UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 Chemistry Paper I PDF

Central Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2024

  • Year 2024
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2024
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Chemistry Paper - I
Subject Chemistry
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the official question paper for the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2024, Chemistry Paper I. Conducted by the UPSC, this paper is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge of Chemistry. It comprises 8 questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total, including compulsory questions 1 and 5. The paper allows a time duration of three hours and carries a maximum of 250 marks. Aspirants can use this paper to understand the exam structure, question types, and difficulty level, aiding their preparation for the UPSC CSE Mains.

Major Topics Covered

  • Chemistry
  • Physical Constants
  • Conversion Factors

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination preparation
  • Helps understand the latest exam pattern
  • Useful for practice and self-assessment
  • Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
  • Helpful for analysing question trends

Related Resources

  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 Chemistry Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 Chemistry Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 General Studies Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 Chemistry Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Chemistry Syllabus
  • UPSC CSE Mains Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
  • UPSC CSE Mains Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ पर निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • प्राधिकृत माध्यम के अतिरिक्त अन्य किसी माध्यम में लिखे गए उत्तर पर कोई अंक नहीं मिलेंगे ।
  • जहाँ आवश्यक हो, निर्देशांक आरेखों को प्रश्न का उत्तर देने के लिए दिए गए स्थान में ही बनाना है ।
  • जब तक उल्लिखित न हो, संकेत तथा शब्दावली प्रचलित मानक अथों में प्रयुक्त हैं ।
  • यदि आवश्यक हो, तो उपयुक्त आँकड़ों का चयन कीजिए, तथा उनको निर्दिष्ट कीजिए ।
  • प्रश्नों के उत्तरों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जाएगी ।
  • यदि काटा नहीं हो, तो प्रश्न के उत्तर की गणना की जाएगी चाहे वह उत्तर अंशतः दिया गया हो ।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका (क्यू.सी.ए.) में खाली छोड़ा हुआ पृष्ठ या उसके अंश को स्पष्ट रूप से काटा जाना चाहिए ।

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS and printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
  • Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Questions no. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, any THREE are to be attempted choosing at least ONE question from each section.
  • The number of marks carried by a question / part is indicated against it.
  • Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided.
  • No marks will be given for answers written in a medium other than the authorized one.
  • Coordinate diagrams, wherever required, shall be drawn in the space provided for answering the question itself.
  • Unless and otherwise indicated, symbols and notations carry their usual standard meanings.
  • Assume suitable data, if considered necessary, and indicate the same clearly.
  • Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order.
  • Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Q1. NA = 6.022 × 1023 \text mol-1

Q2. Rydberg constant = 2.178 × 10-18 J

Q3. c = 2.998 × 108 ms-1

Q4. kB = 1.38 × 10-23 JK-1

Q5. e = 1.602 × 10-19 C

Q6. me = 9.109 × 10-31 kg

Q7. F = 96485 C mol^{-1}

Q8. R = 8.314 \text JK-1 \text mol-1

Q9. h = 6.626 × 10-34 Js

Q10. pi = 3.142

Q11. 1 amu = 1.66 × 10-27 kg

Q12. 1 cal = 4.184 J

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam for which this paper is?

This is the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination.

What is the subject of this paper?

The subject is Chemistry.

What is the paper number?

This is Paper I.

What is the year of the examination?

The examination year is 2024.

Who conducts the Civil Services Examination?

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Examination.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for Chemistry Paper I is 250.

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