Q1. Write an essay of 800 to 1000 words on any one of the following topics :
(a) Education as Social Justice
(b) The Earth as Home
(c) The Future of Heritage Buildings
(d) Compassion as a Human Virtue
Indian Forest Service 2018 General English Question Paper PDF
- Year 2018
- Conducted By UPSC
- Maximum Marks 300
- Duration Three Hours
- Languages English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination |
| Year | 2018 |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Paper | General English |
| Subject | General English |
| Duration | Three Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 300 |
| Question Type | Mixed |
This is the General English paper for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination held in 2018 by UPSC. The paper is designed to test candidates' proficiency in English language skills, including essay writing, letter writing, report writing, and précis. It carries a maximum of 300 marks and allows three hours for completion. Aspirants can use this question paper to understand the exam pattern, question types, and difficulty level, aiding their preparation for the IFS Mains exam.
Major Topics Covered
- Essay Writing
- Letter Writing
- Report Writing
- Précis Writing
- English Language Comprehension
Why This Paper is Important
- Useful for Indian Forest Service (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
- Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2017 General English Question Paper
- Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2019 General English Question Paper
- UPSC Civil Services Main Examination General Studies Paper
- Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2018 General English Answer Key
- Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination Syllabus
- General English Syllabus for Competitive Exams
- Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination Pattern
- UPSC Exam Pattern for Mains
Instructions
- The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
- Word limit in questions, if specified, should be adhered to.
- You must not disclose your identity in any of your answers.
- Answers must be written in ENGLISH only.
Questions (page 2)
Q2.
(a) Write a letter to the Editor of a newspaper complaining about the errors in the language of news reporting.
(b) Write a report on a school programme you organized on the theme- "Good sense is ecological sense".
Q3. Write a précis of the passage given below in about one-third of its length. Please do not give any title :
(passage) The main principle of good management, in its simplest form, can be stated as "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you". Personal failures in an organization are seldom the result of the individual alone—far too often they are failures in leadership, which can be prevented. To prevent failure, the leadership of every organization must accept full accountability, and be committed to the positive actions necessary for successful human resources management. The success of an organization depends on having an adequate number of people in the right job at the right time, all producing at their highest capacity. Managers cannot, then, expect intelligent human relations to develop spontaneously while most time and effort is devoted to consideration of tasks and resources. It complicates things significantly when a struggle is necessary to place human resource activities on the same level of importance in the minds of managers as material resources. Whenever consideration of the human element is of less than primary importance in management circles, ultimate success of the organization is in question. Management has been defined in very simple terms as getting things done with and through the efforts of other people, and that function breaks down into two major responsibilities, planning and control.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the name of the exam?
The exam is the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination.
What year is this question paper from?
This question paper is from the year 2018.
Who conducts the Indian Forest Service Examination?
The Indian Forest Service Examination is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).
What is the subject of this paper?
The subject of this paper is General English.
What is the maximum marks for the General English paper?
The maximum marks for the General English paper is 300.
What is the time allowed for this paper?
The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.