Top 5 Key Topics in the MPSC Combine Syllabus 2020

Here are the Top 5 Key Topics in the MPSC Combine Syllabus 2020 that demand prioritized focus for both Prelims and Mains:

Why Critical?
Highest weightage in Prelims & Mains; interlinked with current affairs.
Key Sub-Topics:
- Constitution: Preamble, FRs, DPSP, Amendments.
- Governance: Parliament, State Legislature, Judiciary (especially recent SC/HC judgments).
- Maharashtra-Specific: Panchayati Raj institutions, District Administration, State Election Commission, key state laws/policies.
Sources: Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity + Maharashtra Government Gazetteers.

Why Critical?
Direct 15-20 questions in Prelims; essential for Mains essays/GS papers.
Key Sub-Topics:
- National Movement (1885-1947): Gandhi Era, Revolutionary Movements.
- Maharashtra Focus: Leaders like Tilak, Savarkar, Phule, Ambedkar; Prarthana Samaj, Sanyukta Maharashtra Movement.
- Social Reforms: Role of reformers in Maharashtra.
Sources: Spectrum’s Modern History + Y.D. Phadke’s Maharashtra History.

Why Critical?
Dynamic syllabus fused with current affairs (e.g., budgets, schemes).
Key Sub-Topics:
- Macro Concepts: GDP, Inflation, Fiscal Policy, RBI functions.
- Schemes: Central & State (e.g., PM-KISAN, MahaDBT).
- Maharashtra Focus: Sugar/textile industries, cooperative movement, irrigation challenges, agro-economy.
Sources: Ramesh Singh (Economy) + Maha Economic Survey.

Why Critical?
Overlaps with Environment; map-based questions frequent in Prelims.
Key Sub-Topics:
- Physical: Western Ghats, Rivers (Krishna, Godavari), Climate.
- Human: Demographics, urbanization.
- Maharashtra Focus: Natural resources (minerals, forests), drought-prone regions, Konkan/Khandesh geography.
Sources: Majid Hussain (India Geography) + Savindra Singh (Physical Geography).

Why Critical?
Rapidly expanding section (10-15 Prelims questions); links to disaster management.
Key Sub-Topics:
- Biodiversity hotspots (e.g., Western Ghats), climate change impacts.
- National/State initiatives: Swachh Bharat, Maha Vanijya portals.
- Maharashtra Focus: Melghat Tiger Reserve, coastal ecosystems, pollution in urban centers (Mumbai/Pune).
Sources: Shankar IAS Environment + MPSC’s own biodiversity reports.

Current Affairs: Integrate daily news into all 5 topics (e.g., new state policies, environmental clearances).
Maharashtra Lens: Every topic requires dual focus (National + State context).
CSAT: Though qualifying-only, ensure regular practice of Comprehension & Data Interpretation.

⚡ Pro Tip: 30% of Prelims questions (2020-2023) came from Polity, Maharashtra History, and Environment. Prioritize these with past papers!

Download Syllabus:
🔗 Official MPSC Combine Syllabus 2020 in Marathi PDF

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