Is there negative marking in the IAS exam?

Yes, there is negative marking in the UPSC IAS exam.

Has the UPSC IAS 2023 syllabus changed over the years?

No, the IAS 2023 syllabus has not changed much over the years.

What is the IAS syllabus for Indian Polity and Governance?

The UPSC IAS syllabus for Indian Polity and Governance is mentioned in the article above.

How many papers are there in the IAS 2023 mains?

The IAS mains exam has 9 papers. Compulsory Indian language English Essay General Studies I General Studies II General Studies III General Studies IV Optional I Optional II

What is the duration for both prelims papers of the IAS 2023 exam?

The IAS 2023 GS paper 1 and 2 exams are of 2 hours each.

Is the syllabus same for IAS prelims GS paper 1 and 2?

No, the IAS prelims syllabus 2023 for GS paper 1 and 2 is not the same.

IAS syllabus 2023 - Indian Polity and Governance for prelims and mains

UPSC IAS Exam Pattern 2023

Applicants along with the IAS syllabus for Indian Polity and Governance must also know the UPSC IAS exam pattern 2023 for prelims and mains exam. The IAS prelims exam has two papers - GS paper 1 and 2. While the IAS mains exam has nine papers in total. The prelims exam is objective type and the mains is descriptive in nature. There is deduction of marks for wrong answers in the UPSC IAS 2023 prelims exam. Check the UPSC IAS exam pattern 2023 in the tables below.

UPSC IAS Prelims Exam Pattern 2023

Particulars	IAS Prelims Paper Pattern Details
Number of papers	Two papers General studies - Paper I General studies - Paper II
Language of paper	English and Hindi
Duration of exam	2 hours for each paper
Number of questions	General studies paper I - 100 General studies paper II - 80
Type of questions	Objective type
Maximum marks	Each paper is of 200 marks
Qualifying papers	GS paper II is qualifying in nature with 33% marks

UPSC IAS 2023 Prelims Marking Scheme

Particulars	Total Marks	GS paper I	GS paper II
Marks awarded for correct answer	200	+2	+2.5
Marks deducted for incorrect answer	200	-0.66	-0.83
Marks for unanswered questions	-	-	-

UPSC IAS Mains Exam Pattern 2023

Particulars	UPSC IAS Mains Paper Pattern
Number of papers	9
Language of paper	English
	Hindi
	Descriptive paper: Candidates can appear for language paper in 22 languages mentioned in schedule 8 of the Indian constitution
Duration of exam	3 hours each
Subjects	Compulsory Indian language English Essay General Studies I General Studies II General Studies III General Studies IV Optional I Optional II
Number of questions	Language paper Part A and B: 300 each General studies, essay and optional paper: 250 each
Maximum marks	1750

IAS Syllabus 2023 - Indian Polity and Governance

The UPSC IAS exam has two stages as mentioned above questions from Indian Polity and Governance are asked in both the stages of the exam. Questions on topics like Constitution of India, parliamentary form of government, union budget, finance commission, election commission, etc. To know more about the IAS syllabus 2023 for Indian Polity and Governance Check the table below:

IAS Syllabus 2023 - Indian Polity and Governance

Sections	Topics
Important Indian Polity and Governance topics asked in the IAS exam	Constitution of India The preamble of the Constitution Parliamentary Form of Government Parliamentary Committees Union Budget Federal Structure of India Judicial System in India State government in India Administration of Union Territories NITI Aayog Finance Commission Election Commission Central Information Commission of India Lokpal and Lokayukta National Disaster Management Authority National Green Tribunal Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Central Administrative Tribunal Panchayati Raj Institutions in the Indian States Union, State and Concurrent list of subjects Rules related to the Languages Government of India (Transaction of Business) Rules 1961, etc.
Important Acts passed by the parliament	Citizenship Act and its amendments Farmers Acts Consumer Protection Act, 2019 Important Draft of the Acts floated by Government of India, etc.
Topics asked from the Indian Constitution	Fundamental Rights and Duties Fundamental duties Union Executive Union Legislature State Executive State legislature Emergency Provisions Union and States relations Governor Role in State Government Details about the Supreme Court, High Court and lower judiciary, etc.

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IAS syllabus 2023 - Indian Polity and Governance for prelims and mains

UPSC IAS Exam Pattern 2023

UPSC IAS Prelims Exam Pattern 2023

UPSC IAS 2023 Prelims Marking Scheme

UPSC IAS Mains Exam Pattern 2023