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Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has scheduled UPPSC Prelims Exam 2024 on 22nd December 2024 (Sunday) for both General Studies Paper 1 and General Studies Paper 2. Thousands of applicants have appeared in the examination for Group A and Group B Officers for administrative services of Uttar Pradesh. The UPPSC GS Paper 1 has been concluded and the link to download the UPPSC Prelims Question Paper has been provided in the article below. The candidates who were waiting for the UPPSC 2024 Question Paper can download the UPPSC Prelims Question Paper 2024 PDFs for both Paper 1 and 2.
UPPSC Prelims Question Paper 2024
UPPSC Prelims Exam is divided into two parts- General Studies-1 (150 questions) and General Studies-2/CSAT (100 questions). Marks scored in the prelims exam will not be counted in the final merit list, however, securing good marks in the UPPSC Prelims Exam depicts their eligibility to appear for the Mains exam. The minimum qualifying mark for UPPSC PCS Prelims GS Paper –II (CSAT) is 33%. To know the difficulty level of the UPPSC PCS 2024 exam, download the UPPSC Prelims Question Paper 2024 and have an idea about the pattern followed by the commission this year and which section is more focussed.
UPPSC PCS Prelims Question Paper 2024 PDF
UPPSC Prelims Question Paper 2024 is distributed in 4 sets (Set A, B, C, D). The questions were the same on all sets but numbering may vary in all four sets. The aspirants who are planning for the upcoming UPPSC PCS Exam can download the UPPSC Prelims Question Paper PDF to know what was the level of the UPPSC Prelims Exam 2024 and begin their preparation smoothly. The UPPSC Prelims Paper-1 (General Studies) and Paper-2 (CSAT) pdf are attached below.
UP PCS Prelims Question Papers PDF |
General Studies Paper 1 PDF |
General Studies Paper 2/CSAT PDF |
How to Download UPPSC Prelims Question Paper 2024?
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) will also release all sets of question papers on their official website www.uppsc.up.nic.in. Follow the steps mentioned below on how to download the question paper.
- Visit the official website of UPPSC at www.uppsc.up.nic.in.
- On the homepage, search for “Related Links”.
- Under this section, click on “Question Papers”.
- Now click on “All Sets Question Paper For A-1/E-1/2024, PCS Preliminary Exam-2024”.
- A new page opens with pdfs for all sets (Set A, B , C, and D).
- Download UPPSC Prelims Question Paper 2024 for the set you want and check all questions carefully.
UPPSC PCS Prelims Question Paper 2024 Marking Scheme
As per the marking scheme of the UPPSC PCS 2024 Exam, the candidates can calculate their tentative marks by comparing their answers to the responses shared in the answer key. The marking scheme is as follows-
- For each correct answer, 1.33 marks are awarded in Paper 1 and 2 marks in Paper 2.
- For each incorrect answer, a 0.44 mark was deducted in paper 1 and a 0.66 mark in paper 2.
- No marks are deducted if the answer is left blank.
UPPSC Prelims Questions (GS Paper 1)
Below are the Questions of UPPSC Prelims GS Paper 1-
Q1. Consider the following Peshwas and arrange them in ascending chronological order:
- Raghunath Rao (Raghboa)
- Balaji Baji Rao
- Narayan Rao
- Balaji Vishwanath
Select the correct answer from the codes given below
a) 4, 2, 3, 1
b) 3, 4, 1, 2
c) 1, 2, 3, 4
d) 1, 3, 2, 4
Q2. Consider the following statements with reference to early trade.
1. There are references of numerous river ports in ancient India.
2. There were large entrepots of goods and traffic
Which the above statements is/are correct?
a) Both 1 and 2
b) Neither 1 nor 2
c) Only 1
d) Only 2
Q3. Arrange the following Sen rulers of Bengal in ascending chronological order.
- Ballal Sen
- Lakshman Sen
- Hemant Sen
- Vijaya Sen
Select the correct answer from he codes given below
a) 4, 3,2, 1
b) 2, 1, 4, 3
c) 1, 2, 3, 4
d) 3, 4, 1, 2
Q5. Write in descending order the following states based on their population as per Census 2011:
- Bihar
- Andhra Pradesh
- Uttar Pradesh
- West Bengal
Choose the correct answer with the help of the following codes-
a) 3, 4, 1, 2
b) 1, 3, 2, 4
c) 1, 3, 4, 2
d) 3, 1, 4, 2
Q6. Match List 1 with List 2 and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists
List 1 | List 2 |
1. Human Development Report World Economic Outlook | 1. International Monetary Find |
2. World Economic Outlook | 2. United Nations Enviornment Programme |
3. World Investment Report | 3. United Nations Development Programme |
4. Emissions Gap Report | 4. United Nations Conference on Trade and Development |
Codes:
A B C D
a) 3 1 4 2
b) 3 4 1 2
c) 1 2 3 4
d) 2 3 4 1
Q7. Consider the following events and arrange them in correct chronological order starting from the earliest to the last activity.
- Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana
- Rural Employment Generation Programme
- Prime Minister Rozgar Yojana
- Valmiki Ambedkar Awas Yojana
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
a) 2, 3, 4, 1
b) 4, 2, 1, 3
c) 1, 2, 3, 4
d) 3, 2, 1, 4
Q8. The following lists I and II show the names of Economists/Authors and their books respectively. Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists
List 1 | List 2 |
1. Mydral | 1. Economic Theory and Under-developed Regions |
2. Hirschman | 2. The strategy of economic development |
3. Kaldor | 3. Strategic factors in Economic Development |
4. Adam Smith | 4. The Wealth of Nations |
Codes:
A B C D
a) 1 2 3 4
b) 2 3 1 4
c) 3 2 1 4
d) 2 1 3 4
Q9. Which of the following statements is not true about “ecological niche”?
a) Dominant species occupy extensive and broader ecological niches.
b) The number of species becomes large in the ecological niche of the natural ecosystem if resources are sufficient.
c) The number of species becomes small in the ecological niche if resources are sufficient.
d) Dominance of single species becomes distribution is minimum if the resource is equitable in a habitat.
Q11. Consider the following statements:
1. Scientific investigation depends on commitment to practical ideals.
2. Honesty is particularly important in science.
Select the correct answer from the codes given
a) Both statements 1 and 2 are correct.
b) Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.
c) Statement 1 is correct, 2 is not correct
d) Statement 1 is correct, and 2 is unpredictable.