BEO Exam Syllabus 2024
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TNTRB BEO Exam Pattern
| Subject | Total Marks |
| General Paper (Core Subjects) | 110 |
| Child Psychology and Pedagogy | 30 |
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 10 |
| Total Marks | 150 |
BEO Exam Syllabus in Tamil
General Knowledge :
- Culture.
- Economic Scene.
- History.
- Daily News.
- Sports.
- Scientific Research.
- Current GK.
- Indian Constitution.
- Sports & Games.
- Countries and Capitals.
- Geography.
- Current Events.
- Art & Culture.
General Paper
- History of Tamil Literature
- General Science
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs
- History of English Literature
- Mathematical Aptitude & Mental Ability Test
Child Psychology and Pedagogy
- Human Growth & Development
- Motivation & Group Dynamics
- Personality & Assessment
- Health & Hygiene
- Cognitive Development
- Learning
- Creativity & Intelligence
- Guidance & Counseling
General Paper Subjects are
- Tamil,
- English,
- Mathematics,
- Physics,
- Chemistry,
- Botany,
- Zoology,
- Biology,
- History,
- Geography.
TN TRB BEO Syllabus 2023
Part I – Core Subjects
Unit 1 – History of Tamil Literature
- Sangam Age to Present
– Sangam Literature – Notes on Sangam Literature
– Compilation Method of Idylls (Paattu) and Anthologies (Thogai)
– Significance of Sangam Literature
- Eighteen Lesser Texts (Pathinenkilkanakku)
- Significance of Tamil Books of Law (Needhi Noolgal)
- The Five Great Epics (Aimperumkappiyangaḷ)
- The Five Small Epics (Ainchirumkappiyangal)
- Bhakti Literature, Thevaram, Naalayira Dhivya Prabhandham, Thirumandhiram, Thiruppugazh, Pattinathaar, Arunagirinathar, Thaayumaanavar, Vallalar, Kambaramayanam, Mahabharatham, Periya Puranam, Thiruvilayadal Puranam
- Sitrilakkiyangal, 96 Prabhandhangal, Kovai, Pillaitamil, Kalambagam, Ula, Thoodhu, Parani, Pallu, Kuravanji
- Religious sects growth by Tamil – Jainism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianism
- Siddhargal, Social Reformation (Samooga Seerthiruttham)
- Present-Day Tamil Literature – Development of Tamil Prose, Tamil Fiction, Novels, Short Stories, Tamil Folklores, Essays, Literature
- Tamil Grammar – Letters, Words, Meanings, Yaappu Ilakkanam, Ani Ilakkanam
Unit 2 – History of English Literature
- Development of Prose, Poetry, Fiction, Drama and Grammar
- Approaches to Literature (From 1830 to the Present day) – Modern Drama, Modern Fiction, Literary Movements, Literary Criticism and Theory, Teaching of English in India, Journalism and Creative Writing in English, British English Literature – American English Literature, Indian English Literature
- English Language and Grammar, Origin of English Language, General Characteristics of Old and Middle English, Rise and Growth of Modern English, Growth of Vocabulary – Greek, Latin, French, Italian, Scandinavian and other foreign influences, Word Formation, Change of meaning, The Makers of English – Spenser, Shakespeare, Milton and Dr. Johnson, Basic English Grammar – Parts of Speech, Tenses, Voice, Singular/ Plural, Spelling Reforms
Unit 3 – Mathematical Aptitude and Mental Ability Tests
Data Analysis, Conversion of Information to Data – Presentation and Interpretation of Data-Tables, Graphs and Diagrams, Analytical Interpretation of Data Simplification, Percentage, Highest Common Factor (HCF), Lowest Common Multiple (LCM), Ratio and Proportion Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Area, Volume, Time & Work Decision Making and Problem-Solving, Logical Reasoning, Puzzles, Dice Numerals, Verbals and Nonverbals
Unit 4 – General Science
Physics:
- Units and Measurement
- Laws of motions
- Force, Work, Energy, and Power
- Properties of Matter
- Current Electricity
- Magnetism
- Heat, Light, and Sound
- Atomic Devices
- Electronic Devices
Chemistry:
- Classification of Matter
- Stoichiometry
- Types of Reactions
- Extraction of Metals (Zn, Cu, Al, Au, Ag, Pb)
- Acids and Bases
- Periodic Classification
- Chemical Bonding
- Compounds of Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen, and Sulphur
- Gas Laws
- Drugs, Fertilizers, Dyes, and Polymers
Botany:
- Plant Physiology
- Cell – Basic Unit of Life
- Photosynthesis – Its significance
- Families – Malvaceae, Solanaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Musaceae, and their economic importance
- Plant Pathology, Bio-Technology, Tissue Culture
Zoology:
- Human Physiology – Human Body Functions
- Environmental Biology
- Global Warming- Greenhouse Effect
- Ozone Layer Depletion
- Applied Biology – Genetics and Evolution
- Dairy, Poultry, Pisciculture, Fish Farming, Health, and Hygiene
Unit 5 – History – National Movements of Tamil Nadu and India and Constitutional Development
- South Indian History – Culture and Heritage of Tamil People – Advent of European Invasion, Expansion, and Consolidation of British Rule, Effect of British Rule on Socio-economic Factor – Social Reforms and religious movements – India Since Independence
- Characteristics of Indian culture – Unity in Diversity; Race, colour, language, custom – India as a secular state, Organizations for fine arts, dance, drama, music, Growth of rationalism
- Advent of Europeans, Early uprising against British rule – 1857 Revolt – Indian National Congress, Emergence of National Leaders, Growth of Militant Movements – Role of Tamil Nadu in Freedom Struggle – Birth of political parties/ political system in India since Independence – Dravidian movement in TN, Political parties and populist schemes – Prominent personalities in the various spheres; Arts, Science, Literature, and Philosophy
- Constitution of India – Preamble to the Constitution, Salient features of the Constitution, Union, State, and Territory – Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Human Rights Charter – Union Legislature, Parliament, State Executive, State Legislature, Assembly, Status of Jammu and Kashmir – Local Government, Panchayat Raj – Tamil Nadu – Judiciary in law, Rule of Lae/Due Process of Law, Indian Federalism, Centre-State Relations, Emergency Provisions – Elections, Election Commissions – Union and State – Amendments to Constitution, Schedules to Constitution, Administrative reforms and Tribunals – Corruption in Public Life, Anti Corruption Measures – Central Vigilance Commission, Lok Adalats, Ombudsman – Comptroller and Auditor General of India, Right to Information, Central and State Commissions, Empowerment of Women.
Unit 6 – Physical Geography and Economic, Commercial Geography of India
- Universe – Solar System, Earth and Atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere – Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate, Water Resources – Geography of India, Physical Features: Soil, minerals and natural resources, Natural Vegetation, Forest and Wildlife – Agricultural Pattern, Livestock and Fisheries – Social Geography, Population – Density and Distribution- Natural Calamities – Disaster Management- Geographical Landmarks, Policy on environment and ecology – Geography of Tamil Nadu
- Nature of Indian economy, Five-year plan models – an assessment, Land reforms and agriculture, Application of Science in agriculture – Industrial Growth, Role of Public Sector and disinvestment, Development of infrastructure, National Income, Rural Welfare oriented programmes – Social sector problems – population, education, health, employment, poverty, HRD (Human Resource Development) – Sustainable Economic Growth, Economic Trends in Tamil Nadu – Energy – Different Sources and Development – Finance Commission, Planning Commission, National Development Council – Current Socio-Economic Problems, New Economic Policy and Government Sector, NITI Aayog, Liberalization, Privatization, Globalization, and Marketing
Unit 7 – General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Latest diary of events – National, National Symbols, Profile of States – Eminent persons & places in news, Sports & Games, Books & Authors, Awards & Honors – Latest historical events, India & its neighbors – Science & Technology – Latest inventions – Latest discoveries in Health Science, Mass media and Communication
Part II – Child Psychology and Pedagogy/ Education Methodology
- Unit 1 – Human Growth and Development
- Unit 2 – History of English Literature
- Unit 3 – Social, Emotional and Moral Development
- Unit 4 – Learning
- Unit 5 – Intelligence and Creativity
- Unit 6 – Motivation & Group Dynamics
- Unit 7 – Personality and Assessment
- Unit 8 – Mental Health and Hygiene
- Unit 9 – Guidance and Counselling
- Unit 10 – History of Educational Development in Tamil Nadu
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