ForumIAS announcing GS Foundation Program for UPSC CSE 2025-26 from 19 April. Click Here for more information.
ForumIAS Answer Writing Focus Group (AWFG) for Mains 2024 commencing from 24th June 2024. The Entrance Test for the program will be held on 28th April 2024 at 9 AM. To know more about the program visit: https://forumias.com/blog/awfg2024
The much-awaited UPSC Mains 2023 GS 1 Question Paper is out. You can download the questions paper from the following link. Go through the questions and analyze your preparation as per the trend.
UPSC MAINS 2023 GS 1 Question Paper PDF
UPSC has already conducted the essay examination yesterday, and today it is conducting the GS Paper 1 and GS Paper 2. GS Paper 1 has been conducted in the first session.
| For UPSC Mains 2023 Essay Paper – Click Here |
About GS Paper 1 of UPSC Mains
The General Studies Paper 1 (GS 1) of the UPSC Mains exam primarily focuses on the areas of Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society. The syllabus encompasses a wide range of topics, including ancient, medieval, and modern Indian history, world history, Indian society, and its diversity, as well as the physical geography of India and the world.
To read detailed syllabus – click Here
Why aspirants should go through UPSC Mains 2023 GS 1 Question Paper PDF?
Understanding the Pattern: Familiarizing oneself with the format and types of questions asked helps in understanding the examination pattern. This can aid in better preparation and strategy formulation.
Identifying Important Topics: By analyzing the frequency of questions from various topics, aspirants can gauge which areas are more important and which ones are less emphasized. This can help in prioritizing topics during preparation.
Practice writing answers to enhance your answer-writing skills.
Remember, every question is an opportunity to showcase your knowledge and analytical skills. So, go through the paper, understand the demands of the questions, and prepare accordingly.
UPSC CSE Main exam 2023 schedule
| Date | Forenoon session | Afternoon session |
| September 16 | Paper -II General Studies-I | Paper-III General Studies-II |
| September 17 | Paper -IV General Studies-III | Paper -V General Studies-IV |
| September 23 | Paper- A Indian Language | Paper B English |
| September 24 | Paper-VI Optional Subject paper-1 | Paper-VII Optional Subject Paper -2 |
If you are looking for previous mains question papers – click here
