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- 99practice questions
- 5papers
- 5timed full papers
- EN + हिंwrite in either
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Papers
Papers and practice questions
Original practice questions, each with its paper’s marks and word limit.
- GS-I — Heritage, history, geography, society
- 23 questions · also as a timed full paper
For example: Elucidate how the Nagara, Dravida and Vesara styles of temple architecture differ in the form of the superstructure over the sanctum. - GS-II — Polity, governance, social justice, IR
- 23 questions · also as a timed full paper
For example: Explain why the Constitution describes India as a "Union of States" rather than a federation, and what the choice implies for the states. - GS-III — Economy, technology, environment, security
- 21 questions · also as a timed full paper
For example: Explain the difference between the fiscal deficit and the primary deficit, and why the primary deficit is a better guide to the fiscal effort of a given year. - GS-IV — Ethics, integrity and aptitude
- 20 questions · also as a timed full paper
For example: Distinguish between values and social norms, and explain with an example how a public servant may face a conflict between the two. - Essay paper
- 12 questions · also as a timed full paper
For example: The loudest voice in the room is rarely the one that most needs to be heard.
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- Chapters in English and Hindi79 chapters on the official syllabus, each ending in a quiz that explains every answer.
- 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.
- AI mentorPremiumAsk a doubt in English or Hindi, any hour, and get a plain answer.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is in the UPSC Mains answer-writing practice?
99 original practice questions (not previous-year questions), paper by paper: GS-I — Heritage, history, geography, society — 23, also as a timed full paper; GS-II — Polity, governance, social justice, IR — 23, also as a timed full paper; GS-III — Economy, technology, environment, security — 21, also as a timed full paper; GS-IV — Ethics, integrity and aptitude — 20, also as a timed full paper; Essay paper — 12, also as a timed full paper. Each carries its paper's marks and word limit, and the points a good answer covers.
How are UPSC Mains answers checked?
You write (or photograph) your answer, and the AI evaluator scores it against the question, its marks and its word limit, and says what the answer covers and what it misses. It is practice feedback, not the commission's marking.
Who conducts UPSC Mains?
Union Public Service Commission, as part of UPSC CSE. Notifications, dates and results are official only on Union Public Service Commission; CareerCraft Labs is a private study platform, not an official body.
Can I prepare for UPSC Mains in Hindi?
Yes. Every question is set in English and Hindi, and you can write your answer in either.
How much does UPSC Mains preparation cost?
Mains answer writing with AI scoring is on the Premium plan: ₹399 once, then ₹29 a month. The UPSC course itself is ₹29 a month, and its first chapter is free.
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