Official past paper test / UPSC Prelims / 2025
UPSC Prelims 2025: official GS Paper I and GS Paper II (CSAT) as a timed test
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100 questions · General Studies · numbered as in the paper (Q.1 to Q.100).
- • one correct option; +2, −0.67 if wrong
- GS Paper II (CSAT) is qualifying: UPSC's notice sets its minimum at 33% (66 of 200 marks). The merit list for the Mains uses GS Paper I. Source (read 2026-10-27).
- UPSC's answer-key pages had no key for Prelims 2026 when Shishya checked, so the newest paper with a key here is 2025. Source (read 2026-10-27).
Where these files come from
- GS Paper I. Question paper: https://www.upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/QP-CSP-25-GENERAL-STUDIES-PAPER-I-26052025.pdf. Answer key (answer key): https://www.upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/AnsKeyCivilServicesP-Exam-2025-GeneralStudies-I-130526.pdf — linked from the official page. Read on 2026-10-27.
- GS Paper II (CSAT). Question paper: https://www.upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/QP-CSP-25-GENERAL-STUDIES-PAPER-II-26052025.pdf. Answer key (answer key): https://www.upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/AnsKeyCivilServicesP-Exam-2025-GeneralStudies-II-130526.pdf — linked from the official page. Read on 2026-10-27.
The key's answers were typed in by Shishya from these files and checked question by question; if you find a difference, the official file is right — tell us on the contact page.