FPSC CSS Screening Test (MPT) General Knowledge Syllabus

General Knowledge syllabus — full chapter and topic list

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1. 1

   Everyday Science

   5 topics

   • Physics in Daily Life
   • Chemistry and Everyday Materials
   • Human Biology and Health
   • Environmental Science and Ecology
   • Modern Science and Technology
2. 2

   Current Affairs

   5 topics

   • National Current Affairs
   • International Current Affairs
   • International Organizations and Treaties
   • Important Days, Awards and Summits
   • Economy and Trade Developments
3. 3

   World Geography

   4 topics

   • Continents, Oceans and Major Rivers
   • Countries, Capitals and Currencies
   • Climate and Natural Resources
   • Geographical Landmarks and Boundaries
4. 4

   World History and Affairs

   3 topics

   • Major World Events and Wars
   • Founders and World Leaders
   • Renaissance and Revolutions

General Knowledge flashcards for FPSC CSS Screening Test (MPT)

20 of 50 cards from the General Knowledge deck — real questions with worked answers.

1. State Newton's Second Law of Motion and give its formula.

   The acceleration of a body is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass: F = ma (force = mass x acceleration).

2. Why does a person feel a backward jerk when a bus suddenly starts moving forward?

   Because of inertia of rest: the lower body moves with the bus while the upper body tends to stay at rest, so it is left behind, producing a backward jerk.

3. What is the difference between conduction, convection and radiation as modes of heat transfer?

   Conduction transfers heat through direct contact in solids; convection transfers heat through movement of fluids (liquids/gases); radiation transfers heat as electromagnetic waves needing no medium (e.g., the Sun's heat).

4. Why does the sky appear blue during the day?

   Because of Rayleigh scattering: shorter (blue) wavelengths of sunlight are scattered much more by air molecules than longer (red) wavelengths, so scattered blue light dominates the sky.

5. What is the working principle of a pressure cooker?

   Increasing pressure raises the boiling point of water above 100 C, so food cooks faster at higher temperature.

6. Define pH and give the pH values that indicate acidic, neutral and basic (alkaline) solutions.

   pH is the negative logarithm of hydrogen-ion concentration. pH below 7 is acidic, pH = 7 is neutral, and pH above 7 is basic/alkaline.

7. What is the chemical name and formula of common table salt, and of baking soda?

   Table salt is sodium chloride (NaCl). Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3).

8. What gas is used to make soft drinks fizzy, and what acid does it form in water?

   Carbon dioxide (CO2) is dissolved under pressure; in water it forms carbonic acid (H2CO3), giving the fizz and slight tang.

9. Why does an iron object rust, and what is the chemical name of rust?

   Iron reacts with oxygen and moisture (water) to form hydrated iron(III) oxide (Fe2O3.xH2O), commonly called rust; the process is called oxidation/corrosion.

10. What is the difference between a physical change and a chemical change? Give one example of each.

    A physical change alters form but not composition and is usually reversible (e.g., melting ice). A chemical change forms a new substance and is usually not easily reversible (e.g., burning paper).

11. Name the largest organ of the human body and one of its main functions.

    The skin is the largest organ; it protects the body, regulates temperature, and provides the sense of touch.

12. How many bones are in the adult human body, and how many chambers does the heart have?

    The adult human body has 206 bones, and the heart has 4 chambers (two atria and two ventricles).

13. Which vitamin is produced in the skin through sunlight, and which deficiency disease results from its lack?

    Vitamin D is synthesized in the skin via sunlight; its deficiency causes rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.

14. What is the universal blood donor group and the universal recipient group?

    Group O-negative is the universal donor; group AB-positive is the universal recipient.

15. Which organ produces insulin, and what disease results from its deficiency?

    The pancreas produces insulin; its deficiency or ineffective use causes diabetes mellitus (high blood sugar).

16. Define photosynthesis and give its overall word equation.

    Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants make food using sunlight: Carbon dioxide + Water --(sunlight, chlorophyll)--> Glucose + Oxygen.

17. What is the greenhouse effect and name two major greenhouse gases.

    The greenhouse effect is the trapping of the Sun's heat by atmospheric gases that warm the Earth. Major greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4).

18. Which gas in the stratosphere protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet rays, and which chemicals deplete it?

    The ozone layer (O3) blocks harmful UV radiation; chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) deplete it.

19. Differentiate between renewable and non-renewable energy resources with one example of each.

    Renewable resources are naturally replenished, e.g., solar/wind energy. Non-renewable resources are finite and deplete with use, e.g., coal, oil, natural gas.

20. What is biodiversity, and what is an ecosystem?

    Biodiversity is the variety of living organisms in a region. An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment as a unit.

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