UPSC Geo-Scientist Prelims 2026 - General Studies (Paper I) Mock Test
Full-length UPSC Geo-Scientist Prelims GS Paper I mock: 50 medium-to-hard MCQs, UPSC-style statement questions, 1/3 negative marking, detailed solutions.
Tests in this series
UPSC Geo-Scientist Prelims GS Paper I - Mock Test 01
What you'll master
Requirements
- Complete a first reading of the Paper I (General Studies) syllabus before attempting
- Follow current affairs of the last 12 to 18 months
- Use a laptop, desktop or tablet with a stable internet connection
- Attempt only when confident, since one-third marks are deducted for each wrong answer
Description
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination - Paper I: General Studies Mock Test
A full-length, medium-to-hard mock test for Paper I (General Studies) of the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Preliminary Examination. Paper I is common to all streams (Geologist, Geophysicist, Chemist and Hydrogeologist), so this test suits every candidate.
Test structure
50 multiple-choice questions, four options each, single correct answer
Duration: 50 minutes
Maximum marks: 100
Marking: +2 for each correct answer, -0.67 (one-third) for each wrong answer, no penalty for unattempted questions
The test is a 5:12 scaled version of the actual paper (120 items, 100 marks, 2 hours), keeping the official one-third negative marking and time per question.
Topic-wise distribution
Current Affairs - 9 questions
General Science - 8 questions
Indian and World Geography - 8 questions
Environment and Ecology - 7 questions
History of India and the Indian National Movement - 6 questions
Indian Polity and Governance - 6 questions
Economic and Social Development - 6 questions
What makes it exam-like
UPSC-style formats: multi-statement questions, "how many of the above are correct", pair matching and chronological ordering
Current affairs weighted towards earth science and mining: National Critical Mineral Mission, NISAR, deep-ocean minerals, MMDR Amendment 2023, Census 2027, COP30 and the Indus Waters Treaty
Geoscience-relevant science and geography: seismic waves, radiometric dating, rocks, plate tectonics, soils and minerals
Difficulty: 31 medium and 19 hard questions
Every question comes with a detailed, verified explanation.
Last updated October 2026
