RAS Prelims Practice Series – General Science and Science & Technology | 2nd Edition

Strengthen your preparation for the RAS Preliminary Examination with Drishti Publications’ RAS Prelims Practice Series – General Science and Science & Technology. This comprehensive practice book has been designed according to the latest examination requirements and focuses on systematic practice, conceptual clarity, revision and self-assessment.

The book includes 2000+ multiple-choice practice questions with detailed explanations covering General Science, Science & Technology and important Rajasthan-specific science and technology topics. It also incorporates questions asked in previous RAS Preliminary Examinations to help aspirants understand the actual nature and pattern of the examination.

Key Features

• 2000+ Practice Questions: Includes more than 2000 multiple-choice questions designed for extensive RAS Prelims practice.
• Detailed Explanations: Questions are accompanied by simple, detailed and fact-based explanations to strengthen conceptual understanding rather than focusing only on the correct answer.
• Previous Years’ Questions Included: Includes questions asked in RAS Preliminary Examinations during the previous five years, helping aspirants understand the nature and level of questions asked in the actual examination.
• Latest Exam-Oriented Approach: Questions have been selected and developed by considering the latest examination pattern, previous years’ questions and fundamental concepts of the subjects.
• Comprehensive General Science Coverage: Covers major areas of Physics, Chemistry and Biology required for the RAS Preliminary Examination.
• Extensive Science & Technology Coverage: Covers Genetics, Biotechnology, Space Technology, Defence Technology, Nanotechnology, Information & Communication Technology, Computers and other important technological developments.
• Rajasthan-Specific Coverage: Includes important Science & Technology topics with special reference to Rajasthan along with agriculture, horticulture, forestry and animal husbandry-related areas.
• Useful for Practice & Revision: Designed not only for question practice but also for quick revision, strengthening concepts and self-assessment.

About this Book

Success in competitive examinations depends not only on studying concepts but also on consistent and exam-oriented practice. Keeping this requirement in mind, Drishti Publications presents the RAS Prelims Practice Series, developed to help aspirants understand questions, analyse concepts and improve their ability to select the correct answer within limited examination time.

General Science and Science & Technology is the fifth book in this five-book RAS Prelims Practice Series. It serves as a comprehensive practice resource covering important areas of General Science as well as Science & Technology, including topics relevant specifically to Rajasthan.

The book contains 2000+ multiple-choice questions supported by clear and detailed explanations. The objective of each explanation is not merely to provide the answer but also to clarify related concepts and develop a broader understanding of the subject.

This Second Edition has been revised and refined on the basis of aspirant feedback, recent examination trends and necessary factual updates. The content has been developed to meet the current preparation requirements of RAS aspirants.

The book also includes previous years’ RAS Prelims questions, enabling candidates to understand the actual pattern, orientation and difficulty level of examination questions. It can therefore be effectively used for practice, rapid revision, concept reinforcement and self-evaluation.

Subjects & Topics Covered

Physics

1. Physical Quantities and Measurement
2. Mechanics
3. Heat and Thermodynamics
4. Waves
5. Sound
6. Optics
7. Electric Current and Electromagnetism
8. Modern Physics

Chemistry

1. Matter and its Properties
2. Atomic Structure and Chemical Bonding
3. Chemical Reactions
4. Classification of Elements
5. Acids, Bases and Salts
6. Metals, Extraction and Alloys
7. Carbon and its Compounds

Biology

1. Biological Classification
2. Cell and Tissues
3. Human Healthcare, Diseases and Public Health Programmes
4. Food and Nutrition
5. Plant Physiology

Science & Technology

1. Heredity and Variation, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
2. Space Technology
3. Defence Technology
4. Nanotechnology
5. Information and Communication Technology
6. Computer
7. Agricultural Science, Horticulture, Forestry and Animal Husbandry
8. Innovative Developments in Science & Technology, Indian Contribution and Indigenisation
9. Major Government Programmes and Policies related to Science & Technology

Ideal For

This book is primarily designed for RAS Preliminary Examination aspirants. Its content is also useful for candidates preparing for other Rajasthan competitive examinations such as Patwari, ARO/AARO, Lekhpal, VDO, LDC, Rajasthan Police, Forest-related examinations and other examinations of a similar nature.