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Source: UPSC Civil Services Examination notice — Preliminary scheme (2026)
Civil Services Examination for IAS, IPS, IFS and other Group A services.
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200
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2h
Time
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100 questions · 200 marks · 2h
General Studies
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Source: UPSC Civil Services Examination notice — Preliminary scheme (2026)
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