UPPSC PCS Prelims 2025 Exam Analysis (OUT) Highlights: Check Students & Experts Reactions, Answer Key, Expected Cutoff Here

Q. Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?

Select the correct answer from the code given below:
Code:
(a) Only 1 and 2
(b) Only 2, 3 and 4
(c) Only 1, 2 and 3
(d) Only 1

Answer: (b) Only 2, 3 and 4

Explanation:
Raniganj (West Bengal), Ramgarh (Jharkhand), and Talcher (Odisha) are major coalfields, while Maolong in Arunachal Pradesh is not a significant coal-producing area.

Q. As per the India State of Forest Report 2023, which of the following districts in Uttar Pradesh had forest cover more than 20% of their total area?

1. Bahraich

2. Chandauli

3. Shravasti

Select the correct answer from the code given below:

Code:

(a) 1 and 2
(b) Only 3
(c) 2 and 3
(d) Only 1

Answer: (a) 1 and 2

Explanation:
According to the India State of Forest Report 2023, Bahraich and Chandauli districts of Uttar Pradesh recorded forest cover exceeding 20% of their geographical area.

Consider the following events and arrange them in correct chronological order.

1. Poona Pact

2. End of Civil Disobedience Movement

3. Gandhi-Irwin Pact

4. Second Round Table Conference

Select the correct answer from the code given below:
Code:

(a) 3, 4, 2, 1
(b) 4, 3, 1, 2
(c) 4, 3, 2, 1
(d) 3, 4, 1, 2

Answer: (a) 3, 4, 2, 1

Explanation:
Gandhi-Irwin Pact (March 1931) was followed by the Second Round Table Conference (September–December 1931). The Civil Disobedience Movement ended in 1934, and the Poona Pact was signed in 1932.

A total of 11,112 candidates applied for the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) State/Upper Subordinate Services Preliminary Examination 2025 and Assistant Conservator of Forests/Range Forest Officer Services Examination 2025 in Bulandshahr. Of these, 3,923 appeared for the exam, while 7,189 were absent.

The candidates should note that the UPPSC PCS Prelims 2025 answer key will be released by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission within a week.

The UPPSC PCS Prelims 2025 Answer Key PDF is available below. The candidates can check the UPPSC Prelims Answer Key 2025 HERE.

 Q. Consider the tenure of the following Presidents of India and arrange them in correct chronological order starting from carliest to the last.

Q. Find the smallest perfect square divisible by 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8.

(a) 2500 (b) 360 (c) 1200 (d) 900

Answer: (d) 900

The smallest perfect square divisible by 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8 is 900. 

Q. Which one number is like the given number set?

Given set: 363, 489, 579

(a) 471 

(b) 562 

(c) 382 

(d) 281

Answer: (b) 562

Explanation:
Each number in the set increases both digits and sum pattern. 562 follows the same increasing pattern as 363 → 489 → 579.

Q. How many times from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. are the hands of a clock at right angles?

(a) 10 

(b) 6 

(c) 11 

(d) 9

Answer: (a) 10

Explanation:
Clock hands form a right angle twice every hour. From 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. (6 hours), 6 × 2 = 12, but 2 instances at 10 p.m. are not counted, so total 10 times.

Q. Choose the correct preposition for given blank in the idiom.

Cry split milk.

(a) over

(b) at

(c) upon

(d) on

Answer: (a) over

Explanation:
The idiom is “Cry over spilled milk,” meaning to regret something that cannot be changed.

Q. What does nefarious mean?

(a) Very fearful

(b) Morally bad

(c) Extremely wealthy

(d) Honest

Answer: (b) Morally bad

Explanation:
“Nefarious” describes actions or behavior that are wicked, immoral, or criminal in nature.

Out of 80 questions, 25 were from Hindi, 10 from Communication and Interpersonal Skills, 20–25 from Math and Reasoning, and the remaining from english & Decision Making, reflecting balanced coverage.

Candidates and experts described UPPCS CSAT Paper 2 as easy to moderate, with straightforward reasoning, basic quantitative questions, and predictable patterns, allowing well-prepared aspirants to attempt most questions confidently.

In CSAT Paper 2, Mirror Image and Missing Numbers questions are highly frequent. 

The UPPSC Prelims exam 2025 today in two sessions. The candidates can get here the Exam Analysis, UPPSC Prelims Answer Key and expected cutoff.

Question: Which of the following events took place in the year 1911?

1. Partition of Bengal revoked

2. Transfer of capital from Calcutta to Delhi

3. Lucknow Pact between Congress and Muslim League

Options:

(a) 1 and 2
(b) Only 3
(c) 2 and 3
(d) Only 1

Answer: (a) 1 and 2

-The year 1911 was significant in Indian history. The British government revoked the Partition of Bengal, which had been implemented in 1905, in response to widespread nationalist protests. This marked an important victory for the Indian freedom movement.

-In the same year, the capital of British India was transferred from Calcutta to Delhi, announced during the Delhi Durbar. The Lucknow Pact, however, was signed later in 1916, not 1911. These events reflect political adjustments by the British to maintain control while addressing Indian aspirations.

The UPPSC mentioned the marks assigned to each question in the official notification. As per the official exam pattern, the marks assigned to each question is as follows.

Question: With reference to creation of new All India Service, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. In the national interest, the Rajya Sabha can pass a resolution for creation of new All India Service.

2. The resolution for creation of new All India Service must be passed by the Rajya Sabha by two-third majority of the total members of the house.

Options:

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A. 1 only

The Rajya Sabha can initiate the creation of a new All India Service by passing a resolution in the national interest, but the required majority is two-thirds of members present and voting, not total membership. This distinction is crucial for constitutional accuracy.

UPPCS Preliminary Paper 2 will start at 2:30 PM and end at 4:30 PM. 

Which of the following languages is/are NOT included in the Eighth Schedule of Indian Constitution ?

1. Nepali
2. Dogri
3. Bodo 
4. Bhojpuri

Answer 4 - Bhojpuri

Match List - I with List - II and choose the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

List - I (Lok Sabha)              List - II (Lok Sabha Speaker)
A. 11th Lok Sabha                     1. Om Birla 
B. 12th Lok Sabha                     2. P. A. Sangma 
C. 14th Lok Sabha                     3. Somnath
D. 17th Lok Sabha                     4. G.M.C. Balyogi

Ans:

A. 11th Lok Sabha  -   2. P. A. Sangma 

B. 12th Lok Sabha -    4. G.M.C. Balyogi

C. 14th Lok Sabha -    3. Somnath

D. 17th Lok Sabha -    1. Om Birla

The candidates who appeared in the UPPSC PCS Prelims Exam 2025 shared that the UPPCS Prelims exam General Studies Paper 1 was moderate with some difficult questions.

The schedules were asked in the UPPSC Prelims question paper.

Q. Consider the following Election Reforms in India and arrange them in correct chronological order starting from earliest to the last. 

1. Voters photo identity card
2. Electronic voting machine
3. Voter verifiable paper audit trail
4. NOTА 

Correct answer

Electronic voting machine - Voters photo identity card - Voter verifiable paper audit trail - NOTА 

Q. With reference to the 'Vice-President of India', which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The Vice-President is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

2. The Vice-President is a member of the Rajya Sabha.

Answer: 1 only

Explanation: The Vice-President of India serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. However, the Vice-President is not a member of the Rajya Sabha and does not vote except in the case of a tie.

Q. Match List - I with List - II and choose the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

List - I  (Committees of Constituent Assembly)

A. Union Constitution Committee
B. Rules of Procedure Committee
C. Drafting Committee
D. Fundamental Rights Sub-committee

List-II (Leader)

1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad

2. J. B. Kripalani

3. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

4. Jawaharlal Nehru

Answer 

A. Union Constitution Committee - Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Rules of Procedure Committee - Dr. Rajendra Prasad

C. Drafting Committee - Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

D. Fundamental Rights Sub-committee - Jawaharlal Nehru

The section-wise analysis of UPPSC PCS Prelims 2025 shows a moderate overall difficulty with some challenging questions in polity, history, and geography.

Q. 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 net users in India.

Select the correct answer from the code given below:

Code:

(a) Both (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

(d) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Answer: (a) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

Explanation: India is indeed the second largest mobile gaming market in the world, and it has more than 950 million internet users. However, the large number of net users alone does not fully explain why India ranks second in mobile gaming, as other factors like smartphone penetration, gaming app adoption, and market growth also contribute.

Match List-1 with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:

List-1 (Mission)
A. Chandrayaan-3
B. Aditya L1
C. INSAT-3DS
D. RLV-LEX-01

List-II (Date of Launch)

1. 02 September 2023

2. 17 February 2024

3. 14 July 2023

4. 02 April 2023

(a) 1 3 4 2
(b) 3 1 2 4
(c) 3 1 4 2
(d) 1 3 2 4

Answer: (c) 3 1 4 2

Explanation:

Chandrayaan-3 was launched on 14 July 2023 - 3

Aditya L1 was launched on 02 September 2023 -1

INSAT-3DS was launched on 02 April 2023 - 4

RLV-LEX-01 was launched on 17 February 2024 -2

Q: With reference to 'Silver articles', which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Silver articles turn black after some time when exposed to air.

2. It happens due to coating of silver sulphide.

Select the correct answer from the code given below: Code:

(a) Only 2

(b) Neither 1 nor 2

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Only 1

Explanation:
Both statements are correct. Silver reacts with sulfur compounds in the air, forming silver sulphide, which appears as a black coating on the surface of silver articles over time.

Candidates were surprised as UPPSC GS Paper 1 2025 featured more questions from economy, environment, and geography compared to previous years, marking a notable shift in the paper’s focus areas.

One question asked which work was not written by Kalidas, with options including Meghadut, Raghuvansham, and Shringar Shatak.

Another question asked which words were added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Amendment, with options: Socialist, Secularism, Sovereign, and Republic.

The General Studies exam was held in the morning session. A total of 150 questions were to be attempted, each with four multiple-choice options. One-third negative marking applied for incorrect answers.

UPPSC GS Paper 1 2025 included statement-type assertion-reason questions on the Himalaya’s climate and vegetation, requiring candidates to analyze cause-effect relationships and understand ecological patterns.

The UPPSC GS Paper 1 2025 featured questions on nuclear power plants, focusing on their names, locations, and key features, testing candidates’ knowledge of India’s energy infrastructure.

UPPSC GS Paper 1 2025 included questions from current affairs on the Jnanpith Award, asking about both the first-ever recipient and the most recent awardee.

Many candidates and experts observed that the UPPSC GS Paper 1 2025 had a significant number of statement-based and chronological questions, making it crucial to focus on concepts and timelines.

Based on previous UPPSC PCS Prelims trends and expert analysis, here’s a likely estimation for the 2025 exam (out of 200 marks for GS Paper 1 + optional or total score basis may vary):

-General (UR): 125–130

-OBC: 120–125

-SC: 110–115

-ST: 100–105

-EWS: 120–125

Rationale: Experts considered the moderate difficulty of GS Paper 1, distribution of questions, and historical cutoffs from 2019–2024. The paper had balanced questions from history, geography, polity, UP GK, and current affairs.

Note: This is not an official update. The analysis mentioned above is based on expert reviews from a premier coaching institute and reflects their assessment of the UPPSC GS Paper 1 2025.

 UPPSC Prelims GS Paper 1 included around 6–7 questions from Uttar Pradesh Special GK, covering state geography, culture, government schemes, and recent developments.

Students reported that out of 150 questions in the UPPSC Prelims GS Paper 1, around 25-26  were based on current affairs, focusing on national events, government schemes, and reports.

The UPPSC PCS exam is conducted in two shifts on a single day; the morning shift starts at 9:30 am and concludes at 11:30 am and the second shift is from 2:30 pm to 4:30. Check the table below for UPPSC PCS exam shift timings.

Candidates found the UPPSC Prelims 2025 GS Paper 1 to be moderate in difficulty, with balanced questions from current affairs, history, and environment. Many termed it concept-based yet manageable.

The UPPSC Prelims GS Paper 1 exam is now over. Stay with us for the latest student and expert reactions, along with a detailed exam analysis.

The UPPSC Prelims GS Paper 1 exam, which began at 9:30 am, is now about to end at 11:30 am across all designated examination centres.

Yes, candidates should note that negative marking is a feature in the UPPSC Preliminary Exam. This provision was introduced to reduce the tendency for guesswork in the UPPCS Preliminary Exam.

The first shift of the UPPSC PCS Prelims Exam 2025 is currently being conducted at various centres across Uttar Pradesh. GS Paper 1 began at 9:30 AM and will continue till 11:30 AM.

The Appeared candidates will get here the UPPSC Prelims 2025 General Studies Exam Analysis soon after the first shift which will be over by 11.30.

The UPPSC PCS prelims exam 2025 started on time as per the schedule mentioned in the official admit card. 

The UPPSC has announced 200 vacancies for the 2025 Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) examination.

The General Studies papers for the UPPSC Prelims exam on October 12, 2025, ended at 4:30 PM. The exam was conducted in two shift

 In the UPPSC prelims exam, the Commission ask the questions from the fundamental five subjects and the current affairs only. Theses subjects are

-History of India & Indian National Movement

-India and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic geography of India and the World

-Indian Polity and Governance

-Economic and Social Development

-General Science

The candidates can see below the UPPSC prelims expected cutoff.

The official cutoff will be released by the Commission after the conclusion of exam process.

Yes, the UPPSC Preliminary Exam is only qualifying. The Commission conducts the preliminary exam to select candidates for the main exam. Marks obtained in the preliminary exam are not valid for any other stage of the exam.

Candidates should note that the UPPSC Preliminary Exam 2025 will begin at 9:30 AM at the designated exam centers. Candidates are advised to reach their exam centers by 9:00 AM. The entrance exam center is the subject of the administration.

The candidates will get here the UPPSC Prelims 2025 General Studies Exam Analysis soon after the first shift which will be over by 11.30.