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UPPSC Subject-wise Online Practice
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Reading the syllabus is not the same as being ready for it. The UPPSC prelims paper (General Studies Paper I has 150 questions for 200 marks in 2 hours) rewards candidates who have answered thousands of questions and learned from their mistakes. This page maps every prelims subject to free practice pages on LearnFrenzy, so you can practise topic by topic with explanations.
How to use this page: pick one subject a day, finish 30–50 questions on it, read every explanation (even for the questions you got right) and note the facts you did not know. Once a week, take the timed UPPSC Uttar Pradesh GK Test or the UPPSC Prelims Mock Test.
Subject-wise practice map
The share column is an approximate guide from recent papers. It changes from year to year, so treat it as a planning aid, not a promise.
| Subject | What is asked | Approx. share | Practise on LearnFrenzy |
|---|---|---|---|
| History & National Movement | Ancient, medieval and modern India; freedom struggle with UP events (Meerut 1857, Chauri Chaura, Kakori) | 20–25 questions | Indian History |
| Indian & World Geography | Physical, social and economic geography of India, UP and the world | 20–25 questions | Indian Geography, World Geography |
| Polity & Governance | Constitution, Panchayati Raj, public policy, rights issues | 15–20 questions | Indian Polity |
| Economic & Social Development | Planning, budget, poverty, inclusion, demographics, schemes | 15–20 questions | Indian Economy |
| General Science & Environment | Everyday science, biology, ecology, biodiversity, climate change | 20–25 questions | General Science |
| Current Events & UP-specific | National and international events, UP schemes and personalities | 15–25 questions | Basic General Knowledge |
| CSAT (Paper II) | Comprehension, reasoning, Class 10 maths, general English and general Hindi | Qualifying (33%) | Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning |
Uttar Pradesh GK: the subject that decides the merit list
Most candidates prepare national General Studies the same way, so the questions on Uttar Pradesh are often what separates the selected from the rest. Practise them separately:
- Take the UPPSC Uttar Pradesh GK Test – 25 timed questions on the state's history, geography, economy, culture and administration, each with an explanation.
- Keep a one-page note for Uttar Pradesh: districts and divisions, rivers and dams, national parks, famous personalities, festivals, folk art and the state's flagship schemes.
- Read the state budget and economic survey highlights every year – figures from them are asked directly.
CSAT / aptitude paper
Paper II (CSAT) has 100 questions for 200 marks and is qualifying – you need at least 33%. Do not skip it: every year some candidates with a good General Studies score are eliminated because they missed the qualifying mark in the aptitude paper.
- Quantitative Aptitude – percentage, ratio, averages, time & work, speed & distance, interest
- Data Interpretation – tables, bar and pie charts
- Verbal Reasoning – series, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense
- Logical Reasoning – statements and conclusions, syllogisms
- Reading Comprehension – passages with inference questions
A weekly practice routine
| Day | Practice | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | History and art & culture | 40 questions |
| Tuesday | Polity and governance | 40 questions |
| Wednesday | Geography and environment | 40 questions |
| Thursday | Economy and General Science | 40 questions |
| Friday | Uttar Pradesh GK and current affairs | 40 questions |
| Saturday | Aptitude and reasoning | 30 questions, timed |
| Sunday | Full mock test + review of the week's mistakes | 1 mock |
How to review your mistakes
- Sort every wrong answer into one of three types: did not know the fact, knew it but misread the question, or guessed.
- Write facts you did not know in a short notebook by subject – revise it every Sunday.
- For misreads, slow down on words such as "not", "incorrect" and "only" – they cost more marks than difficult questions do.
- For guesses, track how often an educated guess (after removing two options) was right. That tells you how much risk to take in the real exam, where wrong answers cost one-third of the marks for that question.
UPPSC tip: UPPSC repeats themes more than most commissions: Uttar Pradesh art and culture, the 1857 revolt in UP, rivers of UP and the state's schemes appear almost every year. After every practice session, add the UP facts you missed to a separate notebook.
Next steps
- Take the timed UPPSC Prelims Mock Test 1 to see where you stand.
- Read the UPPSC Previous Year Question Papers guide to see which topics come back every year.
- Follow the UPPSC Preparation Strategy for a month-by-month plan.