UPSC Combined Section Officer 2024 Paper III Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2024
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  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

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Examination UPSC Combined Section Officer (Grade-B) LDCE
Year 2024
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Paper III - Noting and Drafting, Precis Writing
Subject Noting and Drafting, Precis Writing
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the official question paper for Paper III of the UPSC Combined Section Officer (Grade-B) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) held in 2024. The paper focuses on 'Noting and Drafting, Precis Writing'. It contains descriptive questions designed to assess candidates' proficiency in official noting, drafting, and précis writing skills. The exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for eligible departmental candidates. Aspirants can use this paper to understand the exam pattern, question types, and difficulty level, aiding in their preparation for this competitive examination.

Major Topics Covered

  • Noting
  • Drafting
  • Precis Writing
  • Passage Summarization
  • Official Communication

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for UPSC Combined Section Officer (Grade-B) 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 Combined Section Officer (Grade-B) LDCE 2023 Paper III
  • UPSC Combined Section Officer (Grade-B) LDCE 2024 Paper I
  • UPSC Combined Section Officer (Grade-B) LDCE 2024 Paper II
  • UPSC Combined Section Officer (Grade-B) LDCE 2024 Paper III Answer Key
  • UPSC Combined Section Officer (Grade-B) LDCE Syllabus
  • Noting and Drafting Syllabus
  • Precis Writing Syllabus
  • UPSC Combined Section Officer (Grade-B) LDCE Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • में लिखे जाने चाहिए, जिसका उल्लेख आपके प्रवेश-पत्र में किया गया है और इस माध्यम का स्पष्ट उल्लेख प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका (क्यू.सी.ए.) के मुखपृष्ठ पर निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • प्राधिकृत माध्यम के अतिरिक्त अन्य किसी माध्यम में लिखे गए उत्तर पर कोई अंक नहीं मिलेंगे।
  • जहाँ भी प्रश्नों में शब्द-सीमा विनिर्दिष्ट है, उसका पालन करना आवश्यक है।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका (क्यू.सी.ए.) में खाली छोड़े गए पृष्ठ या पृष्ठ के भागों को सफाई से काट देना चाहिए।
  • आप किसी भी उत्तर में अपना परिचय प्रकट न कीजिए।
  • नोट : आपका तथा आपके कार्यालय का नाम, अनुक्रमांक अथवा पता प्रश्नों के उत्तर लिखते समय अज्ञात रहना चाहिए।
  • उत्तरों में यदि आवश्यक हो तो उपर्युक्त के लिए XXXX या YYYY या ZZZZ इत्यादि का उपयोग करें।

  • There are four questions printed both in Hindi and in English.
  • Question no. 3 has three parts out of which two are to be attempted.
  • Question no. 4 has six parts out of which four are to be attempted.
  • The number of marks carried by a question / part is indicated against it.
  • Answers must be written in the medium (English or Hindi) as authorized in the Admission Certificate and this medium must be stated clearly on the cover page of the 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.
  • Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the QCA Booklet must be clearly struck off.
  • You must not disclose your identity in any of your answers.
  • Note: The name of your office or your name, roll number or address must not be disclosed anywhere in the answers.
  • Use XXXX or YYYY or ZZZZ etc. in case any of the above are required in answers.

Questions (page 2)

Q1. निम्नलिखित लेखांश का लगभग एक-तिहाई शब्दों में संक्षेपण कीजिए और इसके लिए उपयुक्त शीर्षक सुझाइए :
Make a précis of the following passage in about one-third of its length and suggest a suitable title for it:

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Frequently asked questions

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

This is the question paper for the UPSC Combined Section Officer (Grade-B) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE).

What is the year of this examination paper?

The year of this examination paper is 2024.

Who conducts the UPSC Combined Section Officer (Grade-B) LDCE?

The UPSC Combined Section Officer (Grade-B) LDCE is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

What is the subject of Paper III?

Paper III of this examination focuses on Noting and Drafting, and Precis Writing.

What type of questions are included in this paper?

This paper includes descriptive questions, as indicated by the instructions and the nature of the topics covered (Noting, Drafting, Precis Writing).

Are all questions compulsory in Paper III?

Yes, according to the instructions, all questions are compulsory, with specific parts to be attempted for questions 3 and 4.

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