RAS Prelims 2024 Practice Question Bank | RPSC RAS/RTS Pre 2024 Mock Test: Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has published an official notification announcing the number of vacancies for Rajasthan Administrative Services 2023, Rajasthan Taxation Service, Rajasthan Police Services, Rajasthan Accounts Services and other sub-ordinate posts. The RPSC RAS 2023 Prelims Exam was held on 01st October 2023 as notified through an official notice.
RPSC RAS 2024 Exam Pattern
A preliminary exam is a screening test and only a limited number of candidates will be called for the next phase of the selection process i.e. RPSC RAS Mains Exam.
- RPSC RAS Prelims Exam 2024 consists of questions from General Knowledge & General Science.
- There will be 150 questions of multiple choice (Objective Type), carrying equal marks.
- There will be negative marking 1/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
- Duration of Exam- 3 Hours (180 minutes)
- The marks scored in the prelims exam will not be counted in the merit list.
Read more: Rajasthan Current Affairs Year Book 2023-2024 PDF Download in English and Hindi
RPSC RAS Prelims 2024 Exam Pattern
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| General Knowledge & General Science | 150 | 200 | 3 Hours |
Features of the Book:
- General Studies of Rajasthan, it covered the complete syllabus of RPSC Assistant Professor GK Paper 3.
- Subject wise detailed study material with practice question answer
- This book covered Rajasthan Geography, History, Polity, Economy, Art-Culture and Current Affairs of Rajasthan.
- You will get free PDF of Rajasthan Current Affairs Yearbook 2023-24 with this book.
- Language / Medium: English
RAS/RTS Prelims Practice Question Bank
History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Rajasthan
- Pre-historical sites of Rajasthan– from Palaeolithic to Chalcolithic and Bronze Age.
- Historical Rajasthan: Important historical centres of Early Christian Era. Society, Religion and Culture in Ancient Rajasthan.
- Political and Cultural achievements of prominent rulers of major dynasties – Guhila, Pratihar, Chauhan, Parmar, Rathore, Sisodiya and Kachchawa. Administrative and Revenue System in Medieval Rajasthan.
- Emergence of Modern Rajasthan: Agents of Social Awakening in Rajasthan during 19th-20th Centuries. Political Awakening: role of newspapers and political institutions. Tribal and Peasant movements in 20th century, Praja Mandal movements in various princely states during 20th century. Integration of Rajasthan.
- Architectural Tradition of Rajasthan- temples, forts, palaces and man- made water bodies; various schools of paintings and handicrafts.
- Performing Art: Classical Music and Classical Dance; Folk Music & Instruments; Folk Dances & Drama.
- Language & Literature: Dialects of Rajasthani Language. Literature of Rajasthani language and Folk literature.
- Religious Life: Religious Communities, Saints and Sects in Rajasthan. Folk Deities of Rajasthan.
- Social Life in Rajasthan: Fairs and festivals; Social customs and traditions; attires and ornaments.
- Leading Personalities of Rajasthan.
Indian History
- Cultural Foundations of India – Indus and Vedic Age; Renunciatory tradition and new religious ideas of 6th Century BC- Ajivakas, Buddhism and Jainism.
- Achievements of prominent rulers of major dynasties: Maurya, Kushan, Satavahan, Gupta, Chalukya, Pallava and Chola.
- Art and Architecture in Ancient India.
- Development of Language and Literature in Ancient India: Sanskrit, Prakrit and Tamil.
- Sultanate Period: Achievements of prominent Sultanate Rulers. Cultural achievements of Vijaynagar.
- Mughal Period: Political challenges and reconciliation- Afghan, Rajput, Deccan States & Maratha.
- Development of Art & Architecture, Paintings and Music during medieval period.
- Religious & Literary contribution of Bhakti & Sufi movement.
Modern Period (from early 19th century to 1964):
- Evolution of Modern India & Emergence of Nationalism: Intellectual awakening; Press; Western education. Socio- religious reforms during 19th century: various leaders and institutions.
- The Freedom Struggle & Indian National Movement- its various stages, streams and important contributors, contributions from different parts of the country.
- Post-independence Nation Building: The linguistic reorganisation of the states, Institutional building during Nehruvian age, Development of science and technology.
Geography of World and India
- Major Landforms- Mountains, Plateaus, Plains & Deserts
- Major Rivers & Lakes
- Types of Agriculture
- Major Industrial Regions
- Environmental Issues- Desertification, Deforestation, Climate Change & Global Warming, Ozone Layer Depletion
- Major Landforms- Mountains, Plateaus, Plains
- Mechanism of Monsoon & Rainfall distribution
- Major Rivers & Lakes
- Major Crops- Wheat, Rice, Cotton, Sugarcane, Tea & Coffee
- Major Minerals- Iron ore, Manganese, Bauxite, Mica
- Power Resources- Conventional & Non-Conventional
- Major Industrial Regions.
- National Highways & Major Transport Corridors
- Major physiographic regions and their characteristics
- Climatic characteristics
- Major Rivers & Lakes
- Natural Vegetation & Soil
- Major Crops- Wheat, Maize, Barley, Cotton, Sugarcane & Bajra
- Major Industries
- Major Irrigation Projects & Water Conservation Techniques
- Population-Growth, Density, Literacy, Sex-ratio & Major Tribes
- Minerals- Metallic & Non-Metallic
- Power Resources- Conventional & Non-Conventional
- Biodiversity & its Conservation
- Tourist Centres & Circuits
Indian Constitution, Political System & Governance
- Indian Constitution: Philosophical Postulates-
- Constituent Assembly, Salient features of Indian Constitution, Constitutional Amendments.
- Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, Fundamental Duties.
- Indian Political System:
- President, Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Parliament, Supreme Court & Judicial Review.
- Election Commission of India, Comptroller and Auditor General, NITI Aayog, Central Vigilance Commission, Lokpal, Central Information Commission, National Human Rights Commission.
- Federalism, Democratic Politics in India, Coalition Governments, National Integration.
Political and Administrative System of Rajasthan
State Political System: Governor, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers, Legislative Assembly, High Court.
Administrative System: District Administration, Local Self Government, Panchayati Raj Institutions.
Institutions: Rajasthan Public Service Commission, State Human Rights Commission, Lokayukta, State Election Commission, State Information Commission.
Public Policy & Rights: Public Policy, Legal Rights and Citizen’s Charter.
Economic Concepts and Indian Economy
Basic Concepts of Economics
- Basic Knowledge of Budgeting, Banking, Public Finance, Goods and Service Tax, National Income, Growth and Development
- Accounting- Concept, Tools and Uses in Administration
- Stock Exchange and Share Market
- Fiscal and Monetary Policies
- Subsidies, Public Distribution System
- e-Commerce
- Inflation- Concept, Impact and Control Mechanism
Economic Development & Planning
- Major Sectors of Economy: – Current Status, Issues & Initiatives of Agriculture, Industry,
- Service and Trade sectors
- Major Economic Problems and Government Initiatives. Economic Reforms and Liberalization
Human Resource and Economic Development
- Human Development Index
- Happiness Index
- Poverty and Unemployment: – Concept, Types, Causes, Remedies and Current Flagship Schemes.
Social Justice and Empowerment
- Provisions for Weaker Sections.
- Macro overview of Economy.
- Major Agricultural, Industrial and Service Sector Issues.
- Growth, Development and Planning.
- Infrastructure & Resources.
- Major Development Projects.
- Major Welfare Schemes of State Government for SC/ST/Backward Classes/ Minorities/ Disabled Persons, Destitute, Women, Children, Old Age People, Farmers & Labourers
- Basics of Everyday Science.
- Computers, Information and Communication Technology.
- Defence Technology, Space Technology and Satellites.
- Nanotechnology, Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering.
- Food and Nutrition, Blood Groups and Rh factor.
- Health care; Infectious, Non-Infectious and Zoonotic diseases.
- Environmental and Ecological Changes and their Impact.
- Biodiversity, Conservation of Natural Resources and Sustainable Development.
- Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry and Animal Husbandry with special reference to Rajasthan.
- Development of Science and Technology with special reference to Rajasthan.
- Major Current Events and Issues of Rajasthan, India and International Importance.
- Persons, Places and Institutions in News.
- Games and Sports related activities.
Reasoning & Mental Ability
- Logical Reasoning (Deductive, Inductive, Abductive):
- Statement and Assumptions
- Statement and Argument
- Statements and Conclusion
- Statement and Courses of Action
- Analytical Reasoning
Mental Ability:
- Number /Letter sequences
- Coding/Decoding
- Problems related to Relations
- Direction sense test
- Logical Venn diagram
- Mirror / Water images
- Shapes and their sub sections
Basic Numeracy:
- Ratio, Proportion and Partnership
- Percentage
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Perimeter and Area of Plane figures
- Data Analysis (Tables, Bar diagram, Line graph, Pie-chart)
- Mean (Arithmetic, Geometric and Harmonic), Median and Mode
- Permutation and Combination
- Probability (Simple Problems)