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Uttarakhand Lower PCS Mains Classes & Test series
Lower Subordinate Services Examination Syllabus
Main Examination (Descriptive Type)
Paper-1 General Studies
Maximum Marks- 200 Time- 3 Hours
Note- This paper carries 20 questions. Each question carries 10 marks. All questions are compulsory. The word limit for each question is 100 words.
Syllabus of mains exam of Uttarakhand lower pcs 2021
1- Current events of International, National and State Importance: It will
cover events of national importance like coalition government system,
economic liberalization, economic recession, regional extremism and separatist
movements – Naxalism; Maoism and Salwa judum; national security, internal
security, communal harmony, and international perspectives like- nuclear
policy issues and conflicts; impact of globalization on the socio-economic
conditions of developing countries and global food crisis.
2- Sports and Games: Questions based on important sports, games and
tournaments, awards and personalities of the world, India and Uttarakhand will
be asked.
3- History of India: History of India will cover a broad understanding of ancient,
mediaeval and modern India’s political, socio-economic and cultural aspects;
Indian freedom movement, growth of nationalism and attainment of
Independence.
4- Elementary Knowledge of Indian Constitution: Questions will be set on
Indian Constitution as may be expected from an educated person who has not
made a special study of the Constitution. RTI, Right to education, Intellectual
property right and Consumer protection rights. Different Welfare programmes
and Acts passed for the weaker and minority sections of society and different
National and State Commissions for their upliftment.
5- Indian polity and Economy: The questions will cover Indian polity,
Panchayati raj and Community development, broad features of Indian economy
and planning.
6- Geography of India and Demography: It will include questions on broad
understanding of geographical, ecological, socio-economic and demographic
aspects of India.
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7- General Science and Environment: Questions on General science and
environment will cover general understanding and application of science,
including matters of day to day observation and experience, as may be
expected from an educated person who has not made a special study of any
particular scientific discipline, global environmental problems and solutions,
nutritional requirements for human growth, application of genetic engineering
in human welfare; diseases of cattle, birds, plants and their prevention.
8- Indian Agriculture: Questions will cover the general awareness of candidates
in respect of crops, white, yellow and green revolutions, agricultural production
and its contribution to rural economy, SEZ, use of Nano and bio-technologies
in the field of agriculture, problems of Indian farmers, and land reforms.
9- Science and Technology: Questions will be based on candidate’s awareness of
the development in the field of science and technology, information
technology, space technology, electronic media, basic knowledge of computers
and cyber crimes.
10- History of Uttarakand : Historical background of Uttarakhand: Ancient
period (from earliest to 1200 AD) ; Mediaeval period (from 1200 to 1815 AD):
Important dynasties and their achievements; Gorkha invasion and
administration, British rule, Tehri State and its administration, role of
Uttarakhand in the Freedom movement of India and related eminent
personalities, historical sites and monuments; movement for the formation of
Uttarakhand, contribution of people of Uttarakhand in national and
international fields, especially in Armed forces; different social reform
movements, and different welfare programmes of Uttarakhand for SC, ST,
children, minorities and women.
11- Culture of Uttarakand : Castes and tribes, religious and folk beliefs,
literature and folk literature, traditions and customs, costumes and ornaments;
Fairs and Festivels, food habits, Art and Crafts, dances, songs, musical
instruments, major tourist places, important sports, tournaments and awards,
famous authors and poets of the Uttarakhand and their contribution in the field
of Hindi literature and folk literature, State steps taken by Uttarakhand for the
development of culture.
12- Geography and Demography of Uttarakhand :
Geographical Setup. Salient features of Uttarakhand Himalaya. Rivers and
streams, mountains, climate, forest resources and horticulture. Major crops
and crop rotation. Means of irrigation. Agricultural holdings. Natural and man
made calamities and Disaster management. Water crises and watershed
management. Problems of remote areas. Environment and environmental
movements. Biodiversity and its preservation. Population of Uttarakhand:
Classification, density, sex ratio, literacy and out-migration.
13- Economic, Political and Administrative Background of Uttarakhand:
Political and Administrative Background- Elected governments in
Uttarakhand and their policies, different services in the State, the political and
administrative systems, Panchayti raj,Community development and Cooperatives.
The historical background of the adminstrative system in Uttarakhand-
Land management system under Gorkhas rule and British rule, district land
management (Thokdari, van panchayat, civil and soyam forest, Kesar-ihind(
benap land)Nazul, nayabad settlements) Modern period- Uttar Pradesh
and Uttarakhand-Kumaun land reforms, change in land tenures and collection
of land revenue after the enforcement of Zamidari Abolition Act, revenue
police system.
Economic background – Indo-Tibetan trade from border districts, the present
position, local agriculture and animal husbandry, the uneconomic condition of
land holdings and need for consoldation of holdings, Begar and Dadwar
systems.
14- Economic and natural resoures : Human resources, Education system of the
State and important educational institutes; forest, water, herbs, agriculture,
animals, hydro electricity, minerals, tourism, industries (Small and Village) the
position of utiliszation of resources.
Various schemes being implemented in Uttrarakhand for the eradication of
poverty and unemployment and for economic development. Economic
activities and their contribution in the State GDP. The priorites of development
in Uttarakhand and new strategies of planning and problems. Marketing
facilities in Uttarakhand and agriculture mandis. The salient features of the
budget of Uttarakhand State.
15- Statistical analysis, graphs and diagrams: Questions will be based on
candidate’s ability to draw conclusions from information presented in
statistical, graphical and diagrammatical form and to interpret them.
OLD PAPERS OF UTTARAKHAND LOWER PCS 2012,016 AND SAMPLE PAPER
https://samvegias.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/UK-LowerPCS-2016-MAINS_EssayDrafting.pdf
https://samvegias.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/UK-LOWER-PCS-MAINS-2010-General_Studies_main.pdf
https://samvegias.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/UK-Lower-PCS-2016-MAINS_General_Studies.pdf
https://samvegias.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/SAMVEG-IAS-LOWER-PCS-HINDI3final-SAMPLE-TEST.docx
