Indian Forest Service 2024 Chemistry Paper II Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2024
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 200
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination
Year 2024
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Chemistry Paper - II
Subject Chemistry
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 200
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This document contains the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2024 Chemistry Paper II question paper, conducted by UPSC. The paper consists of 8 questions, with candidates required to attempt 5, including compulsory questions 1 and 5. It is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge of Chemistry for the IFS cadre. Aspirants can use this paper to understand the exam structure, question complexity, and key topics for their preparation.

Major Topics Covered

  • Chemistry
  • Aromaticity
  • Kinetics
  • Reaction Mechanisms

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 2023 Chemistry Paper II
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2024 Chemistry Paper I
  • Civil Services Examination 2024 Chemistry Optional Paper
  • Indian Forest Service 2024 Chemistry Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC IFS Main 2024 Chemistry Solutions
  • Indian Forest Service Chemistry Syllabus
  • UPSC Main Exam Syllabus
  • Indian Forest Service Main Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • There are EIGHT questions in all, out of which FIVE are to be attempted.
  • Out of the remaining SIX questions, THREE are to be attempted selecting at least ONE question from each of the two Sections A and B.
  • 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 Booklet must be clearly struck off.
  • The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
  • Answers must be written in ENGLISH only.
  • Unless otherwise mentioned, symbols and notations have their usual standard meanings.
  • Assume suitable data, if necessary, and indicate the same clearly.
  • Neat sketches may be drawn, wherever required.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. (a) Which one of the following is aromatic? Justify your answer. Give names of the given annulenes : (b) What is secondary kinetic isotope effect? Explain it using the reaction of HCN with the following molecules : (c) Comment on aromatic/non-aromatic/anti-aromatic behaviour of the following compounds and justify your answer : (d) Predict the products [A], B and C. Also give the reaction mechanism of the following reaction sequence : (e) Giving mechanism, write down the product(s) in the following chemical transformation :

(a) Which one of the following is aromatic? Justify your answer. Give names of the given annulenes :

(b) What is secondary kinetic isotope effect? Explain it using the reaction of HCN with the following molecules :

(c) Comment on aromatic/non-aromatic/anti-aromatic behaviour of the following compounds and justify your answer :

(d) Predict the products [A], B and C. Also give the reaction mechanism of the following reaction sequence :

(e) Giving mechanism, write down the product(s) in the following chemical transformation :

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination.

What is the year of this question paper?

This is the 2024 question paper.

Which paper is this?

This is Chemistry Paper - II.

Who conducts the Indian Forest Service Examination?

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Indian Forest Service Examination.

How many questions are there in Chemistry Paper - II?

There are a total of eight questions in this paper.

How many questions are to be attempted in Chemistry Paper - II?

Candidates are required to attempt five questions out of the eight.

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