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    MPSC Syllabus 2020 for Prelims & Mains - Check MPSC State Service Syllabus & Pattern
    • MPSC Syllabus 2020 for Prelims & Mains - Check MPSC State Service Syllabus & Pattern

    MPSC Syllabus 2020 for Prelims & Mains - Check MPSC State Service Syllabus & Pattern

    Updated on 21 May 2020, 11:32 AM IST

    MPSC Syllabus 2020 - MPSC State Services prescribes MPSC 2020 syllabus in official notification only. Applicants can check Maharashtra PSC syllabus 2020 for both prelims and mains exam below in this article. It is vital for the aspirants to complete the syllabus of MPSC 2020 in time as question papers are prepared from this only. Along with the MPSC syllabus 2020, candidates must also check previous year question papers and exam pattern for effective preparations. Candidates can check important topics and chapters from the MPSC syllabus. The MPSC exam is also referred to as the MPSC Rajyaseva Exam. Along with knowing the MPSC syllabus 2020, candidates should also know the exam pattern, as both compliment the preparation. Go to the article to know the MPSC 2020 syllabus in detail.

    MPSC Syllabus 2020 for Prelims & Mains - Check MPSC State Service Syllabus & Pattern
    MPSC Syllabus 2020 for Prelims & Mains - Check MPSC State Service Syllabus & Pattern

    MPSC Syllabus 2020 - Prelims

    Applicants can check the Maharashtra PSC syllabus of both the papers of MPSC given below.

    MPSC Prelims Syllabus 2020 (Paper 1)

    1. Current events of state, national and international importance.

    2. History of India (especially related to Maharashtra) & Indian National Movement (INM).

    3. Maharashtra, India & world geography – Physical, Social, Economic geography of Maharashtra, India and the World.

    4. Polity and Governance – Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Urban Governance, Public Policy, Rights Issue, related to Maharashtra and India etc.

    5. Economic and Social Development – Demographics, Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.

    6. General issues on Biodiversity, Environmental Ecology & Climate Change.

    7. General Science

    MPSC Prelims Syllabus 2020 (Paper 2)

    1. Comprehension

    2. Interpersonal skills including communication skills

    3. Logical reasoning and analytical ability

    4. Decision-making and problem-solving

    5. General mental ability

    6. Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.) (Class 10th level), Data Interpretation (charts, graphs, data sufficiency, tables etc. – Class X level)

    7. Marathi and English language comprehension skills (Class X/XII level) Questions relating to this will be tested through passages from Marathi and English language without providing cross translation thereof in the question paper.

    • Applicants should keep in mind that MPSC syllabus for prelims exam is same like UPSC IAS syllabus

    MPSC Syllabus 2020 - Mains

    After knowing the exam pattern you should also know the MPSC syllabus for all six papers.

    MPSC Syllabus 2020 for mains exam (Paper 1) for Marathi and English (Essay/Translation/Precis)

    Section 1: Marathi (50 marks)

    1. Essay writing – An essay on one out of the two given topics/subject.

    2. Translation – English to Marathi

    3. Precis writing


    Section 2: English (50 marks)

    1. Essay writing – An essay on one out of the two given topics/subject.

    2. Translation – Marathi to English, approx (100 - 150 words)

    3. Precis writing

    MPSC Mains Syllabus 2020 (Paper 2) for Marathi & English (Grammar and Comprehension)

    Section 1 and 2 : Marathi and English (50 marks each)

    1. Grammar – Idioms, Phrases, Synonyms/Antonyms, Correct formation of words and sentences, Punctuation, etc

    2. Comprehension

    MPSC Mains Syllabus 2020 (Paper 3) for General Studies I (History & Geography)

    Geography

    1. Physical Geography

    2. Economic Geography of Maharashtra

    3. Human and Social Geography of Maharashtra

    4. Environmental Geography

    5. Population Geography (with reference to Maharashtra)

    6. Remote Sensing

    Geography and Agriculture

    1. Agroecology

    2. Climate

    3. Soils

    4. Water management

    History

    1. History of Modern India (1818-1857) particularly Maharashtra

    2. Establishment of British Rule in India

    3. Socio-Cultural Changes

    4. Emergence and growth of Indian nationalism

    5. Social and economic awakening

    6. National movement in Gandhi Era

    7. India after Independence

    8. Selected Social Reformers of Maharashtra

    9. Cultural Heritage of Maharashtra (Ancient to Modern)

    MPSC Main Syllabus 2020 (Paper 4) for General Studies II (Indian Constitution, Indian Politics & Law)

    1. Constitution of India

    2. Amendment Procedure & Major Amendments to the Constitution

    3. Political System ( Structure, Powers and Functions of Governments )

    4. State Government and Administration (With Special Reference to Maharashtra)

    5. District Administration

    6. Rural and Urban Local Government

    7. Educational System

    8. Parties and Pressure Groups

    9. Media

    10. Electoral Process

    11. Administrative Law

    12. Central & State Government Privileges

    13. Some Pertinent Laws

    14. Social Welfare and Social Legislation

    15. Public Services

    16. Control over Public Expenditure

    MPSC Mains Syllabus 2020 (Paper 5) for General Studies III (Human Resource Development & Human Rights)

    Human Resource Development (HRD)


    1. Human Resource Development in India

    2. Education

    3. Vocational Education

    4. Health

    5. Rural Development


    Human Rights

    1. Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR 1948)

    2. Child Development

    3. Women Development

    4. Youth Development

    5. Tribal Development Development for Socially deprived classes (SC, ST, VJ/NT, OBC etc.)

    6. Welfare for aged People- problems and issues

    7. Labour Welfare

    8. Welfare of disabled persons

    9. People’s Rehabilitations

    10. International and Regional Organisations

    11. Consumer Protection

    12. Values and Ethics

    MPSC Main Syllabus 2020 (Paper 6) for General Studies IV (Economy & Planning, Economics of Development and Agriculture, Science and Technology Development)

    Economy & planning

    1. Indian Economy

    2. Urban and Rural Infrastructure Development

    3. Industry

    4. Co-operation

    5. Economic reforms

    6. International Trade & International Capital Movements

    7. Measurement and estimate of poverty

    8. Factors determining employment

    9. Economy of Maharashtra


    Economics of Development and Agriculture

    1. Energy

    2. Computer and Information Technology

    3. Space Technology

    4. Biotechnology

    5. Nuclear Policy of India

    6. Disaster Management

    MPSC Prelims Exam Pattern 2020

    Paper

    Total Questions

    Total Marks

    Negative Marking

    Paper I

    100

    200

    Yes, One third

    Paper II

    80

    200

    NO

    MPSC Mains Exam Pattern 2020

    Subject

    Duration of exam

    Question type

    Marks

    Marathi & English (Essay/Translation/Precis)

    3 hours

    Descriptive

    100

    Marathi & English (Grammar/Comprehension)

    1 hour

    MCQs

    100

    General Studies I

    2 hours

    MCQs

    150

    General Studies II

    2 hours

    MCQs

    150

    General Studies III

    2 hours

    MCQs

    150

    General Studies IV

    2 hours

    MCQs

    150

    • Applicants should note that medium of question will be in Marathi & English language

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