V.A.O Examination (S.S.L.C. Standard)
Syllabus
General Studies
(Objective type)
150-ITEMS - 225-MARKS UNIT-I GENERAL SCIENCE :
Physics: Nature of Universe-General Scientific laws-Inventions anddiscoveries-National scientific laboratories-Mechanics and properties of
matter-Physical quantities, standards and units-Force, motion and energyMagnetism, electricity and electronics -Heat, light and sound
Chemistry-Elements and Compounds-Acids, bases and salts-Fertilizers,
pesticides, insecticides
Botany-Main Concepts of life science-Classification of living organismNutrition and dietetics-Respiration
Zoology-Blood and blood circulation-Reproductive system-Environment,
ecology, health and hygiene-Human diseases including communicable and
non – communicable diseases - prevention and remedies-Animals, plants
and human life
UNIT-II. CURRENT EVENTS
History-Latest diary of events-national -National symbols-Profile of StatesEminent persons & places in news-Sports & games-Books & authors -
Awards & honors’-India and its neighbors
Political Science-1. Problems in conduct of public elections-2. Political
parties and political system in India-3. Public awareness & General
administration-4. Welfare oriented govt. schemes, their utility
Geography--Geographical landmarksEconomics-- Current socio-economic problems
Science-Latest inventions on science & technology
UNIT- III. GEOGRAPHY
Earth and Universe-Solar system-Monsoon, rainfall, weather & climateWater resources --- rivers in India-Soil, minerals & natural resources-Forest
& wildlife-Agricultural pattern-Transport including surface transport &
communication-Social geography – population-density and distributionNatural calamities – Disaster Management.
UNIT - IV. HISTORY AND CULTURE OF INDIA AND TAMIL NADU -
Indus valley civilization-Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas-Age of
Vijayanagaram and the bahmanis-South Indian history-Culture and Heritage
of Tamil people-India since independence-Characteristics of Indian cultureUnity in diversity –race, colour, language, custom-India-as secular stateGrowth of rationalist, Dravidian movement in TN-Political parties and populist
schemes
UNIT-V. INDIAN POLITY
Constitution of India--Preamble to the constitution- Salient features of
constitution- Union, state and territory- Citizenship-rights amend dutiesFundamental rights- Fundamental duties- Human rights charter- Union
legislature – Parliament- State executive- State Legislature – assembly- Local
government – panchayat raj – Tamil Nadu- Judiciary in India – Rule of
law/Due process of law-Elections- Official language and Schedule-VIIICorruption in public life- Anti-corruption measures –CVC, lok-adalats,
Ombudsman, CAG - Right to information- Empowerment of womenConsumer protection forms
UNIT-VI. INDIAN ECONOMY
Nature of Indian economy- Five-year plan models-an assessment-Land
reforms & agriculture-Application of science in agriculture-Industrial growthRural welfare oriented programmers-Social sector problems – population,
education, health, employment, poverty-Economic trends in Tamil Nadu
UNIT-VI. INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT
National renaissance-Emergence of national leaders-Gandhi, Nehru, TagoreDifferent modes of agitations-Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle Rajaji,
VOC, periyar, Bharathiar & othersUNIT-VII. MENTAL ABILITY TESTS
Conversion of information to data-Collection, compilation and presentation of
data - Tables, graphs, diagrams -Analytical interpretation of data -
Simplification-Percentage-Highest Common Factor (HCF)-Lowest Common
Multiple (LCM)-Ratio and Proportion-Simple interest-Compound interestArea-Volume-Time and Work-Logical Reasoning-Puzzles-Dice-Visual
Reasoning-Alpha numeric Reasoning-Number Series
Basics of Village Administration
50 items 75 marks
Syllabus
1. The role, functions duties and responsibilities of a Village Administrative Officer inVILLAGE and REVENUE ADMINISTRATION.
[Questions may be on topics including VAOs role in assisting the police, reporting
birth and death, implementing various schemes of the Government, recommending /
furnishing inputs for income, Community, Destitute Widow, Marital Status, Patta
and other adhoc and miscellaneous certificates]
2. Records of revenue administration dealt with or handled by the VAO including ‘A’
Register, Patta, Chitta Adangal etc.
3. Accounts maintained and furnished by the VAO at the end of every FASLI YEAR.
4. Basic Principles / Information relating to classification of lands.
5. Basic information on rates of assessment and annual revenue collection
6. Basic information on forms of irrigation of land including those belonging to the
Government
7. Jamabandi-object, Officers in charge of conduct, time of completion of Jamabandi,
scrutiny of inspection work, correction of pattas, issue of new patta, disposal of
jamabandi check memo, closing of Village and Taluk Accounts, Village Statistical
Registers, inspection of Karnams instruments maps and Registers (RSO-12) scrutiny
of accounts relating to Panachayat revenue.
8. Role of VAO during calamities
9. Basic information relating to assignment of lands / house sites in Villages and
Towns.
10. Grant of lands for cattle or dairy farms
11. Levy of rents (Ground Rent / Quit Rent) etc.,
12. Exemption from land revenue.
13. Unauthorised occupation of Government land basic information about Land
Encroachment Act 1905. Memorandum ‘A’, Memorandum ‘B’ etc.
14. Title of lands (RSO 27) form, renewal, issue and entry of joint names in patta
15. Rights and obligations of Ryotwari holder.
16 Procedure relating to conduct of inquiries in relation to age, marital status, income,
domicile.
17. Procedures relating to entering particulars into maintaining and issuing extracts of
Adangal, Chitta and other revenue Registers.
18. Basic principles of and procedures involved in survey, sub-division of a survey field
and knowledge of Field Management Book.
19. VAO’s role in enforcing the fundamental duties of a citizen under article 51A (g) of
the Indian Constitution to protect and improve the natural environment including
forests, lakes, rivers and wild life and to have compassion for living creatures”.
20. Direct Revenue collections made under various heads by the VAO.
21. Specific duties during festivals and common Village functions
22. Basic information about Revenue Recovery Act
23. Basic information relating to forest lands and resources.
24. Basic information about sale of sandalwood and other valuable tress
25. Basic information relating to Adivasis / Tribals and the role of a VAO in extending
special protection and support of the Government to them.