Revised Scheme and Syllabus for CSS Competitive Examination

PAPER: GENERAL SCIENCE & ABILITY (100 MARKS)

Part-I (General Science) 60 Marks
I. Physical Sciences
 Constituents and Structure:-Universe, Galaxy, Light Year, Solar System, Sun,
Earth, Astronomical System of Units.
 Process of Nature: - Solar and Lunar Eclipses, Rotation and Revolution, Weather
Variables (Global Temperature, Pressure, Circulation, Precipitation, Humidity) and
Weather Variations.
 Natural Hazards and Disasters: - Earth Quake, Volcanic Eruption, Tsunami,
Floods, Avalanche, Travelling Cyclone (Tropical Cyclone, Middle Latitude Cyclone
and Tornadoes), Drought, Wildfire, Urban Fire. Disaster Risk Management.
 Energy Resources: - Sources of Energy (Renewable i.e. LED Energy, Solar
Energy, Wind Energy and Non-Renewable Energy conservation and its sustainable
use.
 Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Electromagnetic Radiations.
 Modern Materials/Chemicals: - Ceramics, Plastics, Semiconductors. Antibiotics,
Vaccines, Fertilizers, Pesticides.
II. Biological Sciences
 The Basis of Life: - Cell Structures and Functions (Subcellular Organelles such as
Nucleus, Mitochondria and Ribosomes).
 Biomolecules: - Proteins, Lipids, Carbohydrates and Enzymes.
 Plant and Animal Kingdom: - A brief survey of plant and animal kingdom to
pinpoint similarities and diversities in nature.
 A Brief Account of Human Physiology.
 Common Diseases and Epidemics: - Polio, Diarrhea, Malaria, Hepatitis, Dengue
their Causes and Prevention.
 New Model Concept of Producing BIO Fuel Method
III. Environmental Science
 Environment: - The Atmosphere (Layered Structure and Composition), Hydrosphere
(Water Cycle, Major Water Compartments), Biosphere (Major Biomes) and
Lithosphere (Minerals and Rocks, Rock Types, Plate Tectonics).
 Atmospheric Pollution: - Types, Sources, Causes and effects of major air
pollutants (COx, Particulate Matter, NOx, SOx, Tropospheric Ozone, Volatile Organic
Compounds, Dioxins). Regional and Global air pollution issues (Acid-rain, Ozone
Depletion, Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming). International agreements on air
pollution control (Montreal Protocol and Kyoto Protocol).
 Water Pollution:- Types, sources, causes and effects of major water pollutants
(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.
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 Role of Remote Sensing and GIS in Environmental Science.
 Population Planning.
IV. Food Science
 Concept of Balance Diet: - Vitamins, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fats and oil,
Minerals, Fiber.
 Quality of Food:- Bioavailability of Nutrients, Appearance, Texture, Flavor, Quality
of Packed and Frozen Food, Food Additives, Preservatives and Antioxidants
 Food Deterioration and its Control: - Causes of Food Deterioration, Adulteration,
Food Preservation.
V. Information Technology
 Computer (Hardware & Software Fundamentals); I/O Processing and data
storage, Networking & Internet Standards, Application and business Software, Social
Media Websites. Information Systems. Fundamentals of artificial intelligence.
 Telecommunications: - Basics of Wireless Communication (Mobile, Satellite,
Surveillance and GPS and Fiber Optic etc.
Part-II (General Ability) 40 Marks
VI. Quantitative Ability/Reasoning
 Basic Mathematical Skills.
 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
VII. 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 analyzing information.
VIII. Mental Abilities
 Mental Abilities Scales that measures specific constructs such as verbal,
mechanical, numerical and social ability.
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SUGGESTED READINGS
S. No. Title Authors
Asimov's New Guide to
1. Isaac Asimov
Science 1993
Science Restated: Physics and
Harold Gomes
2. Chemistry for
Cassidy
the Non-Scientist 1970
Eminent Muslim Scientists S. Fakhre Alam
3.
1991 Naqvi
Walter A. Thurber,
Robert
4. Exploring Life Science 1975
E. Kilburn, Peter
S. Howell
Walter A. Thurber,
Exploring Physical Science Robert
5.
1977 E. Kilburn, Peter
S. Howell
 Principles of Animal Biology
6. Lancelot Hogben
2011
Isaac Asimov, A.
The Impact of Science on
7. S. a. N.
Society 2005
A. S. a.
Max M. Houck,
Fundamentals of Forensic
8. Jay A.
Science 2010
Siegal
Forensic Science
9. Fundamentals & Anthony J. Bertino
Investigation 2008
Harm J. de Blij,
Peter O.
10. Physical Geography 2013 Muller, James E.
Burt,
Joseph A. Mason
Physical Geography-Science Alan H. Strahler,
11. and Systems of Arthur N.
the Human Environment 2009 Strallar.
I. T. L. Education
Introduction to Information
12. Solutions
Technology 2005
Limited, Itl.
Management Information Ken Sousa, Effy
13.
Systems 2014 Oz
Fundamentals of
14. Roger L. Freeman
Telecommunications 2005
Basics of Environmental
15. Michael Allaby
Science 2002
Norman N. Potter,
16. Food Science 1998 Joseph
H. Hotchkiss
Michael L.
Environmental Science: McKinney,
17. Systems and Robert Schoch and
Solutions. 5th ed. 2013 Logan
Yonavjak
William P.
Environmental Science: A
Cunningham,
18. Global Concern
Barbara
2012
Woodworth Saigo
Books for Logical Reasoning
Rob P. Nederpelt,
19. Logical Reasoning Farouz
D. Kamareddine
Elements of Logical
20. Jan Von Plato
Reasoning
Reasoning Builder for
Staff of Research
21. Admission and
Education
Standardized Test
22. Test of Reasoning Thorpe
23. Mental Ability Dr. Lal & Jain
The Brain Book: Know Your
24. Own Mind and
How to Use it