GENERAL SCIENCE & ABILITY PAPER General Science and Ability Paper is a very technical and a highly scoring subject; make sure y...
GENERAL SCIENCE & ABILITY PAPER
General Science and Ability Paper is a very technical and a highly scoring subject; make sure you make the best of it. General Science Portion carries 60 marks and General Ability is of 40 marks. In the General Science Portion, you need to be precise and relevant with your answers. For example, if you are asked to answer a 5–mark question then you merely need to write 5–6 different, relevant, and coherent points. Try and give answers in bullets form in GSA paper.
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For instance, as in 2016 they asked a question on Artificial Intelligence (AI), your answer should looks like:
1. What is AI? Definition.
2. When did it start to evolve? Mention any famous scientists, dates, names, etc.
3. Where is it used? i.e. in what fields
4. What are the recent trends?
5. How can it be improved?
6. What is its future?
As I mentioned
earlier, try to answer the ‗wh‘ questions (What?
When? Where? How? What ought to be?). Aspirants should be good at drawing.
Always try to make
diagrams, graphs, etc. wherever necessary. Always remember being precise
since time management is the key in
this paper. Many candidates spend too much time in General science portion that
they miss out on questions from General Ability.
The General Ability Portion can
fetch you good marks as most of the mathematical and analytical questions carry
solid marks. This portion comprises: Quantitative
Ability (Reasoning Concepts and Ability) to reasons quantitatively and
solve problems in a basic mathematical skills, basic arithmetic, algebra and
geometry (average, ratios, rates, percentage, quantitative setting. angles,
triangles, sets, remainders, equations, symbols, rounding of numbers random
sampling). 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. Mental
Abilities scales that measures specific constructs such as verbal,
mechanical, numerical and social ability. Aspirants are advised to practice
General Ability portion as much as possible. It will spare time for you which
you can utilize in the General Science portion.
In my opinion,
consult howstuffworks.com & www.khanacademy.org
as it is a good website for GSA (watch more and more videos of
geography, math, biology and various other topics). And please never rely on
your skills and background knowledge since this
is the only paper in which you can make a lot of difference with others. And
never plan half but always be fully prepared. And one thing you must be doing
in next hour is the installation of Encarta Encyclopedia in your computer
(laptop). Pick a subject and discover each and every facet of the topic. Get
the book that covers the complete syllabus such as:
1. General Science and Ability (Mian Shafiq)
2. Test of Reasoning (Edgar Thorpe)
3. GRE‘s books for General Ability
Portion.
Along with
reading books, make sure that you make Bullet Notes for Revision Purposes and
for MCQs. In a nutshell, the key to ace this exam you have to manage your time
properly, stay relevant, and be precise in your answer.
