KAS SYLLABUS

The KAS syllabus for Prelims is given below:

PRELIMS : Total 2 Papers

Paper 1

• 100 objective type questions – 2 marks each
• 0.25 marks Negative Marking
• 2-hour exam duration

SYLLABUS PAPER 1

• General Studies (National and International Importance) – 40 questions
• Humanities – 60 questions

Paper 2

• 100 objective type questions – 2 marks each
• 0.25 marks Negative Marking
• 2-hour exam duration

SYLLABUS PAPER 2

• General Studies (State Importance) – 40 questions
• General Science and Tech. Environment and Ecology – 30 questions
• General Mental Ability – 30 questions

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The detailed KAS syllabus of Prelims Paper 1 is:

• Current Affairs
  1. National and International Importance
  2. Other World Current Affairs
• Indian History
  1. Broad understanding of Cultural, Social, Political and Economic aspects
  2. Special Emphasis on Karnataka State
  3. Focus on the Indian National Movement
• Indian and World Geography
  1. Focus on Karnataka
• Polity and Indian Economy
  1. Indian Political System
  2. Economic Reforms
  3. Rural Development and Poverty Alleviation
  4. Social Sector initiatives etc.

The detailed KAS syllabus of Prelims Paper 2 is:

• Current events (State)
• Important State Government schemes.
• General Science and Technology
  1. Broad understanding as may be expected of a well-educated person
  2. Contemporary issues/developments and implications
• Environment and Ecology
  1. Broad understanding of general issues on biodiversity, climate change, ecology, health that do not require a subject specialisation
• General Mental Ability
  1. Basic numeracy
  2. Data interpretation (data sufficiency, charts, tables, graphs etc.)
  3. Logical reasoning and analytical ability
  4. Comprehension

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KAS Mains Syllabus

Qualifying Papers:

1. Kannada
2. English

Both the qualifying papers aim to test the candidate’s ability to read, understand and express in the given language.

Merit-ranking Papers:

1. Essay
2. General Studies 1 (GS-1)
3. General Studies 2 (GS-2)
4. General Studies 3 (GS-3)
5. General Studies 4 (GS-4)

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DETAILED MAINS SYLLABUS

GS 1

Maximum Marks – 250

Exam Duration – 3 hours

3 Sections:

1. Cultural Heritage and History of Karnataka and India
2. Political and Social Perspective
3. Planning, Indian Economy, Rural Development- Data Collection, Analysis and Interpretation

GS 2

Maximum Marks – 250

Exam Duration – 3 hours

3 Sections:

1. Natural Resources and Physical Features
2. Indian Constitution – Overview
3. International Relations, Public Administration and Management

GS 3

Maximum Marks – 250

Exam Duration – 3 hours

3 Sections:

1. Role/impact of Science & Technology in Indian Development, Information Technology in Public Domain
2. Modern trends and advancements in Life Sciences, Natural Sciences, Agriculture Science, Hygiene and Health
3. Issues/Challenges of development on Ecology and Environment

GS 4

Maximum Marks – 250

Exam Duration – 3 hours

3 Sections:

1. Ethics
2. Integrity
3. Aptitude