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This is a guest article by Mr.Shoaib Noor for the benet of Kashmir Administrative service (KAS)
aspirants.
1. KAS Prelims 2012: Brief analysis for result
2. KAS Mains 2012 :Introduction
3. KAS General Studies Paper 1
1. Modern History of India and Indian Culture
2. Current Events of National Importance
3. Current Events of International Importance
4. Statistics
4. KAS General Studies (GS) Paper 2
1. Indian Polity
2. Geography of Jammu and Kashmir
3. Indian Economy
4. Geography of India
5. Science and Technology
5. Additional Tips for KAS
6. About the Author
Sociology 432
Political-Science 278
Veterinary-Sciences 148
Geography 143
Law 99
History 92
Economics 49
Botany 37
Agriculture 28
Zoology 24
Psychology 19
Statistics 10
Commerce 8
Physics 7
Geology 4
Mechanical-engineering 4
Chemistry 3
Mathematics,Philosophy,Electrical Engineering 1
Here rst of all, I will give a list of reading materials which are must and need to be covered
comprehensively.
1. NCERT Books (New NCERT can be legally downloaded free. Available in English, Hindi and Urdu
:CLICK ME (http://ncertbooks.prashanthellina.com/))
2. A brief history of Modern India by Rajiv Ahir (Spectrum Publication) (http://www.ipkart.com/brief-
history-modern-india-8179304361/p/itmd7zf5cjr26ksy/search-books-brief-history-of-modern-
india/1?pid=9788179304365&ad=mrunalrugm)[Hindi title : Adhunik Bharat Kaa itihas
(http://www.ipkart.com/adhunik-bharat-ka-etihas-8179304396/p/itmd7zf5svxrjsdt/search-
books-/7?pid=9788179304396&ad=mrunalrugm)]
3. Statistical Analysis (Spectrum Publication) (http://www.ipkart.com/statistical-analysis-
817930437x/p/itmdyuksdjfrtt8k?pid=9788179304372&ad=mrunalrugm)[Hindi Title: Sakhiyaki
Vishlasan, Graph Avum Aaraikh (http://www.ipkart.com/sakhiyaki-vishlasan-graph-avum-aaraikh-
8179304388/p/itmd8zszjybwvjty/search-books-/11?pid=9788179304389&ad=mrunalrugm)]
4. Indian Polity by M.Laxmikanth (http://www.ipkart.com/search-book?
ad=mrunalrugm&wgtid=FK-AF-SB&query=9780070153165)[Hindi Title: Bharat Ki Rajya Vyavstha
(http://www.ipkart.com/search-book?ad=mrunalrugm&wgtid=FK-AF-
SB&query=9780070678880)]
5. Our Constitution by Subhash Kashyap (http://www.ipkart.com/our-constitution-
8123707347/p/itmdythvsjyhvwvv?pid=9788123707341&ad=mrunalrugm)
6. Geography of Jammu and Kashmir by Majid Hussain (http://www.ipkart.com/systematic-
geography-jammu-kashmir-817033571x/p/itmdytxkafqkgquh?
pid=9788170335719&ad=mrunalrugm) or G.N. Yatoo.
7. India Yearbook (Mrunal Edit: 2012s edition hard to nd, but 2011s edition legally free download,
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8. Economic survey (Legally free Download,Click ME)
9. old psc papers can be downloaded from jkpsc.nic.in or jkpsc.org
(http://www.ipkart.com/entrance-exams-preparation-books-4150?ad=mrunalrugm)
The History of Modern India will cover history of the Country from about the middle of nineteenth
century and would also include questions on important personalities who shaped the freedom
movement and social reforms. The part relating to Indian culture will cover all aspects of Indian
culture from the ancient to modern times as well as principal features of literature, arts and
architecture. This Section is one of the Core areas of Paper-I. The total number of marks allocated to
this topic ranges from 140-160 marks. I.e. more than 50% of the total marks of Paper I. For its
complete understanding following books should be refered,
These books are Sucient. The latter one is also helpful for
specic topics such as Evolution of press, History of Western
education in India etc.
Manorama Year Book is very important for understanding of International Organizations such as UN
and Regional Organizations and Blocs.
For Historical Background, one can read
Chapters related to Indias Foreign Policy should be focused on. Try to have a Deep Understanding of
Important sections rather than a supercial viewpoint.
[Mrunal Edit: Some good PDF les from IGNOU for this topic were given in earlier an article: CLICK ME
(http://mrunal.org/2012/06/studyplan-india-and-world.html)]
Statistics
[Mrunal Edit:
some free study material uploaded earlier, CLICK ME to view lectures on statistics for GS
(http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4D384E259F9ADECE)
+ Mrunals youtube videos on statistics (http://www.youtube.com/playlist?
list=PL4D384E259F9ADECE)]
KAS General Studies (GS) Paper 2
Indian Polity
Indian Economy
NCERTs XIth class Indias Economic Development is essential for understanding the basics of
economics along with the Structure and problems of Indian economy.
For an in-depth analysis of Indian Economy, one could rely on Uma Kapilas Indian Economy.
(http://www.ipkart.com/indian-economy-8171882781/p/itmdyu3fafpymghh?
pid=9788171882786&ad=mrunalrugm)
For two markers Pratiyogta Darpan special issues are important.
The current happenings in Indian economy can be studied through Economic survey (2011) and
the Business page of The Hindu. The Following chapters of India Year Book should be Read: Basic
Economic data, Commerce, Finance, Corporate Aairs and Industry.
[Mrunal Edit:
Geography of India
Questions can be asked from Physical, Economic and social Geography of India.
1. NCERT Indias Physical Geography of class XI and Indias People and Economy of class XII are enough
for covering this section.
2. Non- geography optional students dont have to go in-depth as not more than forty marks are
asked from this section.
3. The Following Chapters of India Year Book should be Read: Land and the People, Energy, Industry,
Transport, Water Resource From the Economic Survey, Read the chapters of Industry and Energy
Infrastructure and Communications.
Overall One Must also give more emphasis to these following topics:-
1. Indian National Movement
2. Indian Polity
3. Science & Technology
4. Statistics
Fi amaanillah
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R/sir How many pecentage in graduation required for kashmir administrative
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u must be graduate ,,that is enough !
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Tavleen kaur
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What are the additional (optional) subjects in commerce for kas.
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A/s . I m studnt of b.sc sem 2 I wanna clear KAS exam. but reallly dont no
where to start my prep. from. plzz plzzz help meh. I jst need a guide whi
can show me the path plzz reply zarur krna.. !!
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asalamu alykum sir .Im student of bsc ist year. what I have to do for preparing
kas from now
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I Prepeare K A S examintion how can i preoeare this exam please guide
me sir
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R/sir m the student of b.sc. sem 5 i want to clear kas exam .. mi sub. are
zoology botany nd chem.. so how .. I can prepare for kas .??which books
shall i use ? .. plz sir tell me .
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Sajad
I had already gone twice with the change in optionals
At rst I went with the Geography as optional although it was not my Subject.
2nd time I opted sociology
But the results were same not qualifying just circling around 50% in both
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which author poltical book we best prepare exam.KAS
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suggest books for zoology as a optional
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I HAVE RECENTLY QUALIFIED 12TH EXAMS NOW I WANT TO PREPARE MYSELF
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I m bsc. Student what should i take as an optional for preliminary and
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