PAPER: GENERAL SCIENCE & ABILITY
I. Physical Sciences
∙ Constituents and Structure:-
• Universe(2018[2a]),
• Galaxy(2011[4a, 4b]),
• Light Year,
• Solar System(2011[4c]),
• Sun(2019[4d]),
• Earth(2012[3a]),
• Astronomical System of Units.,
• Dark Energy and Dark Matter (2018[2c]),
• Black Hole(2018[2d]),
• Space Shuttle(2015[9b])
∙ Process of Nature: -
• Solar and Lunar Eclipses(2018[2b], 2017[4b], 2015[3a], 2014[4e]),
• Rotation and Revolution(2017[4c]),
• Weather Variables (Global Temperature, Pressure2020[2b]), Circulation,
Precipitation(2014[4d]), Humidity) and Weather Variations,wind2020[2b]),
• Seasons(2014[3e], 2012[3b]).
∙ Natural Hazards and Disasters(2012[4a]): -
• Earth Quake 2020[2c]), (2016[7b], 2015[6a]),
• Volcanic Eruption(2014[4c]),
• Tsunami(2018[4d], 2016[7a]),
• Floods,
• Avalanche, 2020[2a])
• Travelling Cyclone(2019[3c]) (Tropical Cyclone, Middle Latitude
Cyclone and Tornadoes2020[5b]),),
• Drought,
• Wildfire,
• Urban Fire.
• Disaster Risk Management.
• Hurricane(2019[3c]),
• Ocean Tides(2012[3b]),
• Typhoons and Tornadoes(2011[3a])
∙ Energy Resources: -
• Sources of Energy (Renewable i.e. LED Energy, Solar Energy, Wind
Energy) and 2020[2d]),
• Non-Renewable Energy conservation and its sustainable use.(2019,
2015[5b], 2014[4b], 2013[5a, 5b], 2011[5c, 5d]) Forms and Types of
Energy2020[2d]), (2011[5a, 5b])
Fossils 2020[4d]),
∙ Atomic Structure,
• Chemical Bonding(2019[5d], 2013[3b], 2011[3d]),
• Electromagnetic Radiations(2016[8b], 2015[5a], 2011[3c]).
• Water Molecule(2015[8a])
natural radioactivity /artificial radioactivity 2020[4c]),
∙ Modern Materials/Chemicals: -
• Ceramics,
• Plastics, (2011[6])
• Semiconductors. (2012[5a], 2011[9c])
• Antibiotics(2019[3d,5c], 2015[7ai], 2012[6a], 2011[3f]),
• Vaccines(2019[3d], 2016[4a], 2013[4], 2012[6a], 2011[3g]),
• Fertilizers(2019[2c], 2015[8b], 2014[7a], 2011[9b]),
• Pesticides2020[3a]), (2013[8], 2012[6a]).
• AntiViral Drug(2012[6a])
• Materials(Metals, Conductors, Insulators, Glass, Semi Conductors, Super
Conductors, Plastics)(2014[6d], 2014[8e], 2012[5a], 2011[6], 2011[9c])
II. Biological Sciences
∙ The Basis of Life: -
• Cell Structures(2018[3d]) and
• Functions (Subcellular Organelles such as Nucleus, Mitochondria and
Ribosomes)(2011[8a]).(2012[8a, 8b], 2011[9a])
∙ Biomolecules: -
• Proteins,
• Lipids,
• Carbohydrates 2020[3b]),
• Enzymes.,
• Hormones(2015[7bii]),
• Antibodies(2013[4])
∙ Plant and Animal Kingdom: - A brief survey of plant and animal kingdom to
pinpoint similarities and diversities in nature(2012[7a], 2011[8b]).
Evolution(2013[3a])
∙ A Brief Account of Human Physiology.
• Ear(2017[3c]),
• Liver(2016[5a]),
• Kidneys(2015[3b], 2014[9a, 9b]),
• Eye(2014[6e]),
• Heart(2014[8c]),
• Brain(2014[8c,8d])
∙ Common Diseases and Epidemics: -
• Polio(2018[3a]),
• Diarrhea,
• Malaria,
• Hepatitis, 2020[5a]),
• Dengue their Causes and Prevention(2016[4b]),
• Cardiovascular Disease(Heart) (2019[2b], 2017[3a], 2016[5b]).,
• Allergy and Infection(Viral and Bacterial)(2015[7a], 2014[8d], 2013[4]), •
Anemia(2015[9a]),
• Hepoglycemia and Hyperglycemia(2014[4a])
∙ New Model Concept of Producing BIO Fuel Method (2018[3b])
III. Environmental Science (2017[2a])
∙ Environment: -
• The Atmosphere (Layered Structure and Composition), segments2020[4a]),
• Hydrosphere (Water Cycle(2016[6b]), Major Water Compartments),
• Biosphere (Major Biomes) and
• Lithosphere (Minerals and Rocks, Rock Types(2012[4b]), Plate
Tectonics).
∙ Atmospheric Pollution: -
• Types, Sources, Causes and effects of major air pollutants
(COx(2019[2d]), Particulate Matter2020[4b]),, NOx, SOx, Tropospheric Ozone,
Volatile Organic Compounds, Dioxins).
• Regional and Global air pollution issues (Acid-rain(2018[4a], 2017[2d]),
Ozone Depletion(2019[5a], 2017[2c]), Greenhouse Effect and Global
Warming(2016[9b], 2015[7aiii], 2014[7b], 2013[9b], *2013[2b]) ).
• International agreements on air pollution control (Montreal Protocol and
KyotoProtocol(2016[2a])).Smog(2018[4c], 2015[6bii], 2014[8a])
∙ Water Pollution:-
• Types, sources, causes and effects of major water pollutants
(2018[4b])(Synthetic Organic Chemicals, Oxygen Demanding Wastes,
Plant Nutrients, Thermal Pollution, Infectious Agents, Sediments,
Radioactivity, Heavy Metals and Acids).
• Drinking water quality and standards.
∙ Land Pollution: - Solid waste management and disposal.(2016[2b])
∙ Role of Remote Sensing and GIS in EnvironmentalScience. (2016[6a]) ∙
Population Planning.
IV. Food Science
∙ Concept of Balance Diet: (2018[5c], 2012[9a]) –
• Vitamins (2019[1a], 2017[3d], 2012[9b]),
• Carbohydrates(2018[3c]),
• Protein,
• Fats and oil,
• Minerals(2012[9b]),
• Fiber.
∙ Quality of Food:-
• Bioavailability of Nutrients(2013[2a]),
• Appearance,
• Texture,
• Flavor,
• Quality of Packed and Frozen Food,
• Food Additives,
• Preservatives andAntioxidants2020[3c]), (2016[9a]).
∙ Food Deterioration and its Control: - Causes of Food Deterioration, Adulteration, Food
Preservation.
V. Information Technology
∙ Computer (Hardware & Software Fundamentals)(2017[5c], 2017[5d]); • I/O
Processing(2017[5b]]) and data storage(2018[5a], 2017[5a]),
• Networking(2019[5a], 2011[7a]) & Internet Standards(2011[9e]),
• Application and business Software,
• Social Media Websites.
• Information Systems.
• Fundamentals of artificial intelligence(2018[5d], 2016[3a]).
∙ Telecommunications: -
• Basics of Wireless Communication (Mobile, Satellite(2016[6a],
2011[7b]),
• Surveillance and
• GPS 2020[5d]), (2016[3bii]) and
• Fiber Optic 2020[3d]), (2019[3b], 2018[5b], 2016[3bi], 2013[7b]) etc.
• Radar(2015[4a], 2014[5a]),
• Television(2015[4a]),
• Microwave Oven (2015[4a], 2014[5a], 2011[9d]),
• LASER(2013[7a], 2012[5b])
Open System Interconnections (OSI) 2020[5d]
VI. Biotechnology(2019[4b], 2015[4b], 2013[9a]), NanoTechnology(2013[6a]),
Mammals(2019[4c]), Water Logging(2017[2b]), Drugs(2017[3b]), Mirage(2017[4a]),
AC/DC(2017[4d]), Cell and Battery(2015[6ai]), Light (2014[3c], 2014[6c]) , Sound
(2014[3c], 2014[6a]), Density(2014[6b]), , Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy(2014[8b],
2013[6b]), Nitrogen Cycle(2012[7b])
Part-II (General Ability) 40 Marks
VII. Quantitative Ability/Reasoning
∙ Basic MathematicalSkills.
∙ Concepts and ability to reasons quantitatively and solve problems in a quantitative
setting.
∙ Basic Arithmetic, Algebra and Geometry (Average, Ratios, Rates, Percentage, Angles,
Triangles, Sets, Remainders, Equations, Symbols, Rounding of Numbers
∙ Random Sampling
VIII. Logical Reasoning and Analytical Reasoning/Ability
∙ Logical Reasoning includes the process of using a rational, systematic series of steps
based on sound mathematical procedures and given statements to arrive at a
conclusion
∙ Analytical Reasoning/Ability includes visualizing, articulating and solving both complex
and uncomplicated problems and concepts and making decisions that are sensible
based on available information, including demonstration of the ability to apply logical
thinking to gathering and analyzinginformation.
IX. Mental Abilities
∙ Mental Abilities Scales that measures specific constructs such as verbal, mechanical,
numerical and social ability
