IES/ISS Exam 2023 General English Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2023
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Maximum Marks 100
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination IES/ISS Exam
Year 2023
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper General English
Subject English
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 100
Question Type Mixed

This is the General English paper for the IES/ISS Exam 2023, conducted by UPSC. The paper carries a maximum of 100 marks and allows three hours for completion. It is designed to assess candidates' proficiency in the English language, a crucial component for the Indian Engineering Services (IES) and Indian Statistical Service (ISS) examinations. Aspirants can use this previous year's question paper to understand the exam structure, question types, and difficulty level, aiding in their preparation strategy.

Major Topics Covered

  • Essay Writing
  • Précis Writing
  • Biodiversity
  • Environmental Issues
  • Social Issues
  • Women Entrepreneurship
  • Mental Healthcare
  • Animal Rights
  • Human Rights

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for IES/ISS Exam preparation
  • Helps understand the latest exam pattern
  • Useful for practice and self-assessment
  • Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
  • Helpful for analysing question trends

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Instructions

  • The number of marks carried by a question / part is indicated against it.
  • Word limit of the answers, if specified, should be adhered to.
  • You must not disclose your identity in any of your answers.
  • Answers must be written in ENGLISH only.
  • Write an essay on any one of the following topics in about 800 words : 30 Nature Nurtures when Nurtured (a) Prospects of Women Entrepreneurship in India (b) Mental Healthcare for all (c) Culture and Society feed each other (d) (e) Animal Rights
  • Write a précis of the following passage in your own words in about one-third of the original length : 30 The Earth is a home for a rich and diverse array of living organisms, whose genetic diversity and relationship with each other, constitute the planet's biodiversity.
  • It includes species as well as varieties found within the same species, as also the enormous ecosystems and habitats : forests, grasslands, oceans and its depths, peats and peat bogs.
  • Worldwide, an area of tropical forest equal to a football field, is disappearing every second.
  • Forests are being cleared for agriculture, cattle ranching and for timber.
  • They get submerged when dams are constructed.

Questions (page 2)

Q1. Answer the following questions in about 150 words each:
निम्नलिखित प्रश्नों में से प्रत्येक का उत्तर लगभग 150 शब्दों में दीजिए :

(a) Explain the importance of biodiversity and the role of man in its conservation.
जैव विविधता के महत्व और इसके संरक्षण में मानव की भूमिका की व्याख्या कीजिए ।

(b) What are the main causes of loss of biodiversity? Discuss the consequences of this loss.
जैव विविधता के नुकसान के मुख्य कारण क्या हैं? इस नुकसान के परिणामों पर चर्चा करें ।

(c) Explain the concept of genetic diversity and its importance in species adaptation.
आनुवंशिक विविधता की अवधारणा और प्रजातियों के अनुकूलन में इसके महत्व की व्याख्या करें ।

(d) What is meant by biodiversity conservation? Discuss the strategies for its conservation.
जैव विविधता संरक्षण से क्या तात्पर्य है? इसके संरक्षण की रणनीतियों पर चर्चा करें ।

(e) Discuss the ethical and moral obligations towards biodiversity conservation.
जैव विविधता संरक्षण के प्रति नैतिक और नैतिक दायित्वों पर चर्चा करें ।

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the IES/ISS Exam.

What is the year of this question paper?

This question paper is from the year 2023.

Which board conducts the IES/ISS Exam?

The IES/ISS Exam is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the subject of this question paper?

The subject is General English.

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The maximum marks for the General English paper is 100.

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The time allowed to complete the General English paper is Three Hours.

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