Free UPSC Prelims 2025 Question Paper

Here’s an enhanced ~700-word description of your Free UPSC Prelims Practice Course, now including the approximate number of questions from each subject in General Studies Paper 1, drawing on recent trends:

Free UPSC Prelims Practice Course (GS Paper 1 + CSAT)

Unlock your potential with our completely free and comprehensive UPSC Prelims Practice Course, designed to help aspirants confidently attempt both General Studies Paper 1 (GS-1) and CSAT (Paper 2). Tailored to reflect real exam patterns and subject-wise weightage, this course offers an exceptional opportunity to practice and strategize effectively—without spending a rupee.

Coverage & Highlights

• Full-length practice papers for both GS-1 and CSAT, aligned with recent UPSC question patterns and trends.
• Subject-by-subject breakdown, featuring approximate question counts from GS-1, empowering focused preparation.
• CSAT section-wise topic mapping, helping students meet the 33% qualifying threshold.
• Time-bound mock drills, to build both speed and accuracy.
• Smart-answer strategies, especially for managing negative marking.
• Performance insights via answer keys, explanations, and retake opportunities.

GS Paper 1 (General Studies)

• Total Questions: 100 (200 marks), Negative Marking: −⅓ mark per wrong answer, Correct Answer: +2 marks

Recent Subject-Wise Weightage (based on 2025 Prelims)

From recent analysis (2025):

These numbers are based on trends from 2025 exams.

Topic Insights

• Geography (≈14 Qs): Emphasis on physical geography, maps, and conceptual questions. In 2025, it was described as challenging, with aspirants especially noting its conceptual nature.
• History (≈12 Qs): Distributed across Ancient, Medieval, and Modern India.
• Polity (≈15 Qs): Covers Constitution, governance, schemes, and policy-related content.
• Economy (≈21 Qs): High weightage in 2025—focused on GDP, banking, inflation, budget-related current affairs
• Environment & Ecology (≈10 Qs): Includes biodiversity, climate issues, and sustainability-related policies.
• Science & Technology (≈15 Qs): Reflects recent advances, including ISRO, AI, defense tech—relatively straightforward
• Current Affairs (≈13 Qs): Often integrated with static content across domains like economy, ecology, etc.

This subject-wise breakdown helps students strategically allocate study time and focus on high-yield areas.

CSAT – Paper 2 (Qualifying Test)

• Total Questions: 80 (200 marks), Qualifying Threshold: 33% (~66 marks), Correct Answer: +2.5 marks, Wrong Answer: −⅓ (≈0.83)

Section-Wise Coverage (Recent Trend Estimates)

Typical distribution (2014–2020):

• Reading Comprehension: ~25–30 questions
• Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Numeracy): ~21–40 questions
• Logical Reasoning / Decision Making: ~15–33 questions

Expect presence of:

• Data Interpretation (tables, charts, graphs)
• Analytical Reasoning: puzzles, arrangements, coding-decoding
• Situational/Decision Making
• Verbal Reasoning

This course includes practice question sets tailored to each of these areas, with an emphasis on quick, accurate solving to ensure students surpass the qualifying mark.

Course Flow & Experience

1. Introduction Session: Overview of exam pattern, marking scheme, and subject-weight insights.
2. Topic-Based Practice Modules:
   • GS-1: Break down by subject (e.g., geography, economy).
   • CSAT: Focused modules—e.g. reading comprehension, data interpretation.
3. Full-Length Timed Mocks: Separate GS-1 and CSAT papers, scoring dashboards with sectional feedback.
4. Strategic Guidance: Suggestions like prioritizing easier sections, skipping time-consuming challenges, error-minimization tips.
5. Review & Retake Mechanism: Detailed answer keys, explanations, and reattempt options to reinforce learning.

Why Choose This Course?

• Absolutely Free—no cost, no catch.
• Exam-Aligned Content—built using actual trends and data.
• Informed Strategy—leverages subject-wise weightage to maximize ROI on study time.
• Strong CSAT Focus—prevents disqualification due to the qualifying nature of this paper.
• Adaptive Learning—identifies strengths, flags weaknesses, and encourages improvement via retakes.