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UPSC Prelims — General Studies Paper I

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UPSC Prelims — General Studies Paper I

Civil Services Examination — UPSC India

20-question mock35 min43% pass markIndia

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From practice to the real exam

01
Check eligibility
Indian citizen, age 21-32 (relaxations for reserved categories), bachelor's degree.
02
Apply via UPSC portal
Annual notification appears around February. Apply online at upsconline.nic.in.
03
Take Prelims
Two papers (GS Paper I + CSAT) on the same day. CSAT is qualifying (33% minimum).
04
Qualify for Mains
Only top scorers in GS Paper I are called for the Mains examination.
05
Mains + Interview
Nine descriptive papers across days, followed by a Personality Test. Final rank based on Mains + Interview.
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Exam blueprint

What this exam covers

5 topics · drawn across your practice and mock
01Polity & governance
30%6 questions
02Geography
20%4 questions
03Economy
20%4 questions
04History
15%3 questions
05Environment
15%3 questions
Your study path
Master this exam, topic by topic
Drill one topic at a time. After each session you'll see where you went wrong and can retake until you've got it.
Questions per session
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How many questions are in the UPSC Prelims — General Studies Paper I quiz?

Each UPSC Prelims — General Studies Paper I attempt draws 20 questions and runs for about 120 minutes under realistic timed conditions.

Can I retake the UPSC Prelims — General Studies Paper I test, and are the questions randomised?

Yes. Every attempt pulls a fresh, randomised set of questions, so you can't memorise your way through — you retake it until you genuinely know the material.

What score do I need to pass the UPSC Prelims — General Studies Paper I?

The pass mark used in this simulation is 43%. AceMark scores every attempt instantly and shows which topics to review.