General Science & Ability

Topics (8)

• 1
  Physical Sciences

  Universe, solar system, weather, hazards, energy, atomic structure, modern materials.

• 2
  Biological Sciences

  Cell biology, biomolecules, plant/animal kingdoms, human physiology, common diseases.

• 3
  Environmental Science

  Atmosphere, hydrosphere, pollution (air/water/land), remote sensing, population planning.

• 4
  Food Science

  Balanced diet, food quality, preservation, deterioration.

• 5
  Information Technology

  Hardware/software, networking, AI fundamentals, telecommunications.

• 6
  Quantitative Ability / Reasoning

  Basic math, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, sampling.

• 7
  Logical & Analytical Reasoning
• 8
  Mental Abilities

The reading list straight from FPSC's revised General Science & Ability syllabus. Build your core preparation around these texts — examiner-favoured references that questions are routinely drawn from.

1. 1

   Asimov's New Guide to Science

   Isaac Asimov

2. 2

   Science Restated: Physics and Chemistry for the Non-Scientist

   Harold Gomes Cassidy

3. 3

   Eminent Muslim Scientists

   S. Fakhre Alam Naqvi

4. 4

   Exploring Life Science

   Walter A. Thurber, Robert E. Kilburn, Peter S. Howell

5. 5

   Exploring Physical Science

   Walter A. Thurber, Robert E. Kilburn, Peter S. Howell

6. 6

   Principles of Animal Biology

   Lancelot Hogben

7. 7

   The Impact of Science on Society

   Isaac Asimov

8. 8

   Fundamentals of Forensic Science

   Max M. Houck, Jay A. Siegal

9. 9

   Forensic Science Fundamentals & Investigation

   Anthony J. Bertino

10. 10

    Physical Geography

    Harm J. de Blij, Peter O. Muller, James E. Burt, Joseph A. Mason

11. 11

    Physical Geography — Science and Systems of the Human Environment

    Alan H. Strahler, Arthur N. Strahler

12. 12

    Introduction to Information Technology

    I.T.L. Education Solutions Limited

13. 13

    Management Information Systems

    Ken Sousa, Effy Oz

14. 14

    Fundamentals of Telecommunications

    Roger L. Freeman

15. 15

    Basics of Environmental Science

    Michael Allaby

16. 16

    Food Science

    Norman N. Potter, Joseph H. Hotchkiss

17. 17

    Environmental Science: Systems and Solutions

    Michael L. McKinney, Robert Schoch, Logan Yonavjak

18. 18

    Environmental Science: A Global Concern

    William P. Cunningham, Barbara Woodworth Saigo

19. 19

    Logical Reasoning

    Rob P. Nederpelt, Farouz D. Kamareddine

20. 20

    Elements of Logical Reasoning

    Jan Von Plato

21. 21

    Test of Reasoning

    Thorpe

22. 22

    Mental Ability

    Dr. Lal & Jain

23. 23

    The Brain Book: Know Your Own Mind and How to Use It

    Edgar Thorpe