Here is our topic-wise analysis of recently conducted CGPSC Mains 2020. The topics from the syllabus which were asked directly or indirectly are also mentioned.
About 42% questions were directly asked from the topics of the syllabus and 39% questions were related with the topics which are an obvious part of the respective syllabus topics. Therefore, covering the syllabus itself prepares you to solve about 80-85% of the questions.
Note: This analysis includes the optional questions also.
Paper-I (Languages): 200 Marks
| Part- 01 हिंदी: 100 Marks
- हिंदी व्याकरण: 60 Marks
- पत्र लेखन: 08 Marks
- हिन्दी साहित्य: 12 Marks
- छत्तीसगढ साहित्य: 06 Marks
- अपठित गद्यांश: 06 Marks
- प्रारूप प्रतिवेदन एवं लेखन: 08 Marks
- अनुवाद: 10 Marks
| Part- 02 General English: 50 Marks
- Comprehension: 06 Marks
- Précis Writing: 06 Marks
- English Grammar: 38 Marks
| Part- 03 Chhattisgarhi Language: 50 Marks
- छत्तीसगढ़ी भाषा: 08 Marks
- छत्तीसगढ़ी साहित्य: 12 Marks
- छत्तीसगढ़ी का व्याकरण: 28 Marks
- छत्तीसगढ़ी भाषा का विकास में भूमिका: 02 Marks
Paper- II (Essays): 200 Marks
International and National level issues (2 Topics have to be covered): 2 out of 4 topics were easy to be guessed as they were frequently discussed in the country and 1 topic was traditional in nature.
- Online fraud
- Covid-19
- Foreign culture
- NITI Aayog
Chhattisgarh State Level issues: 2 topics were frequently discussed in the current affairs, horticulture in Chhattisgarh was a distant guess to be covered.
- Ram Krishna Mission Narayanpur
- Wild elephants
- Horticulture in Chhattisgarh
- Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyaya Yojana
Paper- III: General Studies- I (History, Constitution and Public Administration): 200 Marks
| Part 01: History of India: 75 Marks
Ancient History: 31 Marks
- Indus Civilization: 4
- Jainism and Buddhism: 4
- Mauryan and Gupta Empire: 15 + 8
Medieval History: 20 Marks
- Sultanate and Mughal period: 08+02
- Rise of Marathas: 04
- Bhakti Movement: 04
- Sufism: 02
Modern India: 37 Marks
- The Revolt of 1857: 04
- Socio- Religious Reform Movements: 02
- Rise of Nationalism: 02
- Partition of Bengal and Swadeshi Movement: 08
- Gandhian Movements, Quit India Movement: 06+15
| Part 02: Constitution and Public Administration: 50 Marks
Constitution of India: 20 Marks
- Constitutional development of India (1773-1950): 04
- Formation of the Constitution and Salient Features: 04
- Union Executive (President/Vice-President): 12
Govt. of Chhattisgarh: 18 Marks
- State Executive: 08
- Administrative Structure: 10
Public Administration: 20 Marks
- Rule of law: 04
- Organization: 10
- Control on Administration in India: 04
- Government types: 02
| Part 03: History of Chhattisgarh: 75 Marks
- Major dynasties of Chhattisgarh: 23 Marks
- Rajashritulya: 02
- Kakatiya: 02
- Sharabhpuriyas: 04
- Chindak Nag: 15
- The Kalchuris and their Administration: 10
- Chhattisgarh under the Marathas: 10
- Chhattisgarh under British protectorate: 06
- Freedom Movement in Chhattisgarh: 43 Marks
- Jungle satyagraha: 8
- Movements: 21
- Role of individuals: 06
- Workers, Peasant and Tribal Movements: 08
Analysis |
Questions asked directly from syllabus topics: 2+8+4+2+2+8+15+4+10+4+2+2+2+2+2+4= 73 Marks Questions asked related with syllabus topics: 2+4+15+2+2+4+4+8+2+4+2+2+2+10+8+2+2+2+2+4+15+2+ 4+2+8+2+2+4+8+15=143 Marks Questions asked may be linked with syllabus topics: = 02 Marks Questions asked may not be linked easily with syllabus topics: = 0 Marks |
Paper– IV: General Studies- II (Science, Aptitude and Environment): 200 Marks
| Part 01 General Science: 75 Marks
Chemistry: 35
- Rate of chemical reaction and chemical equilibrium: 08
- Metals: 15
- Metallurgy: Corrosion of metals: 04
- Nonmetals: 02
- Some general artificial polymers: soap and detergents: 06
Physics: 27
- Light:
- Concave mirror: 02
- Electric discharge in gases: 02
- Photo electric effect: 08
- Solar Cell, PN Junction Diode: 15
Biology: 20
- Transport: Transport of mineral and water in plants and animals: 08
- Control and coordination:
- Structure and function of human Brain: 04
- Reproduction and growth:
- Human reproductive system and reproduction process (general information): 04
- Reproduction in plants: 04
| Part 02 Aptitude Test, Logical Reasoning, Mental Ability: 50 Marks
Basic Mathematics: 16
- Rational number: 08
- Median: 08
Vedic Mathematics: Vinculam and its application: 02
Indian Mathematicians: Shrinivas Ramanujan: : 10
Data Analysis: 10
- Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc.) and analysis of data: 10
Applied Mathematics: 20
- Profit and Loss, Percentage: 10
- Probability: 02
- Time and work: 08
Logical Reasoning: 02
- Coding & Decoding Test: 02
| Part 03 Applied & Behavioural Science: 75 Marks
Technology: 35 Marks
- Role of Information Technology in Rural India: 02
- Broad applications of IT: 23
- Energy Resources:
- renewable: 02
- Current Science and Technology developments in India: 04
- Fertilizers, Control of pests and disease scenario in India: 08
Environment: 53 Marks
- Bio-diversity and its conservation:
- species and genetic diversity: 06
- Hotspots of Biodiversity: 08
- Importance of Bio-Diversity: 10
- Environmental pollution:
- Oil pollution: 02
- Sound pollution: 10
- Human role in pollution control: 02
- Solid waste management:
- Industrial solid waste management: reason, effect and control: 15
Analysis |
Questions asked directly from syllabus topics: 8+2+15+2+2+2+15+8+4+2+4+2+2+2+2+2+4+4+4+10+8+15+2+ 2+4+8+10+15 =160 Marks Questions asked related with syllabus topics: 4+2++2+2+2+2+8+8+10+4+4+4+2 = 54 Marks Questions asked may be linked with syllabus topics: 2+4+2+2+2= 12 Marks Questions asked may not be linked easily with syllabus topics: 02 Marks |
Paper–V: General Studies- III (Economics and Geography): 200 Marks
| Part 01 Economics of India & Chhattisgarh: 75 Marks
Indian Economics: 24 Marks
- National and per capita income: 02
- Economic Reforms: 02
- Monetary Policy– structure of Indian Banking and non-banking financial institutions: 02
- Pattern of Revenue- expenditure, public debt, fiscal deficit and effects on the Economy: 18
Economics of Chhattisgarh: 33 Marks
- Social backwardness of the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes: 08
- Socio- Political and Economic empowerment of Women; Child Labour problem; Rural Development: 06
- State Finance and Budgetary policy: 17
- Public Debt composition: 02
| Part 02 Geography of India: 50 Marks
Physical Geography: 16 Marks
- Physical features of India: 06
- Physical Divisions: 10
Human Geography: 51 Marks
- Human Characteristics:
- Population, Census, Population Growth, Density and Distribution: 02
- Migration: 08
- Urbanization: 19
- Agriculture:
- Problems of agriculture: 04
- White revolution: 04
- Mineral resources: production and distribution of mineral: 02
- Energy resources: Non-conventional sources of energy: 12
- Industries:
- Small and smallest scale: 02
- Agriculture, forest and mineral based industries: 08
| Part 03 Geography of Chhattisgarh: 75 Marks
- Physical features:
- Location & extent: 06
- Drainage System: 04
- Vegetation and wild life:
- National parks and sanctuaries: 02
- Forest conservation: 10
- Human Characteristics:
- Population and literacy: 06
- Agriculture:
- Cereal, pulses, oil seeds and other crops: 10
- Important irrigation projects: 02
- Problem of agriculture: 04
- Means of irrigation and its importance: 04
- Mineral resources: 10
- Energy resources: Coal: 15
- Industries:
- Large Scale medium, small and smallest scale: 08
- Agricultural, forest based industries: 17
- Means of transport and tourism: 06
Analysis |
Questions asked directly from syllabus topics: 2+15+10+2+4+8+4+10+2+4+2+2+15+2+15= 97 Marks Questions asked related with syllabus topics: 2+2+8+2+4+2+2+4+4+2+8+2+2+4+2+8+4+8+2+4= 76 Marks Questions asked may be linked with syllabus topics: 2+2+4+8+2+2+4+2=26 Marks Questions asked may not be linked easily with syllabus topics: 4+15+8+8=35 Marks |
Paper- VI: General Studies- IV (Philosophy and Sociology): 200 Marks
| Part 01 Philosophy: 75 Marks
Indian Philosophy: 57 Marks
- Nature of Philosophy, its relation between religion and culture: 06
- Philosophy of Jain: 08
- Philosophy of Buddha: 10
- 6 Schools of Philosophy:
- Samkhya: 10
- Yoga: 06
- Ashtanga Yoga: 2
- Advaita Vedanta: 15
Indian Philosophers: 0 Marks
Western Philosophers: 31 Marks
- Saint Anselm: ontological argument for the existence of God: 04
- Descartes: method of doubt, I think therefore I am: 08
- Leibnitz: theory of Monad: 04
- Kant- criticism: 15
Ethics: 04 Marks
- Problem of evil: 04
| Part 02 Sociology: 50 Marks
- Sociology: Meaning: 02
- Primary Concepts: Social group: 06
- Individual and Society:
- Status and role: 02
- Culture and Personality: 08
- Socialization: 14
- Hindu Social Organization: Religion: 02
- Social Stratification: 04
- Social Processes: 12
- Social Control and Social Change: 06
- Social disorganization: 08
- Social Research and Techniques: 02
| Part 03 Social Aspect of Chhattisgarh: 75 Marks
Tribes of Chhattisgarh: 48 Marks
- Tribal social organization:
- Clan, society: 04
- Tribes and others:
- Main ornaments popular in tribes of Chhattisgarh: 17
- Special traditions: 02
- Tribal Development:
- History: 08
- Programmes and policies: 02
- Constitutional System: 15
Art of Chhattisgarh: 16 Marks
- Folk arts of Chhattisgarh: 12
- Art institutions of Chhattisgarh: 04
Culture of Chhattisgarh: 20 Marks
- Chief fairs: 04
- Festivals: 10
- Tourism places marked by Chhattisgarh Govt:
- Waterfalls and caves of Bastar: 06
Analysis |
Questions asked directly from syllabus topics: 4+2+2+4+8+2+4+8+4+2+2+2+8+4+4+8+10+2+2+15+4+8+2 = 111 Marks Questions asked related with syllabus topics: 2+2+2+2+2+8+15+4+4+2+2+2+2+15+4+8+2+4+4 = 80 Marks Questions asked may be linked with syllabus topics: 15+4+10+2+8 = 39 Marks Questions asked may not be linked easily with syllabus topics: 2+2 = 04 Marks |
Paper –VII: General Studies- V (Laws, Programs and Organizations)
| Part 01 Welfare, Development Programme & Laws: 75 Marks
Social and Important Legislation: 26 Marks
- Social legislation as a form of a mean of social transformation: 08
- Human Rights: 10
- Protection granted to Females under CrPC: 06
- Consumer Protection: 02
Legislation of Chhattisgarh of Chhattisgarh: 74 Marks
- Customary laws: 16
- Acts and laws:
- Land revenue code: 19
- Tribal:
- Constitutional provisions: 08
- Laws and structure: 16
- Functioning: 15
Welfare schemes of Chhattisgarh: 12 Marks
- People-oriented and important schemes:
- Rural development: 04
- Food and nutrition: 08
| Part 02 International & National Sports, Events & Organization: 50 Marks
- United Nations and its associated organizations: 18
- International organizations: 02
- Important bilateral groupings:
- SAARC: 04
- European Union: 02
- WTO: 08
- National and international Sports and Competition:
- Cricket: 12
| Part 03: International & National Educational Institute & their Role of Human Development: 75 Marks
- Availability of skilled human resources: 44 Marks
- Human resources: 06
- Various trends of employment: 19
- Education: 29
- Role of Various institutions and Councils in Human Resource Development: 22 Marks
- University Grants Commission (UGC): 02
- National Council of Teachers Education: 02
- All India Technical Education Council (AITEC): 04
- ITI: 02
- Indian Institute of Technology (IIT): 04
- National Law University: 08
- Issues related to Girls’ Education: 04 Marks
Analysis |
Questions asked directly from syllabus topics: 2+2+8+4+2+2+2+2+4+2+2+2+4+4+8+4= 54 Marks Questions asked related with syllabus topics: 2+4+4+4+8+15+4+4+4+2+4+2+2+8+2+2+8+15= 104 Marks Questions asked may be linked with syllabus topics: 8+2+4+4+15+10+2+8+2+4+15= 74 Marks Questions asked may not be linked easily with syllabus topics: 15+4+4 = 23 Marks |
Overall Analysis (except language and essay papers)
Analysis Point | Paper III | Paper IV | Paper V | Paper VI | Paper VII | Total Wtage |
Questions asked directly from syllabus topics | 73 | 160 | 97 | 111 | 54 | 42.3% |
Questions asked related with syllabus topics | 143 | 54 | 76 | 80 | 104 | 39.1% |
Questions asked may be linked with syllabus topics | 2 | 12 | 26 | 39 | 74 | 13.1% |
Questions asked may not be linked easily with syllabus topics | 0 | 2 | 35 | 4 | 23 | 5.5% |