Best Resources for RAS Mains Syllabus

Syllabus Book
RAJASTHAN HISTORY Rajasthan Adhyayan –I (Chapter-1)
Major landmarks in the History of Rajasthan From Pre-historic Hindi Granth Academy book
time to close of 18thCentury, Important dynasties,
Their administrative and Revenue system. Rajasthan Adhyayan –IV (Chapter-2)
Hindi Granth Academy book
Salient events of 19th & 20th centuries :-Peasant & Tribal Rajasthan Adhyayan –III (Chapter-1)
Movements, Political Awakening, Freedom Movement, Integration Hindi Granth Academy book
Heritage of Rajasthan, Performing & fine Art, Handicraft and Rajasthan Adhyayan –III (Chapter-2,3)
Architecture, Fairs, Festivals, Folk Music and Folk Dance Hindi Granth Academy book
Important works Of Rajasthani Literature and Dialects of Rajasthan Adhyayan –IV (Chapter-9)
Rajasthan, Hindi Granth Academy book
Eminent Personalities, Saints, Lok Devtas and Eminent RBSE class 10 book history and culture
personalities of Rajasthan. of Rajasthan (chapter 2)
Hindi Granth Academy book
ANCIENT & MEDIEVAL HISTORY OLD NCERT class 11 (An introduction
Indian heritage, Fine Art, Performing Art, Architecture, Culture & to Indian Art part 1)
Literature form
Religious Movement & religious philosophy in Ancient Medieval Old ncert class 12 (Themes in Indian
India. History Part 2) Chapter 1,2
MODERN HISTORY History of modern India
Significant events, Personalities and Issues From beginning of (Spectrum Publication)
19th Century to 1965 AD. Indian National Movement- Its various
stages & streams, Important contributors and contribution From
different parts of the country. Socio-religious Reform Movements
In 19th & 20th Century, Post Independence consolidation and
reorganization, Accession of princely states & Linguistic
Reorganisation of the states
WORLD HISTORY UPSC CONTENT
History of Modern World (up to 1950 AD)
Renaissance & Reformation, Industrial Revolution, American
Revolution, French Revolution, Imperialism and colonialism in
Asia and Africa, Impact of World Wars
ECONOMICS Recent Economic Review of India
Agriculture – growth and productivity trends in Indian agriculture.
Food processing sector and food management. Agricultural
reforms and challenges.
Trends in Industrial Sector- Industrial Policy and Industrial
Finance. Liberalization, Infrastructure and economic growth.
Globalization, Privatization and economic reforms. OLD NCERT Class 11- Indian Economic
Development
(Chapter 3)
Centre-State financial relations and Latest Finance Commission, IGNOU E-Content
Fiscal Responsibility & Budget Management Act and fiscal reforms
in India. Inflation,
Budgetary trends and fiscal policy, Tax reforms in India. Recent Economic Review of India
Subsidies- cash transfer and other relatedissues. Trends in
revenue and expenditure.
Prices and demand/supply management. NIOS Economics (chapter 15 to 20)

Private, Public and Merit Goods. IGNOU E-Content

Role of Government in economic activities. Social Sector- poverty, Economic Review of India 2021-22
unemployment and inequality. Healthcare, Education Policy.
Problem of regulatory effectiveness. Redefining the role of state in

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economic development, an employment oriented growth strategy.

WORLD ECONOMY UPSC CONTENT
Global Economic issues and trends: Role of World Bank, IMF &
WTO.
Sustainable Development and Climate Change. Recent Economic Review of India
RAJASTHAN ECONOMY Rajasthan Economic Review
Agriculture Scenario- production and productivity. Water resources
and Irrigation. Agricultural marketing. Dairy and animal
husbandry.
Rural development and rural infrastructure. Panchayati Raj and
State Finance Commission.
Institutional framework for industrial development. Industrial
growth and recent trends. Khadi and village industries.
Infrastructure development- power and transportation. Private
Investment in Infrastructure and Public Private Partnership projects-
outlook and prospects.
Major development projects of Rajasthan. State budget and Fiscal
management- issues and Challenges
Economic welfare schemes of Rajasthan. Social Justice and
Empowerment.
Basic Social Services- education and health. Poverty,
unemployment and Sustainable Development goals.
SOCIOLOGY Old ncert class 11 (Understanding
Development of Sociological Thought in India- Society) chapter 5
Caste and Class in Indian Society: Nature, Origin, Functions and Old ncert class 11 (Introducing Society)
Challenges. chapter 2
Tribal community of Rajasthan: Bhil, Mina (Meena) and Garasia- Old RBSE class 12 (sociology) chapter 2
Problems and Welfare.
Processes of Change: Sanskritization, Westernization, Old ncert class 12 (Social Change and
Secularization and Globalization. development in India) chapter 2
Challenges before Indian Society: Issues of Dowry, Divorce and IGNOU e-Content
Child Marriage, Corruption, Communalism, Poverty,
Unemployment, Drug Addiction, Vulnerable sections especially
Dalit, Elderly and Disabled.
MANAGEMENT OLD NCERT class 12 Business studies
Modern concept of Marketing, Marketing Mix - Product, Price, part 2 (chapter11)
Place and Promotion;
E-Commerce OLD NCERT class 11 Business studies
(chapter 5)
Supply Chain Management, Logistics Mix; and E-Marketing; IGNOU e-Content
Business and Corporate Ethics. OLD NCERT class 11 Business studies
(chapter 6)
Wealth Maximization, Capital Structure, Distribution of Profit; OLD NCERT class 12 Business studies
Stock Market, part 2 (chapter 9,10)
Sources of Finance- Short and Long Term OLD NCERT class 11 Business studies
(chapter 8)
Cost of Capital, Banking and Non- Banking Financial Institutions IGNOU e-Content
(NBFIs), Multi-National Companies (MNCs), Foreign Direct
Investment (FDI), Foreign Institutional Investment (FII).
Leadership Theories and Styles, Motivation Theories, OLD NCERT class 12 Business studies
part (chapter 7)
Group Behaviour, Individual Behaviour, Attitude, Values, Team IGNOU e-Content
Building; Conflict Management, Time Management, Stress
Management,

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Training, Development and Appraisal Systems. OLD NCERT class 12 Business studies
part (chapter 6)
Entrepreneurship: Incubation, Startups, Unicorns, Venture OLD NCERT class 12 Business studies
Capital, Angel Investors. part 2 (chapter 13)
Management of Essential Services: Education Management, IGNOU e-Content
Healthcare and Wellness Management; Tourism and Hospitality
Management
ACCOUNTING & AUDITING OLD NCERT class 11 Accountancy
Basic knowledge of Double Entry System of Accounting, (part 1) chapter 2
Techniques of analysis of Financial Statements, OLD NCERT class 12 Accountancy
chapter 4
Responsibility and Social Accounting. IGNOU e-Content
Meaning & Objectives of Auditing, Social,
Performance and Efficiency Audit, Elementary knowledge of
Government Audit.
Basic knowledge of Performance Budgeting, Zero- Base Budgeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE ETHICS Administrative Ethics (Chyawan
Ethics and Human Values Lesson from lives and teachings of Publication) by Dharmendra Sir
great leaders, Role of family, society and educational Institutions
in inculcating values.
Ethical concept Rit and Rin, Concept of Duties, Concept of Good
and Virtues.
Ethics in private and public relationships Behaviour,
Moral and political attitudes of administrators, Philosophical basis
of Integrity
Ethics of Bhagavad Geeta and its role in Administration
Gandhian Ethics
Contribution of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers from India &
World.
Ethical concerns, dilemmas and challenges in administration. The Lexicon
Ethical decision-making and contributing factors; Social justice,
Humanitarian concerns, Accountability in governance and code of
ethics. Case study
CHEMISTRY OLD NCERT class 12 Chemistry part 2
Chemistry in everyday life; Important Drugs (Synthetic and (chapter 16)
Natural), Antioxidants, Preservatives, Binders and Sweeteners
States of Matter; OLD NCERT class 11 Chemistry part 1
(chapter 5)
Atomic Structure; OLD NCERT class 11 Chemistry part 1
(chapter 2)
Metal, Non-Metal and Metalloids, OLD NCERT Class 10 Science (Chapter
3)
Metallurgical Principles and methods, Important ores and alloys; OLD NCERT class 12 Chemistry part 1
(chapter 6)
Base and Salts, Acid, concept of pH and Buffers; OLD NCERT Class 10 Science (Chapter
2)
Carbon, its compounds and their domestic and industrial OLD NCERT Class 10 Science (Chapter
applications; 4)
Insecticides, Pesticides, Fungicides, Herbicides, Fertilizers,; RBSE Agro Chemistry class 12 Chapter
8,9,10
PHYSICS OLD NCERT class 11 physics part 1
Physics in everyday life; Gravitation;, (chapter 8)
Human eye and Defects; OLD NCERT Class 10 Science (Chapter
11)

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Heat; OLD NCERT class 11 physics part 2

(chapter 11)
Static and Current Electricity; OLD NCERT class 12 physics part 1
(chapter 2,3)
Magnetism, Electro-Magnetism, OLD NCERT class 12 physics part 1
(chapter 4,5,6)
Sound and OLD NCERT Class 9 Science (Chapter
12)
Electro-Magnetic Waves OLD NCERT class 12 physics part 1
(chapter 8)
Nuclear fission and Fusion. Radioactivity-concepts and OLD NCERT class 12 physics part 2
applications.Magnetic (chapter 13)
resonance imaging and Nuclear magnetic resonance; Google
BIOLOGY OLD NCERT biology class 11 (chapter
The Cell 3)
Human Reproductive system, OLD NCERT biology class 12 (chapter
3)
Control and Coordination, Excretory, Respiratory, Circulatory and OLD NCERT biology class 11 (unit 5)
Digestive systems in Human being; Hormones; Blood groups,
Composition and Functions of blood
Genetics and Lifestyle Diseases; Human diseases- Communicable, OLD NCERT biology class 12 (chapter
Noncommunicable, Endemic, Epidemic, Pandemic their Diagnosis 8)
& Control, Immunization & Vaccination; Drugs and Alcohol abuse
BOTONY OLD NCERT biology class 11 (chapter
Plant parts and their functions, 5)
Plant nutrition, OLD NCERT biology class 11 (chapter
12)
Plant growth regulators, OLD NCERT biology class 11 (chapter
15)
Sexual and asexual reproduction in plants, OLD NCERT biology class 12 (chapter
1,2)
Biotechnology and its applications OLD NCERT biology class 12 (unit 9)
Important medicinal plants with special reference to Rajasthan; RBSE class 11 Agriculture chapter 13
Organic farming; RBSE class 12 Agriculture chapter 2
Basic computer science; Networking and types; Analogue and NIOS book computer science (chapter
digital telecommunication; Frequency spectrum; Mobile telephony, 5) and IGNOU e-content
Recent developments in information and communication
technology, IT industry in India, Digital India initiatives.
Artificial intelligence; Big data, Cloud computing, Internet of OLD NCERT class 11 Computer science
things, Crypto currency, OTT platforms and Social media and (chapter 3)
their impacts; Robotics, Machine learning, Augmented reality,
Nanotechnology, RFID, Quantum computing etc,
Space technology- Indian space programme, Satellites and their Official Website and UPSC Content
orbits, various launch vehicles; Remote sensing.
Defence technology- Missiles, Indian missile programme,
Chemical and Biological weapons. UPSC Content
Contribution of Indian Scientists in Science and Technology, Old RBSE science class 10 chapter 18
Scientific and technological Advancements
Development of science and technology in Rajasthan, Government Rajasthan Economic Review
policies related to Science and Technology.
WORLD GEOGRAPHY OLD NCERT class 11 (fundamentals of
Structure of the Earth and Geological Time Scale. physical geography) chapter2, 3
Broad Physical Features: Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, Deserts UPSC Content

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Earthquakes and Volcanoes: Types, distribution and their impact.

Major Geopolitical Issues. Major Environmental Issues.
INDIAN GEOGRAPHY OLD NCERT class 11 (India : Physical
Major Physiographic Divisions of India. Broad Physical Features: Environment) chapter 2
Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, Deserts, Major Rivers.
Climate- Origin of Monsoon, Climatic characteristics, Distribution OLD NCERT class 11 (India : Physical
of rainfall and Climatic regions. Environment) chapter 3
Forest, Soil
Natural Resources: Types and uses of (a) Water, (b) Rocks & OLD NCERT class 12 (India people and
Minerals. economy) chapter 3
Population growth, distribution, density, sex ratio, literacy, Urban & rural OLD NCERT class 12 (India people and
population economy) chapter 1
RAJASTHAN GEOGRPHY Rajasthan Adhyan –I (Chapter 2)
Broad Physical Features: Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, Deserts, Hindi Granth Academy book
Major Rivers and Lakes. Climatic : Characteristics and their
classification.
Major Vegetation types. Rajasthan Adhyan –IV (Chapter 4)
Metallic Minerals and Non- Metallic Minerals- Types, distribution Hindi Granth Academy book
and industrial uses
Agriculture- Major Crops: Production and Rajasthan Economic Review (Chapter 2)
Distribution. Hindi Granth Academy book
Conventional and Non-conventional Energy Resources. Rajasthan Adhyan –III (Chapter 5)
Hindi Granth Academy book
Demographic characteristics and Major Tribes. Old RBSE class 12 (sociology) chapter 2
Hindi Granth Academy book
Wildlife and Biodiversity: Threats and Rajasthan Adhyan –II (Chapter 5)
Conversation. Hindi Granth Academy book
Concept of UNESCO Geo-parks and Geo-heritage sites: Potential Not Recommendable
in Rajasthan. Hindi Granth Academy book
Major Environmental Issues Rajasthan Adhyan –IV (Chapter 6)
Hindi Granth Academy book
INDIAN POLITY Indian Political System (M. Laxmikant)
Indian Constitution:- Framing, Features, Basic Structure, OLD NCERT class 11 (Indian
Amendment, Fundamental Rights, Preamble, Directive Principle of Constitution at work)
State Policies, Fundamental Duties
Parliamentary System, President, Prime Minister, Council of
Minister, Parliament, Federalism, Centre-State Relations
Supreme Court, High Courts, Judicial Review, Judicial Activism
Election Commission of India, Comptroller & Auditor General,
UPSC, NITI Aayog, Central Vigilance Commission, Central
Information Commission, National Human Rights Commission
Political Dynamics: Role of Caste, Religion, Class, Ethnicity, OLD NCERT class 12 (Politics in India
Language and Gender in Indian Politics, Political Parties and Since Independence)
Electoral Behaviour, Civil Society and Political Movement, Issues
related to National Integrity and Security, Potential areas of Socio-
Political conflicts.
STATE POLITY Kota Open
State Politics of Rajasthan: Party System, Political Demography,
Different phases of Political competition in Rajasthan, Panchayati
Raj and Urban self Government Institutions.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS OLD NCERT class 12 (Contemporary
Emerging World Order in the post Cold War era, USA’s hegemony world politics)
and its resistance, UN and Regional Organizations, Dynamics of VISION IAS CURRENT AFFAIRS
International Economy

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Foreign Policy of India: Evolution, Determinants, International

Terrorism and Environmental Issues.
India’s relations with USA, China, Russia, European Union
Relations with neighbouring countries
India’s role in UN, NAM, BRICS, G20, G77 & SAARC
Geo-political & strategic development in South Asia, South East
Asia, West Asia & their impact on India.
CURRENT AFFAIRS The Hindu news paper analysis,
Current Events:- Person & Places of Rajasthan Sansad TV shows(Perspective, Mudda
Current Events of National & International importance, Apka), Chronology
Recent Activities in games & sports
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION RBSE book Public Administration class
Administration & Management – Meaning, nature & significance, 11, 12
its role in developed & developing societies, Evolution of Pub. Public Administration by M.
Administration as a new discipline, New Public Adm., Approaches Laxmikanth
to the study of Public Administration.
Concept of Power, Authority, Legitimacy, Responsibility &
Delegation.
Principle of Organisation, Hierarchy, Span of Control, Unity of
Command.
Function of Management, Corporate Governance & Social
Responsibility,
New dimensions of New Public Management, Change
Management.
Development Administration: Meaning, Scope and Characteristics.
Aptitude & Foundational Value of Civil Services, Integrity,
Impartiality & non-partisanship, dedication to public service,
relationship between generalist & specialist.
Control over Administration: Legislative, Executive and Judicial-
Various Means and Limitations.
Development Administration: Meaning, Scope
Administrative setup, administrative culture in Rajasthan: RBSE book Public Administration class
Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers, State Secretariat 11, 12
and Chief Secretary. Rajasthan Adhyan –I
District administration: Organization, Role of District Collector (Chapter 5)
and District Magistrate, Superintendent of Police, Sub-divisional
and Tehsil administration. and Characteristics.
State Human Rights Commission, State Election Commission,
Lokayukt, Rajasthan Public Service Commission, Public Service
Guarantee Act, 2011 and Rajasthan Right to Hearing Act, 2012.
SPORTS AND YOGA Official Websites
Sports Policies of India and Rajasthan State. Sports Authority of
India and Rajasthan State Sports Council
Yoga - Positive way of Life. NIOS book (Physical Education and
First Aid and Rehabilitation. Sports Science)
Eminent Sports personalities of India. Current Affairs
National and Rajasthan State level Awards for Sports.
Participation of Indian Sports Persons in Olympics, Asian Games,
Common Wealth Games and Para-Olympic Games.
BEHAVIOUR OLD NCERT psychology class 12
Intelligence: Cognitive intelligence, Social intelligence, Emotional (Chapter 1)
intelligence, Cultural intelligence and Spiritual intelligence.
Personality: Trait and Type theories, Determinants of personality OLD NCERT psychology class 12
and Assessment of personality (Chapter 2)

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Learning and Motivation: Styles of learning, Models of memory, OLD NCERT psychology class 11
Causes of forgetting. Assessment of motivation (Chapter 6,7,9)
Meeting Life Challenges: Stress: Nature, type, Sources, Symptoms, OLD NCERT psychology class 12
Effects, Stress Management, Promotion of Mental Health. (Chapter 3)
LAW IGNOU e-content
Concepts of Law: Ownership and possession, Personality,
Liability, Rights and Duties.
Contemporary Legal issues: Right to information, Information
technology law including cyber laws (concepts, purpose,
prospects), Intellectual Property Rights (concepts, types, purpose,
prospects)
Crimes against Women and Children: Domestic Violence, Sexual
Harassment the work place, the protection of children from sexual
offenses Act 2012, Laws related to child labour.
The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act,
2007.
Important Land Laws in Rajasthan: Rajasthan Land Revenue Act, Official Website
1956; Rajasthan Tenancy Act, 1955
Note :-

1.) Recommended resources are based on the experience and observation.

2.) NCERT books are necessary for developing understanding but direct questions are
hardly asked in RAS mains exam (except in science & behavior).
3.) All our notes are prepared from the recommended resources only.
4.) Invest your time and efforts as per the average marks of particular subject in previous
RAS mains exams.
5.) It is the best time to prepare the best material.

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