The UPSC Prelims 2024 Exam comprises two papers: General Studies Paper 1 and General Studies Paper 2 (CSAT). Both papers feature objective-type questions with multiple-choice answers, each worth 200 marks, making a total of 400 marks. Candidates who achieve the minimum required marks in the CSAT are eligible to have their GS Paper 1 answer sheet evaluated. The score from GS Paper 1 determines if a candidate qualifies for the UPSC IAS Mains Exam. Therefore, the UPSC Prelims 2024 Question Paper is a critical resource for future aspirants to understand the examination.
The UPSC CSE Prelims 2024 was held on June 16, 2024, with both the GS Paper 1 and GS Paper 2 (CSAT) papers conducted on the same day. Practicing with these UPSC Question Paper 2024 is highly beneficial for candidates preparing for the upcoming exam cycle, as it offers valuable insights into the exam pattern and difficulty level and helps in assessing their preparation.
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UPSC Prelims Question Paper 2024 - GS 1
Candidates can download and utilize the UPSC Prelims 2024 Question Paper PDF to enhance their preparation. This PDF includes the question papers for GS Paper 1. Access the set-wise papers from the table below.
| GS Paper 1 Question Paper, Set A | Click Here |
| GS Paper 1 Question Paper, Set B | Click Here |
| GS Paper 1 Question Paper , Set C | Click Here |
| GS Paper 1 Question Paper, Set D | Click Here |
CSAT Question Paper 2024
CSAT is qualifying in nature and consists of 80 questions each. The difficulty level of the CSAT Paper is set to be rising year after year. Candidates can download the UPSC CSAT Paper PDF from the table below.
| GS Paper 2 Question Paper, Set A | Click Here |
| GS Paper 2 Question Paper, Set B | Click Here |
| GS Paper 2 Question Paper , Set C | Click Here |
| GS Paper 2 Question Paper, Set D | Click Here |
How to Download UPSC Prelims Question Paper PDF?
You can download the UPSC Prelims Question Paper PDF from our given links above for set A, B, C and D.
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Last 5 Years UPSC Prelims Question Papers PDF
Here, we are providing the last 5 years' UPSC Prelims Question Paper PDFs of GS 1 and CSAT. It allows aspirants to evaluate their preparedness and identify areas where improvement is needed. This process of self-assessment is instrumental in tracking progress and refining study strategies.
| UPSC Prelims GS 1 Question Papers PDF | UPSC Prelims CSAT Question Papers PDF |
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