SYLLABUS

PHILOSOPHY PAPER

Unit– I: Indian Philosophy Metaphysical Problems

• Nature of Reality (Vedic and Non-Vedic).
• Nitya and Anitya Dravya/Substance.
• Nature of Self/Atma.
• Theories of Causation.
• Concept of Liberation.
• Concept of God – Proofs for its existence and relation with the world.
• Relation/Sambandh and its types.
• Akasa, Dik and Kala (Ether, Space & Time).

Unit– II: Indian Philosophy Epistemological Problems

• Definition & Nature of Prama/Cognition.
• Nature of Knowledge.
• Definition, Nature and Types of Pramanas.
• Pramanyavada, Anivtabhidhanavada, Abhihitanvayavada.
• Theories of Error.
• Problem of Meaning.

Unit – III: Indian Logic

• Nature & types of Inference in old Nyaya and Navya-Nyaya.
• Nature & types of Inference in Buddhism and Jainism.
• Vyapti- Definition, types & methods of establishing vyapti.
• Types of Hetavabhasa/fallacies of Inference.

Unit– IV: Indian Ethics

• Rta and Rna.
• Purushartha and Svadharma.
• Varnadharma & Ashramdharma.
• Pravritti & Nivratti.
• Doctrine of Karma.
• Nishkama karma & Loksangraha of Bhagwad Gita.
• Yoga Kshema, Jnana, Bhakti and Karma Yoga.
• Ashtanga Yoga.
• Triratna and Panch mahavrattas.
• Panchsheela, Upaya Kaushal, Brahma Vihar, Ashtanga Marg.

Unit– V: Contemporary Indian Thinkers

Part A

• Vivekananda – Practical Vedanta, Universal Religion.
• Aurobindo – Evolution, Mind and Supermind, Internal Yoga.
• Radhakrishnan - Intellect & Intuition, the Idealist view of life.
• M.K.Gandhi– Non-violence, Satyagraha, Swaraj, Critique of Modern Civilization, Trusteeship.

Part B

• M.N. Roy – Freedom, Ethics, Faith.
• K.C. Bhattacharya – Concept of Philosophy.
• J. Krishnamurti – Freedom from the known, Analysis of self.
• B.R. Ambedkar – Varna & the caste system, Neo-Buddhism.
• D.P. Chattopadhayaya – Materialism of Spiritualism, Concept of Reality, Man & Nature.

Unit– VI: Concept in Indian Philosophy

• Brahma.
• Maya.
• Anekantavada.
• Polytheism.
• Absolute.
• Chitta & Achitta.
• Bondage.
• Categories (Padartha).

PSYCHOLOGY PAPER

Unit – I: Biological Bases of Behaviour & Perception

Genes and Behaviour: Chromosomes Receptors, Effectors and Adjuster Mechanisms. Neural Impulse: Origin, Conduction and Measurement. Human Nervous System: Peripheral Nervous System (PNS), Central Nervous System (CNS),Neurotransmitters. Sensory Systems: Vision and Audition. Psychophysics: Concept and Methods (Classical and Modern Methods). Attention: Types and Functions Perception: Gestalt and Physiological Approaches Perceptual Organization: Gestalt, Figure and Ground, Laws of Organization. Perceptual Constancy: Size, Shape and Brightness, Illusion, Perception of Depth and Movements. Figural after effects, Perceptual Defense, Perceptual vigilance, Cognitive Styles (Field Dependence and Independence).

Unit – II: Learning and Memory

Classical Conditioning: Procedure, Phenomena and related issues. Instrumental Learning: Phenomena, Paradigm and Theoretical issues. Reinforcement: Basic Variables and Schedules. Verbal Learning: Methods and Materials, Organizational processes. Transfer of Learning. Cognitive Learning: Nature and Types. Memory Processes: Encoding, Storage, Retrieval. Stages of Memory: Sensory Memory, Short-term Memory (STM) Iconic and echoic, Long-Term Memory (LTM) Episodic, Semantic and Procedural Memory. Theories of Forgetting: Interference, Decay and Retrieval Failure.

Unit – III: Motivation, Emotion and Thinking

Basic Motivational Concepts: Instincts, Needs, Drives, Incentives, Motivational Cycle, Intrinsic & Extrinsic Motivation, Frustration of Motives. Motivational Approaches: Psychoanalytical, Ethological, S-R, Cognitive, Humanistic Approaches.Types of Motives: Biological and Social Motives. Physiological Correlates of Emotions, Positive Emotions. Theories of Emotions: James-Lange, Canon-Bard, Schachter and Singer. Conflicts: Sources and Types. Thinking: Nature and Types. Concept Formation: Types and Theories. Reasoning: Deductive and Inductive. Problem-Solving: Stages and Strategies. Creativity: Nature and Measurement.

Unit – IV: Human Abilities and Personality

Intelligence: Biological, Social, Eco-cultural determinants. Theories of Intelligence: Spearman, Thurston, Guilford, Cattell, Sternberg, Jenson, Gardener, Goleman, Das, Kar & Parrila. Measurement of Intelligence: Individual & Group Tests, Verbal and Non-Verbal tests, Performance tests. Personality: Meaning & Determinants (Biological, Psychological and Sociocultural) Trait and Type Approaches, Psychoanalytic, Neo-Freudian, Social Learning, Cognitive Approaches. Personality Assessment: Self-report inventories and Projective Tests. Self-concept, Self-esteem, & Self-Efficacy.

UNIT-V: Research Methodology and Psychological Testing

Research problem, hypothesis, variables and their operationalization, Research designs (Experimental, Ex-post Facto & Factorial). Paradigms of Research: Quantitative, Qualitative and Mixed methods. Methods of Research: Observation, Interview, Experimental, Case Studies, Field Studies, Phenomenology, Grounded Theory, Focus Group, Ethnography. Test Construction: Item Writing, Item Analysis. Test Standardization: Reliability, Validity and Norms Types of Tests: Intelligence, Aptitude, Personality, Attitude, Interest and Neuropsychological tests. Sampling & Errors in Measurement. Parametric and Non-parametric tests: Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion; Parametric Test --- You can't use shortcodes inside element ---, Correlation and Regression.

URDU PAPER

Unit – I

• Various Theories of origin of Urdu Language.
• Western Hindi and its dialects namely: Braj Bhasha, Haryanvi, Punjabi and Khari Boli.
• Arabic & Persian elements in Urdu Language.

Unit – II

• Classical genres of Urdu Poetry: Ghazal, Qasida, Marsiya, Masnavi.
• Modern genres of Urdu Poetry and their development: Muarra Nazm, Nasri Nazm and Azad Nazm.
• Sonnet, Geet and Doha.

Unit – III

• Development of Urdu Language and Literature in Deccan.
• Salient features of Deccani Language and Literature.
• Role of Quli Qutubshah, Nusrati, Wajhi, Ghawwasi and Wali in the development of Deccani Language and Literature.

Unit – IV

• Delhi School of Poetry and its salient features.
• Lucknow School of Poetry and its salient features.

• Important Poets of Delhi and Lucknow School:

  • Ghazal: Meer, Dard, Atish, Nasikh, Ghalib and Momin.
  • Qasida: Sauda, Zauq and Muneer Shikohabadi.
  • Marsiya: Meer Anis and Mirza Dabeer.
  • Masnavi: Meer Hasan, Daya Shankar Naseem and Mirza Shauq.
• Development of Jadeed Nazm in Urdu.

Unit – V

• Development of Criticism and Tahqiq in Urdu.
• Role of Rajasthan’s Urdu Poets in freedom movement.
• Rhetorics.

PHYSICS PAPER

I: Electromagnetic Theory

Electrostatics: Gauss’s Law and its applications; Laplace and Poisson equations, boundary value problems; Magnetostatics: Biot-Savart law, Ampere's theorem, electromagnetic induction; Maxwell's equations in free space and linear isotropic media; boundary conditions on fields at interfaces; Scalar and vector potentials; Gauge invariance; Electromagnetic waves in free space, dielectrics, and conductors; Reflection and refraction, polarization, Fresnel’s Law, interference, coherence, and diffraction; Dispersion relations in plasma; Lorentz invariance of Maxwell’s equations; Dynamics of charged particles in static and uniform electromagnetic fields; Radiation from moving charges, dipoles and retarded potentials.

II: Electronics

Physics of P-N junction, Diode as a circuit element, clipping and clamping, Rectification, Zener regulated power supply Transistor as a circuit element, CC, CB and CE configuration, Transistor as a switch, Feedback in amplifiers, Oscillators, FET, MOSFET and their applications, Operational amplifiers and its applications, inverting and non-inverting amplifiers, adder, integrator differentiator, wave form generator, multivibrators, comparator, Schmidt trigger. Boolean Algebra, Digital integrated circuits: Logic gates, NAND and NOR gates as building blocks, X-OR gate, Half and Full adder circuits, Karnaugh map, Flip – Flops, counters and registers.

III: Circuit Analysis

Energy sources, Active and Passive elements, Kirchhoff's laws and their applications. Four terminal networks, Z, Y and h parameters, Thevenin’s and Norton’s Theorem, Maximum Power Transfer Theorem, Superposition Theorem, Reciprocity Theorem, Miller Theorem, T and PI Network, Mean and rms values in AC circuits. LR, CR and LCR circuits- series and parallel resonance. Quality factor. Principal of transformer.

IV: Atomic & Molecular Physics

Quantum states of an electron in an atom; Electron spin; Stern-Gerlach experiment; Spectrum of Hydrogen, helium and alkali atoms; Relativistic corrections for energy levels of hydrogen; Hyperfine structure and isotopic shift; width of spectral lines; LS & JJ coupling; Zeeman, Paschen Back & Stark effect; X-ray spectroscopy; Electron spin resonance, Nuclear magnetic resonance, chemical shift; Rotational, vibrational, electronic, and Raman spectra of diatomic molecules; Frank–Condon principle and selection rules; Spontaneous and stimulated emission, Einstein A & B coefficients; Lasers, optical pumping, population inversion, rate equation.

V: Condensed Matter Physics

Crystal structure, Miller Indices, Bravais lattices; Reciprocal lattice, diffraction and the structure factor; Bonding of solids; Elastic properties, phonons, lattice specific heat; Free electron theory and electronic specific heat; Einstein and Debye model, Response and relaxation phenomena; Drude model of electrical and thermal conductivity; Boltzman transport equation, Sommerfield theory of electrical conductivity, Mathiessen’s rule, Hall effect and thermoelectric power; Origin of Atomic Magnetism, Diamagnetism, paramagnetism, and ferromagnetism; Curie, Langevin and Quantum theories of magnetism, Electron motion in a periodic potential, band theory of metals, Kronig-Penny model, Effective mass, concept of holes, insulators and semiconductors; Superconductivity, type– I and type- II superconductors, BCS theory, DC and AC Josephson Effects, Semiconductor: laws of mass action, Impurity conductivity, Recombination mechanism, Photo conductivity and Photo luminescence.

SYLLABUS

PHILOSOPHY PAPER

UNIT-I: Western Philosophy Metaphysical Theories

• Monism, Dualism & Pluralism.
• Idealism, Realism, Neo-Realism.
• Materialism.
• Nominalism, Essentialism, Atomism.
• Rationalism, Empiricism, Logical Positivism.
• Existentialism, Phenomenology & Pragmatism.

UNIT-II: Western Philosophy Metaphysical Problems

• Appearance & Reality.
• Being & Becoming.
• Concept of God- Nature & Proofs for its existence.
• Problem of Universal & Particular.
• Phenomena & Noumena.
• Problem of Personal Identity.
• Causation. 8. Matter, Mind & Self.

UNIT -III: Western Philosophy Epistemological Problems

• Definition and Nature of Knowledge.
• Sources of Knowledge.
• Possibility of Knowledge: Scepticism & Agnosticism.
• Theories of Truth– Self- evidence, Correspondence, Coherence, Pragmatic and Semantic Theories.
• A Priori Knowledge, Analytic & Synthetic, Necessary & Contingent, Synthetic a priori.
• Problems of Scientific Experience: Induction, Deduction, Causality, Probability.
• Theories of Meaning– Picture Theory, Language- Game Theory, Verifiability Theory, Pragmatic Theory. 8. Problem of Induction.

UNIT -IV: Western Ethics

• Concept of Summon Bonum.
• Good, Right, Justice.
• Duty and Obligation.
• Cardinal Virtues.
• Eudaimonism, Hedonism and Utilitarianism.
• Ethical Realism and Intuitionism.
• Problem of Evil.
• Theories of Punishment & Types of Punishment.
• Ethical cognitivism and Non-cognitivism.
• Deontological Ethics.
• Emotivism, Prescriptivism, Naturalism & Pragmatism.

UNIT-V: Western Logic

• Inductive and Deductive Reasoning.
• Nature of Proposition.
• Truth and Validity.
• Categorical Syllogism.
• Laws of Thought.
• Classification of Propositions.
• Square of Opposition.
• Venn Diagram.
• Formal & Informal Fallacies.

UNIT-VI: Western Advanced Logic

• Truth- Functions and Propositional Logic.
• Quantification and Rules of Quantification.
• Decision Procedures.
• Proving Validity and Invalidity.
• Argument and Argument Form.
• Axiomatic System, Consistency, Completeness.
• Set Theory and Relations.

UNIT-VII: Contemporary Concepts

• Feminism- Historical Development and its different trends in Indian and Western Tradition.

• Philosophy of Science- Nature of Scientific Thought

  1. Scientific Method
  2. Realism and Holism
  3. Structuralism and Post-Modernism
• Business Ethics
• Environmental and Bio-Medico Ethics
• Cyber Ethics
• Human Rights and Social Disparities

PSYCHOLOGY PAPER

Unit -1: Psychopathology and Clinical Psychology

Concept of Normality and Pathology.

Classification of Mental disorders: DSM-V and ICD-10.

Causes of Abnormality: Biological, Psychological and socio-cultural.

Clinical Disorders: Anxiety Disorder (Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder); Mood Disorders (Depression, Bipolar disorder), Schizophrenia; Types, Etiology and Clinical picture; Personality and Substance related disorders. Types, Etiology and Clinical picture.

Mental Health: Complete Mental health Model (Emotional, Psychological and Social well-being), Mental health Promotion.

Unit – II: Social Psychology

Social Psychology: Nature, Approaches and Methods.

Social Cognition: Person Perception, Self-Perception, Social Perception.

Attitude: Nature, Formation, Measurement and Theories of Attitude Change.

Group Processes: Group Formation, Group Effectiveness and Group Cohesiveness, Group Dynamics, Cooperation / Competition.

Leadership: Nature, Types, Functions and Theories of Leadership.

Altruism and Aggression.

Environmental Psychology: Human environment relationship, Environmental effects on human behavior, Crowding Personal Space and Density, Pollution (Noise, Air, Water, etc.), Natural disasters, promoting pro-environmental behavior.

Unit – III: Educational and Counselling Psychology

Educational Psychology: Nature, Scope, Models and Measures of Effective Teaching.

Exceptional Children: Gifted, Physically and Mentally challenged, Problem Children.

Culture, Teaching and Learning: Role of Socio-economic status and ethnicity Language differences and bilingualism and Multicultural education.

Counseling: Nature, Goals and Principles, Roles and Functions of Counselors and their ProfessionalTraining.

Approaches to Counseling: Directive, Non-Directive, Behaviouristic, Humanistic, Existential, Gestalt andEclectic.

Techniques of Guidance: Group Guidance, Role Playing, Career Counseling, Case Study and Interview.

Unit – IV: Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Industrial Psychology: Nature, Scope and Methods, Job Analysis and Personnel Selection. Training and Development: Principles and Methods, Job Evaluation, Performance Appraisal.

Motivation and Work: Theories of Work Motivation-Maslow, Herzberg, Alderfer, McGregor and Vroom.

Leadership: Theories of Leadership, Job Satisfaction and Industrial Morale.

Work and Environment: Work and Fatigue, Man-Machine System, Human Engineering, Equipment Design, Environment Design, Industrial Accidents and Safety.

Management of Organizational Behaviour: Leadership and Management, Decision Making, Communication, Group Dynamics. Organizational Psychology: Types of Organizations, Systems Approach, Behavioral Approaches,Socialization and Organizational Climate.

Unit- V: Recent Trends in Psychology

Cognitive Psychology: Consciousness; Frames, Functions and States of consciousness. Representation of Knowledge; Semantic organization of knowledge and theories of visual representation. Language; Basic Structure, Linguistic Hierarchy, Psycholinguistics.

Positive Psychology, Human Character- Strengths and virtues, happiness and well-being. Positive cognitive states; self-efficacy, Hope, Mindfulness, wisdom and courage. Resilience.

Indian Psychology and Indigenous approaches: Mind and Personality; Ego and Ahankara, Advait Vedantic Model, Buddhist Model, Sri Aurobindo's perspective.

Health psychology; Bio-psychosocial Model, Work, Stress and Health, Health Promotion.

URDU PAPER

Unit– I

Various kinds of Urdu Prose:

• Dastan, Novel and Drama.
• Short Story, Essays and Biography.
• Khutoot Nigari, Inshaiya Tazkira Nigari and Khaka Nigari.

Unit – II

Urdu Prose in Northern India:

• Fort William College.
• Delhi College.
• Aligarh Movement.

Unit– III

Socio-reformative aspect of Urdu Literature:

• 1857, Urdu Literature and Journalism.
• Role of Urdu Poetry in Freedom Movements.
• Progressive Movement.

Unit– IV

Urdu Prose - Fictions:

• Dastan

  1. Bagh-o-Bahar by Meer Amman
  2. Fasanai Ajaib by Rajab Ali Baig Suroor

• Novel

  1. Tobatunnasooh by Nazir Ahmed.
  2. Umravjan by Mirza Hadi Ruswa
  3. Godan by Prem Chand

• Short Story

  1. Wardat by Prem Chand
  2. Annadata by Krishna Chander
  3. Manto Ke Numainda Afsane (S.H. Manto) Edited by Athar Parvez.

Unit– V

Urdu Prose - Non-Fictions:

• Nairange-Khayal by M.H. Azad.
• Intekhab-e-Mehdi Ifadi published by U.P. Urdu Academy.
• Mazameen-e-Sir Sayed by Ale Ahmed Suroor.
• Yadgar-e-Ghalib by Hali.
• Ghubar-e-Khatir by Abul Kalam Azad.
• Mazameen-e-Rasheed by Rasheed Ahmed Siddiqui.
• Abe Gum by Mushtaq Yusufi.

PHYSICS PAPER

I. Mathematical Methods of Physics

Dimensional analysis; Vector algebra and vector calculus; Linear algebra, matrices, Cayley Hamilton theorem, eigen value problems; Linear differential equations; Special functions (Hermite, Bessel, Laguerre and Legendre); Fourier series, Fourier and Laplace transforms; Elements of complex analysis; Elementary ideas about tensors; Introductory group theory; Elements of computational techniques: roots of functions, interpolation, extrapolation, integration by trapezoid and Simpson’s rule, solution of first order differential equations using Runge-Kutta method; Finite difference methods; Elementary probability theory, random variables, binomial, Poisson and normal distributions.

II. Classical Mechanics

Newton’s laws; Phase space dynamics, stability analysis; Central-force motion; Kepler’s laws, Gravitational field and potentials; Two-body collisions, scattering in laboratory and centre-of-mass frames; Rigid body dynamics, Angular momentum, moment of inertia tensor, non-inertial frames and pseudoforces; Variational principle, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalisms and equations of motion; Poisson brackets and canonical transformations; Symmetry, invariance and conservation laws, cyclic coordinates; Periodic motion, small oscillations and normal modes; Damped harmonic oscillations, Driven harmonic oscillations; Waves in media, Superposition of waves; Special theory of relativity, Lorentz transformations, relativistic kinematics and mass– energy equivalence. Kinematics of moving fluids: Bernouli’s theorem, Viscosity, Surface tension.

III. Quantum Mechanics

Wave-particle duality; Wave functions in coordinate and momentum representations; Commutators and Heisenberg's uncertainty principle; Matrix representation; Dirac’s bra and ket notation; Schroedinger equation (time-dependent and time-independent); Eigen value problems such as particle-in-a-box, harmonic oscillator, etc.; Tunneling through a barrier; Motion in a central potential; Orbital angular momentum, Angular momentum algebra, spin; Addition of angular momenta; Hydrogen atom, spin-orbit coupling, fine structure; Time-independent perturbation theory and applications; Variational method; WKB approximation; Time dependent perturbation theory and Fermi's Golden Rule; Selection rules; Semi-classical theory of radiation; Elementary theory of scattering, phase shifts, partial waves, Born approximation; Identical particles, Pauli's exclusion principle, spin-statistics connection; Relativistic quantum mechanics: Klein Gordon and Dirac equations.

IV.Thermodynamic and Statistical Physics

Laws of thermodynamics and their consequences; Thermodynamic potentials, Production of low temperature and its applications; Maxwell relations; Chemical potential, phase equilibria; Phase space, micro- and macro states; Micro canonical, canonical and grand-canonical ensembles and partition functions; Free Energy and connection with thermodynamic quantities; First and second-order phase transitions; Classical and quantum statistics, ideal Fermi and Bose gases; Principle of detailed balance; Blackbody radiation and Planck's distribution law; Bose-Einstein condensation; Random walk and Brownian motion; Introduction to non-equilibrium processes; Diffusion equation.

V. Nuclear and Particle Physics

Basic nuclear properties: size, shape, charge distribution, spin and parity; Binding energy, semi-empirical mass formula; Liquid drop model; Fission and fusion; Nature of the nuclear force, form of nucleon-nucleon potential; Charge-independence and charge-symmetry of nuclear forces; Isospin; Deuteron problem; Evidence of shell structure, single- particle shell model, its validity and limitations; Rotational spectra; Elementary ideas of alpha, beta and gamma decays and their selection rules; Nuclear reactions, reaction mechanisms, compound nuclei and direct reactions; Classification of fundamental forces; Elementary particles (quarks, baryons, mesons, leptons); Spin and parity assignments, isospin, strangeness; Gell-Mann-Nishijima formula; C, P, and T invariance and applications of symmetry arguments to particle reactions, parity nonconservation in weak interaction; Particle accelerators and detectors.

STATISTICS PAPER

Unit 1: Multivariate Analysis and Linear Models

Multivariate normal distribution and its properties. Random sampling from multivariate normal distribution. Maximum likelihood estimators of parameters, distribution of sample mean vector. Wishart matrix – its distribution and properties, distribution of sample generalized variance, null and non-null distribution of multiple correlation coefficients. Hotelling’s T2 and its sampling distribution, application in test on mean vector for one and more multivariate normal population and also on equality of components of a mean vector in multivariate normal population. Classification problem: Standards of good classification, procedure of classification based on multivariate normal distributions. Principal components, dimension reduction, canonical variates and canonical correlation — definition, use, estimation and computation. Linear Models: Theory of linear estimation, Gauss-Markov linear models, estimable functions, error and estimation space, normal equations and least square estimators, estimation of error variance, estimation with correlated observations, properties of least square estimators, generalized inverse of a matrix and solution of normal equations, variances and covariances of least square estimators.

Unit 2: Demography and Vital Statistics

Sources of demographic data, census, registration, ad-hoc surveys, Hospital records, Demographic profiles of the Indian Census. Complete life table and its main features, Uses of life table. Makehams and Gompertz curves. Abridged life tables. Stable and stationary populations. Measurement of Fertility: Crude birth rate, General fertility rate, Age specific birth rate, Total fertility rate, Gross reproduction rate, Net reproduction rate. Measurement of Mortality: Crude death rate, Standardized death rates, Agespecific death rates, Infant Mortality rate, Death rate by cause. Internal migration and its measurement, migration models, concept of international migration. Net migration. International and postcensal estimates. Decennial population census in India.

Unit 3: Econometrics

Nature of econometrics, the general linear model (GLM) and its extensions, ordinary least squares (OLS) estimation and prediction, generalized least squares (GLS) estimation and prediction, heteroscedastic disturbances, pure and mixed estimation. Auto correlation, its consequences and tests. Theil BLUS procedure, estimation and prediction, multi-collinearity problem, its implications and tools for handling the 2 problem, ridge regression. Linear regression and stochastic regression, instrumental variable estimation, errors in variables, autoregressive linear regression, lagged variables, distributed lag models, estimation of lags by OLS method, Koyck’s geometric lag model. Simultaneous linear equations model and its generalization, identification problem, restrictions on structural parameters, rank and order conditions. Estimation in simultaneous equations model, recursive systems, 2 SLS estimators, limited information estimators, k-class estimators, 3 SLS estimator, full information maximum likelihood method, prediction and simultaneous confidence intervals.

Unit 4: Applied Statistics

Index Numbers: Price relatives and quantity or volume relatives, Link and chain relatives composition of index numbers; Laspeyre's, Paasches’, Marshal Edgeworth and Fisher index numbers; chain base index number, tests for index number, Construction of index numbers of wholesale and consumer prices. Demand analysis, Income Distribution-Pareto and Engel curves. Time Series Analysis: Economic time series, different components, illustration, additive and multiplicative models, determination of trend, seasonal and cyclical fluctuations. Time-series as discrete parameter stochastic process, auto covariance and autocorrelation functions and their properties. Exploratory time Series analysis, tests for trend and seasonality, exponential and moving average smoothing. Holt and Winters smoothing, forecasting based on smoothing. Detailed study of the stationary processes: (1) moving average (MA), (2) auto regressive (AR), (3) ARMA and (4) AR integrated MA (ARIMA) models. Box-Jenkins models, choice of AR and MA periods. Discussion (without proof) of estimation of mean, auto covariance and autocorrelation functions under large sample theory, estimation of ARIMA model parameters. Spectral analysis of weakly stationary process, periodogram and correlogram analyses.

Unit 5: Statistical Quality Control Operations Research

Quality Control: Statistical process and product control: Quality of a product, need for quality control, basic concept of process control, process capability and product control, general theory of control charts, causes of variation in quality, control limits, sub grouping summary of out of control criteria, charts for attributes p chart, np chart, cchart, V chart, charts for − variables: 𝑋̅,R,( 𝑋̅ ,R) and ( 𝑋̅ ,σ) charts. Basic concepts of process monitoring and control; process capability and process optimization. General theory and review of control charts for attribute and variable data; O.C. and A.R.L. of control charts; Acceptance sampling plans for attributes inspection; single and double sampling plans and their properties; plans for inspection by variables for one-sided and two sided specifications. Operations Research: Transportation and assignment problems. Bellman’s principle of optimality, general formulation, computational methods and application of dynamic programming to LPP. Decision-making in the face of competition, two-person games, pure and mixed strategies, existence of solution and uniqueness of value in zero-sum games, finding solutions in 2x2, 2xm and mxn games. Analytical structure of inventory 3 problems, EOQ formula of Harris, its sensitivity analysis and extensions allowing quantity discounts and shortages. Queuing models – specification and effectiveness measures. Steady-state solutions of M/M/1 and M/M/c models with associated distributions of queue-length and waiting time. PERT and CPM – basic concepts. Probability of project completion.

Unit 6: Survival Analysis and Numerical Analysis

Concept of time, order and random censoring, likelihood in the distributions – exponential, gamma, Weibull, lognormal, Pareto, Linear failure rate, inference for these distribution. Life tables, failure rate, mean residual life and their elementary classes and their properties. Estimation of survival function – actuarial estimator, Kaplan – Meier estimator, estimation under the assumption of IFR/DFR, tests of exponentiality against non-parametric classes, total time on test. Two sample problem – Gehan test, log rank test. Semi-parametric regression for failure rate – Cox’s proportional hazards model with one and several covariates, rank test for the regression coefficient. Competing risk model, parametric and non-parametric inference for this model. Numerical Analysis: Finite differences of different orders: , E and D operators, factorial representation of a polynomial, separation of symbols, sub-division of intervals, differences of zero. Concept of interpolation and extrapolation: Newton Gregory's forward and backward interpolation formulae for equal intervals, divided differences and their properties, Newton's formula for divided difference, Lagrange’s formula for unequal intervals, central difference formula due to Gauss, Sterling and Bessel, concept of error terms in interpolation formula. Inverse interpolation: Different methods of inverse interpolation. Numerical differentiation: Trapezoidal, Simpson’s one-third and three-eight rule and Waddles rule. Summation of Series: Whose general term (i) is the first difference of a function (ii) is in geometric progression. Numerical solutions of differential equations: Euler's Method, Milne’s Method, Picard’s Method and Runge-Kutta Method.

SOCIOLOGY PAPER

Unit I: Social Research

• Social Survey and Social Research: Meaning and Types; Scientific Method.
• Issues of Objectivity/Value Neutrality, Biases, Subjectivity and issues of Ethics in Social Research.
• Model, Paradigm and Theory Building in Sociological Research.
• Research Design: Meaning and Types.
• Hypothesis: Meaning, Nature and Types.
• Sampling: Meaning and Types.
• Techniques of Data Collection: Observation, Interview, Schedule, Questionnaire.
• Methods of Data Collection: Case Study Method, Content Analysis, Cultural study Approach, Discourse Analysis, Ethnography.

Unit II: Perspectives on Indian Society

• Rural Studies: M.N. Srinivas, S.C. Dube and Andre Beteille.
• Urban Studies: MSA Rao, V.S. D'Souza, Meera Kosambi.
• Tribal Studies: K.S. Singh, S. L. Doshi, Verginius Xaxa.
• Gender Studies: Neera Desai, Sharmila Rege, Beena Agarwal.
• Development of Sociology in India: Indological and Textual Perspective. Structural-Functional Perspective. Marxian Perspective. Civilizational Perspective. Synthesis of Textual and Field Views. Subaltern Perspective.

Unit III: Sociological Theories

Meaning, nature and types of Sociological Theory, StructuralFunctionalism, Neo- Functionalism, Conflict Theory, Marxian Theory, Neo-Marxism, Phenomenology, Ethnomethodology, Symbolic-Interactionism, Feminism, Structuralism, Structuration, Post- Structuralism, Post-Modernism.

ZOOLOGY PAPER

Unit 1: Cellular Organization and Molecular Biology

• Structure and function of cell and cytoplasmic constituents: Structure of nucleus, mitochondria, Golgi bodies, endoplasmic reticulum, lysosomes and ribosomes. Cell cycle and cell division.
• Membrane structure and function: Structure of model membrane, Lipid bilayer and membrane protein, diffusion, osmosis, ion channels, Active transport membrane pumps, mechanism of solving and regulations of intracellular transport, Electrical properties of membrane.
• Structure and types of nucleic acids.
• DNA replication, repair and recombination (Unit of replication, enzymes involved, replication origin and replication fork, fidelity of replication, extra chromosomal replicons, DNA damage and repair mechanisms, homologous and site-specific recombination).
• RNA synthesis and processing (transcription factors and machinery, formation of initiation complex, transcription activator and repressor, RNA polymerases, capping, elongation, and termination, RNA processing, RNA editing, splicing, and polyadenylation, structure and function of different types of RNA, RNA transport).
• Protein synthesis and processing (Ribosome, formation of initiation complex, initiation factors and their regulation, elongation and elongation factors, termination, genetic code, aminoacylation of tRNA, tRNA-identity, aminoacyl tRNA synthetase, and translational proof-reading, translational inhibitors, Posttranslational modification of proteins).
• Control of gene expression at transcription and translation level (regulating the expression of phages, viruses, prokaryotic and eukaryotic genes, role of chromatin in gene expression and gene silencing).

Unit 2: Cell Cell Communication

• Cellular communication: Regulation of hematopoiesis, general principles of cell communication, cell adhesion and roles of different adhesion molecules, gap junctions, extracellular matrix, integrins, neurotransmission and its regulation.
• Cell signaling: Hormones and their receptors, cell surface receptor, signaling through G-protein coupled receptors, signal transduction pathways, second messengers, regulation of signaling pathways, bacterial and plant twocomponent systems, light signaling in plants, bacterial chemotaxis and quorum sensing.
• Cancer: Changes in progenitor cells, oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, cancer and the cell cycle, virus-induced cancer, metastasis, interaction of cancer cells with normal cells, apoptosis, therapeutic interventions of uncontrolled cell growth.

Unit 3: Biological Techniques and Biotechnology

• Microscopic techniques: Light microscopy, Confocal, Florescence, Phase contrast, Electron and Atomic force microscopes and images processing methods in microscopy.
• Histochemical staining of Nucleic acids and Enzymes. Antibody generation, ELISA, RIA, Blotting techniques, Immunocytochemical techniques, FISH, GISH.
• Radiolabelling Techniques; Types and properties of Radio isotopes, Tracer techniques, Autoradiography and safety guidelines.
• Electrophoresis, Centrifugation, Chromatography, Colorimetry Spectrophotometry.
• Isolation and purification of RNA , DNA (genomic and plasmid) and proteins. Different separation methods.
• Analysis of RNA, DNA and proteins by one and two dimensional gel electrophoresis, Isoelectric focusing gels.
• Molecular cloning of DNA & RNA fragments in bacterial and eukaryotic systems.
• Expression of recombinant proteins using bacterial, animal and plant vectors.
• Isolation of specific nucleic acid sequences, Generation of genomic and cDNA libraries.
• Plasmid, phage, cosmid, BAC and YAC vectors.
• In vitro mutagenesis and deletion techniques, gene knock out in bacterial and eukaryotic organisms.
• Protein sequencing methods, detection of post translation modification of proteins. DNA sequencing methods, strategies for genome sequencing.
• Methods for analysis of gene expression at RNA and protein level, large scale expression, such as micro array based techniques.
• Isolation, separation and analysis of carbohydrate and lipid molecules.
• RFLP, RAPD and AFLP techniques.
• Statistical applications in Biology – Mean, Median, Mode, Student's 't' test, Chi-square test, Standard Deviation. Correlation and Regression, Variance and Analysis of Variance. Computer applications in biology– fundamentals of computers.

Unit 4: Animal Ecology Biodiversity and Wild life Studies

• Environment - Biotic and Abiotic Components, Population and its Ecology: Characteristics of population , growth curves, regulation. Life history strategies, concept of meta population, demes and dispersal, interdemic, extinction, age structured populations.
• Population, interspecific and intraspecific relationships.
• Community ecology and succession, concept of ecosystem.
• Biogeochemical cycles. Limiting factors. Concepts of habitat and ecological niche.
• Major biomes and their communities and Biogeography.
• Pollution - its control and management, Biodegradation and Bioremediation.
• Concepts, principles and types of biodiversity.
• Major Biodiversity areas and hotspot in India.
• Conservation and major wild life sanctuaries in Rajasthan.
• Rare, Endangered species or Threatened species and their conservation strategies.

Unit 5: Human Physiology

• Chemistry of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids. Enzymes and hormones. Biological oxidation. Metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids.
• Cell Physiology- Structure, types and mechanism of muscle contraction. Structure of neuron and transmission of axonic and synaptic nerve impulse.
• Functions of sensory organs concerned with vision, sound perception, taste, smell and touch.
• Physiology of Gastrointestinal tract: Contractility, Secretion of digestive juices, GI hormones. Mechanism of digestion and absorption.
• Physiology of Respiration: Pulmonary ventilation and gaseous exchange.
• Structure and Circulation of Blood: Blood structure and functions, blood groups, clotting of blood, elementary idea of immunology. Structure and functions of the heart, Cardiac Cycle, Heart Beat, and its chemical regulation.
• Physiology of Excretion: Kidney structure, urine formation, counter current mechanism, regulation of electrolyte and water balance of the body.
• Endocrine Physiology: Structure, functions of Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Adrenal, Islets of langerhans and pineal gland.
• Physiology of Reproduction: Structure and hormones of Ovary & Testis. Hormonal control of gametogenesis and menstrual cycle.

MUSIC (VOCAL) PAPER

UNIT-I

Contribution of Scholars and their textual tradition: Bharat, Dattil, Matanga, Narad, Jaydev, Sharangdeva, Sudhakalash, Nanyadev, Parshvdev, Lochan, Maharana Kumbha, Ramamatya, Pundarik-vitthal, Somnath, Damodar, Vyankatmakhi, Ahobal, Hridaya Narain Deva, Sriniwas, Pt. Bhatkhande, Pt. V.D. Paluskar, Pt. Omkarnath Thakur, K.C.D. Brihaspati, Dr. Premlata Sharma.

Contribution of Trinity- Tyagraja, Muttuswami Dikshitara, Shyama Shastri.

Life sketch & Contribution of Great Vocalist- Tansen, Amir Khusrou, Bade Gulam Ali khan, Ut. Faiyaz Khan, Pt. Bhimsen Joshi, Vinayak Rao Patwardhan, Abdul Karim Khan, Ut. Alladiya Khan, Malikarjun Mansur, Raja Bhaiya Puch wale, Dagar Bandhu, Keshar Bai Kerkar, Ut. Amir Khan, Ut. Aman Ali Khan, Begum Akhtar, Kumar Gandharv, Kishori Amonkar, Pt. Jasraj, Girija Devi, M.S Subbulakshmi, Lata Mangeshkar.

UNIT-II

Historical study of Jati-Gayan, Prabandh, Dhruva, Dhrupad, Khayal, Dhamar, Thumri, Tappa, Tarana, Chaturang, Trivat, Dadra, Sadra, Lakshangeet, Sargam Geet, Ragmala, Gazal and Qawwali.

Study of the tradition and speciality of different Gharana's of Vocal Music- Dhruvpad, Khayal and Thumri.

Detail study of Classification of Raga from Ancient to Modern period. Time Theory (Samay-Siddhant) of Hindustani Music.

Knowledge about Ashtang Gayki, Khand-meru or Merukhand Swarprastar and NashtUddisht Kriya.

UNIT-III

Comparative and Critical study of following Ragas- Bhupali-Deskar, KamodChhayanut, Hamir-Kedar, Shyam kalyan-Shuddh Sarang, Tilak kamod-Des, BageshariRageshri, Bhimpalasi-Patdeep, Aasavri-Jounpuri, Malkouns-Chandrkouns, BhatiyarBhankhar, Darbari-Adana, Miyan ki Todi-Multani, Miyan malhar-Bahar.

Study of Ragas according to Ragang

a) Kalyan - Shyam Kalyan, Puriya-Kalyan, Shuddh Kalyan.

b) Bilawal- Alhaiya Bilawal Yamani Bilawal, Devgiri Bilawal, Sarparda Bilawal.

c) Sarang- Madhyamad Sarang, Mian-ki-Sarang, LankDahan Sarang.

d) Bhairav- Ahir Bhairav, Nat Bhairav, Shivmat Bhairav.

e) Kanhada- Nayaki Kanhada, Kaunsi Kanhada, Abhogi Kanhada

f) Khamaj- Jaijaiwanti, Tilang, Jhinjoti.

g) Malhar- Surdasi-Malhar, Ramdasi Malhar, Megh Malhar

h) Bihag- Bihagda, Nat Bihag, Maru Bihag.

i) Kouns- Jogkouns, Madhukouns, Chandrakouns.

j) Todi- Gurjari Todi, Bhupal Todi, Multani.

k) Purvi- Shree, Basant, Paraj.

l) Marwa- Sohni, Puriya, Bhatiyar.

General study of all Ashray Raga. Study of Rag: Yaman, Durga, Shankra, Nand, Hindol, Hansdhwani, Vrindavni, Sarang, Goud-Sarang, Gorakh-kalyan, Jog, Puriya- Dhanashree, Lalit, Vibhas, Gunkali, Jogiya, Kalingda, Ramkali, Gouri, Hanskinkini, Narayni, Desi, Kalawati, Madhuwanti, Bilaskhani.

UNIT-IV

Margi and Deshi Taal, ‘Das Pranas of Taal’, Hindustani and Karnatic Taal system.

Comparative and critical study of following Taal- Pashto, Teevra, Rudra, Mani, Ektal, Choutal, Sooltal, Shoolfaqta, Adachoutal, Deepchandi, Dhamar, Jhumra, Gaj-jhampa, Punjabi, Jatt-Tal, Shikhar, Matt-Tal, Laxmi, Brahm Tal.

Tunning of Tanpura, Tabla, Pakhawaj and their technique. Study of Harmonics (Swayambhu swara) generated by Tanpura. General idea about various ‘Baaz’ of Tabla.

Study of Indian Music Education System from Ancient to Modern Period. Gharana and Institutional education system. Heredity and Environment in Music.

UNIT-V

Major Indian Classical music Conferences and Awards in India.

Contribution of Sangeet Natak Akademi, Doordarshan and All India Radio for the Development of Music. Knowledge of works and financial support schemes provided by the Government of India, Ministry of Culture and various academies for the Music sector.

Elementory Knowledge of main Classical Dances of India- Bharatnatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Manipuri, Oddissi, Satriya, Kuchipudi and Mohiniattam.

General Study of the Folk Music of various regions with special reference to Rajasthani folk Music. Influence of Folk Music on Indian Classical Music & viceversa

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION PAPER

1. Evolution and Development of Indian Public Administration:

Kautilya, British Legacy, Constitutional Framework, Parliamentary Democracy and Federalism, Salient Features of Indian Administration.

2. Union Government and Administration:

The President, The Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Central Secretariat, Cabinet Secretariat, Prime Minister’s Office, Cabinet Committees, (IRDA) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority, (TRAI) Telecom Regularity Authority of India Union-State Relations- Legislative, Administrative and Financial.

3. State Administration:

The Governor, the Chief Minister and Council of Minister, Chief Secretary, State Secretariat, Directorates and Field Organizations. Divisional Commissioner, Role of District Collector, Revenue Administration, Law & Order Administration, Development Administration.

4. Local Self Government- Urban and Rural:

Meaning, Evolution and Development, Features of 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts, Organization and Functions of Urban and Rural Local Bodies, Major Challenges and Role in Modern Times.

5. Personnel Administration:

Features and Constitutional Framework of Civil Services, Classification Recruitment, Training, Promotion and Capacity Building, Conduct and Discipline, Neutrality and Anonymity. Commitment, Professional Associations and Unionism. Classification of Indian civil services, Recruitment, Recruitment Agencies- U.P.S.C.

6. Financial Administration:

Preparation, Enactment and Execution of Budget, Parliamentary Committees, Parliamentary Control over Finance, Comptroller and Auditor General of India, Role of Ministry of Finance. Monetary & Fiscal Policies Public, Borrowings and Public Debts.

7. Economic Policy and Planning:

Salient features, Economic Policy since Independence, Mixed Economy and Industrial Policies, New Economic Policy and Disinvestment Policy, Economic Planning in India, Decentralized Planning, NITI Aayog, National Development Council, Public Sector Enterprises in India, Types, Features and their relative problem areas, Impact of Liberalization, Privatization & Globalization (LPG).

8. Accountability and Control:

Administrative Accountability and Responsiveness, Legislative, Executive and Judicial Control over Administration, Lokpal and Lokayukta, Jan Sunwai.

9. Issues in Indian Administration:

Minister-Civil Servant Relationship, Generalists versus Specialists. Ethics, Law and Order AdministrationRole of Central and State Agencies in tackling Insurgency, Terrorism and Corruption, Cyber Crimes, Administrative Reforms in India, Issues and Problems, Citizens Charter, Service Delivery, Right to Information, Role of Civil Society.

10. Social Administration:

Social Welfare and Social Justice, Social Change, Welfare Boards- Centre and State, Major Sectors- Education and Health, Role of Non-Government Organizations and Self-Help Groups in socio-economic development, Reservation Policy.

MATHS PAPER

1- Special Functions:

Hypergeometric, Confluent Hypergeometric Functions and their properties. Bessel, Legendre Function/Polynomial of first kind and their properties. Hermite, Laguerre Polynomials and their properties.

2- Integral Transforms:

Laplace, Inverse Laplace transform and their properties. Fourier transform, Inverse Fourier transform and their properties, Hankel, Mellin transform and their properties.

3- Differential and Integral Equations:

Classification of Second Order Partial Differential Equations, Green’s Functions, Sturm-Liouville Boundary Value Problems, Cauchy’s Problems and Characteristics. Calculus of variation- Variation of a functional, Euler-Lagrange's equation, Necessary and sufficient condition for extrema, Variational method for Boundary Value Problems in ordinary and partial differential equations. Integral Equations of first and second kind of Fredholm and Volterra type, solution by successive substitutions and successive approximations.

4- Metric spaces and Topology:

Metric spaces, compactness, Connectedness, Topological spaces, closed sets, closure, Dense set, Neighbourhood. Interior, exterior and boundary points, Accumulation points and derived sets. Bases and sub-bases. First and Second Countable spaces, Separable spaces, Separation axioms, compactness, continuous functions and compact sets, connected spaces.

5- Differential Geometry:

Curves in space (Osculating, Normal and rectifying planes, Serret-Frenet formulae, curvature, torsion, circle of curvature and sphere of curvature), Envelopes, curves on sufaces.

6- Tensors:

Covariant, Contravariant and Mixed tensors, Invariants and algebraic properties of tensors. Contraction of tensors, Quotient Law of tensors. Fundamental and Associated tensors, Christoffel symbols, Covariant differentiation of tensors.

7- Mechanics:

D’Alembert’s Principle, Moment and Product of inertia, Motion in two-dimensions. Lagrange’s equations of Motion, Euler’s Equations of Motion, Motion of a top.

8- Numerical Analysis:

Interpolation, Difference schemes, Lagrange's interpolation, Numerical differentiation and integration. Numerical solution by Bisection, Secant, Regula-Falsi and Newton’s Methods, Roots of polynominal. Linear Equation – Direct Methods (Jacobi, Gauss and Siedal Method).

9- Operations Research:

Simplex methods, Duality, Degeneracy, Revised Simplex Method, Integer Programming Problems, Assignment and Transportation Problems, Game Theory– Two person zero sum game, Inventories- Single item deterministic inventory models with finite replacement, simple probabilistic models.

10- Mathematical Statistics:

Probability, Conditional Probability, Addition and Multiplication theorems of probability, Baye’s Theorem, Expectations, Moment Generating Function, Probability Distributions: Binomial, Poisson, Uniform and Normal, Correlation and Regression, Line of Regressions.

GEOGRAPHY PAPER

PART: I- ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY

Unit – I

Economic Geography: Spatial organisation and classification of economies, Factors affecting spatial organization of economic activities; primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary, Classification of resources, Forest, power and mineral resources, Conservation of resources, World energy crisis, Globalisation and its impact on world economy and Major regional trade blocks and their economic integration.

Unit – II

Agricultural Geography: Nature, scope and development of agriculture geography, Agriculture typology; agricultural systems of the world, Selected agricultural concepts and their measurements; agricultural productivity and efficiency, cropping pattern, crop concentration, crop diversification, cropping intensity and degree of commercialization, Concept and techniques of delimitation of agricultural regions, Von Thunen's model of land use planning and Green Revolution.

Unit – III

Industrial and Transport Geography: Nature, scope and development in industrial geography, Factors of localization of manufacturing industries, Classification of industries; Resource based and footloose industries, Theories of industrial location: A. Weber, August Losch, D. M. Smith, Tord Palander and E. M. Hoover, Industrial regions of the world and Major industrial hazards. Models of transport development, Structural analysis of transport network, Measure of accessibility and connectivity, Transport cost and spatial patterns of flow.

Unit-IV

Regional Planning:

Typology of Regions, Regional concept in geography and its application to planning, Concept of planning region, Conceptual and theoretical framework of regional planning, Regional hierarchy, Methods of regional delineation, Theories of Regional Development, Concept of development, Indicators of development and Regional imbalances

PART: II- POPULATION AND SETTLEMENT GEOGRAPHY

Unit – V

Population Geography: Nature, scope and development of population geography, Population components and characteristics, Patterns of world population distribution, growth and density, Policy issues, Migration; types, causes and consequences, Patterns and processes of migration, Population theories; Malthus, Marx, Sadler and Ricardo, Demographic transition model, Population-resource regions, Gender discrimination and empowerment of women.

Unit – VI

Settlement Geography: Site, situation, types, size, spacing and internal morphology of rural and urban settlements, Ecological processes of urban growth, Spatial pattern and distribution of urban centres, Rural-urban fringe, City-region, Settlement systems, Primate city, Rank-size rule, Settlement hierarchy; Christaller's central place theory; August Losch's theory of market centres and Concepts of smart city.

PART – III SOCIO-CULTURAL AND POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY

Unit – VII

Socio-Cultural Geography: Nature and scope of social geography, Social structure and social processes, Elements of social geography: ethnicity, tribe, dialect, language, caste and religion and Concept of social well-being. Nature and scope of cultural geography, Concept of culture-areas and cultural regions, Cultural regions of the world, Theories of tribal groups, Environment impact on dwelling places as cultural expressions and Problems arising due to cultural diffusion, racism and terrorism.

Unit – VIII

Political Geography: Definition and scope of political geography, Geopolitics, Global strategic views, Concept of nation, state and nation-state, Boundaries and frontiers, Capital cities and core areas, Politics of world resources, Geography of federalism, Geo-political significance of Indian Ocean and Development of Electoral geography.

PART: IV- REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY

Unit – IX Geography of India:

Physiographic divisions, Climate, Vegetation, Drainage, Major soil types, Water resources, Irrigation, Agriculture; major food and commercial crops, Green revolution and food security, Agro-climatic regions, Mineral and power resources, Major industries and industrial regions, Population distribution and growth, Population problems and policies, Tribes, Tribal areas and their problems, Regional disparities in social and economic development, Regional planning in India and planning regions, Development of road, rail and inland water ways and Natural disasters in India; earthquakes, floods, droughts, cyclones and tsunami.

Unit – X

Geography of Rajasthan: Physiographic divisions, Climate, Rivers and lakes, Soils and vegetation, Minerals and power resources, Agriculture and irrigation, Agro-climatic regions, Livestock, Major industries and industrial regions, Sites of geo-tourism, Population; distribution, density, growth, sex-ratio, literacy, SC and ST population, Environmental problems; desertification, deforestation and soil erosion, Bio-diversity and its conservation and Development programmes.

POLITICAL SCIENCE PAPER

1. Western Political Thought

Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, St. Thomas Aquinas

Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau.

Bentham, J.S. Mill, Hegel, T.H. Green.

Karl Marx, Gramsci, Habermas, Frantz Fanon.

Hannah Arendt, John Rawls, Robert Nozick, Michael Walzer.

2. Political Theory

Nature and Need of Political Theory, its main concerns, decline and resurgence.

Behaviouralism and Post-Behaviouralism. Fact- Value Dichotomy.

System’s Approach, Structural Functional Approach.

Group Theory, Elite Theory, Rational Choice Theory.

Nationalism: European and Non European. Feminism and PostModernism.

3. Comparative Politics Analysis

Approaches to the study of Comparative Politics- Institutionalism and New Institutionalism, Political Culture, Political Development, Political Socialization.

State in comparative perspective: Characteristics and changing nature of state in Capitalist and Socialist economies and advanced industrial and developing societies.

Governance: Bureaucracy, Public Policy, Good Governance and Democratic Governance, Civil Society.

Colonialism and Decolonization: Development and Under Development, Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization.

Revolution and Resistance, Democratization. New Social Movements and Patterns of changes in contemporary societies.

4. Political Processes and Dynamics in India

Historical Background of Indian Politics- Making of India as a Nation State, Demands of Autonomy and Separatist movement, Emerging Trend in Centre-State relations, Practices of grass root democracy.

Socio-Cultural Aspects of Indian Politics- Issue of Caste, Class, Religion, Ethnicity and Gender in Indian Politics, Civil Society, Social and Political Movements.

National and Regional Political Parties, Ideological and Social bases of Parties, Trends in Electoral behavior, Electoral Reforms, Pressure Groups.

Commentators of Indian Politics- Granville Austin, Morris Jones, Rudolph and Rudolph, Rajni Kothari, C.P. Bhambri and Amartya Sen.

Polity of Rajasthan- Formation of Rajasthan; Different Phases of Political competition in Rajasthan, Determinants of Party Politics in Rajasthan, People's Movements in Rajasthan.

5. International Politics and Indian Foreign Policy

Rise of Super Powers, Cold War and Bi- Polarity, Non- Alignment Movement, End of Cold War and Remaking of the World order.

United Nations: Objectives, structure and functioning, revision of the Charter. India's Contribution to United Nations. Regional and Sub-regional Organizations- SAARC, EU, ALBA, ASEAN, African Union, OPEC, BRICS, BIMSTEC, G-20.

American Hegemony in Contemporary Global Order. Nuclear Proliferation and Disarmament, International Terrorism. Issue of Human Rights in International Politics.

Political Economy of International Relations: From Brettonwoods to WTO, New International Economic Order, North-South Dialogue, South-South Co-operation, and Environmental issues.

India’s relations with USA, Russia, China and European Union: India and its Neighbours, ‘Look East’ Policy, India and West Asia, Central Asia, Africa, Latin America. Indian Diaspora, Neo-Liberal Mould of Indian Foreign Policy.

HOME SCIENCE PAPER

Unit I: Food & Nutrition

Nutrition through lifespan-physiological changes, growth & development from conception till old age.

Therapeutic nutrition and diet counselling for weight management, diabetes, fever, disorders of gastro intestinal tract, gall bladder, surgery and burns.

Public health nutrition.

Physiology of circulatory system, respiratory system, reproductive system and excretory system.

Enzymes and metabolism of carbohydrate, protein and fats.

Microbial food spoilage and food borne diseases.

Community nutrition, sports nutrition, nutrition in emergencies and disasters.

Nutritional assessment methods and techniques.

Nutrition intervention, national nutrition policies and programs, food and nutrition security.

Unit-II: Apparel Designing

Clothing construction Process

I. Equipments and tools used for manufacturing garmentsadvancements and attachments used for sewing machine. Types of machines used and their parts.

II. Fabric Selection, preparation, layout, calculation of material for different garments.

III. Body measurements- procedure, need, figure types and anthropometry.

Apparel manufacturing

I. terminology used

II. seams and seam finishes, disposal of fulness, plackets, fasteners, yokes, necklines, collars, sleeves, trimming and pockets.

III. Elements and principles of design and its application to apparel. Illustrations and parts of garments.

IV. Pattern making- drafting, draping and flat pattern making techniques, pattern alteration and dart manipulation techniques.

Fashion-Terminologies, fashion cycle, fashion theories, fashion adoption, fashion forecasting and factors affecting fashion.

I. Origin and theories of clothing

II. Role of clothing in personality development and selfconcept.

III. Factors affecting clothing selection

IV. Social impact of clothing in relation to occupation, occasion, nationality and income.

V. Selection of clothing for different age groups. Selection of fabrics for different uses.

Apparel Quality testing- Quality standards and specification, Quality parameters and defects of fabrics and garments. Common fitting problems and their remedies. Care and maintenance of clothingprinciples of washing, laundry agents, storage techniques case labels and symbols.

Unit-III: Housing and Interior Design

Design fundamentals – design, importance and functions, elements of art, principles of design.

Colour - dimensions of colour, psychological effects of colour, colour schemes,factors affecting use of colour, colour theories, advancing and receeding colours. Use of colour in interiors of residential and non residential buildings.

Lighting- Types of lights and lighting, illusion, unit of measurement, lighting for different spaces, lighting fixtures.

Space planning and design- housing need and importance, principles of planning spaces, types of house plans, economy in construction, planning for different income groups.

Building regulations-norms and standards, zoning, housing for special groups and areas, housing finance.

Furniture and furnishing - architectural styles, contemporary trends, wall finishes, wall and window treatments, floor & floor coverings.

Housing and environment- building materials, impact on environment, green rating systems, energy efficiency in buildings, energy auditing, indices of indoor comfort, carbon foot prints.

Energy as a resource- conventional and non- conventional sources, renewable /non-renewable energy, advance energy management, National efforts on energy conservation.

Product design - design thinking process, diffusion and innovation, design communication, ergonomic considerations.

10.Ergonomics - significance, scope, anthropometry, man, machine, environment relationship, factors affecting physiological cost of work, body mechanics, functionaldesign of work place. Occupation health and safety. Ergonomics and kitchen management.

Unit—IV Family Studies and Exceptional Children

Dynamics of marriage and family relationships --Meaning, definition, functions and types of marriage, Readiness of marriage, Mate selection, Alternatives to marriage, single hood, consensual unions and their socio emotional implications, Marital Harmony -Pre and post marital counseling and its importance.

Family- meaning, definition and types of family. Concept of family life cycle, changing needs of family at different stages of family life cycle beginning expanding & contracting.

Domestic violence, marital disharmony, conflict, resolution of conflict

Parent education, positive parenting, community education.

Human rights, rights of children, rights of women, status of women, gender roles.

Guidance and counseling- across life span and for care givers.

Children with special needs -definition, classification, characteristics, identification, education and special considerations

Organizations working for children with special needs.

Laws related to women and children.

Unit-V: Communication for Development

Basics of communication- nature, characteristics, functions, process, models, elements, principles, barriers, perception, persuasion and empathy, types of communication, levels (settings) of communication transactions, process of listening.

Communication Theories- human interaction theories, mass communication theories, message design theories.

Concept of development- theories, models, measurement and indicators of development.

Diffusion and adoption of innovation, adoption process, adopter categories.

Role of communication in development- concept, need and importance, development journalism, use of print, radio, television and internet in development.

Concerns of development communication- gender, health, environment, sustainability, human rights, population, literacy, rural and tribal development.

Behavior change communication- concept, importance, principles, models and process of behaviour change.

Traditional, modern and new media for development - folk forms of songs, art, dance, theatre, puppetry, advertisement, cinema, ICTs for development-community radio, participatory video, social media and mobile phones.

Organisation/agencies/institutes working for development communication- international/national/state and local.

Unit VI: Research Methodology

Meaning of research, its significant and objective, Criteria of good research in Home science.

Role of statistics in research, type and methods of research.

Review of literature, Planning for research

Sampling method and tools of data collection.

Processing of data, Reliability and validity of data, Tabulation and presentation using graphs charts/diagrams.

Types of reports.

Principles of writing, Technical writing.

Bibliography, executive summary and footnotes writing, Reference citation.

Report presentation.

LAW PAPER

UNIT-I: Law of Torts

Nature, General Exceptions, Vicarious Liability, State Liability, Strict Liability, Negligence, Nuisance, Defamation, Malicious Prosecution and False Imprisonment.

UNIT-II: Law of Crimes

Mens Rea, Actus Reus, Preparation and Attempts, Abetment, General Explanations, General Exceptions, Joint and Constructive Liability, Offences against Public Tranquility, Offences against Human Body, Offences against Women, Offences against Property. Offences under The Information Technology Act, 2000.

UNIT-III: Law of Contract, Transfer of Property and Intellectual Property Rights

Contract: General Principles of Law of Contract (Sections 1 to 75 of Indian Contract Act, 1872). Transfer of Property: General Principles of Transfer of Property (Sections 1 to 53 A of The Transfer of Property Act, 1882). Sale, Mortgage, Lease, Exchange and Gifts. Intellectual Property Rights: Meaning and Scope of Intellectual Property Rights, International and Regional Influence, TRIPS and Intellectual Property Rights in India.

UNIT-IV: Family Law

Hindu Law: Relating to Marriage, Divorce, Adoption, Maintenance, Guardianship, Hindu Joint Family, Coparcenary and Succession. Muslim Law: Relating to Marriage, Dower, Divorce, Hiba, Preemption, Will and Wakf.

UNIT-V: Research Methodology

Research Methods, Formulation of Research Problem, Hypothesis, Data Collection and Report Writing.

HISTORY PAPER

UNIT-A - Modern India

18th century transition:

(a) Decline of Mughal Empire

(b) Emergence of regional powers

(c) Advent of European powers

Establishment and Expansion of British Rule-Bengal, Avadh, Mysore, Maratha and Sikhs.

(a) Land revenue settlements in British India; Economic impact of the revenue arrangements; Commercialization of agriculture; decline of cottage industry; Rise of landless agrarian labourers; Impoverishment of the rural society.

(b) Dislocation of traditional trade and commerce; De-industrialisation; Drain of wealth; British capital investment, European business enterprise and its impact.

Early Structure of the British Raj:

The Early administrative structure; From diarchy to direct control; The Regulating Act (1773); The Pitt's India Act (1784); The Charter Act (1833); The Voice of free trade and the changing character of British colonial rule; The English utilitarian and India.

Indian Response to British Rule I: Socio-culture changes

(a) The introduction of western education in India; The rise of press, literature and public opinion; The evolution of modern Indian languages and literature; Progress of Science; Christian missionary activities in India.

(b) Social and Religious Reform Movements: The Brahmo Movement; Devendra Nath Tagore; Iswarchandra Vidyasagar; The Young Bengal Movement; Dayanada Saraswati; Social reform movements of Maharashtra and other parts of India ;The contribution of Indian renaissance to the growth of modern India; Sir Saiyad Ahmed Khan and Aligarh Movement. Islamic revivalism- the Feraizi and Wahabi Movements.

(c) Movements for the upliftment of Dalits and women.

Indian Response to British Rule II: Revolts and uprisings

(a)Peasant movement and tribal uprisings in the 18th and 19th centuries including the Rangpur Dhing (1783), the Kol Rebellion (1832), the Mopla Rebellion in Malabar (1841-1920), the Santal Hul (1855), Indigo Rebellion (1859-60), Deccan Uprising (1875) and the Munda Ulgulan (1899-1900); The Great Revolt of 1857 —Origin, character, casuses of failure, the consequences; The shift in the character of peasant uprisings in the post-1857 period; the peasant movements of the 1920s and 1930s.

Emergence of Indian Nationalism

(a)Factors leading to the birth of Indian Nationalism; Politics of Association; The Foundation of the Indian National Congress; objectives of Early Congress; the Moderates and Extremists; The Partition of Bengal (1905); The Swadeshi Movement in Bengal; the economic and political aspects of Swadeshi Movement; The beginning of revolutionary extremism in India.

(b) Age of Gandhian Politics : Character of Gandhian nationalism; Gandhi's popular appeal; Rowlatt Satyagraha; the Khilafat Movement; the Noncooperation Movement; National politics from the end of the Non-cooperation movement to the beginning of the Civil Disobedience Movement; the two phases of the Civil Disobedience Movement; Simon Commission; The Nehru Report; the Round Table Conferences; the election of 1937 and the formation of ministries; Cripps Mission; the Quit India Movement; the Wavell Plan; The Cabinet Mission.

(c) Other strands in the National Movement: Nationalism and the Peasant Movements; Nationalism and Working class movements; The Revolutionaries: Bengal, the Punjab, Maharashtra, U.P. the Madras Presidency and outside India; Indian National Army (Azad Hind Fauz). The Left; The Left within the Congress: Jawaharlal Nehru, Subhas Chandra Bose, the Congress Socialist Party; the Communist Party of India, other left parties.

Constitutional Developments in the Colonial India between 1858 and 1935.

Growth of Muslim League and communalism in Indian Politics; Circumstances leading to partition of India.

Post-Independence Nation-building- the Linguistic reorganization of the states, Five-year planning, Institutional building during Nehruvian Era, development of science and technology.

UNIT-B - History of Modern World

Renaissance- Causes and Impact; Reformation- Causes, growth and significance; Counter Reformation and its impact; geographical discoveries of 15th -16th centuries.

Enlightenment and Modern outlook: Major Ideas of Enlightenment and development of scientific attitude, Industrial Revolution- Causes and Impact on Society.

Idea of Nation–States– Formation of French and British Nation state, American Revolution- Causes and effects.

French Revolution and Napoleonic Era- Causes, important events and impact, contribution of Napoleon Bonaparte.

Rise of Nationalism in 19th century and disintegration of empires. Nation building in Germany and Italy.

Growth of imperialism and colonialism in the 19th century-Asia and Africa.World War I: Causes and Consequences, The First World War and Paris Peace Conference.

Russian Revolution of 1917- Causes and significance.

The great depression and its impact, Rise of Fascism and Nazism.

Second World Wars- Causes, important events and impact.

World organization- League of Nations and U.N.O.

Liberation from Colonial Rule: Latin America, Arab World, South Asia and South- East Asia, Chinese Revolution of 1949.

Cold War- Emergence of two blocks.

Emergence of Third World and Non-alignment.

Dismantling Soviet Union and the End of Cold War.

UNIT-C - Political and Cultural History of Rajasthan

Sources-Archaeological and Literary sources.

Pre and Proto History of Rajasthan- Paleolithic to Chalcolithic Transition – Major Sites-Kalibanga, Ahar, Bagore, Ganeshwar, Balathal, tools and culture.

Rajasthan in Early Historical Period – major sites, Republics in Post Mauryan period

Gupta and Post Gupta period: Origin of the Rajput – Guhils, Gurjar-Pratihar, Parmar, Rathore, Bhati, Tomar and Chauhan

Society, culture and polity in ancient Rajasthan.

Medieval Rajasthan- Political powers of Sultanate Age- Chauhan, Guhils, Rathor and Parmar

Rajput resistance- Prithviraj-III, Hamir of Ranthambhor, Rawal Ratan Singh and Kanhaddeo.

Mughals and Rajput States-Rajput Resistance - Sanga, Maldeo, Chadrasen and Pratap

Rajput Cooperation with the Central Power- Man Singh, Rai Singh, Mirja Raja Jai Singh, Jaswant Singh.

Feudal System in Rajasthan.

Political and Cultural achievements of rulers in medieval Rajasthan.

Rajasthan in 18 th century- Instability and origin of new political powers- Jat, Maratha and British.

Company Paramountcy and structural changes in the polity of Rajasthan,

Role of Rajasthan in the revolt of1857.

Awakening in Rajasthan- Social changes and political awakening.

16.Tribal and Peasants movements in Rajasthan.

Freedom Struggle in Rajasthan.

Economic life of Rajasthan (1818 to 1948 A.D.)- Agriculture, Industry, Trade and Commerce. Economic impact of British Rule- (Land Revenue, Agriculture, Industry, Mines, Salt, Opium, Trade and Commerce, Migration of Marwari Traders, Transport and Communication).

Integration of Rajasthan- Its various stages.

Development of art-Architecture, Sculpture, Paintings, Music, Dance and Drama from pre - history to modern times.

Development of literature throughout the historical period in Rajasthan.

DANCE PAPER

Unit – I Origin and History of Kathak

1. Ancient roots of Kathak and different cultural and Historical aspects in it’s growth.

2. Evolution of Kathak during medieval period and role of royal courts and patronage in the development of Kathak.

3. Elements that were incorporated in Kathak from Persian and Islamic traditions.

4. Key features of Kathak in Modern period.

5. Concept of Kathak Gharanas.

Unit – II Kathak in Contemporary Period

1. An overview of major Gurus, performers and important institutions of Kathak in Independent India.

2. Social and cultural changes adapted by Kathak in 20th century.

3. Knowledge of new themes and styles incorporated in contemporary Kathak while maintaining it’s traditional roots.

4. Influence of the other Indian classical dance forms on Kathak.

5. Contribution of Sangeet Natak Akademi, Bhartiya Kala Kendra, Doordarshan, Ministry of culture, ICCR and Zonal cultural centres in the development of Dance. Knowledge of works and financial support schemes provided by Government of India and various academies for Music and Dance.

Unit-III Technical aspects of Kathak

1. Knowledge of the following terms of Kathak Dance-Tatkaar, Thaat, Amad, Paran, Paran Judi Amad, Tukda, Tode, Premalu, Kaviti, Gat, Gat Bhava, Farmaishi, Kamali, Tihai, navhakka, Dupalli, Tipalli, Bhramari, Padhant, Palta, Gat Palta, Chaal, Tandav, Lasya, Rela, Peshkaar.

2. Taal Prakash- Ten pranas of Taal, Layakari-Aadhi, Pauni, Aad, Kuaad, Biaad etc.

3. Charactristics features of different singing styles used in Kathak for Abhinaya- Thumari, Aasthapadi, Ghazal, Bhajan, Hori, Vandana, Kajari, Chaiti etc.

4. Name and contribution of renowned astists in accompaniment with Kathak.

5. Dance equipments-Stage, light, sound, costumes, Jewelry and makeup.

Unit-IV Practical aspect of Dance

1. Natygruha and Rangmandap-Construction, types and different elements.

2. Concepts including-Hastas, Padas, Gati, Charees, Mandalas, Karanas and Rechak.

3. Ekadesh Sangrah- Rasa, Bhava, Abhinaya, Dharmi, Vritti, Pravritti, Siddhi, Swara, Aatodyam, Ganam and Ranga.

4. Concept of Nayak and Nayikas.

5. Knowledge of Bhatkhande and Paluskar taal notation system of Northern India.

Unit-V Education, Pedagogy, Research and current knowledge.

1. Definition of research, its necessity, opportunities and different dimensions with reference to dance.

2. Research in Dance Education current Trends and future directions.

3. Overview of Universities Dance Program in India.

4. Dance as part of school education.

5. Role of technology and social media to enhance the learning and practice of Indian classical dance.

ECONOMICS PAPER

UNIT - I: Indian Economy

Economic Growth in India: Pattern and structure. Problems of Indian economy - poverty, unemployment, Inflation, regional disparities. Characteristics of Indian Population and Population Policy. Food security in India. Inclusive growth. Agriculture development and policies. Agriculture Credit in India: Kisan Credit Card, Micro Finance Programme- SHG and Bank Linkage Programme. National Agricultural Insurance Scheme. Industrial development and policies. Service Sector Growth. Economic Reforms in India, Financial sector reforms. RBI and monetary policy. Demonetization, Impact of covid-19 on Indian Economy. Global Economic recession and its impact on Indian economy. Foreign trade: Trends, Composition and Direction, India's Balance of Payment position in recent years, WTO: issues and its impacts on Indian economy. Evolution of Niti Aayog. Major flagship programmes of Indian Government. Migration- policy issues, Globalization and trade policy. Rural development programmes, Bilateral Trade agreement and their implications on India.

UNIT - II : Quantitative Techniques

Diagrammatical, Graphical & tabular representation of data, Measures of Central tendency, Dispersion, Skewness and Kurtosis, Simple Correlation, Partial and Multiple co-relation, Time Series. Components of Time Series, Regression Analysis, Probability- definition, theorems of addition and multiplication, conditional probability, Bayes Theorem. Binomial, Poisson and Normal distributions. Sampling techniques. Estimation: properties of good estimator, Point and Interval estimation, Types of errors, Level of significance and power of test. Hypothesis testing- Z, t, chi-square and F tests. Association of attributes, Analysis of Variance. Matrices, Determinants, Differentiation, Simple and partial differentiation Integration- their applications in Economics. Indefinite and definite integration, Unconstrained and constrained optimization. Linear Programming, Game Theory, Input-Output analysis.

UNIT - III : Public Economics and International Economics

Social, merit, mixed, club goods. Public expenditure- Wiseman-Peacock hypothesis, Leviathan Hypothesis, Niskanen Model, Public- Choice Theory, Public revenue - principle, effects. Taxation: incidence, impact and effects of taxation. Problem of double taxation. Elasticity and buoyancy of taxes. Problem of Tax Evasion and Parallel Economy in India. Tax reforms, GST and its implication for India. Issues of subsidies in India. Public debt -sources, burden, effects and its management. Centre-State financial relations, Fiscal policy: Neutral, Compensatory, and Functional Finance. Public Enterprises and Public Utilities. Concept of budget deficits. Theories of international trade- comparative cost, opportunity costs. Heckscher-Ohlin theory, Factor Price Equalization Theorem. Terms of trade. Balance of payments.

BOTANY PAPER

Plant-water relation, membrane transport and translocation of water and solutes.

Enzymes– General characteristics, Classification, mechanism of action, kinetics of enzymatic catalysis, regulation of enzyme activity, active sites, coenzymes, activators and inhibitors, isozymes.

Photosynthesis- Pigments, photophosphorylation, Mechanism of photosynthesis, photorespiration, photosynthesis in C4 plants, CAM.

Nitrogen fixation and Nitrogen metabolism. Fatty acid metabolism. Signal transduction: overview, receptors and G-proteins, phospholipid signaling, second messengers, two-component sensor-regulator system in bacteria and plants.

Respiration- Glycolysis, TCA cycle, Oxidative phosphorylation, Glycogen breakdown, inter conversion of hexoses and pentoses.

Seed dormancy and germination. Concept of growth and development. Physiological effects and mechanism of action of auxins, gibberellins, cytokinins, ethylene, abscisic acid and jasmonic acid. Plant rhythms and biological clock. Secondary metabolites. Plant responses to biotic and abiotic stresses. Physiology of flowering- Photoperiodism and Vernalization.

Ultrastructure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells; Cell membrane- structure and function; Cell organelles- structure and functions; Ultrastructure of nucleus; DNA: Structure, A, B and Z forms, replication, damage and repair; Cells cycle; Structure of chromatin and its organization; Special types of chromosomes; Banding patterns; Chromosomal aberrations and numerical chromosome abnormalities.

Genetics of prokaryotes and eukaryotic organelles; Mapping of bacteriophage genome; Genetic transformation, Conjugation and Transduction in bacteria; Cytoplasmic male sterility. Mendelism, Allelic and non-allelic gene interactions.

Techniques in cell biology-in situ hybridization, FISH, GISH. Genetic code, transcription and translation, RNA processing; Teminism; Regulation of gene expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes; Genetic mapping; Independent assortment and crossing over, molecular mechanism of recombination, genetic markers. Mutations, molecular basis of spontaneous and induced mutations and their role in evolution. Principles of plant breeding, important conventional methods of self and cross pollinated and vegetatively propagated crops; Mutation breeding.

Basic concepts, principles and scope of Biotechnology, plant cell and tissue culture. Concept of totipotency; Micropropagation by axillary bud proliferation and adventitious shoot bud differentiation; Embryogenesis and organogenesis; Somatic hybridization, protoplast- isolation, fusion and culture; Artificial seeds; Somaclones and somatic hybrids; in-vitro production of secondary metabolites and bioactive compounds.

Recombinant DNA Technology: Restriction enzymes, Gene cloning- principles and techniques; construction of gene library (genome and cDNA library); DNA sequencing, polymerase chain reaction, RT-PCR, DNA finger printing. Genetic engineering of plants: Aims and strategies for development of transgenics, Methods of gene transfer in plants, intellectual property rights and possible ecological risks and ethical concerns. Microbial genetic manipulation. Structural and functional genomics, microarray, genome sequencing projects (with special reference to rice, wheat, chick pea and tomato) and proteomics.

Principles and practices of statistical methods in biological research, samples and population, Data collection and processing in research; Basic statistics (averages, statistics of dispersion, coefficient of variation, standard error and deviation); Confidence limits, Probability, Distribution (Binomial, Poisson and Normal), Tests of statistical significance, Simple Correlation and Regression, Analysis of Variance.

SANSKRIT PAPER

इकाई - 1 - काव्यशास्त्र

• 1.1 नाट्यशास्त्र (प्रथम, द्वितीय तथा षष्ठ अध्याय)
• 1.2 दशरूपक (प्रथम तथा तृतीय प्रकाश)
• 1.3 काव्यप्रकाश – काव्यलक्षण, प्रयोजन, हेतु, भेद, शब्दशक्ति, रसस्वरूप, रसदोष, काव्यगुण, अलंकार (उपमा, रूपक, श्लेष आदि)
• 1.4 साहित्यदर्पण – काव्य की परिभाषा, रस भेद, नाटक एवं महाकाव्य के लक्षण
• 1.5 ध्वन्यालोक (प्रथम उद्योत)

इकाई - 2 - संस्कृत साहित्य, पुराण एवं अभिलेख

• 2.1 रामायण – क्रम, आख्यान, कालीन समाज, प्रेरणा-स्रोत, साहित्यिक महत्त्व
• 2.2 महाभारत – क्रम, आख्यान, कालीन समाज, प्रेरणा-स्रोत, साहित्यिक महत्त्व
• 2.3 पुराण – परिभाषा, महापुराण, उपपुराण, सृष्टिविज्ञान, आख्यान
• 2.4 कौटिल्यकृत अर्थशास्त्र (प्रथम दस अधिकार)
• 2.5 स्मृति शास्त्र – मनुस्मृति (अध्याय 1, 2, 7), याज्ञवल्क्यस्मृति (व्यवहाराध्याय)

• 2.6 पुरालिपि एवं अभिलेख:

  • ब्राह्मीलिपि का इतिहास, लेखनकला की प्राचीनता, शिलालेख के प्रकार
  • गुप्त एवं अशोककालीन ब्राह्मी
  • अशोक के प्रमुख अभिलेख

इकाई - 3 - पद्य, गद्य, नाटक और चम्पू

• 3.1 सामान्य अध्ययन:

  • पद्य: रघुवंश, मेघदूत, किरातार्जुनीय, शिशुपालवध, नैषधीयचरित, बुद्धचरित
  • गद्य: दशकुमारचरित, हर्षचरित, कादम्बरी
  • नाटक: स्वप्नवासवदत्त, अभिज्ञानशाकुन्तल, मृच्छकटिक, उत्तररामचरित, मुद्राराक्षस, वेणीसंहार
  • चम्पू: नलचम्पू

• 3.2 विशिष्ट अध्ययन:

  • अभिज्ञानशाकुन्तल (चतुर्थ अंक)
  • रघुवंश (प्रथम एवं त्रयोदश सर्ग)
  • किरातार्जुनीय (प्रथम सर्ग)
  • शिशुपालवध (प्रथम सर्ग)
  • कुमारसम्भव (पंचम सर्ग)
  • कादम्बरी – कथामुख से जाबालिआश्रम पर्यन्त

इकाई - 4 - राजस्थानीय संस्कृत

राजस्थान के संस्कृत विद्वान एवं कवि तथा उनका शास्त्रीय, साहित्यिक अवदान:

• पं. मधुसूदन ओझा
• भट्ट मथुरानाथ शास्त्री
• पं. गिरिधर शर्मा चतुर्वेदी
• पं. नवल किशोर कांकर
• पं. दुर्गाप्रसाद द्विवेदी
• पं. हरिशास्त्री दाधीच
• पं. विद्याधर शास्त्री
• पं. हरिद्विज
• पं. जगदीशचंद्र आचार्य
• पं. नित्यानंद शास्त्री
• पं. श्रीराम दवे
• पं. विश्वेश्वर नाथ रेऊ
• पं. गणेश राम शर्मा
• पं. गिरिधर व्यास शास्त्री
• पं. गिरिधर शर्मा नवरत्न
• पं. रामप्रताप शास्त्री
• ब्रह्मानन्द शर्मा

ENGLISH PAPER

Part - A- British Literature through the Ages

1. Renaissance
2. Elizabethan
3. Jacobean
4. Neo Classical
5. Romantic
6. Victorian
7. Modern

Part ‘B’- American and Non-British English Literature

1. American Literature from Sixteenth Century to the Present Day
2. Afro-American Literature
3. African Literature
4. New Literature (Caribbean, Canadian & Australian)

Part ‘C’- Indian Writing in English

1. Colonial
2. Post-Colonial
3. Dalit
4. Diaspora

DRAWING AND PAINTING PAPER

Unit – I

Fundamental Elements of Visual Art (Line, Form, Colour, Tone, Texture, Space, Shape, Perspective, Design etc). Principles of Composition – Unity, Harmony, Balance, Emphasis or Dominance, Rhythm, Proportion, Contrast and foreshortening, etc. Creative Process: (Observation Perception. Imagination, Expression). Six Canons of Painting- In Indian and Chinese Painting.

Unit –II

Major Trends in Indian Art- Company school of Painting, Advent of Modernism with Raja Ravi Verma. Bengal School: Abanindranath Tagore and his Disciples, Nandlal Bos and his Disciples. Breakthrough in Indian Painting: Contribution of Amrita Shergil, Progressive Artist GroupBombay and Calcutta Group-Calcutta, Shilpi Chakra-Delhi, Chola Mandal-Madras and Baroda School- Baroda. Famous Artists and Sculptors of IndiaPainters- Abanindranath Tagore, Rabindra Nath Tagore, Nandlal Bose, Jamini Roy, E.B. Havell, Asit Kumar Haldar, Amrita Shergil, K.K. Hebbar, N.S. Bendre, M.F. Hussain, F.N. Suza, S.H Raza, K.H. Ara, K.G. Subramanyam, Satish Gujral, J. Swaminathan, Tyeb Mehta. Sculptors - Pradosh Das Gupta, Debi Prasad Roy Chaudhury, Ramkinkar Baij, Dhanraj Bhagat, Shankho Choudhari, Himmat Shah, Nagji Patel, Usha Rani Hooja, Annish Kapoor.

Unit – III

Indian Temples Architecture and Sculptures- Ellora, Elephanta, Mahabalipuram, Konark Temple, Khajuraho Temples and Meenakshi Temple. Temple Sculptures of Rajasthan- Kiradu Temples-Barmer, Harsh Temple-Sikar, Ambika Temple-Jagat (Udaipur), Arthuna-Banswara, Delwara-Sirohi, Ranakpur-Pali, Abhaneri- Dausa.

Unit – IV

History of Western Modern Art- Neo-Classicism, Romanticism, Realism. Impressionism, Neo-Impressionism, Post-Impressionism. Fauvism, Cubism, Expressionism. Futurism, Constructivism, Metaphysical Painting. Dadaism, Surrealism, Abstract Art. Op- Art, Pop- Art, Action Painting Minimal art and Post- Modern Trends, etc.

Unit – V

Western Concept of Beauty - Relevance of study of Aesthetics in Drawing and Painting. Theory of Imitation and Representation, Catharsis (Plato, Aristotle), Aesthetical view of Augustine, Baumgarten, Hegel, Schelling, Emanuel Kant, Sigmund Freud, Leo Tolstoy, Benedetto Croce, George Santayana, Susanne Langer, I.A. Richards, Roger Fry and Clive Bell.

HINDI PAPER

इकाई - 1: हिन्दी साहित्येतिहास लेखन की परंपरा और आदिकाल

• हिन्दी साहित्य के इतिहास लेखन की परंपरा ।
• काल विभाजन और नामकरण।
• प्रमुख साहित्येतिहास ग्रंथों का परिचय |

• आदिकाल:

  • सामाजिक–सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
  • आदिकाल की साहित्यिक प्रवृत्तियाँ-सिद्ध, नाथ एवं जैन साहित्य
  • रासो काव्य परंपरा एवं तत्संबंधी प्रामाणिकता का प्रश्न
  • प्रमुख कवि एवं उनकी रचनाएँ (सरहपाद, गोरखनाथ, चंदबरदाई, नरपति नाल्ह, अमीर खुसरो, विद्यापति) ।

इकाई – 2: भक्तिकाल

• भक्तिकाल: ऐतिहासिक और सामाजिक- सांस्कृतिक आधार ।
• भक्ति आंदोलन का अखिल भारतीय स्वरूप।
• भक्ति आंदोलन की दार्शनिक पृष्ठभूमि, भक्ति आंदोलन के प्रमुख संप्रदाय एवं आचार्य।
• भक्ति आंदोलन का क्षेत्रीय वैशिष्ट्य और राजस्थान में भक्ति आंदोलन।
• भक्ति आंदोलन एवं सामाजिक समरसता ।

• भक्तिकालीन प्रवृत्तियाँ:

  • निर्गुण भक्ति साहित्य (कबीर, रैदास, दादू)
  • सूफी काव्य (जायसी, कुतुबन, और मंझन )
  • कृष्ण भक्ति साहित्य ( सूरदास, नंददास और मीरां)
  • राम भक्ति साहित्य (तुलसीदास) ।

इकाई – 3: रीतिकाल

• रीतिकाल: सामाजिक–सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि ।
• रीतिकालीन काव्यशास्त्र ।
• रीतिकालीन साहित्य की स्रोत सामग्री।
• वर्गीकरण - रीतिबद्ध, रीतिसिद्ध और रीतिमुक्त ।
• प्रमुख कवि और उनकी रचनाएं (केशवदास, मतिराम, भूषण, देव, भिखारीदास, बिहारी, पद्माकर, सेनापति, आलम और घनानंद)।

इकाई - 4: आधुनिककालः काव्य

• आधुनिककाल: ऐतिहासिक और सामाजिक- सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
• 1857 का स्वाधीनता संग्राम, हिन्दी नवजागरण, भारतेंदु और उनका मंडल ।
• राष्ट्रीय-सांस्कृतिक काव्यधारा (मैथिलीशरण गुप्त, माखनलाल चतुर्वेदी, रामधारीसिंह दिनकर, श्यामनारायण पांडेय, सुभद्रा कुमारी चौहान)।
• छायावाद - पृष्ठभूमि, प्रवृत्तियां, प्रमुख कवि और रचनाएं (जयशंकर प्रसाद, सूर्यकांत त्रिपाठी 'निराला', सुमित्रानंदन पंत और महादेवी वर्मा) ।
• प्रगतिवादी काव्य – केदारनाथ अग्रवाल, नागार्जुन, शमशेर, मुक्तिबोध ।
• प्रयोगवाद और नई कविता - अज्ञेय, धर्मवीर भारती, नरेश मेहता, रघुवीर सहाय, विजयदेव नारायण साही और जगदीश गुप्त ।
• समकालीन कविता अशोक वाजपेयी, अरूण कमल, आलोक धन्वा, लीलाधर जगूड़ी, वेणुगोपाल, अनामिका, अनुज लुगुन, नन्द चतुर्वेदी और हरीश भादानी |

इकाई – 5: आधुनिककालः गद्य

• हिन्दी गद्य का विकास और भारतेन्दु ।
• भारतेन्दुयुगीन हिन्दी पत्रकारिता, हिन्दी गद्य सरस्वती और महावीर प्रसाद द्विवेदी की भूमिका |
• हिन्दी उपन्यास का विकास और प्रमुख उपन्यासकार ।
• हिन्दी कहानी का विकास और प्रमुख कहानीकार |
• हिन्दी नाटक और रंगमंच का विकास, प्रमुख नाटककार।
• हिन्दी निबंध और आलोचना का विकास, प्रमुख निबंधकार एवं आलोचक |
• हिन्दी की कथेतर विधाओं का विकास - जीवनी, आत्मकथा, संस्मरण, रेखाचित्र और यात्रा वृत्तांत |
• हिन्दी की साहित्यिक पत्रकारिता: परम्परा और वैशिष्ट्य ।

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PAPER

1: Legal Aspects of Business

• The Indian Contract Act, 1872:

  • Essentials of valid contract
  • Offer and Acceptance
  • Consideration
  • Free consent
  • Void and Voidable agreements
  • Discharge of contract

• The Sale of Goods Act, 1930:

  • Sale and Agreement to sell
  • Conditions and Warranties
  • Transfer of ownership in goods
  • Performance of Contract

• The Companies Act, 2013:

  • Formation of company
  • Memorandum of Association
  • Articles of Association
  • Prospectus
  • Raising capital
  • Raising debt- funds, Book building
  • Management of companies, Board of Directors, Key management personnel
  • Dividend payment
  • Accounts and Audit
  • Winding up

• Secretarial Practice:

  • Board and Shareholder's meetings
  • Drafting notices, Proposals
  • Conducting meetings
  • Recording minutes
  • Corporate reports, Compliance reports
• The Indian Trade Union Act, 1926
• The Payment of Wages Act, 1936
• The Minimum Wages Act, 1948
• The Factories Act, 1948
• The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
• The Consumer Protection Act, 1986

2: Marketing Management

• Marketing Management: Concept, Importance, Scope, Approaches to Marketing, Marketing process, Marketing Environment, Social, Legal and Ethical Issues in Marketing
• Product Planning: Product Policy, Decisions, Brands and Trade Marks, Packaging, Product Planning in India, Brand Equity
• Pricing: Factors to be considered in Pricing, Pricing Objectives and Strategy, Breakeven Analysis, Price Maintenance, Discount Policy, Special Selling Terms, Credit Terms
• Channels of Distribution: Types of Channels, Evaluating the Major Channel Alternatives, Channels of Distribution in India
• Advertising and Sales Promotion, Advertising Programmes, Advertising strategies, Media management, Impact assessment, Sales Promotion Tools and Techniques, Sales Forecasting, Direct Marketing, Event Management, Integrated Marketing Communication, Customer Relationship Management
• Market Segmentation, Market Analysis, Market Research
• Trends in Marketing: Service Marketing, Green Marketing, Digital Marketing, Rural Marketing, Social Media Marketing
• Sales Management: Sales Planning and Organization, Salesmanship, Sales Evaluation and Control
• Consumer Behavior: Buying Process, Buying Decision, Making Process, Perception, Attitude, Consumer involvement, Consumerism
• Supply Chain Management: Logistic activities, Logistic mix, and Logistic organization
• Export marketing: Regulation, Facilitation and Documentation
• International Marketing: Nature, Importance, Scope, Domestic and international marketing, International marketing environment

3: Corporate Governance and Business Environment

• Social and Cultural environment of business: Company and Stakeholders, Ownership and Control, Shareholder activism, Diversity, Foreign Institutional Investors
• Corporate Governance, Board of Directors: Composition, Independence, Board Committees: Role and functions
• Social Responsibility of Business: CSR Strategies, CSR Activities
• Business and Corporate Ethics: Code of ethics, Ethical dilemmas, Crony Capitalism, Whistle Blower Policy, Insider trading
• Legal Environment of Business, Changing Dimensions of Legal Environment, Intellectual Property Rights
• Environment Protection, Government Policy on Environment, Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, Environment (Protection and Control of Pollution) Act, 1988
• Globalization: Its implications, Competition Act, 2002
• Spirituality and Management: Concept of spirituality, Indian Ethos and Values, Application of Yoga in Management, Meditation and Management of Stress
• Concept of Entrepreneurship, Characteristics, Role of Entrepreneurship in Economic Development, Competence and Qualities of Entrepreneur Small Business Management: Characteristics
• Ecommerce: Characteristics, Process, Key drivers of Ecommerce, Elements, Standards, Technologies, Ecommerce Models, Mobile Commerce

MUSIC (SITAR) PAPER

Unit-I: Study of Musical Treatise

1. Scholars and their Textual Tradition: Bharat, Dattil, Matanga, Narad, Jaydev, Sharangdeva, Sudhakalash, Nanyadev, Parshvdev, Lochan, Maharana Kumbha, Ramamatya, Pundarik-vitthal, Somnath, Damodar, Vyankatmakhi, Ahobal, Hridaya Narayan Dev, Sriniwas, V.N. Bhatkhande, V.D. Paluskar, Omkarnath Thakur, K.C.D. Brihaspati, Premlata Sharma, Lalmani Mishra.

Unit-II: Contribution of Great Sitar Maestros

1. Life sketches & Contribution of Great Sitarists: Masit Khan, Raza khan, Rahim Sen, Amrit Sen, Barkatulla Khan, Imdad Khan, Inayat Khan, Wahid Khan, Ashik Ali khan, Mushtaq Ali Khan, Vilayat Khan, Allauddin Khan, Ravi Shankar, Nikhil Banerjee, Pt. Lalmani Mishra, Annapurna Devi, Debu Choudhary, Balram Pathak, Budhaditya Mukherjee, Halim Zafar Khan, Shahid Parvez, Imrat Khan, Shujaat Khan, Arvind Parikh, Anushka Shankar, Manilal Nag, Niladri Kumar, Prem Joshua.
2. Contribution of eminent Indian and Foreign Sitarists in the global development of Indian music.

Unit-III: Study of Raga

1. Comparative and critical study of following Ragas: Bhupali- Deshkar, Kamod-Chhayanat, Hamir-Kedar, Shyamkalyan-Shuddh Sarang, Tilakkamod-Des, Bageshri-Bhimpalasi, Aasavari-Jounpuri, Malkauns-Chandrkauns, Darbari-Adana, Todi-Multani, Miyan malhar-Bahar.

2. Ragas Study according to Ragang:

   • Kalyan - Shyam Kalyan, Puriya-Kalyan, Shuddh Kalyan.
   • Bilawal- Alhaiya Bilawal, Yamani Bilawal, Devgiri Bilawal.
   • Kafi- Barwa, Pilu, Sindhura.
   • Khamaj- Jait, Tilang, Jhinjhoti.
   • Bhairav- Ahir Bhairav, Nat Bhairav, Shivmat Bhairav.
   • Asavari- Darbari Kanada, Adbhut Kanada, Malhar.
   • Todi- Gujari Todi, Bhupal Todi, Multani.
   • Purvi- Shree, Basant, Paraj.
   • Marwa- Sohni, Puriya, Bhatiyar.
   • Kanhada- Nayaki Kanhada, Kaunsi Kanhada, Abhogi Kanhada.
   • Bihag- Bihagda, Nat Bihag, Maru Bihag.
   • Kauns- Jogkauns, Madhukauns, Chandrakauns.
   • Malhar- Surdasi Malhar, Ramdasi Malhar, Megh Malhar.
3. General study of all Ashray Raga. Study of Rag : Yaman, Durga, Shankara, Nand, Hindol, Hansdhwani, Vrindavni Sarang, Goud-Sarang, Gorakh-Kalyan, Jog, Puriya-Dhanashree, Lalit, Vibhas, Gunkali, Jogiya, Kalingda, Ramkali, Gouri, Hanskinkini, Narayani, Desi, Kalawati, Madhuwanti, Bilaskhani, Rageshri, Patdeep.

Unit-IV: Study of Laya, Taal & Main Classical Dances

1. Margi and Deshi Taal System. ‘Das Pranas of Taal’. Hindustani and Carnatic Taal system.
2. Detail study of following Taals with various Laykari: Dadra, Khemta, Pashto, Teevra, Roopak, Kehrwa, Dhumali, Basant, Jhap, Sooltal, Rudra, Mani, Ektal, Choutal, Jaytal, Adachautal, Deepchandi, Dhamar, Jhumra, Sawari, Trital, Tilwada, Ekwai, Punjabi, Jatt-Tal, Shikhar, Matt-Tal, Laxmi, Brahm Tal. Sapt Suladi taal.
3. Elementary Knowledge of main Classical Dances of India: Bharatnatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Manipuri, Odissi, Satriya, Kuchipudi and Mohiniattam.

Unit-V:

1. Major Classical Music Conferences and Awards in India.
2. Contribution of Sangeet Natak Akademi, Doordarshan, All India Radio, ICCR, CCRT, ITC-SRA for the development of Music. Knowledge of works and financial support schemes provided by the Government of India, Ministry of Culture and various academies for the Music sector.
3. Pictorial Aspect of Music. Rag Dhyana. Principle of aesthetics and its relation to Indian Music.
4. Study of Indian Music Education system from Ancient to Modern Period. Musical Aptitude Test. Research Methodology, Research aptitude and various research fields in music.

CHEMISTRY PAPER – 2

1. Chemistry of Non-Transition and Inner Transition Elements:

• (i) Preparation, properties and bonding in diborane and higher boranes, polyhedral borane anions and carboranes, borazines, borane nitrile. Silicones and silicates, phosphonitrilic compounds, interhalogen Xenon compounds.
• (ii) Lanthanides and actinides Contraction, oxidation states, super heavy elements, analytical and Medicinal applications.

2. Organometallic Compounds:

Synthesis, structure, bonding, reactions and reactivity, Applications in homogeneous catalysis. Cage and Cluster Compounds.

3. Bioinorganic and Supra Molecular Chemistry:

Iron storage and transport, oxygen carriers and transport, electron transfer reactions, Metalloenzymes; Zinc Iron and Copper enzymes, Vita B12 Co-enzyme. Metal defincency and disease. Supra molecular reactions and Catalysis, supra moleculer devices.

4. Group Theory:

Symmetry elements and operations, point groups, mullkin symbol, GMT and charactic Table, Great Orthogonality Theorem and application hybridization and vibrational Spectroscopy. Concepts of inorganic ESR, Mass and IR Spectroscopy.

5. Statistical Data Analysis and Analytical Technique:

Mean, Mode, Median, Standard Deviation, Regression analysis and Correlation principles and applications of AAS, DTA, TGA. Partition and adsorption chromatography.

6. Pericyclic Reactions:

Molecular orbital symmetry, Frontier orbitals of ethylene, buta-1,3-diene, hexa- 1,3,5-triene. Classification of pericyclic reactions. Woodward Hoffmann correlation diagrams. electrocyclic and cycloaddition reactions and sigmatropic rearrangements, eg. Cope, Claisen, Aaza-Cope, Sommlet-Hauser rearrangements.

7. Organic Transformation and Reagents:

Functional group interconversions, oxidative and reductive processes. Common catalyst and reagents (organic, inorganic organometallic and enzymatic like LiAlH4, NaBH4, iodobenzene diacetate, thallium (III) nitrate RuO4, OsO4, CH3Li, (CH3)2Hg, (CH3)2Zn etc.

8. Synthetic Application of Organometallics and Reactive Methylene Compounds:

Grignard reagent, Organo lithium compounds, Aceto acetic ester and Malonic ester. Their Synthesis, identification, estimation and important applications in the Synthesis of organic compounds.

9. Organic Photochemistry:

Jablonski diagram, photochemistry of alkenes, carbonyl compounds and aromatic compounds, photodegradation of polymers, singlet molecular oxygen reactions. Paterno-Buchi reaction, Norrish Type I and II reactions and Barton reaction.

10. Natural Products and Medicinal Chemistry:

Classification and structure of Carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids and fatty acids. Classification, Nomenclature and isolation techniques of Terpenoids, Carotenoids, Alkaloids and terpenes. Drug design and introduction to pharmacodynamics, Some Cardio Vascular Psychotic and Antipsychotic drugs.

11. Quantum Chemistry:

Basic principles and application of quantum mechanics. Schrodinger equation, hydrogen atom, hydrogen molecule ion and angular momentum. Variational and Perturbational method, term symbols and spectrascopic status. Atomic structure and its theoretical treatment.

12. Solid State:

Types of solids, Bravis lattices, determination of unit cell parameters, defects in solids- Frenkel, Schottky, Point, Line and Plane defects. Structural classification of binary and ternary compounds, diffraction techniques, bonding, thermal, electrical and magnetic properties. Insulators, Semiconductors and Super conductors.

13. Statistical Thermodynamics and Phase equilibria:

Boltz mann distribution law, kinetic theory of gases, partition function: vibrational, rotational, translational and electronic properties and applications of partition functions and the relation with thermodynamic quantities. Basic principles of phase equilibria.

14. Physical Chemistry of Polymers:

Molecular weight determination of polymers: Number average and Weight average molecular weights, End-group analysis, Sedimentation, Light scattering and Viscosity methods. Stereochemistry and mechanism of polymerization. Crystallisation and melting in polymers. Relation between Tm and Tg.

15. Colloids and Surface Chemistry:

Absorption and Adsorption, Adsorption isotherms and surface area analysis, Types and properties of colloids, Micelles, Micelle action and Critical Micelle Concentration. Applications of colloids.

ABST PAPER

A. Taxation :

Direct Tax

Income Tax Law and Rules with reference to assessment of Individuals, HUF, Firm, AOP and Companies, Assessment Procedure and types of Assessment, Advance payment of tax, Tax deduction at source, Refund of tax, Double taxation, Tax Avoidance and Tax Evasion. Introductory part of Tax Planning with special reference to salaried employees and individuals. Minimum Alternate Tax Net.

Indirect Tax

Custom duty

Role of custom in International Trade, Important Terms and definitions under the custom Act, 1962, Assessable value , Baggage, Bill of entry Dutiable goods, Duty Exporter, Foreign going Vessel, Aircraft goods, Import Manifest, Importer, prohibited goods, Shipping Bill, Stores, Bill of lading, Export manifest, Letter of credit, Kind of Duties, Prohibition of Export and Import of Goods and Provisions regarding notified and specified goods, Import of Goods- Free import and Restricted import, Types of Import- Import of cargo, Import of personal Baggage, Import of stores, Tax Liability and Valuation of goods, computation of custom duty. Appeals and revisions.

CGST/SGST

Important terms and definitions under Central Goods and Service Tax Act 2017 and State and Service Tax Act 2017. Basics of GST. Meaning and scope of Supply, Levy and collection of Tax. Time and value of supply of goods and/or Services, Input Tax Credit, Transitional Provisions, Registration under CGST/SGST Act. Filing of Returns and Assessment, Payment of Tax including payment of tax on reverse charge basis, Refund under the Act. Maintenance of Accounts and Records, Composition Scheme, Job work and its Procedure, Various Exemptions Under GST. Demand and recovery under GST. Miscellaneous provisions. IGST-Scope of IGST, important terms and definitions for determining the place of supply and place of supply of goods and services, Zero rated supply.

B. Auditing:

Meaning, Objectives and Types of Audit. Internal Control, Vouching and Verification of Assets and Liabilities. Assurance and Audit standards, Audit Programme, Working Papers, Documentation, Audit Reports Audit of Companies Appointment, Removal, Rights, Duties and Liabilities of Auditor. Audit of Banks, Insurance Companies, Charitable Trust and Educational Institutions, Management Audit, Efficiency Audit, Cost Audit, EDP Audit, Environmental Audit, Social Audit, Performance Audit, Tax Audit and Audit of Accounting Information System.

C. Business Statistics and Operation Research:

Introduction, Definition and Functions of Statistics, Measures of Central Tendency, Dispersion, Skewness, Moments, Kurtosis, Sheppard’s Correction and Conditions for applying it, Index Numbers, Analysis of Time Series, Interapolation and Extrapolation, Vital Statistics, Correlation and Regression Analysis, Multiple Regression, Association of Attributes, Statistical Decision Theory, Sampling, Test of Hypothesis, Sampling and Non-Sampling errors, Sampling distributions and Standard Error, Sampling Methods, Large and Small Sample Analysis, Sampling of Attributes and Variables, Test of Significance. Z-Test, T-Test, F-Test, Theoretical Frequency Distributions, Probability, Analysis of Variance and Design of Experiments. Linear Programming, Network Analysis-PERT and CPM, Game Theory, Replacement Theory. Statistical Quality control Discriminant Analysis.

SYLLABUS

PAPER-III- GENERAL STUDIES OF RAJASTHAN

History, Art, Culture, Literature and Heritage of Rajasthan

• Ancient Civilizations of Rajasthan with special Reference to Mesolithic (Late Stone Age) sites in Rajasthan i.e. Nimbahera, Bagor and Mandia.
• Major dynasties of Rajasthan and its rulers through the Ages and their cultural achievements (1000-1800 A.D.).
• Political resistance of Rajput rulers against Muslim Power. Special reference to Rattan Singh, Hammir, Kanhad dev and Maldev, Chandrasen and Pratap.
• Bhakti Movement and Sufism in Medieval Rajasthan, Special reference to Mira, Dadu and Khawaja Moin-ud-din Chishty. Saints: Special emphasis to be paid to teachings of Ramdevji, Gogaji, Tejaji, Pabuji, Mallinath, Dhanna, Pipa, Haridas, Raidas, Jasnath and other Sects. (ii) Folk gods and goddesses.
• Political Awakening and Freedom Movement in Rajasthan: 1857, Peasant and Tribal Movements, Prajamandal Movements, Contribution of Women in Social and Political awakening.
• Folk Culture: Fairs and Festivals, Different Schools of Painting, Folk Tales and Gathas, Folk Songs, Folk Dances, Folk Music and Instruments. (ii) Dress and Ornaments, Handicrafts
• Rajasthani Language: Origin and Development.
• Main Dialects and Region.
• Rajasthani Scripts: Mudia and Devnagari.

• (a) Rajasthani Literature: Its Evolution.

  • Early Period
  • Pre-Medieval Period
  • Post- Medieval Period
  • Modern Period.
• (b) Famous Writers and their Works.
• Tourism and Rajasthan: Heritage, Tourism Policy and Vision.

Geography of Rajasthan

• Physiographic regions, Rivers and lakes.
• Climate, Natural Vegetation, Soil, Minerals and Energy Resources – Renewable and Non-renewable
• Population –Characteristics, Livestock, Biodiversity and its conservation.
• Production and Distribution of Major crops, Major Irrigation Projects, Major Industries.
• Drought and Famines, Desertification, Environmental Problems, Disaster Management and Pandemics.

Political and Administrative System of Rajasthan

• Governor, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers.
• State Legislative Assembly, High Court and Judicial System of Rajasthan.
• Rajasthan Public Service Commission, State Election Commission, State Finance Commission, State Human Rights Commission, State Commission for Women, State Information Commission, Lokayukta and Auditor General.
• Chief Secretary, Government Secretariat, Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), Divisional Commissioner, District Administration, Institutions of Panchayati Raj and Urban Local- Self Government.
• Government Policies and Right based Citizenship: Right to Information, Guaranteed Delivery of Public Services, Citizen's Charters, Social Audit, Jan Soochna Portal, Rajasthan Sampark Portal etc.

Economy of Rajasthan

• Characteristics of state economy.
• Occupational distribution.
• Compositional trend of state domestic product.
• Major Sectoral Issues.
• Agricultural Sector: Characteristics of agricultural sector in Rajasthan. Major rabi and kharif crops with special reference to oil seeds and spices. Irrigated area and trends, Problems of migrant workers and their rehabilitation. Agricultural credit.
• Livestock: Trends in livestock population. Milk production in Rajasthan.
• Industrial Outlook: Major industries of Rajasthan. Constraints to development of industries. MSMEs in Rajasthan. Roles and problem of small industries. Industrial sickness. Major state public sector enterprises. SEZ in Rajasthan. Role of RIICO and RFC. Agro-processing policy (2020).
• Service Sector: Primary education, Development in recent years. Health programmes of state government. Mid-day meal programme. Indira Rasoi Yojana.
• Infrastructure Development: Progress in national highways, state highways and village roads. Power: Progress in power generation. Recent progress in solar power projects.
• Handicrafts of Rajasthan.
• Major items of exports from Rajasthan.
• Latest major welfare schemes of state government with special reference to economically and socially backward classes, disabled people, oldaged people. Steps taken for women empowerment and child development.
• Regional economic inequalities in Rajasthan.

Contemporary Events

• Major Contemporary Events and Issues of Rajasthan.
• Persons and Places in News.
• Sports and Games.