The Paper I syllabus of the UPSC CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces) examination covers General Ability and Intelligence. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the syllabus:
- General Mental Ability:
- Logical Reasoning: Analytical and deductive reasoning, analogies, syllogism, logical sequencing, coding-decoding, etc.
- Quantitative Aptitude: Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mensuration, data interpretation, etc.
- Data Interpretation: Tables, graphs, charts, etc.
- General Science:
- Physics: Basic concepts, laws of motion, energy, electricity, magnetism, etc.
- Chemistry: Elements, compounds, acids, bases, chemical reactions, etc.
- Biology: Basic anatomy, physiology, human biology, diseases, nutrition, etc.
- Environmental Science: Ecology, environmental issues, conservation, climate change, etc.
- Current Events of National and International Importance:
- Current affairs related to politics, economy, sports, science and technology, environment, awards, honors, etc.
- Events of significance at the national and international levels.
- Indian Polity and Economy:
- Indian Constitution: Preamble, fundamental rights, duties, directive principles, amendments, etc.
- Governance: Structure of government, administrative bodies, constitutional bodies, etc.
- Economy: Basic economic concepts, sectors of the economy, economic development, economic policies, etc.
- History of India:
- Ancient India: Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic Period, Mauryan and Gupta Empires, etc.
- Medieval India: Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, Vijayanagara Empire, etc.
- Modern India: British rule, Indian independence movement, post-independence India, etc.
- Indian and World Geography:
- Physical Geography: Earth’s structure, landforms, climate, vegetation, etc.
- Indian Geography: Physical features, rivers, mountains, plateaus, climate zones, etc.
- World Geography: Continents, oceans, major geographical features, climatic regions, etc.
Candidates are advised to thoroughly study each topic mentioned in the syllabus and stay updated with current affairs to perform well in Paper I of the UPSC CAPF examination. Additionally, referring to standard textbooks and practicing previous years’ question papers can be helpful in preparation.
