The UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination for 2024 was on June 16, 2024. It consists of two objective-type papers: GS Paper I and GS Paper II. UPSC Prelims 2024 Question Paper & Answer Key are given below.
| Exam Name | UPSC Preliminary Examination 2024 |
| Exam Conducted By | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Date | June 16, 2024 |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Medium of Exam | English & Hindi |
| No. of Papers | 2 – GS Paper I and Paper II (CSAT) |
| Duration of Exam | 2 hours each |
UPSC Prelims 2024 Question Paper PDF: General Studies Paper 1
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UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper-1 Answer Key by LaunchPad IAS
General Studies Paper 1 SET A Answer Key:
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General Studies Paper 1 SET C Answer Key:
General Studies Paper 1 SET D Answer Key:
UPSC Prelims 2024 Question Paper PDF: GS Paper 2 (CSAT)
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UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper-2 CSAT Answer Key by LaunchPad IAS
Answer Keys & Analysis
Detailed answer keys for the UPSC Prelims Exam 2024 are released on our YouTube channel. These answer keys will help you understand the reasoning behind each answer. Additionally, a thorough analysis of this year’s Prelims exam, highlighting important trends and insights that could benefit your future preparation is done.
UPSC Prelims Marking Scheme
The aspirants can calculate their approximate marks in the Preliminary Exam with the help of the UPSC Answer Key 2024 as per the marking scheme decided by the Union Public Service Commission
| Particulars | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
| Correct Answer | +2 | +2.5 |
| Incorrect Answer | -0.66 | -0.83 |
| Unanswered | 0 | 0 |
| No. of Questions | 100 | 80 |
| Total Marks | 200 | 200 |
We extend our best wishes to all the students who have participated in the UPSC Prelims 2024. We recognize the effort and dedication you have invested in your preparation, and we commend your hard work!
