Constable, SRPF, Driver (Maha Police Bharti) General Knowledge (Maharashtra State-specific) Syllabus

Constable, SRPF, Driver (Maha Police Bharti) General Knowledge (Maharashtra State-specific): topic-wise syllabus

1. 1

   Maharashtra History

   ~2 marks

   Satavahana, Rashtrakuta, Yadava, Bahmani, Maratha Empire (Shivaji Maharaj), Peshwa, British, 1857 Revolt, Samyukta Maharashtra Movement 1960 (Kesari, Mahakal), Per Official Notification

   • Maharashtra — Ancient Period (relevant dynasties)
   • Maharashtra — Medieval Period (Sultanate, Mughal)
   • Maharashtra in 1857 Revolt and Freedom Movement
   • Maharashtra — Modern Period, Independence
   • Maharashtra — State Formation (if applicable)
   • Maharashtra — Important Personalities and Historical Figures
   • Maharashtra — Recent Historical Developments
2. 2

   Maharashtra Geography

   ~2 marks

   Western Ghats, Sahyadri Mountains, Konkan Coast, Godavari, Krishna, Tapi, Narmada, Bhima, Wardha Rivers, Vidarbha, Marathwada, Konkan Divisions, Mumbai (Capital), Per Official Notification

   • Maharashtra Location, Physical Features, Districts
   • Maharashtra Rivers and Water Bodies
   • Maharashtra Climate, Soil, Natural Vegetation
   • Maharashtra Agriculture, Major Crops
   • Maharashtra Wildlife, Sanctuaries, National Parks
   • Maharashtra Mineral Resources, Industries
   • Maharashtra — Recent Geographical Issues
3. 3

   Maharashtra Culture

   ~2 marks

   Marathi language, Ganesh Chaturthi, Gudi Padwa, Navratri (Garba/Dandiya), Powada, Lavani, Ovi, Abhang, Warkari Tradition, Vada Pav, Misal Pav, Puran Poli, Paithani, Kolhapuri Chappal, Per Official Notification

   • Maharashtra Languages, Literature, Dialects
   • Maharashtra Festivals, Fairs, Cultural Events
   • Maharashtra Folk Dances, Music, Art Forms
   • Maharashtra Cuisine and Food Traditions
   • Maharashtra Handicrafts, Handlooms, Arts
   • Maharashtra Religious Sites, Architecture
   • Maharashtra — Important Personalities (Cultural, Sports, Literature)
4. 4

   Maharashtra Polity & Administration

   ~2 marks

   Maharashtra Formation 1 May 1960, Mumbai (Capital), Nagpur (Winter Capital), Pune (Cultural), Governor, CM, MS Legislature (288 + 78), Bombay High Court, 36 Districts, Per Official Notification

   • Maharashtra State — Capital, Districts, Divisions
   • Maharashtra — Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers
   • Maharashtra Legislature (Assembly, Council)
   • Maharashtra — High Court, District Administration
   • Maharashtra — Panchayati Raj, Urban Local Bodies
   • Maharashtra State Election Commission, Lok Ayukta
   • Maharashtra — Recent Administrative Reforms
5. 5

   Maharashtra Economy

   ~2 marks

   IT (Pune, Mumbai), Auto (Pune, Chakan), Textile (Mumbai, Solapur), Bollywood, Agriculture (Sugarcane, Cotton, Soybean), MSRTC, Mumbai Port Trust, Per Official Notification

   • Maharashtra — State GSDP, Per Capita Income
   • Maharashtra Agriculture, Major Crops, Production
   • Maharashtra — Industries, MSME, Manufacturing
   • Maharashtra Tourism, Heritage Sites
   • Maharashtra State Budget, Fiscal Position
   • Maharashtra Government Schemes, Recent Initiatives
   • Maharashtra — Economic Reforms, Investment
6. 6

   Indian History

   ~2 marks

   • Ancient India — Indus Valley, Vedic, Maurya, Gupta, South Indian Dynasties
   • Medieval India — Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, Bhakti, Sufi Movements
   • Modern India — 1857 Revolt, Social Reform, Indian National Movement (1885-1947)
   • Gandhian Era — Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience, Quit India Movement
   • Post-Independence — Integration, Five Year Plans, LPG Reforms 1991
   • Indian Freedom Struggle — Key Personalities, Documents, Movements
   • Constitutional Development — Regulating Act 1773 to Indian Independence 1947
   • Subhas Chandra Bose, INA, Azad Hind Fauj, Revolutionary Movements
   • Indian History — Cultural Renaissance, Social Reform (Brahmo, Arya Samaj)
   • Indian National Movement — Khilafat, Swadeshi, Quit India, INA Trials
7. 7

   Indian Geography

   ~2 marks

   • Indian Physical Geography — Himalayas, Plains, Plateaus, Coasts, Islands
   • Indian Climate, Monsoon, Natural Vegetation, Soils
   • Indian Rivers, Drainage Systems, Water Resources
   • Indian Agriculture — Major Crops, Green Revolution, Irrigation, MSP
   • Indian Industries, Mineral Resources, Power Resources
   • Indian Population, Census, Demographics, Urbanization
   • Environmental Geography, Disasters, Climate Change, SDGs
   • Indian Agriculture — Cropping Patterns, Agricultural Revolutions
   • Indian Transport — Road, Rail, Air, Waterways, Ports, Logistics
   • Indian Geography — Map-Based: States, Capitals, Rivers, Mountains, National Parks
8. 8

   Indian Polity & Constitution

   ~2 marks

   • Constitution of India — Making, Constituent Assembly, Drafting Committee
   • Preamble, Salient Features, Fundamental Rights (Art 12-35)
   • Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP), Fundamental Duties
   • Parliament (Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha) and State Legislatures
   • President, Vice President, PM, Council of Ministers, Governor, CM
   • Supreme Court, High Courts, Subordinate Judiciary, Judicial Review
   • Constitutional Bodies — UPSC, SPSC, EC, CAG, FC, NCBC, NCW
   • Panchayati Raj, Municipalities, Cooperative Institutions
   • Constitutional Amendments — 1st, 42nd, 44th, 73rd, 74th, 86th, 101st, 103rd, 104th
   • Emergency Provisions, Constitutional Amendment Process, Basic Structure Doctrine
9. 9

   Indian Economy

   ~2 marks

   • Indian Economic Development — Pre and Post Independence, Five Year Plans
   • Planning Commission to NITI Aayog
   • Indian Agriculture — Crops, MSP, PDS, PM-KISAN, Green Revolution
   • Indian Industry — Public Sector, Disinvestment, Make in India, MSME, Startup India
   • Banking — RBI, Monetary Policy, Repo, CRR, SLR, Digital Banking
   • Tax Structure — Direct Tax, Indirect Tax, GST, Fiscal Policy, FRBM
   • External Sector — Trade, BoP, FDI, FII, Foreign Exchange, IMF, World Bank
   • Indian Capital Markets — SEBI, Stock Exchanges, Mutual Funds, Derivatives
   • Indian Insurance — IRDA, LIC, GIC, Life, General, Health Insurance
   • Indian Economy Recent — Budget, Economic Survey, GDP, Inflation, Reports
10. 10

    General Science

    ~2 marks

    • General Physics — Mechanics, Light, Sound, Heat, Electricity, Magnetism, Modern Physics
    • General Chemistry — Matter, Elements, Compounds, Acids, Bases, Salts, Polymers
    • General Biology — Cell, Plant, Animal, Human Body, Nutrition, Diseases, Health
    • Health and Hygiene, Nutrition, Deficiency Diseases, Public Health, Vaccines
    • Environmental Science, Pollution, Climate Change, Biodiversity, Conservation
    • Computer Awareness — Hardware, Software, Internet, MS Office, Cyber Security
    • Science & Technology — ISRO, DRDO, Atomic Energy, Space, Defence
    • General Science Everyday — Food, Water, Medicine, Cleansing Agents, Plastics
    • Inventions, Discoveries, Scientists, Recent Developments
    • Recent Developments in Science and Technology (AI, ML, Quantum, BioTech)
11. 11

    Current Affairs

    ~2 marks

    • National Current Affairs — Government Policies, Schemes, Initiatives
    • International Current Affairs — Summits, Treaties, World Events, UN, WHO
    • Awards and Honours — National (Bharat Ratna, Padma), International (Nobel)
    • Sports Events — Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth, Cricket, Football, Tennis
    • Books and Authors, Important Days, Themes, World Events
    • Reports by International Organizations — UN, WHO, IMF, World Bank, WEF
    • Defence News — Indian Defence, ISRO, Atomic Energy, Missiles, Aircraft
    • Banking and Economy News — RBI, SEBI, GST, Budget Highlights
    • Sports Records, Personalities, Trophies, Cups, Stadiums
    • Indian Government Schemes — Recent Initiatives, Flagship Programs, Budget