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JAI HIND IAS ACADEMY
“March to Delhi”
V.A.O Examination (S.S.L.C. Standard)

General Studies
Topics for Objective type
UNIT-I GENERAL SCIENCE :

Physics: Nature of Universe-General Scientific laws-Inventions and discoveries-National
scientific laboratories-Mechanics and properties of matter-Physical quantities, standards and
units-Force, motion and energy- Magnetism, electricity and electronics -Heat, light and sound
Chemistry: Elements and Compounds-Acids, bases and salts-Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides
Botany: Main Concepts of life science-Classification of living organism- Nutrition and dietetics-
Respiration
Zoology: Blood and blood circulation-Reproductive system-Environment, ecology, health and

hygiene-Human diseases including communicable and non – communicable diseases -
prevention and remedies-Animals, plants and human life
UNIT-II. CURRENT EVENTS

History: Latest diary of events-national -National symbols-Profile of States-Eminent persons &
places in news-Sports & games-Books & authors -Awards & honors’-India and its neighbors
Political Science-1. Problems in conduct of public elections-2. Political parties and political
system in India-3. Public awareness & General administration-4. Welfare oriented govt.
schemes, their utility
Geography: Geographical landmarks-
Economics: Current socio-economic problems
Science: Latest inventions on science & technology
UNIT- III. GEOGRAPHY

Earth and Universe-Solar system-Monsoon, rainfall, weather & climate-Water resources ---
rivers in India-Soil, minerals & natural resources-Forest & wildlife-Agricultural pattern-
Transport including surface transport & communication-Social geography – population-density
and distribution- Natural calamities – Disaster Management.
UNIT - IV. HISTORY AND CULTURE OF INDIA AND TAMIL NADU -

Indus valley civilization-Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas-Age of
Vijayanagaram and the bahmanis-South Indian history-Culture and Heritage of Tamil people-
India since independence-Characteristics of Indian culture- Unity in diversity –race, colour,
T.Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, Velachery 1 Toll Free: 1800-123-8055, 72000 56001

language, custom-India-as secular state- Growth of rationalist, Dravidian movement in TN-

Political parties and populist schemes
UNIT-V. INDIAN POLITY

Constitution of India--Preamble to the constitution- Salient features of constitution- Union,
state and territory- Citizenship-rights amend duties-
Fundamental rights- Fundamental duties- Human rights charter- Union legislature –
Parliament- State executive- State Legislature – assembly- Local government – panchayat raj –
Tamil Nadu- Judiciary in India – Rule of law/Due process of law-Elections- Official language and
Schedule-VIII Corruption in public life- Anti-corruption measures –CVC, lok-adalats,
Ombudsman, CAG - Right to information- Empowerment of women- Consumer protection
forms
UNIT-VI. INDIAN ECONOMY

Nature of Indian economy- Five-year plan models-an assessment-Land reforms & agriculture-
Application of science in agriculture-Industrial growth- Rural welfare oriented programmers-
Social sector problems – population, education, health, employment, poverty-Economic trends
in Tamil Nadu
UNIT-VI. INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT

National renaissance-Emergence of national leaders-Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore-Different modes
of agitations-Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle Rajaji, VOC, Periyar, Bharathiar & others-
UNIT-VII. APTITUDE & MENTAL ABILITY TESTS

Conversion of information to data-Collection, compilation and presentation of
data - Tables, graphs, diagrams -Analytical interpretation of data - Simplification-Percentage-
Highest Common Factor (HCF)-Lowest Common Multiple (LCM)-Ratio and Proportion-Simple
interest-Compound interest- Area-Volume-Time and Work-Logical Reasoning-Puzzles-Dice-
Visual Reasoning-Alpha numeric Reasoning-Number Series.

TNPSC Group IV (S.S.L.C. Standard)

General Studies
Topics for Objective type
UNIT-I GENERAL SCIENCE :

Physics: Nature of Universe-General Scientific laws-Inventions and discoveries-National
scientific laboratories-Mechanics and properties of matter-Physical quantities, standards and
units-Force, motion and energy- Magnetism, electricity and electronics -Heat, light and sound
Chemistry: Elements and Compounds-Acids, bases and salts-Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides
Botany: Main Concepts of life science-Classification of living organism- Nutrition and dietetics-
Respiration
Zoology: Blood and blood circulation-Reproductive system-Environment, ecology, health and

hygiene-Human diseases including communicable and non – communicable diseases -
prevention and remedies-Animals, plants and human life
UNIT-II. CURRENT EVENTS

History: Latest diary of events-national -National symbols-Profile of States-Eminent persons &
places in news-Sports & games-Books & authors -Awards & honors’-India and its neighbors
Political Science-1. Problems in conduct of public elections-2. Political parties and political
system in India-3. Public awareness & General administration-4. Welfare oriented govt.
schemes, their utility
Geography: Geographical landmarks-
Economics: Current socio-economic problems
Science: Latest inventions on science & technology
UNIT- III. GEOGRAPHY

Earth and Universe-Solar system-Monsoon, rainfall, weather & climate-Water resources ---
rivers in India-Soil, minerals & natural resources-Forest & wildlife-Agricultural pattern-
Transport including surface transport & communication-Social geography – population-density
and distribution- Natural calamities – Disaster Management.
UNIT - IV. HISTORY AND CULTURE OF INDIA AND TAMIL NADU -

Indus valley civilization-Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas-Age of
Vijayanagaram and the bahmanis-South Indian history-Culture and Heritage of Tamil people-
India since independence-Characteristics of Indian culture- Unity in diversity –race, colour,

language, custom-India-as secular state- Growth of rationalist, Dravidian movement in TN-

Political parties and populist schemes
UNIT-V. INDIAN POLITY

Constitution of India--Preamble to the constitution- Salient features of constitution- Union,
state and territory- Citizenship-rights amend duties-
Fundamental rights- Fundamental duties- Human rights charter- Union legislature –
Parliament- State executive- State Legislature – assembly- Local government – panchayat raj –
Tamil Nadu- Judiciary in India – Rule of law/Due process of law-Elections- Official language and
Schedule-VIII Corruption in public life- Anti-corruption measures –CVC, lok-adalats,
Ombudsman, CAG - Right to information- Empowerment of women- Consumer protection
forms
UNIT-VI. INDIAN ECONOMY

Nature of Indian economy- Five-year plan models-an assessment-Land reforms & agriculture-
Application of science in agriculture-Industrial growth- Rural welfare oriented programmers-
Social sector problems – population, education, health, employment, poverty-Economic trends
in Tamil Nadu
UNIT-VI. INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT

National renaissance-Emergence of national leaders-Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore- Different modes
of agitations-Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle Rajaji, VOC, Periyar, Bharathiar & others-
UNIT-VII. APTITUDE &MENTAL ABILITY TESTS

Conversion of information to data-Collection, compilation and presentation of
data - Tables, graphs, diagrams -Analytical interpretation of data - Simplification-Percentage-
Highest Common Factor (HCF)-Lowest Common Multiple (LCM)-Ratio and Proportion-Simple
interest-Compound interest- Area-Volume-Time and Work-Logical Reasoning-Puzzles-Dice-
Visual Reasoning-Alpha numeric Reasoning-Number Series.

Basics of Village Administration

Topics for Objective Type
1. The role, functions duties and responsibilities of a Village Administrative Officer in VILLAGE and
REVENUE ADMINISTRATION.
[Questions may be on topics including VAOs role in assisting the police, reporting birth and death,
implementing various schemes of the Government, recommending / furnishing inputs for income,
Community, Destitute Widow, Marital Status, Patta and other adhoc and miscellaneous certificates]
2. Records of revenue administration dealt with or handled by the VAO including ‘A’ Register, Patta,
Chitta Adangal etc.
3. Accounts maintained and furnished by the VAO at the end of every FASLI YEAR.
4. Basic Principles / Information relating to classification of lands.
5. Basic information on rates of assessment and annual revenue collection
6. Basic information on forms of irrigation of land including those belonging to the Government
7. Jamabandi-object, Officers in charge of conduct, time of completion of Jamabandi, scrutiny of inspection

work, correction of pattas, issue of new patta, disposal of jamabandi check memo, closing of Village and
Taluk Accounts, Village Statistical Registers, inspection of Karnams instruments maps and Registers
(RSO-12) scrutiny of accounts relating to Panachayat revenue.
8. Role of VAO during calamities
9. Basic information relating to assignment of lands / house sites in Villages and Towns.
10. Grant of lands for cattle or dairy farms
11. Levy of rents (Ground Rent / Quit Rent) etc.,
12. Exemption from land revenue.
13. Unauthorised occupation of Government land basic information about Land Encroachment Act 1905.
Memorandum ‘A’, Memorandum ‘B’ etc.
14. Title of lands (RSO 27) form, renewal, issue and entry of joint names in patta
15. Rights and obligations of Ryotwari holder.
16 Procedure relating to conduct of inquiries in relation to age, marital status, income, domicile.
17. Procedures relating to entering particulars into maintaining and issuing extracts of Adangal, Chitta
and other revenue Registers.

18. Basic principles of and procedures involved in survey, sub-division of a survey field and knowledge of
Field Management Book.
19. VAO’s role in enforcing the fundamental duties of a citizen under article 51A (g) of the Indian
Constitution to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life
and to have compassion for living creatures”.
20. Direct Revenue collections made under various heads by the VAO.
21. Specific duties during festivals and common Village functions
22. Basic information about Revenue Recovery Act
23. Basic information relating to forest lands and resources.
24. Basic information about sale of sandalwood and other valuable tress
25. Basic information relating to Adivasis / Tribals and the role of a VAO in extending special protection
and support of the Government to them.

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JAI HIND IAS ACADEMY

V.A.O Examination (S.S.L.C. Standard)

UNIT-I GENERAL SCIENCE :

Chemistry: Elements and Compounds-Acids, bases and salts-Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides

Zoology: Blood and blood circulation-Reproductive system-Environment, ecology, health and

UNIT-II. CURRENT EVENTS

Geography: Geographical landmarks-

Economics: Current socio-economic problems

Science: Latest inventions on science & technology

UNIT- III. GEOGRAPHY

UNIT - IV. HISTORY AND CULTURE OF INDIA AND TAMIL NADU -

T.Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, Velachery 1 Toll Free: 1800-123-8055, 72000 56001

language, custom-India-as secular state- Growth of rationalist, Dravidian movement in TN-

UNIT-V. INDIAN POLITY

UNIT-VI. INDIAN ECONOMY

UNIT-VI. INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT

UNIT-VII. APTITUDE & MENTAL ABILITY TESTS

T.Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, Velachery 2 Toll Free: 1800-123-8055, 72000 56001

TNPSC Group IV (S.S.L.C. Standard)

UNIT-I GENERAL SCIENCE :

Chemistry: Elements and Compounds-Acids, bases and salts-Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides

Zoology: Blood and blood circulation-Reproductive system-Environment, ecology, health and

UNIT-II. CURRENT EVENTS

Geography: Geographical landmarks-

Economics: Current socio-economic problems

Science: Latest inventions on science & technology

UNIT- III. GEOGRAPHY

UNIT - IV. HISTORY AND CULTURE OF INDIA AND TAMIL NADU -

T.Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, Velachery 3 Toll Free: 1800-123-8055, 72000 56001

language, custom-India-as secular state- Growth of rationalist, Dravidian movement in TN-

UNIT-V. INDIAN POLITY

UNIT-VI. INDIAN ECONOMY

UNIT-VI. INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT

UNIT-VII. APTITUDE &MENTAL ABILITY TESTS

T.Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, Velachery 4 Toll Free: 1800-123-8055, 72000 56001

Basics of Village Administration

4. Basic Principles / Information relating to classification of lands.

5. Basic information on rates of assessment and annual revenue collection

7. Jamabandi-object, Officers in charge of conduct, time of completion of Jamabandi, scrutiny of inspection

8. Role of VAO during calamities

10. Grant of lands for cattle or dairy farms

11. Levy of rents (Ground Rent / Quit Rent) etc.,

12. Exemption from land revenue.

15. Rights and obligations of Ryotwari holder.

T.Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, Velachery 5 Toll Free: 1800-123-8055, 72000 56001

21. Specific duties during festivals and common Village functions

22. Basic information about Revenue Recovery Act

23. Basic information relating to forest lands and resources.

T.Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, Velachery 6 Toll Free: 1800-123-8055, 72000 56001

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