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
Schedule 1
Schedule 2
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
Schedule 1
Schedule 2
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
Schedule 1
Schedule 2
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
Schedule 2
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

Introduction

Indian Economy is a dynamic subject in WBCS Prelims, contributing around 10–12 marks. The questions cover basic economic concepts, budgeting, policies, and current affairs related to the economy.

1. Nature of Indian Economy

  • Mixed Economy: Co-existence of private & public sectors

  • Agriculture-based economy but growing industrial and service sectors

2. Economic Sectors

Sector Examples
Primary Agriculture, Mining
Secondary Manufacturing, Construction
Tertiary Banking, Education, Services

3. National Income

  • GDP (Gross Domestic Product): Total value of goods & services produced.

  • GNP (Gross National Product): GDP + Income from abroad.

  • Per Capita Income: Average income per person.

4. Planning in India

  • Planning Commission: Replaced by NITI Aayog (2015)

  • Five-Year Plans: Started in 1951, discontinued in 2017.

5. Agriculture in Indian Economy

  • Contributes ~17% of GDP

  • Major Crops: Rice, Wheat, Cotton, Jute

  • Green Revolution: Increased food grain production

  • Government Schemes: PM-KISAN, PM Fasal Bima Yojana

6. Industries & Services

  • Industrial Policy: Encourages small-scale and large-scale industries

  • MSME Sector: Backbone of employment

  • IT Sector: Major contributor to exports and services

7. Banking & Finance

Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

  • Central Bank of India

  • Controls inflation, issues currency, manages foreign exchange

Monetary Policy Tools

  • Repo Rate

  • Reverse Repo Rate

  • Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)

8. Budget & Taxation

  • Union Budget: Presented by Finance Minister every February

  • GST (Goods & Services Tax): Introduced in 2017, replaced indirect taxes.

9. Poverty & Unemployment

  • Poverty Line: Determined by consumption of calories & income level

  • Types of Unemployment:

    • Seasonal

    • Structural

    • Frictional

    • Disguised

10. Inflation

  • Meaning: Rise in the prices of goods and services

  • Measured by:

    • Consumer Price Index (CPI)

    • Wholesale Price Index (WPI)

11. Government Schemes & Social Welfare

Scheme Purpose
MGNREGA Rural Employment
PMAY Housing for all
Ayushman Bharat Health Insurance
Ujjwala Yojana LPG Connection

12. International Organizations

Organization Role
IMF International Monetary Fund
World Bank Development Loans
WTO World Trade Organization

13. Recent Economic Developments

  • Digital India & UPI Growth

  • Startup India & Ease of Doing Business

  • Make in India Initiative

  • Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India)

Preparation Tips for Polity & Economy

  1. NCERT Books (Class 9–12)

  2. M. Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity (for Polity)

  3. Ramesh Singh’s Indian Economy (for Economy Basics)

  4. Regular Current Affairs Updates

  5. Government Websites (pib.gov.in, indiabudget.gov.in)

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