CSIR SO ASO Examination Paper: Important Marking Scheme is given as under,
Examination Paper:
Paper – I – General Awareness and English Language and Comprehension
General Awareness: (100 Marks)
History of India & Indian National Movement (20 marks)
- Briefly explain the major events during the Indian National Movement.
- Discuss the impact of British colonial rule on India’s history.
Constitution of India, Polity, Governance, Social Justice (40 marks)
- Explain the key features of the Indian Constitution.
- Discuss the principles of social justice and their relevance in contemporary society.
Current events of National and International importance (40 marks)
- Analyze recent national and international events and their significance.
- Provide a detailed account of any ongoing social or political issue in India.
English Language & Comp rehension: (50 Marks)
Comprehension (10 marks)
- Provide a summary of the given passage.
- Identify and explain the main ideas conveyed in the text.
Do as directed (Active-Passive; Direct-Indirect etc.) (10 marks)
- Transform the given sentences from active to passive voice or vice versa.
- Convert direct speech to indirect speech or vice versa.
Prepositions, fill in the blanks (10 marks)
- Complete the sentences by choosing the correct prepositions.
- Fill in the blanks with appropriate words to maintain coherence.
Synonyms/Antonyms (10 marks)
- Provide synonyms for the given words.
- Identify and provide antonyms for the specified terms.
Sentence Correction; common errors (5 marks)
- Identify grammatical errors in the given sentences and correct them.
Punctuation, Idioms & Phrases etc. (5 marks)
- Correct the punctuation errors in the provided sentences.
- Explain the meanings of given idioms and phrases.
Paper – II – General Intelligence, Reasoning and Mental Ability
General Intelligence, Reasoning and Mental Ability: (25 Marks)
General Intelligence, Reasoning and Mental Ability (25 marks)
- Solve problems related to logical reasoning and mental ability.
Arithmetical and Numerical Ability (25 marks)
- Solve arithmetic problems involving basic operations, percentages, and ratios.
General Science (25 marks)
- Explain key concepts in physics, chemistry, and biology.
Economic & Social Development and General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change (25 marks)
- Discuss the economic and social development issues in India.
- Analyze the general issues related to environmental ecology, biodiversity, and climate change.
Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude (25 marks)
- Examine ethical issues and discuss the importance of integrity in public service.
Decision Making and Problem Solving (25 marks)
- Evaluate decision-making scenarios and propose effective solutions.
Management Principles & Practices (25 marks)
- Explain fundamental principles and practices of management.
National Geography (25 marks)
- Discuss geographical features and landmarks of national importance.
Paper – III – English/Hindi – Descriptive Paper
English/Hindi – Descriptive Paper: (150 Marks)
(i) Essay Writing (02 questions) (100 marks)
- Write essays on two given topics, each carrying 50 marks.
(ii) Precis Writing (01 question) (30 marks)
- Summarize a given passage in a concise and coherent manner.
(iii) Letter/Application Writing (01 question) (20 marks)
- Write a formal letter or application based on the given scenario.
Note: The total marks for the entire examination are 500, with each paper contributing to the overall assessment. The time allotted for Paper I and Paper III is 2 hours each, while Paper II has a time limit of 2.5 hours.
