General Science Syllabus & Notes

Fundamental physics, chemistry, biology, environmental sciences, human health, and modern scientific technologies relevant for competitive exams.

Topics in General Science

• Acid, Base and Salt:
• Acids, Bases and Salts:
• Atomic Structure:
• Biomass:
• Biotechnology:
• Carbon and its Compounds:
• Chemical Reactions and Equations:
• Chemicals in Daily Life:
• Classification of Animal Kingdom:
• Classification of Organisms:
• Control and Coordination:
• Defense Technology:
• Economic Importance of Animals and Plants:
• Electricity:
• Elements and Chemical Reactions:
• Fuel:
• General Properties of Matter:
• Gravitation:
• Heredity:
• Heredity & Evolution:
• How do Organisms Reproduce?:
• Human Diseases: Causes & Prevention:
• Information and Communication Technology:
• Life Processes:
• Light – Reflection and Refraction:
• Magnetic Effects of Electric Current:
• Mechanical Properties of Solids:
• Metals and Non-metals:
• Modern Physics:
• Nanotechnology:
• Nutrition and Nutrients:
• Our Environment:
• Plant Anatomy & Nutrition:
• Plant Hormones and Diseases:
• Rest and Motion:
• Sources of Energy:
• Space Research & Technology:
• The Human Eye and the Colourful World:
• Units and Dimensions:
• Work, Power and Energy:
• Physics: Mechanics: This section covers the fundamental principles of motion, including types of motion, laws of motion, work, energy, power, gravitation, friction, and simple machines. Understanding these concepts is crucial for analyzing physical systems and their behavior.
• Physics: Heat and Thermodynamics: Explores the nature of heat and temperature, thermal expansion, and the various modes of heat transfer. It also delves into specific heat and latent heat, vital for understanding energy transformations.
• Physics: Waves and Sound: Focuses on the properties of waves, including their types and characteristics. It examines the nature of sound, its applications, and phenomena like echoes and SONAR.
• Physics: Light (Optics): Covers the behavior of light, including reflection and refraction. This includes the study of lenses, mirrors, the human eye, and optical instruments.
• Physics: Electricity and Magnetism: Examines electric current, circuits, and Ohm's Law. It also explores the magnetic effects of electric current and the principles of electromagnetic induction.
• Chemistry: Basic Concepts: Introduces fundamental chemical principles such as matter, its states, atomic structure, and the periodic table. This forms the groundwork for understanding chemical behavior.
• Chemistry: Chemical Reactions: Details different types of chemical reactions, the properties of acids, bases, and salts, and the significance of the pH scale. Understanding these reactions is key to chemical transformations.
• Chemistry: Metals and Non-metals: Investigates the properties and uses of metals and non-metals. It also addresses the issues of corrosion and methods for its prevention.
• Chemistry: Carbon Compounds: Focuses on the chemistry of carbon compounds, including hydrocarbons and their role as fuels. Combustion and its processes are also discussed.
• Chemistry: Environmental Chemistry: Addresses environmental issues related to chemistry, such as air and water pollution. It also covers the greenhouse effect and the depletion of the ozone layer.
• Biology: Cell Biology: Explores the fundamental unit of life, the cell, including its structure and functions. It differentiates between plant and animal cells.
• Biology: Human Physiology: Covers the major systems of the human body, including the digestive, respiratory, circulatory, nervous, and excretory systems. Understanding these systems is vital for human health.
• Biology: Plant Biology: Delves into the processes of photosynthesis and the structure of plant tissues. It also covers reproduction mechanisms in plants.
• Biology: Genetics and Evolution: Examines the principles of heredity and Mendel's laws of inheritance. It also explores the concept of evolution and its mechanisms.
• Biology: Ecology and Environment: Focuses on the study of ecosystems, biodiversity, and the relationships between organisms and their environment. It includes concepts like food chains and food webs.
• Science in Everyday Life: Connects scientific principles to practical applications, covering nutrition, health, diseases, scientific instruments, and advancements in space and technology. It also includes the study of renewable and non-renewable energy sources.

Sample Practice Questions

• H₂O का पी एच (PH) क्या है -
• चींटी के डंक में कौन सा अम्ल होता है -
• नींबू किसका एक समृद्ध स्रोत होता है -
• निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा मेल गलत है -
• ‘क्लोर-क्षार’ प्रक्रिया की रासायनिक समीकरण है
• नेटल के डंक में पाया जाने वाला अम्ल है
• निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा अम्ल नेटल (बिच्छू बूटी) के पेड़ में पाया जाता है -
• टमाटर किस अम्ल का प्राकृतिक स्रोत है?