Prelims 2017 is considered to be the toughest exam in the last five years. The expected cutoff is to be lower than that of last year because the analytical nature of questions and base on current affairs. CSAT being slightly more difficult compared to last and create a hurdle for aspirants.
We are providing the subject wise analysis of UPSC prelims 2017
Subject-Topic |
Number of Question |
Level of questions |
History |
13 |
Easy to moderate |
India and World Geography |
8 |
Easy to moderate |
Indian Polity and Governance |
24 |
Moderate |
Economy |
24 |
high |
Environmental & Ecology, |
14 |
high |
Science and Technology |
8 |
easy |
Current Events of National and International Importance |
9 |
Moderate to high |