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PRELIMS MOCK TEST
SERIES SCHEDULE
Academy for Civil Services
UPSC CSE-2020
SECTIONAL TESTS
CURRENT AFFAIRS TESTS
PREVIOUS YEARS TESTS
FULL LENGTH TESTS
Both Online
& Offline available
40120513
August 2019 to May 2020
TESTID SUBJECT
BOOKS /SOURCES
CHAPTERS / TOPICSNO. OF
QUESTIONSDATE
01 NCERT:Themes in Indian HistoryPart I and Part II
Science - Class VI and VII
Ancient History &Foundational Science
Part I1. Bricks, beads and bones2. Kings, Framers and Towns3. Kinship, caste and class4. Thinkers, beliefs and buildings
Part II1. Through the eyes of travelers2. Bhakti-Sufi traditions3. An imperial capital- Vijaynagara4. Peasants, Zamindars and the State5. Kings and Chronicles
Science - Class VI and VII
100
02 NCERT:Themes in Indian HistoryPart III and NCERT: Geography 6th
Ancient History&Geography
History:1. Colonialism and countryside,2. Rebels and the raj, Colonial Cities,3. Mahatma Gandhi and the Nationalist movement4. Understanding partition5. Framing the constitution
Geography:The Earth : Our Habitat
100
03 NCERT: Geography 7th NCERT: Geography 8th
Science - Class VIII
Geography & Science
Geography: Our Environment
Geography: Resources and Development
Science:Class VIII
100
11.08.2019
18.08.2019
25.08.2019
TESTID SUBJECT
BOOKS /SOURCES
DATE
04 NCERT: Geography Class 9th and 10th
Geography
05 NCERT: History Class 6th, 7th and 8th
Science:Class IX
History & Science
06 NCERT: Economics 9thNCERT: Economics 10th
Economics
07 NCERT: Economics 11th
Science - Class X
Economics & Science
08 NCERT: Democratic Politics INCERT: Democratic Politics II
Polity
01.09.2019
08.09.2019
15.09.2019
22.09.2019
CHAPTERS / TOPICSNO. OF
QUESTIONS
Contemporary India Parts 1 and 2
100
Our Past: Parts 1, 2 and 3
Science - Class IX
100
Economics:Understanding Economic Development.
100
Indian Economic Development1. Indian Economy on the eve of Independence.2. Indian Economy 1950-1990 Liberalization, privatization and globalization.4. Poverty5. Human Capital Formation in India6. Rural Development7. Employment: Growth, Informalisation and other issues.8. Infrastructure9. Employment and Sustainable Development10. Development Experiences of India.
Science - Class X
100
Complete book of Class 9th and 10th
10029.09.2019
TESTID SUBJECTDATE
09. Polity & Geography
10. History
11. History
12. Geography & Science
06.10.2019
13.10.2019
20.10.2019
BOOKS /SOURCES
CHAPTERS / TOPICS
NCERT: IndianConstitution atWork- Class XI
Geography - NCERT Class 11th
1. Constitution: Why and How2. Rights in the Indian Constitution3. Election and Representation4. Executive5. Legislature6. Judiciary7. Federalism8. Local Governments9. Constitution as a Living Document10. The Philosophy of the Constitution
NCERT CLASS 11th-
1. Chemistry - Chapter 142. Biology - Chapters 11-22 (under Unit 4 and 5)3. Fundamentals of Physical Geography
Tamilnadu History Textbook - Class XI
Chapters 1-11
Tamilnadu History Textbook - Class XI
Chapters 12-23
Goh Cheng Leong Geography
Science
Physical Geography1. The Earth and the Universe2. The Earth's Crust3. Volcanism and Earthquakes4. Weathering, Mass movement and Groundwater5. Landforms made by Running Water.6. Landforms of Glaciation7. Arid or Desert Landforms8. Limestone and Chalk Landforms9. Lakes10. Coastal Landforms
NO. OF QUESTIONS
100
100
100
10027.10.2019
TESTID SUBJECTDATE
13. Geography
14. Environment & Science
15.
16.
03.11.2019
10.11.2019
17.11.2019
BOOKS /SOURCES
CHAPTERS / TOPICS
Science-Biology - Class XII - Chapters 1-7 (Under Units 5 and 6)
Goh Cheng Leong Geography
Physical Geography11. Islands and Coral Reefs12. The Oceans Weather Climate and Vegetation13. Weather14. Climate 15th to 18th Chapter
Weather Climate and Vegetation19th to 25th Chapter
ICSE Class IX
Science
Environmental Education
Science- 1. Chemistry - Chapter 16 - Class XII2. Biology - Class XII - Chapters 8-16 (Under Units 8, 9 and 10)3. Physics - Class XI - Chapter 5, 8 (Laws of Motion and Gravitation4. Physics - Class XII - Chapter 15 (Communication Satellites)
Indian Polity by M Laxmikant
Polity Part 1: Constitutional FrameworkPart 2: System of GovernmentPart 3: Central Government
Indian Polity by M Laxmikant
Polity Part 4: State GovernmentPart 5: Local GovernmentPart 6: Union Territories and Special Areas
NO. OF QUESTIONS
100
100
100
10024.11.2019
TESTID SUBJECT
BOOKS /SOURCES
DATE
17. Ancient History RS Sharma Old NCERT
Ancient History
18. Ancient History RS Sharma Old NCERT
Ancient History
19. Indian Polity by M Laxmikant
Polity
20. NCERT: Geography Class 11th
Geography
01.12.2019
08.12.2019
15.12.2019
CHAPTERS / TOPICSNO. OF
QUESTIONS
Chapter 1 to Chapter 6(Importance of Ancient Indian History To The Harappan Civilization)
Chapter 7 to Chapter 12(Advent of the Aryans and the Age of the Rig Veda To State and Varna Societyin the Age of the Buddha)
Tamilnadu History Textbook - Class XI - Chapters 1-3
100
Chapter 13 to Chapter 19(The Age of the Mauryas To The Rise and Growth of the Gupta Empire)
Chapter 20 to Chapter 27(Life in the Gupta Age To Legacy in Science and Civilization)
100
Part 7: Constitutional BodiesPart 8: Non Constitutional BodiesPart 9: Other Constitutional DimensionsPart 10: Political DynamicsPart 11 and Appendices
100
India: Physical EnvironmentUnit I: India-LocationUnit II: Structure and Physiography Drainage SystemUnit III: Climate, Natural Vegetation and SoilsUnit IV: Natural Hazards and Disasters
10022.12.2019
TESTID SUBJECT
BOOKS /SOURCES
DATE
21. NCERT: Geography Class 11th
Geography
22. International Institutions, Oxford Atlas and Census, India Year Book- 2019
Miscellaneous topics
23. Medieval History –Satish Chandra
Medieval History
29.12.2019
05.01.2020
CHAPTERS / TOPICSNO. OF
QUESTIONS
Fundamentals of Physical GeographyUNIT I, UNIT II and UNIT III(Geography as a Discipline, The Earth and Landforms )
UNIT IV , UNIT V and UNIT VI( Climate, Water and Life on the Earth )
100
India Year Book Static Questions.
United Nations and International Institutions ofwhich India is a member.
Map based Questions and Census 2011
100
1. India and the World2. Northern India: Age of the Three Empires3. The Chola Empire4. Economic and Social Life, Education and Religious Beliefs5. The Age of Conflict6. The Delhi Sultanate I7. The Delhi Sultanate II8. Government and Economic and Social Life under the Delhi Sultanate9. The Age of Vijayanagara and the Bahmanids and the Coming of the Portuguese10. Struggle for Empire in North India11. Cultural Development in India12. Struggle for Empire in North India II.( Mughals and Afghans)
10012.01.2020
TESTID SUBJECT
BOOKS /SOURCES
DATE
24. An Introduction toIndian Art – Part I
Nitin Singhania –Indian Art and Culture
Art & Culture
25. Nitin Singhania –Indian Art and Culture
Art & Culture
19.01.2020
CHAPTERS / TOPICSNO. OF
QUESTIONS
13. Consolidation of the Mughal Empire (Age of Akbar)14. The Deccan and South India15. India in the First Half of the Seventeenth Century16. Economic and Social Life under the Mughals17. Cultural and religious Developments18. Climax and disintegration of the Mughal Empire I19. Climax and disintegration of the Mughal Empire
An Introduction toIndian Art – Part I Chapter 1 to Chapter 8
NitinSinghania –
Chapter 1- Indian Architecture, Sculpture and PotteryChapter 2- Indian Paintings
Chapter 3- Indian HandicraftsChapter 4- UNESCO's List of Tangible Heritage Sites in IndiaChapter 5- Indian Music Chapter 6- Indian Dance FormsChapter 7 – Indian Theater Chapter 8 – Indian Puppetry Chapter 9 – Indian Circus Chapter 11- Languages in India Chapter 13- Indian LiteratureChapter 14- Schools of PhilosophyChapter 16- Science and Technology Through the AgesChapter 18- Fairs and festivals of India
100
10026.01.2020
TESTID SUBJECT
BOOKS /SOURCES
DATE
26. Modern India –Bipan ChandraOld NCERT
Modern History
27. Modern India –Bipan ChandraOld NCERT
NCERT: Economics
Modern History
02.02.2020
CHAPTERS / TOPICSNO. OF
QUESTIONS
Chapter 1: The Decline of the Mughal EmpireChapter 2: Indian States and Society in the 18th CenturyChapter 3: The Beginning of European SettlementsChapter 4: The British Conquest of IndiaChapter 5: The Structure of the Government and theEconomic Policies of the British Empire in India,1757-1857Chapter 6: Administrative Organisation and Socialand Cultural PolicyChapter 7: Social and Cultural Awakening in theFirst Half of the 19th CenturyChapter 8: The Revolt of 1857Chapter 9: Administrative Changes after 1858
100
100Bipan Chandra Old NCERTChapter 10: India and Her NeighborsChapter 11: Economic Impact of the British RuleChapter 12: Growth of New India –The Nationalist movementChapter 13: Growth of New IndiaChapter 14: Nationalist Movement 1905-1918Chapter 15: Struggle for Swaraj
NCERT: EconomicsNCERT Class XII Introductory micro-economicsNCERT Class XII Introductory macro-economics
09.02.2020
TESTID SUBJECTDATE
28. Environment & Ecology
29. Economics
16.02.2020
30. Economics & Polity and Governance
23.02.2020
BOOKS /SOURCES
CHAPTERS / TOPICS
Part I – Environment & EcologyPart II – Bio-diversity
Shankar - Environment
Chapter 1: IntroductionChapter 2: Growth, Development and HappinessChapter 3: Evolution of the Indian EconomyChapter 4: Economic PlanningChapter 5: Planning in IndiaChapter 6 : Economic ReformsChapter 7 : Inflation and Business CycleChapter 8 : Agriculture and Food ManagementChapter 9 : Industry and InfrastructureChapter 10 : Services SectorChapter 11 : Indian Financial MarketChapter 12 : Banking in India
Economics: Ramesh Singh
Economics: Ramesh Singh
Chapter 13 : Insurance in IndiaChapter 14 : Security Market in IndiaChapter 15 : External Sector in IndiaChapter 16 : International Economic Organizations & IndiaChapter 17 : Tax Structure in IndiaChapter 18 : Public Finance in India
Economics: Ramesh Singh
Laxmikanth:Governance in India
NO. OF QUESTIONS
100
100
10001.03.2020
TESTID SUBJECT
BOOKS /SOURCES
CHAPTERS / TOPICSNO. OF
QUESTIONSDATE
Laxmikanth -Governance in India:Chapter 11 :Statutory BodiesChapter 12 : Regulatory BodiesChapter 13 : Quasi-Judicial BodiesChapter 14 : Autonomous BodiesChapter 17 : Government Interventions for developmentChapter 18: Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable SectionsChapter 19 : Laws for Protection of Vulnerable SectionsChapter 20 : Institutions and Bodies for Vulnerable Sections
NCERT, GC Leong and Atlas31. PhysicalGeography Revision Test
Geography 100
NCERT, GC Leong and Atlas32. Indian Geography Revision Test
Geography
08.03.2020
100
1. Output Of An Economy2. Towards Inclusive Growth3. Sustainable Development And Climate Change4. Poverty And Social Sector5. Food Security6. Agriculture Sector7. Land Reforms8. Salient Features9. Industrial Sector And Liberalization10. Infrastructure Development11. Investment Model12. Integrated Energy Policy13. Government Finances
33. Indian Economy- Sanjiv Verma
Economy
15.03.2020
10022.03.2020
TESTID SUBJECTDATE
34. Economy
BOOKS /SOURCES
CHAPTERS / TOPICS
14. Bridging Deficits, Money And Government Borrowings15. Banking16. Inflation17. Capital Market18. Planning In India19. Towards Globalisation20. Inward And Outward-Looking Economies’Globalization21. Going Forward- India And Globalization22. SEZs23. Foreign Trade Policy25. Trade Reforms And Foreign ExchangeManagement Act24. Balance Of Payments26. Foreign Investment In India27. Multilateral Financial Institutions28. External Debt Of India29. Exchange Rate Determination30. Foreign Exchange Reserves31. Regional Treading Blocs32. India And The Global Economy
33. Global Economy- A Transition34. Global Integration35. Lessons From Crisis in Open Economies36. Global Financial Meltdown37. Global Crisis- Government Interventions38. Overview Of Recent Crisis Since 200839. Global Consensus-Going Forward
Indian Economy- Sanjiv Verma
NO. OF QUESTIONS
10029.03.2020
TESTID SUBJECT
BOOKS /SOURCES
DATE
35. Polity Revision Test
Polity
36. India's Struggle For Independence By Bipan Chandra
Modern India
05.04.2020
37. Spectrum- Facets Of Indian Culture
Biology Class 12th
Art, Culture & Science
12.04.2020
CHAPTERS / TOPICSNO. OF
QUESTIONS
40. Way Going Forward- Addressing Structural Issue41. Global Unresolved Issues42. Post-Crisis- Future Of Globalization43. Wto- Issues And India44. Two Decades Of Economic Reforms45. Indian Economy- Outlook And Challenges
Standard books referred in earlier tests
100
Complete Book 100
1. Introduction2. Religion And Philosophy3. Music4. Dance5. Drama6. The Cinema7. Architecture, Art And Craft8. Media And Culture9. Language And Literature10. Promotion And Preservation Of Culture
Biology Class 12th
Chapter 13- Organisms and Population ChapterChapter 14- EcosystemChapter 15- Biodiversity and Conservation Chapter16- Environmental Issues
10019.04.2020
TESTID SUBJECT
BOOKS /SOURCES
DATE
38. Spectrum- A brief History Of Modern India
Modern History
CHAPTERS / TOPICSNO. OF
QUESTIONS
Chapter 3- Advent Of Europeans In IndiaChapter 4-India On The Eve Of British ConquestChapter 5- Expansion And Consolidation Of British Power In IndiaChapter 6- People's Resistance AgainstBritish Before 1857Chapter 7- The Revolt Of 1857Chapter 8- Socio-Religious Reform Movements:Chapter 9- A General Survey Of Socio-CulturalReform Movements.Chapter 10- Beginning Of Modern NationalismIn India.Chapter 11- Indian National Congress: Foundation And The Modern PhaseChapter 12- Era Of Militant NationalismChapter 13- First Phase Of Revolutionary Activities ProvincesChapter 14- First World War And Nationalist ResponseChapter 15- Emergence Of GandhiChapter 16- Non Cooperation MovementAnd Khilafat AndolanChapter 17- Emergence Of Swarajists, Socialist Ideas,Revolutionary Activities And Other New Forces.Chapter 18-Simon Commission And Nehru ReportChapter 19-Civil Disobedience Movement And Round Table Conferences
10026.04.2020
TESTID SUBJECT
BOOKS /SOURCES
CHAPTERS / TOPICSNO. OF
QUESTIONSDATE
Chapter 20- Debates On The Future Strategy AfterCivil Disobedience MovementChapter 21 - Congress Rule
Chapter 22- Nationalist Response In The Wake OfWorld War IIChapter 23- Quit India Movement, Demand ForPakistan And The INAChapter 24- Post-War National ScenarioChapter 25- Independence With PartitionChapter 26- Constitutional, AdministrativeAnd Judicial DevelopmentsChapter 27- Survey Of British Policies In IndiaChapter 28- Economic Impact Of British Rule In IndiaChapter 29- Development Of Indian PressChapter 30- Development Of EducationChapter 31- Peasant MovementsChapter 32- The Movement Of The Working ClassChapter 33- Challenges Before The New Born NationChapter 34-The Indian StatesChapter 35- Making Of The ConstitutionChapter 36- The Evolution Of Nationalist Foreign PolicyChapter 37- First General ElectionsChapter 38 - Developments Under Nehru's Leadership
39. Spectrum- A brief History Of Modern India
Modern History 10003.05.2020
TESTID SUBJECTDATE
40. Economy
Apart From these the Test series contains the following tests:
BOOKS /SOURCES
CHAPTERS / TOPICS
All standard books and sources referred earlier
Economy Revision Test
NO. OF QUESTIONS
100
TESTID TEST NAME SOURCES
NO. OF QUESTIONS
12 Current Affairs Tests
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
June Current Affairs Test
July Current Affairs Test
August Current Affairs Test
September Current Affairs Test
October Current Affairs Test
November Current Affairs Test
December Current Affairs Test
January Current Affairs Test
February Current Affairs Test
March Current Affairs Test
April Current Affairs Test
May Current Affairs Test
1st June to 30th June 2019
1st July to 31st July 2019
1st Aug to 31st Aug 2019
1st Sep to 30th Sep 2019
1st Oct to 31st Oct 2019
1st Nov to 30th Nov 2019
1st Dec to 31st Dec 2019
1st Jan to 31st Jan 2020
1st Feb to 29th Feb 2020
1st March to 31st March 2020
1st April to 30th April 2020
1st May to 24th May 2020
5 Previous Years Tests
TESTID TEST NAME SOURCES
NO. OF QUESTIONS
Previous Years
Questions from
UPSC CSE, CDS
& CAPF
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
01
02
03
04
05
Indian Economy
Geography
Environment
History
Indian Polity
100
100
100
100
100
10.05.2020
TESTID SUBJECT SOURCESDATE
NO. OF QUESTIONS
13 Full Length Tests
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
01.02.2020
08.02.2020
15.02.2020
29.02.2020
07.03.2020
14.03.2020
04.04.2020
11.04.2020
18.04.2020
02.05.2020
09.05.2020
16.05.2020
23.05.2020
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