UPPSC Prelims 2013: General Studies Paper 1 (PYQ) - Previous Year Paper
This is the UPPSC Prelims 2013: General Studies Paper 1 previous year question paper, with all 150 questions as asked in the 2013 sitting. You get 120 minutes for 200 marks, with negative marking applied to wrong answers, in a timed interface that matches the real exam. Every question comes with a worked solution, and your result breaks the score down topic by topic so you can see where the marks were lost.
Duration
120 mins
Questions
150 MCQs
Total Marks
200 pts
Negative
-0.44 per wrong
Topics Covered in This Paper
Sample Questions
Q1.The earliest occurrence of the mantra famous as Gayatri Mantra is found in which of the following texts?
- ABhagwad Gita
- BAtharva Ved
- CRig Veda
- DManusmriti
Q2.Who among the following was the last to be initiated into his religion by Gautama Buddha?
- AAanada
- BSariputta
- CMoggalana
- DSubhadda
Q3.'Sita' in the Mauryan period means -
- Aa Goddess
- Ba religious section
- Crevenue from state land
- Dbarren land
Before you begin
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Each correct answer carries +1.33 marks.
Each wrong answer carries -0.44 marks.
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Disclaimer: The questions provided here are extracted and digitized from previous year papers using automated processes. They may contain typographical errors, formatting issues, or minor variations from the actual examination paper. While we have done our best to verify the accuracy of the official answer keys, discrepancies may occasionally exist. Please refer to the official commission website for the most authentic paper.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many questions are in the UPPSC Prelims 2013: General Studies Paper 1 previous year paper?
- This paper has 150 multiple-choice questions carrying 200 marks in total, to be attempted in 120 minutes.
- Is the UPPSC Prelims 2013: General Studies Paper 1 previous year paper free to attempt?
- Yes. You can attempt the full paper online for free on AI Test Planet, and see your score and correct answers immediately after submitting.
- Does this paper have negative marking?
- Yes, marks are deducted for wrong answers, mirroring the actual UPPSC marking scheme. Unanswered questions carry no penalty.
- Are solutions and explanations available?
- Yes. After you submit, every question shows the correct answer with a step-by-step explanation, along with a topic-wise breakdown of your performance.
- Which year is this UPPSC paper from?
- This is the 2013 paper. You can attempt other years of the same exam from the UPPSC papers page.