About this practice set
UPSC Prelims 2021 PYQs is a 100-question timed practice set with negative marking, designed to match the UPSC Civil Services Prelims pattern.
Your answers are saved automatically. You can mark questions for review, come back to them, and submit whenever ready. Once submitted, you’ll see a question-by-question review with the correct answer and explanation where available.
How scoring works
- Correct answer: +2 marks
- Wrong answer: −0.66 marks (0.33 ratio)
- Unanswered: 0 (no penalty)
- Timer: 120 minutes, auto-submit when time runs out
- Questions are shuffled per attempt.
- Option order is shuffled to reduce memorisation.
Frequently asked
Can I pause and resume?
Yes. Your answers and marks-for-review are autosaved on every pick. Close the tab and come back — the test stays active until you submit or the timer expires.
Is this set free?
Yes — free for every signed-in student. You only need a free account to save your score and see the review.
Where do these questions come from?
A mix of past-year UPSC Prelims questions and high-quality practice items curated by our team, tagged by subject and topic.
How many times can I attempt this set?
Unlimited attempts. Each attempt draws a fresh shuffled order and your dashboard tracks every submission.