Science for BPSC Pre exam
INTRODUCTION
In this article, I am going to discuss the preparation strategy of Science for BPSC Pre Exam. I will guide you step by step for science preparation for BPSC Pre Exam, and briefly explain its relevance for BPSC Mains.
SCIENCE IN BPSC EXAM
Here, you must understand that the science syllabus for BPSC Pre Exam and BPSC Mains Exam is different and does not resemble each other.
- General Science is to be studied for BPSC Pre Exam
- Science and Technology (Applied Science) is a part of BPSC Mains Exam syllabus
Now let us understand the definition of general science and applied science for better clarity.
GENERAL SCIENCE
General science refers to the core subjects of science and not a specialised or applied study of a specific discipline. The sub-disciplines of general science are:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
Examples include:
- Motion
- Heat
- Light and sound
- Metals and non-metals
- Fuel
- Electricity
- Gravitation
All these topics are part of general science for BPSC Pre Exam.
APPLIED SCIENCE
Applied science refers to the application of existing scientific knowledge to develop practical technologies and inventions.
Examples include:
- Solar power
- Renewable energy
- Biotechnology
- Drone technology
- Robotics
- Space technology
These topics are based on general science and are relevant for BPSC Mains Exam, not for Prelims.
WEIGHTAGE OF SCIENCE IN BPSC PRE EXAM
In this paragraph, I am going to briefly discuss the weightage of science in BPSC Pre Exam.
- A total of 30 questions are asked from General Science
- 10 questions each from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
General science must be given due importance in BPSC Prelims preparation. The questions asked are generally easy to moderate in nature. Aspirants should target to score at least 22 out of 30 marks from science. A little effort in science can significantly help you qualify the BPSC Pre Exam safely.
STRATEGY FOR PRE EXAM
In this paragraph, I will explain the science preparation strategy for BPSC Pre Exam and also suggest relevant books. The BPSC Pre Exam is objective in nature, and questions are mostly fact-based. Aspirants should focus on memorising important facts. You should read Lucent General Science, which is based on the CBSE syllabus and covers almost all sections of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology required for BPSC Pre Exam Science preparation.
Apart from Lucent General Science, the following NCERT Science books should also be studied:
- Science NCERT Class 6
- Science NCERT Class 7
- Science NCERT Class 8
- Science NCERT Class 9
- Science NCERT Class 10
NCERT textbooks form the foundation of Science preparation for BPSC Prelims. To help aspirants practice NCERT-based questions, we provide free NCERT mock tests for BPSC Pre Exam (Class 6–7) with detailed explanations.
PREPARATION OF NOTES
Preparation of notes in respect of science for BPSC Pre Exam is not required.
- Read Lucent General Science carefully
- Underline important facts
- Revise only the underlined portions repeatedly
Frequent revision is the key to quick mugging up for science in BPSC Prelims.
CONCLUSION
I hope I have clarified every aspect of science preparation for BPSC Pre Exam. Aspirants should follow the above-mentioned strategy and booklist to score well in the General Science section of BPSC Prelims.
