Q1. Deserts are generally located at
- (a) Equatorial region
- (b) Polar region
- (c) about 30° latitude
- (d) about 65° latitude
Combined Geo-Scientist 2023 General Studies Question Paper PDF
- Year 2023
- Conducted By UPSC
- Questions 120
- Maximum Marks 100
- Duration Two Hours
- Languages English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination |
| Year | 2023 |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Paper | Paper-I General Studies |
| Subject | General Studies |
| Duration | Two Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| Number of Questions | 120 |
| Question Type | Objective (MCQ) |
This is the Paper-I General Studies question paper for the Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination held in 2023 by UPSC. The exam tests candidates on General Studies with a total of 120 objective-type questions carrying a maximum of 100 marks. The allowed time for the examination is two hours. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to qualify for the Geo-Scientist posts, providing insights into the exam pattern, difficulty level, and key topics covered in the General Studies section. Practicing with this paper helps in identifying strengths and weaknesses for effective preparation.
Major Topics Covered
- Geography
- Ecology
- Indian History
- Indian National Movement
Why This Paper is Important
- Useful for Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Exa 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
- Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination 2022 General Studies Question Paper
- Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination 2021 General Studies Question Paper
- Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination 2023 Paper-I Question Paper
- Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination 2023 General Studies Answer Key
- Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination Syllabus
- UPSC General Studies Syllabus
- Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination Pattern
- UPSC Exam Pattern
Instructions
- IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE EXAMINATION, YOU SHOULD CHECK THAT THIS TEST BOOKLET DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNPRINTED OR TORN OR MISSING PAGES OR ITEMS, ETC.
- IF SO, GET IT REPLACED BY A COMPLETE TEST BOOKLET.
- Please note that it is the candidate's responsibility to encode and fill in the Roll Number and Test Booklet Series 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 Booklet in the Box provided alongside.
- 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. See directions in the Answer Sheet.
- 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.
- Penalty for wrong answers : THERE WILL BE PENALTY FOR WRONG ANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE IN THE OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTION PAPERS.
Questions (page 2)
Q2. Which one of the following has the adaptation 'echolocation' to detect the prey?
- (a) Rattlesnake
- (b) Barn owl
- (c) Grasshopper
- (d) Bat
Q3. Which one of the following is the most important stage in the process of ecological succession?
- (a) Claim
- (b) Acceptance by community members
- (c) Reaction
- (d) Settlement
Q4. In which one of the following trophic structures of ecosystems, both fungi and bacteria occur?
- (a) Decomposer
- (b) Autotroph
- (c) Heterotroph
- (d) Food web
Q5. The uplift mechanism that takes place when lighter warm moist air mass rises after encountering a colder and denser air mass causes
- (a) conventional precipitation
- (b) frontal precipitation
- (c) cyclonic precipitation
- (d) orogenic precipitation
Q6. Which one of the following managed ecosystems has the highest amount of standing crop?
- (a) Agricultural land
- (b) Grazing land
- (c) Human habitation
- (d) Forest plantation
Q7. Who among the following was the Viceroy of India in 1905, when the Partition of Bengal was announced?
- (a) Lord Ripon
- (b) Lord Canning
- (c) Lord Curzon
- (d) Lord Minto
Q8. Nil Darpan, which deals with the condition of indigo planters, was written by
- (a) Michael Madhusudan Dutta
- (b) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
- (c) Lal Behari Dey
- (d) Dinabandhu Mitra
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Frequently asked questions
What is the name of the examination?
The examination is the Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination.
Which year is this question paper from?
This question paper is from the year 2023.
Who conducts the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination?
The examination is conducted by the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).
What is the name of Paper-I?
Paper-I is General Studies.
What is the total duration of the examination?
The time allowed for the examination is Two Hours.
What are the maximum marks for this paper?
The maximum marks for this paper are 100.