Vision

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service to the Mankind and
Nation. We want to serve the
nation by nurturing future
steel frames of Karnataka and
India, through quality
education with our guiding
principle “Pursuit of
excellence”.

Mission
We at CREDENCE with the team of dedicated and acclaimed faculties nurture the
students at each and every level from start to till the success of civil service
examination. With continuous research and development process we are prepared
ourselves to cater the ever changing demand of civil service examination (IAS/KAS).
With vision rsuit of excellenc every student will be given due personal attention
in their endeavour to success at all the three stages of examination. A high quality
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 We have developed our classroom programs completely in tune with the dynamic
nature of examination and expectations of KPSC. It is the most comprehensive offering
from CREDENCE IAS for those students who are preparing for their KAS. Apart from
classroom lectures, it also includes access to complete study material, full participation
in the All Karnataka Test Series and continuous expert guidance.

WHY CREDENCE IAS?

 Team Credence has an immense experience in test series &

classroom programme having worked with various prestigious
organisations in New Delhi.
 Our main approach in the class is to build fundamental concepts
and analytical ability in students to enable them to answer
questions of Preliminary as well as Mains examination.
 We will be constantly guiding, helping and supporting the
candidate in achieving their dream.
 Our team will also guide candidate in reading the news paper,
specifically what to read and what not to? And how to make notes
of it.
 Every student will be given due personal attention and give
him/her specific and concrete feedback, in their endeavour to
success at all the three stages of examination.
 Fortnight assessment through all Karnataka test series.

 Our Achievement Speaks better than us, IAS –35 KAS-

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 GENERAL STUDIES COURSE: PRELIMS & MAINS

FOUNDATION COURSE

• Duration: 6-7 Months Approx.

• Duration of each class - 3hrs, 5-6 days a week (If need arises, classes can be held on Sundays
also).
• Includes comprehensive coverage of all the topics for all the four papers of G.S. Mains, GS
Prelims & Essay.
• Our Comprehensive Current Affairs classes of one year will keep the student updated.
• Includes comprehensive, relevant & updated study material.
• Weekly monthly over all complete class schedule.

MENTORSHIP COURSE

• The idea of group is to ensure the students name in the final list.
• Rigorous one to one mentorship.
• Strategic & Strict Study plan.
• Tracking of Individual Student Performance.
• Individual have their own mentors for Continuous monitoring and Motivation.
• 50+ Prelims Tests and 50+ Mains Tests to be Practiced Covering All the Topics of General
Studies Syllabus.
• High quality and high order thinking tests.
• Intensive one to one feedback after each test to enhance your answer writing skills.
• Personalised one to one feedback for continuous improvement.
• Performance analysis after every consecutive test.
• Specialised sessions to help you grow your analytical ability in areas like Current Affairs,
Essay and, Indian Society, International Relations, Internal Security, Economics and Ethics.
• Interview guidance programme.
• Monthly guidance class by toppers.

Note: The fee is non-refundable & non-transferrable.

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 SYLLABUS FOR PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
SL.No. Subject Area No, of questions Marks

PAPER-I

1 General studies related to National 40 80

and International importance.

2 Humanities 60 120

Total 100 200

PAPER-II

1 General studies related to state 40 80

importance.

2 General science and technology. 30 60

Environment & Ecology

3 General mental ability 30 60

Total 100 200

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 PATTERN OF MAIN EXAMINATION

Qualifying Papers Kannada 150 marks 2 Hours

English 150 marks 2 Hours

Papers No .of Sections Total Total Duration

Kannada/Englis Marks marks per
h per Section Paper
Paper I: Essays
Two Essays (in Kannada /English)
Essay -1 :Topic of International
National Importance Two Essays 125 Each 250 3Hrs
Essay -2 : Topic of state Importance Essay
Local Importance

Paper II : General Studies 1

1.History & Cultural Heritage
(India and Karnataka).
2. Social & Political Perspective. Three Section 80/85 250 3Hrs
3. Indian Economy Planning.
Rural Development
Data Collection Analysis.
Interpretation.
Paper III : General Studies 2
1. Physical Features and Natural
Resources.
2. Overview of Indian Constitution Three Section 80/85 250 3Hrs
3. Public Administration &
Management , International
Relations.
Paper IV : General Studies 3
1. Role and Impact of Science and
Technology in Development of
India, Information Technology in Three Section 80/85 250 3Hrs
Public Domain.
2.Advantage and Modern Trends in
Natural Science ,Agriculture ,
Science , Health and Hygiene
3. Challenges and Issues of
Development on Environment and
Ecology.
Paper V: General Studies 4
1.Ethics
2.Integrity Three Section 80/85 250 3Hrs
3.Aptitude
Personality Test 50
Total 1300

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 DETAILED SYLLABUS FOR MAINS EXAMINATION

PAPER – I Essay 250 Marks 3 Hours

Two Essays (in Kannada/English Language) 125 marks each

Essay – 1: Topics of International / National Importance,

Essay – 2: Topic of State Importance / Local Importance

PAPER – II General Studies 1 250 Marks 3 Hours

Section - I: History and Cultural Heritage (India & Karnataka) - (6 Units)

Unit 1: Cultural Heritage of India (select areas and topics)

(i) Indus Civilization – Distinction between Indus Civilization and Vedic Civilization–
Evolution of Varna, Jathi/caste system – Religious condition – emergence of religious
movements.

(ii) Literature: Sanskrit Literature (Ancient) : Vedic Literature, the epics and the Puranas: their
impact on the life and culture of the Indian People; Prose works on polity, ethics (neeti),
popular stories and Pancha Tantra (only important works); Mughal contributions to literature.

(iii) Science and Technology: Mathematics, Astronomy, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology,
Physiology and Medicine (including Surgery), Ship-building, Mining and Metallurgy,
Engineering and Architecture.

(iv) Arts (Excluding Karnataka): The Maurya and Gupta periods; The Khajuraho temples; Jain
temples at Mount Abu and the Odishyan temples; Pallava, Chola and Pandyan contributions.
The Mughal architecture; Cathedral architecture: Bom Jesus-Old Goa, St. Paul’s- Kolkata and St.
Thomas- Chennai. Painting : Ajanta frescoes; Mughal and Rajput schools of painting. Dance and
Music: Classical music and dance; Mughal contributions to music. Folk arts of India.

(v) India’s cultural contributions to the outside world: Central Asia, China, Japan, South-East Asia
and Sri Lanka.

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(vi) Religions of India-

1. Hindu Dharma: General characteristics and some common beliefs – Purusharthas– rituals
and ethics – festivals and sacred days – pilgrimage and fairs. Hindu sects: Hinduism as a

federation of various sects – Shaiva, Vaishnava and Shakta. Philosophy of the Upanishad and
the BhagavadGita – Yoga Philosophy of Pathanjali.

2. Jainism: Principles – Ratnatraya, code of morals, Equality (samana), Ahimsa,. Sects:

Digambara and Swethambara.

3. Buddhism: Principles – Four noble truths, The Eight – fold path, Nirvana, Moral doctrines.
Sects: Hinayana and Mahayana.

4. Christianity: Teachings of Jesus Christ. Christian doctrines and theology. Groups in

Christianity – The Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern orthodox churches and the Protestants
churches. Missionary activities in India

5. Islam: Principles and practices – God, Confession of Faith, Five “Pillars of Islam”, sacred
places and days, the family system and the shariah, Sufis of Karnataka, Sects: Shia and Sunni.
6. Sikhism: Principles and practices and its Evolution.

Unit 2: Toward transforming Indian Society : Major schools of thought. Modern Indian History
– from the beginning of 19th Century, Reforms and Reformers,
1. Eradication of Social and religious wrongs
2. The Vedas for all – The Casteless society
3. Ideal of service
4. Emancipation of the Depressed class
5. “Two-Nation” theory and Islamic revivalism
6. Empowerment of the Depressed class through religion and education
7. Hindutva and Patriotism
8. The Dravida Movement
9. Struggle for emancipation of Dalits and their empowerment
10. Socialist approach and Total Revolution
11. Gram Swaraj, Satyagraha and Bhoodana

Unit 3: From Kadambas to the Hoysalas.

(i) Antiquity of Karnataka; Kannada language and literature; Extent of Kannadanadu; State and
District Gazetteers; Museums and Archives in Karnataka; Preservation and protection of
historical monuments – work of Archaeological Survey of India – World Heritage Sites in
Karnataka.

(ii) From Kadambas to the Hoysalas : Contributions to Architecture, sculpture, literature and
religion.
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Unit 4: The Vijayanagara Empire and thereafter (1336-1799).

(i) Vijayanagara Empire: Origin, aims and aspiration of the Empire – Vidyaranya. Political
history: Harihara, Bukka, Immadi Devaraya, Krishnadevaraya and Aliya Ramaraya – The battle
of Talikote and its consequences. Glory of the capital – Administration – Society, economy and
religion; Arts: Painting; Music, Dance, Literature, Architecture and Sculpture; Foreign accounts
of Vijayanagara.

(ii) Religious sects: Shankaracharya, Ramanujacharya, Madhwacharya – Sri Basaveshvara,

Veerashaivism and Vachana movement – Haridasa movement – Kalamukha, Shakta and
Pashupatha sects.

(iii) The Bahman Shahis: Mahamud Gawan - Contributions of the Bahamani – Adil Shahis of
Bijapur: Contributions to literature and architecture – Sufis in Karnataka.

(iv) Chikkadevaraja Wodeyar – Contributions; The Nayakas of Keladi and Chitradurga; Rani
Chennamma & Sangolli Rayanna of Kittur, The Yalahanka Nadaprabhu; Hyder Ali and Tippu
Sultan (1761-1799).

Unit 5 : Modern Mysore (1799-1947).

(i) Krishna raja Wodeyar lll – his contributions;
(ii) Armed rebellion in Karnataka against the British in Karnataka
(iii) Commissioner’s Rule (1831-1881)
(iv) Nizam’s rule in Hyderabad – Karnataka
(v) Progress of Mysore under the Dewans.

Unit 6: Freedom Movement in Karnataka and Unification (1885-1956).

(i) Rise of Nationalism; Pre-Gandhian era (1885-1920); Gandhian era (1920-1948).
(ii) Freedom movement in Hyderabad – Karnataka
(iii) Important personalities in Freedom Struggle.
(iv) Unification of Karnataka; Causes for the rise of unification movement – Alur Venkatrao
– Role of literacy, cultural associations and print media Three stages in the unification of
Karnataka (1947-1956).
(v) Social and Cultural developments: Spread of education by missionary and voluntary
bodies – printing and the press – Literary and Scholarly studies – New literary genres in
kannada literature – Backward Class movement – Miller Committee Report, Folk arts of
Karnataka.

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 Section II - Social and Political Perspective - ( 7 units )

1. Post Independent Karnataka – Towards Political Consolidation – Attempts of Successive

Governments – Backward Classes and Social Justice – Reports of : Havnur Committee -
Venkataswamy Committee – Chinnappa Reddy Committee – Recent Trends – Dalit Movement
– Devaraja Urs and Land Reforms. Language Issue: Gokak Movement – Issues and Perspectives.
Inter-State Disputes - Boundary Disputes – Mahajan Committee Report and its impact – Water
Disputes - Farmer’s Movement, Regional Imbalance & Nanjundappa committee Report.

2. Social Change and Movements –Social structure and social change, Theories of Social Change,
Social Disorganisation and Social movements, directed social change, social policy and social
development.

3. Social Change and Modernisation - Problems of role conflict – intergenerational gap, youth
unrest & commercialization of education, emergence of India as Educational Force - changing
status of women and social movements, industrialization and urbanization, role of pressure
groups, Sanskritisation, westernisation and modernization - Modernism versus traditionalism.
Current social evils – fundamentalism and terrorism, Naxalism, Nepotism, corruption, and black
money.

4. Government and Political System – Legislature, Executive and Judiciary, functioning of

democratic political system in a traditional society, political party and their social composition.

5. Decentralisation of power – Decentralisation of power and political participation. Union

Government, Parliament, Cabinet, Supreme court, Judicial review, Center-State relations, State
government, role of Governor, Panchayathi raj, class and caste in Indian politics, politics of
regionalism, linguism, and communalism. Problems of secularisation policy and national
integration, Political participation & voting, vote bank politics.

6. Socio Economic System – The Jajmani system and its bearing on traditional society. Market
Economy and its social consequences, Occupational diversification and social structure,
Profession and professionalisation, role of trade unions, social determinants and consequence
of economical development, economic inequalities, exploitation and corruption, Globalisation
and its social impact.

7. Rural Social system and Rural Development – Socio cultural dimensions of village community,
traditional power structure, democratization and leadership, poverty, indebtedness, bonded
labour, social consequences of land reforms, Rural development projects, green revolution, new
strategies of rural development, the changing rural scene.

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 Section III – Indian Economy – Planning- Rural Development (8 units)

1. Indian Economy – Post independence growth - experience of agriculture, industry and tertiary
sectors, growth and distributive justice. Poverty and inequality, Growth of Karnataka Economy during
the plan era, growth and sectoral changes and linkages in the State Economy.

2. India and International economic relations – Growth and trade – volume, composition and
direction of exports and imports, domestic and foreign capital in economic development,
changes in India’s foreign trade policy, balance of payments and foreign exchange. Karnataka’s
exports – volume, composition, and direction.

3. Development patterns and disparities among regions and between rural and urban areas,
public policies to mitigate disparities, prospects and problems of Special economic zones.
Development disparities in Karnataka
and public policies, Redressel of development disparities. Regional development boards.

4. Planning – Planning goals, objectives and approaches, achievements and failures of five year
plans (I to VII Five year plans). Development plans under the new economic policies regime
(VIII Five year plan onwards). Planning in
Karnataka.

5. Decentralization – pros and cons of top-down planning and bottom-up planning, planning
mechanism and experience in Panchayathi raj institutions, planning and capacity building,
planning and financing. Decentralized
planning in Karnataka, Resource mobilization and devolution. District Planning Committee,
State finances and local finances. State finance commission.

6. Rural Development – Importance of agriculture in the national economy, Gandhian approach to

rural development and land reforms, size of farms and productivity, problems of irrigation and
dry land farming, food security, rural credit, agricultural marketing, agricultural labour, rural
industries and employment. Agricultural problems in Karnataka, Rural Economic
infrastructure (Energy, Irrigation, Transport, Communication, Markets),
Rural Social Infrastructure - Housing, Drinking water, Sanitation & Drainage, Rural Health
systems and their delivery. Development of Economic and Social infrastructure in Karnataka,
Rural markets in Karnataka. Rural housing and health care schemes in Karnataka.
7. Rural Development Initiatives – Poverty Alleviation-cum-Employment generation
Programmes, Five Year Plan and inclusive growth, rural financial institutions, Development and
conservation of common property resources
in rural areas – village grasslands and woods, water bodies, Provision of urban amenities in
rural areas (PURA). Rural Development schemes in Karnataka, self help groups and micro
finance institutions in Karnataka, External assistance for rural tank rejuvenation, drinking
water, sanitation and health care in Karnataka.
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8. Data Collection Analysis- Interpretation- Collection, Interpretation and Appreciation of
Statistical Data Study of Graphs and Charts:– Bar Graphs, Line Graphs and Pie Charts- Problems
Based on Tabular and Diagrammatical Data- Data Sufficiency in Statistics- Problems Based
Probability- Permutations and Combinations-Quantitative Aptitude – Number Sequences,
Series, Averages, Number Systems, Ratio and Proportion, Profit and Loss, Percentages, Time
and work, Speed-Time-Distance, Simple Interest, Analytical and Critical Reasoning, Reading
Comprehension.

PAPER – III General Studies 2 250 Marks 3 Hours

Section I - Physical Features and Natural Resources

GEOGRAPHY OF THE WORLD

1. Lithosphere-Place of Earth in the Solar System, Rocks, Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Plate

tectonics, Agents of Erosion. Atmosphere - Structure and Composition –Elements of Climate and
weather – Broad Climatic types. Hydrosphere - World Oceans Salinity – Ocean currents and
Tides – Ocean Deposits.
2. Physiography of Continents and Demographic distribution - Mountains, Rivers, Forests,
Grass lands, Deserts, Human Races, Population Change, distribution and demographic
transition, density, sex ratio, quality of life, life expectancy, literacy, standard of living and
migration.

GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA

3. Physiography of India – Climate, Rivers, Soil, Natural vegetation. Mineral Resources: Iron ore
and Manganese - Copper and Bauxite Coal, Petroleum and Natural Gas, Nuclear Deposits. Major
crops-, Distribution and production of cereals, millets, oilseeds, plantation crops, commercial
crops. Indian Demography – Growth, Composition, Distribution, Density, Human Development
Index. Demographic Database.

4. Industrial Planning and Development : Growth and Distribution of Major, Medium, Small and
Tiny Industries – Industrial regions of India. Industrial infrastructure - Railways, Roads, and
Ports. Backward regions and rural industrialisation. Regional Planning and Development -
Tribal and hill areas, drought prone areas, command areas and river basins. Classification of
Towns and Cities. Urban Structure.

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GEOGRAPHY OF KARNATAKA

5. Physiographic divisions – Climate, Rivers, rainfall distribution, Natural vegetation and Soil.
Agriculture and Agro climatic regions, Major crops, Plantation and commercial crops of
Karnataka. Mineral Resources of Karnataka. Sources of Power (Hydro, Thermal, Solar, Nuclear
and Wind). Major, Medium and Small Scale industries, Agro based Industries. Transportation
and Communication Systems in Karnataka. Geographic information system .

6. Urban Land use Policy and Urbanisation - Demographic features Literacy and Urbanisation.
Population Problems and policies, Literacy, City classification and urban spheres of influence,
rural urban fringe, problems of urban growth. Land use, Town planning, slums and urban
housing. Intra and Inter regional trade and the role of rural Market centres.

Section II - Overview of Indian Constitution (7 units)

1. Nature of the Constitution- Constitutional developments, , salient features of Constitution:

Preamble, Directive Principles of State Policy, Indian federation, etc.,

2. Fundamental rights – Right to Equality, Right to Freedom, Right against exploitation, Right
to freedom of religion, Cultural and Educational rights, Right to Constitutional remedies.
Reasonable restrictions – Provision for schedule caste, schedule tribe and minorities,
Reservations for SC/ST and OBC’s, preventions of SC/ST Atrocities Act, National and State
SC/ST Commission.

3. Distribution of Legislative powers – Between the Union and the State, Administrative and
Financial relations between the union and the states, Powers and functions of constitutional
bodies. Powers and Functions – Governor, Council of Ministers and Cabinet, Judicial remedies.

4. Unicameral and Bicameral legislations – Functions and crisis of accountability, delegated

legislation, Legislative procedure and committees of legislature, legislative and judicial
control over the delegated legislation, judicial review of administrative action. Comptroller
and Auditor General of India, Attorney General of India.

5. Important Amendments of the Constitution – Basic structure theory, Emergency

provisions and decentralization, Panchayathi raj, Seventy-third and Seventy-fourth
amendments etc.,

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7. Welfare mechanism in India – Directive principles of State policy and their relationships,
Right to property, Election Commission, Public Service Commissions, Women’s commission,
National and State Minorities commission, Backward Commission, Human Rights
Commission, Information Commission, Finance Commission, Planning Commission, National
Development Council.

8. Services under the Union and State – Constitutional provisions relating to Government
and public servants.

Section III- Public Administration and Management – International Relations ( 7

Units)

1. Private and Public Administration – its role in society, Public Administration as an art and a
science, New Public Administration and New Public Management. Responsive Administration.
Difference between administration and management. Difference between public and private
administration.

2. Structure of Organisation – Personnel, Financial, Administrative Law, Maintenance of Law

and Order, Administration for Welfare. Issues of Areas in Indian Administration. Development
Administration.

3. Organisational Behaviour and Management Concepts; Organisation structure, systems,

Processes, Strategies, Policies and Objectives, Decision making, Communication,
Centralisation, Decentralisation, Delegation of
authority, Responsibility, Control.

4. Formal and informal Organisation, – Functional management: Finance, HR, Marketing,

Production, Leadership and Motivation.

5. Management Tools and Techniques: Decision making under uncertainty, PERT & CPM, PIME,
POSD-CORB, SWOT Analysis, Performance Standards and appraisal, PDCA Cycle, Personnel
Policies, Manpower - Policy and Planning, Training and Development, Conflict Management,
Management of change and development. Team Building, quality tools (Brain Storming,
nominal group technique, pareto chart, fishbone diagram and process chart).

6. Administrative Reforms, Ethics and Values in Public Service, Public Relations, Good
Governance, Accountability and control, Program monitoring and evaluation, Lokpal and
Lokayukta, Redressel of Citizens grievances, District Administration and Panchayathi Raj
System, Law and Order and Development Functions, Development Programmes. Welfare
Programmes for SC/ST and women. People’s participation. Administrative Reforms
Commissions - Central and State.
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7. United Nations and Specialised Agencies, Other International Organisations and Agencies -
Origin and development of UNO – Role in International Relations, General Assembly, Security
Council, Economic and Social Council, Trusteeship Council, International Court of Justice, UN
and Peace Keeping Operations, UN and Disarmaments, Future of UN. Special Agencies like WHO,
ILO, FAO etc., International Organisations like IMF, World Bank, ADB, WTO, EU, ASEAN, SAARC,
AU, NATO, NAM, OPEC, G-8, IAEA, etc., Role of Developing countries in International Relations,
India and her Neighbours. Etc.,

PAPER – IV General Studies 3 250 Marks 3 Hours

Section-I, Role and Impact of Science and Technology in Development of Indian,

Information Technology In Public Domain

1. Basics of Science and Technology.

Classical and emerging areas of science and Technology (S&T)- Value Addition by Science &
Technology- Current Science & Technology developments in India and Importance of Science &
Technology as an engine for national development- Industrial development & Urbanization-
National policy of Science & Technology ; changes in policy from time to time ; Technology
missions- ICT: Basics Computers, Communication, Telephone and Television- Broadband,
Internet, & Web-IT industries, BPO, economic & employment growth- E-governance, E-
commerce & E-learning- IT& Rural applications, Digital divide & its prevention- Computers in
Mass Media.

2. SPACE Science and Technology

A brief history of global space programmes, and current space programmes. Space programme
in India- INSAT, IRS systems, EDUSAT, and Chandrayana-1, Etc., and future programme.
Application of Space technology in India with special references to Educational, Agricultural
and Other Rural Developmental Activities.

3. Energy Resources Indian Energy scenario- Hydel, Thermal, Nuclear, & Renewable; their
potential, harnessing & options. Importance of renewable resources- Solar, Wind, Small/ Mini/
Micro Hydel, Biomass, Waste based, Geothermal, Tidal, and Hydrogen & Fuel cells. Enabling
legislations, financial and procedural incentives, and business opportunities for investors.

4. Disasters, Pests and Pollution Climatic Change – floods, cyclone, tsunami, natural and
manmade disasters and disaster management. Crop science in India, Fertilizers, Control of
Pests and Crop Diseases. Safe Drinking water & supply. Sanitation and Waste disposal
Urbanization, Industrialization, and Pollution control.
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 5. Related Perceptions Universalizing Science and Technology literacy; Technology with a
Human Face Human Development Index (HDI) Contribution to Growth of GDP Facing Global
competition Preservation & promotion of culture and indigenous knowledge

6. Knowledge Society Human capital, its power, imparting education, Skill, & Values. Role of
Knowledge for Economic growth, Social development, Cultural enrichment & political
empowerment. Achieving goals around Knowledge: Eradication of poverty; Universal primary
education; Gender equality.

7. Rural Upliftment and Science & Technology Advance Infrastructure in Rural Areas,
Establishing Physical, Electronic, Knowledge, & Economic Connectivity. Regional Language:
Usage in ICT Horticulture: Hybrid seed production with R&D; Set up Fruit and vegetable
processing plants, packaging & Marketing. Agro Food Processing: Forming village clusters and
establishing Food Storage, Food Processing, and Food Packaging & Marketing. Bio-fuel
cultivation and extraction Scientific Water harvesting.

Section II: Advancement and Modern Trends in Natural Sciences, Life Sciences,
Agricultural Science, Health and Hygiene - (7 Units)

1. Natural Science
Plants - crop plants, forest species, medicinal and aromatic plants, usefulness of plants and
human affairs (utility), photosynthesis, transpiration, harmful plants. Common classification of
animals - domestic and wild animals. Usefulness of animals and human affairs (utility).
Microorganisms: Common bacteria, virus, fungi and their beneficial and harmful effect on
mankind.

2. Agriculture Science Agriculture scenario and importance of agriculture in the national and
state economy. Crop production and protection. Chemical Fertilizers and Vermi compost. Cost
benefit and investment analysis of agricultural enterprises. Programmes for production and
productivity enhancement - green, white, yellow, blue revolutions. Recent trends in organic
farming and farm mechanization. Farming systems and sustainability. Agro-processing and
agro-based industries. Post-harvest technology and value addition. Management of land and
water resources.

3. Horticulture and Sericulture : Importance of Horticulture-floriculture, vegetables, fruits,

plantation crops, spices, aromatic and medicinal plants. Hi- tech horticulture (green / poly
house cultivation). Post-harvest management and value addition. Special promotional
programmes for horticulture development. Sericulture: Importance of sericulture in India and
Karnataka, distribution of mulberry and non-mulberry sericulture (area, production and
productivity across states), cocoon production.
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4. Initiatives in Biotechnology Concept of biotechnology, introduction and application of
genetic engineering and stem cells research. Molecular breeding and marker assisted selection.
Transgenic plants (genetically modified) and their beneficial and harmful effects on
environment and society. Biotechnology in agriculture (bio-fertilizers, bio-pesticides, bio- fuels,
tissue culture, cloning). Food bio-technology, food safety and microbial standards, food quality
standards, food laws and regulations.

5. Animal Husbandry (veterinary, dairy and fishery sciences) Importance of livestock in the
national and state economy. Important exotic and Indian breeds of cattle, buffalo, sheep, goat,
swine and poultry. Milk production management and dairy development. Milk Cooperative
Unions and their role in rural economy AMUL, KMF. Fisheries resources in India-Marine
fisheries resources and potential, exclusive economic zone of India, coastal aquaculture and
Mari culture. Inland water resources, commercially important fishes, responsible fishing.
Ornamental fish production. Value addition of livestock products and quality control.

6. Agriculture development policies, programmes and trade Salient Features of National and
Karnataka state agricultural policies, Agriculture Price Policy, National Seed Policy, Agricultural
Credit Policy, and National Agricultural Research System (NARS). Farmers welfare
programmes in India, Farm women development programmes, Agriculture under Five Year
Plans, Development / strengthening of agricultural marketing infrastructure-Grading and
Standardization, Crop Insurance Scheme-National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS),
Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (WBCIS), Food Security, National Watershed
Development Programme, Export potential of agriculture-horticulture-livestock products.
Commercialization and globalization of agriculture- WTO, AoA (Agreement on Agriculture).

7. Health and Hygiene Human - Digestive, circulatory, respiratory, excretory and reproductive
systems. Allopathic, Indian System of Medicine, Naturopathy and Yoga (AYUSH), NRHM,
National HIV Programme, Tuberculosis programme, P and SM (Preventive and Social
Medicine), Diseases - Communicable diseases, epidemic diseases, endemic diseases, vector
borne diseases. Basic knowledge of infections caused by different groups of microorganisms –
Gastroenteritis, cholera, tuberculosis, malaria, viral infections, HIV, encephalitis, chikungunya,
bird flu, dengue, preventive measures during out breaks. Vaccines, introduction to immunity,
production of DPT and rabies vaccine and hepatitis vaccine. Application of immunological
methods in diagnosis. Health awareness Programme, Etc.,

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Section – III Challenges and Issues of Development on Environment & Ecology (6
units)

1. Environmental Segments: Promotion and protection –forest conservation and

environmentalism. Protection of Wild Life, Project Tiger, National parks and Sanctuaries,
Impact of mining on forest and environment. Red Data Book: Endangered species, Eco Tourism
and any other related current issues.

2. Natural Resources: Forest - Types and conservation of forest and forest resources. Water
resources-flood and drought occurrences, water resource management, Land resources. Rain
water harvesting, Infrastructure development – Dams, Roads, Rails, Bridges, Industry,
urbanization and waste water management, acquisition and rehabilitation and other issues due
to human interventions and any other related current issues.

3. Eco System and Biodiversity – Ecology – Basic concepts of ecology, Eco System, Food Chain,
Biodiversity and its conservation, Hot spots of Biodiversity, threats to diversity, forest
sustainable development and management, any other related current issues, IPR.

4. Environment Pollution and Solid Waste Management – Air Pollution, Water pollution, Soil
Pollution, Noise Pollution and remedies. Solid waste Management- Types of Solid waste
management, factors affecting the solid waste generation, Impact of solid waste, Recycling and
reuse. Any other related Current issues. Environment protection Act, Air (prevention and
control of pollution), water (prevention and control of pollution), water pollution Cess Act.

5. Role of Information Technology in Environment and Human Health – Global Environmental

issues like Climate change, acid rains, global warming, wasteland reclamation, watershed
management, watershed approach for sustainable development, linking of rivers, water crisis.
Any other related current issues.

6. State community-civil society interface, Joint forest management system – community

participation, Development, Displacement and Rehabilitation. Disaster Management,
Sustainable Forest Development. Flood, earthquake, drought, tsunami, Global warming – Ozone
layer, CFC, carbon credit.

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 PAPER – V General Studies 4 250 Marks 3 Hours Section-I: Ethics

Section-I : Essence, determinants and consequences of ethics in human action,

dimensions of ethics, ethics in private and public relationships.

Ethics in public administration, status and problems, ethical dilemmas in government and
private institutions, laws, rules, regulations and conscience as source of ethical guidance;
Accountability and ethical governance, strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance,
ethical issues in international relations and funding, corporate governance; Concept of public
service, philosophical basis of governance, information sharing and transparency in
government, Right to Information, codes of ethics, codes of conduct, citizen charters, work
culture, quality of service delivery, utilization of public fund, challenges of corruption. Human
values- lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers, administrators, Role of
family, society, and educational institutions in inculcating values.

Section-II: Integrity

Integrity, impartiality and non- partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy,
tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections,

Section-III: Aptitude

Aptitude and foundational values for civil service, Content, structure, function, its relation with
thoughts and behaviour, moral and political attitudes, social influence and persuasion, Aptitude
and foundational values for civil service, emotional intelligence and their utilities and application
in administration and governance, contributions of moral thinkers from India and the world,
Case studies of above issues.

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CREDENCE IAS, an institute for civil services examination, 1st floor 1st main , club road opposite of
Vijayanagar club Bengaluru-40 Contact: 9654506161/ 9535944422
KALABURAGI - 7483766577
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Vijayanagar club Bengaluru-40 Contact: 9654506161/ 9535944422
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