CHANAKYA IAS ACADEMY
CHANAKYA PRELIMS TEST SERIES (CPTS) 2022

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.

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DETAILED PROGRAMME

TEST PAPER NOS SCHEDULED ON (DATE/DAY) NATURE OF THE TEST SUBJECT T SYLLABUS (INDICATIVE ONLY, NOT EXHAUSTIVE) REFERENCE BOOK/ , SOURCES
Test: 1 16 JAN 2022 SECTIONAL GEOGRAPHY + JUNE CURRENT AFFAIRS

    WORLD GEOGRAPHY

  • 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.

    • ECONOMIC & HUMAN GEOGRAPHY: WORLD

  • Demography and Population
  • Demography and Population
  • Demography and Population
  • Demography and Population

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
Test: 2 23 JAN 2022 SECTIONAL GEOGRAPHY + JUNE CURRENT AFFAIRS

    NDIAN GEOGRAPHY

  • Location, Area and Boundaries
  • Physiography: Geological Timelines,Physiographic Division, Drainage Systems
  • Climate
  • Vegetation
  • Soil

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
Test: 3 30 JAN 2022 SECTIONAL GEOGRAPHY + JUNE CURRENT AFFAIRS
  • Natural vegetation, Plant and Animal Life
  • Natural Hazard & Disasters

    • ECONOMIC & HUMAN GEOGRAPHY: INDIA

  • 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

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
Test: 4 06 FEB 2022 SECTIONAL ANCIENT HISTORY + ART AND CULTURE + JULY CURRENT AFFAIRS

    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.

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 13 FEB 2022 SECTIONAL MEDIEVAL HISTORY + ART AND CULTURE + AUGUST CURRENT AFFAIRS

    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

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 20 FEB 2022 SECTIONAL MEDIEVAL HISTORY + ART AND CULTURE + AUGUST CURRENT AFFAIRS

    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)

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 27 FEB 2022 SECTIONAL MODERN HISTORY + ART AND CULTURE + SEPTEMBER CURRENT AFFAIRS

    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

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 6 MAR 2022 SECTIONAL POLITY + IR + SEPTEMBER CURRENT AFFAIRS

    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,

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

Physical Geography by Savinder Singh

CURRENT AFFAIRS:

The Hindu, The Indian Express, PIB,
Test: 9 13 MAR 2022 SECTIONAL POLITY + IR +OCTOBER CURRENT AFFAIRS

    Polity

  • 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.

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 26 MAR 2022 SECTIONAL GOVERNANCE + IR + OCTOBER CURRENT AFFAIRS

    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

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 27 MAR 2022 SECTIONAL ENVIRONMENT + NOVEMBER CURRENT AFFAIRS

    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

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: 12 02 APR 2022 SECTIONAL ENVIRONMENT + NOVEMBER CURRENT AFFAIRS

    Ecology & Environment

  • 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

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
Test: 13 03 APR 2022 SECTIONAL ECONOMY + DECEMBER CURRENT AFFAIRS

    Economic and Social development

  • Basic concepts in Economy, Classification of Economy
  • National Income, Purchasing Power Parity, Socio-economic indicators
  • Money & Banking
  • Inflation

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
Test: 14 09 APR 2022 SECTIONAL ECONOMY + DECEMBER CURRENT AFFAIRS

    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

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
Test: 15 10 APR 2022 SECTIONAL ECONOMY + JANUARY CURRENT AFFAIRS

    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

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
Test: 16 16 APR 2022 SECTIONAL SCIENCE AND TECH + JANUARY CURRENT AFFAIRS COMPLETE SYLLABUS + CURRENT AFFAIRS: + CURRENT AFFAIRS: Feb 1-15,2021
Test: 17 17 APR 2022 SECTIONAL SCIENCE AND TECH + FEB CURRENT AFFAIRS COMPLETE SYLLABUS + CURRENT AFFAIRS: Feb 16-28,2021
Test: 18 23 APR 2022 BUDGET +ECO SURVEY+ YEAR BOOK BUDGET + ECO SURVEY+ YEAR BOOK + FEB CURRENT AFFAIRS COMPLETE SYLLABUS
Test: 19 24 APR 2022 BUDGET +ECO SURVEY+ YEAR BOOK BUDGET + ECO SURVEY+ YEAR BOOK + MARCH CURRENT AFFAIRS COMPLETE SYLLABUS + CURRENT AFFAIRS: Feb 16-28,2021
Test: 20 30 APR 2022 COMPLETE FLT 1 Complete Syllabus
Test: 21 01 MAY 2022 COMPLETE CSAT Complete Syllabus
Test: 22 03 MAY 2022 COMPLETE FLT 2 Complete Syllabus
Test: 23 05 MAY 2022 COMPLETE CSAT Complete Syllabus
Test: 24 07 MAY 2022 COMPLETE FLT 3 Complete Syllabus
Test: 25 09 MAY 2022 COMPLETE CSAT Complete Syllabus
Test: 26 11 MAY 2022 COMPLETE FLT 4 Complete Syllabus
Test: 27 and 28 13 MAY 2022 COMPLETE FLT 5 + CSAT Complete Syllabus
Test: 29 and 30 15 MAY 2022 COMPLETE FLT 6 + CSAT Complete Syllabus

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