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UPSC Civil Service Preliminary August 2014 Examination Pattern

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Paper I : General Studies (GS) – 200 marks – 2 hours

Subject Area	Number of Questions
Environment – General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change – that do not require subject specializationANDGeography – Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World	28
General Science	19
Economics – Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector initiatives, etc.	21
Indian History – History of India and Indian National Movement	15
Indian Politics – Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.	17
Total	100
2 marks allotted per correct answer
Negative Marking: 1/3rd of marks allotted for every question

Paper II : Civil Service Aptitude Test (CSAT) – 200 marks – 2 hours

Subject Area	Number of Questions
Comprehension	24
English Language Comprehension	8
Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability	23
General Mental Ability & Basic Numeracy	19
Decision Making & Interpersonal Skills	6
Total	80
2.5 marks allotted per correct answer
Negative Marking: 1/3rd of marks allotted for every question
No negative marking for questions on Interpersonal Skills and Decision Making

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