Course Content
1. English Composition (25 Marks)
English Composition tests your basic grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension skills to assess clarity and correctness in language usage.
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Introduction to Syllabus
How to Prepare for English Composition
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2. General Science (25 Marks)
Basic concepts of Physics, Chemistry, Biology Everyday science (Application-based) Environmental Science Human Body & Nutrition Diseases, Vaccines, Health & Hygiene Scientific Instruments Latest Scientific Discoveries & Inventions
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Preparation Strategy for General Science
1. Physics (Basic Concepts & Applications)
2. Chemistry (Basic Concepts & Everyday Applications)
3. Biology (Human Body, Plants, Diseases, Nutrition)
4. Environment & Ecology
5. Recent Scientific Developments
Why is General Science Important in WBCS?
3. Current Affairs (25 Marks)
National & International Events Government Schemes Sports & Awards Summits & Conferences Important Days & Themes Books & Authors Appointments & Resignations State (West Bengal) Current Affairs
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Introduction to Current Affairs
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4. History of India (25 Marks)
Ancient Indian History Medieval Indian History Modern Indian History Important Dates & Events Freedom Struggle (Emphasis on Bengal’s role) Social Reform Movements
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Introduction to History of India
1. Ancient Indian History
2. Medieval Indian History
3. Modern Indian History
5. Geography (25 Marks)
Indian Geography (Physical, Social, Economic) West Bengal Geography Climate & Weather Patterns Major Rivers, Mountains, Forests Agriculture & Industries Transportation & Communication Population & Census
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Introduction to Geography
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6. Indian Polity & Economy (25 Marks)
Polity: Indian Constitution (Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Duties) Parliament & State Legislature Union & State Executive Judiciary Panchayati Raj & Local Governance Important Constitutional Amendments Economy: Basics of Indian Economy Budget, Taxation, Banking System RBI & Monetary Policy Planning & Development Economic Reforms Poverty, Unemployment & Welfare Schemes
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Part 1: Indian Polity
Part 2: Indian Economy
Sample Practice Questions
Conclusion
7. Indian National Movement (25 Marks)
Uprising of 1857 Indian National Congress Gandhian Movements Revolutionary Movements Partition of Bengal Quit India Movement Role of Bengal in Freedom Struggle
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Introduction
Schedule 1
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Preparation Tips for Indian National Movement
8. General Mental Ability (25 Marks)
Logical Reasoning Analytical Ability Series (Number/Alphabet) Coding-Decoding Blood Relations Direction Sense Puzzles Venn Diagrams Syllogisms Data Interpretation (Basic level)
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Introduction
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Additional Course Features
Additional Course Features Weekly Mock Tests Daily Current Affairs PDF Notes & Handouts Doubt Clearing Sessions Previous Year Question Analysis Interview & Mains Guidance (After Prelims)
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Conclusion
WBCS Prelims Study Material Outline
West Bengal Civil Service Examination (Preliminary) 2024 & 2025

Delhi Sultanate (1206–1526)

  • Dynasties:

    • Slave (Mamluk), Khilji, Tughlaq, Sayyid, Lodi

  • Important Rulers:

    • Qutb-ud-din Aibak – Founder

    • Alauddin Khilji – Market Reforms, Military Expansion

    • Muhammad bin Tughlaq – Known for ambitious experiments

Bhakti & Sufi Movements

  • Bhakti Movement: Devotion to God, against caste discrimination.

  • Sufi Saints: Promoted love, peace, and brotherhood.

Vijayanagara Empire (1336–1646)

  • South Indian Kingdom known for architecture like Hampi temples.

Mughal Empire (1526–1857)

  • Founder: Babur (First Battle of Panipat, 1526)

Important Rulers:

  • Akbar (1556–1605):

    • Religious tolerance, abolished Jizya Tax

    • Introduced Din-i-Ilahi (a religious order)

  • Jahangir & Nur Jahan: Administrative excellence.

  • Shah Jahan: Built Taj Mahal.

  • Aurangzeb: Expansion of empire but religious intolerance led to unrest.

Decline of Mughals

  • Post-Aurangzeb period saw the rise of regional powers: Marathas, Sikhs, Rajputs.

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