UPPSC Prelims 2025: General Studies Paper 1 (PYQ) - Previous Year Paper
The UPPSC Prelims 2025 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 2025. 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
Sample Questions
Q1.Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The interior part of Australia is desert and semi-desert. Reason (R): Northern Australia is situated in the temperate zone. Select the correct answer from the code given below:
- ABoth (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
- B(A) is false, but (R) is true
- C(A) is true, but (R) is false
- DBoth (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Q2.Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): India is the second largest mobile gaming market in the world. Reason (R): There are more than 950 million internet users in India. Select the correct answer from the code given below:
- ABoth (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
- B(A) is false, but (R) is true
- C(A) is true, but (R) is false
- DBoth (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Q3.Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Babur wrote Tuzk-e-Babri in Chagatai Turki. Reason (R): Turki was the official language of the Mughal Court. Select the correct answer from the code given below:
- ABoth (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
- B(A) is false, but (R) is true
- C(A) is true, but (R) is false
- DBoth (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many questions are in the UPPSC Prelims 2025: 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 2025: 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 2025 paper. You can attempt other years of the same exam from the UPPSC papers page.