Quick answer
UPSC Prelims GS Paper I covers General Studies Paper I (100 questions, 200 marks): 100 questions for 200 marks in 120 minutes. +2 for a correct answer. A wrong answer costs one third of the question's marks (0.66). GS Paper I marks decide the Prelims cutoff.
Section-wise weightage
| Section | Questions | Marks | Share | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies Paper I | 100 | 200 | 100% | 2 hours |
| Total | 100 | 200 | 100% | 120 minutes |
Marking scheme
+2 for a correct answer. A wrong answer costs one third of the question's marks (0.66). GS Paper I marks decide the Prelims cutoff.
On exam day
One 2-hour timer and an OMR-style answer sheet; move freely between questions.
Practise on the real UPSC Prelims pattern
5 full mocks with the same sections, timer and marking. The first one is free.
Questions students ask
What is the UPSC Prelims GS Paper I syllabus 2027?
UPSC Prelims GS Paper I covers General Studies Paper I (100 questions, 200 marks): 100 questions for 200 marks in 120 minutes. +2 for a correct answer. A wrong answer costs one third of the question's marks (0.66). GS Paper I marks decide the Prelims cutoff.
Which section carries the most marks in UPSC Prelims?
Every section carries the same marks: 200 each.
Is there negative marking in UPSC Prelims?
+2 for a correct answer. A wrong answer costs one third of the question's marks (0.66). GS Paper I marks decide the Prelims cutoff.
Where can I practise the UPSC Prelims syllabus topic by topic?
Every section page on RankVyuh lists its topics with short timed tests, and the full mocks cover the whole syllabus in the real UPSC Prelims interface.