{"id":160,"date":"2024-12-17T10:53:16","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T10:53:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=160"},"modified":"2025-10-28T17:23:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T11:53:09","slug":"upsc-prelims-answer-key","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-answer-key\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Prelims Answer Key 2024 GS Paper 1 and GS Paper 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\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\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-answer-key\/#UPSC_Prelims_Answer_Key_2024_for_GS_Paper_1_and_GS_Paper_2\">UPSC Prelims Answer Key 2024 for GS Paper 1 and GS Paper 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-answer-key\/#UPSC_Prelims_Answer_Keys_for_Last_Five-Year_Prelims_Papers\">UPSC Prelims Answer Keys for Last Five-Year Prelims Papers\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-answer-key\/#Types_of_UPSC_Answer_Keys\">Types of UPSC Answer Keys<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-answer-key\/#Significance_of_UPSC_Prelim_Answer_Key\">Significance of UPSC Prelim Answer Key<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-answer-key\/#How_to_Download_the_UPSC_Prelims_Answer_Key\">How to\u00a0 Download the UPSC Prelims Answer Key<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-answer-key\/#Cautions_for_Using_Unofficial_UPSC_Prelims_Answer_Keys\">Cautions for Using Unofficial UPSC Prelims Answer Keys<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-answer-key\/#Challenges_Related_to_Unofficial_UPSC_Prelims_Answer_Keys\">Challenges Related to Unofficial UPSC Prelims Answer Keys<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-answer-key\/#UPSC_Prelims_Answer_Key_FAQs\">UPSC Prelims Answer Key FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>UPSC Preliminary Examination<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the first stage of the Civil Services Examination. After the exam, candidates eagerly await the <\/span><b>UPSC Prelims Answer Key<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which provides the correct responses to all questions asked in General Studies Paper I and General Studies Paper II (CSAT).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we will analyse the UPSC official answer key to help candidates evaluate their performance and score scores before the final results are announced.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Prelims_Answer_Key_2024_for_GS_Paper_1_and_GS_Paper_2\"><\/span><b>UPSC Prelims Answer Key 2024 for GS Paper 1 and GS Paper 2<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UPSC Prelims Exam was held on 16th June 2024, with results expected in 15 days. Candidates can review the question paper and <\/span><b>UPSC Prelims Answer Key 2024<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to analyze their performance and improve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The official <\/span><b>UPSC Official Answer Key<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will be uploaded on the official website after the recruitment process. Till then aspirants can have a look at the unofficial UPSC Prelims Answer Key 2024 PDF of GS Paper 1 and CSAT prepared by our expert team.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>UPSC Prelims Answer Key 2024: General Studies Paper I<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span><b> UPSC Prelims Answer Key 2024<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for General Studies Paper I provides correct answers to all the questions that were asked in the exam to help candidates assess their performance and calculate estimated scores. Candidates can download the official UPSC Prelims 2024 question paper from here- <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/upsc.gov.in\/examinations\/previous-question-papers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPSC Prelims Question Paper 2024<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>UPSC Prelims Answer Key 2024 for General Studies Paper II (CSAT)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UPSC Paper Answer Key consists of two papers and after General Studies Paper I comes the General Studies Paper II (CSAT). The<\/span><b> UPSC Prelims Answer Key<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of General Studies Paper II can help aspirants find the correct answer to quantitative aptitude, reading comprehension, and logical reasoning questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Prelims_Answer_Keys_for_Last_Five-Year_Prelims_Papers\"><\/span><b>UPSC Prelims Answer Keys for Last Five-Year Prelims Papers\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make your UPSC Civil Services preparation more effective, download the official UPSC answer key PDFs for the past five years for both CSAT and General Studies Paper I. These resources will give aspirants a clearer understanding of the exam pattern and help them to practice more effectively. Use the links below to access these valuable resources.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>UPSC Answer Key GS Paper I<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>UPSC Answer Key GS Paper II<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2023<\/b><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1AK-Vi3BBFt--IVpa1aOaetds3MeYr2Qb\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPSC Prelims Answer Key Paper I<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1qC0BkEuo968HJd90ONlGkRQBscVOR54f\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPSC Prelims Answer Key Paper II<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2022<\/b><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1KFfRTNHDdYHOzde5PnlK0462jDUJO2BM\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPSC Prelims Answer Key Paper I<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/14hmrIM5xpITIn-qmXGWIL3x-k8yZ8z3K\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPSC Prelims Answer Key Paper II<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2021<\/b><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1QESjUx8Dw53ymXv1BtHMBfMFlWPpXgb5\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPSC Prelims Answer Key Paper I<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1zgi8OA7EnKUUHjB3cPWNrWTT7FF2X-z1\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPSC Prelims Answer Key Paper II<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2020<\/b><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1ksoA4995z9nGQfD6C7eO6Ld5pgdKw3ON\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPSC Prelims Answer Key Paper I<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1XNpGoD3bqzj_rxzTiDCsX-rmx49PU_Gn\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPSC Prelims Answer Key Paper II<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2019<\/b><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1z579XcAp9LeDhmBxKoSxS2Mha-dGljro\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPSC Prelims Answer Key Paper I<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1MTWbuZhbVMMDNabpCrHEWO-xzBqzf-Lb\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPSC Prelims Answer Key Paper II<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_UPSC_Answer_Keys\"><\/span><b>Types of UPSC Answer Keys<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two types of <\/span><b>UPSC Answer Keys <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for <\/span><b>UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> one is officially released by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) and the other is unofficially released by prominent coaching institutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>UPSC Prelims Official Answer Key<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>UPSC Prelims Unofficial Answer Keys<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is released by UPSC on its official website after the whole examination process, including prelims, mains examination, and interviews, is completed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is considered the most reliable and accurate source for the correct answers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It serves as the final reference for resolving any disputes regarding the questions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is released by coaching institutes and experts soon after the exam.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are useful for immediate analysis but may contain errors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates should use them cautiously and cross-verify later with the official answer key.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_of_UPSC_Prelim_Answer_Key\"><\/span><b>Significance of UPSC Prelim Answer Key<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since UPSC does not release the UPSC Prelims solution officially the UPSC Answer key plays an important role in getting the UPSC prelims solution. This gives an extra edge in the preparation of the UPSC Civil Services.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Coverage of Both Papers: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The answer key answers General Studies Paper I and CSAT Paper II.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Detailed UPSC prelims solution (in unofficial keys):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Coaching institutes often include reasoning for each answer, helping candidates understand complex questions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ease of Access: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both official and unofficial answer keys are made available online.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cut-off Comparison: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comparing their score with the expected cut-off gives candidates a clearer picture of their performance relative to other aspirants.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Score Prediction: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates can calculate their probable scores by matching their answers with the key. This helps in determining whether they are likely to clear the cut-off.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Download_the_UPSC_Prelims_Answer_Key\"><\/span><b>How to\u00a0 Download the UPSC Prelims Answer Key<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates can follow these simple steps to download the official answer key:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Step 1: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the UPSC Website<\/span><b> (<\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.upsc.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>www.upsc.gov.in<\/b><\/a><b>.)<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Step 2: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to the Answer Keys Section and Look for the &#8220;Examination&#8221; or &#8220;Answer Keys&#8221; tab in the menu.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Step 3: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the Relevant Year and Exam and Choose the answer key for the corresponding year&#8217;s preliminary exam.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Step 4: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download the Answer Key, click on the link and save the PDF file to review the answers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" 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style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates should treat these as provisional until the UPSC official answer key is released.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Subjectivity in Questions<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain questions, especially those based on interpretations, may lead to disagreements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The official answer key resolves such disputes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Over Reliance on Cut-offs<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comparing scores with cut-off marks is helpful, but candidates should remember that cut-offs vary every year based on competition and paper difficulty<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenges_Related_to_Unofficial_UPSC_Prelims_Answer_Keys\"><\/span><b>Challenges Related to Unofficial UPSC Prelims Answer Keys<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite their usefulness, UPSC Prelims Answer Keys have certain challenges that candidates should keep in mind while considering UPSC Answer Keys in their exam preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Delayed Release of Official Key: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The official answer key is released only after the final results, leaving candidates dependent on unofficial keys in the meantime.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Errors in Unofficial Keys: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coaching institutes may interpret questions differently, leading to errors in their answer keys.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ambiguity in Certain Questions: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some questions might have multiple valid interpretations, causing confusion among candidates.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Prelims_Answer_Key_FAQs\"><\/span><b>UPSC Prelims Answer Key FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-167 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-167{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-167 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-167{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-167.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-167.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-167.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body 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data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div id=\"eap-preloader-167\" class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-1670\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse1670\" aria-controls=\"collapse1670\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Does UPSC release the UPSC prelims answer key?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse1670\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-167\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-1670\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, it is released after the entire exam cycle is over i.e. after the declaration of the final result.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-1671\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse1671\" aria-controls=\"collapse1671\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How can I check my UPSC Prelims answer key?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse1671\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-167\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-1671\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Visit the UPSC official website, go to the \"Examination\" section, and select \"Answer Keys.\" Click on the link for the 2023 Prelims answer key, available set-wise for General Studies Papers 1 and 2.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-1672\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse1672\" aria-controls=\"collapse1672\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Has UPSC released the answer key 2024?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse1672\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-167\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-1672\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Not yet, the official UPSC CSE 2024 answer key will be available for download after the selection process at upsc.gov.in.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-1673\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse1673\" aria-controls=\"collapse1673\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can I see UPSC Official Answer Keys for CSAT?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse1673\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-167\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-1673\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, the official answer key released by UPSC has both answer keys of both papers of prelims.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-1674\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse1674\" aria-controls=\"collapse1674\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can I see my UPSC prelims marks?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse1674\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-167\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-1674\"> <div 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