{"id":1442,"date":"2024-06-27T09:39:51","date_gmt":"2024-06-27T09:39:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/?p=1442"},"modified":"2024-06-27T10:40:29","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T10:40:29","slug":"upsc-prelims-exam-analysis-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/upsc-prelims-exam-analysis-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Prelims Exam Analysis 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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2024\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/upsc-prelims-exam-analysis-2024\/#Last_5_Years_UPSC_Prelims_Trend_Analysis\" >Last 5 Years UPSC Prelims Trend Analysis<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/upsc-prelims-exam-analysis-2024\/#Subject-wise_Distribution\" >Subject-wise Distribution:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/upsc-prelims-exam-analysis-2024\/#Emphasis_on_Current_Affairs\" >Emphasis on Current Affairs:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/upsc-prelims-exam-analysis-2024\/#Analytical_and_Conceptual_Clarity\" >Analytical and Conceptual Clarity:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/upsc-prelims-exam-analysis-2024\/#Environmental_and_Ecological_Topics\" >Environmental and Ecological Topics:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/upsc-prelims-exam-analysis-2024\/#Role_of_Technology_and_Science\" >Role of Technology and Science:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/upsc-prelims-exam-analysis-2024\/#Impact_of_Government_Policies\" >Impact of Government Policies:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/upsc-prelims-exam-analysis-2024\/#Dynamic_Nature_of_UPSC_Preparation\" >Dynamic Nature of UPSC Preparation:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>UPSC Prelims Exam Analysis 2024:\u00a0<\/strong>Our specialists have offered an in-depth analysis of the question paper following the conclusion of the UPSC Prelims exam. The UPSC GS Paper 2024 Analysis indicated that the exam&#8217;s difficulty was deemed to be moderate. An examination of the UPSC Prelims usually reveals a well-rounded set of questions covering a range of topics.<\/p>\n<p>Approximately 13 to 14 statement-type questions covering topics including politics, economy, environment, and current affairs made up the majority of the question paper. In keeping with the candidates&#8217; relief, this year&#8217;s UPSC CSAT exam 2024 was simpler than last year&#8217;s 2023 question paper.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Prelims_Exam_Analysis_2024\"><\/span><strong>UPSC Prelims Exam Analysis 2024<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For the GS paper, the UPSC Prelims Subject-Wise Analysis 2024 is accessible. For every paper of the UPSC CSE Prelims 2024, Our experts will make available the unofficial answer key, subject-wise exam analysis, and good attempt. Below will be an update to the UPSC Prelims Analysis 2024 for Papers 1 (GS) and 2 (CSAT):<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Prelims_Analysis_2024_GS_Paper\"><\/span><b>UPSC Prelims Analysis 2024 GS Paper<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The UPSC Prelims GS Paper, usually called Paper 1, took place from the 9:30 to 11:00 AM morning shift. There were one hundred mixed, somewhat difficult questions in all. The main topics of the UPSC Prelims question paper were current affairs, geography, and manners. With its return to the previous pattern and tendency towards ease, this year&#8217;s GS paper has given the students some respite.<\/p>\n<p>The table below provides a detailed analysis of the question paper, including the precise level of difficulty and the types of questions asked.<\/p>\n<div class=\"specl\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\"><b>UPSC Prelims Analysis 2024 GS Paper<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Subjects<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Total Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Difficulty Level<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Type<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polity<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy to Moderate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application Based<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Economy<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application Based<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">History<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate to Difficult<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Static<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Science &amp; Technology<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application Based<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geography<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy to Moderate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Static<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application Based<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current Affairs \/Misc.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy to Moderate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application Based<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Total<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>100<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Moderate<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Mostly Application Based<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Prelims_Analysis_2024_CSAT\"><\/span><b>UPSC Prelims Analysis 2024 CSAT<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>2:30 PM to 4:30 PM was the afternoon shift for the UPSC Prelims CSAT 2024 paper. Candidates had to complete 80 questions from the RC, Reasoning, and Numerical Ability sections totaling 200 marks. The goal for this work is to receive a grade higher than 33%. The table below shows the distribution of questions and their level of difficulty:<\/p>\n<div class=\"specl\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\"><b>UPSC Prelims Analysis 2024 CSAT<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Subjects<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Total Number of Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Good Attempt<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Difficulty Level<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reasoning Ability<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35-40<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21-26<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reading Comprehension<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22-24<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14-17<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Numerical Ability<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23-25<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15-18<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Total<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>80<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>50-61<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Moderate<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Subject_Wise_UPSC_Prelims_Exam_Analysis_2024\"><\/span><b>Subject Wise UPSC Prelims Exam Analysis 2024\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is essential to comprehend the quantity of questions posed in every section and the relative importance of each subject by referring to the Subject Wise UPSC Prelims Analysis 2024. This aids in creating a study plan tailored to the exam&#8217;s requirements. According to the UPSC GS Paper 2024 analysis, the level of difficulty of this year&#8217;s paper was moderate. This is the analysis of the UPSC Prelims 2024 question paper by subject:<\/p>\n<div class=\"specl\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><b> Subject Wise UPSC Prelims Analysis 2024<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Subject<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Analysis<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Polity<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC included around 20 easy questions from the Polity sections and only 3-4 were challenging (e.g., Seventh Schedule, Nari Shakti Bill).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>History<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fewer questions this year, mostly from Ancient History and two from Modern History. Questions were on the difficult side with depth similar to previous years.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Geography<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More conceptual and GK-based questions, similar to last year. Easy overall, except for those with Geography optional.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Economy<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy to moderate difficulty with conceptual and awareness-based questions focusing on banking operations.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Current Affairs<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Easy to moderate difficulty and questions were mostly based on events from the previous year. Four questions on government schemes.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Environment<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greater focus on species-based questions. Overall this section was moderately difficult. Included awareness and GK-based questions.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Science<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fewer questions, ranging from easy to moderate. Focus on basic concepts and current affairs. Moderate difficulty.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Last_5_Years_UPSC_Prelims_Trend_Analysis\"><\/span><b>Last 5 Years UPSC Prelims Trend Analysis<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Analyzing the trends of the UPSC Preliminary Examination over the last five years provides insights into the evolving nature of the exam and the focus areas for candidates. Here\u2019s a brief trend analysis based on the topics and patterns observed:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Subject-wise_Distribution\"><\/span><strong>Subject-wise Distribution:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>General Studies Paper I<\/strong>: The distribution of questions across various subjects like History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science &amp; Technology, Environment, and Current Affairs has remained fairly consistent.<\/li>\n<li><strong>General Studies Paper II (CSAT)<\/strong>: This paper focuses on aptitude and comprehension skills, with a standard set of questions on comprehension, logical reasoning, quantitative aptitude, and decision-making.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Emphasis_on_Current_Affairs\"><\/span><strong>Emphasis on Current Affairs:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Increasing Focus<\/strong>: There has been a noticeable increase in the number of questions related to current affairs across all subjects. This trend emphasizes the importance of staying updated with current events and issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Analytical_and_Conceptual_Clarity\"><\/span><strong>Analytical and Conceptual Clarity:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Shift towards Conceptual Understanding<\/strong>: Questions have moved away from rote memorization towards testing candidates&#8217; analytical and conceptual understanding of various topics.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interdisciplinary Approach<\/strong>: Questions often require candidates to apply knowledge from multiple subjects to analyze and answer effectively.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Environmental_and_Ecological_Topics\"><\/span><strong>Environmental and Ecological Topics:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rising Importance<\/strong>: Environmental and ecological topics have gained prominence, reflecting global concerns and India&#8217;s commitment to sustainable development goals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Role_of_Technology_and_Science\"><\/span><strong>Role of Technology and Science:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Integration of Technology<\/strong>: Increasing questions on the impact of technology and science on society, governance, and economy indicate the need for candidates to understand these intersections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_of_Government_Policies\"><\/span><strong>Impact of Government Policies:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Policy-Oriented Questions<\/strong>: There has been an increase in questions related to government policies, schemes, and their implementation. Understanding these is crucial for candidates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dynamic_Nature_of_UPSC_Preparation\"><\/span><strong>Dynamic Nature of UPSC Preparation:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Adaptability<\/strong>: The UPSC exam&#8217;s unpredictability necessitates an adaptable preparation strategy that balances traditional subjects with current affairs and evolving topics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Read Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span> UPSC Prelims Exam Analysis 2024:\u00a0Our specialists have offered an in-depth analysis of the question paper following the conclusion of the UPSC Prelims exam. The UPSC GS Paper 2024 Analysis indicated that the exam&#8217;s difficulty was deemed to be moderate. 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