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Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Utrakhand Assistant Prosecution Officer

Syllabus Uttarakhand Assistant Prosecuting Officer Examination
Plan of Examination 
The Examination will be held in two stages-(A) Preliminary (Screening) Examination (Objective Type)(B) Main Examination : 
  1. Written Examination
  2. Personality Test/ Interview
(A) Preliminary (Screening) Examination:
  • General Studies
  • Law
(B) Main Examination:

(1) Written Examination:
  1. General Studies
  2. General Hindi
  3. Law-I (Criminal Law and Procedure with Police Act)
  4. Law-II (Evidence Act)
(2) Personality Test/Interview: Maximum Marks – 50 (No MinimumQualifying Marks)
NOTE:-
(1) Only those candidates shall be called for Personality Test /Interview, who
 obtained minimum qualifying marks as fixed by the commission in main written examination.(2) The candidates have option to answer the questions in Hindi or English (Except the General Hindi question paper).(3) Total marks for Main Examination will be 450.
Syllabus for Preliminary Examination

There will be two papers in preliminary examination.

Paper-1: General Studies
 (Time – 1½ hrs, M.M-100, Total number of questions 100 in General Knowledge (Objective Type). The paper onGeneral Knowledge will include the following topics, besides day to dayhappenings around India and the world. Candidates are expected to have general awareness about the following:(a) General Science(b) Current events: National and International(c) History of India(d) Indian National Movement and Indian Polity(e) Geography and Indian Economy(f) Art, Culture and Traditions of Uttarakhand(g) Revenue Police System and general administrative set up in Uttarakhand(h) Forest, Crops, Tribes, Mountains, Rivers of Uttarakhand.Questions on General Science: Will cover elementary Knowledge & understanding of science including matters of everyday observation and experiences, basic laws of science, questions pertaining to environmental factors, natural resources, food crops, biosphere, human diseases, flora and fauna, national parks and wildlife of Uttarakhand will also be included.Current events: Day to day happenings in India and around the world, which will also include significant events including sports. History Of India: Emphasis should be on broad understanding of social, economic and political aspects of India. Indian National Movement: The candidate should be aware of the Freedom Movement, Growth of Nationalism and attainment of Independence. Indian Polity (Post Independence): Questions will test Knowledge of country’s political system including Panchayati Raj and Community Development. Geography and Indian Economy: Only general understanding of the subject will be expected.Culture and Traditions of Uttarakhand: The candidate should be aware of the culture and traditions, especially of tribes of Uttarakhand Revenue Police and special administrative system of Uttarakhand: Power and functions of Patwaries, Kanoongos and Naib Tahsildars etc. Panchayati Raj system, Van-Panchayat System. Candidates should be aware of types of forests, rotation of crops, cultural festivals, prominent holy places, glaciers and mountains, natural resources and calamities, rivers & lakes as well as prominent personalities of Uttarakhand.
Paper- II Law
: (
Time – 1½ hrs, M.M- 100, Total no. of questions 100 law [Objective Type].It will cover the following with the number of questions indicated as under1. The Indian Penal Code (35)2. The Indian Evidence Act (25)3. The Code of Criminal Procedure (25)4. The Uttarakhand Police Act, 2007 (15)Total: 100The Indian Penal Code, 1860: i) General Exceptions ii) Joint and Constructive Liability iii) Abetment iv) Criminal Conspiracy v) Offences against Public Tranquility vi) Offences against human body: Culpable homicide and murder including causing death by negligence; hurt and grievous hurt; wrongful restraint and wrongful confinement; criminal force and assault; kidnapping and abduction. vii) Offence against women: sexual offences; offences relating to marriage, cruelty by husband or relatives of husband; insult to modesty of a woman and dowry death. viii) Offences against property: Theft, Extortion, Dacoity, Robbery, CriminalMisappropriation, Cheating, Mischief and Criminal Trespass. ix) Attempts to commit offences.The Indian Evidence Act: i) Relevancy of facts: Definitions, Relevancy of facts, Admission & Confession, Dying Declaration, Opinion of third persons when relevant. ii) Facts which need not be proved: Oral and documentary evidence, Exclusion of oral by documentary evidence, Public documents and presumption as to documents. iii) Production and effect of evidence: Burden of proof, Estoppel, Witnesses including theirexamination.Criminal Procedure Code, 1973: Constitution, Powers and jurisdictions of Criminal Courts; Arrests, Power to compel appearance of persons and production of things; Maintenance of public order and public tranquility; Initiation and commencement of proceedings before Magistrate; Framing of charges; Trial of cases; Judgment; Evidence in enquiries and trials; Bail and Bonds; Reference, Revision and Appeal.The Uttarakhand Police Act, 2007: i) Powers, functions and duties of various police officers under the aforesaid Police Act. ii) Duties of Officer-In-Charge of police station regarding reports made at police stations; Investigation, Arrest, Bail and Custody and Execution of processes. iii) Powers, functions and duties of Public Prosecutors and their sub-ordinates. 
Syllabus for Main Examination

Paper- I General Knowledge
: (Times: 3 Hrs M.M. 100 Marks)The following topics will be included:General Science- Will cover elementary knowledge & understanding of science including matters of everyday observation and experiences, basic laws of science, Conventional and nonconventional energy resources, human diseases: source and type of diseases, communicable & non communicable diseases prevention and control measures of born diseases such as AIDS, TB, Jaundice, Typhoid etc. Natural Resources: Water, Soil Minerals, Flora, Fauna, Farming systems in Uttarakhand andother Natural and Energy resources of the State. Environment: Global warming, Green house effect, Natural disasters, Pollution, Wildlifesanctuaries in Uttarakhand and Different environmental movements in the Uttarakhand state (such as Chipko, Nadi Bachao Andolan etc.) Current Events: National and International, including sports. History Of India & Indian National Movement: Indus valley civilization, Vedic Age, Ashoka, Harsh Vardhan, Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Period, Entry of European powers, Revolt of 1857, Establishment of Indian National congress, Non-co-operation Movement, Civil disobedience movement Quit India Movement, Indian Independence, Role of Uttarakhand in Freedom Struggle, Cultural History of Uttarakhand, Fairs, Festivals, Religious Practices, Holy places and shrines. Geography: Rotation and revolution of the earth, mountains and rivers, Climate and vegetation zones of the world, relief and drainage systems, climate, vegetation and irrigationsystems of India, including major irrigation projects. India Polity (Post Independence) Integration of princely states, reorganization of states, regional aspirations and formation of new states (With special reference to Uttarakhand) Framing of the Constitution of India, aims and objectives, democracy, socialism, Secularism and National integration. Main features of the constitution: Organs of government and their functioning;governance at the centre, state and local levels (including tribal, panchayat patwari system and van panchayat); Centre-state relations; Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties and Directive Principles of state policy. Functioning of Indian Democracy: Universal Adult Franchise, Public Opinion, Elections, Political parties and Pressure groups (with reference to Uttarakhand). Indian Economy: Basic features of Indian economy, population, agriculture and allied activities, industry, Infrastructure, Financial sector, labor and employment, Economicplanning and Economic reforms since 1991, W.T.O. Development of I.T., Ayurved, Tourism and Vipran in the Uttarakhand. New development schemes of the State Computer Basic Knowledge of computer and its application and cyber Crimes.
Paper-II General Hindi:
 


Paper III (Law-I)
: 
Law-I (Criminal Law and Procedure with police Act) (Times: 3 Hrs Max Marks : 100)The syllabus of this paper shall be divided in three parts viz, Part ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ as demarcated below. Ten questions in all shall be set, out of which the first question [Consisting of five sub-questions to be selected from the entire syllabus and requiring short answers] shall be compulsory. Each such short-answer type question shall carry 4 marks and will be answered in about 100 words. Of the remaining nine questions, three questions from each part shall be set. Thecandidate shall be required to attempt at least one question from each part, namely Part ‘A’ ‘B’ and ‘C’ All questions shall carry equal marks i.e. 20 Marks each. In all five questions are to be attempted.Part- A: The Indian penal Code, 1860 :i) General Exceptions ii) Joint and Constructive Liability iii) Abetment.iv) Criminal Conspiracy v) Offences against Public tranquility vi) Offences against human body: culpable homicide and murder including causingdeath by negligence; Hurt and grievous hurt; Wrongful restraint and Wrongful confinement; Criminal force and assault; Kidnapping and Abduction. vii) Offence against Women: Sexual offences; Offences relating to marriage, Cruelty by husband or relatives of husband; insult to modesty of a woman and Dowry death. viii) Offences against Property: Theft, Extortion, Dacoity, Robbery, Criminal misappropriation, cheating, Mischief and Criminal Trespass. ix) Attempts to commit offences.Part- BCriminal Procedure code, 1973Constitution, powers and jurisdictions of criminal courts; arrests, power to compel appearance of persons and production of things; Maintenance of public order and public tranquility; Initiation and commencement of proceeding before Magistrate; Framing of charges; Trial of cases; Judgment; Evidence in enquiries and trials; Bail and Bonds; Reference,Revision and Appeal.Part- CThe Uttarakhand Police Act, 2007 i) Powers, functions and duties of various police officers under the Police Act. ii) Duties of Officer-In-Charge of Police Station regarding reports made at police stations; Investigation, Arrest, Bail and Custody and Execution of processes. iii) Powers, functions and duties of Public Prosecutors and their sub-ordinates. 

Paper- IV (Law Paper-II):
 Evidence Act 
(Times: 3 Hrs Max Marks : 100)The syllabus of this paper shall be divided in three parts viz, Part ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ as demarcated below. Ten questions in all shall be set, out of which the first question [Consisting of five subquestions to be selected from the entire syllabus and requiring short answers] shall be compulsory. Each such short-answer type question shall carry 4 marks and will beanswered in about 100 words. Of the remaining nine questions, three questions from each part shall be set. The candidate shall be required to attempt at least one question from each part, namely Part ‘A’ ‘B’ and ‘C’All questions shall carry equal marks i.e. 20 Marks each. In all five questions are to be attempted.Part ‘A’:
Relevancy of facts: Definitions, Relevancy of facts, Admission & Confession,
 Dying Declaration, Opinion of third persons when relevant.Part ‘B’:
Facts which need not be proved: Oral and documentary evidence, Exclusion
 of oral by documentary evidence, Public documents and presumptions as to documents.Part ‘C’:
Production and effect of Evidence: Burden of proof, Estoppel, Witnesses
including their examination.

Utter Pradesh Assistant Prosecution Officer


Syllabus
Uttar Pradesh Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) Examination

Scheme of Examination
It is a three stage examination-(a) Preliminary Examination (Objective type)(b) Mains examination (Written Type)(c) Personality Test (Interview)

Preliminary Examination
It will consist of two papers:
Part- I (General Knowledge):
It will include day-to-day happenings around India and the World with special reference to-
  • General Science (8 Marks)
  • Current event of national and International Importance (10 Marks)
  • History of india (8 Marks)
  • Indian National Movement (8 Marks)
  • Indian polity & Economy (8 Marks)
  • World Geography and Population (8 Marks)

Part- II (Law):
It will cover the following Acts with number of questions indicated as under-
  1. Indian Penal Code (35)
  2. Criminal Procedure Code (25)
  3. Indian Evidence Act (25)
  4. Police Act & Regulations (15)

Syllabus For Main Examination

(A) Written Examination:It consist of four papers-
  1. General Knowledge (100 Marks)
  2. General Hindi (100 Marks) [Question paper will be of High School Standard]
  3. Criminal law & Procedure (Police Act & Regulations) (100 Marks) [Question Paper will be of Law Degree Standard]
  4. Law of Evidence (which will include Direct and Applied questions) (100 Marks) [Question Paper will be of Law Degree Standard]
Note: All question papers shall be of three hours.

(B) Personality Test (25 marks)

Note:
1. The suitability of the candidate shall be assessed with reference to his capacity, character, personality and physical fitness.
2. The marks obtained in written test will be added to that obtained in personality test to consider the place of the candidate.

Tamilnadu Assistant Prosecution Officer


SyllabusTamilnadu Assistant Public Prosecutor Officer Exam


Scheme of Examination

PART - A - WRITTEN TEST
  • Paper I - Law I 3 hours 100
  • Paper II - Law II 3 hours 100
  • Paper III- Law III 3 hours 100
  • Paper IV - Law IV 3 hours 100
PART- B - ORAL TEST (INTERVIEW) 60
TOTAL 460

SYLLABUS

PAPER - I LAW - I

  1. The Indian Panel Code : 60 Marks
  2. Final report and Framing of Charge : 20 Marks
  3. English to Tamil Translation : 10 Marks
  4. Tamil to English Translation : 10 Marks
Total -------------- 100 Marks --------------
Note:
To test the Practical knowledge present case laws and problem; questions will be
asked compulsorily. (Each Heading One Question Compulsory)

PAPER - II LAW - II

  1. The Criminal Procedure Code : 60 Marks
  2. The Evidence Act (Amendment) : 20 Marks
  3. The Civil Procedure Code : 20 Marks
Section 9 : ResSubjudice Section 10 : Stay of Suits Section 11 : Resjudicata Order VII : Plaint (Simple format) Order VIII : Written Statement (Simple format) Sec.148A CAVEAT.
(In Each Heading Answering one Question is Compulsory)


PAPER - III LAW - III

  1. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW: (i) Fundamental Rights (ii) Directive Principles of State Policy (iii) Writ Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and High Court.
  2. HUMAN RIGHTS: The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (full text)
  3. LEGAL AID: Legal Services Lok Adalat System
  4. TORTS: Negligence – malicious Prosecution Accident claims – and vicarious liability
(In each heading one question compulsory)

PAPER - IV LAW - IV

CENTRAL ACTS
  1. The Arms Act, 1959
  2. The Cable Televisions Net Work Regulating Act, 1995 (Amended)
  3. The Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929
  4. Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986
  5. The Cinematograph Act, 1952
  6. The Copy Rights Act, 1957
  7. The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
  8. The Electricity Act, 2003 (Amended)
  9. The Essential Commodities Act 1955
  10. The Explosives Act, 1884
  11. The Explosives Substances Act, 1908 (Amended Section 3A, 5A, 6)
  12. The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956
  13. Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Child Act, 2000
  14. The Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954
  15. The probation of Offenders Act, 1958
  16. The Public Gambling Act, 1867 (Act 3 of 1867)
  17. The Railway Property unlawful Possession Act, 1966
  18. The SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act, 1989
  19. The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955
  20. The Prevention of Insults to National Human Act, 1971
  21. The Transplantation of Human Organs Act, 1994
  22. The Indian Medical Council Act, 1956
  23. The Information Technology Act, 2000
  24. Identification of Prisoner’s Act, 1920
  25. Mental Health Act, 1987
  26. Indecent representation of woman (Prohibition) Act, 1986.
(Ten questions will be framed in the above Acts each carrying five marks)

TAMIL NADU STATE ACTS

  1. The Tamil Nadu City Police Act, 1888
  2. The Tamil Nadu Prevention of Dangerous, Activities of Bootleggers – Drug Offenders, Slum Grabbers Act, 14 of 1992 (Amended Act 2004)
  3. The Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act, 1937
  4. The Tamil Nadu Gaming Act, 1930
  5. The Tamil Nadu Forest Act. No. 4 of 1882
  6. The Tamil Nadu Prohibition harassment of Women Act. 1998 (TN Act 44 of 1998)
  7. The Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Ragging Act, 1997
  8. The Tamil Nadu Prohibition of charging of Exorbitant Interest Act, 2003
  9. The Tamil Nadu Property (Prevention of Damage and Loss) Act, 1992 (Amended Act 46/94)
  10. The Tamil Nadu Open Places Disfigurement Prevention Act, 1958
  11. The Tamil Nadu Prize Schemes (Prohibition) Act, 1979
  12. The Tamil Nadu Prize Chits and Money Circulation Schemes Banning Act, 1978
  13. The Tamil Nadu Exhibition of Films of T.V. Screen through VCR and through Cable Television Network (Regulation) Rules. 1984
  14. The Tamil Nadu Kidneys (Authority or use of Therapeutic Purposes)Act, 1987
  15. The Tamil Nadu Open Places (Regulation of pasting of Posters and Fixing of Thatty Boards) Rules, 1995
  16. The Tamil Nadu Protection of Interests of Depositors (in Financial Establishments) Act, 1997
(Ten questions will be framed in the above Acts each carrying five marks)Note: Questions will be framed based on case laws.
Oral Test (Interview)

The student qualifying the written examination will be called for interview. There will be 60 marks for interview.