constitution Indian Constitution & Administration,

(Old NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-1 Indian Constitution at Work, (New NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-1 Indian Polity (M.Laxmikant) Chapter-1, 2

3 Salient Features of Indian Constitution Indian Constitution & Administration, (Old NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-3 Indian Polity (M.Laxmikant) Chapter-3

4 Preamble of the Constitution Indian Constitution & Administration, (Old NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-3 Indian Polity (M.Laxmikant) Chapter-4

5 The Union and its Territory Indian Polity (M.Laxmikant) Chapter-5

6 Citizenship Indian Polity (M.Laxmikant) Chapter-6

7 Fundamental Rights Indian Constitution & Administration, (Old NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-4 Indian Constitution at Work, (New NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-2 Indian Polity (M.Laxmikant) Chapter-7

8 Directive Principles of State Policy Indian Constitution & Administration, (Old NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-4 Indian Constitution at Work (New NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-2 Indian Polity (M.Laxmikant) Chapter-8

9 Fundamental Duties Indian Constitution & Administration, (Old NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-4 Indian Constitution at Work (New NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-2 Indian Polity (M.Laxmikant) Chapter-9

10 Amendment of the Constitution Indian Constitution at Work (New NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-9 Indian Polity (M.Laxmikant) Chapter-10

11 Basic Structure of Constitution Indian Constitution at Work (New NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-9 Indian Polity (M.Laxmikant) Chapter-11

12 Official Language Indian Polity (M.Laxmikant) Chapter-61

13 Public Services Indian Polity (M.Laxmikant) Chapter-62

14 Constitutional Bodies Election Commission Union Public Service Commission State Public Service Commission Finance Commission National Commission for SCs National Commission for STs National Commission for Backward Class Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities Comptroller and Auditor General of India

Indian Polity (M.Laxmikant)-Part-VII (Chapter-42 to 51) Official Websites

15 Extra-Constitutional Bodies NITI Aayog National Human Rights Commission State Human Rights Commission Central Information Commission State Information Commission Central Vigilance Commission Central Bureau of Investigation Lokpal and Lokayuktas Law Commission of India

Indian Polity (M.Laxmikant) Part-VIII (Chapter-52 to 59) Official Websites

16 Union Executive President Vice President Prime Minister

Indian Constitution & Administration, (Old NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-5, 8 India Constitution at Work (New NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-4

Central Council of Ministers Attorney General of India

Indian Polity (M.Laxmikant) Chapter-17 to 20, 50

17 Union Legislature Structure Working of Parliament Power and function Committees and Parliamentary Forum.

Indian Constitution & Administration, (Old NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-5 Indian Constitution at Work (New NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-5 Indian Polity (M.Laxmikant) Chapter-22 to 25

18 State Executive Governor Chief Minister State Council of Ministers Advocate General of State

Indian Constitution & Administration, (Old NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-6 Indian Constitution at Work (New NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-4 Indian Polity (M.Laxmikant) Chapter-30, 31, 32, 51

19 State Legislature Structure Working Power and Function

Indian Constitution & Administration, (Old NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-6 Indian Polity (M.Laxmikant) Chapter-33

20 Judiciary Supreme Court High Court Subordinate Court Judicial review Judicial activism PIL

Indian Constitution & Administration, (Old NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-5 Indian Constitution at Work (New NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-6 Indian Polity (M.Laxmikant) Chapter-26 to 29, 34, 35

21 Emergency Provisions Indian Polity (M.Laxmikant) Chapter-16

22 Federalism and its type Indian Constitution & Administration, (Old NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-3 Indian Constitution at Work (New NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-7 Indian Polity (M.Laxmikant) Chapter-13

23 Centre-State Relation Indian Constitution & Administration, (Old NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-3 Indian Constitution at Work (New NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-7 Indian Polity (M.Laxmikant) Chapter-14

24 Inter-State Relation Indian Polity (M.Laxmikant) Chapter-15

25 Special Categories state Jammu and Kashmir Special Provisions for some other states

Indian Polity (M.Laxmikant) Chapter-36, 37

26 Local Self Governance Rural Local Government Urban Local Government

Indian Constitution & Administration, (Old NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-7 Indian Constitution at Work (New NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-8 Indian Polity (M.Laxmikant) Part-V

27 Political parties and election Indian Polity (M.Laxmikant) Chapter-67, 68, 69 Democracy in India (Old NCERT, Class-12) Chapter-1-6

28 Electoral laws Indian Polity (M.Laxmikant) Chapter-70, 71

29 Pressure Group, NGOs, SHGs Indian Polity (M.Laxmikant) Chapter-73 Democracy in India (Old NCERT, Class-12) Chapter-7

30 Cooperative Society Indian Polity (M.Laxmikant) Chapter-60

31 RTI, Citizen Charter, Tribunals Indian Polity (M.Laxmikant) Chapter-55, 63 Official Websites

32 e-Governance Official Websites

33 Federalism Indian Polity (M.Laxmikant) Chapter-13

34 Various organs of Government-Legislature, Executive and Judiciary.

Indian Polity (M.Laxmikant) Chapter-17 to 35

35 Constitutional Bodies Indian Polity (M.Laxmikant) Chapter-42 to 51

36 Special provisions for certain sections of society Indian Polity (M.Laxmikant) Chapter-41, 46, 47, 48 Democracy in India (Old NCERT, Class-12) Chapter-10-11

37 Special provisions for certain states. Indian Polity (M.Laxmikant) Chapter-36, 37

Geography

S.No. Syllabus Sources 1 Solar System and Universe The Earth: Our Habitat (New NCERT

Class-6) Chapter-1 Indian and World Geography (Majid Hussain, 4th edition) Chapter-1

2 Globe : Latitude and Longitude The Earth: Our Habitat (New NCERT Class-6) Chapter-2, 3 Indian and World Geography (Majid Hussain, 4th edition) Chapter-1

3 Map work (India + World) Oxford Student Atlas/Orient Black Swan Atlas

4 Geomorphology Geological history of earth Interior of the earth Distribution of ocean and continents Minerals and rocks Geomorphic process Internal and external process Landform and their evolution

The Earth: Our Habitat (New NCERT Class-6) Chapter-5, 6 Our Environment (New NCERT, Class-7) Chapter-2 Indian and World Geography (Majid Hussain, 4th edition) Chapter-2, 6 Fundamental of Physical Geography (New NCERT, Class-11) Unit-2, 3

5 Climatology Composition and structure of atmosphere Solar radiation, heat balance and temperature Atmospheric circulation and weather system Water in the atmosphere World climate

Fundamental of Physical Geography (New NCERT, Class-11) Unit-4 Indian and World Geography (Majid Hussain, 4th edition) Chapter-3

6 Oceanography Movement of ocean water Ocean waves, tides Ocean current Temperature and salinity Oceanic resources

Fundamental of Physical Geography (New NCERT, Class-11) Unit-5 Indian and World Geography (Majid Hussain, 4th edition) Chapter-4

7 Bio-geography Classification of soils

Indian and World Geography (Majid Hussain, 4th edition) Chapter-5

Distribution of soils Soil erosion and conservation.

India Physical Environment (New NCERT Class-11) Chapter-6

8 Physical features and resources of all the seven continents. Oxford Student Atlas/Orient Black Swan Atlas

Indian and World Geography (Majid Hussain, 4th edition) Chapter-6

9 Physical Geography of India India: Size and location Physical features and physiographic division of India Drainage system of India Climate of India Natural vegetations and wildlife. Soils of India.

The Earth: Our Habitat (New NCERT Class-6) Chapter-7, 8 Our Environment (New NCERT, Class-7) Chapter-6 Indian and World Geography (Majid Hussain, 4th edition) Chapter-10 Contemporary India-I (New NCERT, Class-9) Chapter-1 to 5 India Physical Environment (New NCERT Class-11) Unit-I to IV

10 Natural vegetations Our Environment (New NCERT, Class-7) Chapter-6 Resource and Development (New NCERT, Class-8) Chapter-2 Contemporary India-I (New NCERT, Class-9) Chapter-5 Contemporary India-II(New NCERT, Class-10) Chapter-2

11 Economic and Human Geography of World Global natural resource and its distribution Agriculture and agro-climate zones Industries and locational factors Demography of world

Indian and World Geography (Majid Hussain) Chapter-7, 8, 9 Fundamental of Human Geography (New NCERT, Class-12) Unit-I to IV

12 Economic and Human Geography of India Indian Agriculture (major crops, cropping patterns, crop

rotation, cropping intensity) Irrigation and water resource Animal husbandry and aquaculture. Mineral resource in India. Energy resource Industries in India and their locational factors Demography in India. Infrastructure-transport, communication and trade Nature of settlement in India

Contemporary India-II (New NCERT Class-10) Chapter-1 to 7 Indian People & Economy (New NCERT, Class-12) Unit-I to V

Environment & Ecology

S.No. Syllabus Sources 1 Environment

Global warming and climate change Acidification and eutrophication Environmental pollution Ozone depletion Environment development Sustainable Development

Chemistry Part-II (New NCERT, Class-11) Chapter-14 Environmental Science (NIOS) Module-4, 5, 6 Our Environment (New NCERT, Class-7)

2 Environmental Conservation Efforts Institutional and Organizational mechanism Various acts and policies Protocol, convention and treaty Environmental Impact Assessment

Environmental Science (NIOS) Module-5, 7 Official Websites

3 Ecosystem Principle of Ecology Ecosystem and its types.

Functions and components of ecosystem.

Environmental Science (NIOS) Module-2

Science & Technology (Spectrum) Chapter-2

4 Bio-Diversity Animal diversity, Plant diversity, Marine diversity

Environmental Science (NIOS) Module-5 Science & Technology (Spectrum) Chapter-2

5 Bio-diversity Conservation Protected Area Network Conservation Efforts for particular species Conservation of natural resources, soil, land, water etc.

Environmental Science (NIOS) Module-5, 8A Science & Technology (Spectrum) Chapter-2

6 Basic of Environmental Science Organism and population Function and component of ecosystem Biodiversity Biodiversity conservation

Our Environment (New NCERT, Class-7)Chapter-1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 Fundamental of Physical Geography (New NCERT, Class-11) Unit-6 Biology (New NCERT, Class-12) Unit-10

7 Environmental Degradation and Sustainable Development Concept of sustainable development Global Warming and climate change Acidification and eutrophication Environmental pollution Ozone depletion Carbon mitigation strategies Environment restoration techniques

Environmental Science (NIOS) Module-6 Science & Technology (Spectrum) Chapter-2

8 Waste generation and management Science & Technology (Spectrum) Chapter-2

9 Energy and environment Environmental Science (NIOS) Module-8B Science & Technology (Spectrum) Chapter-2

10 International Efforts to Reduce Climate Change Effects and Protection of Environment Environmental legislation Environment related institutions an organization Various treaties, conventions and protocols

Environmental Science (NIOS) Module-7 Science & Technology (Spectrum) Chapter-2 Official Websites

11 Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Science & Technology (Spectrum) Chapter-2

Current Affairs + Yojana and Kurukshetra

S.No. Syllabus Sources 1 Current Affairs The Hindu, The Indian Express, The

Times of India, Business Standard, The Financial Express, Livemint, Dainik Jagran, PIB

2 Yojana and Kurukshetra Monthly Magazines

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