Preliminary Examination Paper I

Part A—Preliminary Examination Paper I - (200 marks) Duration : Two hours

1. Current events of national and international importance.
   
2. History of India and Indian National Movement.
   
3. Indian and World Geography-Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World.
   
4. Indian Polity and Governance-Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
   
5. Economic and Social Development-Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
   
6. General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization.
   
7. General Science.