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UPPSC Prelims 2021: General Studies Paper 1 (PYQ) - Previous Year Paper

The UPPSC Prelims 2021 General Studies Paper 1 is a Previous Year Question paper from the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services examination. This paper tested aspirants on Indian Polity, History, Geography, Economy, General Science, and Current Affairs relevant to 2021. With 150 multiple-choice questions carrying 200 marks in 120 minutes, it requires strategic time management and strong conceptual clarity. Practicing this PYQ on AI Test Planet helps you understand UPPSC's question patterns, frequently tested topics, and the difficulty level (rated Medium) so you can calibrate your preparation for upcoming UPPSC exams.

Duration

120 mins

Questions

150 MCQs

Total Marks

200 pts

Negative

-0.44 per wrong

Topics Covered in This Paper

Polity
29 Qs19%
Geography
25 Qs17%
Science
23 Qs15%
Current Affairs
23 Qs15%
History
16 Qs11%
Uttar Pradesh GK
11 Qs7%
Environment
11 Qs7%
Economy
9 Qs6%
Miscellaneous
3 Qs2%

Sample Questions

Q1.In which State of India is the Harappan Civilization site Mandi Situated?

  • AGujarat
  • BHaryana
  • CRajasthan
  • DUttar Pradesh

Q2.Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?

  • ARishabhanath - Ashtapad
  • BVasupujya - Sammedashikhar
  • CNeminath - Urjayanta
  • DMahavira - Pavapuri

Q3.With reference to the Satavahana Rulers which of the following statement/s is/are true? 1. The Satavahana Kings were the nurtures of Prakrit languages. 2. Public aspect of the arts got more encouragement during the satavahana period. Select the correct answer using the given below.

  • AOnly 1
  • BBoth 1 and 2
  • COnly 2
  • DNeither 1 nor 2

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FAQ

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are in the UPPSC Prelims 2021: 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 2021: 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 2021 paper. You can attempt other years of the same exam from the UPPSC papers page.