Test Details

Test Features

Starts from

28
Sep 2024
Exam Type

Descriptive

Test Type

Offline,Postal Test Series

Language

TAMIL,ENGLISH

Total No of Tests

41

Batches
Course Structure

GR-I-(MAINS)

Structure of the Test Series

  • The Test Batch consists of 41 Number of Tests

⮚ Level-1 - 04 Unit Tests (Direct Questions)

⮚ Level-2 - 18 Unit Tests (Analytical Questions)

⮚ Level-3 - 07 Unit Tests (High Level Analytical Questions)+ Tamil Eligibility Tests

⮚ Revision Tests - 04 Tests

⮚ Current Affair Tests - 02 Tests

⮚ Full Model Tests - 06 Tests

Features of the Programme

  • 24 Study materials will be given for both level 1 & 2 Tests in Tamil & English.
  • Current Affairs will be included.
  • Evaluation of Test Paper within 3 days.
  • Individual Feedback Session once the completion of every unit test.

Why Vetrii’s TNPSC Group I Mains Test Series?

  • 1. Our simple, practical and focused approach will help the aspirants to understand the demand of TNPSC exam effectively.
  • 2. Our strategy is to constantly innovate to keep the preparation process dynamic and give personalized attention to individual aspirants based on factors like concept clarity, availability of time, resource and the latest requirement of TNPSC Exam.

What is Vetrii’s Eligibility Test?

  • 1. Answer writing skill development, Structure & presentation of answer.
  • 2. How to present facts, examples, data, arguments, critical analysis, information & knowledge in the answer.
  • 3. Understanding actual requirement (key words, Context & Content) of the TNPSC in the different types of questions and how the questions should be attempted for good score (strategy & approach).
  • 4. Understanding your current readiness & required action plans and framing your mind towards actual pattern, toughness and timing of the actual TNPSC Examination.

How vetrii’s Mains study material will help?

  • 1. The comprehensive study material is prepared by most experienced members of Vetrii R&D which focuses on developing advanced level skills in student.
  • 2. Study material booklet focuses on boosting confidence of student for facing topic wise Question on latest pattern.
  • 3. The content of the study material is deeply researched and developed from time to time to keep pace with the changing syllabus and the resulting needs of the students.
  • 4. The advance level problems along with each topic are specially designed to give the students an in-depth understanding of the particular subject and prepare them to stay ahead in the competition.

Vetrii’s Evaluation Methodology

  • 1. Evaluation process focuses on assessing the answers on three dimensions
    • a. Concepts
    • b. Structure
    • c. Time Management
    • 2. Focus on providing Answer sheet specific workable comments to aspirants so that they know specifically what fetched those marks and what didn’t work for them.

Why One on One Feedback after Evaluation?

  • 1. The general perception of joining any test series by aspirants is evaluation & assessment of their preparation. But after assessment, improvement in marks is also important.
  • 2. We conduct one on one feedback with concerned faculty/TNPSC Toppers after evaluation of every test.
  • 3. While interacting with faculty aspirants get an idea How to improve marks in a particular question and help you identify your strengths and specific weakness through qualitative feedback and will guide you to work upon them in a concerted manner to develop quality content, refine answer writing skill, and efficient time management.
  • 4.For the Postal/online mode of Test series, there will be Telephonic one on one feedback facility.
Test List

TNPSC GROUP-I MAINS EXAM

TEST SERIES SCHEDULE (2024–2025)

TEST

TEST NAME / TEST TOPICS

 

ET 01

VETRII’S ELIGIBILITY TEST - 01 (Answer Writing Method Test for 75 Marks) (EVALUATION BY DIRECTOR OF VETRII IAS STUDY CIRCLE)

Material Distribution for Test - 01

 

ET 02

VETRII’S ELIGIBILITY TEST - 02 (Answer Writing Method Test for 150 Marks) (EVALUATION BY DIRECTOR OF VETRII IAS STUDY CIRCLE)

Material Distribution for Test - 02

LEVEL - 1 (Direct Questions)

 

01

MODERN HISTORY OF INDIA & CULTURE

Material Distribution for Test - 03

 

02

INDIAN POLITY AND EMERGING POLITICAL TRENDS ACROSS THE WORLD AFFECTING INDIA

Material Distribution for Test - 04

LEVEL - 2 (Analytical Questions)

 

 

 

 

03

MODERN HISTORY OF INDIA & CULTURE - 1

  • Advent of Europeans – Colonialism and Imperialism – Establishment, Expansion and Consolidation of British Rule – Early uprising against British Rule – Impact of British Rule on Socio-Economic Affairs – National Renaissance Movement – Socio- Religious Reform Movements – Social Reform and Educational Reform Acts.
  • Sepoy mutiny of 1857 A.D. – Indian National Movements – Moderation, Extremism and Terrorism Movements of Indian Patriotism – Constitutional Developments in India from 1773 to 1950 – Second World War and Final Phase of Independence Struggle – Partition of India – India since Independence.

Material Distribution for Test - 05

 

 

 

 

 

 

04

INDIAN POLITY - 1

  • Constitution of India: Historical Background - Making of the Indian Constitution - Preamble - Salient features of Indian Constitution - Parts, Articles and Schedules - Amendments – Citizenship. Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties – Directive Principles of State Policy.
  • Structure, Power and Functions of Governments - Union Government: Legislature- Parliament – Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha.
  • Executive- President, Vice-President - Prime Minister & Council of Ministers – Constitutional Authorities.
  • Judiciary- Supreme Court - Judicial Review - Judicial activism - Latest Verdicts.
  • State Government: Legislature- State Legislative Assembly - State Legislative Council.
  • Executive- Governor - Chief Minister - Council of Ministers.
  • Judiciary- High Court - District Courts - Subordinate Courts - Tribunals.

Material Distribution for Test - 06

 

 

 

 

 

 

05

MODERN HISTORY OF INDIA & CULTURE - 2

  • Significant Indian National Leaders – Rabindranath Tagore, Maulana Abulkalam Azad, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Subhas Chandra Bose, B.R.Ambedkar and Vallabhai Patel. Role of Tamil Nadu in Freedom Struggle - South Indian Rebellion 1799 – 1801 A.D. – Vellore Rebellion 1806 A.D.
  • Emergence of “Social Justice” Ideology in Tamil Nadu – Origin, Growth, Decay and achievements of Justice Party – Socio- Political Movements and its achievements after Justice Party - Subramanya Siva – Subramania Bharathiyar, V.O.Chidambaranar, C.Rajagopalachariyar, Thanthai Periyar, Kamarajar and others.Salient features of Indian Culture – Unity in Diversity – Race – Language – Religion, Customs and Rituals – India, a Secular State – Organizations for Fine Arts, Dance, Drama and Music. Cultural Panorama – National Symbols – Eminent Personalities in Cultural Field – Latest Historical Research Developments in Tamil Nadu – Latest diary of events: National and International Sports & Games ‐ Books & Authors ‐ Awards & Honours – Latest terminology ‐ Appointments ‐ who is who?

Material Distribution for Test - 08

 

 

 

 

 

06

INDIAN POLITY - 2

  • Local Government: Rural & Urban Local Governments -Historical background - 73rd & 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts.
  • Union Territories: Evolution - Administration.
  • Federalism: Indian Federal System – Differentiating from other forms of federalism.
  • Union - State Relations: Legislative, Administrative and Financial Relations.
  • Civil Services in India: Historical background - Classification of Civil Services - Central & State Services -Recruitment & Training.

 

  • Political Parties: National and Regional - Pressure groups - Public opinion - Mass Media - Social Media- Non - Governmental Organizations (NGOs).
  • Administrative Reforms: Central Vigilance Commission - Anti-Corruption Measures –Lokadalat –Lokayukta – Lokpal – Ombudsman in India - RTI Act - Citizen’s Grievances and Administrative Reform Commission - Administrative Tribunals.
  • Profile of Indian States: Demography - State Language - Developmental Programmes - e-governance.
  • India and World: India’s foreign policy - India’s relationship with world countries - Defence and National Security – Nuclear Policy – Terrorism - Human Rights and Environmental issues - International Organisations – Pacts & Summits.

Material Distribution for Test - 09

 

07

REVISION TEST - 1 Portion (Test No. 1 to 6)

Material Distribution for Test - 10

LEVEL - 1 (Direct Questions)

 

08

INDIAN ECONOMY - Current economic trends & impact of global economy on india

Material Distribution for Test - 11

LEVEL - 2 (Analytical Questions)

 

 

 

 

 

09

SOCIAL ISSUES - 1

  • Population Explosion – Fertility, Mortality – Population Control Programmes – Migration - Poverty – Illiteracy – Dropouts – Right to Education – Women Education – Skill Based Education and Programmes – E-Learning.
  • Child labour and Child Abuse: Child Education – Child School Dropouts – Child Abuse – Laws to protect Child Abuse – Child Protection and Welfare Schemes.
  • Sanitation: Rural and Urban Sanitation – Role of Panchayat Raj and Urban Development Agencies in Sanitation Schemes and Programmes.
  • Women Empowerment: Social Justice to Women – Schemes and Programmes - Domestic Violence – Dowry Menace – Sexual Assault – Laws and Awareness Programmes – Prevention of Violence against Women – Role of Government and NGOs in Women Empowerment – Schemes and Programmes.

Material Distribution for Test - 12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

INDIAN ECONOMY - 1

  • Features of Indian Economy – National Income – Capital formation - NEP (New Economic Policy) – NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India).
  • Agriculture – Role of Agriculture – Land Reforms – New Agricultural Strategy – Green Revolution – Contract Farming – Minimum Support Price - Price Policy, Public Distribution System (PDS), Subsidy, Food Security – Agricultural Marketing, Crop Insurance, Labour – Rural Credit & Indebtness – World Trade Organization & Agriculture.
  • Industry - Growth ‐ Policy – Role of Public Sector and Disinvestment – Privatisation and Liberalization – Public Private

Partnership (PPP) – SEZs (Special Economic Zones) – MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) – Make in India.

  • Infrastructure in India – Transport System – Power – Communication – Social Infrastructure – R&D (Research and Development).
  • Banking & Finance – Banking, Money & Finance – Central Bank – Commercial Bank – NBFIs (Non Banking Financial Institutions) – Stock Market – Financial Reforms – Financial Stability – Monetary Policy – RBI (Reserve Bank of India) & Autonomy.
  • Public Finance – Sources of Revenue – Tax & Non-Tax Revenue – Canons of Taxation – GST (Goods and Service Tax) – Public Expenditure – Fiscal Policy – Public Debt – Finance Commission – Fiscal Federalism.

Material Distribution for Test - 13

 

 

 

 

 

 

11

SOCIAL ISSUES - 2

  • Social Changes: Urbanization – Policy, Planning and Programmes in India and Tamil Nadu - Comparative study on Social and Economic indicators – Impact of Violence on Society – Religious Violence – Terrorism and Communal Violence – Causes – Steps to Control and Awareness – Problems of Minorities – Human Rights Issues - Regional Disparities in India – Causes and Remedies.
  • Social Development: Approaches – Models – Policies and Programmes – Linkage between Education and Social Development

- Community Development Programmes –Self Employment and Entrepreneurship Development – Role of NGOs in Social Development - Education - Health and Human Development – Health Care Problems in India – Children, Adolescents, Women and Aged - Health Policy in India – Schemes – Health Care Programmes in India.

  • Vulnerable Sections of the population: Problems – Laws and Punishments – Various Welfare Programmes to Vulnerable Sections by State, Central Government and NGOs.

Material Distribution for Test - 15

 

 

 

 

12

INDIAN ECONOMY - 2

  • Issues in Indian Economy – Poverty & Inequality – Poverty alleviation programmes – MGNREGA (Mahathma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) – New Welfare Programmes for Rural Poverty – Unemployment – Gender inequality.
  • Inflation - Inflation targeting – Deflation – Sustainable Economic Growth.
  • India’s Foreign Trade – BOP (Balance of Payment), EX-IM Policy (Export-Import Policy), FOREX Market (Foreign Exchange Market), FDI (Foreign Direct Investment); Globalization – Global Economic Crisis - Impact on Indian economy.
  • International Institutions – IMF (International Monetary Fund) World Bank – BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) – SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation) – ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations).

 

 

 

 

 

12

  • Tamil Nadu Economy & Issues – Gross State Domestic Product – Trends in State’s Economic Growth – Demographic Profile of Tamil Nadu – Agriculture – Contract Farming – Tamil Nadu State Policy on Promotion of Organic Farming – Industry & Entrepreneurship Development in Tamil Nadu – Infrastructure – Power, Transportation systems - Tourism – Health – Eco Tourism – Social Infrastructure – SHGs (Self Help Groups) & Rural Women Empowerment – Rural Poverty & Unemployment – Regional Economic Disparities – Local Government - Recent Government welfare programmes.

Material Distribution for Test - 16

 

13

CURRENT AFFAIRS TEST - 1 Portion (Related to Test no. 1 to 12)

Material Distribution for Test - 17

 

14

REVISION TEST - 2 Portion (Test No. 8 to 13)

Material Distribution for Test - 18

LEVEL - 1 (Direct Questions)

 

15

ETHICS AND INTEGRITY

Material Distribution for Test - 19

LEVEL - 2 (Analytical Questions)

 

 

 

 

16

GEOGRAPHY - 1

  • Earth and Universe: Solar System – Atmosphere, Lithosphere, Hydrosphere and Biosphere.
  • India and Tamil Nadu: Location - Physical Divisions - Drainage - Weather and Climate: Monsoon, Rainfall
  • Natural Resources: Soil, Natural Vegetation, Wildlife – Irrigation and Multipurpose Projects - Mineral Resources - Energy Resource
  • Agriculture: Crops, Livestock, Fisheries, Agricultural Revolutions

Material Distribution for Test - 20

 

 

 

17

ETHICS AND INTEGRITY - 1

  • Ethics and Human Interface: Definition and scope of Ethics – Ethics of Indian Schools of Philosophy - Ethics of Thirukkural; Kinds of Ethics: Intuitionism – Existentialism – Duties and Responsibility – Moral Judgements – Moral Absolutism – Moral Obligation.
  • Attitude: Its Influence and relation with thought and behaviour – Moral and Political attitudes.

Material Distribution for Test - 21

 

 

 

 

18

GEOGRAPHY - 2

  • Industries - Population: Growth, Distribution and Density – Migration - Races, Tribes, Linguistics and Religions – Trade –Geo Politics: Border Disputes.
  • Ocean and Sea: Bottom relief features of Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal.
  • Geospatial Technology: Remote Sensing, Geographical Information System (GIS) and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS).
  • Map: Locating features and Places.

Material Distribution for Test - 23

 

 

 

 

 

19

ENVIRONMENT - 1

  • Ecology: Structure and function of Ecosystem – Ecological succession – Ecosystem services - Biodiversity conservation - Biodiversity Types – Biodiversity Hot Spots in India.
  • Biodiversity: Significance and Threats – In-situ and Ex-situ conservation measures – Roles of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) & Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) – Biodiversity Act.
  • Environmental Pollution and Management: Air, Water, Soil, Thermal and Noise pollution – Pollution Prevention and control strategies – Solid and Hazardous waste management – Environmental Standards and Environmental Monitoring -
  • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): Steps in EIA process – Environmental Clearance – Environmental Auditing.

Material Distribution for Test - 24

 

 

 

20

ETHICS AND INTEGRITY - 2

  • Ethics in Public Administration: Philosophical basis of governance and Probity in Governance.
  • Codes of Ethics and Conduct: Primary responsibilities of public service professionals – Transparency of Information sharing and service delivery – Professional and Non-Professional interaction – Potentially beneficial interaction – Maintenance of confidentiality of records – Disclosure of Information – Boundaries of competence – Consultation on Ethical obligation – Ethics and Non-discrimination – Citizen’s Charters - Challenges of corruption - Ethics of Public polity Determination.

Material Distribution for Test - 25

 

 

 

 

21

ENVIRONMENT - 2

  • Sustainable Development: Global Environmental Issues and Management – Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Targets – Climate Change – Changes in monsoon pattern in Tamil Nadu, India and Global scenario - Environmental consequences of climate change and mitigation measures – Clean and Green Energy – Paris Agreement – Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
  • Environmental Laws, Policies & Treaties in India and Global scenario - Natural calamities, Manmade Disasters - Disaster Management and National Disaster Management Authority – Sendai framework for Disaster Risk Reduction – Environmental Health and Sanitation.

Material Distribution for Test - 26

22

REVISION TEST - 3 Portion (Test No. 15 to 21)

 

 

 

 

 

23

TAMIL SOCIETY - 1

  • Origin and Development of Tamilian – Palmleaf Manuscript – Document –Archaeological Excavation in Tamil Nadu –

Adhichanallur, Arikkamedu, Keeladi, Konthakai, Manalur, Sivakalai etc.

  • Arts, Science and Culture: Literature, Music, Drama and other arts – Science – Culture (Internal and External)
  • Tamil Society and the condition of Business – Sangam Age – Medieval age – Modern Age

Material Distribution for Test - 27

 

 

 

 

 

24

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - 1

  • Science and Technology – Role, Achievements and Developments - Their applications and Impacts.
  • Elements and Compounds, Acids, Bases and Salts – Oxidation and reduction. Carbon, Nitrogen and their compounds – Chemistry of Ores and Metals – Fertilizers, Pesticides, Insecticides – Polymer and Plastics - Corrosion – Chemistry in everyday life - Energy – Renewable and Non-Renewable – Self sufficiency – Oils and Minerals exploration.
  • Space Research - Nano Science and Technology – Application of Nano-materials.
  • Advancements in the fields of Information Technology - Robotics and Automation - Artificial Intelligence – Mobile Communication. Computer system Architecture, Operating System, Computer Networks, Cryptography and Network security, Relational Database Management System, Software Engineering, Image Processing, Machine Learning.
  • Cropping pattern in India – Organic farming – Agriculture Biotechnology – Commercially available Genetically Modified Crops – Eco, Social impact of Genetically Modified Crops – Intellectual Property Rights, Bio Safety.

 

 

 

25

TAMIL SOCIETY - 2

  • Growth of Rationalist – Origin and Development of Dravidian Movements in Tamil Nadu – Their contribution in Socio and Economic development.
  • Socio and Cultural life of the modern Tamilian: Caste, Religion, Women, Polity, Education, Economics, Commerce and Relationship with other countries – Tamil Diaspora.
  • Development of modern Tamils: Print – Edition – Translation – Film Industries – Computer and Media.

 

 

 

 

 

 

26

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - 2

  • Floriculture, Olericulture, Pomology & Medicinal Plants, Conventional & Modern Propagation Technique, Glass House – Hydroponics – Bonsai – Garden features & operations – methods to preserve fruits and vegetables.
  • Genetic Engineering & its importance in Agriculture - Integrated farming – Vermiculture.
  • Main concepts of Life Science – the cell – the basic unit of life – classification of living organism – Nutrition and Dietetics – Respiration – blood and blood circulation – Endocrine system – Excretion of metabolic wastes – reproductive system – animals and human-bio communication - Pheromones and allelochemicals – Genetics – science of heredity – Health and hygiene – Human diseases – communicable and non-communicable diseases – preventions and remedies – Alcoholism and drug abuse – Genetic engineering – organ transplantation – Stem Cell Technology – Forensic science –Sewage treatment.
  • Government policy – Organisations in Science and Technology – Role and Functions – Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) – Ocean Research and Development – Medical Tourism - Achievements of Indians in the fields of Science and Technology - Latest inventions in Science & Technology.

27

CURRENT AFFAIRS TEST - 2 Portion (Related to Test no. 15 to 26)

28

REVISION TEST - 4 Portion (Test No. 23 to 27)

LEVEL - 3 (High Level Analytical Questions)

29

Paper - 1:

Modern History of India & Culture

33

Paper - 3:

Indian Economy

 

30

Paper - 1:

Social Issues &

Tamil Eligibility Test - 1

 

34

Paper - 2:

Tamil Society & Science and Tech & Tamil Eligibility Test - 3

 

31

Paper - 1:

Ethics and Integrity & Tamil Eligibility Test - 2

 

35

Paper - 3:

Environment & Geography & Tamil Eligibility Test - 4

32

Paper - 2: Indian Polity

 

 

MODEL TEST

36

Model Test - 1 (Paper - I)

39

Model Test - 2 (Paper - I)

37

Model Test - 1 (Paper - II)

40

Model Test - 2 (Paper - II)

38

Model Test - 1 (Paper - III)

41

Model Test - 2 (Paper - III)

Syllabus

GR-I-(MAINS)

Fees structure
Centre Date Timings Tuition Fees
Chennai

GR-I-(MAINS) : 28 Sep 2024

8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

54000 /- (Including 18% GST)

 1.For PostalStudents Rs. 1500 extra for Courier Charges. 
 2.Available fees concession for VETRII old student and contact directly for those who having  proof.