UPSC Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination is meant to serve as a screening test wherein a candidate has to secure minimum qualifying marks. Only those candidates who are declared by the Commission to have qualified in the Preliminary Examination are eligible for admission to the Main Examination. Preliminary Examination basically consists of two papers of Objective type (Multiple Choice Questions) and carry a maximum of 400 Marks, equally divided among Paper- I (GS) and Paper – II (CSAT). There has been a paradigm shift in the dynamics of Prelims examination in recent past and given the highly conceptual nature of the question asked from the plethora of subjects, a serious candidate has to give time to understand, inculcate and make interconnections among the different subjects to crack the first but most crucial stage of this exam. Given the paucity of the time, resources and limited exposure, this is a tedious task for a sincere candidate to cover the entire syllabus in a systematic way. To help you out, Chanakya IAS Academy is pleased to bring in one of most comprehensive, systematic and cost-effective test series which is prepared by our competent Subject Experts and designed to cover the entire syllabus in a judicious, effective and time-bound manner which will help you to demolish the fear of Prelims Examination. Quest of Chanakya Prelims Test Series- 2022 (CPTS- 2022) is the integration of your commitment and devotion with our years of experience in guiding and navigating you to your goal successfully. Last but not the least, it is well known fact that knowledge is of no value unless you put it into practice, however merely practice will not make you perfect, but its ‘perfect practice’ that makes you perfect and we assure you of perfect practice!
Salient Features
- 19 Sectional Test with intensive coverage of entire Prelims syllabus + 6 Full-Length Test which aims to simulate UPSC Prelims exam.
- 5 CSAT simulation test which will help candidates to demolish fear of Prelims Paper-2.
- Intensive coverage of syllabus in a systematic manner.
- Designed to cover Basic Sources (NCERTs) as well as advanced sources in an exhaustive way.
- In sync with changing Dynamics and Pattern of Prelims exam
- Focus on the Conceptual clarity with a judicious admixture of Easy, Medium and Advanced Level Questions.
- Detailed Explanation of each question which will help to brush your knowledge base and gauge your competence level at regular intervals.
- One of most reliable, accessible and affordable test series.
- Available in OFFLINE (at our branches) as well as ONLINE mode.
- Coverage of nearly 2900 high-quality MCQs with their detailed explanation which will help aspirants to understand the dynamics of UPSC Prelims exam and align your preparation in a proactive and systematic manner.
FEE STRUCTURE
TEST PAPER NOS
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Test: 27 and 28
Test: 29 and 30
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NATURE OF
THE TEST
SECTIONAL
SECTIONAL
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SECTIONAL
SECTIONAL
SECTIONAL
SECTIONAL
SECTIONAL
SECTIONAL
SECTIONAL
SECTIONAL
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BUDGET +ECO SURVEY+ YEAR BOOK
BUDGET +ECO SURVEY+ YEAR BOOK
COMPLETE
COMPLETE
COMPLETE
COMPLETE
COMPLETE
COMPLETE
COMPLETE
COMPLETE
COMPLETE
SUBJECT
GEOGRAPHY + JUNE CURRENT AFFAIRS
GEOGRAPHY + JUNE CURRENT AFFAIRS
GEOGRAPHY + JUNE CURRENT AFFAIRS
ANCIENT HISTORY + ART AND CULTURE + JULY CURRENT AFFAIRS
MEDIEVAL HISTORY + ART AND CULTURE + AUGUST CURRENT AFFAIRS
MEDIEVAL HISTORY + ART AND CULTURE + AUGUST CURRENT AFFAIRS
MODERN HISTORY + ART AND CULTURE + SEPTEMBER CURRENT AFFAIRS
POLITY + IR + SEPTEMBER CURRENT AFFAIRS
POLITY + IR +OCTOBER CURRENT AFFAIRS
GOVERNANCE + IR + OCTOBER CURRENT AFFAIRS
ENVIRONMENT + NOVEMBER CURRENT AFFAIRS
ENVIRONMENT + NOVEMBER CURRENT AFFAIRS
ECONOMY + DECEMBER CURRENT AFFAIRS
ECONOMY + DECEMBER CURRENT AFFAIRS
ECONOMY + JANUARY CURRENT AFFAIRS
SCIENCE AND TECH + JANUARY CURRENT AFFAIRS
SCIENCE AND TECH + FEB CURRENT AFFAIRS
BUDGET + ECO SURVEY+ YEAR BOOK + FEB CURRENT AFFAIRS
BUDGET + ECO SURVEY+ YEAR BOOK + MARCH CURRENT AFFAIRS
FLT 1
CSAT
FLT 2
CSAT
FLT 3
CSAT
FLT 4
FLT 5 + CSAT
FLT 6 + CSAT
T SYLLABUS (INDICATIVE
ONLY, NOT EXHAUSTIVE)
- The Universe & Solar System
- The Origin & Evolution of Earth, Interior of the Earth
- Geomorphology: Plate Tectonics, Continents, Endogenic and Exogenic forces, Landform & their Evolution, Minerals & Rocks, Soil.
- Climatology: Composition & Structure of Atmosphere, Solar Radiation & Heat Balance, Atmospheric Circulation, Precipitation, World Climate.
- Oceanography: Ocean relief, Temperature, Salinity, Ocean Currents, Ocean Resources.
- Biogeography: Natural Vegetation, Biomes.
- Physiography: Geological Timelines, Physiographic Division, Drainage Systems.
- Demography and Population
- Land Resources and Agriculture
- Industries and Manufacturing
- Transport and Communication
WORLD GEOGRAPHY
ECONOMIC & HUMAN GEOGRAPHY: WORLD
- Location, Area and Boundaries
- Physiography: Geological Timelines, Physiographic Division, Drainage Systems
- Climate
- Vegetation
- Soil
NDIAN GEOGRAPHY
NDIAN GEOGRAPHY
- Natural vegetation, Plant and Animal Life
- Natural Hazard & Disasters
- Land Resources & Agriculture
- Water Resources & Irrigation
- Livestock resources
- Mineral & Energy Resources
- Marine Resources and Industry
- Population, Migration and Settlements
- Urbanisation
- Tribes In India and Transport and communications
ECONOMIC & HUMAN GEOGRAPHY: INDIA
Ancient
- • Pre Historic Cultures In India,
- • Pastoral and Farming Communities, Indus Valley Civilization,
- Vedic Society
- • Pre Mauryan Period The Mauryan Empire,
- • Post-Mauryan India, Growth of Jainism and Buddhism,
- • Imperial Guptas, Harshavardana, The Southern Dynasties.
Medieval Period
- Northern India
- Southern India
- The Delhi Sultanates
- Age of Vijayanagar & Bahmani Kingdoms
- Religious movements- Bhakti, Sufi, Vaishnavas etc
- The Mughal Period
- The Marathas
- Economic and Social Life, Education in each period
MODERN INDIA
- • India in the 18th Century
- • European Penetration and British Empire in India
- • British Govt. Structures, Economic, Social & Cultural Policies
- • Social & Cultural awakening in 19th & 20th Century
- • The Revolt of 1857 Indian Freedom Struggle
- • The Moderate Phase (1885-1905)
MODERN INDIA
- The Extremist Phase (1905-1918) – Partition of Bengal, Swadeshi Movt, Morley Minto Reforms, Partition of Congress, Home Rule League Movt, Ghadar etc
- Revolutionary Terrorism
- Communalism
- The Gandhian Politics (1917-1947)
- Satyagraha, Rowlatt act, Montague Chelmsford Reforms
- Non-Cooperation - Khilafat Movement
- Civil Disobedience Movement
- Quit India Movement
- INA
- Freedom with Partition
Polity
- Historical evolution and features, Preamble,
- Fundamental rights, DPSP Fundamental duties,
- Citizenship, Panchayats, The Scheduled And Tribal Areas,
- Relations Between The Union And The States Services,
- Tribunals,
- Elections,
- Special Provisions Relating To Certain Classes,
- Official language provisions,
- Emergency provisions,
- Amendments Union and States,
- The President, Vice President, Prime Minister Council of Ministers,
- Attorney General of India,
- Parliament, The Union,
- Judiciary,
- Comptroller and Auditor-General of India,
- The Governor, CM, COM The Advocate-General for the State, State legislature.
Polity
Governance
- Working of Ministries and Department
- Functions of Cabinet Secretariat,
- Functions of Central Secretariat,
- RTI, E-Governance, Citizen Charter,
- • Governing Institutions Schemes, Programmes, Policies, Vulnerable sector, Bills
Ecology & Environment
- • Ecology and Ecosystem: Basic Concepts & Components
- • Ecosystem and its types: Terrestrial and Aquatic
- Environmental pollution: Air,Water, Soil, Noise, Radioactive, E-waste, Solid Waste
- Environmental Issues: Globalwarming, Climate change, Ozone depletion, Eutrophication, Acidification etc
- Biodiversity: Flora, Fauna – India & World
- Conservation efforts and Mitigation strategy: India & World
- Protected area network
- Climate Change Organisations
- Conventions, Acts and Policies
- Environment Impact Assessment
- Sustainable development
- Renewable energy, Bioremediation
- Other Govt Agencies
Ecology & Environment
- Basic concepts in Economy, Classification of Economy
- National Income, Purchasing Power Parity, Socio-economic indicators
- Money & Banking
- • Inflation
Economic and Social development
Economic and Social development
- • Indian Financial Market, Importance of Money Market, Types of Capital Market, Nature and functions of a stock exchange, Role of SEBI
- IRDA, Government Budgeting/Deficits
- Budget, Deficit Financing, Fiscal Policy - Revenue, Taxation
- Subsidies, Economy of India
Economic and Social development
- Planning, Objectives of Planning - Major Objective of Planning, Planning History
- Investment Models, Classification of Investment, FDI, Angel Investors and Start-ups, External Sector, Fixed Foreign Currency Market, Float Foreign Currency Market,
- Balance of Payments,
- Foreign Portfolio Investment,
- International Organizations Trade agreements
COMPLETE SYLLABUS + CURRENT AFFAIRS: + CURRENT AFFAIRS: Feb 1-15,2021
COMPLETE SYLLABUS + CURRENT AFFAIRS: Feb 16-28,2021
COMPLETE SYLLABUS
COMPLETE SYLLABUS + CURRENT AFFAIRS: Feb 16-28,2021
Complete Syllabus
Complete Syllabus
Complete Syllabus
Complete Syllabus
Complete Syllabus
Complete Syllabus
Complete Syllabus
Complete Syllabus
Complete Syllabus
REFERENCE BOOK/ ,
SOURCES
FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS:
New and Old NCERTs: Class 6th to 12th
ADVANCED CONCEPTS:
NCERT: 11,12
Certificate physical and human geography by Goh Cheng Leong
Physical Geography by Savinder Singh
CURRENT AFFAIRS:
The Hindu, The Indian Express, PIB, Yojana, Financial express
FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS:
Old NCERT: Class 6, 7, 8,9,10
ADVANCED CONCEPTS:
NCERT: 11,12
Certificate physical and human geography by Goh Cheng Leong
Physical Geography by Savinder Singh
CURRENT AFFAIRS
The Hindu, The Indian Express, PIB
Other Sources: Yojana, Financial express
FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS:
Old NCERT: Class 6, 7, 8,9,10
ADVANCED CONCEPTS:
NCERT: 11,12
Certificate physical and human geography by Goh Cheng Leong
• Physical Geography by Savinder Singh
CURRENT AFFAIRS
The Hindu, The Indian Express, PIB, Yojana, Financial express
FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS:
- Old NCERT: Ancient India
- NCERT: Class XI Introduction to Fine Art (part 1)
- NIOS Art & Culture
Introduction to Fine Art (part 1)
- NIOS Art & Culture
ADVANCED CONCEPTS
- CCRT website
CURRENT AFFAIRS
The Hindu, The Indian Express, PIB
The Hindu, The Indian Express, PIB, Financial Express, Yojana
test-5
FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS:
- Old NCERT: Medieval India
- NCERT: Class XI Introduction to Fine Art (part 1)
- NIOS Art & Culture
ADVANCED CONCEPTS:
- CCRT website
CURRENT AFFAIRS
- The Hindu, The Indian Express, PIB, Financial Express, Yojana
test-6
FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS:
- Old NCERT: Modern India
- India’s Struggle for Independence by Bipan Chandra
ADVANCED CONCEPTS:
- From Plassey to Partition by Shekhar Bandyopadhyaya
CURRENT AFFAIRS
- The Hindu, The Indian Express, PIB, Financial Express, Yojana
test-7
FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS:
- Old NCERT: Modern India
- India’s Struggle for Independence by Bipan Chandra
ADVANCED CONCEPTS:
- From Plassey to Partition by Shekhar Bandyopadhyaya
CURRENT AFFAIRS
- The Hindu, The Indian Express, PIB, Financial Express, Yojana
test-8
FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS:
- New and Old NCERTs: Class 6 th to 12th
ADVANCED CONCEPTS:
- Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth
- Introduction to the Constitution of India: DD Basu
CURRENT AFFAIRS
- The Hindu, The Indian Express, PIB,
test-9
FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS:
- New and Old NCERTs: Class 6 th to 12 th
ADVANCED CONCEPTS:
- Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth
- Introduction to the Constitution of India: DD Basu
CURRENT AFFAIRS
- The Hindu, The Indian Express, PIB, Other Sources: Yojana, Kurukshetra
test-10
FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS:
- New and Old NCERTs: Class 6 th to 12th
ADVANCED CONCEPTS:
- Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth
- Introduction to the Constitution of India: DD Basu
CURRENT AFFAIRS
- The Hindu, The Indian Express, PIB, Other Sources: Yojana, Kurukshetra
test-11
FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS:
- New and Old NCERTs: Class 6 th to 12th
ADVANCED CONCEPTS:
- Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth
- Introduction to the Constitution of India: DD Basu
CURRENT AFFAIRS
- The Hindu, The Indian Express, PIB, Other Sources: Yojana, Kurukshetra
FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS:
- Class 12th New NCERT
- Biology: Last 4 Chapters
- ICSE books: Ecology & Environment – Class 9, 10, 11, 12
- India Year Book
- Websites of relevant ministries and organisations.
- Down To Earth
Magazine, Science Reporter
CURRENT AFFAIRS
The Hindu, The Indian Express, PIB
Other Sources: Financial Express, Yojana
FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS:
- NCERT: Science – Class
- 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th & 10th Biology - Class 12th
ADVANCED CONCEPTS:
- India Year Book
- Website: ISRO, DRDO, Official websites of relevant ministries
CURRENT AFFAIRS
The Hindu, The Indian Express, PIB
Other Sources: Financial Express, Yojana
- Official Websites of relevant Ministries and Organisations. NITI Aayog
India Year Book
International Standards
CURRENT AFFAIRS
The Hindu, The Indian Express, PIB
Other Sources: Financial Express, Yojana
- Official Websites of relevant Ministries and Organisations. NITI Aayog
India Year Book
International Standards
CURRENT AFFAIRS
The Hindu, The Indian Express, PIB
Other Sources: Financial Express,
