State PSC Preliminary Examination General Science Syllabus

State PSC Preliminary Examination General Science: topic-wise syllabus

1. 1

   Physics Basics

   • Laws of Motion: Newton's Laws, Friction, Inertia, Momentum
   • Work, Energy and Power: Kinetic & Potential Energy, Conservation
   • Heat and Thermodynamics: Heat Transfer, Specific Heat, Laws of Thermodynamics
   • Optics: Reflection, Refraction, Lenses, Mirrors, Human Eye, Optical Instruments
   • Electricity: Ohm's Law, Circuits, Resistance, Electrical Power, Domestic Wiring
   • Sound: Wave Properties, Doppler Effect, Echo, Applications
2. 2

   Chemistry Basics

   • Atomic Structure: Models, Subatomic Particles, Isotopes, Isobars
   • Chemical Bonding: Ionic, Covalent, Metallic Bonds, Molecular Structures
   • Periodic Table: Periodic Trends, Groups, Periods, Classification
   • Acids, Bases and Salts: pH Scale, Indicators, Common Salts & Uses
   • Organic Chemistry Basics: Hydrocarbons, Functional Groups, Polymers
   • Metals and Non-Metals: Properties, Reactivity Series, Corrosion
3. 3

   Biology Basics

   • Cell Biology: Cell Structure, Organelles, Cell Division (Mitosis and Meiosis)
   • Human Physiology: Digestive, Respiratory, Circulatory, Nervous Systems
   • Plant Physiology: Photosynthesis, Respiration, Plant Hormones
   • Diseases: Communicable & Non-Communicable, Vaccines, Immunity
   • Genetics Basics: DNA, RNA, Genes, Mendelian Inheritance
   • Biotechnology Basics: Recombinant DNA, Gene Therapy, Cloning, Stem Cells