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Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services Examination (Prelims) — Paper I – General Studies I

Exams 04 Jun 2026

Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services Examination (Prelims) — Paper I: General Studies I (UPPSC)

The UPPSC Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (Prelims) is a gateway exam conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) to shortlist candidates for state administrative services. This practice test for Paper I (General Studies I) helps you master the breadth of the Prelims syllabus and build confidence for selection-level performance. Cracking this stage can open the door to prestigious UPPSC group services careers.

Exam Pattern

Section Questions Marks Weightage
Current Events ~19 ~38 ~12.7%
History ~19 ~38 ~12.7%
Geography ~19 ~38 ~12.7%
Indian Polity and Governance ~19 ~38 ~12.7%
Economic and Social Development ~19 ~38 ~12.7%
General Science ~19 ~38 ~12.7%
Environment and Ecology ~19 ~38 ~12.7%
UP Specific: Education, Culture, Agriculture, Industry, Trade, Living & Social Traditions ~19 ~38 ~12.7%
Total 150 300 100%

What This Practice Test Covers

  • Current Events: key national & international developments, science-tech highlights, governance updates.
  • History & Geography: modern India timeline, world/Indian geography basics, maps-oriented concepts.
  • Polity, Economy & Science: constitutional provisions, welfare schemes, basic economics, general science facts.
  • Environment & UP-specific topics: ecology concepts, environmental policies, and Uttar Pradesh socio-cultural context.

Preparation Tips

Focus on accuracy-first revision of NCERT-level core concepts, then attempt sectional mocks to identify weak areas in Polity, Science, and Environment. For Current Events and UP-specific sections, prepare a short daily notes sheet from reliable sources and revise weekly. Use time-bound practice (120 minutes equivalent) to improve speed, and since there is no negative marking, attempt confidently while avoiding silly errors. Finally, review explanations thoroughly and maintain a mistake log for fast targeted revision.

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