STUDY RESOURCES / Prelims
General Science
A syllabus-led guide to what to study, how to connect concepts and how to practise effectively.
SUBJECT FRAMEWORK
Core areas to cover
Use this as a structured orientation; consult the official UPSC syllabus for the definitive scope.
Basic chemistry and materials
Biology, health and human physiology
Scientific reasoning and applications
Science in daily life
STUDY → PRACTISE → REVISE
How to work through this subject
Understand
Prioritise conceptual understanding of school-level science and everyday applications.
Practise
Use concept checks and elimination practice rather than rote fact lists.
Review
Track recurring errors, revisit weak concepts and connect new material to the syllabus.
EXPLORE FURTHER
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