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Hello
Can u send me the details of wbcs exam's
Geography optional(1st &2nd paper) syllabus
like its topic content,quesition pattern etc...?
please let me know immediately

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Hello
Can u send me the details of wbcs exam's
Geography optional(1st &2nd paper) syllabus
like its topic content,quesition pattern etc...?
please let me know immediately

West Bengal Civil Services Commission conducts WBCS Exams every year for the recruitments of staffs and officers in 20 departments of West Bengal Government. There are 4 groups of WBCS examination: (Group A, Group B, Group C, Group D).

Educational Qualifications:

1. A degree from a recognized University.
2. Ability to read, write and speak in Bengali (not required for recruitment in the case of candidates from hill areas of the district Darjeeling i.e. for Nepali speaking candidates)


Age: Not below 21 years but not more than 32 years on the 1st January of the year of examination for services and posts included in Group ‘A’,’C’ and ‘D’. For the West Bengal Police Service only (i.e. Group ‘B’ Service) age not below 20 years but not more than 32 years on the 1st January of the year of examination.

Exam Pattern:

• Prelims
• Main Examination
• Personal interview
• Question pattern:
• Assertion and reason
• Logical reasoning
• English
• Data interpretation
• Basic computer knowledge
• Analytical problems

Syllabus:

Questions on English Composition will cover Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms and Phrases, Vocabulary test, Phrasal Verbs, the same words bearing more than one meaning, use of appropriate and qualifying words etc. Questions on General Science will cover general appreciation and understanding of science, including matters of everyday observation and experience as may be expected of a well-educated person who has not made a special study of any scientific discipline. In History, emphasis will be on broad general understanding of the subject in its social, economic and political aspects.

Questions on the Geography of India will relate to Physical, Social and Economic Geography of the country, including the main features of Indian Agricultural and Natural Resources with special reference to West Bengal. Questions of Indian Polity and Economy will test the knowledge of the country’s Political System, Panchayati Raj, Community Development and Planning in India. Questions on the Indian National Movement will relate to the nature and character of the Nineteenth Century Resurgence, Growth of Nationalism and Attainment of Independence. General Mental Ability will relate to Logical perception, understanding and natural conclusion..