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UPPSC PCS
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Uttar Pradesh Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services

40Available mock tests

13Papers & practice sets

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3Subjects covered

11Practice topics

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Mock tests for UPPSC PCS

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UPPSC PCS Prelims GS Paper I Mock Test 01

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  • 120 minutes
  • 200 marks
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UPPSC PCS Prelims GS Paper I Mock Test 02

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  • 120 minutes
  • 200 marks
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UPPSC PCS Prelims GS Paper I Mock Test 03

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  • 120 minutes
  • 200 marks
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Uttar Pradesh Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services

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Polity

Indian Polity

By M. Laxmikanth

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Indian economy

Indian Economy

By Ramesh Singh

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Modern Indian history

India's Struggle for Independence

By Bipan Chandra

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Geography

Certificate Physical and Human Geography

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Environment

Environment

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CSAT numeracy

Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations

By R. S. Aggarwal

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