Combined Geo-Scientist Main 2020 Chemistry Paper II PDF

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  • Year 2020
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Maximum Marks 200
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination
Year 2020
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper CHEMISTRY Paper - II
Subject Chemistry
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 200
Question Type Mixed

This is the official question paper for the Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination 2020, specifically for Chemistry Paper II. Conducted by UPSC, this paper carries a maximum of 200 marks and allows three hours for completion. It is designed for candidates aspiring to join as Geo-Scientists. The paper structure includes compulsory questions in Section A, followed by a selection of questions from Sections B and C, indicating a mixed format of objective and descriptive questions. Aspirants can use this paper for in-depth preparation and understanding the exam pattern.

Major Topics Covered

  • Chemistry
  • Geo-Scientist
  • UPSC Exams

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examinatio 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 (Main) Examination 2020 Chemistry Paper - I
  • Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination 2019 Chemistry Paper - II
  • Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination 2020
  • Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination 2020 Chemistry Paper - II Answer Key
  • Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination Syllabus
  • UPSC Chemistry Syllabus
  • Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination Pattern
  • UPSC Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • There are FIFTEEN questions divided under THREE sections.
  • Candidate has to attempt TEN questions in all.
  • The ONLY question in Section A is compulsory.
  • In Section B, SIX out of NINE questions are to be attempted.
  • In Section C, THREE out of FIVE questions are to be attempted.
  • The number of marks carried by a question / part is indicated against it.
  • Neat sketches are to be drawn to illustrate answers, wherever required.
  • These shall be drawn in the space provided for answering the question itself.
  • Unless otherwise mentioned, symbols and notations have their usual standard meanings.
  • Assume suitable data, if necessary, and indicate the same clearly.
  • 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.
  • Answers must be written in ENGLISH only. \mathcal{I}

Questions (page 2)

Q0. Some useful fundamental constants and conversion factors

(a) NA = 6.022 × 1023 \text mol-1

(b) Rydberg constant = 2.178 × 10-18 J

(c) c = 2.998 × 108 \text ms-1

(d) k\rm B = 1.38 × 10-23 \text JK-1

(e) e = 1.602 × 10-19 C

(f) me = 9.109 × 10-31 kg

(g) F = 96485 C mol^{-1}

(h) R = 8.314 \text JK-1 \text mol-1

(i) h = 6.626 × 10-34 Js

(j) pi = 3.142

(k) 1 amu = 1.66 × 10-27 kg

(l) 1 cal = 4.184 J

(m) 1 J = 1 kg m2 s^{-2}

(n) 1 Å = 10^{-8} cm = 10^{-10} m = 0.1 nm = 100 pm

(o) 1 atm = 760 torr = 1.01325 × 105 Pa

(p) 1 bar = 1 × 105 Pa = 0.9869 atm

(q) 1 eV = 1.602 × 10-19 J

(r) 1 L atm = 101.34 J

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the examination?

The examination is the Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination.

Which year is this question paper from?

This question paper is from the year 2020.

Who conducts the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination?

The examination is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the subject and paper code for this question paper?

The subject is Chemistry, and the paper is Paper - II with the code HJI-S-CHEM.

What is the maximum marks for Chemistry Paper II?

The maximum marks for Chemistry Paper II is 200.

What is the time duration allowed for this paper?

The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.

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