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UPSC IFOS General English Syllabus

Indian Forest Service Examination

3
Topics
5
Sub-topics
300
Marks

General English is one of 32 sections in the UPSC IFOS syllabus. It has 3 topics and 5 sub-topics, tested in Main Examination (300 marks). Main Examination Paper I: 300 marks, 3 hours, conventional essay type. The standard is that expected of a Science or Engineering graduate of an Indian university..

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UPSC IFOS General English: topic-wise syllabus

  1. 1

    Essay

    • Essay writing in English
  2. 2

    Understanding and Use of English

    • Understanding of English
    • Workmanlike use of words
  3. 3

    Précis and Summary

    • Summary of passages
    • Précis writing

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What topics are in the UPSC IFOS General English syllabus?

General English for UPSC IFOS has 3 topics: Essay, Understanding and Use of English and Précis and Summary, with 5 sub-topics in all.

How many questions come from General English in UPSC IFOS?

A share of the paper (300 marks) in Main Examination. Always check the latest notification, as numbers can change.

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