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    RPSC RAS Geography Syllabus 2023 for Prelims & Mains - Download Syllabus pdf Here

    RPSC RAS Geography Syllabus 2023 for Prelims & Mains - Download Syllabus pdf Here

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    Meghana Mohana KrishnanUpdated on 03 Jul 2023, 12:31 PM IST
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    RPSC RAS Geography Syllabus 2023 - The Rajasthan Commission prescribed the RPSC RAS 2023 geography syllabus in the official notification. RPSC RAS geography syllabus 2023 includes important topics and sections of geography. To prepare better, candidates should have complete details of the RPSC RAS syllabus 2023. The official notification of RPSC RAS 2023 will contain the geography syllabus for prelims and mains exam in detail. RPSC RAS exam for prelims will be held in October 2023 tentatively. Candidates should cover the complete syllabus at least a month before the exam so that they can revise the RAS Geography Syllabus 2023 well. To learn more about the RAS Geography 2023 syllabus, read the article below.

    This Story also Contains

    1. RPSC RAS Geography Syllabus 2023 - Prelims Exam
    2. RPSC RAS Geography Syllabus 2023 - Mains Exam
    3. RPSC RAS Exam Pattern 2023 for Prelims & Mains Exam
    RPSC RAS Geography Syllabus 2023 for Prelims & Mains - Download Syllabus pdf Here
    RPSC RAS Geography Syllabus 2023

    RPSC RAS Geography Syllabus 2023 - Prelims Exam

    The RPSC RAS preliminary exam has one paper of general studies and general science. The syllabus for general studies and general science prelims exam covers topics like general science, current affairs/events, geography, Indian polity, economy, Indian National Movement and also questions on general & mental ability, etc. The questions asked will be of degree level. Aspirants appearing for the RAS prelims exam can check the detailed RAS Geography Syllabus 2023 for the same below.

    RPSC RAS Geography Prelims Syllabus 2023

    Subject

    Topics

    Geography

    World Geography

    • Broad Physical features

    • Environmental & Ecological Issues

    • Wildlife & Biodiversity

    • International Waterways

    • Major Industrial Regions

    Geography of India

    • Broad physical features & Major physiographic divisions

    • Agriculture & Agro-based Activities

    • Minerals – Iron, Manganese, Coal, Oil & Gas, Atomic minerals

    • Major Industries & Industrial Development

    • Transportation– major transport corridors

    • Natural Resources

    • Environmental Problems & Ecological Issues

    • Sub Topic - Geography of Rajasthan

    • Broad physical features & Major physiographic divisions

    • Natural Resource of Rajasthan-Climate, Natural Vegetation, Forests, Wildlife & Biodiversity

    • Major irrigation projects

    • Mines & Minerals

    • Population

    • Major Industries & Potential for Industrial Development

    Download here the syllabus for RPSC RAS Prelims 2023

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    RPSC RAS Geography Syllabus 2023 - Mains Exam

    The syllabus of the RPSC RAS mains exam has four papers of subjects like general studies 1, 2 & 3, General Hindi and General English. There is no optional subject in the RAS main examination as per the notification. The RAS mains exam is of 800 marks and the question paper will be descriptive in nature. Applicants can check the detailed RAS geography syllabus 2023 for the main exam below.

    RPSC RAS Mains Geography Syllabus 2023

    Subject

    Topics

    Geography

    World Geography

    • Broad Physical Features - Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, Lakes & Glaciers

    • Earthquakes & Volcanoes - Types, distribution & Impact

    • Earth & its Geological time scale

    • Current Geopolitical Problems

    Indian Geography

    • Broad Physical Features - Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, Lakes & Glaciers

    • Major Physiographic Divisions of India

    • Climate - Origin of Monsoon, Seasonal Climatic conditions, Distribution of rainfall & climatic regions

    • Natural Resources

    (a) Water, Forest, Soil

    (b) Rocks & Mineral - Types and their uses

    • Population - Growth, Distribution & Density, Sex ratio, Literacy, urban & Rural Population

    Geography of Rajasthan

    • Broad Physical Features: Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, Rivers & Lakes

    • Major Physiographic Regions

    • Natural Vegetation & Climate

    • Livestock, Wildlife & Its Conversation

    • Agriculture - Major Crops

    • Mineral Resources

    (i) Metallic Minerals - Types, distribution & Industrial Uses & their Conservation

    (ii) Non Metallic Minerals - Types, distribution & Industrial uses & their conservation

    • Energy Resources - Conventional & Non-conventional

    • Population & Tribes

    Download here to download the syllabus for RPSC RAS 2023 Mains

    RPSC RAS Exam Pattern 2023 for Prelims & Mains Exam

    The RPSC RAS exam pattern 2023 is also prescribed by the Rajasthan Public Service Commission. RPSC RAS 2023 has two stages of written exam i.e. prelims exam which is objective in nature and the mains exam which is descriptive in nature. For more details on the RPSC RAS exam pattern 2023, check the tables below.

    RPSC RAS Prelims Exam Pattern

    Papers

    Subjects

    Marks

    Duration

    Paper 1

    General Studies & general science

    150

    3 hrs

    RPSC RAS Mains Exam Pattern

    Papers

    Subjects

    Marks

    Duration

    Paper 1

    General Studies 1

    200 (each paper)

    3 hrs

    Paper 2

    General Studies 2

    3 hrs

    Paper 3

    General Studies 3

    3 hrs

    Paper 4

    General Hindi & English

    3 hrs

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Is the RPSC RAS exam conducted online or offline?
    A:

    The RPSC RAS prelims and mains exam will be conducted in offline mode.

    Q: What is the minimum education qualification required to appear for the RPSC RAS exam?
    A:

    The minimum education qualification required to appear for the RPSC RAS exam is Graduation.

    Q: Is there -ve marking in RPSC RAS exam?
    A:

    Yes, there is -ve marking in the RAS exam, but only in the prelims stage.

    Q: How many papers does the RPSC RAS mains exam have?
    A:

    RPSC RAS mains exam has four papers and all are descriptive in nature.

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