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UPSC IFOS General Studies Paper I Syllabus

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7
Topics
21
Sub-topics
200
Marks

General Studies Paper I is one of 32 sections in the UPSC IFOS syllabus. It has 7 topics and 21 sub-topics, tested in Preliminary Examination (200 marks). Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination Paper I: objective multiple-choice questions, 200 marks, 2 hours. One-third of a question's marks is deducted for each wrong answer. Prelims marks only decide who qualifies for the Main Examination..

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UPSC IFOS General Studies Paper I: topic-wise syllabus

  1. 1

    Current Events

    • Current events of national importance
    • Current events of international importance
  2. 2

    History of India and Indian National Movement

    • History of India
    • Indian National Movement
  3. 3

    Indian and World Geography

    • Physical geography of India and the World
    • Social geography of India and the World
    • Economic geography of India and the World
  4. 4

    Indian Polity and Governance

    • Constitution
    • Political system
    • Panchayati Raj
    • Public policy
    • Rights issues
  5. 5

    Economic and Social Development

    • Sustainable development
    • Poverty
    • Inclusion
    • Demographics
    • Social sector initiatives
  6. 6

    Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change

    General issues that do not require subject specialisation.

    • Environmental ecology
    • Biodiversity
    • Climate change
  7. 7

    General Science

    • General Science

Frequently asked questions

What topics are in the UPSC IFOS General Studies Paper I syllabus?

General Studies Paper I for UPSC IFOS has 7 topics: Current Events, History of India and Indian National Movement, Indian and World Geography, Indian Polity and Governance, Economic and Social Development, Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change and General Science, with 21 sub-topics in all.

How many questions come from General Studies Paper I in UPSC IFOS?

A share of the paper (200 marks) in Preliminary Examination. Always check the latest notification, as numbers can change.

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