Your Total Savings ₹50000 When was the official UPSC Prelims 2021 answer key released?
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released the official answer keys for the Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2021 on 2nd June, 2022. This official answer key is available on the official UPSC website under the 'Examinations' section, in the 'Answer Keys' subsection.
How can I download the UPSC Prelims 2021 answer key?
To download the official answer key, visit the UPSC website at upsc.gov.in. Navigate to the 'Examinations' tab, select 'Answer Keys,' and click on the link for 'Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination.' Here, you'll find the PDFs for both General Studies Paper 1 and CSAT, categorized by question paper sets (A, B, C, and D).
Were there any questions dropped in the UPSC Prelims 2021?
Yes, in the General Studies Paper 1 of the UPSC Prelims 2021, question number 10 was dropped from evaluation. As a result, only 99 questions were considered for calculating the marks of the candidates.
Is there negative marking in the UPSC Prelims, and how is it calculated?
Yes, there is negative marking in the UPSC Prelims marking scheme. In General Studies Paper 1, each correct answer awards 2 marks, while an incorrect answer results in a deduction of 0.66 marks. In the CSAT paper, each correct answer gives 2.5 marks, and an incorrect one deducts 0.83 marks. Unanswered questions do not attract any penalty.
Can I challenge the official UPSC Prelims answer key?
No, the UPSC does not provide a mechanism to challenge or raise objections against the official answer key. The answer key is released after the entire examination process is concluded, including the declaration of final results, and is considered final.
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