It contained 150 questions in the paper with a total of 200 points. For each wrong answer, there was a negative mark of 1/3. The paper was moderate overall. From the 2019 prelims test, it had a little changed pattern, as this time about 20-25 questions were analytical/conceptual based on the UPSC pattern. More assertions and questions of logic were present. One of the statements and reasoning questions was based on the UPSC trend from the Economic.
Furthermore, none of the questions was focused on making it more competitive with U.P G.K. Some of the questions of culture-based and mediaeval history were challenging, so unless one knows the sure answer, it would be best to leave them without attempt. Modern history issues, however, were not profoundly factual like the papers of previous years, but chronology still had weight.
Paper | Total Questions | Marks | Duration |
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Paper-1 – General Studies I | 150 | 200 marks | 2 Hours |
Paper-2 – General Studies II (CSAT) Qualifying in Nature | 100 | 200 marks | 2 Hours |
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UPPCS PRELIMS 2020 Subject- wise distribution of the number of questions are-
Subject | No. of Questions | Difficulty Level |
Current events of national and international Importance | 39 | Moderate & Difficult |
Art and Culture + History of India and Indian National Movement | 25 | Moderate |
Indian Polity and governance | 20 | Easy & Moderate |
India and World Geography | 18 | Moderate |
Economic and Social Development | 11 | Moderate & Difficult |
Environment & Ecology | 19 | Moderate & Difficult |
General Science | 14 | Moderate |
UP Special +Static GK | 4 | Moderate |
Total Questions | 150 | Difficult |
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UPPCS Prelims Exam 2020 – CSAT Paper 2 Subject-wise Analysis
Sr. No. | Subjects | Total Number of Questions |
1. | Interpersonal skills including communication skills | 14 (Difficult) |
2. | Comprehension | 8 (English) & 5 (Hindi) (Easy) |
3. | General Mental Ability (Maths) | 13 (Difficult) |
5. | Logical reasoning and analytical Problems | 27 (Easy) |
6. | Decision making and problem-solving | 6 (Easy) |
7. | English Grammar | 10 (Moderate) |
8. | General Hindi | 15 (Moderate) |
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UPPCS 2020 Prelims Expected Cut Off 2020 – 125 to 128
UPPSC 2018 Cut-off
Category | Marks |
GEN | 126 |
OBC | 126 |
SC | 112 |
ST | 90 |
Female Candidates | 116 |
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