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UPSC CSE Prelims Previous Year Question Papers (2008–2026)

संघ लोक सेवा आयोग सिविल सेवा (CSE) प्रारंभिक परीक्षा प्रश्न पत्र (2008–2026)

Practice 19 years of authentic UPSC CSE Prelims General Studies Paper 1 (2008 to 2026) with official UPSC answer keys, bilingual solutions (Hindi & English), and timed test simulation. Download or print PDF.

Available Papers
19 Official Papers
Pattern / Marks
100 Qs • 200 M
Duration
120 Minutes
Penalty Scheme
-0.66 per incorrect answer (1/3rd penalty)
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UPSC Question Papers Archive (19 Papers)

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Q1.How many years of UPSC CSE Prelims papers are available on TestMeNow?

TestMeNow archives 19 consecutive years of UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination General Studies Paper 1 from 2008 to 2026.

हिंदी: TestMeNow पर 2008 से 2026 तक लगातार 19 वर्षों के यूपीएससी सिविल सेवा प्रारंभिक सामान्य अध्ययन प्रश्न पत्र-1 उपलब्ध हैं।

Q2.Are the answer keys for UPSC PYQs commission-verified?

Yes, every question is mapped directly to the final official revised answer key issued by the Union Public Service Commission, eliminating unofficial errors and disputes.

हिंदी: हाँ, सभी प्रश्नों के उत्तर संघ लोक सेवा आयोग (UPSC) द्वारा जारी अंतिम आधिकारिक उत्तर कुंजी से सत्यापित हैं।

Q3.Can I print or save UPSC Prelims papers as PDF?

Yes, you can click 'Print / Save as PDF' on any paper page to generate a clean, watermarked study booklet after logging into your free candidate account.

हिंदी: हाँ, किसी भी पेपर पेज पर 'Print / Save as PDF' बटन पर क्लिक करके आप लॉगिन के बाद वाटरमार्क युक्त पीडीएफ सेव या प्रिंट कर सकते हैं।

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