UPSC Prelims Paper I (GS) — Practice Test 1
UPSC Prelims Paper I — General Studies practice test 1, modelled on the official paper pattern — 100 questions, 120 minutes, in a real CBT interface with instant results, solutions and analytics. GS Paper I decides your Prelims cut-off. 100 questions, 200 marks, −1/3 per wrong answer.
General Instructions
- 1The test contains 100 questions and the total duration is 120 minutes.
- 2The countdown timer at the top right shows the remaining time. The test submits automatically when the timer reaches zero.
- 3The question palette shows the status of every question using colour codes.
- 4You can navigate between questions freely using the palette, Save & Next, or Previous buttons.
- 5Use "Mark for Review" to flag a question you wish to revisit; marked answers are still evaluated.
- 6Your progress is saved in your browser automatically, so an accidental refresh will not reset the test.
Question Palette Legend
Each question in the palette is colour-coded so you always know what is left to do.
- Answered
- Not Answered
- Marked for Review
- Not Visited
Marking Scheme
| Correct answer | +2 marks |
| Wrong answer | −0.6666666666666666 mark |
| Unattempted | 0 marks |
| Total marks | 200 |
Read each question carefully. There is a penalty for wrong answers, so avoid blind guessing.
About UPSC Prelims Paper I (GS) — Practice Test 1
This is the first full-length UPSC Prelims mock test in our free series — 100 questions to be solved in 120 minutes for a maximum of 200 marks. It is set at the moderate difficulty level, follows the latest UPSC Prelims exam pattern, and runs in a real computer-based-test (CBT) interface with a live timer, question palette and mark-for-review. Each correct answer earns +2 marks and 0.6666666666666666 mark is deducted for every wrong answer, exactly like the actual exam, so your score here is a realistic preview of where you stand. The paper is available in English, needs no sign-up, and your attempt is auto-saved in your browser as you go.
UPSC Prelims Paper I (GS) — Practice Test 1 at a glance
| Exam | UPSC Prelims — UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination |
| Total questions | 100 |
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Maximum marks | 200 |
| Marking | +2 correct · −0.6666666666666666 wrong |
| Difficulty | moderate |
| Languages | English / Hindi |
| Price | Free · no sign-up |
What this paper covers
Section-wise composition of this specific paper:
| Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 80 |
| GS — Statement-based | 20 |
How to attempt UPSC Prelims Paper I (GS) — Practice Test 1
- 1Solve the easy questions first. Make one quick pass through all 100 questions and lock in the ones you are sure of. Banking the certain marks early protects your score and frees time for harder items.
- 2Respect the timer. With 120 minutes for 100 questions you have roughly 72 seconds per question. If one resists, mark it for review and move on rather than burning two minutes on a single mark.
- 3Guess only when you can eliminate. Because 0.6666666666666666 mark is lost per wrong answer, blind guessing hurts. Guess only after you can rule out at least two options; otherwise leave it blank.
- 4Use the question palette. The colour-coded palette shows answered, not-answered, marked and not-visited questions at a glance. Use it in the last few minutes to make sure nothing is accidentally left blank.
About the UPSC Prelims exam
UPSC Prelims is the first stage of the Civil Services Examination, screening candidates for the IAS, IPS, IFS and other central services.
Pattern: Two objective papers: GS Paper I (100 questions, 200 marks) is the merit paper; CSAT (Paper II) is qualifying at 33%. Both carry 1/3 negative marking.
Read the full UPSC Prelims guide — eligibility, age limit, selection process, syllabus and preparation strategy · official UPSC website.
AI-assisted practice. These are practice questions designed to mirror the real exam pattern, drafted with AI assistance and human-reviewed. We are progressively replacing them with previous-year and expert-reviewed questions. How we make our content. Always verify against the official source before relying on it.
UPSC Prelims Paper I (GS) — Practice Test 1 — FAQs
How many questions are in UPSC Prelims Paper I (GS) — Practice Test 1?
UPSC Prelims Paper I (GS) — Practice Test 1 has 100 questions for a total of 200 marks, to be attempted in 120 minutes.
Is there negative marking in UPSC Prelims Paper I (GS) — Practice Test 1?
Yes. Each correct answer gives +2 marks and 0.6666666666666666 mark is deducted for each wrong answer, mirroring the real UPSC Prelims marking scheme.
Is UPSC Prelims Paper I (GS) — Practice Test 1 free and do I need to sign up?
Yes, it is completely free with no sign-up, no paywall and unlimited attempts. The test runs in your browser and your progress is auto-saved locally.
In which languages is UPSC Prelims Paper I (GS) — Practice Test 1 available?
This paper is available in English. You can read each question and its solution in your preferred language.
Does UPSC Prelims Paper I (GS) — Practice Test 1 match the real UPSC Prelims exam pattern?
Two objective papers: GS Paper I (100 questions, 200 marks) is the merit paper; CSAT (Paper II) is qualifying at 33%. Both carry 1/3 negative marking. This mock is modelled on that pattern and previous years' papers, so the section split, marks and timing reflect the actual exam.