(PDF) MPSC Rajya Seva Syllabus 2021 in Marathi & English PDF [Revised]

1.HISTORY

Establishment of the British Rule in India:

The arrival of British East India The company, Wars against major Indian powers, Policy of subsidiary alliance, The doctrine of Lapse, Structure of British Raj up to 1857.

History of Modern India:

Introduction of modern education – Press, Railway, Post and Telegraph, Industries, and reforms and socio-religious reforms and their impact on society.

Renaissance Era:

Social and Cultural Changes

·         Contacts with Christian Missionaries, Role of English education and the press, Official- social reform measures (1828 to 1857).

·         Socio-religious reform movements: Brahmo Samaj, Prarthana Samaj, Satyashodhak Samaj, Arya Samaj, Ramkrishna mission and Theosophical Society.

Indian Economy under Colonial Rule

·         The Mercantile phase, The Drain of the Wealth- The Drain Theory of Dadabhai Naoroji, de-industrialization- Decline of Indian Handicrafts, Commercialization of Indian Agriculture.

·         Rise of Modern Industry – Role of Indian mercantile communities, Entry of British Finance Capital in India, Tilak’s Swaraj Fund and contribution of G. K. Gokhale.

Emergence and growth of Indian Nationalism:

·         Social background, formation of National Associations, Role of Press and Education in social awakening in pre-independent India, Revolt of 1857, the foundation of Indian National Congress, the moderate phase, growth of extremism, Partition of Bengal, Home Rule Movement,

·         Role of important personalities– Surendranath Banerjee, Firozshah Mehta, Dadabhai Naoroji, A. O. Hume, Bipin Chandra Pal, Lala Lajpat Rai, Annie Besant, Aurobindo Ghosh, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Mahatma Gandhi, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru & Others.

Famous movements against British Government

·         Peasant uprisings, Tribal uprising – Mutinies of – Raghoji Bhangre, Umaji Naik, etc., and Adivasi Movements.

·         Revolutionary Movements: Revolts in Maharashtra-Vasudeo Phadke, Abhinav Bharat, Revolutionary

·         Movements in Bengal & Punjab, Revolutionary movements of Indians in America, England, Azad Hind Sena.

·         Communist (Leftist) Movement: The Communists and the Indian freedom struggle, Congress Socialist Party, Trade Union Movement.

The national movement in Gandhian Era and Dr. B.R. Ambedkars approach to the problem of untouchability:

·         Gandhiji’s leadership and ideology of resistance, Gandhian mass movements, Non- cooperation movement, Civil Disobedience movement, Faizpur Congress session of 1936, Individual Satyagraha, Quit India Movement, Gandhiji, and removal of untouchability.

·         Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s approach to the problem of untouchability, Movements for Annihilation of Caste – Dr. Ambedkar’s approach, Gandhiji’s approach, Other Efforts; Unionist Party and Krishak Praja Party, Women’s participation in the National movement. States’ Peoples’ movements.

Constitutional Development under British Government:

The Indian Council Act-1861, The Indian Council Act-1892, The Indian Council Act-1909 (Morley-Minto reforms), The Government of India Act 1919 (Mont-Ford reforms), The Government of India Act 1935.

Growth of Communalism and the Partition of India:

Muslim politics and Freedom movement (Sir Syed Ahmed Khan and Aligarh movement, Muslim League and Ali Brothers, Iqbal, Jinnah), Politics of Hindu Mahasabha.

Toward the Transfer of Power:

The August Offer 1940, The Cripps Mission 1942, The Wavell Plan 1945, The Cabinet Mission Plan 1946, The Mountbatten Plan 1947, The Indian Independence Act 1947

India after Independence

Consequences of Partition, Integration of Princely states, Linguistic reorganization of states, Sanyukta Maharashtra movement – Involvement of major political parties and personalities involved therein, Relations with neighboring countries, India’s role in International Politics: Non- alignment policy- Nehru, Lal Bahadur Shastri, Indira Gandhi; Progress in Agriculture, Industry, Education, Science and Technology, Emergence of Indira Gandhi’s Leadership, Liberation of Bangladesh, Coalition Governments in States, Students’ unrest, Jayaprakash Narayan and Emergency. Terrorism in Kashmir, Panjab and Assam, Naxalism and Maoism, Environmental Movement, Women’s Movement, and Ethnic Movement.

Selected Social Reformers of Maharashtra

Their ideology and work: Gopal Ganesh Agarkar, Mahatma Phule, Justice M. G. Ranade, Prabodhankar Thakare, Maharshi Karve, Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj, Maharshi Vitthal Shinde, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, Lokmanya Tilak, Sarvajanik Kaka Ganesh Vasudeo Joshi, Pandita Ramabai, Dadoba Pandurang Tarkhadkar, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh, Lokhitwadi Gopal Hari Deshmukh, Justice K. T. Telang, Dr. Bhau Daji Lad, Acharya Balshastri Jambhekar, Jagannath Shankarsheth, Gopal Krishna Gokhale, Kalkarte Shivram Mahadeo Paranjape, Vishnushastri Chiplunkar, D. K. Karve, R. D. Karve, Vinoba Bhave, Vinayak D. Sawarkar, Annabhau Sathe, Krantiveer Nana Patil, Lahuji Salve, Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil, Vishnubuva Brahmachari, Senapati Bapat, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj, Baba Amte, Sant Gadge Baba.

Cultural Heritage of Maharashtra (Ancient to Modern):

Kanheri, Elephanta, Ajanta, Ellora caves, Lonar lake, Forts, etc.

Performing Arts –

Dance, Drama, Films, Music, Folk Arts – Lavani, Tamasha, Povada, Bharud, and other folk dances, Visual Arts -Architecture, Painting, and Sculpture. Festivals. Impact of Literature and Saint literature on socio-psychological development of Maharashtra: Bhakti, Dalit, Urban and Rural Literature.

2. GEOGRAPHY – (With Special Reference to Maharashtra):

Geomorphology

Interior of the Earth. Composition and physical conditions. Endogenic and Exogenic Forces, Rocks, and Minerals. Controlling factors on Evolution of the Landforms. Concept of the Geomorphic cycles. Landforms associated with Fluvial, Desert, Glacial, and Coastal Regions. Evolution and Geomorphology of the Indian Sub-Continent.

Major Physiographic Divisions of the India. Physiography and the geomorphic features of the Maharashtra State. Natural Landscapes in Maharashtra- Hills, Ridges, Tablelands, Spot holes. Waterfalls. Hot springs and Beaches.

Climatology:

·         Atmosphere– Composition and structure, Extent, Elements of weather and climate. Solar Radiation and Heat Balance on the Earth surface.

·         Temperature– Vertical and Horizontal distribution of temperature on the Earth’s surface.

·         Air pressure– Winds, Planetary, and Local winds. Monsoons in Maharashtra. Distribution of Rainfall, Droughts, Floods and its problems

Human Geography:

·         Economic Activities– Farming –Crops and cropping patterns in Maharashtra. High Yield Varieties (HYV). Modern Techniques in Agriculture. Organic farming sustainable agriculture. Govt. policies about agriculture.

·          Fishing – Fishing in Inland water and Arabian sea. Problems of the fisherman, modernization in fishing.

·          Minerals and Fuels – Major minerals and fuels in Maharashtra. Reservoirs and Exploitations of minerals. The problem of mining in Maharashtra.

·          Transportation -Types of transportation and its development in Maharashtra. Economic Development. Measures of economic development. Sustainable Development. Globalization.

·         Tourism – Types of Tourism, Cultural Heritage (Caves, Forts and Historical Monuments)

·          Knowledge-Based Economic Activities – Electronic Industry. I.T. Parks in Maharashtra State especially in Pune city- Silicon Valley of India. CTBT. Role of R and D. Institutes in Maharashtra State.

Population Geography (Special Reference to Maharashtra

Sources of population data. Growth, Density and Distribution of the population in Maharashtra. Population Structure and characteristics. Components of population change- Fertility, Mortality, and Migration. Levels and Trends of fertility, mortality, and migration in Maharashtra. Population Growth and Economic Development, Population policies.

Environmental Geography (Special Reference to Maharashtra)

Ecosystem – Components: Biotic and Abiotic. The flow of Energy, Energy Pyramid. Nutrient cycling. Food chain and Food web. Environmental degradation and conservation. Global Ecological Imbalances. Reduction in Biodiversity. Threats of biodiversity, Man-Wild Life conflicts. Depletion of forests. Global warming- Green House Effects- The Role of CO, CO2, CH4, CFCs, Nitrogen- oxides (NO). Acid Rains. Heat Islands in Maharashtra. Environmental Laws and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). Kyoto Protocol and Carbon Credits.

Geography and Aero- Space Technology

·         The Term of Aero (sky) and space. GIS, GPS, and Remote Sensing. The Era of Space Technology about – Defence, Banking, Internet, Telecommunication. Planning in Transportation. (Railways, Roads, Navy and Air transportation.) Health and Education.

·         Mission Shakti in India. Anti-Satellite Mission. Satellites Space Assets. The Role of ISRO and DRDO in the Research and Development of Space Technology. The management of Space Garbage, Prevention of Arms Race in Space. Geo-Strategic position of India

A.    Fundamental of Remote sensing:

·          The basic concept of remote sensing

·          Data and information  Remote sensing data collection

·          Remote sensing advantages and limitations

·          Remote sensing process

·          Electromagnetic Spectrum.

·    Energy interactions with the atmosphere and with the earth surface features (soil, water, vegetation)

·          Indian Satellites and Sensors characteristics

·          Map Resolution

·          Image and False-color composite

·          Elements of visual interpretation and digital data.

·          Passive and active microwave remote sensing

·          Multispectral remote sensing and its applications

B.      Aerial Photographs:

·          Types and uses of aerial photographs

·          Types of cameras and their applications

·          Error determination and spatial resolution

·          Aerial photography interpretation and map scales

·          Overlapping stereo photography

C.    GIS and its applications:

·          Introduction to Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

·          Components of GIS

·          Geospatial data – spatial and attribute data

·          Coordinate systems

·          Map Projections and types

·          Raster data and models

·          Vector data and models

·          GIS task – input manipulations, management, query analysis and visualization

·          Land use land cover change analysis

·          Digital elevation model (DEM)

·          Triangulated irregular network data models (TIN)

·         Applications of GIS to solve the societal needs in natural resource management and disaster management

3. AGRICULTURE

Agroecology:

Concept of an ecosystem, structure, and function

·         Energy flow in ecosystem

·         Types and characteristics of the ecosystem

·         Biodiversity, its sustainable management and conservation, conservation agriculture

·         Role of an individual in conservation of natural resources

·         Social issues and environment related to crop production

·         Carbon credit: concept, exchange of carbon credits, carbon sequestration, importance, meaning and ways

·         Environmental ethics: Climate change, global warming, acid rain, ozone layer depletion, nuclear accidents, holocaust and their impact on agriculture, animal husbandry and fisheries, contingent crop planning.

Soils

Soil as a natural body, pedagogical and edaphological concept of soil

·         Soil genesis: soil-forming rocks and minerals

·         Process and factors of soil formation

·         Physical, chemical and biological properties of soil

·         Soil profile and components of soil

·         Soil as a source of plant nutrients, essential and beneficial plant nutrients and their role, forms of plant nutrients in the soil

·         Soil organic matter – sources, composition, properties, factors affecting SOM, its importance and influence of SOM on soil properties

·         Soil organisms – macro and micro-organisms, their beneficial and harmful effects on soil and plant

·         Soil pollution: sources of soil pollution, the behavior of pesticides and inorganic contaminants, prevention and mitigation of soil pollution

·         Problem soils and their reclamation

·         Remote sensing and GIS in diagnosis and management of problem soils

·         Soil erosion, types, and soil erosion control measures Organic farming

·         Nano technology, precision farming

Water Management: Hydrological cycle

·         Rainfed and dryland Agriculture

·         Water conservation techniques

·         Drought and crop mitigation

·         Runoff and water harvesting

·         Concept, objectives, principles, components of watershed management, and factors affecting watershed management

·         Irrigation water quality, water pollution, and effect of industrial effluents, Drainage of water-logged soils,

·         Criteria for scheduling irrigation, water use efficiency, and irrigation efficiencies,

·         Inter-linking of rivers,

·         Irrigation and water requirement of crops,

·         Irrigation systems and fertigation