4 Revised Scheme and Syllabus for CSS Competitive Examination PAPER: ENGLISH ESSAY (100 MARKS) Candidates will be required to write one or more Essay in English. A wide choice of topics will be given Candidates are expected to reflect comprehensive and research based knowledge on a selected topic. Candidate's articulation, expression and technical treatment of the style of English Essay writing will be examined.5 Revised Scheme and Syllabus for CSS Competitive Examination PAPER: 100 MARKS) The examination in this subject will be based upon a paper carrying 100 marks to Test the candidate's abilities to handle Precis Writing, Reading Comprehension, Sentence Structuring, Transtation, Grammar and Vocabulary, etc. |. Precis Writing (20 marks) A careful selected passage with an orientation of generic understanding and enough flexibility for compression shall be given for précising and suggesting an appropriate title. Out of the total 20 marks allocated to this question, 15 shall go to précising the text and 5 to. suggesting the title. ll, Reading Comprehension (20 marks) A carefully selected passage that is rich in substance but not very technical or discipline- specific shall be given, followed by five questions, each carrying 4 marks. ll. Grammar and Vocabulary (20 marks) Correct usage of Tense, Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Punctuation, Phrasal Verbs, Synonyms and Antonyms etc. IV. Sentence Correction (10 marks) The sentences shall be given each having a clear structural flaw in terms of grammar or punctuation. The candidates shall be asked to rewrite them with really needed correction only, without making unnecessary alterations. No two or more sentences should have exactly the same problem, and 2-3 sentences shall be based on correction of punctuation marks. V. Grouping of Words (10 marks) ‘A random list of twenty words of moderate standard (neither very easy nor utterly unfamiliar) shall be given, to be grouped by the candidates in pairs of those having similar or opposite meaning, as may be clearly directed in the question. VI. Pairs of Words (10 marks) Ten pairs shall be given of seemingly similar words with different meanings, generally confused in communication, for bringing out the difference in meaning of any five of them by first explaining them in parenthesis and then using them in sentences.6 Revised Scheme and Syllabus for CSS Competitive Examination Vil. Translation (10 marks) Ten short Urdu sentences involving structural composition, significant terms and figurative/idiomatic expressions shall be given, to be accurately translated into English. SUGGESTED READINGS S.No. Title Author 1. | English Grammar in Use Raymond Murphy — (Cambridge University Press). 2. | Practical English Usage M.Swan (Oxford University Press). 3. | The Little, Brown Handbook H. Ramsey Flower & Jane Aaron (The| Little, Brown & Co; Harper Collins.) 4. | AUniversity English Grammar | R. Quirk & S. Greenbaum (ELBS; Longmans) 5. | Write Better, Speak Better Readers Digest Association. 6. | Modern English in Action Henry Christ (D.C. Heath & Co.)7 Revised Scheme and Syllabus for CSS Competitive Excmination 400 MARKS) Part-I (General Science) 60 Marks 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 ie. 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. 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. ABrief 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 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.Vil vil. 8 Revised Scheme and Syllabus for CSS Competitive Examination Role of Remote Sensing and GIS in Environmental Science Population Planning. Food Science Concept of Balance Diet: 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. Vitamins, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fats and oil, Information Technology Computer (Hardware & Software Fundamentals); /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-ll (General Ability) 40 Marks 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 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. Mental Abilities Mental Abilities Scales that measures specific constucts such as verbal, mechanical, numerical and social ability.9 eviseat Scheme and Syllabus for C8S Competitive Examination SUGGESTED READINGS s thors 1. [Asimov's New Guide to Scence 1993. Isaac Asimov 2 | Science Restated: Physics and Chemistry for | Harold Gomes Cassidy the Non-Scientist 1970 3__| Eminent Muslim Scientists 1997 'S Fakhre Alam Naqvi ‘4. | Exploring Life Science 1975 Walter A. Thurber, Robert | E kilbum, Peter S. Howell 5. __| Exploring Physical Science 1977 Walter A Thurber, Robert E.kilbum, Peter S. Howell &___| Principles of Animal Biology 2077 Lancelot Hogben 7. | The Impact of Science on Society 2005 Isaac Asimov, AS, a. N. AS 8. | Fundamentals of Forensic Science 2010 Max M. Houck, Jay A Siegal 9. Forensic ‘Science Fundamentals | Anthony J. Bertina | Investigation 2008 | 70. | Physical Geography 2013 Harm J. de Bij, Peter O. Muller, James E. Burt, | _ Joseph A. Mason 11. | Physical Geography-Science and Systems of | Alan H. Strahler, Arthur N. | the Human Environment 2009 Strallar. 72.__| Introduction to Information Technology 2005 | | T. L. Education Solutions Limited. tt ‘13.__| Management Information Systems 2014 Ken Sousa, Effy Oz 14. | Fundamentals of Telecommunications 2005 _| Roger L. Freeman. 15. | Basics of Environmental Science 2002 Michael Ailaby 46. | Food Science 1998 Norman N. Poiter, Joseph | H, Hotchkiss 77. __| Environmental Science: Systems and Michael L._ MeKinney, Solutions. 5° ed. 2013 Robert Schoch and Logan Yonavjak 18.__| Environmental Science: AGiobal Concem __| William P. Cunningham, 2012 Barbara Woodworth Saigo _| ‘Books for Logical Reasoning 19. | Logical Reasoning Rob P. Nederpell, Farouz D. Kamareddine 20. | Elements of Logical Reasoning Jan Von Plato 21. | Reasoning Builder for Admission and Staff of Research Standardized Test Education 22. Test of Reasoning Thorpe 23. | Mental Ability Dr. Lal & Jain 24. | The Brain Book: Know Your Own Mind and Edgar Thorpe How to Use it