All India Test Series for Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2016 Online Classroom Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of intelligent effort. Orient IAS announces the launch of its All India Test Series for CSP- 2016. This Test Series aims to provide an objective evaluation of each aspirant s performance, which would lead to an overall improvement in his/her preparation. Objectives: The Test Series aims to provide aspirants: 1. A simulated exam environment so that they are better prepared for the real challenge 2. An opportunity to test their level of preparedness for the examination 3. A sense of confidence so that they are sure of their success in the Prelims and can prepare for the Main examination without any anxiety Components: 25 Mocks of GS Paper I (2500 questions) that closely simulate the Civil Services (Prelims) Examination 5 Mocks of CSAT (500 questions) Discussion on the best ways to attempt questions effectively and efficiently Special focus on enhancing test-taking skills of Civil Services aspirants The Test Series also includes access to monthly current affairs analysis, which helps an aspirant keep track of events happening in the world. Questions prepared by a team of selected candidates and seasoned academicians Flexible Module (candidates can attempt test as per their schedule)
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S.No. Date Test Syllabus Study Reference 1. 03/01/16 Mock Test (Free) Entire Syllabus - 2. 10/01/16 Polity 1 Historical Background D.D. Basu Making of the Constitution o Chapter 1-10 Philosophy of the Indian M. Laxmikant Chapter 1-11 Constitution NCERT class XI, Indian Constitution at Work, Chapter 1,2,7, Salient Features of the 9 Constitution Yojana + Kurukshetra Sep 2015 Nature of Federal System Current Affairs August-Sep 2015 Preamble of the Constitution Union and its Territory Citizenship Fundamental Rights Directive Principles of State Policy Fundamental Duties Procedure for Amendment 25 Questions Current Affairs 3. 24/01/16 Polity 2 Government of the Union D.D. Basu Chapter 11-20 Government of the States M. Laxmikant Chapter 17-24, 25, 26-37 Administration of UTs NCERT class XI Chapter 4,5,6,8 Local Government Yojana + Kurukshetra Oct 2015 Administration of Special Current Affairs Oct 2015 areas (Scheduled & Tribal) The Judicature 25 Questions Current Affairs 4. 07/02/16 Polity 3 Federal System D.D. Basu Chapter 24-34 Emergency Provisions M. Laxmikant Chapter 38-71 Special Officer for Linguistic NCERT class XI Chapter 3 Minorities Yojana + Kurukshetra Nov 2015 Pressure Groups
5. 21/02/16 6. 28/02/16 7. 06/03/16 Ancient History + Art & Culture Medieval History + Art & Culture Modern History 1 National Integration Quick Revision of Polity 25 Questions of Current Affairs Prehistoric Harappan / Indus Valley Civilization Vedic Age Mahajanapadas Religious Reforms Mauryan Age & Post Mauryan Sangam Age Guptas& Post Guptas / Vardhana 25 Questions of Current Affairs Early Medieval Period - North India ( Rajput Period ) - South India ( Cholas & Others) Sultanate Period - The Delhi Sultanate - Vijayanagar& other Kingdoms Religious Movements - Bhakti Movement - Sufi Movement Mughal Period Maratha State and Maratha Confederacy 25 Questions Current Affairs India in the late Eighteenth Century The Advent of the Europeans and British Conquest of India The British Administrative Structure, Reform, Impact and Organization of Current Affairs Nov 2015 NCERT Class XI (old) RS Sharma NCERT Class VI Our Past I NCERT Class XII Themes I The Wonder that was India: A.L. Basham Yojana + Kurukshetra Dec 2015 Current Affairs Dec 2015 NCERT Class VII Our Past II NCERT Class XII Themes II NCERT (Old) by Satish Chandra Yojana + Kurukshetra Jan 2016 Current Affairs Jan 2015 NCERT Class VIII Our Past II Bipin Chandra: India s Struggle for Independence NCERT Class XII Themes III Yojana+ Kurukshetra Feb 2016
8. 13/03/16 9. 20/03/16 Modern History 2 Modern History 3 Government of India Social Religious Movements in 19th 20th centuries The First Major Challenge: The Revolt Of 1857 Civil Rebellions And Tribal Uprisings Peasant Movements And Uprisings After 1857 Foundation Of The Congress: The Myth Foundation Of The Indian National Congress: The Reality Socio-Religious Reforms And The National Awakening An Economic Critique Of Colonialism The Fight To Secure Press Freedom Propaganda In The Legislatures 25 Questions Current Affairs The Swadeshi Movement Modern India 1885-1947 by Sumit Sarkar 1903-08 Bipin Chandra: India s Struggle for Independence 1909-1929 Current Affairs Feb 2015 25 Questions Current Affairs Modern India 1930-1947 Modern India 1885-1947 by Sumit Sarkar Bipin Chandra: India s Struggle for Independence
10. 03/04/16 Geography 1 Physical Geography o The Earth and Universe o Earth s Crust o Volcanoes and Earthquake o Landforms o Water Bodies o Islands and Coral Reefs o Related questions from 11. 10/04/16 Geography 2 Weather Climate India o Location o Physiography o Climate, Vegetation and Soil o Nature Hazards and Disasters: Causes, Consequences and Management o State 12. 17/04/16 Geography 3 Energy Migration and Demographic issues Current issues and findings related to physical and political geography Human Geography 25 Questions Current Affairs 13. 24/04/16 CSAT 1 Comprehensive 14. 01/05/16 Economy 1 Economic Development Nature of Indian Economy Income Poverty Public Finance NCERT Class XI: Fundamentals of Physical Geography G.C Leong Chapter 1-12 Orient Longman Atlas Yojana + Kurukshetra March 2016 NCERT Class XI Fundamentals of Physical Geography NCERT Class XII India-People and Economy G.C Leong Chapter 13-25 NCERT Class XII Orient Longman Atlas Indian a Comprehensive Geography by D.R. Khullar NCERT Class XII Fundamentals of Human Geography Current Affairs March 2016 NCERT Class XII India- People and Economy Orient Longman Atlas Mishra and Puri Indian Economy NCERT XI Indian Economic Development Class XII Introductory Micro Economics Yojana + Kurukshetra April 2016
15. 08/05/16 16. 08/05/16 17. 15/05/16 18. 22/05/16 19. 29/05/16 Inflation & Deflation Banking + RBI Foreign Trade Fiscal Policy 10 Questions Current Affairs Economy 2 Tax Structure PSUs in India Privatisation Industry Labour Issues Service Sector Foreign Exchange Planning in India Globalisation WTO and India 20 current based Economics Questions CSAT 2 Comprehensive Society Social and Economic Development Schemes + 25 Questions Current Affairs Physics + Chemistry Physics + Chemistry + Science & Tech 20 Questions + 20 Current Affairs Questions Biology Biology + Science & Tech 20 Questions + 20 Current Affairs Questions Mishra and Puri Indian Economy Class XII NCERT Introductory Macro Economics http://finmin.nic.in/ http://wcd.nic.in/ http://www.minorityaffairs.gov.in/ http://mhupa.gov.in/ http://socialjustice.nic.in/ NCERT Class IX, X NCERT Class XII (Biology, Unit IX) Current Affairs April 2016 NCERT Class IX, X NCERT Class XII (Biology, Unit IX) 20. 29/05/16 21. 05/06/16 CSAT 3 Environment and Ecology Comprehensive Ecology and Environment + 25 Questions Current Affairs NCERT Class X NCERT Class XII Biology Unit X
22. 12/06/16 23. 19/06/16 24. 19/06/16 25. 26/06/16 26. 03/07/16 27. 03/07/16 28. 10/07/16 29. 17/07/16 30. 24/07/16 India Year Book + Economic Survey India Year Book + Economic Survey CSAT 4 India Year Book + 25 Questions Current Affair+ Economic Survey 2016 India Year Book + 25 Questions Current Affairs + Economic Survey + Budget 2016 Comprehensive News Sources Like The Hindu, Indian Express, ToI & The Mint Year Book 2016 Economic Survey 2016 Year Book 2016 Comprehensive Full Length Test Entire Syllabus Comprehensive Full Length Test Entire Syllabus CSAT 5 Comprehensive Comprehensive Full Length Test Entire Syllabus Economic Survey 2016 Budget 2016 Yojana + Kurukshetra June 2016 Comprehensive Full Length Test Entire Syllabus+ Kurukshetra, July 2016 + Current Affairs Current Affairs Full Length Test Annual Current affairs Revision