The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the answer keys for the Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2024. Students who appeared for the examination can now check and download the UPSC CSE Prelims 2024 answer key to review their performance.
Details of UPSC Prelims 2024
The UPSC Prelims 2024 included two papers:
- General Studies Paper I: 100 questions, 200 marks (3 questions dropped, 97 questions used for scoring).
- General Studies Paper II (CSAT): 80 questions, all used for scoring.
The answer keys are available for all series (A, B, C, and D) of both papers, enabling candidates to verify their answers for their specific question paper set.
Download UPSC Prelims 2024 Answer Keys
Students can download the official answer keys in PDF format below:
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Click Here to Download GS Paper I Answer Key (PDF)
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Click Here to Download GS Paper II (CSAT) Answer Key (PDF)
3 Questions Dropped
For General Studies Paper I, the UPSC dropped three questions from scoring across all sets (A, B, C, and D). The table below lists the specific question numbers dropped for each set:
| Set | Questions Dropped from Marking |
|---|---|
| Set A | Question No. 20, 52, 57 |
| Set B | Question No. 30, 82, 87 |
| Set C | Question No. 42, 47, 90 |
| Set D | Question No. 32, 37, 80 |
Candidates can use these answer keys to analyze their performance and prepare for future examinations. For the latest updates on the UPSC Civil Services Examination, visit the official UPSC website:
www.upsc.gov.in.
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