MPSC Quick Reference Handbook
50 Frequently Repeated Concepts (Prelims & Mains)
Polity (10 Points)
● Fundamental Rights – key articles and differences with Fundamental Duties.
● Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) – classification and significance.
● Emergency Provisions – National, State, and Financial Emergencies.
● Separation of Powers – Legislature, Executive, Judiciary.
● Comparison: President vs Governor powers.
● Important Constitutional Amendments relevant to exams.
● Panchayati Raj System – 73rd & 74th Amendments.
● Judicial Review vs Judicial Activism.
● Parliamentary vs Presidential System (basic comparison).
● Centre-State Relations and federal structure.
History (10 Points)
● Freedom fighters from Maharashtra and their contributions.
● 1857 Revolt and its impact in Maharashtra.
● Socio-religious reform movements in 19th century Maharashtra.
● Formation of Indian National Congress and early leaders.
● Role of Bal Gangadhar Tilak in freedom movement.
● Shivaji Maharaj’s Ashta Pradhan Mandal (Council of Ministers).
● Maratha Administration – revenue, military, and justice systems.
● Gandhian movements: Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience, Quit India.
● Role of Maharashtra in Quit India Movement.
● Important women leaders in India’s independence movement.
Geography (10 Points)
● Major rivers of Maharashtra and their tributaries.
● Soil types of Maharashtra and crops grown.
● Monsoon patterns and rainfall distribution.
● Major dams and irrigation projects.
● Agro-climatic zones of Maharashtra.
● Forests and biodiversity in Maharashtra.
● Mineral resources of Maharashtra.
● Urbanization and migration trends.
● Maharashtra’s coastal geography (Konkan).
● Major national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.
Economy (10 Points)
● Overview of Indian Five-Year Plans.
● Agriculture in Maharashtra – crops and challenges.
● Industries in Maharashtra – IT, textiles, automobiles.
● Maharashtra’s cooperative sector (sugar cooperatives).
● Government schemes for rural development.
● Maharashtra’s contribution to India’s GDP.
● Unemployment and employment generation programs.
● Banking structure and financial inclusion.
● Budget process and economic survey basics.
● GST and its impact on Maharashtra’s economy.
Environment & Current Affairs (10 Points)
● Major national parks in Maharashtra.
● Climate change – causes, impacts, solutions.
● Air and water pollution in Maharashtra.
● Waste management and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
● Renewable energy initiatives in India.
● Biodiversity hotspots in Maharashtra (Western Ghats).
● Disaster management – floods, droughts, earthquakes.
● Important environmental treaties (Paris Agreement, Kyoto Protocol).
● Current government flagship programs (Digital India, Make in India).
● Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) overview.
