Here are the Top 5 Key Topics in the MPSC Combine Syllabus 2020 that demand prioritized focus for both Prelims and Mains:
1. Indian Polity & Governance + Maharashtra Administration
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Why Critical?
Highest weightage in Prelims & Mains; interlinked with current affairs. -
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Constitution: Preamble, FRs, DPSP, Amendments.
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Governance: Parliament, State Legislature, Judiciary (especially recent SC/HC judgments).
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Maharashtra-Specific: Panchayati Raj institutions, District Administration, State Election Commission, key state laws/policies.
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Sources: Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity + Maharashtra Government Gazetteers.
2. Modern Indian History & Maharashtra’s Freedom Struggle
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Why Critical?
Direct 15-20 questions in Prelims; essential for Mains essays/GS papers. -
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National Movement (1885-1947): Gandhi Era, Revolutionary Movements.
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Maharashtra Focus: Leaders like Tilak, Savarkar, Phule, Ambedkar; Prarthana Samaj, Sanyukta Maharashtra Movement.
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Social Reforms: Role of reformers in Maharashtra.
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Sources: Spectrum’s Modern History + Y.D. Phadke’s Maharashtra History.
3. Indian Economy & Maharashtra’s Agriculture/Industry
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Why Critical?
Dynamic syllabus fused with current affairs (e.g., budgets, schemes). -
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Macro Concepts: GDP, Inflation, Fiscal Policy, RBI functions.
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Schemes: Central & State (e.g., PM-KISAN, MahaDBT).
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Maharashtra Focus: Sugar/textile industries, cooperative movement, irrigation challenges, agro-economy.
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Sources: Ramesh Singh (Economy) + Maha Economic Survey.
4. Geography of India & Maharashtra
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Why Critical?
Overlaps with Environment; map-based questions frequent in Prelims. -
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Physical: Western Ghats, Rivers (Krishna, Godavari), Climate.
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Human: Demographics, urbanization.
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Maharashtra Focus: Natural resources (minerals, forests), drought-prone regions, Konkan/Khandesh geography.
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Sources: Majid Hussain (India Geography) + Savindra Singh (Physical Geography).
5. Environment & Ecology (with Maharashtra’s Biodiversity)*
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Why Critical?
Rapidly expanding section (10-15 Prelims questions); links to disaster management. -
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Biodiversity hotspots (e.g., Western Ghats), climate change impacts.
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National/State initiatives: Swachh Bharat, Maha Vanijya portals.
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Maharashtra Focus: Melghat Tiger Reserve, coastal ecosystems, pollution in urban centers (Mumbai/Pune).
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Sources: Shankar IAS Environment + MPSC’s own biodiversity reports.
Bonus: Cross-Cutting Themes
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Current Affairs: Integrate daily news into all 5 topics (e.g., new state policies, environmental clearances).
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Maharashtra Lens: Every topic requires dual focus (National + State context).
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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
