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General Studies General Science (Prelims)
General Science Questions will test the Candidates Awareness of the
Development in the fields of Space, Nanotechnology, Biotechnology,
Computers and Robotics etc.,
Chances of getting 20-25 % of Questions from General Science Part in
Preliminary Exam (Paper-1).
General Science mainly Comprises of :
i. Physics
ii. Chemistry
iii. Biology
iv. Science and Technology
The important things for General Science one Must have Indian Year Book
and should go through Hindu Newspaper (Science & Technology column
on every Thursday), Science Reporter etc., and maintain running notes
according to it.
No changes regarding Basics NIOS and NCERT are Must.
Things in Brief to be covered in General Science:
I. Physics :
Mechanics
Heat
Sound & Optics
Electricity
Modern Physics
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II. Chemistry :
Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Bio-Chemistry

III. Biology :
Introduction
Cell Biology
Human System & Diseases
Nutrition
Biological Diversity
Plant Biology
Animal Kingdom

IV. Science & Technology :
Biotechnology
Space Research
Atomic and Defense Research
Oceanographic and Antarctic Research
Information Technology
Computers and Robotics
Nanotechnology
Indias Policies and Nuclear Programmes
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Before Starting Preparation go Through NCERT first as like Mentioned Below
and then have a look over NIOS General Science.
NCERT VI: Science & Technology
1. Our Earth
2. Our Environment
3. Nature of Matter
4. Separation of substance
5. Change around us
6. Measurement
7. Characteristics and classification of the Living
8. Structure and Function of Living Organism
9. Force and Motion
10. Work and Energy
11. Health and Hygiene

NCERT: Science & Technology
1. Life on Earth
2. Water a wonder liquid
3. Structure of matter
4. Acid, Bases and Salts
5. Measurement
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6. Organization in the Living world
7. Sustenance of the individual
8. Control and coordination in organism
9. Reproduction
10. Heat and Temperature
11. Light
12. Sound
13. Electric Charge at rest
14. Our Food
15. Health and Disease
NCERT VIII: Science & Technology
1. The Universe
2. Soil
3. Air
4. Transformation of Substance
5. Structure of Atom
6. Metals and Non metals
7. Carbon
8. Cell Structure and Functions
9. Microorganism
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10. Refraction of Light
11. Electricity and Magnetism
12. Source of Energy
13. Common Disease
14. Food Production and Management Basic Practice
NCERT IX: Science & Technology
Chemistry: Matter Nature and Behavior
1. Measurement in science and Technology
2. Nature of Matter
3. Structure of Atom
4. Classification of Elements
5. Chemical Bonding
6. Chemical Reaction
Physics: Motion, Force and Work
1. Motion
2. Force
3. Gravitation
4. Work, energy and Power
5. Heat
6. Wave Motion and Sound
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Biology: Organization in the Living Cell
1. Cell and Cell structure
2. Tissue in Plants and Animals
3. Diversity in the Living world
4. Food, Nutrition and Health
5. Human Disease
NCERT X: Science & Technology
Chemistry
1. Chemical Reaction and Equations
2. Acids, Bases and Salts
3. Metals and Non Metals
4. Carbon and its compounds
5. Periodic Classification of Elements
Biology
1. Life Processes
2. Control and Coordination
3. How to Organism reproduce?
4. Heredity and Evolution
Physics
1. Light: Reflection and Refraction
2. Human Eye and Colorful world
3. Electricity
4. Magnetic Field of Electric current
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5. Source of Energy
6. Our Environment
Books To Be Uploaded in Group Regarding General Sciences:
NIOS General Science
NCERT
Material on General Studies by One of the Coaching Institute
Monthly Magazines
Hindu Daily along with Specific File Regarding Science and Technology
Column on Every Thursday

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