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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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West Bengal Civil Service Examination (Preliminary) 2024 & 2025

6. Sentence Improvement:

You will be given a sentence with part of it underlined. Choose the best alternative to improve the sentence.

Example:

The teacher taught me that honesty are the best policy.
Correct Answer: taught me that honesty is the best policy.


7. Cloze Test:

This is a paragraph with multiple blanks where candidates must fill in the blanks with suitable words.

How to Solve Cloze Test:
  • Read the entire passage once to understand the theme.

  • Use grammar, context, and vocabulary to choose correct options.

  • Avoid random guessing.


8. Prepositions:

Prepositions link nouns, pronouns, and phrases to other words in a sentence.

Common Prepositions:
  • at, on, in, by, for, with, about, from, to, of, over, under

Examples:
  • He is good at mathematics.

  • She lives in Kolkata.


9. Basic Grammar Rules:

Understanding the basics of grammar is essential for every part of the English section.

Important Grammar Topics:
  • Parts of Speech

  • Tenses

  • Voice (Active/Passive)

  • Narration (Direct/Indirect)

  • Articles

  • Conjunctions

  • Prepositions

  • Sentence structure