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Key Facts: UPPSC APS Exam

150 Marks

Total marks for the written examination across three papers

UPPSC APS Scheme

1/3 Negative

Deduction of 0.33 marks for each incorrect MCQ response

UPPSC Guidelines

40% / 35%

Minimum qualifying marks for General/OBC and SC/ST categories

Official Notification

3 Hours

Total written exam duration (1 hour per paper)

Exam Schedule

₹185 / ₹95

Application fee structure for General/OBC and SC/ST candidates

Fee Regulations

UPPSC APS written exam features 3 papers (General Knowledge, General Hindi, Computer Knowledge) of 50 marks each. 1/3rd negative marking applies. Downstream shorthand/typing skill tests are qualifying.

Sample UPPSC APS Practice Questions

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1Who was the founder of the Maurya Empire in ancient India?

A.Ashoka the Great

B.Chandragupta Maurya

C.Samudragupta

D.Bindusara

Explanation: Chandragupta Maurya founded the Maurya Empire in 322 BCE with the help of his advisor Chanakya (Kautilya). He defeated the Nanda Dynasty and established a vast empire.

2The Lucknow Pact of 1916 was signed between which two groups?

A.Indian National Congress and Muslim League

B.Moderate and Extremist factions of Congress

C.British Government and Indian National Congress

D.Muslim League and Hindu Mahasabha

Explanation: The Lucknow Pact was an agreement reached between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League (AIML) at the joint session of both parties held in Lucknow in December 1916. Under the pact, the two organizations agreed to pressure the British government to adopt a more liberal approach to governing India and safeguard Muslim political representation.

3Which Chola king completed the conquest of Sri Lanka and assumed the title of 'Maduraikonda'?

A.Rajaraja I

B.Rajendra I

C.Parantaka I

D.Aditya I

Explanation: Parantaka I was a Chola emperor who invaded the Pandyan kingdom, captured its capital Madurai, and assumed the title 'Maduraikonda' (Capturer of Madurai). Rajendra I later completed the full conquest of Sri Lanka, but Parantaka I is famous for his victory over Madurai and early Sri Lankan campaigns.

4The Battle of Plassey was fought in which year?

A.1757

B.1764

C.1857

D.1761

Explanation: The Battle of Plassey took place on June 23, 1757, in Palashi, Bengal. It was a decisive victory of the British East India Company under Robert Clive over the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daulah, and his French allies, establishing Company rule in Bengal.

5Who among the following was the Governor-General of India when the Doctrine of Lapse was introduced?

A.Lord Canning

B.Lord Dalhousie

C.Lord Wellesley

D.Lord William Bentinck

Explanation: Lord Dalhousie, who served as Governor-General of India from 1848 to 1856, introduced the Doctrine of Lapse. Under this policy, any princely state under the direct or indirect control of the East India Company where the ruler did not have a legal male heir would be annexed by the British.

6Which session of the Indian National Congress was presided over by Mahatma Gandhi?

A.1924 Belgaum session

B.1925 Kanpur session

C.1929 Lahore session

D.1938 Haripura session

Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi presided over the Indian National Congress only once, which was the 39th session held at Belgaum (now in Karnataka) in December 1924. This session consolidated Gandhi's leadership after his release from prison.

7The 'Kuka Movement' was started in the mid-19th century in which region of India?

A.Bengal

B.Punjab

C.Maharashtra

D.Awadh

Explanation: The Kuka Movement began in Punjab under the leadership of Bhagat Jawahar Mal (Sian Sahib) and later Baba Ram Singh. It started as a religious purification movement in Sikhism but transformed into a political campaign against British rule, advocating non-cooperation and the boycott of British goods.

8Which Article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the Right to Equality before Law?

A.Article 14

B.Article 19

C.Article 21

D.Article 32

Explanation: Article 14 of the Constitution of India provides that the State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India. This is a fundamental right available to both citizens and foreigners.

9By which Constitutional Amendment Act was the voting age reduced from 21 years to 18 years in India?

A.42nd Amendment Act

B.44th Amendment Act

C.61st Amendment Act

D.73rd Amendment Act

Explanation: The 61st Constitutional Amendment Act of 1988 amended Article 326 of the Constitution to lower the voting age for Lok Sabha and Legislative Assembly elections from 21 to 18 years. It came into force in 1989.

10Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

A.The President of India

B.The Vice-President of India

C.The Prime Minister of India

D.The Speaker of the Lok Sabha

Explanation: Under Article 64 and Article 89(1) of the Indian Constitution, the Vice-President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) and presides over its proceedings.

About the UPPSC APS Exam

The UPPSC Additional Private Secretary (APS) written exam is a state-level recruitment test in Uttar Pradesh. The written stage comprises three papers of 50 marks each: General Knowledge, General Hindi, and Computer Knowledge. This practice test contains 100 high-quality questions representing the written syllabus. Each question is accompanied by detailed step-by-step rationales and wrong-option explanations to help you understand the core concepts and minimize the 1/3rd negative marking penalty on the official exam.

Questions

150 scored questions

Time Limit

3 hours

Passing Score

UR/OBC/EWS: 40%, SC/ST: 35%

Exam Fee

₹185 (General/OBC/EWS); ₹95 (SC/ST); ₹25 (PH) (Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC))

UPPSC APS Exam Content Outline

33.3%

General Knowledge

General GK, Indian history, polity, geography, current affairs, and UP-specific knowledge.

33.3%

General Hindi

Comprehension, grammar, sentence correction, synonyms, antonyms, and vocabulary.

33.4%

Computer Knowledge

Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), basic internet, email, and IT terminology.

How to Pass the UPPSC APS Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: UR/OBC/EWS: 40%, SC/ST: 35%
Exam length: 150 questions
Time limit: 3 hours
Exam fee: ₹185 (General/OBC/EWS); ₹95 (SC/ST); ₹25 (PH)

Keys to Passing

Complete 500+ practice questions
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UPPSC APS Study Tips from Top Performers

1Practice computer theory and MS Office shortcuts, as this is a high-scoring section.

2Work on UP-specific current affairs and geography for the General Knowledge paper.

3Solve Hindi grammar and paragraph comprehension exercises regularly.

4Keep practicing shorthand and typing alongside written exam prep to be ready for Stage 2.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there negative marking in the UPPSC APS Written Exam?

Yes, there is a negative marking of 1/3rd (0.33) marks for every incorrect answer in the written examination.

What is the qualification required for the UPPSC APS Exam?

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from a recognized university, certificate of computer course (CCC / O-level), and possess a Hindi shorthand speed of 80 wpm and typing speed of 25 wpm.

How many papers are in the UPPSC APS written exam?

The written exam consists of three objective-type papers: General Knowledge, General Hindi, and Computer Knowledge. Each paper is of 50 marks and 1 hour duration.

What are the subsequent selection stages after the written exam?

Candidates who pass the written exam qualify for Stage 2, which involves a Hindi shorthand test (80 wpm) and Hindi typewriting test (25 wpm). Stage 3 is a computer practical exam (50 marks).

100+ Free UPPSC APS Practice Questions

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