KVS Recruitment (PGT/TGT/PRT) General Knowledge and Current Affairs Syllabus

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1. 1

   Indian Polity and Constitution

   3 topics

   • Constitutional Framework
     • Preamble, fundamental rights and duties
     • Directive Principles of State Policy
     • Federal structure and Centre-State relations
   • Organs of Government
     • Parliament and state legislatures
     • Executive: President, PM and Council of Ministers
     • Judiciary and judicial review
   • Constitutional and Statutory Bodies
     • Election Commission, CAG, UPSC
     • NITI Aayog and Finance Commission
2. 2

   History, Geography and Economy

   3 topics

   • Indian History
     • Ancient and medieval India
     • Modern India and freedom struggle
   • Indian and World Geography
     • Physical features, rivers and climate
     • Resources, agriculture and industries
   • Indian Economy
     • Planning, budget and banking
     • Poverty, employment and inflation
3. 3

   Science, Sports and Current Affairs

   3 topics

   • General Science
     • Everyday physics and chemistry
     • Biology, health and environment
   • Current Affairs
     • National and international events
     • Awards, summits and schemes
   • Sports, Books and Awards
     • Major sporting events and personalities
     • Books, authors and honours

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1. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is the Preamble's idea of 'We, the People of India' embodied, and what does the Preamble declare India to be?

   The Preamble is not numbered as an Article. It declares India to be a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic. The words 'Socialist' and 'Secular' were added by the 42nd Amendment, 1976.

2. From which countries' constitutions did India borrow the Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, and the concept of a Federation with a strong Centre?

   Fundamental Rights from the USA, Directive Principles of State Policy from Ireland, and a Federation with a strong Centre from Canada.

3. Which Part and Articles of the Constitution deal with Fundamental Rights, and how many such rights currently exist?

   Part III, Articles 12 to 35. There are six Fundamental Rights (Right to Property was removed by the 44th Amendment, 1978).

4. What is the difference between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy regarding enforceability?

   Fundamental Rights (Part III) are justiciable and enforceable by courts; Directive Principles (Part IV) are non-justiciable and not enforceable but are fundamental in governance.

5. Which Constitutional Amendment added the Fundamental Duties, in which Part are they listed, and how many are there now?

   The 42nd Amendment (1976) added Fundamental Duties in Part IV-A, Article 51A. Originally 10, now 11 duties (the 11th added by the 86th Amendment, 2002).

6. What is the writ of Habeas Corpus and which Articles empower courts to issue writs?

   Habeas Corpus ('to have the body') is a writ ordering a person detained to be produced before the court to check unlawful detention. The Supreme Court issues writs under Article 32 and High Courts under Article 226.

7. What is the composition and term of the Lok Sabha?

   Maximum strength 552 (530 from states, 20 from UTs, earlier 2 nominated Anglo-Indians now removed). Normal term is 5 years.

8. How is the President of India elected, and what is the term of office?

   Elected indirectly by an electoral college of elected members of both Houses of Parliament and elected members of State and UT Legislative Assemblies, through proportional representation by single transferable vote. Term is 5 years.

9. What is the difference between the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha in terms of dissolution and member term?

   Rajya Sabha is a permanent house that is never dissolved; one-third of members retire every two years, each serving a 6-year term. Lok Sabha is dissolved after 5 years (or earlier).

10. Who is the highest law officer of the Government of India and under which Article is the post created?

    The Attorney General of India, appointed by the President under Article 76. He is the chief legal advisor to the Government of India.

11. What is the function of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) and under which Article is the office established?

    The CAG (Article 148) audits the accounts of the Union and States and reports on the use of public funds. It is called the 'guardian of the public purse'.

12. Under which Article is the Election Commission of India established, and what is its composition?

    Article 324. It is currently a multi-member body with one Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners.

13. What is the constitutional status of the Finance Commission and how often is it constituted?

    The Finance Commission is a constitutional body under Article 280, constituted by the President every five years. It recommends the distribution of tax revenues between the Centre and States.

14. Distinguish between a Constitutional Body and a Statutory Body, with one example of each.

    A Constitutional Body is created directly by the Constitution (e.g., UPSC, Election Commission, CAG); a Statutory Body is created by an Act of Parliament (e.g., NHRC, SEBI, NITI Aayog is non-statutory/executive).

15. Which body conducts recruitment for the All India Services and Central Services, and under which Article is it established?

    The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), established under Article 315 of the Constitution.

16. Who founded the Indian National Congress and in which year was it established?

    The Indian National Congress was founded in 1885 by Allan Octavian Hume. Its first session was held in Bombay under President W.C. Bonnerjee.

17. In which year and under whose leadership did the Dandi Salt March (Civil Disobedience Movement) begin?

    The Dandi Salt March began on 12 March 1930, led by Mahatma Gandhi, from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi to break the salt law.

18. Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire in India and in which battle did he establish it?

    Babur founded the Mughal Empire by defeating Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat in 1526.

19. Which ancient Indian ruler embraced Buddhism after the Kalinga War, and to which dynasty did he belong?

    Emperor Ashoka of the Maurya dynasty embraced Buddhism after the Kalinga War (c. 261 BCE).

20. Who gave the slogan 'Inquilab Zindabad' and which revolutionary was associated with the Lahore Conspiracy Case?

    The slogan 'Inquilab Zindabad' is associated with Bhagat Singh, who was tried and executed in connection with the Lahore Conspiracy Case (1931).

21. Which Indian state has the longest coastline, and which is the largest state by area?

    Gujarat has the longest coastline among Indian states. Rajasthan is the largest Indian state by area.

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