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ANNEXURE-“A”

Syllabus for written test (Objective Type) for the post of Forester
The exam shall aim to evaluate the candidates for their scientific, analytical and numerical aptitude,
and their general awareness over a broad range of subjects. Medium of examination shall be English.

Marks: - 120 Time: 2:00 Hours

Section A: -Basic science question papers will be of the objective type. This paper aims to test the
aptitude of candidates in basic science. The level of question papers shall be 12th standards having
equal weightage to all three subjects Physics, Chemistry & Biology.

(32 Marks)

Section B: - Basic numerical ability, data interpretation, profit & loss, compounding, discounting,
mensuration, geometry including coordinate geometry, trigonometry, and fundamentals of statistics
including probability.

(32 Marks)

Section C: - General Knowledge shall include knowledge of current events and matters of everyday
observation and experience. The paper will also include questions on History and Geography, Indian
Polity, Constitution of India, and general issues related to forests, wildlife, environment, biodiversity,
and climate change.

(24 Marks)

Section D: -Logical reasoning and analytical ability.


(16 Marks)

Section E: - Decision making and problem solving.

(16 Marks)
General Science 32 Marks

Physics Topics 2. Atomic Structure


3. Chemical Bonding
1. Units & Dimensions 4. Periodic Classification of Element.
2. Motion 5. Oxidation and Reduction
3. Work, Energy, and Power 6. Acids, Base, and Salts
4. Gravitation 7. Behavior of Gases
5. Pressure 8. Electrolysis
6. Floatation 9. Carbon and its Compound
7. Surface Tension 10. Fuels
8. Viscosity 11. Metallurgy
9. Elasticity 12. Metals and Non-metals
10. Simple Harmonic Motion 13. Chemical Reactions
11. Wave 14. Radioactivity
12. Sound Wave 15. Electrochemistry
13. Heat & Thermodynamics 16. Catalyst
14. Light 17. Hydrocarbons
15. Static Electricity 18. List of important Drugs and
16. Current Electricity. Chemicals
17. Magnetism 19. Fertilizers
18. Atomic and Nuclear Physics 20. Concepts of pH scale
19. Scientific Instruments.
20. Inventions
21. Radioactivity. Biology Topics
22. Nuclear fission and fusion
23. Electromagnetism 1. Introduction
24. The four fundamental forces 2. Classification of Organisms.
25. The kinetic theory of matter 3. Cytology
26. Magnetic effect of electric current 4. Genetics
27. The Human eye and Defects. 5. Structure of Plant and Animal Cell.
6. Classification of Plant Kingdom.
Chemistry Topics 7. Plant Morphology
8. Plant tissue
1. Matter and its state 9. Photosynthesis
10. Plant Hormones 23. Respiratory system in Humans.
11. Plant Diseases 24. Human Circulatory system.
12. Mode of Nutrition in Plant. 25. The Heart.
13. Control and Coordination in Plant 26. Composition of Blood.
14. Sexual Reproduction in Flowering 27. Functions of Blood.
Plant. 28. Human Digestive system.
15. Asexual Reproduction in Plants. 29. Cell Division
16. Transport system in Plant. 30. Food and Nutrition.
17. Respiration and Excretion in 31. Human Diseases.
plants. 32. Nuclear fission and nuclear fusion
18. The Cell: The foundation of all 33. Classification of Animal Kingdom.
living things. 34. The five kingdoms of life.
19. Cell: Structure and Functions. 35. Mode of Nutrition in Animal.
20. Control and Coordination in 36. Nutrition in Animal.
Human. 37. Sexual Reproduction in Animal.
21. Human Reproductive system. 38. Respiration in Animals.
22. Excretory system in Humans.
General Studies 24 Marks
1. Current Affairs
2. History
3. Geography
4. Polity & Constitution of India
5. General Issues Related to
a) Forest
b) Wildlife
c) Environment
d) Biodiversity
e) Climate Change

Quantitative Aptitude 32 Marks


Basic Numerical Ability

1 Simplification & Approximation


10 Percentages

2 Calculation Short Tricks 11 Pipes & Cisterns

3 Data Interpretation 12 Age-based problems

4 Number series 13 Profit, Loss & Discount

5 Quadratic Equation 14 Ratio & Proportion

6 Simple Interest 15 Time, Speed & Distance

7 Compound Interest 16 Time & Work

8 Mixture & Alligation 17 Probability

9 Partnerships 18 Mensuration
19 Geometry
(Points, Lines, and Angles)
1. Triangles
 Types of Triangles
 Properties of Triangles
2. Quadrilaterals
 Types of Quadrilaterals
 Properties of Quadrilaterals
3. Circles
 Properties of Circles
 Tangents and Secants
4. Polygons
5. Areas and Perimeters of Various Geometric Shapes
6. Congruence and Similarity of Triangles
7. Pythagoras Theorem
8. Coordinate Geometry

20 Trigonometry

21 Statists

22 Probablity
Logical reasoning and Analytical ability 16 Marks
1. Logical Reasoning:
 Syllogisms
 Logical Connectives (AND, OR, NOT)
 Logical Venn Diagrams
 Statement and Assumption
 Statement and Conclusion
 Statement and Argument
 Statement and Inference
 Logical Puzzles
2. Analytical Reasoning:
 Blood Relations
 Directions and Distance
 Coding-Decoding
 Series Completion
 Data Sufficiency
 Critical Reasoning
 Cause and Effect
 Decision Making
 Course of Action
 Analytical Puzzles

Decision making and Problem Solving 16 Marks

Types of Problems: Understand different types of problems, such as analytical,


mathematical, logical, and ethical problems.
Decision-Making Models: Study various models for decision making, including
rational decision making, bounded rationality, and intuitive decision making.
Problem-Solving Techniques: Familiarize yourself with problem-solving
techniques, like brainstorming, root cause analysis, SWOT analysis, and decision
trees.
Ethical Decision Making: Understand the ethical dimensions of decision making
and problem solving, including ethical frameworks, moral dilemmas, and the role
of values and principles in decision making.
Heuristics and Biases: Learn about cognitive biases and heuristics that can
influence decision making, like confirmation bias, availability heuristic, and
anchoring bias.
Game Theory: Basic concepts of game theory and its application in decision
making.
Group Decision Making: Understand the dynamics of group decision making,
consensus building, and handling conflicts in group decision-making processes.
Decision Analysis: Techniques like decision matrices, cost-benefit analysis, and
risk assessment in decision analysis.
Problem-Solving in Public Administration: Application of problem-solving
techniques in public administration, policy-making, and governance.
1. Case Studies: Analyze case studies related to decision making and problem
solving in the context of public administration, social issues, and
governance.
2. Situational and Scenario-Based Questions: Practice solving situational and
scenario-based questions that test your problem-solving and decision-
making abilities.
3. Critical Thinking: Enhance your critical thinking skills, which are essential
for effective problem solving and decision making.

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