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CSS General Science and Ability Syllabus
FPSC compulsory CSS paper (100 marks) covering general science, environmental and food science, IT, and quantitative, logical and mental ability for civil service aspirants. The full CSS General Science and Ability syllabus: 6 subjects, 28 chapters and 83 topics, with 314 flashcards written against it.
CSS General Science and Ability subjects
CSS General Science and Ability has 6 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.
Physical Sciences
- Constituents and Structure of the Universe · 4 topics
- Processes of Nature · 4 topics
- Natural Hazards and Disasters · 3 topics
- Energy Resources · 3 topics
- Basic Chemistry · 3 topics
- Modern Materials and Chemicals · 3 topics
Biological Sciences
- Basis of Life · 2 topics
- Biomolecules · 3 topics
- Diversity of Life · 2 topics
- Human Physiology · 3 topics
- Common Diseases and Epidemics · 3 topics
- Biotechnology and Biofuels · 2 topics
Environmental Science
- Components of the Environment · 3 topics
- Atmospheric Pollution · 3 topics
- Water and Land Pollution · 3 topics
- Environmental Technology · 2 topics
- Population and Resources · 2 topics
Food Science
- Balanced Diet and Nutrition · 3 topics
- Food Quality · 3 topics
- Food Deterioration and Preservation · 3 topics
Information Technology
- Computer Fundamentals · 3 topics
- Networking and the Internet · 3 topics
- Emerging Technologies · 2 topics
- Telecommunications · 3 topics
General Ability
- Quantitative Ability and Reasoning · 4 topics
- Logical Reasoning · 3 topics
- Analytical Reasoning · 4 topics
- Mental Abilities · 4 topics
CSS General Science and Ability flashcards
314 question-and-answer cards across 6 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.
CSS General Science and Ability syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the CSS General Science and Ability syllabus?
CSS General Science and Ability covers 6 subjects: Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, Food Science, Information Technology and General Ability.
How many chapters and topics are in the CSS General Science and Ability syllabus?
28 chapters and 83 topics, across 6 subjects. Physical Sciences is the largest subject, with 20 topics in 6 chapters.
Are there CSS General Science and Ability flashcards?
Yes — 314 question-and-answer flashcards in 6 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.
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