Paper-I General Knowledge and General Studies Syllabus
RPSC RAS Mains Paper-I has been divided into 3 sections: History, Economics, and Sociology, Management, Accounting & Auditing. The candidates can prepare well from the below-detailed topics for Paper-I.
Unit I- HISTORY
Part A - History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition and Heritage of Rajasthan
• Major landmarks in the History of Rajasthan from Pre-historic time to close of 18th century, Important dynasties, their administrative and revenue system.
• Salient events of 19th & 20th centuries: Peasant & Tribal Movements. Political Awakening, Freedom Movement and Integration.
• Heritage of Rajasthan: Performing & fine Art, Handicraft, Architecture and major sites of World Heritage and Tourism in Rajasthan, Fairs, Festivals, Folk Music and Folk Dance. • Important works of Rajasthani Literature and Dialects of Rajasthan.
• Saints, Lok Devtas and eminent personalities of Rajasthan.
Part B - Indian History & Culture
• Indian heritage: Fine Art, Performing Art, Architecture & Literature from Indus Civilization to British Era.
• Religious Movements and religious philosophy in Ancient and Medieval India.
• History of Modern India from beginning of 19th Century to 1965 A.D: Significant events, personalities and issues.
• Indian National Movement- its various stages & streams, important contributors and contribution from different parts of the country.
• Socio-religious reform movements in 19th and 20th century.
• Post Independence consolidation and reorganisation – Accession of princely states & Linguistic reorganisation of the states.
Part C - History of Modern World (up to 1950 A.D.)
• Renaissance and Reformation.
• American War of Independence, French Revolution (1789 A.D.) and Industrial Revolution.
• Imperialism and colonialism in Asia and Africa.
• Impact of World Wars.
Unit II- ECONOMICS SYLLABUS
Part A- Indian Economy
• Agriculture – growth and productivity trends in Indian agriculture. Food processing sector and food management. Agricultural reforms and challenges.• Trends in Industrial Sector- Industrial Policy and Industrial Finance. Liberalization, Globalization, Privatization and economic reforms. Infrastructure and economic growth.
• Inflation, Prices and demand/supply management.
• Centre-State financial relations and Latest Finance Commission. Fiscal Responsibility & Budget Management Act and fiscal reforms in India.
• Budgetary trends and fiscal policy. Tax reforms in India. Subsidies- cash transfer and other related issues. Trends in revenue and expenditure.
• Role of Government in economic activities. Private, Public and Merit Goods.
• Social Sector- poverty, unemployment and inequality. Healthcare and Education Policy. Problem of regulatory effectiveness. Redefining the role of state in economic development and an employment oriented growth strategy.
Part B- World Economy
• Global Economic issues and trends: Role of World Bank, IMF & WTO.• Sustainable Development and Climate Change.
Part C- Economy of Rajasthan
• Agriculture Scenario- production and productivity. Water resources and Irrigation. Agricultural marketing. Dairy and animal husbandry.• Rural development and rural infrastructure. Panchayati Raj and State Finance Commission.
• Institutional framework for industrial development. Industrial growth and recent trends. Khadi and village industries.
• Infrastructure development- power and transportation. Private Investment in Infrastructure and Public Private Partnership projects- outlook and prospects.
• Major development projects of Rajasthan. State budget and Fiscal management- issues and challenges.
• Economic welfare schemes of Rajasthan. Social Justice and Empowerment.
• Basic Social Services- education and health. Poverty, unemployment and Sustainable Development goals.
Unit III- SOCIOLOGY, MANAGEMENT, ACCOUNTING & AUDITING SYLLABUS
Part A - Sociology Development of Sociological Thought in India
• Caste and Class in Indian Society: Nature, Origin, Functions and Challenges.• Processes of Change: Sanskritization, Westernization, Secularization and Globalization. • Challenges before Indian Society: Issues of Dowry, Divorce and Child Marriage, Corruption, Communalism, Poverty, Unemployment, Drug Addiction, Vulnerable sections especially Dalit, Elderly and Disabled.
• Tribal community of Rajasthan: Bhil, Mina (Meena) and Garasia- Problems and Welfare.
Part B - Management
• Modern concept of Marketing, Marketing Mix - Product, Price, Place and Promotion; Supply Chain Management, Logistics Mix; E-Commerce and EMarketing; Business and Corporate Ethics.• Wealth Maximization, Sources of Finance- Short and Long Term, Capital Structure, Cost of Capital, Distribution of Profit; Banking and Non- Banking Financial Institutions (NBFIs), Stock Market, Multi-National Companies (MNCs), Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Foreign Institutional Investment (FII).
• Leadership Theories and Styles, Group Behaviour, Individual Behaviour, Attitude, Values, Team Building; Motivation Theories, Conflict Management, Time Management, Stress Management, Training, Development and Appraisal Systems.
• Entrepreneurship: Incubation, Startups, Unicorns, Venture Capital, Angel Investors.
• Management of Essential Services: Education Management, Healthcare and Wellness Management; Tourism and Hospitality Management.
Part C- Accounting & Auditing
• Basic knowledge of Double Entry System of Accounting, Techniques of analysis of Financial Statements, Responsibility and Social Accounting.• Meaning & Objectives of Auditing, Social, Performance and Efficiency Audit, Elementary knowledge of Government Audit.
• Basic knowledge of Performance Budgeting, Zero-Base Budgeting.RAS Mains Paper-I General Knowledge and General Studies Syllabus PDF Download .
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