Sub | Exams | Topics | Where to Study |
Science |
P H Y | [General Topics] | Mechanics and properties of matter | Std 9 - Liquids |
Physical quantities, standards and units | Std 6 -Measurement and Motion Std 7 – Measurement Std 8 – Measurements Std 9 – Measurements and measuring instruments Std 10 – Measuring instruments |
Force, motion and energy | Std 6 – Types of Energy Std 7 – Motion Std 8 – Force and Pressure Std 9 – Motion Std 9 – Work, power and energy Std 10 – Laws of Motion and Gravitation |
electricity and Magnetism, Electronics | Std 6 – Magnetism Std 7- Electricity Std 8 – Electricity and Heat Std 10 – Electricity and Energy Std 10 – Magnetic effect of electric current and light |
Heat, light and sound | Std 6 – Light Std 7 – Heat and Light Std 8 – Light and Sound Std 9 – Sound Std 9 – Heat and Gas laws |
Nature of Universe - General Scientific laws - Inventions and discoveries - National scientific laboratories | [Read from Lucent’s or Arihant’s General Studies] | [More study materials will be posted in our website later] |
[Group 2 & 2A] | Scientific instruments - Science glossary | [Read from Lucent’s or Arihant’s General Studies] | [More study materials will be posted in our website later] |
Atomic and nuclear physics | Std 8 – Atomic Structure Std 9 – Atomic Structure |
[Group 1] | Electronics & communications - Solid State Physics - Spectroscopy – Geophysics - Astronomy and space science. | [Read from Lucent’s or Arihant’s General Studies] |
C H E | [General Topics] | Elements and Compounds | Std 6 - Chemistry in Daily life Std 6 – Separation of Substances Std 6 – Changes around us Std 7 – Matter in our surroundings Std 7 – Matter and its nature Std 7 – Combustion and Flame Std 8 – Elements and Compounds around us Std 9 –Is matter around us pure? Std 9 – Periodic Classifications of elements Std 10 - Solutions |
Acids, bases and salts | Std 10 – Chemical Reactions |
Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides | [Read from Lucent’s or Arihant’s General Studies] |
[Group 2 & 2A] | Oxidation and reduction | [covered in Acids, bases and salts topics] |
Chemistry of ores and metals | Std 8 – Coal and Petroleum |
Carbon, nitrogen and their compounds | Std 9 – Chemical equation Std 10 – Carbon and its compounds |
[Group 1] | Biochemistry and biotechnology – Electrochemistry - Polymers and plastics | [Read from Lucent’s or Arihant’s General Studies] |
B O T | [General Topics] | Main Concepts of life science | Std 7 – Animals in daily life Std 7 – Plant Morphology Std 8 – Crop production and management Std 10 – Life Processes |
Classification of living organism | Std 6 – Diversity of Organisms Std 7 – Basis of Classification Std 8 – Pictorial feature of Plant Kingdom Std 8 – Microorganisms Std 9 – Animal Kingdom |
Nutrition and dietetics - Respiration | Std 7 – Nutrition in Plants and Animals Std 7 – Respiration in Plants and Animals Std 9 – Structure and physiological functions of plants |
[Group 2 & 2A] | The cell - basic unit of life | Std 6 – Cell Structure Std 9 - Cells |
[Group 1] | Excretion of metabolic waste | [covered in zoology general topics] |
Bio-communication | |
Z O O | [General Topics] | Blood and blood circulation - Reproductive system | Std 9 – Human Body organ system Std 10 – Structure and Functions of Human Body Organ System Std 10 – Reproduction in plants Std 10 – A representative study of mammals |
Environment, ecology, Bio- diversity and its conservation | Std 6 –Our Environment Std 7 – Eco System Std 7 – Water a precious resource Std 8 –Air, Water and Soil Pollution Std 8 – Diversity in Living organisms Std 8 – Conservation of Plants and Animals Std 9 – Bio Geo Chemical cycle Std 9 – Pollution and ozone depletion Std 10 – Conservation of Environment Std 10 – Waste water management |
Health and hygiene, Human diseases, prevention and remedies - Communicable diseases and non- communicable diseases | Std 6 – Food Habits Std 7 – Human body form and function Std8 - Reaching the age of Adolescence Std 9 – Improvement in food resources Std 10 – Immune system |
Animal, Plant and Human Life | Std 6 – The World of Plants |
[Group 2 & 2A] | Endocrine system | [covered in zoology general topics] |
Genetics the science of heredity | Std 10 – Hereditary and Evolution |
[Group 1] | Alcoholism and drug abuse | Std 9 – Addiction and Healthy lifestyle |
Current Affairs |
H I S | [General Topics] | Latest diary of events – National - National symbols - Profile of States - Eminent persons & places in news-Sports & games - Books & authors -Awards & honours- India and its neighbours | Read Current Affairs directly from https://www.tnpsc.academy/ Current Affairs Section (https://tnpsc.academy/current-affairs/) - tnpsc.Academy doesn’t lists the important news alone, rather you will get an overall view of the relevant issues with it’s backgrounds and needed facts (which you cannot find in any newspaper or magazine or other listed current affairs sites). This will make you to answer any current affairs questions in tnpsc exams. tnpsc.Academy also provides exam oriented current affairs compilation. |
[Group 2 & 2A] | Latest historical events - Appointments - who is who? |
[Group 1] | Defence, national security and terrorism - World organizations - pacts and summits - Cultural panorama - Latest terminology |
P O L. S C I | [General Topics] | Problems in conduct of public elections - Political parties and political system in India- Public awareness & General administration - Welfare oriented govt. schemes, their utility |
[Group 2 & 2A] | Role of Voluntary organizations & Govt. |
[Group 1] | India’s foreign policy - Latest court verdicts – public opinion |
G E O | [General Topics] | Geographical landmarks |
[Group 2 & 2A] | Policy on environment and ecology |
E C O | [General Topics] | Current socio-economic problems |
[Group 2 & 2A] | New economic policy & govt. sector |
S C I | [General Topics] | Latest inventions on science & technology |
[Group 2 & 2A] | Latest discoveries in Health Science - Mass media & communication |
G E O G R A P H Y | [General Topics] | Earth and Universe - Solar system | Std 6 – The Earth and the Solar System Std 6 – Rotation and Revolution of Earth Std 6 – The Earth we live in Std 6 – Maps and Globe * Std 7 – The Earth Its Structure and tectonic movements Std 9 – Tamil Nadu ** ; Physiography of Tamil Nadu ** Std 10 – India Location and Physiography * |
Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate | Std 7 – Weather and Climate Std 9 – Climate of Tamil Nadu ** Std 10 – India Climate ** |
Water resources - rivers in India | [More study materials will be posted in our website later] |
Soil, minerals & natural resources | Std 7 – The Surface of Earth and changing face of Earth Std 8 – Resources and their types Std 8 – Resources and Economic activities Std 8 – Types of Primary Activities; Mining * Std 8 – Industries; Types of Industries * Std 9 – Resources of Tamil Nadu ** Std 9 – Tamil Nadu Manufacturing Industries ** Std 10 – India Natural Resources Std 10 – India Industries * |
Forest & wildlife | Std 9 – Environmental Issues Std 9 – Conservation of Resources and Sustainable Development Std 10 – Environmental Issues |
Agricultural pattern, livestock & fisheries | Std 8 – Agriculture; Crops Std 9 – Tamil Nadu Agriculture ** Std 10 – India Agriculture |
Population - density and distribution | Std 8 – Population Growth and Distribution; Population and Resources Std 9 – Tamil Nadu Population |
Natural calamities – disaster management | Std 7 – Disaster and Disaster Management Std 8 – Responding to Disasters Std 9 – Disaster Management Std 10 – Disaster Risk Reduction |
Transport including surface transport and communication- Social Geography (Not in VAO) | Std 8 – Trade Std 8 – Transport and Communication Std 9 – Tamil Nadu Transport and Communications Std 9 – Tamil Nadu Trade ** Std 10 – India Trade Transport and Communications |
[Group 2 & 2A] | Atmosphere hydrosphere, lithosphere | Std 7 – An Introduction to Oceanography * |
Natural vegetation | [More study materials will be posted in our website later] |
[Group 1] | Climate change - impact and consequences - mitigation measures-Pollution Control | [More study materials will be posted in our website later] |
HIS & CUL of IND | [General Topics] | Indus Valley Civilization | Std 6 – Indus Valley Civilization Std 9 – Ancient Civilizations |
Guptas | Std 6 – India After Mauryas Std 11 – Post Mauryan Empire Std 11 – Gupta Empire |
Delhi Sultans | Std 7 – The Kingdoms of the Deccan Std 7 – Arab and Turkish invasion Std 7 – Sultanate of Delhi Std 9 – Medieval Age Std 11 – Early Medieval India Std 11 – Delhi Sultanate Std 11 – India under the Delhi Sultanate |
Mughals and Marathas | Std 8 – The Great Mughals Std 8 – Rise of the Marathas Std 11 – The Mughal Empire Std 11 – India under the Mughals Std 11 – The Marathas |
Age of Vijayanagaram and Bhamanis | Std 7 – The Vijayanagar and Bhamani Kingdoms Std 11 – The Vijayanagar and Bhamani Kingdoms |
South Indian history - Culture and Heritage of Tamil people | Std 7 – The South Indian Kingdoms Std 8 – The Nayak Rule in Tamil Country Std 8 – The Rule of Marathas of Thanjavur Std 9 – Cultural Heritage of Tamil Nadu Std 11 – South Indian Kingdom – I Pallavas Std 11 – South Indian Kingdom – II Chalukyas and Rashtrakutas Std 11 – Imperial Cholas Std 11 – The Spread of Indian Culture in Other Asian Countries |
India since independence | Std 12 – India After Independence |
Characteristics of Indian culture - Unity in diversity – race, colour, language, custom - India-as secular state | Std 7 – Bakthi and Sufi movements* Std 11 – Bakthi Movement in Medieval India |
Growth of rationalist, Dravidian movement in TN - Political parties and populist schemes | Std 12 – Role of Tamil Nadu in the Indian National Movement Std 12 – The Justice Party Rule |
[Group 2 & 2A] | Advent of European invasion- Expansion and consolidation of British rule | Std 8 – Advent of the Europeans Std 8 – Anglo French Struggle (Carnatic Wars) Std 11 – The Coming of Europeans |
Effect of British rule on socio- economic factors | Std 8 – Rule of English East India Company Std 8 – Lord Cornwallis ** Std 8 – Marquess of Hastings ** Std 8 – Lord William Bentick ** Std 8 – Lord Dalhousie ** Std 12 – India under the English East India Company Std 12 – Revenue Administration and Economic Policy of the British |
Social reforms and religious movements | Std 10 – Social and Religious Reform Movements in 19th Cen. Std 10 – Social Transformation in Tamil Nadu Std 12 – Educational and Social Reforms |
Organizations for fine arts, dance, drama, music- Prominent personalities in the various spheres – Arts, Science, literature and
Philosophy – Mother Teresa, Swami Vivekananda, Pandit Ravishankar, M.S.Subbulakshmi, Rukmani Arundel and J.Krishnamoorthy etc. | [General Topics – Some overall view is enough] |
[Group 1] | Pre-historic events | Std 6 – Pre Historic Period Std 11 – Pre Historic India and Harappan Culture |
Vedic, Aryan and Sangam age | Std 6 – Ancient Tamil Nadu Std 6 – The Vedic Period Std 11 – The Vedic Culture Std 11 – Sangam Age |
Maurya dynasty | Std 6 – The Raise of Kingdoms Std 7 – The North Indian Kingdoms – The Rajputs Std 11 – The Raise of Magadha and Alexander’s Invasion Std 11 – Mauryan Empire |
Buddhism and Jainism | Std 6 – Jainism and Buddhism Std 9 – Intellectual awakening of 6th Century BC Std 11 – Jainism and Buddhism |
IND P O L I T Y | [General Topics] | 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 – Central Vigilance Commission, lok-adalats, Ombudsman, Comptroller and Auditor General of India - Right to information - Empowerment of women - Consumer Protection Forms | Std 7 – Our Nation Std 7 – Indian Constitution Std 9 – The Union Government Std 9 – The State Government Std 9 – Rights and Duties of Citizens Std 10 – Consumer Rights Std 12 – Indian Government and Politics Std 12 – Organisation of State Government – Tamil Nadu Std 12 – Local Self Government in Tamil Nadu [The above topics cover only some syllabus. It is important to read other topics from either Lucent or Arihant’s General Studies Or Indian Polity by Laxmikanth] |
[Group 2 & 2A] | Status of Jammu & Kashmir - Indian federalism – center – state relations- Emergency provisions - Election Commission Union and State - Amendments to constitution - Schedules to constitution - Administrative reforms & tribunals- Central and State
Commission |
[Group 1] | Civil services in India - Administrative challenges in a welfare state - Complexities of district administration - Voluntary organizations and public grievances
redressal |
IND E C O N O M Y | [General Topics] | Nature of Indian economy | Std 6 – Economics An Introduction Std 10 – Indian Economy after Independence Std 9 – Indian Currency * |
Five-year plan models - an assessment | Std 11 – Economic Planning [more study materials will be posted in our website later] |
Land reforms & agriculture - Application of science in agriculture | Std 11 – Agriculture |
Industrial growth | Std 11 – Industrial Sector |
Rural welfare oriented programmes - Social sector problems – population, education, health, employment, poverty | Std 8 – Socio Economic Problems Std 11 – Population Std 11 – Poverty and Unemployment |
Economic trends in Tamil Nadu | [More study materials will be posted in our website later] |
[Group 2 & 2A] | Role of public sector & disinvestment - Development of infrastructure | [More study materials will be posted in our website later] |
National income - HRD – sustainable economic growth - Energy Different sources and development | Std 7 – Tax and its Importance Std 10 – National Income Std 11 – Economic Growth and Development Std 11 – National Income Std 11 – Human Resource Development |
Finance Commission - Planning Commission - National Development Council | [more study materials will be posted in our website later] |
[Group 1] | Capital formation and investment - Public finance & fiscal policy - Price policy & public distribution | Std 7 – Factors of Production Std 9 – Equilibrium Price Std 9 – Demand and Supply Std 12 – Fiscal Policy |
Banking, money & monetary policy | Std 8 – Money savings and Investment Std 11 – Banking Std 12 – Monetary Policy |
Role of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) - WTO - globalization & privatization | Std 11 – Foreign Trade [more study materials will be posted in our website later] |
IND N A T I O N A L M O V. | [General Topics] | National Renaissance - Emergence of national leaders - Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, Different modes of agitations | Std 10 – Freedom Movement in India – Phase I Std 12 – Indian National Movement (1885-1905) Std 12 – Indian National Movement (1905 – 1916) |
Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle - Rajaji, VOC, Periyar, Bharathiar& Others | Std 8 – Vellore Mutiny (1806) Std 10 – Role of Tamil Nadu in Freedom Movement Std 12 – Palayakkarar Rebellion Std 12 – Vellore Mutiny Std 12 – Role of Tamil Nadu in Indian National Movement |
[Group 2 & 2A] | Early uprising against British rule - 1857 Revolt | Std 8 – The Great Revolt of 1857 Std 10 – Great Revolt of 1857 Std 12 – The Great Revolt of 1857 |
Indian National Congress - Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, Netaji - Growth of militant movements - Communalism led to partition - Birth of political parties /political system | Std 10 – Freedom Movement in India – Phase II Std 12 – The Indian National Movements (1917-947) |
India since independence | Std 12 – India After Independence |
[Group 1] | Era of different Acts & Pacts - World war & final phase struggle | Std 12 -Constitutional Development |
A P P S | [General Topics] | 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 - Time and Work | Prepare for Apps and Logical Reasoning directly from our website www.tnpsc.Academy/aptitude Don’t READ more no. of Apps, rather PRACTICE needed limited Apps and Reasoning from our site. Each topic is covered based on TNPSC exam point of view so as to make you to prepare for all TNPSC Exams such as Group 1, Group 2, Group 2A, Group 3, Group 4, VAO and Others. You will get example questions and also practice questions so as to make you to get familiar. We highly recommend to go through all our Apps and Logical topics so as to get top rank in TNPSC Exams. |
[Group 2 & 2A] | Area-Volume- Decision making and problem solving |
[Group 1] | Parametric representation of data-Basic terms, Communications in information technology -
Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)-Behavioural ability |
L O G I C A L | [General Topics] | Puzzles –Visual Reasoning- Number Series - Dice – Alpha numeric reasoning (Not in Group 3) |
[Group 2 & 2A] | Logical Number/ Alphabetical/ Diagrammatic Sequences |