TNPSC GROUP II/II A GS-Paper Preparation Strategy
Answering the best method to prepare for TNPSC Civil Services Examinations (Mains, Paper-I) in Tamilnadu.
GROUP II/II A MAINS PAPER Preparation Strategy
- Mains syllabus
- Mains Paper Blueprint
- GS paper Part A preparation strategy
- GS Paper Part B preparation Strategy
Combined Civil Services Examination – II
(Interview Posts and Non-Interview Posts)
Main Written Examination (Descriptive type)
Titles for Examination
Title 1 – Tamil to English translation
Title 2 – English to Tamil translation
Title 3 – Precise writing
Title 4 – Comprehension
Title 5 – Hints Development
Title 6 – Essay writing on the following topics from ‘Thirukkural’
(a) Significance as a Secular literature
(b) Relevance to Everyday Life
(c) Impact of Thirukkural on Humanity
(d) Thirukkural and Universal Values – Equality, Humanism, etc.
(e) Relevance to Socio – Politico – Economic affairs
(f) Philosophical content in Thirukkural
Title 7 – Letter writing – Official
Syllabus for Examination
History, Culture and Heritage of Tamil Nadu
(This syllabus applies only for Titles 1 to 5 given above)
1.1 Origin and Development of Tamil Civilization – From classical antiquity to modernity.
1.2 Sangam Period Literature along with the historical events related to Language
Development.
1.3 Musical Tradition of Tamil Nadu – Folklore – music, dance, Musical instruments and
folk drama – From classical age to post-modern age with its modifications.
1.4 Dramatic Art Form – Street Theatre – Folk Theatre – Conventional Theatrical techniques.
1.5 Socio – Economic History – Overseas trade – evidence from classical literature like
“Pattinapalai”.
1.6 Rationalist Movements – Dravidian Movement and Self Respect Movement.
1.7 Contribution of Social Reform Movements in the implementation of Social Welfare
Measures and Socio-Economic Development of Tamil Nadu – Reservation Policy and its
Benefits – Contribution of Socio Justice and Social Harmony in the Socio Economic
Development of Tamil Nadu.
1.8 Feminism – Socio – feminism, Literary feminism – Different Concepts and Perceptions.
1.9 Contemporary Tamil Language – Computer Tamil Dicton – Legal Tamil – Tamil as
Administrative Language – New genres.
Combined Civil Services Examination – II
(Interview Posts and Non – Interview Posts)
Scheme for Main Written Examination (Degree Standard )
(Duration : 3 Hours)
SI. NO.
|
Parts | Title | No.of questions to be asked | Mark |
Total Marks |
Remarks | Marks |
1 |
Part – A
|
Tamil to English Translation
|
2 |
25 |
50 |
Total Marks – 100 Minimum Qualifying Marks -25
(Answer sheets of the candidates who do not secure minimum qualifying marks in Part A will not be considered for the evaluation of Part B) |
Total Marks – 300
(Total Marks obtained in Part A and Part B together will be considered for selection) |
2 |
English to Tamil Translation
|
2 |
25 |
50 |
|||
3 |
Part – B |
Precise Writing
|
2 |
20 |
40 |
Total Marks -200
(There is no Minimum Qualifying Marks prescribed for the Part – B)
(This part has to be answered fully in Tamil or in English alone) |
|
4 |
Comprehension
|
2 |
20 |
40 |
|||
5 |
Hints Development
|
2 |
20 |
40 |
|||
6 |
Essay Writing on ‘Thirukkural’
|
2 |
20 |
40 |
|||
7 |
Letter Writing (Official)
|
2 |
20 |
40 |
|||
Total 300 |
For Interview Posts :
Main Written Examination : 300 Marks Oral Test : 40 Marks Total Marks : 300 + 40 = 340 Marks
Minimum Qualifying Marks for all Communities : 102 out of 340
|
For Non – Interview Posts:
Main Written Examination : 300 Marks
Total Marks : 300
Minimum Qualifying Marks for all Communities : 90 |
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