Unit I: General Science (10 Questions)

Physics

• Scientific knowledge and scientific temper – Power of reasoning – Rote learning vs conceptual learning – Science as a tool to understand the past, present, and future; Nature of universe – General scientific laws – Mechanics – Properties of matter, force, motion, and energy – Everyday application of the basic principles of mechanics, electricity and magnetism, light, sound, heat, nuclear physics, laser, electronics, and communications;

Chemistry

• Elements and Compounds, Acids, Bases, Salts, Petroleum Products, Fertilizers, and Pesticides.

Biology

• Main concepts of life science, classification of living organisms, evolution, genetics, physiology, nutrition, health and hygiene, human diseases
• Environment and ecology;

Current affairs

• Latest inventions in science and technology.

Unit II: Geography of India (10 Questions)

• Location – Physical features – Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate – Water resources – Rivers in India – Soil, Minerals and Natural Resources – Forest and Wildlife – Agricultural pattern
• Transport – Communication; Social Geography – Population density and distribution – Racial, linguistic groups and major tribes.
• Natural calamity – Disaster management – Environmental pollution –
  Reasons and preventive measures – Climate change – Green energy.
• Geographical landmarks;
• Current affairs.

Unit III: History, Culture of India, and Indian National Movement (25 Questions)

Indian History

• Indus Valley Civilization – Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals, and Marathas – Age of Vijayanagaram and Bahmani Kingdoms – South Indian History.
• Change and continuity in the socio-cultural history of India.
• National Renaissance – Early uprising against British rule – Indian National Congress – Emergence of leaders – B.R.Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh, Bharathiar, V.O.Chidambaranar, Jawaharlal Nehru, Kamarajar, Mahatma Gandhi, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Thanthai Periyar, Rajaji, Subash Chandra Bose, Rabindranath Tagore, and others.

Different modes of agitation:

• Growth of Satyagraha and Militant Movements; Communalism and Partition; Characteristics of Indian Culture, Unity in Diversity – Race, Language, Custom; India as a Secular State, Social Harmony; Prominent personalities in various spheres – Arts, Science, Literature and Philosophy.

National symbols

• National symbols – Eminent personalities and places in news – Sports – Books and Authors.

Current affairs

• Current affairs.

Unit IV: Indian Polity (40 Questions)

• Constitution of India – Preamble to the Constitution – Salient features of the Constitution
• Union, State and Union Territory
• Citizenship, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy
• Union Executive, Union Legislature – State Executive, State Legislature – Local Governments, Panchayat Raj
• Spirit of federalism: Centre – State relationships
• Election
• Judiciary in India – Rule of Law –
• Corruption in public life – Anti-corruption measures – Lokpal and Lok Ayukta – Right to Information
• Empowerment of Women
• Consumer Protection Forums
• Human Rights Charter
• Political parties and political system in India.
• Current affairs.

Unit V: Indian Economy and Development Administration in Tamil Nadu (50 Questions)

• Nature of Indian Economy
• Five-year plan models – an assessment – Planning Commission and Niti Aayog
• Sources of revenue – Reserve Bank of India – Fiscal Policy and Monetary Policy – Finance Commission – Resource sharing between Union and State Governments – Goods and Services Tax.
• Structure of Indian economy and employment generation, Land Reforms and Agriculture – Application of Science and Technology in Agriculture – Industrial growth – Rural welfare oriented programmes – Social problems – Population, Education, Health, Employment, Poverty.
• Human Development Indicators in Tamil Nadu and a comparative assessment across the Country – Impact of social reform movements in the socio-economic development of Tamil Nadu – Political parties and welfare schemes for various sections of people – Rationale behind the reservation policy, and access to the social resources – Economic trends in Tamil Nadu – Role and impact of social welfare schemes in the socio-economic development of Tamil Nadu – Social justice and social harmony as the cornerstones of socio-economic development.

Development Administration in Tamil Nadu

• Education and health systems in Tamil Nadu.
• Geography of Tamil Nadu and its impact on economic growth.
• Achievements of Tamil Nadu in various fields; e-Governance in Tamil Nadu.
• Public awareness and General administration – Welfare oriented Government schemes and their utility, Problems in public delivery systems.

Current affairs

• Current socio-economic issues.

Unit VI: History, Culture, Heritage, and Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu (40 Questions)

• History of Tamil Society, related archaeological discoveries
• Tamil literature from Sangam age till contemporary times.
• Thirukkural – Significance as a secular literature – Relevance to everyday life, Impact of Thirukkural on humanity, Thirukkural and universal values – Relevance to Socio-politicoeconomic affairs, Philosophical content in Thirukkural.
• Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle – Early agitations against British Rule – Role of women in freedom struggle.
• Evolution of 19th and 20th century socio-political movements in Tamil Nadu – Justice Party, Growth of Rationalism – Self Respect Movement, Dravidian Movement, and principles underlying both these movements.
• Contributions of Thanthai Periyar and Perarignar Anna.

Unit I: Aptitude (15 Questions)

• Simplification – Percentage – Highest Common Factor (HCF) – Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) – Ratio and Proportion
• Simple interest – Compound interest – Area – Volume – Time and Work.

Unit II: Reasoning (10 Questions)

• Logical reasoning – Puzzles – Dice – Visual reasoning – Alpha numeric reasoning – Number series.

தாள் I – கட்டாயத் தமிழ் மொழி தகுதித் தேர்வு

தேர்வுத் திட்டம்

• மொழிபெயர்த்தல்: தமிழிலிருந்து ஆங்கிலத்துக்கு மொழிபெயர்த்தல், ஆங்கிலத்திலிருந்து தமிழுக்கு மொழிபெயர்த்தல்.
• சுருக்கி வரைதல்.
• பொருள் உணர்திறன்.
• சுருக்கக் குறிப்பிலிருந்து விரிவாக்கம் செய்தல்
• திருக்குறள் தொடர்பான கட்டுரை வரைதல்
• கடிதம் வரைதல் (அலுவல் சார்ந்தது)
• தமிழ் மொழி அறிவு

பாடத்திட்டம்

• தற்கால நிகழ்வுகள்.
• சமுதாயப் பிரச்சனைகள்
• சுற்றுச்சூழல் தொடர்பான தலைப்புகள்
• இந்தியப் பொருளாதரம் தொடர்பான தலைப்புகள்
• அறிவியலும் தொழில்நுட்பமும்; கலையும் பண்பாடும்;
• பகுத்தறிவு இயக்கங்கள் – திராவிட இயக்கம், சுயமரியாதை இயக்கம்
• இக்காலத் தமிழ்மொழி – கணினித் தமிழ், வழக்கு மன்றத் தமிழ், அலுவலக மொழியாகத் தமிழ், புதிய வகைமைகள்;
• தமிழ்நாட்டின் சமூகப் பொருளாதார முன்னேற்றம் மற்றும் தமிழ்நாட்டு அரசின் நலத்திட்டங்கள் (பெண்கள், விவசாயிகள்…, சமூக நலத்திட்டங்களை நடைமுறைப்படுத்துதலில் சமூக சீர்திருத்த இயக்கங்களின் பங்கு – இட ஒதுக்கீடும் அதன் பயன்களும் – தமிழ்நாட்டின் சமூகப் பொருளாதார வளர்ச்சியில் சமூக நீதி மற்றும் சமூக ஒற்றுமையின் பங்கு.
• சொந்த வாக்கியத்தில் அமைத்து எழுதுக, பொருள் வேறுபாடு அறிதல்.
• பிரித்தெழுதுக, எதிர்ச்சொல், எதிர்மறை வாக்கியம், பிழை நீக்கி எழுதுக.
• திருக்குறளிலிருந்து தலைப்புகள் தொடர்பாக கட்டுரை எழுதுதல்: மதச் சார்பற்ற தனித் தண்மையுள்ள இலக்கியம், அன்றாட வாழ்வியலோடு தொடர்புத் தன்மை, மானுடத்தின் மீதான திருக்குறளின் தாக்கம், திருக்குறளும் மாறாத விழுமியங்களும் – சமத்துவம், மனிதநேயம் முதலானவை; சமூக அரசியல் பொருளாதார நிகழ்வுகளில் திருக்குறளின் பொருத்தப்பாடு, திருக்குறளில் தத்துவக் கோட்பாடுகள்

Unit I: Modern History of India and Indian Culture (100 marks)

• Advent of Europeans – Colonialism and imperialism – Establishment, expansion and consolidation of British Rule
• Early uprising against British Rule
• South Indian rebellion 1799 – 1801 A.D. – Vellore rebellion 1806 A.D. – Sepoy mutiny of 1857 A.D.
• Indian National Movements
• Moderation, Extremism and Terrorism Movements of Indian Patriotism
• Significant Indian National Leaders – Rabindranath Tagore, Maulana Abulkalam Azad, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Subhas Chandra Bose, B.R.Ambedkar and Vallabhai Patel
• Constitutional developments in India from 1773 to 1950
• Second World War and final phase of independence struggle  Partition of India
• Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle – Subramanya Siva – Subramania Bharathiyar, V.O.Chidambaranar, C.Rajagopalachariyar, Thanthai Periyar, Kamarajar and others
• Impact of British rule on socio-economic affairs – National Renaissance Movement – Socio-religious reform movements – Social reform and educational reform acts.
• Emergence of “Social Justice” Ideology in Tamil Nadu – Origin, Growth, Decay and achievements of Justice Party – Socio-political movements and its achievements after Justice Party.
• India since Independence – Salient features of Indian culture – Unity in diversity – Race – Language – Religion, Customs and Rituals – India, a Secular State; Organizations for Fine Arts, Dance, Drama and Music
• Cultural Panorama – National Symbols – Eminent personalities in cultural field
• Latest historical research developments in Tamil Nadu.

Unit-II: Social Issues in India and Tamil Nadu (100 marks)

• Population Explosion – Fertility, Mortality – Population Control Programmes – Migration – Poverty – Illiteracy – Dropouts – Right to Education – Women Education – Skill based education and programmes – E-Learning.
• Child labour and Child abuse – Child Education – Child school dropouts – Child abuse – Laws to protect Child abuse – Child protection and welfare schemes.
• Sanitation: Rural and Urban Sanitation – Role of Panchayat Raj and Urban development agencies in sanitation schemes and programmes.
• Women Empowerment: Social justice to women – Schemes and programmes – Domestic violence – Dowry menace – Sexual assault – Laws and awareness programmes – Prevention of violence against women – Role of Government and NGOs in women empowerment – Schemes and Programmes;
• Social Changes: Urbanization – Policy, Planning and Programmes in India and Tamil Nadu – Comparative study on social and economic indicators – Impact of violence on society – Religious violence – Terrorism and Communal violence – Causes – Steps to control and awareness; Problems of minorities.
• Human rights issues; Regional disparities in India – Causes and remedies.
• Social development: Approaches – Models – Policies and programmes – Linkage between education and social development – Community development programmes – Self-employment and entrepreneurship development – Role of NGOs in social development.
• Education – Health and human development – Health care problems in India – Children, Adolescents, Women and Aged – Health Policy in India – Schemes – Health Care Programmes in India
• Vulnerable sections of the population: Problems – laws and punishments – Various welfare programmes to vulnerable sections by State, Central Government and NGOs
• Current Affairs.

Unit III: Ethics and Integrity (50 marks)

• Ethics and Human Interface: Definition and scope of ethics – Ethics of Indian Schools of Philosophy –
  Ethics of Thirukkural.
• Kinds of ethics: Intuitionism – Existentialism – Duties and responsibility – Moral judgements – Moral Absolutism – Moral Obligation.
• Attitude: Its influence and relation with thought and behaviour – Moral and political attitudes; Ethics in public administration: Philosophical basis of governance and probity in Governance – Codes of ethics and conduct: Primary responsibilities of public service professionals – Transparency of information sharing and service delivery – Professional and nonprofessional interaction – Potentially beneficial interaction – Maintenance of confidentiality of records – Disclosure of Information – Boundaries of competence – Consultation on ethical obligation – Ethics and Non-discrimination – Citizen’s Charters – Challenges of corruption – Ethics of public polity determination.

Unit I: Indian Polity and Emerging Political Trends across the World affecting India (100 marks)

• Constitution of India – Historical background – Making of the Indian Constitution – Preamble – Salient features of Indian Constitution – Parts, Articles and Schedules – Amendments
• Citizenship; Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties
• Directive Principles of State Policy
• Structure, Power and Functions of Governments: Union Government – Legislature: Parliament – Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
• Executive: President, Vice-President – Prime Minister and Council of Ministers – Constitutional Authorities
• Judiciary: Supreme Court – Judicial Review – Judicial activism – Latest Verdicts.
• State Government – Legislature: State Legislative Assembly – State Legislative Council
• Executive: Governor – Chief Minister – Council of Ministers.
• Judiciary: High Court – District Courts – Subordinate Courts – Tribunals.
• Local Government: Rural and Urban Local Governments – Historical background – 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts
• Union Territories: Evolution – Administration.
• Federalism: Indian Federal System – Differentiating from other forms of federalism
• Union – State Relations: Legislative, Administrative and Financial
  relations
• Indian Administration: Civil Services in India – Historical background – Classification of Civil Services – Central and State Services –Recruitment and Training.
• Political Parties: National and Regional – Pressure groups – Public opinion – Mass Media – Social Media – Non – Governmental Organizations (NGOs).
• Administrative Reforms: Central Vigilance Commission – Anti-Corruption measures – Lokadalat – Lokayukta – Lokpal – Ombudsman in India – RTI Act – Citizen’s Grievances and Administrative Reform Commission – Administrative Tribunals.
• Profile of Indian States: Demography – State Language – Developmental Programmes – e-governance; India and World: India’s foreign policy – India’s relationship with world countries – Defence and National Security – Nuclear Policy – Terrorism – Human Rights and Environmental issues – International Organisations – Pacts and Summits.
• Current Affairs.

Unit-II: Role and Impact of Science and Technology in the Development of India (100 marks)

• Science and Technology – Role, Achievements and Developments – their applications and impacts.
• Elements and Compounds, Acids, Bases and Salts – Oxidation and reduction – Carbon, Nitrogen and their compounds – Chemistry of Ores and Metals – Fertilizers, Pesticides, Insecticides – Polymer and Plastics – Corrosion – Chemistry in everyday life
• Energy – Renewable and Non-Renewable – Selfsufficiency – Oils and Minerals exploration.
• Space Research – Nano Science and Technology – Application of Nano-materials.
• Advancements in the fields of Information Technology – Robotics and Automation – Artificial Intelligence – Mobile Communication.
• Computer System Architecture, Operating System, Computer Networks, Cryptography and Network security, Relational Database Management System, Software Engineering, Image Processing, Machine Learning.
• Cropping pattern in India – Organic farming – Agriculture Biotechnology – Commercially available Genetically Modified Crops – Eco, Social impact of Genetically Modified Crops – Intellectual Property Rights, Bio Safety.
• Floriculture, Olericulture, Pomology and Medicinal Plants, Conventional and Modern Propagation Technique, Glass House –Hydroponics – Bonsai – Garden features and operations – methods to preserve fruits and vegetables.
• Genetic Engineering and its importance in Agriculture – Integrated farming – Vermiculture.
• Main concepts of Life Science – the cell – the basic unit of life – classification of living organism – Nutrition and Dietetics – Respiration – Blood and blood circulation – Endocrine system – Excretion of metabolic wastes – Reproductive system – Animals and human-bio communication – Pheromones and allelochemicals – Genetics – Science of heredity – Health and hygiene – Human diseases – Communicable and noncommunicable diseases – Preventions and remedies – Alcoholism and drug abuse – Genetic engineering – Organ transplantation – Stem Cell Technology – Forensic science – Sewage treatment.
• Government policy – Organisations in Science and Technology – Role and Functions – Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) – Ocean Research and Development – Medical Tourism – Achievements of Indians in the fields of Science and Technology – Latest inventions in Science and Technology.
• Current Affairs.

Unit t III: Tamil Society – Culture and Heritage (50 marks)

(Candidates may answer the questions in this unit either in Tamil or in English)

• Origin and Development of Tamilian – Palmleaf Manuscript – Document – Archaeological excavation in Tamil Nadu – Adhichanallur, Arikkamedu, Keeladi, Konthakai, Manalur, Sivakalai; Arts, Science and Culture: Literature, Music, Drama and other arts – Science – Culture (Internal and External).
• Tamil Society and the condition of business – Sangam age – Medieval age – Modern age
• Growth of Rationalist – Origin and Development of Dravidian Movements in Tamil Nadu – Their contribution in Socio and economic development.
• Socio and cultural life of the modern Tamilian: Caste, Religion, Women, Polity, Education, Economics, Commerce and Relationship with other countries – Tamil Diaspora.
• Development of modern Tamils: Print – Edition – Translation – Film Industries – Computer and Media.

Unit I: General Geography and Geography of India with Special Reference to Tamil Nadu (75 marks)

• Earth and Universe: Solar System – Atmosphere, Lithosphere, Hydrosphere and Biosphere; India and Tamil Nadu: Location – Physical Divisions – Drainage – Weather and Climate: Monsoon, Rainfall – Natural Resources: Soil, Natural Vegetation, Wildlife – Irrigation and Multipurpose Projects – Mineral Resources – Energy Resources – Agriculture: Crops, Livestock, Fisheries, Agricultural Revolutions – Industries  Population: Growth, Distribution and Density – Migration – Races, Tribes, Linguistics and Religions – Trade – Geo Politics: Border Disputes; Ocean and Sea: Bottom relief features of Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal.
• Geospatial Technology: Remote Sensing, Geographical Information System (GIS) and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS); Map: Locating features and Places.
• Current Affairs.

Unit-II: Environment, Biodiversity and Disaster Management (75 marks)

• Ecology: Structure and function of ecosystem – Ecological succession – Ecosystem services – Biodiversity conservation – Biodiversity Types – Biodiversity Hot Spots in India.
• Biodiversity : Significance and Threats – In-situ and Ex-situ conservation measures – Roles of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) – Biodiversity Act.
• Environmental Pollution and Management: Air, Water, Soil, Thermal and Noise pollution – Pollution Prevention and control strategies – Solid and hazardous waste management – Environmental Standards and Environmental Monitoring – Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): Steps in EIA process – Environmental Clearance –
  Environmental Auditing.
• Sustainable Development: Global Environmental Issues and Management – Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Targets – Climate Change – Changes in monsoon pattern in Tamil Nadu, India and Global scenario – Environmental consequences of climate change and mitigation measures – Clean and Green Energy – Paris Agreement – Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
• Environmental Laws, Policies and Treaties in India and Global scenario – Natural calamities, Manmade Disasters – Disaster Management and National Disaster Management Authority – Sendai framework for Disaster Risk Reduction – Environmental Health and Sanitation.
• Current Affairs.

Unit III: Indian Economy – Current Economic Trends and Impact of Global Economy on India (100 marks)

• Features of Indian Economy – National Income – Capital formation – NEP (New Economic Policy) – NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India).
• Agriculture – Role of Agriculture – Land Reforms – New Agricultural Strategy – Green Revolution – Contract Farming – Minimum Support Price – Price Policy, Public Distribution System (PDS), Subsidy, Food Security – Agricultural Marketing, Crop Insurance, Labour – Rural Credit and Indebtedness – World Trade Organization and Agriculture
• Industry – Growth ‐ Policy – Role of Public Sector and Disinvestment – Privatisation and Liberalization – Public Private Partnership (PPP) – SEZs (Special Economic Zones) – MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) – Make in India.
• Infrastructure in India – Transport System – Power – Communication – Social Infrastructure – Research and Development.
• Banking and Finance: Banking, Money and Finance – Central Bank – Commercial Bank – Non Banking Financial Institutions – Stock Market – Financial Reforms – Financial Stability – Monetary Policy – Reserve Bank of India and Autonomy.
• Public Finance – Sources of Revenue – Tax and Non-Tax Revenue – Canons of Taxation – Goods and Service Tax – Public Expenditure – Fiscal Policy – Public Debt – Finance Commission – Fiscal Federalism; Issues in Indian Economy – Poverty and Inequality – Poverty alleviation programmes – Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act – New Welfare Programmes for Rural Poverty – Unemployment – Gender inequality.
• Inflation – Inflation targeting – Deflation – Sustainable Economic Growth.
• India’s Foreign Trade – Balance of Payment, Export-Import Policy, Foreign Exchange Market, Foreign Direct Investment.
• Globalization – Global Economic Crisis – Impact on Indian economy;
• International Institutions – IMF (International Monetary Fund) – World Bank – BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) – SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation) –ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations).

• Tamil Nadu Economy and Issues – Gross State Domestic Product – Trends in State’s Economic Growth – Demographic Profile of Tamil Nadu – Agriculture – Contract Farming.
• Tamil Nadu State Policy on Promotion of Organic Farming – Industry and Entrepreneurship Development in Tamil Nadu – Infrastructure – Power, Transportation systems – Tourism – Health – Eco-tourism – Social Infrastructure – Self Help Groups and Rural women empowerment – Rural Poverty and Unemployment – Regional economic disparities – Local Government – Recent Government welfare programmes.
• Current Affairs.