UPSC Mains ENGLISH-COMPULSORY 2021

44 Questions • 787 Marks • With Detailed Model Answers

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100 Marks600 Wordsmedium
Write an essay in about 600 words on any one of the following topics :
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100 Marks600 Wordsmedium
Social Media: A Challenge to Societal Harmony
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100 Marks600 Wordsmedium
The Role of NGOs in Social Change
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100 Marks600 Wordsmedium
Education as a Means to Serve Humanity
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100 Marks600 Wordsmedium
The Crying Need for Embracing Minimalism
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75 Marksmedium
Read the passage given below carefully and write your answers to the questions that follow in clear, correct and concise language :
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15 Marksmedium
According to the passage what are the factors responsible for the evolution of life on earth ?
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15 Marksmedium
What does the author mean by environmental breakdown? What are its impacts ?
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15 Marksmedium
What suggestions does the author offer to balance environment, development and inequity in consumption ?
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15 Marksmedium
How is life on earth being affected by climate change as per the passage?
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15 Marksmedium
How is environmental breakdown related to probable food shortage?
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75 Marksmedium
Make a précis of the following passage in about one-third of its length. Do not give a title to it. The précis should be written in your own language:
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10 Marksmedium
Rewrite the following sentences after making necessary corrections. Do not make unnecessary changes in the original sentence :
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1 Marksmedium
My sister prefers dogs than cats.
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1 Marksmedium
I don't approve to your smoking in public.
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1 Marksmedium
One of my student has got the prestigious Commonwealth Scholarship this year.
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1 Marksmedium
The fresher the fruit, the best it tastes.
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1 Marksmedium
He questioned my motif behind meeting the director.
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1 Marksmedium
The director went and bidded goodbye to the composer.
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1 Marksmedium
His acceptance of your fancy story indicates his credible nature.
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1 Marksmedium
Are you invited for the office party?
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1 Marksmedium
When I will reach home, I will let you know the details of the event.
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1 Marksmedium
The University comprises of several Departments.
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5 Marksmedium
Supply the missing words :
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1 Marksmedium
The homestay provides its guests all the facilities.
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1 Marksmedium
At last, I got rid my old scooter.
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1 Marksmedium
All my expenses were paid by the office.
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1 Marksmedium
A waiter is a person who waits customers at a restaurant.
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1 Marksmedium
The company entered an agreement with the supplier.
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5 Marksmedium
Use the correct forms of the verbs given in brackets :
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1 Marksmedium
My goodness, someone away my phone and left his in its place by mistake. (Take)
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1 Marksmedium
If you in time, I'll leave without you. (Reach)
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1 Marksmedium
I the rules of grammar these days. (Learn)
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1 Marksmedium
I used to have a pair of binoculars, but I it yesterday because I needed money. (Pawn)
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1 Marksmedium
The decision before I joined the meeting. (Make)
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5 Marksmedium
Write the antonyms of the following :
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1 Marksmedium
Guilty
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1 Marksmedium
Impoverish
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1 Marksmedium
Approve
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1 Marksmedium
Eligible
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1 Marksmedium
Scarce
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10 Marksmedium
Rewrite the following sentences as directed without changing the meaning:
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1 Marksmedium
Has anyone ever hypnotized you? (Change into passive voice)
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1 Marksmedium
The judge said to the witness, “Were you present at the scene of crime ?” (Change into indirect speech)