Andaman & Nicobar Police Inspector of Co-operative Societies Syllabus
The comprehensive syllabus for the Andaman & Nicobar Police Inspector of Co-operative Societies exam generally includes the following sections:
1. General Knowledge & Current Affairs
Current Events:
- National and international significance.
Indian History:
- Major events, freedom movement, and key historical milestones.
Geography:
- Physical and economic geography of India.
Indian Polity:
- Constitution, political system, public policy, and governance.
Economics:
- Indian economy, budgeting, economic planning, and development policies.
General Science:
- Basic concepts in physics, chemistry, and biology.
Environmental Studies:
- Ecology, environmental conservation, biodiversity, and climate change.
Culture:
- Indian art, heritage, and cultural developments.
Sports:
- Significant events, awards, and sports achievements.
2. English Language
Reading Comprehension:
- Understanding and interpreting passages.
Vocabulary:
- Synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and phrases.
Grammar:
- Parts of speech, sentence structure, tenses, articles, prepositions, and conjunctions.
Sentence Improvement:
- Error correction and sentence restructuring.
Writing Skills:
- Essay writing, precis writing, and letter drafting.
3. Quantitative Aptitude
Arithmetic:
- Percentages, profit & loss, simple & compound interest, ratios, time & work, time & distance, averages, mensuration.
Algebra:
- Fundamental equations and expressions.
Geometry:
- Concepts involving shapes, angles, and geometric theorems.
Statistics:
- Mean, median, mode, probability, and data interpretation.
4. Reasoning Ability
Verbal Reasoning:
- Analogies, coding-decoding, blood relations, series, direction sense, and logical reasoning.
Non-Verbal Reasoning:
- Pattern recognition, visual memory, series, and classification.
5. Co-operative Societies & Management
Principles of Co-operation:
- Understanding the basic principles and values of co-operation, co-operative movements in India, and globally.
Co-operative Legislation:
- Study of laws and regulations governing co-operative societies, including the Co-operative Societies Act.
Co-operative Management:
- Management practices in co-operatives, roles and responsibilities of an Inspector, conflict resolution, and ethical practices.
Financial Management:
- Budgeting, financial planning, auditing, and financial statements of co-operative societies.
Marketing Management:
- Co-operative marketing strategies, supply chain management, and consumer co-operatives.
Rural Development:
- Role of co-operatives in rural development, agricultural co-operatives, and microfinance.
6. Administrative Law & Procedures
Indian Constitution:
- Basic structure, fundamental rights, duties, and directive principles of state policy.
Administrative Law:
- Principles of natural justice, administrative tribunals, and legal remedies.
Public Administration:
- Functions and roles of public administration, governance, and public policy implementation.
7. Computer Knowledge
Basics of Computers:
- History, types, and generations of computers.
Operating Systems:
- Overview of Windows, Linux, etc.
MS Office:
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Data Management:
- Use of software for maintaining records, data analysis, and report generation.
Cybersecurity:
- Awareness of cybersecurity threats, safe practices, and data protection.
8. Interview/Personality Test
Assessment:
- Evaluation of knowledge, problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and overall suitability for the role of Inspector of Co-operative Societies.
