Andaman & Nicobar Police Junior Assistant (ANIIDCO) Syllabus
The syllabus for the Andaman & Nicobar Police Junior Assistant (ANIIDCO) exam is typically designed to assess a candidate’s proficiency in various areas relevant to the role. Below is a comprehensive syllabus outline that generally applies to this examination:
1. General Awareness
Indian History:
- Ancient, Medieval, and Modern History.
Geography:
- Physical Geography, Indian and World Geography, Climate, Soils, Vegetation, and Natural Resources.
Indian Polity and Constitution:
- Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Structure of Indian Government, Public Policy, Panchayati Raj, etc.
Economics:
- Basic concepts, Indian Economy, Economic Planning, Poverty, Demographics, and Economic Development.
Current Affairs:
- National and International News, Important Events, Sports, Awards, Appointments, Books & Authors.
General Science:
- Basic concepts of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Technology. Emphasis on recent scientific advancements.
Environment & Ecology:
- Environmental issues, Biodiversity, Conservation, Pollution, Sustainable Development.
2. English Language
Grammar:
- Tenses, Parts of Speech, Articles, Active and Passive Voice, Direct and Indirect Speech.
Vocabulary:
- Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms, Idioms and Phrases, One-word Substitution.
Comprehension:
- Reading comprehension passages followed by questions.
Writing Skills:
- Essay Writing, Letter Writing (Formal & Informal), Precis Writing, Report Writing, Note Making.
3. Numerical Ability
Number Systems:
- Fundamental operations, Fractions, Decimals, LCM & HCF.
Arithmetic:
- Percentages, Ratios, Averages, Profit and Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Time and Work, Time and Distance.
Algebra:
- Basic algebraic identities, Linear Equations.
Geometry & Mensuration:
- Properties of triangles, circles, quadrilaterals, area and perimeter, volume and surface area of geometrical shapes.
Data Interpretation:
- Tabulation, Pie Charts, Bar Graphs, Line Graphs, etc.
4. General Intelligence & Reasoning
Logical Reasoning:
- Analogies, Classification, Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense Test, Syllogism.
Non-Verbal Reasoning:
- Visual Patterns, Figure Classification, Embedded Figures, Mirror Images.
Analytical Reasoning:
- Problem-solving, Decision-making, Interpretation of Data, Logical Sequence of Words.
Puzzles:
- Seating Arrangement, Crosswords, Sudoku, Logical Puzzles.
5. Computer Knowledge
Fundamentals of Computers:
- Hardware, Software, Input & Output Devices, Memory & Storage.
Operating Systems:
- Basic concepts of Windows, Linux, and other operating systems.
MS Office Suite:
- Word Processing (MS Word), Spreadsheet (MS Excel), Presentation (MS PowerPoint).
Internet & Email:
- Basics of Internet usage, Email protocols, Browsing, Cybersecurity.
Basics of Programming:
- Understanding of algorithms, flowcharts, basic programming concepts.
6. General Knowledge Specific to Andaman & Nicobar Islands
History of Andaman & Nicobar Islands:
- Important historical events, Colonial history, Freedom struggle related to the islands.
Geography:
- Topography, Climate, Natural Resources, and Flora & Fauna of Andaman & Nicobar.
Culture:
- Tribes, Languages, Festivals, and other Cultural Aspects.
Administration:
- Structure of local government, Important administrative bodies, Role of ANIIDCO (Andaman & Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation).
Preparation Tips
Syllabus Familiarity:
- Understand each topic in the syllabus thoroughly and identify key areas.
Standard Study Material:
- Utilize textbooks, online resources, and local publications for island-specific topics.
Practice with Previous Papers:
- Solve past question papers to get familiar with the exam pattern and frequently asked questions.
Time Management:
- Create a study timetable that covers all topics systematically and allows for revision.
