About this practice set
Science & Technology PYQs — 50 Q is a 50-question timed practice set with negative marking, designed to match the UPSC Civil Services Prelims pattern. It focuses on Science & Tech, Science & Technology.
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: 60 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.