Candidated who apperard the general analysis i.e. paper I on Sunday for the Union Public Service Commission's Civil Services (UPSC) Preliminary Examination. , said was a bit tough.
The examination was conducted in two phases. The first session of the examination was held from 9.30 am to 11.30 pm and the second session was held from 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm. In Bhopal the exam was held at as many as 52 examination centers. Besides, 20,286 candidates appeared for the examination on Sunday from the State capital.
The candidates said that the Paper I was quite tough. Anamika Khare said, “The history part was quite lengthy which is different from previous years’ papers.”
Another candidate said, “The questions were fine, but were asked in a tricky way that took my time and I feel that it was quite tough.”
Besides, another candidate said that general analysis paper was moderate in nature, but was quite tricky.
It is to be noted that this year candidates were allowed with a –E Admit Card. The admit cards were uploaded on the UPSC website from where the candidates downloaded the cards and entered the examination hall. Any electronic goods including mobile phone, calculator, electronic and smart hand watch, lighters, matches were restricted in the examination center.
The mains will be conducted in the month of September. the candidates who will clear the prelims will be eligible for mains examination.