The UPSC Prelims Question Paper 2024 is an essential study resource for aspirants preparing for the Civil Services Examination. The UPSC Prelims consists of two papers: General Studies (GS) Paper 1 and General Studies Paper 2 (CSAT). Both papers carry 200 marks each, making a total of 400 marks. While GS Paper 1 determines a candidate's eligibility for the UPSC Mains Examination, CSAT is qualifying in nature and requires candidates to secure the prescribed minimum qualifying marks.
The UPSC CSE Prelims 2024 was conducted on 16 June 2024, with both GS Paper 1 and CSAT held on the same day. Solving the UPSC Prelims 2024 Question Paper PDF helps candidates understand the latest exam pattern, topic-wise weightage, question trends, and overall difficulty level. It also enables aspirants to evaluate their preparation strategy and identify important areas for improvement. Candidates can download the UPSC GS Paper 1 Question Paper 2024 and UPSC CSAT Question Paper 2024 to strengthen their preparation for upcoming UPSC examinations.
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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 |
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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.
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| 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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