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UPSC Syllabus Paper 1) (200 Marks) - Duration: Two HRS.: FAQ 1: List of Optional Subjects in The Mains Exam

The document summarizes the process for the Indian Administrative Services (IAS) examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in India. It consists of three phases - a preliminary exam, main exam, and interview. The preliminary exam has objective questions from general studies and an optional subject. Candidates who clear the preliminary move to the main exam comprising descriptive papers from general studies, an optional subject, essay, and language papers. Finally, shortlisted candidates undergo an interview. The document also provides details about the exam structure, marking scheme, syllabus and optional subjects for each phase of the IAS examination.
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UPSC Syllabus Paper 1) (200 Marks) - Duration: Two HRS.: FAQ 1: List of Optional Subjects in The Mains Exam

The document summarizes the process for the Indian Administrative Services (IAS) examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in India. It consists of three phases - a preliminary exam, main exam, and interview. The preliminary exam has objective questions from general studies and an optional subject. Candidates who clear the preliminary move to the main exam comprising descriptive papers from general studies, an optional subject, essay, and language papers. Finally, shortlisted candidates undergo an interview. The document also provides details about the exam structure, marking scheme, syllabus and optional subjects for each phase of the IAS examination.
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UPSC syllabus Paper 1) (200 marks) - Duration : Two hrs.

Current events of national and international importance History of India and Indian national movement Indian and World Geography- physical, social, economic geography of India and the world Indian Polity and governance constitution, political system, panchayati raj, public policy, Rights issues, etc. Economic and social development sustainable development, poverty, inclusion, demographics, social sector initiatives etc. General issues on environmental ecology,bio-diversity and climate change-that donot require subject specialization General science. (Paper II) (200 marks) Duration : Two hrs 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, orders of magnitude etc. (Class X level),Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. Class X level) English language comprehension skills (Class X level) FAQ 1: List of optional subjects in the Mains exam. Ans: For the optional papers in the Main Examination, UPSC has a list of about twenty-six (26) subjects out of which two subjects have to be selected by a candidate. (1) Agriculture, (2) Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, (3) Botany, (4) Chemistry, (5) Civil Engg., (6) Commerce & Accountancy, (7) Economics, (8) Electrical Engg., (9) Geography, (10) Geology, (11) Indian History, (12) Law, (13) Mathematics, (14) Mechanical Engg., (15) Medical Science, (16) Philosophy, (17) Physics, (18) Political Science, (19) Psychology, (20) Public Administration, (21) Sociology, (22) Statistics, (23) Zoology, (24) Anthropology, (25) Management, (26) Literature of one of these languages: (a) Arabic, (b) Assamese, (c) Bengali, (d) Chinese, (e) English, (f) French, (g) German, (h) Gujarati, (i) Hindi, (j) Kannada, (k) Kashmiri, (l) Konkani, (m) Malayalam, (n) Manipuri, (o) Marathi, (p) Nepali, (q) Oriya, (r) Pali, (s) Persian, (t) Punjabi, (u) Russian, (v) Sanskrit, (w) Sindhi, (x) Tamil, (y) Telugu, (z) Urdu FAQ 2: Which combinations are not allowed in IAS Examination? Ans: The combinations not allowed are:

Political Science & International Relations and Public Administration Commerce & Accountancy and Management Anthropology and Sociology Mathematics and Statistics Agriculture & Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Management and Public Administration Any two branches of engineering Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science and Medical Science Combination of two literatures in the list above

FAQ 3: How should I select my optional subjects? Which optional subjects should I take? Ans: It is extremely important that the correct optional subjects are taken up and it is advised that aspirants take optionals for which the success rate in the recent past has been good. Arriving at the right optionals set is not that simple, however, an aspirant must evaluate his/her Interest in a particular subject.

Interest: Choose a subject that you have an (a) aptitude for and (b) the one in which you have more than just a passing interest. Aspirant should be prepared to spend 100s of hours with the chosen subject. Availability of Resources: Secondly, find out how easily is the study material, guidance, coaching, etc available in a particular optional subject. Availability of quality guidance makes learning of the subject easy. Subject Knowledge: Graduation/post-graduation subject should be taken if you are comfortable with it. That will certainly help in the preparation since you have good knowledge in the subject area. But do not take it if you had only a passing interest in it in college. Before finalizing an optional:

Analyse the syllabus in detail Analyse the last ten years question paper to figure out a subjects difficulty level Dont take a subject just because everyone else is taking it Science subjects should be handled by people with ONLY science background Art subjects can be handled by ALL The Structure & Process of the Examination (Stages, Subjects & Important Dates) The candidates are put through three kinds of testing to measure their administrative potential and ensure that the persons selected have the following; a) a wide range of general awareness b) analytical ability and content retention capacity, and c) strength of character and a cheerful mental disposition even under stressful conditions. Each of these requirements is tested respectively through Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Interview Test respectively. Thus, aspiring candidates must complete a three-phase process to crack the civil services exam: i. Phase I: Preliminary Examination A qualifying test held in May every year ii. Phase II: Main Examination Main test, held in October/November every year iii. Phase III: Interview Test Held in April/May of the following year

(A) Preliminary Examination | Objective Type/Multiple Choice Questions Preliminary Examination is an objective type (four alternatives for every question) exercise meant to serve as a screening test/qualifying paper only. The exam is held in the month of May every year and it consists of two objective type papers which carry a maximum of 450 marks in the following manner: 1. General Studies 150 marks 2. Any one optional subject (out of 23 subjects) 300 marks For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by a candidate, one third () of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty. The marks obtained in the preliminary examination by candidates, who are declared qualified for admission to the Main Examination, will not be counted for determining their place in the final order of merit. The number of candidates to be admitted to the Main Examination will be about twelve to thirteen times to the approximate of total number of vacancies to be filled in the year. Segments/portions of General Studies paper General Studies, compulsory paper for all, comprises of six segments. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. General Science Current Events of National & International importance History of India & Indian National Movement Indian & World Geography Indian Polity & economy General Mental ability

These segments need to be carefully understood by the candidates in the backdrop of the previous years question papers. There are usually 150 questions asked carrying a total of 150 marks.

Optional subjects for Preliminary Examination UPSC has prescribed a set of 23 subjects along with their detailed syllabus for the preliminary examination. (1) Agriculture, (2) Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, (3) Botany, (4) Chemistry, (5) Civil Engg., (6) Commerce, (7) Economics, (8) Electrical Engg., (9) Geography, (10) Geology, (11) Indian History, (12) Law, (13) Mathematics, (14) Mechanical Engg., (15) Medical Science (16) Philosophy, (17) Physics, (18) Political Science, (19) Psychology, (20) Public Administration, (21) Sociology, (22) Statistics and (23) Zoology (B) Main Examination | Descriptive/Essay Type The Main examination comprises a total of nine (9) papers of two types: 1. 2 papers of non-ranking types 2. 7 papers of ranking type Two papers of non-ranking type include one paper of an Indian language, to be selected by the candidate out of languages included in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution, and the second paper is of English, which is a compulsory paper. Both these papers are very simple in nature (10th standard) and, in a way, mentally prepare the candidate for writing the subsequent exams. Among the ranking or scoring papers, there are three groups of papers, which are: 1. Two optional subjects with two papers each 4 papers in all (comprising a total of 1200 marks) 2. Essay 1 paper (200 marks) 3. General Studies 2 papers (total 600 marks) Segments/portions of General Studies paper There are 4 segments in GS paper 1: (1) History of Modern India & Indian culture (2) Geography of India (3) Constitution of India & Indian Polity (4) Current National Issues & Topics of Social Relevance There are 5 segments in GS paper 2: (1) India & the World (2) Indias Economic Interaction with the World (3) Developments in the field of Science & Technology, IT and Space (4) International Affairs & Institutions (5) Statistical Analysis, Graphs & Diagrams Optional subjects for Main Examination For the optional papers in the Main Examination, UPSC has a list of about twenty-six (26) subjects out of which two subjects have to be selected by a candidate. (1) Agriculture, (2) Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, (3) Botany, (4) Chemistry, (5) Civil Engg., (6) Commerce & Accountancy, (7) Economics, (8) Electrical Engg., (9) Geography, (10) Geology, (11) Indian History, (12) Law, (13) Mathematics, (14) Mechanical Engg., (15) Medical Science, (16) Philosophy, (17) Physics, (18) Political Science, (19) Psychology, (20) Public Administration, (21) Sociology, (22) Statistics, (23) Zoology, (24) Anthropology, (25) Management, (26) Literature of one of these languages (a) Arabic, (b) Assamese, (c) Bengali, (d) Chinese, (e) English, (f) French, (g) German, (h) Gujarati, (i) Hindi, (j) Kannada, (k) Kashmiri, (l) Konkani, (m) Malayalam, (n) Manipuri, (o) Marathi, (p) Nepali, (q) Oriya, (r) Pali, (s) Persian, (t) Punjabi, (u) Russian, (v) Sanskrit, (w) Sindhi, (x) Tamil, (y) Telugu, (z) Urdu Essay The Main examination, apart from the optional subjects and General Studies papers also include an Essay paper of 200 marks. The candidates are advised to prepare for this paper keeping certain major themes in mind. Besides their preparation for the contents, aspirants are also advised to polish the basic skills of essay writing. (A) Interview Test

Interview Test is the final lap of the Civil Services selection process. Though it carries only 300 marks, one cannot afford to take it lightly because a candidates selection or ranking is likely to be affected by the marks he/she gets in it. This test is not a crossexamination but something which appears between the twilight of a question-and-answer session and a purposive conversation. The most important part of an interview is you and that is precisely what one will be quizzed about in the interview. Talking about oneself is not easy for anyone in the given situation, yet that is precisely what you are required to do in an interview. The achievements, interests and vision of a candidate are what he/she must be prepared to talk about in a clear headed manner. An interview is a celebration of you from start to finish. The interviewers usually have two major inquiries in their mind: i. ii. the personality issues and the knowledge base of candidates

In case of the Civil Services Examination since the knowledge aspect is taken care of via. an elaborate written exam which is over by the time one goes for the interview, what remains to be evaluated is the personality aspect of a candidate. For the very same reason the interview test is sometimes called and also known as the personality test. The personality of a person has been variously defined to include a vast number of qualities of head and heart. The personality of any person is the sum total of what one has experienced, seen, heard, read or felt from the very moment one starts being award of himself in the society. In short what UPSC is looking for in a candidate is a man of substance who has the intelligence and courage to take on any job and give his best to it without fear or favour. Briefly, they are looking for a person who will hold his ground and stand by his colleagues in the difficult situations with complete sincerity and commitment.

Electrical CircuitsTheory and Applications Circuit componets; network graphs; KCL, KVL; circuit analysis methods : nodal analysis, mesh analysis; basic network theorems and applications; transient analysis : RL, RC and RLC circuits; sinusoidal steady state analysis; resonant circuits and applications; coupled circuits and applications; balanced 3-phase circuits. Two-port networks, driving point and transfer functions; poles and zeros of network functions. Elements of networks synthesis. Filter-theory : design and applications. Active filters. Circuit simulation : Input formats; methods of education formulation; solution of equations; output formats; SPICE.

Signals & Systems Representation of continuoustime and discrete-time signals & systems; LTI systems; convolution; impulse response; time-domain analysis of LTI systems based on convolution and differential/difference equations. Fourier transform, Laplace transform, Z-transform, Transfer function. Sampling and recovery of signals DFT, FFT Processing of analog signals through discrete-time systems.

E.M. Theory Maxwells equations, wave propagation in bounded media. Boundary conditions, reflaction and refraction of plane waves. Transmission line : Distributed parameter circuits, travelling and standing waves, impedance matching, Smith chart. Waveguides : parallel plane guide, TE, TM and TEM waves, rectangular and cylindrical wave guides, resonators. Planar transmission lines; stripline, microstripline.

Analog Electronics Characteristics and equivalent circuits (large and small-signal) of Diode, BJT, JFET and MOSFET. Diode circuits : clipping, clamping, rectifier. Biasing and bias stability. FET amplifiers. Current mirror; Amplifiers : single and multistage, differential, operational, feedback and power. Analysis of amplifiers; frequency-response of amplifiers. OPAMP circuits. Filters; sinusoidal oscillators : criterion for oscillation; single-transistor and OPAMP configurations. Function generators and wave-shaping circuits. Power supplies.

Digital Electronics Boolean algebra; minimisation of Boolean functions; logic gates; digital IC families (DTL, TTL, ECL, MOS, CMOS). Combinational circuits : arithmetic circuits, code converters, multiplexers and decoders. Sequential circuits : latches and flip-flops, counters and shift-registers. Comparators, timers, multivibrators. Sample and hold circuits, ADCs and DACs. Semiconductor memories. Logic implementation using programmable devices (ROM, PLA, FPGA).

Energy Conversion Principles of electromechanical energy conversion : Torque and emf in rotating machines. DC machines : charateristics and performance analysis; starting and speed control of motors. Transformers : principles of operation and analysis; regulation, efficiency; 3-phase transformers. 3-phase induction machines and synchronous machines : characteristics and preformance analysis; speed control. Special machines : Stepper motors, brushless dc motors, permanent magnet motors single-phase motors; FHP.

Power Electronics and Electric Drives Semiconductor power devices : diode, transistor, thyristor, triac, GTO and MOSFETstatic characteristics and principles of operation; triggering circuits; phase control rectifiers; bridge converters : fully-controlled and halfcontrolled; principles of thyristor choppers and inverters; basic concepts of speed control of dc and ac motor drives applications of variable-speed drives.

Analog Communication Random variables : continuous, discrete; probability, probability functions. Statististical averages; probability models; Random signals and noise : white noise, noise equivalent bandwidth; signal transmission with noise; signal to noise ratio. Linear CW modulation : Amplitude modulation : DSB, DSB-SC and SSB. Modulators and Demodulators; Phase and Frequency modulation : PM & FM signals; narrowband FM; generation & detection of FM and PM, Deemphasis, Preemphasis. CW modulation system : Superhetrodyne receivers, AM receivers, communication receivers, FM receivers, phase locked loop, SSB receiver Signal to noise ratio calculation for AM and FM receivers.

Microwaves and Antenna Electromagnetic radiation, Propagation of waves : ground waves, sky wave, space wave, tropospheric scatter propagation. Extraterrestrial communications. Antenna : Various types, gain, resistance, band-width, beamwidth and polarization, effect of ground. Antenna coupling; high frequency antennas; microwave antennas; special purpose

antennas. Microwave Services : Klystron, magnetron, TWT, gun diodes, Impatt, Bipolar and FETs, Microwave integrated circuits. Microwave measurements. Paper-II

Control Systems Elements of control systems; block-diagram representation; open-loop & closed-loop systems; principles and applications of feed-back. LTI systems : time-domain and transform-domain analysis. Stability : Routh Hurwitz criterion, root-loci, Nyquists criterion, Bode-plots, Design of lead-lad compensators. Proportional, PI, PID controllers. State-variable representation and analysis of control systems. Principles of discrete-control systems.

Electrical Engineering Materials Electrical/electronic behaviour of materials : conductivity; free-electrons and band-theory; intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductor, p-n junction; solar cells, super-conductivity. Dielectric behaviour of materials; polarization phenomena; piezo-electric phenomena. Magnetic materials : behaviour and application. Photonic materials : refractive index, absorption and emission of light, optical fibres, lasers and opto-electronic materials.

Microprocessors and microcomputers 8-bit microprocessor : architecture, CPU, module design, memory interfacing, I/O, Peripheral controllers, Multiprocessing. IBM PC architecture : overview, introduction to DOS, Advanced microprocessors.

Measurement and Instrumentation Error analysis; measurement of current voltage, power, energy, power-factor, resistance, inductance, capacitance and frequency; bridge measurement. Electronic measuring instruments : multimeter, CRO, digital voltmeter, frequency counter, Q-meter, spectrum-analyser, distortion-meter. Transducers : thermocouple, thermistor, LVDT, strain-guage, piezo-electric crystal. Use of transducers in measurements of non-electrical quantities. Data-acquisition systems.

IC Technology Overview of IC Technology. Unit-steps used in IC fabrication : wafer cleaning, photo-lithography, wet and dry etching, oxidation, diffusion, ion-implantation, CVD and LPCVD techniques for deposition of poly-silicon, silicon, siliconnitride and silicon di-oxide; metallisation and passivation.

Power Systems : Analysis and Control Steady-state performance of overhead transmission lines and cables; principles of active and reactive power transfer and distribution; per-unit quantities; bus admittance and impedance materices; load flow; voltage control and power factor correction; economic operation; symmeterical components, analysis of symmetrical and unsymmetrical faults. Concept of system stability : swing curves and equal area criterion. Static VAR system. Basic concepts of HVDC transmission; FACTS. Computer control and Automation : Introduction to energy control centres; various states of a power system; SCADA systems and RTUs. Active power control : Speed control of generators, tie-line control, frequency control. Economic dispatch.

Power system protection Principles of overcurrent, differential and distance protection. Concept of solid state relays. Circuit brakers. Computer aided protection : Introduction; line bus, generator, transformer protection; numeric relays and application of DSP to protection.

Non-conventional Energy Sources and Energy Management

Introduction to the energy problem; difficulties with conventional energy sources. Wind-Energy : Basics of Wind turbine aerodynamics; wind-energy conversion systems and their integration into electrical grid. Solar-Energy : Thermal conversion : photo-voltaic conversion. Wave-energy. Importance of Energy Management : Energy audit; energy economics : discount rate, payback period, internal rate of return, life cycle costing.

Digital Communiation Pulse code modulation (PCM), diferential pulse code modulation (DPCM), delta modulation (DM), Digital modulation and demodulation schemes : amplitude, phase and frequency keying schemes (ASK, PSK, FSK). Error control coding : error detection and correction, linear block codes, convolution codes. Information measure and source coding. Data networks, 7-layer architecture.

Satellite Communication, Radar and TV Satellite Communincation : General overview and technical characteristics, earth station equipment, satellite link design, CNR of Satellite system. Radar : Basic principles, Pulsed systems : CW Doppler radar, FMCW radar, Phase array radars. Television Systems : Television systems and standards, Black-and White-and Colour-TV transmission and receiver systems.

Fibre Optic System Multiplexing : Time division multiplexing, Frequency Division multiplexing. Optical properties of materials : Refractive index absorption and emission of light, optical fibres, lasers and optoelectronic materials Fibre optic links.

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