Attempt the official UPPSC PCS Prelims 2025 General Studies (Paper-1) in an interactive Computer Based Test (CBT) layout. This test contains all 150 bilingual questions (Hindi and English), with an explanation for every question.
UPPSC PCS Prelims General Studies (Paper-1) 2025
Official UPPSC Combined State / Upper Subordinate Prelims 2025 Paper (150 Questions • Bilingual)
Instructions & Marking Scheme:
- The test contains 150 multiple-choice questions of General Studies Paper-1.
- Each question has 4 options out of which only one is correct.
- Each correct answer will be awarded +1.33 marks.
- For each wrong answer in Timed Mode, 0.44 marks will be deducted.
- You can switch the question language anytime between English and हिन्दी.
Questions appear in your chosen language. You can also toggle language per question during practice.
Choose How You Want To Attempt:
Real Exam Simulation
- ⏱️ 120 Mins Live Countdown Timer
- ⚠️ -0.44 Negative Marking calculation
- 📊 Full Scorecard & Explanations after submission
Self-Paced Learning
- ☕ No Timer / No Stress Practice
- ✅ Instant Green/Red Answer Feedback on Click
- 📖 Detailed Official Explanation with Every Question
UPPSC PCS Prelims 2025: Exam Overview and Marking Scheme
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) conducts the Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (Prelims) Examination. Paper-1 covers History, Geography, Indian Polity, Economy, General Science, Environment and Current Affairs.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) |
| Exam | Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (Prelims) Examination 2025 |
| Exam date | 12 October 2025 (Sunday) |
| Paper-1 | General Studies, 150 multiple-choice questions, 200 marks, 2 hours |
| Marks per correct answer | +1.33 (200 marks across 150 questions) |
| Negative marking | One-third of the marks of a question for each wrong answer, about -0.44 |
| Paper-2 (CSAT) | 100 questions, 200 marks, 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM the same day. Qualifying only (33%); merit is decided on Paper-1 |
| Medium | Hindi and English |
- Switch between Hindi and English at any point during the test using the language toggle.
- Use the question palette to jump to any question or to review the ones you marked.
- After you submit, you get a score with negative marking applied, a breakdown by question and the full solutions.
How the 2025 Paper Was Built
Every one of the 150 questions in this test used a multi-part format. 88 gave numbered or lettered statements and asked which of them are correct, 21 were match-the-list, 20 were assertion-and-reason, and 21 asked for the correct order or sequence. None was a plain one-line fact question.
Counted the same way, the UPPSC 2024 paper had 105 multi-part questions out of 150, and 45 direct ones. So the 2025 paper moved from knowing a fact to judging statements, which fits the reports that it was harder than 2024 even where the topics were familiar. In this test, the correct option is D for 48 questions, B for 40, C for 37 and A for 25.
How to Use This Paper for Practice
Take the test once in timed mode, then sort your wrong answers by format: statements, match-the-list, assertion-reason, or sequence. Most of your errors will be statement questions, simply because there are so many of them, so look at whether you lost marks by misjudging one statement or by not knowing the topic at all.
The marking scheme also tells you when to guess. With one-third negative marking, a blind guess among four options has an expected gain of exactly zero. If you can rule out even one option, the guess turns positive: with three options left, the expected gain is about +0.15 marks, and with two left it is about +0.44. In a statement question, being sure that one statement is wrong usually removes two options at once.
For more practice in the same format, try the UPPSC 2023 and UPPSC 2024 papers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: When was UPPSC PCS Prelims 2025 held?
Paper-1 (General Studies) and Paper-2 (CSAT) were held on 12 October 2025.
Q2: Is there negative marking in UPPSC PCS Prelims?
Yes. One-third of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer, which is about 0.44 marks here. Unattempted questions carry no penalty.
Q3: How many questions are in UPPSC GS Paper 1?
There are 150 multiple-choice questions carrying 200 marks, to be attempted in 2 hours.
Q4: Does this test include Paper-2 (CSAT)?
No, this test covers Paper-1 only. Paper-2 is qualifying, and the merit list is prepared from Paper-1 marks.
Source: Question paper and exam scheme published by UPPSC (uppsc.up.nic.in). The explanations on this page are written for practice, so cross-check any answer you are unsure of against the commission’s answer key. FreshersJob4U is not affiliated with UPPSC.
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