Your Total Savings ₹50000 When was the official UPSC Prelims 2023 answer key released?
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released the official answer key for the Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2023 on May 9, 2024, which was conducted on May 28, 2023. The answer keys are available on the official UPSC website under the 'Examinations' section.
How can I download the UPSC Prelims 2023 answer key?
To download the UPSC Prelims 2023 answer key, visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in. Go to the 'Examinations' tab and select 'Answer Keys.' From the list, choose 'Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2023' to access the answer keys for both General Studies Paper I and CSAT Paper II. The answer keys are provided in PDF format for all sets (A, B, C, and D).
Is there negative marking in the UPSC Prelims, and how is it calculated?
Yes, the UPSC Prelims marking scheme has negative marking for incorrect answers. In General Studies Paper I, each incorrect answer leads to a deduction of 0.66 marks. In CSAT Paper II, there is a negative marking of 0.83 marks for every incorrect answer. Unanswered questions do not attract any penalty.
What was the cutoff score for the UPSC Prelims 2023?
The cutoff score for the General category in the UPSC Prelims 2023 was 75.41 marks in General Studies Paper I. For CSAT Paper II, which is qualifying in nature, candidates had to secure a minimum of 66.66 marks (33% of 200) to qualify.
Were there any questions dropped from the UPSC Prelims 2023 answer key?
Yes, the UPSC dropped one question from the General Studies Paper I in the 2023 Prelims. This question pertained to a constitutional amendment related to Fundamental Rights. In the official answer key, this question is marked with an 'X,' indicating its exclusion from the final evaluation. Such omissions typically occur when a question is found to be ambiguous or flawed.
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