292 REPORT—-1890. 
Senior Grade. 
CHEMISTRY. 
1. What is the principle of Pattinson’s process for the extraction of silver from 
argentiferous lead P 
2. How would you distinguish Ferrous from ferric chloride ? 
3. What is ‘sugar of lead,’ and how is it obtained P 
4, Point out any exceptions to the rule that the molecules of elementary gases 
oe two atoms. ‘ 
Give the formule of the following substances:—Limestone, white lead, 
nee yellow, red lead, alum, magnetic ‘oxide of iron, horn silver, washing-soda, 
butter of antimony, gypsum. 
6. How is solution of caustic potash obtained ? 
7. What are the chief characters of metallic sodium ? 
8. What is meant by the term basicity of an acid P Give examples of mono-, 
di-, tri-, and tetra- basic acids. 
9. How is liquid sulphur dioxide obtained ? 
10, What volume of air is necessary in order to burn completely one litre of 
carbon monoxide gas ? 
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.! 
CIVIL SERVICE OF INDIA. 
4, The examination will take place only in the following branches of know- 
ledge :— 
Marks 
English Composition. . 300 
(c) History of England—including a 1 period selected by the candidate 300 
(c) English Literature—including books selected ry the candidate . 300 
Greek 5 " - c : 600 
Latin . : , ‘ . ‘ ; : 5 j é ; 800 
French : . . ; ‘ ; A F : 6 ‘ 500 
German . ; ‘ A F 5 , . ‘ . 5 500 
Italian ‘ : ; ; ' J - 400 
(d) Mathematics (pure and mixed) . 1,000 
Natural Science: that is, the elements of any two of the following 
Sciences, viz. :— 
Chemistry, 500; Electricity and Magnetism, 800; Experi- 
mental Laws of Heat and Light, 300; Mechanical 
Philosophy, with outlines of ees 300. 
Logic 5 : 300 
Elements of Political Economy . . 3 : : : - . 300 
(e) Sanskrit. ; : ; ; : : : : ; 500 
(e) Arabic : : : ; : : E : : A : 500 
Candidates are at liberty to name any or all of these branches of knowledge. 
No subjects are obligatory. 
Owing to the changes recently made in the limits of age of candidates for the 
India Civil Service, it is probable that extensive alterations will shortly be made 
in these regulations. 
CHEMISTRY. 
1. Describe how to prepare hydrogen in quantity ; how to remove from it traces 
of sulphuretted and arseniuretted hydrogen; and how to detect any admixture of 
nitrogen with it. 
2. Explain how the proportion of the elements in carbon monoxide has been 
1 The Committee are indebted to Mr. W. A. Shenstone for special information 
respecting these examinations. 
