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General Studies Paper I · Subtopic

Biological science foundations

Official syllabus

General Science.

UPSC CSE 2026 notification

What this covers

A cell is a basic structural and functional unit; tissues group specialized cells, while organs combine tissues for functions. Nutrition supplies material and energy sources; respiration releases usable energy from food through cellular processes.

Key ideas

  • cell and tissue
  • nutrition
  • respiration
  • transport
  • excretion

Official wording is from UPSC's Civil Services Examination 2026 notification, the current baseline for CSE 2027 preparation. Always check the latest notification at upsc.gov.in. Scopes and key ideas are CSE One's study map and are being expanded.