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Central Superior Services
(CSS) Examination
Paper: General Science & Ability – 100
Marks
This paper assesses a candidate’s grasp of fundamental scientific concepts, environmental
awareness, problem-solving skills, and quantitative reasoning. It is divided into two main parts:
General Science (60 marks) and General Ability (40 marks). The aim is to evaluate both
theoretical knowledge and practical application in real-world contexts.
Part-I: General Science (60 Marks)
I. Physical Sciences
Constituents and Structure: Universe, Galaxy, Light Year, Solar System, Sun, Earth,
Astronomical System of Units.
Processes of Nature: Solar and Lunar Eclipses, Rotation and Revolution, Weather Variables
(Global Temperature, Pressure, Circulation, Precipitation, Humidity) and Weather Variations.
Natural Hazards and Disasters: Earthquakes, Volcanic Eruptions, Tsunamis, Floods,
Avalanches, Travelling Cyclones (Tropical, Middle Latitude, Tornadoes), Droughts, Wildfires,
Urban Fires, and Disaster Risk Management.
Energy Resources: Renewable (LED, Solar, Wind) and Non-Renewable sources, energy
conservation, and 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 (Nucleus, Mitochondria, Ribosomes).
Biomolecules: Proteins, Lipids, Carbohydrates, Enzymes.
Plant and Animal Kingdom: Comparative overview of similarities and diversities.
Human Physiology: Basic functional systems.
Common Diseases and Epidemics: Polio, Diarrhea, Malaria, Hepatitis, Dengue — causes
and prevention.
New Models for Biofuel Production.
III. Environmental Science
Environment: Atmosphere (layers, composition), Hydrosphere (water cycle, compartments),
Biosphere (biomes), Lithosphere (minerals, rocks, plate tectonics).
Atmospheric Pollution: Types, sources, effects (COx, NOx, SOx, particulate matter, ozone,
VOCs, dioxins), global issues (acid rain, ozone depletion, greenhouse effect, global
warming), and international agreements (Montreal Protocol, Kyoto Protocol).
Water Pollution: Types, causes, effects (chemicals, nutrients, thermal, infectious agents,
sediments, heavy metals, radioactivity), and drinking water standards.
Land Pollution: Solid waste management and disposal.
Remote Sensing & GIS in environmental monitoring.
Population Planning.
IV. Food Science
Balanced Diet: Vitamins, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, oils, minerals, fiber.
Food Quality: Nutrient bioavailability, appearance, texture, flavor, quality of packaged/frozen
food, additives, preservatives, antioxidants.
Food Deterioration & Control: Causes, adulteration, preservation methods.
V. Information Technology
Computers: Hardware/software fundamentals, I/O processing, data storage, networking,
internet standards, applications, business software, social media, information systems,
basics of AI.
Telecommunications: Mobile, satellite, surveillance, GPS, fiber optics.
Part-II: General Ability (40 Marks)
VI. Quantitative Ability / Reasoning
Basic mathematical skills, quantitative reasoning, and problem-solving.
Arithmetic, algebra, geometry (averages, ratios, rates, percentages, angles, triangles, sets,
remainders, equations, rounding).
Random sampling.
VII. Logical & Analytical Reasoning
Logical Reasoning: Systematic, rational steps to reach conclusions.
Analytical Reasoning: Problem-solving, decision-making, and applying logical thinking to
information analysis.
VIII. Mental Abilities
Verbal, mechanical, numerical, and social ability assessments.
Suggested Readings
A comprehensive list of recommended books covers physical sciences, life sciences,
environmental studies, IT, food science, logical reasoning, and mental ability — including works
by Isaac Asimov, Michael Allaby, William P. Cunningham, and others.
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