UPSC Exam Pattern Overview

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What is the total number of questions in the Prelims Exam?

100 Questions (correct)
80 Questions
180 Questions
330 Questions

How many papers are included in the Mains General Studies section?

4 Papers (correct)
3 Papers
6 Papers
5 Papers

What is the minimum percentage a candidate must achieve in the Prelims Exam to qualify for the Mains Exam?

25%
30%
33% (correct)
40%

How many marks does the Mains Essay carry?

<p>250 Marks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the total maximum score for the Mains Exam including the Personality Test?

<p>1750 Marks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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UPSC Prelims Exam

The first stage of the UPSC exam, with objective-type questions covering General Studies.

UPSC Mains Exam

The second stage of the UPSC exam, involving subjective questions on various subjects, including General Studies, Essay, and an optional subject.

CSAT Paper

A qualifying paper in the Mains Exam, testing comprehension skills.

Prelims Qualifying Score

Candidates must score at least 33% in the Prelims exam to be eligible for Mains.

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UPSC Exam Stages

The UPSC exam is a two-stage process: Prelims (objective) and Mains (subjective).

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Study Notes

UPSC Exam Pattern

The exam consists of two stages: Prelims and Mains.
Prelims exam is objective-type.
Mains exam is subjective.
Stage 2 also includes a personality test.

Stage 1 (Prelims)

Paper 1:
- General Studies
- 100 questions
- 200 marks
- 2 hours duration
- Qualifying marks: 33% for stage 1 (Prelims).
Prelims Exam:
- This exam tests the candidate's basic understanding of the subject matter.

Stage 2 (Mains)

Mains Exam:
- This is subjective and tests the candidate's in-depth understanding of the subject matter.
- Consists of 4 General Studies papers.
- 4 x 250 marks each.
- Essay paper, 250 marks.
- Optional subject paper (2 papers).
- 2 x 250 marks each.
- English (300 marks) and Language paper.
Paper 2:
- CSAT
- 80 questions
- 200 marks
- 2 hours duration

Total Marks

Mains marks = 1750 + Personality Test (PT)

Other information

There is an essay paper of 250 marks, 2 topics.

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This quiz provides a comprehensive overview of the UPSC exam pattern, detailing the two stages: Prelims and Mains. It covers the exam structure, types of questions, and marking scheme, helping candidates understand what to expect in their preparation. Test your knowledge about the UPSC examination structure with this quiz!