CAPF AC 2023 General Studies, Essay & Comprehension Question Paper PDF

Central Government Jobs Police 2023

  • Year 2023
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination
Year 2023
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper General Studies, Essay and Comprehension
Subject General Studies, Essay and Comprehension
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the question paper for the General Studies, Essay and Comprehension paper of the Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination conducted by UPSC in 2023. This paper assesses candidates' ability to write essays on contemporary topics, present arguments for and against statements, and write reports on specified subjects. It is a crucial component for aspirants aiming to join the CAPF as Assistant Commandants, testing their analytical, writing, and comprehension skills in both Hindi and English.

Major Topics Covered

  • Cyber attacks
  • New world order
  • Indian diaspora
  • Education and democracy
  • E-waste
  • Geographical and linguistic diversity
  • Genetically modified crops
  • Capital punishment
  • Water table depletion
  • Women in Indian sports

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examin 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

  • CAPF AC 2022 General Studies, Essay and Comprehension
  • CAPF AC 2021 General Studies, Essay and Comprehension
  • UPSC Mains General Studies Papers
  • CAPF AC 2023 Answer Key
  • CAPF AC Syllabus
  • UPSC Exam Syllabus
  • CAPF AC Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुखपृष्ठ पर नियत स्थान पर भी इस बात का उल्लेख करना चाहिए।
  • अन्य प्रश्न सिर्फ अंग्रेज़ी में छपे हैं और उत्तर अंग्रेज़ी में ही लिखना आनिवार्य है।
  • प्रत्येक प्रश्न/प्रश्न के भाग के अधिकतम अंक उसके सामने दिए गए हैं।
  • एक प्रश्न के सभी भागों के उत्तर, प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में उनके नियत स्थान पर लिखे जाने चाहिए ।
  • प्रश्नों/प्रश्न के भाग के उत्तर अनुक्रमवार गिने जाएँगे ।
  • अगर उत्तर काटा नहीं गया है, तो आंशिक उत्तर देने पर भी उसे गिना जाएगा।
  • यदि प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में कोई पृष्ठ या भाग खाली छोड़ दिया गया है, तो उसे लकीर खींचकर स्पष्टतः काट देना आवश्यक है।
  • 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 ।

  • All the SIX questions are to be attempted.
  • Question No. 1 is printed both in Hindi and in English.
  • Answer to this shall be written either in Hindi or English, conforming to the medium indicated in the Attendance List against the name of the candidate.
  • The same shall also be indicated by the candidate on the cover page of the Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided.
  • Other questions are printed in English only and should be attempted in English only.
  • The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
  • All parts of a question shall be attempted at the place designated for them in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet.
  • Attempts of questions/parts shall be counted in sequential order.
  • Unless struck off, attempt of a question/part 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.
  • 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. Write essays on any four of the following in about 300 words each:

(a) साइबर हमला – एक नया प्रकार का युद्ध
Cyber attacks - a new kind of warfare

(b) नई विश्व व्यवस्था में भारत का उभरता नेतृत्व
India as an emerging leader in the new world order

(c) आज़ाद भारत में प्रवासी भारतीयों का योगदान
The Indian diaspora and its contribution to post independent India

(d) शिक्षा व जागरूकता प्रजातंत्र की सफलता के मुख्य स्तंभ हैं
Education and awareness are the critical pillars for the success of a democracy

(e) इलेक्ट्रॉनिक कचरा डिजिटल क्रांति का एक अंधेरा पक्ष है
E waste : the dark side of the digital revolution

(f) भौगोलिक एवं भाषाई विविधता भारत की वास्तविक संपत्ति है
The geographical and linguistic diversity of India is its real wealth

Q2. Write arguments for and against each of the following statements:

(a) Genetically modified crops are essential for food sufficiency.

(b) Capital punishment is a deterrent for heinous crimes.

Q3. Write reports on the following in about 200 words each. Do not mention any name or address in the report, use XYZ/ABC if needed.

(a) Depletion of water table levels in major cities.

(b) Increasing presence of women in Indian sports.

Question paper preview

Scanned pages 1–2 for reference. Download the official PDF for the full paper.

Page 1
CAPF AC 2023 General Studies, Essay and Comprehension question paper page 1 instructions scan PDF download
Page 2
CAPF AC 2023 General Studies, Essay and Comprehension question paper page 1 instructions scan PDF download

Free question paper download

Download question paper PDF

  • 3.6 MB
  • 8 pages
  • PDF format

Frequently asked questions

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

This question paper is from the Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination.

Which year is this CAPF AC question paper for?

This question paper is for the year 2023.

Who conducts the Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination?

The Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination is conducted by the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the paper name for this CAPF AC 2023 question paper?

The paper name is General Studies, Essay and Comprehension.

What is the question type for this paper?

The question type for this paper is descriptive, involving essays, arguments, and reports.

What are the languages used in this paper?

The paper is printed in both Hindi and English, and candidates can answer Question 1 in either language, while other questions must be answered in English.

← Back to Police papers