UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination – General Studies (Paper I)
Marks: 200
Duration: 2 Hours
The UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination Paper I is an objective-type paper carrying 200 marks. It tests candidates’ knowledge across various subjects relevant to the Civil Services Examination.
Official Syllabus
- Current events of national and international importance.
- History of India and Indian National Movement.
- Indian and World Geography – Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and the World.
- Indian Polity and Governance – Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
- Economic and Social Development – Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
- General issues on Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change that do not require subject specialization.
- General Science.