Statistics

Statistics (Code No. 29)
I. Probability :
Classical and axiomatic definitions of probability, simple theorems on probability
with examples, conditional probability, statistical independence, Bayes' theorem. Discrete
and continuous random variables, probability mass function and probability density
function, cumulative distribution function, joint marginal and conditional probability
distributions of two variables, Expectation of functions of one and two random variables,
moments, moment generating function, Binomial : Poisson Hypergeometric, Negative
Binomial , Uniform, exponential, gamma, beta, normal probability distributions,
Chebichev's inequality. Convergence in probability, weak law of large numbers, simple
form of central limit therorem.
II. Statistical Methods :
Compilation, classification, tabulation and diagrammatic representation of statistical
data, measures of central tendency, dispersion, skewness and kurtosis; measures of
association and contingency, correlation and linear regression involving two variables,
correlation ratio, curve fitting.
Concept of random sample and statistic sampling distribution of Chi-square, 't' and F
statistics, their properties and tests of significance based on them. Large Sample Tests.
Order statistics and their sampling distribution in case of uniform and exponential parent
distribution.
III. Statistical Inference :
Theory of estimation : unbiasedness, consistency, efficiency, sufficiency, Crammer-
Rao Lower bound, best linear unbiased estimates, methods of estimation, methods of
moments, maximum likelihood, leastsquares, minimum, Chi-square, properties of
maximum likelihood estimators (without proof), simple problems of constructing
confidence intervals for parameters of normal distribution.
Testing of hypothesis, simple and composite hypothesis, Statistical test, two kinds of
errors, Best critical regions for simple verses simple hypothesis concerning one parameter
of binomial, Poission, uniform, exponential and normal distribution. Non parametric
tests: Chi-square, sign, run median tests, Wilcoxon test, rank correlation methods.
IV. Sampling Theory and Design of Experiments :
Principles of sampling, frame and sampling units, sampling and non-sampling errors,
simple random sampling, stratified sampling, cluster sampling, systematic sampling, ratio
and regression estimates designing of sample surveys with reference to recent large scale
surveys in India.
Analysis of Variance with equal number of observations per cell in one, two and
three way classification, transformations to stabilize variance. Principles of experimental
design, completely randomized design Randomized block design, Latin square design,
Missing plot technique, 23 factorial experiments.

Psychology

Psychology (Code No. 26)
1. Scope, Method and subject matter.
2. Methods : Experimental methods, Field Studies, clinical and case methods,
Characteristics of psychological studies.
3. Physiological Basis, Structure and functions of the nervous systems, functions of
the endocrine system.
4. Development of Behaviour, Genetic mechanism, Environmental factors, Growth
and maturation, Relevant experimental studies.
5. Cognitive processes (I) : Perception, Perceptual Process ; Perceptual organisation,
Perception of form, colour, depth and time, Perceptual constancy, Role of motivation,
Social and cultural factors in perceptions.
6. Cognitive Processes (II) : Learning. Learning process. Learning theories; Classical
conditioning, Operant conditioning, Trial and error and Insight theories, Perceptual
learning. Learning and motivation. Verbal learning. Motor learning.
7. Cognitive Processes (III) : Remembering. Measurement of remembering. Shortterm
memory. Long-term memory. Forgetting. Theories of forgetting.
8. Cognitive Processes (IV) : Thinking. Development of thinking. Language and
thought. Images. Concept formation. Problems solving
9. Intelligence : Nature of intelligence. Theories of intelligence. Measurement of
intelligence. Intelligence and creativity.
10. Motivation : Needs, drives and motives. Classification of motives Measurement
of motives. Theories of motivation.
11. Personality : Nature of personality. Triat and type approaches. Determinants of
personality. Personality assessment : techniques and tests.
12. Coping Behaviour. Coping Mechanisms. Coping with frustration and stress.
Conflicts.
13. Attitudes. Nature of attitudes. Theories of attitudes. Measurement of attitudes.
Change of attitudes.
14. Communication : Types of communication, Communication process.
Communication network. Distortion of communication.
15. Applications of psychology in industry, Education and Community.

Geology

Geology (Code No. 16)
I. Physical Geology and Geomorphology :
Solar system, the earth, its origin, age and internal constitution. Weathering and
erosion. Geological work of river, glacier, wind, ocean and ground water. Types,
products and distribution of volcanoes. Causes, effects and distribution of earthquakes.
Morphology of continents and oceans. Elementary idea of isostasy, continental drift,
sea floor spreading and plate tectonics. Iceages, past climates and coral reefs.
Land forms, their types and relation to lithology and deformation Geomorphological
sub division of India.
II. Structural Geology and Geotectonics and Structure and Tectonics of India:
Dip, strike, pitch and plunge; Clinometer Compass. Determination of top of beds.
Description and classification of folds, faults, unconformities and joints. Cleavage,
schistosity, foliation and lineation. Igneous intrusives and extrusive bodies. Overlap,
offlap, outliers and inliers. Major tectonic sub divisions of India and their characteristics.
Origin of Himalayas, Indoganetic plains and deserts in India.
III. Palaeontology, Principles of Stratigraphy and Geology of India :
Mode of preservation and utility of fossils. Elementary idea of organic evolution.
Morphology and geological distribution of Graptoloidea, Echinoidea, Gastropoda,
Lamellibranchia, Trilobita, Brachiopoda, Cephalopoda and Foraminifera.
A brief study of Gondwana plant fossils and Siwalik fauna; elementary; idea of
evolution of man, elephant and horse, Standard stratigraphic time scale, principles of
stratigraphic correlation and knowledge of stratigraphic classification.
Study of Precambrian, Palaeozoic Mesozoic and Cenozoic rocks of India.
IV. Crystallography and Mineralogy :
Law of crystallography, elements of crystal symmetry, crystallographic notations and
twining. Study of forms and symmetry elements of normal classes of various crystal
systems. Contact goniometer. Crystal bonding and internal structure of crystals.
Physical, chemical and optical characteristics of important silicate mineral groups.
viz., Quartz, Felspar, Felspathoid, Olivine, Pyroxene, Amphibole, Mica, Chloride and
Garnet. Structure of silicate minerals. Physical properties and chemical composition of
important ore minerals. Petrological microscope, micol prism, birefringence,
pleochroism, extinction, uniaxial and biaxial characteristic of minerals. Optical signs.
V. Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic Petrology :
Composition of magmas. Forms, structure, textures and classification of igneous
rocks. Phase rule, crystallisation of unicomponent and bicomponent silicate melts.
Crystallisation of common basaltic magma. Bowen's reaction series, magmatic
differentiation and assimilation. Petrography and petrogenesis of common igneous rocks.
Sedimentary processes, lithification and diagenesis. Heavy minerals. Structures,
textures, classification and depositional environment of sedimentary rocks. Physical
parameters of sedimentary grains. Petrography and petrogenesis of important sedimentary
rocks.
Agents, kind, depth zones, facies and grades of metamorphism. Structures, textures
and classification of metamorphic rocks. Petrography and petrogenesis of important
metamorphic rocks.
VI. Economic Geology and Applied Geology :
Processes of formation of mineral deposits. Mode of occurrence, distribution, uses
and origin on important metallic and nonmetallic mineral deposits of India. Coal,
petroleum and radioactive minerals deposits of India.
Elementary idea of various geophysical methods of prospecting. Elements of Ground
Water Geology and Engineering Geology. Surveying instruments and their use.
Elementary knowledge of mineral dressing. Application of photogeological techniques.
VII. Geology and Mineral Wealth of Rajasthan :
Lithostatigraphic divisions, tectonic and structural features of the geology of
Rajasthan. A study of the geology of Rajasthan from Precambrians to Recent. Mineral
wealth of Rajasthan and the mineral based industries. Knowledge of major mining
regions, dams, reservoirs, engineering projects, hydroelectric projects, thermal power
plants, fuel resources and ground water potential of the State of Rajasthan

Computer Science

Computer Science (Code No. 10)
1. Fundamentals-of-Computer-Processing System: Electronic digital computer and its
parts (CPU Memory, I-O devices), machine instructions: opcode, operand, instruction
counter, instruction cycle, memory addressing, registers in CPU, Number systems
(digital, binary, octal, hexadecimal), codes: character codes (ASCIL, EBCDIC), BCD
code, Excess3 code, Software (system and application software). Electronic data
Processing Concepts: Data Information, File, Database, Need, Quality, Value.
Categories of information, organization of information in business. Benefits of EDP,
Application of EDP in education, management, public delivery, bank, financial
accounting, inventory control etc, Classification of computers: Classification based
on size, design and purpose, History of computer: features of different generations.
2. Programming languages: machine language, assembly language, high-level language,
3 GL, 4GL languages, Graphic user interfaces, Algorithm, Flowchart, developing
programs in PASCAL language.
3. Digital Circuits: Logic families, gates, flip flops, Design of combinational and
sequential circuits, Boolean algebra and minimizations techniques.
4. Personal computer software: Word processing packages, Spreadsheet packages,
database management system packages, Desk top publishing, Computer animation
packages, Introduction to MS Office.
5. Operating System concepts: Need of operating system, categories of operating
system, functions of operating system, familiarity with common operating systems:
DOS, Windows 2000, UNIX.
6. Computer and communication: Need of data transmission over long distance,
Communication channels: twisted pair, coaxial cable, microwave radio waves, optical
fibre, satellite, analog and digital transmission, serial and parallel transmission,
modems, networking concepts: LAN, WAN.
7. Internet topology: Concept of internet, how does internet work, internet protocols, net
surfing and searching, browsers, search engine, world wide web, HTML and Java
concepts.
8. E-Commerce: What is E-commerce, advantages and growth of E-commerce,
electronic payment system digital currencies, cyber cash E-cash, credit cards, smart
cards, supply chain management, security considerations.
9. Recent advances in concept and products in Information Technology: Parallel
processing, Artificial Intelligence and expert systems (concept only), Computer
Aided Design and Manufacturing, Wireless communication, Convergence
technology, E-Governance.

Commerce

Commerce (Code No. 07)
Part - I : Accounting
Preparation of the Financial statements including statement of sources and uses of
funds. Ratio analysis and interpretation : Ratios relating to short term liquidity, long
terms solvency and profitability.
Company Accounts : Issue and redemption of shares and debentures, Capitalisation of
profits and issue of bonus shares; Accounting for depreciation including accelerated
method of providing depreciation. Study of Indian Accounting standards : Accounting
standards relating to Accounting Policy, Valuation of Inventory, Depreciation, Fixed
Assets, Events occurring after Balance Sheet Date.
Rate of Return on Investment (ROI) : Evaluation of the over-all performance of a
business entity, Marginal costing and decision making.
Auditing : Objects of auditing, Balance Sheet and continuous audit; Concept and
objects of management audit; Company Audit : Appointment, rights, duties and liabilities
of a Company Auditor.
Part- II Business Management and Secretarial Practice
Floatation of a Joint Stock Company-Procedure and documents; Doctrine of indoor
management and Principle of constructive notice ; Types of securities SEBI guidelines
regarding their issue.
Management Functions : Planning, Organising, Directing, Coordination and Control.
Organisation structure : Centralisation and decentralisation; Delegation of authority,
Span of control; Management by objectives (MBO); Management by exception.
Company Secretarial Practice : Appointment, qualifications and disqualifications -
Rights, duties and liabilities of Company Secretary, Drafting of notices, agenda,
resolutions and minutes.
Stock Exhanges : Primary and Secondary markets.
Procedure and Financing of Export and Import Trade, Export promotion, Role of
EXIM Bank; Principles of Insurance - Life, Fire and Marine insurance.

Chemistry

Chemistry (Code No. 05)
Section 'A'
Atomic number, Electronic configuration of elements, Aufbauprinciple, Hund's
Multiplicity Rules, Paulis Exclusion Principle, long form of the Periodic Classification of
elements; salient characteristics of 's', 'p', 'd' and 'f' block elements.
Atomic and ionic radii, ionisation potential, electron affinity and
electronegativity; their variation with the position of the elements in the periodic table.
Natural and artificial radioactivity theory of nuclear disintegration; disintegration
and displacement laws; radioactive series; nuclear bindings, energy, nuclear reaction,
fission,, and fusion, radioactive isotopes and their uses.
Electronic Theory of Valency. Elementary ideas about sigma and pi-bonds,
hybridization and directional nature of covalent bonds. Shapes of simple molecules bond
order and bond length.
Oxidation states and oxidation numbers. Common redox reactions; ionic
equations.
Bronsted and Lewis theorise of acids and bases.
Chemistry of common elements and their compounds, treated from the point of
view of periodic classification.
Principles of extraction of metals, as illustrated by sodium, copper, aluminium,
iron and nickel.
Werner's theories of coordination compounds and types of isomerism in 6- and 4-
co-ordinate complexes. Role of co-ordination compounds in nature, common
metallurgical and analytical operations.
Structures of diborane, aluminium chloride, ferrocene, alkyl magnesium halides,
dichlorodiamineplatinum and xenon fluorides.
Common ion effect, solubility products and their applications in qualitative
inorganic analysis.
Section 'B'
Electron displacements- inductive, mesomeric and hyperconjugative effectseffects
of structure on dissociation constants of acids and bases-bond formation and bond
fission of covalent bonds- reaction intermediates carbonations, carbanions, free radicals
and carbenes-nucleophiles and electrophiles.
Alkanes, alkenes and alkynes-petroleum as a source of organic compounds -
simple derivatives of aliphatic compounds; halides, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, acids,
esters, acid chlorides, amides, anhydrides ethers, amines and nitro compounds;
monohydroxy, ketonic and amino acids. Grignard reagents; active methylene groupmalonic
and acetoacetic esters and their synthetic uses-unsaturated acids.
Stereochemistry - Elements of symmerty, chirality, optical isomerism of lactic
and tartaric acids, D, L- notation, R,S- notation of compounds containing chiral centres,
concept of conformation- Fischer, Sawhorse and Newman projections of butane-2, 3-diol
geometrical isomerism of maleic and fumaric acids, E and Z notation of geometrical
isomers.
Carbohydrates - Classification and general reactions, structures of glucose,
fructose and sucrose, general idea on the chemistry of starch and celluose.
Benzene and common monofunctional benzenenoid compounds, concept of
aromaticity as applied to benezene, naphthalene and pyrole-orientation influence in
aromatic substitution-chemistry and uses of diazonium salts.
Elementary idea of the chemistry of oils, fats, proteins and vitamins, their role in
nutrition and industry.
Basic principles underlying spectral techniques (UV-visile,IR, Raman and NMR).
Section 'C'
Kinetic theory of gases and gas laws. Maxwell's law of distribution of velocities.
Van der Vaals equation. Law of corresponding states. Specific heat of gases, ration
Cp/Cv.
Thermodynamics - The first law of thermodynamics. Isothermal and adiabatic
expansions. Enthalpy, heat capacities and thermochemistry. Heats of reaction.
Calculation of bond energies. Krichoff's equation. Criteria for spontaneous changes,
Second law of thermodynamics.Entropy. Free energy, Criteria for chemical equilibrium,
Solutions - Osmotic pressure. Lowering of vapour pressure, depression of
freezing point and elevation of boiling point. Determiantion of molecular weight in
solution. Association and dissocation of solutes.
Chemical equilibria - Law of mass action and its application to homogeneous
and heterogeneous equilibrua; Le Chatelier principle and its application to chemical
equilibria.
Chemical Kinetics - Molecularity and order of a reation. First order and second
order reactions. Temperature coefficient and energy of activation. Collision theory of
reaction rates. Qualitative treatment of theory of activated complex.
Electrochemistry - Faraday's laws of electrolysis, conductivity of an electrolyte.
Equivalent conductivity and its variation with dilution. Solubility of sparingly soluble
salts. Electrolytic dissociation. Ostwald's dilution law, anomaly of strong electrolytes.
Solubility product. Strength of acids and bases. Hydrolysis of salts. Hydrogen ion
concentration. Buffer action. Theory of indicators.
Reversible cells- Standard hydrogen and calomal electrodes, Redox potentials,
Concentration cells. Ionic product of water. Potentiometric titrations.
Phase rule- Explanation of terms involved. Application to one and two
component systems. Distribution law.
Colloids - General nature of colloidal solutions and their classification.
Coagulation. Protective action and Gold number. Absorption.
Catalysis - Homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis. Promoters and Poisons.

RAS & RTS PRE EXAMS-2007 SUBJECTS CODE

SUBJECTS OF RAS & RTS PRE EXAMINATION-2007

S. No. Name of Paper Code No.
1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE & GENERAL SCIENCE (Compulsory) 00

2. Agriculture 01

3. Agricultural Engineering 02

4. Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science 03

5. Botany 04

6. Chemistry 05

7. Civil Engineering 06

8. Commerce 07

9. Crop Husbandry with Horticulture 08

10. Computer Engineering 09

11. Computer Science 10

12. Dairy Processing & Technology 11

13. Economics 12

14. Electrical Engineering 13

15. Electronics & Tele-Communication Engineering 14

16. Geography 15

17. Geology 16

18. Home Science 17

19. Indian History 18

20. Law 19

21. Mathematics 20

22. Mechanical Engineering 21

23. Mining Engineering 22

24. Philosophy 23

25. Physics 24

26. Political Science 25

27. Psychology 26

28. Public Administration 27

29. Sociology 28

30. Statistics 29

31. Zoology 30