HISTORY

PAPER-I
SECTION-A
1.Sources and approaches to study of early Indian history.
2.Early pastoral and agricultural communities . The archaeological evidence.
3.The Indus Civilization : its origins, nature and decline.
4.Patterns of settlement , economy social organization and religion in India (c. 2000 to 500 B.C.) : archaeological perspectives.
5.Evolution of north Indian society and culture : evidence of Vedic texts (Samhitas to Sutras).
6.Teachings of Mahavira and Buddha. Contemporary society. Early phase of state formation and urbanization.
7.Rise of Magadha; Mauryan empire . Ashoka’s inscriptions; his dhamma. Nature of the Mauryan state.
8-9 Post of Mauryan period in northern and peninsular India: Political and administrative history ,. Society , economy, culture and religion. Tamilaham and its society : the Sangam texts.
10-11. India in the Gupta and post – Gupta period (to c.750) : Political history of northern and peninsular India ; Samanta system and changes in political structure; economy; social structure; culture ; religion.
12. Themes in early Indian cultural history : languages and texts; major stages in the evolution of Art And Architecture; major philosophical thinkers and schools; ideas in science and mathematics .
Section-B
13. India 750-1200 : Policy, society and economy. Major dynasties and political structures in North India. Agrarian structures . ‘Indian feudalism’ . Rise of Rajputs. The Imperial Cholas and their contemporaries in Peninsular India. Villagle communities in the South Conditions of woman . Commerce mercantile groups and guilds . Problem of coinage. Arab conquest of Sind; the Ghaznavide empire.
14. India, 750-1200 : Culture, Literature , Kalhana, historian Styles of temple architecture; sculpture. Religious thought and institutions : Sankaracharya’a Vedanta . Raanuja. Growth of Bhakti, Islam and its arrival in India. Sufism. Indian science . Alberuni and his study of Indian science and civilization.
15. The 13th Century. The Ghorian invasions. Factors behind Ghorian success. Economic , social and cultural consequences. Foundation of Delhi Sultanate. The ‘Slave’ Dynasty. Iltutmish; Balban. ‘The Khalji Revolution’. Early Sultanate. Archiecture.
16. The 14th Century. Alauddin Khalji’s conquests agrarian and economic measures. Muhammad Tughluq’s major ‘projects’ Firuz Tughluq’s concessions and public works. Decline of the Sultante . Foreing contacts : Ibn Battuta.
17. Economy society and culture in the 13th and 14th centuries . Caste and slavery under sultanate . Tehnological changes. Sultanate architecture. [Persian literature : Amir Khusrau , Historiography ; Ziya Barani. Evolution of a composite culture . Sufism in North India. Lingayats. Bhakti schools in the south.
18. The 15th and early 16th Century (Political History). Rise of Provincial Dynasties : Bengal , Kashmir (Zainul Abedin) , Gujarat, Malwa, Bahmanids . The Vijayanagara Empire . Lodis, Muhgal Empire, First phase : Babur, Humayun. The Sur Empire : Sher Shah’s administration . The Portuguese colonial enterprise.
19. The 15th and early 16th Century (society , economy and culture) Regional cultures and literatures. Provincial architectural styles . Society, culture, literature and the arts in Vijayanagara Empire. Monotheistic movements : Kabir and Guru Nanak. Bhakti Movements :Chaitanya . Sufism in its pantheistic phase.
20. Akbar : His conquests and consolidation of empire. Establishment of Jagir and mansab system. His Rajput policy . Evolution of religious and social outlook. Theory of Sulh-I-kul and religious policy . Abul Fazl , thinker and historian. Court patronage of art and technology.
21. Mughal empire in the 17th Century. Major policies (administrative and religious ) of Jahangir , Shahjahan and Aurangzeb. The Empire and the Zamindars . Nature of the Mughal state . Late 17th Century crisis : Revolts . The Ahom kingdom. Shivaji and early maratha kingdom.
22. Economy and society , 16th and 17th Centuries . Population. Agricultural and craft production . Towns, commerce with Europe through Dutch, English and French companies-a ‘trade revolution’ Indian merchantile classes . Banking , insurance and credit system . Conditions of peasants , famines . Condition of Women.
23. Culture during Mughal Empire . Persian literature (including historical works). Hindi and religious literatures. Mughal architecture. Mughal painting. Provincial schools of architecture and painting . Classical music. Science and technology . Sawai Jai Singh , astronomer. Mystic eclecticism : Dara Shikoh. Vaishnav Bhakti . Mahrasthra Dharma. Evolution of the Sikh community (Khalsa).
24. First half of 18th Century : Factors behind decline of the Mughal Empire . The regional principalities (Nizam’s Deccan, Bengal , Awadh). Rise of Maratha ascendancy under the peshwas . The Maratha fiscal and financial system . Emergency of Afghan Power . Panipat , 1761 . Internal weakness, political cultural and economic , on eve of the British conquest.
PAPER-II
Section –A
1. Establishment of British rule in India : Factors behind British success against India powers- Mysore, Maratha Confederacy and the Punjab as major powers in resistance; policy of subsidiary Alliance and Doctrine of Lapse.
2. Colonial Economy : Tribute system . Drain of wealth and deindustrialisation’ , Fiscal pressures and revenue settlements (Zamindari, Ryotwari and Mahalwari settlements); Structure of the British raj up to 1857(including the Acts of 1773 and 1784 and administrative organization).
3. Resistance of colonia rule : Early uprisings ; Causes, nature and impact of the Revolt of 1857; Reorganisation of the Raj, 1858 and after.
4. Socio-cultural impact of colonial rule : Official social reform measures (1828-57 ) ; Orientalist – Anglicist controversy; coming of English education and the press; Christian missionary activities ; Bengal Renaissance; Social and religious reform movements in Bengal and other areas ; Women as focus of social reform.
5. Economy 1858-1914 : Railways; Commercialisation of Indian agriculture; Growth of landless labourers and rural indebtedness; Famines; India as market for British industry; Customs removal, exchange and countervailing excise ; Limited growth of modern industry.
6. Early Indian Nationalism : Social background ; Formation of national associations; Peasant and tribal uprising during the early nationalist era; Foundation of the Indian National Congress; The Moderate phase of the Congress; Growth of Extremism ; The Indian Council Act of 1909; Home Rule Movement ; The Government of India Act of 1919.
7. Inter- War economy of India : Industries and problem of Protection ; Agricultural distress; the Great Depression ; Ottawa agreements and Discriminatory Protection; the growth of trade unions; The Kisan Movement; The economic programme of the Congress ‘Karachi resolution , 1931.
8. Nationalism under Gandhi’s leadership : Gandhi’s carer, thought and methods of mass mobilisation ; Rowlatt Satyagraha, Khilafat- Non Cooperation Movement, Civil Disobedience Movement, 1940 Satyagraha and Quit India Movement; State People’s Movement.
9. Other strands of the National Movement : (a) Revolutionary movement since 1905 ; (b) Constitutional politics ; Swarajists , Liberals, Responsive Cooperation;(c) Ideas of Jawaharlal Nehru , (d) The Left (Socialists and Communists); (e) Subhas Chandra Bose and the Indian National Army; (f) Communal strands : Muslim League and Hindu Mahasabha; (g) Women in the National Movement .
10. Literary and cultural movements : Tagore , Premchand, Subramanyam Bharti , Iqbal as examples only ; New trends in art; Film industry; Writers ‘ Organisations and Theatre Associations.
11. Towards Freedom : The Act of 1935; Congress Ministries, 1937- 1939; The Pakistan Movement; Post –1945 upsurge (PIN Mutiny , Telangana uprising etc.,); Constitutional negotiations and the Transfer of Power , 15 August , 1947.
12. First phase of Independence (1947-64 ) : Facing the consequences of Partition ; Gandhiji’s murder; economic dislocation ; Integration of States; The democratic constitution , 1950; Agrarian reforms; Building an industrial welfare state; Planning and industrialization ; Foreign policy of Non-alignment; Relations with neighbours.
Section –B
13. Enlightenment and Modern ideas :
(i) Renaissance Background
(ii) Major Ideas of Enlightenment : Kant , Rousseau
(iii) Spread of Enlightenment outside Europe
(iv) Rise of socialist ideas (to Marx)
14. Origins of Modern Politics :
(i) European States System
(ii) American Revolution and the Constitution.
(iii) French revolution and after math, 1789-1815.
(iv) British Democratic Politics, 1815-1850; Parliamentary Reformers, Free Traders , chartists.
15. Industrialization :
(i) English Industrial Revolution : Causes and Impact on Society.
(ii) Industrialization in other countries : USA, Germany , Russia , japan .
(iii) Socialist Industrialization : Soviet and Chinese.
16. Nation- State!System :
(i) Rise of Nationalism in 19th century
(ii) Nationalism : State –building in Germany and Italy
(iii) Disintegration of Empires through thd emergence of nationalities.
17. Imperialism and Coloni`lisl:
(h) Cnlonhal Rystdm (Dxplnitation of New Vorld, Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, Tribute from Asian Conquests)
(ii) Types of Empire : of settlement and non-settlement : Latin America, South Africa, Indonesia , Aurtralia.
(iii) Imperialism and Free Trade : The New Imperialism.
18. Revolution and Counter- Revolution :
(i) 19th Century European revolutions
(ii) The Russian Revolution of 1917-1921
(iii) Fascist Counter- Revolution , Italy and Germany.
(iv) The Chinese Revolution of 1949.
19. World Wars :
(i) Ist and 2nd World Wars as Total Wars- Societal Implication .
(ii) World War I : Causes and Consequences.
(iii) World War II : Political Consequences
20. Cold War :
(i) Emergence of Two Blocks
(ii) Integration of West Europe and US Strategy ; Communist East Europe
(iii) Emergence of Third World and Non- Alignment
(iv) UN and Dispute Resolution.
21. Colonial Liberation :
(i) Latin America- Bolivar
(ii) Arab World- Egypt
(iii) Africa- Apartheid to Democracy
(iv) South- East Asia- Vietnam
22. Decolonization and Underdevelopment :
(i) Decolonization : Break up of colonial Empires : British , French, Dutch.
(ii) Factors constraining Development : Latin America, Africa.
23. Unification of Europe :
(i) Post War Foundations : NATO and European Community
(ii) Consolidation and Expansion of European Community / European Union.
24. Soviet Disintegration and the Unipolar World
(i) Factors in the collapse of Soviet communism and the Soviet Union , 1985-1991.
(ii) Political Changes in East Europe 1989-1992.
(iii) End of the Cold War and US Ascendancy in the World .(iv) Globalization.

GEOLOGY

PAPER-I >>Section-A
(i) General Geology- The Solar System, meteorities, origin and interior of the earth Radioactivity and age of earth; Volcanoes- causes and products, volcanic belts. Earthquakes- causes, effects, earthquake belts, seismicity of India, intensity and magnitude , seismongraphs. Island arcs, deep sea trenches and mid- ocean ridges. Continental drift- evidences and mechanics; seafloor spreading , plate tectonics. Isostasy, orogeny and epeirogeny. Continents and oceans.
(ii) Geomorphology and Remote Sensing- Basic concepts of geomorphology. Weathering and mass wasting . Landforms ,slopes and drainage. Geomorphic cycles and their interpretation. Morphology and its relation to structures and lithology. Applications of geomorphology in mineral prospecting , civil engineering, hydrology and environmental studies. Geomorphology and India subcontinent.
Aerial photographs and their interpretation- merits and limitations. The Electronmagnetic Spectrum. Orbiting satellites and sensor systems. Indian Remote Sensing Satellites .Satellites data products. Applications of remote sensing in geology. The Geographic Information System and its applications. Global Positioning System.
(iii) Structural Geology- Principles of geologic mapping and map reading , projection diagrams , stress and stress strain ellipsoid and stress- strain relationships of ‘elastic, plastic and viscous materials . Strain markers in deformed rocks . Behaviour of minerals and rocks under deformation conditions. Folds and faults classification and mechanics .Structural analysis of folds, foliations, lineations, joints and faults , unconformities, Superposed deformation. Time- relationship between crystallization and deformation. Introduction to petrofabrics.
Section-B
(iv)Paleontology- Species- definition and nomenclature. Megafossils and Microfossils. Modes of preservation of fossils. Different kinds of microfossils. Application of microfossils in correlation, petroleum exploration, paleoclimatic and paleoceanographic studies. Morphology, geological history and evolutionary trend in Cephalopoda, Trilobita, Brachiopoda, Echinoidea and Anthoza. Stratigraphic utility of Ammonoidea , Trilobita proboscidae. Siwalik fauna. Gondwana flora and its importance.
(v) Stratigraphy and Geology of India- Classification of stratigraphic swquences : lithostratigraphic, biostratigraphic, chronostratigraphic and magnetostratigraphic and their interrelationships. Distribution and classification of Precembrian rocks of India .Study of stratigraphic distribution and lithology of Phanerozoic rocks of India with reference to Cambrian/ Precambrian. Permian/ Triassic. Cretaceous/ Tertiary and Pliocene/ Pleistocene. Study of climatic conditions, paleogeography and igneous activity in the Indian subcontinent in the geological past. Tectonic framework of India . Evolution of the Himalayas.
(vi) Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology- Hydrologic cycle and genetic classification of water. Movement of subsurface water. Springs. Porosity, permeability, hydraulic conductivity, transmissivity and storage coefficient , classification of aquifers. Water- bearing characteristics of rocks. Groundwater chemistry . Salt water intrusion. Types of wells . Drainage basin morphometry . Exploration for groundwater. Groundwater recharge. Problems and management of groundwater. Rainwater harvesting. Engineering properties of rocks. Geological investigations for dams, tunnels and bridges. Rock as construction material. Alkali- aggregate reaction. Landslides- causes, prevention and rehabilitation. Earthquake- resistant structures.
PAPER-II
Section-A
(i) Mineralogy- Classification of crystals into systems and classes of symmetry. International system of crystallographic notation. Use of projection diagrams to represent crystal symmetry . Crystal defects . Elements of X-ray crystallography .
Petrological microscope and accessories. Optical properties of common rock forming minerals . Pleochroism, extinction angle, double refraction, birefringence, twinning and dispersion in minerals.
Physical and chemical characters of rock forming slilicate mineral groups .Structural classification of silicates . Common minerals of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Minerals of the carbonate , phosphate , sulphide and halide groups.
(ii)Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology- Generation and crystallization of magma crystallization of albite- anorthite, diopside- anorthite and diopside- wollastonite- silica systems. Reaction principle . Magmatic differentiation and assimilation. Petrogenetic significance of he textures and structures of igneous rocks. Petrography and petrogenesis of granite , syenite, diorite , basic and ultrabasic groups, charnockite, anorthosite and alkaline rocks. Carbonatites . Deccan volcanic province.
Type and agents of metamporphism. Metamporphic grades and zones. Phase rule. Facies of regional and contact metamophism. ACF and AKF diagrams. Textures and structures of metamorphic rocks. Metamorphism of arenaceous, argillaceous and basic rocks. Minerals assemblages Retrograde metamorphism. Metasomatism and granitisation, migmatites , Granulite terrains of India.
(iii)Sedimentology- Sedimentary rocks : Processes of formation. Diagenesis and lithification. Properties of sediments. Clastic and non-clastic rocks-their classification, petrography and depositional environment. Sedimentary facies and provenance. Sedimentary structures and their significance. Heavy minerals and their significance. Sedimentary basins of India.
Section- B
(iv) Economic Geology- Ore, ore minerals and gangue , tenor of ore, classification of ore deposits. Process of formation of minerals deposits. Controls of ore localization. Ore textures and structures. Metallogenic epochs and provinces . Geology of the important Indian deposits of aluminium , chromium, copper, gold, iron, lead, zinc, manganese , titanium, uranium and thorium and industrial minerals. Deposits of coal and petroleum in India. National mineral Policy .Conservation and utilization of mineral resources. Marine mineral resources and Law of Sea.
(v)Mining Geology- Methods of prospecting – geological , geo- physical , geochemical and geobotanical . Techniques of sampling. Estimation of reserves or ore. Methods of exploration and mining metallic ores, industrial minerals and marine mineral mineral resources. Mineral benefication and ore dressing.

(vi)Geochemistry and Environmental Geology- Cosmic abundance of elements . Composition of the planets and meteorites .Structure and composition of earth and distribution of elements. Trace elements. Elements of crystal chemistry-types of chemical bonds, coordination number. Isolmorphism and polymorphism. Elementary thermodynamics. Natural hazards-floods, landslides, coastal erosion, earthquakes and volcanic activity and mitigation . Environmental impact of urbanization open cast mining , industrial and radioactive waste disposal use of fertilizers, dumping of mine waste and fly-ash . Pollution of ground and surface water , marine pollution, Environment protection- legislative measures in India.

GEOGRAPHY

PAPER-I >>PRINCIPLES OF GEOGRAPHY
SECTION-A >>PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
(i) Geomorphology- Factors controlling landform development; endo-genetic and exogenetic forces; origin and evolution of the earth’s crust; physical conditions of the earth’s interior; geosynclines; continental drift; isostasy; sea floor spreading; plate tectonics; mountain building; volcanicity; earthquakes; concepts of geomorphic cycles; landforms associated with fluvial, arid , glacial, coastal and karst cycle; ground- water; Applied Geomorphology.
(ii)Climatology- Temperature and pressure belts of the world; heat budget of the earth; atmospheric circulation; planetary and local winds; monsoons and jet streams; air masses and fronts; temperate and tropical cyclones ; types and distribution of precipitation; Koppen’s and Thornth-waite’s classification of world climate; hydrological cycle; climatic change.
(iii)Oceanography- Bottom topography of the Atlantic , Indian and Pacific Oceans; temperature and salinity of the oceans; ocean deposits; ocean currents and tides; marine resources- biotic, mineral and energy resources; coral reefs; sea-level changes.
(iv) Biogeography- Genesis of soils; classification and distribution of soils; soil profile; soil erosion and conservation; factors influencing world distribution of plants and animals ; problems of deforestation and conservation measures ; social forestry , agro-forestry.
(v) Environmental Geography- Human ecological adaptations; transformation of nature by man; environmental degradation and conservation ; ecosystems and their management : global ecological imbalances problems of pollution, global warming , reduction in bio-diversity and depletion of forests.
SECTION-B
HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
(i) Perspectives in Human Geography- A real differentiation; regional synthesis; dichotomy and dualism; environmentalism; quantitative revolution and location and locational analysis ; radical behavioural , human and welfare approaches; cultural regions of the world; human and welfare approaches; Cultural regions of the world; human development indicators.
(ii) Economic Geography- World economic development measurement and problems; world resources and their distribution ; energy crisis; the limits to growth ; world agriculture- typology of agricultural regions; agricultural inputs and productivity; food and nutrition problems; famine- causes, effects and remedies; world industries- location patterns and problems; patterns of world trade.
(iii)Population and Settlement Geography- Growth and distribution of world population; demographic attributes; causes and consequencies of migration; concepts of over- under – and optimum population; world population problems.
Types and patterns of rural settlements; hierarchy of urban settlements; concept of primate city and rank-size rule; functional classification of towns; sphere of urban influence; rural- urban fringe; satellite town; problems of urbanization.
(iv)Regional Planning- Concept of a region; types of regions and methods of regionalisation; growth centers and growth poles; regional imbalances; environmental issues planning ; planning for sustainable development.
(v) Models, Theories and Laws in Human Geography- System analysis in Human Geography; Malthusian, Marxian and Demographic Transition models; Central Place theories of Christaller and Losch; Von Thunen’s model of agricultural location; Weber’s model of industrial location; Rostov’s model of stages of growth . Heartland and Rimaland theories; laws of international boundaries and frontiers.
Note- Candidates will be required to answer one compulsory map question pertinent to subjects covered by this paper.
PAPER-II
GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA
SECTION-A
(i) Physical Setting- Space relationship of India with neighbouring countries; structure and relief ; drainage system and watersheds; physiographic regions; mechanism of India monosoons; tropical cyclones and western disturbances; floods and droughts ; climatic regions; natural vegetacrisis.
(ii)Resources- Land , surface and ground-water , energy, minerals , and biotic resources, their distribution utilization and conservation ; energy crisis.
(iii)Agriculture- Infrastructure – irrigation, seeds , fertilizers, power; institutional factors- land holdings, land tenure and land reforms; agricultural productivity, agricultural intensity , crop combination, land capability; agro- and social forestry; green revolution and its socio- economic and ecological implications; significance of dry farming; livestock resources and white revolution; blue revolution ; agricultural regionalisation; agro- climatic zones.
(iv)Industry- Evolution of industries; locational factors of cotton, jute, iron and steel , fertilizer , paper, drugs and pharmaceutical , automobile and cottage industries ; industrial complexes and industrial regionalisation ; new industrial policy; multinationals and liberalization.
(v) Transport , Communication and Trade- Road , railway, waterway, airway and pipeline network and their complementary roles in regional development; growing importance of ports on national and foreign trade, trade balance; free trade and export promotion zones; developments in communication technology and its impact on economy and society.
Section-B
(i)Cultural Setting- Racial and ethnic diversities; major tribes, tribal areas and their problems ; role of language , religion and tradition in the formation of cultural regions; growth , distribution and density of population; demographic attributes- sex –ratio, age structure , literacy rate, work-force, dependency ratio and longevity; migration (inter-regional, intra-regional and international) and associated problems, population problems and policies.
(ii) Settlements- Types, patterns and morphology of rural settlements; urban development ; census definition of urban areas; morphology of Indian cities; functional classification of India cities; conurbations and metropolitan regions; urban sprawl; slums and associated problems; town planning; problems of urbanization.
(iii) Regional Development and Planning- Experience of regional planning in India; Five Year Plans; integrated rural development programmes; panchayati raj and decentralized planning; command area development; watershed management; planning for backward area, desert drought-prone, hill and tribal area development; multi-level planning; geography and regional planning.
(iv) Political Aspects- Geographical basis of Indian federalism; state reorganization; regional consciousness and national integration; international boundary of India and related issues; disputes on sharing of water resources; India and geopolitics of the India Ocean.
(v) Contemporary Issues- Environmental hazards- landslides, earthquakes, floods and droughts, epidemics; issues related to environmental pollution, changes in patterns of land use; principles of environmental impact assessment and environmental management ; population explosion and food security; environmental degradation ; problems of agrarian and industrial unrest; regional disparities in economic development; concept of sustainable growth and development. Note- Candidates will be required to answer one compulsory map question pertinent to subjects covered by this paper.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

PAPER-I
Electrical Circuits-Theory and Applications- Circuit components; network graphs; KCL, KVL; circuit analysis methods –nodal analysis ,mesh analysis; basic network theorems and applications ; transient analysis – RL, RC and RLC circuits; sinusoidal steady state analysis; resonant circuits and applications; coupled circuits and applications; balanced 3- phase circuits Two-port network, driving point and transfer functions; poles and zeros of network functions. Elements of network synthesis . Filter – theory- design and application . Active filters. Circuit simulation- Input formats; methods of education formulation; solution of equations; output formats; SPICE.
Signals and Systems- Representation of continuous – time and discrete-time signals & systems; LTI systems; convolution; impulse response , time domain analysis of LTI system based on convolution and differential/ difference equations. Fourier transform, Laplace transform, Z-transform, Transfer function. Sampling and recovery of signals DFT, FFT Processing of analog signals through discrete- time systems.
E.M. Theory- Maxwell’s equations, wave propagation in bounded media. Boundary conditions reflection and refraction of plane waves. Transmission line- Distributed parameter circuits , traveling and standing waves, impedance matching . Smith chart. Wave guides- parallel plane guide, TE , TM and TEM wave , rectangular and cylindrical wave guides , resonators. Planar transmission lines; stripline, microstripline.
Analog Electronics- Characteristics and equivalent circuits (large and small- signal) of Diode, BJT, JEET and MOSFET . Diode circuits- clipping , clamping, rectifier, Biasing and bias stability. FET amplifiers .Current mirror; Amplifiers – single and multi-stage, differential, operational, feedback and power , Analysis of amplifiers; frequency- response of amplifiers. OPAMP circuits. Filters; sinusoidal oscillators- criterion for oscillation; single transistor and OPAMP configurations, Function generators and wave- shaping circuits. Power supplies.
Digital Electronics- Boolean algebra; minimization of Boolean functions; logic gates; digital IC families (DTL, TTL, ECL, MOS, CMOS). Combinational circuits – arithmetic circuits , code converters, multiplexers and decoders. Sequential circuits- latches and flops, counters and shift- registers. Comparators, timers, multivibrators. Sample and hold circuits , ADCs and DACs Semiconductor memories .Logic implementation using programmable devices (ROM, PLA, FPGA).
Energy Conversion- Principles of electromechanical energy conversion- Torque and emf in rotating machines. DC machines- characteristics and performance analysis ; starting and speed control of motors.
Transformers- Principles of operation and analysis ; regulation efficiency; 3-phase transformers. 3-phase induction machines and synchronous machines- characteristics and performance analysis; speed control .Special machines- Stepper motors, Brushless dc motors, permanent magnet motors single- phase motors; FHP.
Power Electronics and Electric Drives- Semiconductor power devices- diode, transistor , thyristor, triac ,GTO and MOSFET- static characteristics and principles of operation; triggering circuits ; phase control rectifiers; bridge converters- fully – controlled and half- controlled; principles of thyristor choppers and inverters; basic concepts of speed control of dc and ac motor drives applications of variable- speed drives.
Analog Communication- Random variables- continuous, discrete; probability, probability . Statististical averages; probability models; Random signals and noise; signal to noise ratio. Linear CW modulation- Amplitude modulation – DSB, DSB- SC and SSB. Modulators and Demodulators; Phase and Frequency modulation- PM & Fm signals; narrowband modulation system- Superhetrodyne receivers, AM receivers, communication ratio calculation for AM and FM receivers.
Microwaves and Antenna- Electromagnetic radiation, Propagation of waves- ground waves , sky wave, space wave, tropospheric scatter propagation. Extraterrestrial communications. Antenna- Various types, gain, resistance , band – width , beamwidth and polarization, effect of ground. Antenna coupling; high frequency antennas; microwave antennas; special purpose antennas . Microwave Services – Klystron , magnetron , TWT, gun diodes, Impatt , Bipolar and FETs, Microwave intergrated circuits . Microwave measurements.
PAPER-II
Control Systems- Elements of control systems; block – diagram representation; open- loop & closed- loop systems; principles and applications of feed- back . LTI systems – time domain and transform- domain analysis . Stability- Routh Hurwitz criterion, root-loct, Nyquist’s criterion, Bode-plots, Design of lead-lad compensators. Proportional, PL, PID controllers. State- variable representation and analysis of control systems. Principles of discrete- control systems.
Electrical Engineering Materials- Electrical / electronic behaviour of materials – conductivity; free –electrons and band-theory; intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductor, p-n junction; solar cells , super- conductivity. Dielectric behaviour of materials; polarization phenomena; piezo- electric phenomena. Magnetic materials – behaviour and application, Photonic materials – refractive index, absorption and emission of light , optical fibres, lasers and opto- electronic materials.
Microprocessors and microcomputers- 8-bit microprocessor- architecture, CPU, module design, memory interfacing , I/O, Peripheral controllers, Multiprocessing . IBM PC architecture – overview , introduction to DOS , Advanced microprocessors.
Measurement and Instrumentation- Error analysis ; measurement of current voltage, power , energy, power-factor, resistance, inductance, capacitance and frequency; bridge measurements . Electronic measuring instruments- multimeter, CRO, digital voltmeter , frequency counter, Q-meter, spectrum- analyzer , distortion-meter. Transducers- thermocouple, thermistor , LVDT, strain- gauge, piezo- electric crystal. Use of transducers in measurements of non-electrical quantities. Data- acquisition systems.
IC Technology – Overview of IC Technology, Unit-step used in IC fabrication- water cleaning , photo- lithography, wet and dry etching , oxidation, diffusion , ion-implantation, CVD and LPCVD techniques for deposition of Poly- silicon, silicon, silicon-nitride and silicon di –oxide ; metallisation and passivation.
Power System – Analysis and Control- Steady- state performance of overhead transmission lines and cables; principles of active and reactive power transfer and distribution ; per unit quantities; bus admittance and impedance matrices ; load flow; voltage control and power factor correction; economic operation; symmetrical components, analysis of symmetrical and unsymmetrical faults. Concept of system stability – swing curves and equal area criterion. Static VAR system. Basic concepts to energy control centers; various states of a power system; SCADA systems and RTUs Active power control- Speed control of generators, tie- line control, frequency control . Economic dispatch.
Power system protection- Principles of overcurrent , differential and distance protection. Concept of solid state relays. Circuit brakers. Computer aided protection- Introduction; line bus , generator, transformer protection; numeric relays and application of DSP to protection.
Non- conventional Energy Sources and Energy Management- Introduction to the energy problem; difficulties with conventional energy sources. Wind – Energy- Basics of Wind turbine aerodynamics; wind energy conversion systems and their integration into electrical grid. Solar – Energy- Thermal conversion; photovoltaic conversion. Wave- energy. Importance of Energy Management – Energy audit; energy economics – discount rate , payback period, internal rate of return, life cycle costing.
Digital communication- Pulse code modulation (PCM) , differential pulse code modulation (DPCM), delta modulation (DM) , Digital modulation and demodulation schemes- amplitude, phase and frequency keying schemes (ASK, PSK, FSK). Error control coding – error detection and correction, linear block codes, convolution codes. Information measure and source coding . Data network , 7 – layer architecture.
Satellite Communication , Radar and TV- Satellite Communication – General overview and technical characteristics , earth station equipment , satellite link design , CNR of Satellite system, Radar- Basic principles , Pulsed systems- CW Doppler radar, FMCW radar, Phase array radars. Television systems- Television systems and standards , Black- and White- and Colour- TV transmission and receiver systems.
Fibre Optic System- Multiplexing – Time division multiplexing, Frequency Division multiplexing . Optical properties of materials- Refractive index absorption and emission of light , optical fibres, lasers and optoelectronic materials Fibre optic links.

ECONOMICS

PAPER- I

1. Ricardian, Marshallian and Walrasain approaches to price determination. Type of Markets and price determination. Criteria or Welfare improvement . Alternate theories of distribution.
2.Functions of money- Measurement of price level changes- Money and real balances, Monetary standards- High powered money and the Quantity theosy of money, its variants and critiques therof – Demand for and supply of money- The money multiplier . Theories of determination of interest rate – Interest and prices – Theories of inflation and control of inflathon.
3.Full employment and Says ’Law under – elployment equilibrium- Keynes’ Theory of employment (and income) determination – Critiques of Keynesian Theory.
4.The modern monetary system – Banks, non – bank financial intermediaries, Discount House , and Central Bank. Structure of Money and financial markets and control . Money market instruments , bills and bonds. Real and nominal interest rates. Goals and instruments of monetary management in closed and open economics . Relation between the Central Bank and the Treasury . Proposal for ceiling on growth rate of money.
5.Public finance and its role in market economy in stabilization, supply stability , allocative efficiency, distribution and development . Sources of revenue- Forms of Taxes and subsidies, their incidence and effects; Limits to taxation , loans , crowding – out effects , and limits to borrowing . Types of budget deficits – Public expenditure and its effects.
International Economics-
(i) Old and New theories of International Trade.
(a) Comparative adv`ntafd , Terlr of and offdr btrvd.
(b( Prndubt cxble `nd Rtr`tegic trade theories.
(c) “ Trade as an engine of growth” and theories of underdevelopment in an open economy.
(ii) Balance of Payments Adjustments Alternative Approaches.
(a) price versus income , income adjustments under fixed exchange rates.
(b) Theories of policy mix.
(c) Exchange rate adjustments under capital mobility.
(d) Floating Rates and their implications for developing countries; Currency Boards.
(iv) (a) IMF and the World Bank.
(b) W.T.O.
(c) Trade Blocks and monetary unions.
Growth and development-
Theories of growth- Classical and neoclassical theories; The Harrod model; economic development under surplus Labour; wage – goods as a constraint on growth; relative importance of physical and human capitals in growth ; innovations and development; Productivity, its growth and source of changes therofo . Factors determining savings to income ratio and the capital- out put ratio.
(ii) Main features of growth – Changes in Sectoral compositions of income; Changes in occupational ; changes in income distribution; Changes in consumption levels and patterns; changes in saving and investment and in pattern of investment . Case for and against industrialization . Significance of agriculture in developing countries.
(iii) Relation between state , planning and growth , Changing roles of market and plans in grnwth economic policy and growth .
(iv) Rnle nf foreign capital and technology in growth . The significance of multi – nationals.
(v) Welfare indicators and measures of growth- Human development indices- The basic needs approach.
(vi) Concept of sustainable development , convergence of levels of living of developed and developing countries ; meaning of self-reliance in growth and development.
PAPER-II
I.Evolution of the Indian Economy till independence . The Colonial Heritage- Land & System & Agriculture , Taxes, Money and credit, Trade, Exchange Rate , the “Drain of Wealth controversy” of late 19th Century. Randade’s critique of Laissez- Faire; Swadeshi movement ; Gandhi and Hind Swaraj.
II.Indian Economics in Post – Independent Era- Contributions of Vakil, Gadgil and Rao. National and percapita Income; Patterns , Trends, Aggrigate and sectoral – composition and change therein , Broad factors determining National Income and its distribution; Measures of poverty. Trends in below poverty- line proportion.
III.Employment- Factors determining employment in short and long periods . Role of capital , wage-good, wage- rate and technology. Measures of unemployment . Relation between income, poverty and employment and issues of distribution and social justice.
(IV)Agriculture- Institutional set-up of land system size of agriculture holdings and efficiency- Green Revolution and technological changes-Agricultural prices and terms of trade-Role of public distribution and farim-subsidies on agricultural prices and production. Employment and poverty in agriculture- Rural wages-employment schemes-growth experience-land reforms. Regional disparities in agricultural growuh . Role of Agriculture in export.
(V)Industry- Industrial system of India – Trends in Composition and growth . Role of Public and private sectors. Role of small and cottage industries . Indian Industrial Strategy- Capital versus consumer goods. wage- good versus luxuries ,capital- intensive versus labour- intensive techniques , import –substituting versus dyport promotion. Sibkners and hhgh-bost Indtstrhal polibies and their effects. Recent moves for liberalization and their effects on Indian industry.
(VI) Money and banking- The monetary institutions of India- Factors determining demand for and supply of money. Sources of Reserve money- money multiplier- Techniques of money supply regulation under open economy. Functioning of money market in India. Budget deficit and money supply. Issues in Reform of Monetary and Banking Systems.
(VII) Index number of price levels- Course of Price level in post-Independence period –sources and causes of inflation-role of monetary and supply factors in price level determination – policies towards control of inflatinn . Effdcts of Hnfl`tion under npen economy.
(VIII) Trade , balance of payments and exchange- Foreign trade of India; composition and direction shifts in trade policy from import substitution to export promotion . Impact of liberalization on pattern of trade . Indian’s external Borrowings-the Debt problem. Exchange rate of the rupee; Devaluation’s depreciations and their effects on balance of payments – Gold import and Gold policy – convertibility on current and capital accounts-rupee in an open economy. Integration of India economy. Integration of Indian economy with world economy- India and the WTO.
(IX). Public Finance and Fiscal Policy- Characteristics of and trends in India’s Public Finance – Role of Taxes. (direct and indirect ) and subsidies- Fiscal and monetary deficits-public expenditures and their significance- Public Finance and Inflation-Limiting Government’s debt – Recent fiscal policies and their effects.

(IIX). Economic Planning in India- Trends in Savings and investment- Trends is Savings to Income and capital – output ratios- Productivity , its sources, growth and trends- growth versus distribution- Transition from Central Planning to indicative planning – relation between Market and Plan-strategies for Growth, social justice and Plans. Planning and increasing the growth rate.