PYQ • UPSC EPFO2023Medium

UPSC APFC 2023 General Studies: Solved Question Paper (PYQ) - Previous Year Paper

Attempt the full UPSC APFC 2023 General Studies previous year question paper exactly as it was set, from Test Booklet BNYR-B-GNS/75A (Series A). It carries all 120 questions for 300 marks in 120 minutes, with one-third of the marks deducted for a wrong answer, just as in the examination. The paper ranges across General English, Indian Culture and Heritage, Industrial Relations and Labour Laws, Social Security in India and the rest of the Commission's nine-part syllabus, so it doubles as a diagnostic for the labour-law and social-security half that sets EPFO apart from every other central recruitment. Every question here is solved and explained question by question.

Duration

120 mins

Questions

120 MCQs

Total Marks

300 pts

Negative

-0.83 per wrong

Topics Covered in This Paper

General Science and Knowledge of Computer Applications
21 Qs18%
General English
20 Qs17%
Industrial Relations and Labour Laws
17 Qs14%
General Mental Ability and Quantitative Aptitude
15 Qs13%
General Accounting Principles
15 Qs13%
Indian Polity and Economy
14 Qs12%
Indian Culture and Heritage
9 Qs8%
Social Security in India
4 Qs3%
Current Events and Developmental Issues
4 Qs3%
Indian Freedom Struggle
1 Qs1%

Sample Questions

Q1.P : before the judge Q : given that he was clearly innocent R : was incomprehensible S : his decision to plead guilty

  • ASQRP
  • BQPSR
  • CQSPR
  • DSRQP

Q2.P : when your stated principles Q : it is difficult R : are at odds with your ground realities S : to practise what you preach

  • APRSQ
  • BSPRQ
  • CQPRS
  • DQSPR

Q3.P : people in dire need Q : it is a truth universally acknowledged that R : for assistance S : reach out to their friends and family

  • AQPSR
  • BPSRQ
  • CQRPS
  • DRQPS

Before you begin

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Each correct answer carries +2.5 marks.

Each wrong answer carries -0.83 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 UPSC APFC 2023 General Studies: Solved Question Paper previous year paper?
This paper has 120 multiple-choice questions carrying 300 marks in total, to be attempted in 120 minutes.
Is the UPSC APFC 2023 General Studies: Solved Question Paper 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 UPSC EPFO 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 UPSC EPFO paper from?
This is the 2023 paper. You can attempt other years of the same exam from the UPSC EPFO papers page.