The syllabus for the post of Village Adminstrative Officer (VAO) of Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission on which the question paper is based is as follows:

V.A.O Examination (S.S.L.C. Standard)

General Studies

UNIT-I GENERAL SCIENCE :
Physics: Nature of Universe-General Scientific laws-Inventions and discoveries-National scientific laboratories-Mechanics and properties of matter-Physical quantities, standards and units-Force, motion and energy Magnetism, 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 States Eminent 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 landmarks

Economics-- Current socio-economic problems

Science-Latest inventions on science & technology

UNIT- III. GEOGRAPHY
Earth and Universe-Solar system-Monsoon, rainfall, weather & climate Water resources --- rivers in India-Soil, minerals & natural resources-Forest & wildlife-Agricultural pattern-Transport including surface transport & communication-Social geography – population-density and distribution Natural calamities – Disaster Management.

TNPSC VAO Syllabus

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