UPSC CSE Examination Overview

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What is the preliminary examination for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) in India?

  • Three objective-type papers
  • Two objective-type papers (correct)
  • Four objective-type papers
  • One objective-type paper

How many hours of examination does a successful candidate sit for during the complete process of the Civil Services Examination in India?

  • 20 hours
  • 28 hours
  • 32 hours (correct)
  • 24 hours

Which of the following is colloquially referred to as the UPSC examination?

  • Preliminary examination
  • Civil Services Examination (correct)
  • Main examination
  • Personality test

How many papers in the main examination of the Civil Services Examination are of conventional (essay) type?

<p>Nine papers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the final phase of the Civil Services Examination in India?

<p>Personality test (interview) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which services can one qualify for by passing the Civil Service Examination in India?

<p>Indian Administrative Service, Indian Foreign Service, and Indian Police Service (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of the Civil Services Examination in India?

<p>Imperial Civil Service tests (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many candidates on average apply for the Civil Services Examination every year?

<p>900,000 to 1,000,000 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When are the results for the Preliminary Examination usually announced?

<p>Mid-August (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which month is the Mains Examination held every year?

<p>October (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the eligibility requirement for nationality for candidates applying to the Indian Administrative Service and other similar services?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the educational qualification requirements for all candidates applying for the Civil Services Examination?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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