Syllabus
PAPER: GENERAL SCIENCE & ABILITY (100 MARKS)
Part-I (General Science) 60 Marks
I. Physical Sciences
• Constituents and Structure:—Universe, Galaxy, Light Year, Solar System, Sun, Earth,
Astronomical System of Units.
• Process of Nature: Solar and Lunar Eclipses, Rotation and Revolution, Weather Variables
(Global Temperature, Pressure, Circulation, Precipitation, Humidity) and Weather
Variations.
• Natural Hazards and Disasters: Earth Quake, Volcanic Eruption, Tsunami, Floods,
Avalanche, Travelling Cyclone (Tropical Cyclone, Middle Latitude Cyclone and
Tornadoes), Drought, Wildfire, Urban Fire. Disaster Risk Management.
• Energy Resources: Sources of Energy (Renewable i.e. LED Energy, Solar Energy, Wind
Energy and Non-Renewable Energy conservation and its sustainable use.
• Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Electromagnetic Radiations.
• Modern Materials/Chemicals: Ceramics, Plastics, Semiconductors. Antibiotics, Vaccines,
Fertilizers, Pesticides.
II. Biological Sciences
• The Basis of Life: Cell Structures and Functions (Subcellular Organelles such as Nucleus,
Mitochondria and Ribosomes).
• Biomolecules: — Proteins, Lipids, Carbohydrates and Enzymes.
• Plant and Animal Kingdom: A brief survey of plant and animal kingdom to pinpoint
similarities and diversities in nature.
• A Brief Account of Human Physiology.
• Common Diseases and Epidemics: Polio, Diarrhea, Malaria, Hepatitis, Dengue their
Causes and Prevention.
• New Model Concept of Producing BIO Fuel Method
III. Environmental Science
• Environment: — The Atmosphere (Layered Structure and Composition), Hydrosphere
(Water Cycle, Major Water Compartments), Biosphere (Major Biomes) and Lithosphere
(Minerals and Rocks, Rock Types, Plate Tectonics).
• Atmospheric Pollution: Types, Sources, Causes and effects of major air pollutants (COx,
Particulate Matter, NOx, SOx, Tropospheric Ozone, Volatile Organic Compounds, Dioxins).
• Regional and Global air pollution issues (Acid-rain, Ozone Depletion, Greenhouse Effect
and Global Warming).
• International agreements on air pollution control (Montreal Protocol and Kyoto
Protocol).
• Water Pollution:— Types, sources, causes and effects of major water pollutants
(Synthetic Organic Chemicals, Oxygen Demanding Wastes, Plant Nutrients, Thermal
Pollution, Infectious Agents, Sediments, Radioactivity, Heavy Metals and Acids).
• Drinking water quality and standards.
• Land Pollution: — Solid waste management and disposal.
• Role of Remote Sensing and GIS in Environmental Science.
• Population Planning.
IV. Food Science
• Concept of Balance Diet: — Vitamins, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fats and oil, Minerals,
Fiber.
• Quality of Food:— Bioavailability of Nutrients, Appearance, Texture, Flavor, Quality of
Packed and Frozen Food, Food Additives, Preservatives and Antioxidants
• Food Deterioration and its Control: — Causes of Food Deterioration, Adulteration, Food
Preservation.
V. Information Technology
• Computer (Hardware & Software Fundamentals); I/O Processing and data storage,
Networking & Internet Standards, Application and business Software, Social Media
Websites. Information Systems.
• Fundamentals of artificial intelligence.
• Telecommunications: — Basics of Wireless Communication (Mobile, Satellite,
Surveillance and GPS and Fiber Optic etc.
Part-II (General Ability) 40 Marks
VI. Quantitative Ability/Reasoning
• Basic Mathematical Skills.
• Concepts and ability to reasons quantitatively and solve problems in a quantitative
setting.
• Basic Arithmetic, Algebra and Geometry (Average, Ratios, Rates, Percentage, Angles,
Triangles, Sets, Remainders, Equations, Symbols, Rounding of Numbers
• Random Sampling
VII. Logical Reasoning and Analytical Reasoning/Ability
• Logical Reasoning includes the process of using a rational, systematic series of steps
based on sound mathematical procedures and given statements to arrive at a conclusion
• Analytical Reasoning/Ability includes visualizing, articulating and solving both complex
and uncomplicated problems and concepts and making decisions that are sensible based
on available information, including demonstration of the ability to apply logical thinking
to gathering and analyzing information.
VIII. Mental Abilities
• Mental Abilities Scales that measures specific constructs such as verbal, mechanical,
numerical and social ability.
Schedule
DAY 1 — UNIVERSE & PHYSICAL SCIENCE BASICS
Topics:
• Universe, Galaxy, Light Year
• Solar System, Sun, Earth
• Astronomical Units
Like a 5-year-old:
• Universe = everything
• Galaxy = city of stars
• Light year = how far light travels
• AU = Sun–Earth distance ruler
Goal: Clear space basics forever
DAY 2 — EARTH, WEATHER & NATURAL PROCESSES
Topics:
• Rotation & Revolution
• Solar & Lunar eclipses
• Weather variables (temperature, pressure, rain, wind)
Example:
• Earth spinning = day/night
• Earth going around Sun = seasons
• Clouds crying = rain
DAY 3 — NATURAL DISASTERS & DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Topics:
• Earthquakes, volcanoes, floods
• Cyclones, droughts, wildfires
• Disaster Risk Management
Example:
• Earth shaking like jelly
• Too much rain = flood
• DRM = prevention + response
Highly scoring + Pakistan-relevant
DAY 4 — ENERGY, ATOMS & MODERN MATERIALS
Topics:
• Renewable vs non-renewable energy
• Solar, wind, LED energy
• Atomic structure
• Chemical bonding
• Ceramics, plastics, semiconductors
Example:
• Atom = LEGO blocks
• Bonds = glue
• Semiconductor = brain of mobile
DAY 5 — BIOLOGY (LIFE FROM ZERO)
Topics:
• Cell & organelles
• Biomolecules
• Plant & animal kingdom
• Human physiology
Example:
• Cell = factory
• Mitochondria = power house
• Enzymes = workers
DAY 6 — DISEASES, BIOFUEL & ENVIRONMENT
Topics:
• Polio, dengue, malaria
• Vaccines & prevention
• Biofuel
• Atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere
MCQ goldmine
DAY 7 — POLLUTION & ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Topics:
• Air, water, land pollution
• Greenhouse effect
• Global warming
• Montreal & Kyoto Protocols
• GIS & Remote Sensing
Example:
• Pollution = dirty lungs
• GIS = Google Maps for Earth
DAY 8 — FOOD SCIENCE & IT
Topics:
• Balanced diet
• Food preservation
• Adulteration
• Computer basics
• Internet & AI
• Telecommunications
Easy marks if concepts are clear
DAY 9 — QUANTITATIVE ABILITY
Topics:
• Percentages
• Ratios
• Averages
• Algebra basics
• Geometry
Example:
• Sharing pizza = ratios
• Price discount = percentage
Practice-focused day
DAY 10 — LOGICAL & ANALYTICAL REASONING
Topics:
• Series
• Patterns
• Statements & conclusions
• Mental ability questions
Speed + accuracy
IS “MASTERING” REALLY POSSIBLE?
✔ YES, because:
• GSA is breadth, not depth
• Questions test concept clarity
• Most topics are real-life based
You are NOT expected to:
• Do advanced calculations
• Write research papers
• Memorize scientific formulas deeply
WHAT I WILL DO FOR YOU (IMPORTANT)
I can:
✔ Teach each topic like a child
✔ Convert it into CSS-ready notes
✔ Give MCQs, short Qs, long Qs
✔ Use Pakistan + daily life examples
✔ Revise quickly before exam
NEXT STEP — WE START NOW
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Start Day 1: Universe & Solar System (child → CSS)
Start Biology from zero
Start Quantitative Ability tricks
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