Q1. Post colonialism is
- (a) a contestation of the then existing dominant western practices
- (b) a contestation of western practices in colonial states
- (c) a contestation of the superstitious practices
- (d) an approval of indigenous practices
CDS (II) 2020 English Question Paper PDF | UPSC Exam
- Year 2020
- Conducted By UPSC
- Questions 120
- Maximum Marks 100
- Duration Two Hours
- Languages English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Combined Defence Services Examination |
| Year | 2020 |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Paper | English |
| Subject | English |
| Duration | Two Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| Number of Questions | 120 |
| Question Type | Objective (MCQ) |
This document contains the official Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2020 question paper for the English subject, conducted by UPSC. The paper is designed to test candidates' proficiency in English and consists of 120 objective-type questions to be completed within two hours, carrying a maximum of 100 marks. Aspirants can use this previous year's paper to understand the exam structure, question complexity, and common topics covered, aiding in their preparation strategy for the CDS exam.
Major Topics Covered
- Post-colonialism
- Feminism
- Cultural Analysis
- Western Practices
- Indigenous Practices
- Gender Roles
- Social Relations
- Politics
- Law
- Medicine
- Arts
- Knowledge Systems
Why This Paper is Important
- Useful for Combined Defence Services 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
- CDS (II) 2020 General Knowledge Paper
- CDS (II) 2020 Mathematics Paper
- CDS I 2020 English Paper
- CDS (II) 2020 English Answer Key
- CDS English Syllabus
- CDS Exam Pattern
- CDS Exam Pattern Details
- CDS I 2020
Instructions
- Test Booklet Series Code A, B, C or D carefully and without any omission or discrepancy at the appropriate places in the OMR Answer Sheet.
- Any omission/discrepancy will render the Answer Sheet liable for rejection.
- You have to enter your Roll Number on the Test
- DO NOT write anything else on the Test Booklet.
- This Test Booklet contains 120 items (questions).
- Each item comprises four responses (answers).
- You will select the response which you want to mark on the Answer Sheet.
- In case, you feel that there is more than one correct response, mark the response which you consider the best.
- In any case, choose ONLY ONE response for each item.
- You have to mark all your responses ONLY on the separate Answer Sheet provided.
- Before you proceed to mark in the Answer Sheet the response to various items in the Test Booklet,
- you have to fill in some particulars in the Answer Sheet as per instructions sent to you with your Admission Certificate.
- After you have completed filling in all your responses on the Answer Sheet and the examination has
- concluded, you should hand over to the Invigilator only the Answer Sheet.
- You are permitted to take away with you the Test Booklet.
- Sheets for rough work are appended in the Test Booklet at the end.
- THERE WILL BE PENALTY FOR WRONG ANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE IN THE OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTION PAPERS.
- There are four alternatives for the answer to every question.
- For each question for which (i) a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, one-third of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted penalty.
- If a candidate gives more than one answer, it will be treated as a wrong answer even if one (ii) of the given answers happens to be correct and there will be same penalty as above to that question.
- (iii) If a question is left blank i.e., no answer is given by the candidate, there will be no penalty for that question.
- DO NOT OPEN THIS TEST BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO
Questions (page 2)
Q2. What does '... she was always an object, never a subject' mean?
- (a) Women were given respect and worshipped
- (b) Women were not given any right equal to men
- (c) Women were treated at par with men
- (d) Women liked to be treated inferior to men
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Frequently asked questions
What is the full name of the exam?
The full name of the exam is the Combined Defence Services Examination.
Which year is this question paper from?
This question paper is from the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2020.
Who conducts the Combined Defence Services Examination?
The Combined Defence Services Examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
What is the subject of this question paper?
The subject of this question paper is English.
What is the total time allowed for the exam?
The total time allowed for the exam is Two Hours.
What are the maximum marks for the English paper?
The maximum marks for the English paper are 100.