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Union Public Service Commission
In Hindi?
Yes — every chapter is in English and Hindi.
Price
First chapter free; the whole course ₹29 a month.

Exam pattern

UPSC paper pattern

  • 100 questions
  • 200 marks
  • 120 minutes
  • +2 per right answer
  • a third of a question's marks off for a wrong answer
  • General Studies Paper-I — 200 marks100 Qs

What you get

Everything for UPSC CSE (IAS), in one course

  • Chapters in English and Hindi79 chapters on the official syllabus, each ending in a quiz that explains every answer.
  • Mock tests in the real patternTimed and marked the way the exam is, negative marking included, with a section-by-section report.
  • Answer-writing practicePremiumWrite or photograph your answer and get it scored against the question, its marks and word limit.
  • Revision and weak-area analyticsSee which topics cost you marks, and revise them on a spaced schedule.

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A real question from the course. No sign-up needed.

From the chapter: Historical Background of the Indian Constitution (1773–1947)

Under which Act was the post of Governor-General of Bengal created?

Show the answer and why

Answer: A.

The Regulating Act, 1773 made the Governor of Bengal the Governor-General of Bengal. Warren Hastings was the first.

Syllabus

UPSC syllabus, chapter by chapter

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🧭 Ethics — GS-IV (UPSC)4 chapters
  1. Ethics, Integrity & the Human Interface: Values, Attitude and Aptitude
  2. Emotional Intelligence, and Thinkers & Philosophers of Ethics
  3. Probity in Governance: Transparency, Accountability and the Fight Against Corruption
  4. Case Studies: A Repeatable Method, with Four Worked Answers

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⚖️ Governance, Politics & IR — GS-II (UPSC)4 chapters
  1. Governance, Transparency and E-Governance — with the State Executive and Local Government
  2. Welfare Schemes and Social-Sector Services — Design, Delivery and Vulnerable Sections
  3. International Relations: India and Its Neighbourhood, Bilateral Ties and Global Groupings
  4. Parties, Pressure Groups, the Media and the Representation of the People Acts

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🌐 Society & World History — GS-I (UPSC)3 chapters
  1. Indian Society: Diversity, Social Institutions and Contemporary Social Issues
  2. World History: Revolutions, Industrialisation, World Wars and Decolonisation
  3. Globalisation, Population, Poverty and Social Empowerment

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🛡️ GS-III — Agriculture, Disasters & Security (UPSC)3 chapters
  1. Internal Security, Cyber Security and Border Management
  2. Agriculture, Food Processing and Land Reforms — Instruments and Their Trade-offs
  3. Disaster Management — From Relief to Risk Reduction

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🧩 CSAT Paper-II (UPSC)2 chapters
  1. CSAT Paper-II: Comprehension, Decision Making and Interpersonal Skills
  2. Practice Passages — CSAT Comprehension

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✍️ Essay & Answer Writing (UPSC)1 chapter
  1. Essay and GS Answer Writing — How Marks Are Actually Awarded

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🏛️ Indian PolityFree chapter13 chapters
  1. Historical Background of the Indian Constitution (1773–1947)Free
  2. Making of the Indian Constitution
  3. The Preamble & Salient Features of the Constitution
  4. Fundamental Rights (Part III, Articles 12–35)
  5. Directive Principles (DPSP) & Fundamental Duties
  6. The Parliament of India (Union Legislature)
  7. The Union Executive: President, Vice-President & Council of Ministers
  8. The Indian Judiciary: Supreme Court & High Courts
  9. Centre–State Relations & Indian Federalism
  10. Constitutional & Statutory Bodies
  11. Emergency Provisions, Elections & Anti-Defection
  12. State & Local Government: Governor, Legislature, Panchayats, Municipalities & Union Territories
  13. Amending the Constitution: Article 368, Basic Structure, Landmark Amendments & Statutory Bodies

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📜 History16 chapters
  1. Modern India: The Freedom Struggle (1857–1947)
  2. Indus Valley Civilisation & the Vedic Age
  3. Delhi Sultanate & the Mughal Empire
  4. Bhakti & Sufi Movements and Indian Art & Culture
  5. Peasant, Tribal & Religious Reform Movements
  6. Mauryan & Pala Art, Patna Qalam and Modern Indian Thought
  7. Mahajanapadas, the Rise of Magadha, Buddhism & Jainism
  8. The Mauryas and the Post-Mauryan Age
  9. The Guptas and After: Harsha and the Kingdoms of the South
  10. Indian Architecture & Sculpture: From Harappa to the Raj
  11. Indian Painting and the Performing Arts
  12. Religion, Philosophy, Language and Heritage
  13. British Expansion and the Colonial State, 1757–1857
  14. Social and Religious Reform, Education and the Press
  15. The National Movement and Constitutional Development, 1885–1947
  16. India after Independence: Consolidation, Reorganisation and Change, 1947–1991

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🌍 Geography9 chapters
  1. Physical Geography of India
  2. World & Physical Geography Fundamentals
  3. Resources, Industry, Transport & Population
  4. Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity
  5. Ecology & Biodiversity in Depth
  6. Conservation in India: Protected Areas, Laws & Institutions
  7. Pollution, Climate Change & International Environmental Cooperation
  8. Soils, Natural Vegetation & Agriculture of India
  9. Climatology & Oceanography: Atmosphere, Winds, Cyclones and the Oceans

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📈 Economy6 chapters
  1. Basics of the Indian Economy
  2. Budget, Banking & Inflation
  3. External Sector & Economic Institutions
  4. Poverty, Employment & Human Development
  5. Money, Financial Markets & Financial Inclusion
  6. Agriculture, Industry & Infrastructure: Policies, Schemes and Financing

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🔬 Science & Technology8 chapters
  1. Everyday Science: High-Yield Facts
  2. The Human Body & Health
  3. Space & Defence Technology
  4. Atomic Structure, Radioactivity & Nuclear Energy
  5. Cell Biology, Genetics & Biotechnology
  6. Computers, IT & Emerging Technologies
  7. Biotechnology & Health Technology: Tools, Therapies, Vaccines and Biosafety
  8. Physics, Materials & Energy Technologies: Chips, Light, Quantum, Storage and Clean Power

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🧮 Mental Ability10 chapters
  1. Numerical Ability: Percentages, Ratios & Averages
  2. Logical Reasoning: Series, Coding & Puzzles
  3. Analytical Reasoning, Syllogism & Puzzles
  4. Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency
  5. Number System, HCF–LCM & Simplification
  6. Profit & Loss, Discount, Interest & Partnership
  7. Time & Work, Pipes, Mixtures & Ages
  8. Time, Speed, Distance, Trains, Boats & Calendar
  9. Geometry, Mensuration, Algebra & Probability
  10. Non-Verbal & Visual Reasoning

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is UPSC CSE?

UPSC Civil Services (IAS) (यूपीएससी सिविल सेवा (आईएएस)) is the exam conducted by Union Public Service Commission; it is also searched for as “ias exam” and “आईएएस परीक्षा”. This page prepares you for it with 79 bilingual chapters and 2 full-length mock papers, in English and Hindi.

What mock tests does the UPSC course have?

2 full-length mock papers, one for each paper in its real pattern: GS Paper-I — General Studies (100 questions, 200 marks, 120 minutes, a third of a question's marks off for a wrong answer); GS Paper-II — CSAT (80 questions, 200 marks, 120 minutes, a third of a question's marks off for a wrong answer). Each is timed and marked the way the real paper is.

How much does UPSC preparation cost here?

The first chapter is free. Basic is ₹29/month: every chapter, 4 mock tests and 150 previous-year questions a month, with the question bank, revision and analytics. Premium is ₹399 once (your first month included), then the same ₹29/month: unlimited mocks and PYQs, and the AI mentor, answer-writing evaluation and interview practice. Prices include GST.

Is the material available in Hindi?

Yes — every chapter, every question and every explanation exists in both English and Hindi, written in parallel rather than machine-translated. Switch language once and the whole course follows.

Who conducts the UPSC exam, and where are the official notifications?

Union Public Service Commission conducts it. Dates, eligibility and notifications are published only on the official website, https://upsc.gov.in. This course is independent and not affiliated with Union Public Service Commission.

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