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Prelims 2025 Analysis

Score Submission Overview

Total Students Submissions

11,000

Disqualified (CSAT)

22%

Mean Score

77.52

Median Score

82

Cut-off Insights

Expected Cut-off Range

General Category

88 ± 2

The cut-off score is strictly based on the data collected from the students who appeared for the prelims-2025.

Qualification Statistics

Scoring 88+

3,283 students

Scoring 100+

1,370 students

Most Disputed Questions

Questions with varying answers across coaching institutes

2 Questions
HardQuestion 1

Consider the following statements:

Statement I: At the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), India refrained from signing the Declaration on Climate and Health'.

Statement II: The COP28 Declaration on Climate and Health is a binding declaration; and if signed, it becomes mandatory to decarbonize health sector.

Statement III: If India's health sector is decarbonized, the resilience of its health-care system may be compromised.

HardQuestion 2

With reference to India's defence, consider the following pairs:

Description — Aircraft type

I. Dornier-228 — Maritime patrol

II. IL-76 — Supersonic combat aircraft

III. C-17 Globe-master III — Military transport aircraft

Prelims 2025 Analysis Mega Thread

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#1: Most Disputed Questions

Over 20 questions show variations across major coaching keys.

Here's a look at the Top 2 most debated ones👇

Q. Consider the following statements:

Statement I: Studies indicate that carbon dioxide emissions from cement industry account for more than 5% of global carbon emissions.

Statement II: Silica-bearing clay is mixed with limestone while manufacturing cement.

Statement III: Limestone is converted into lime during clinker production for cement manufacturing.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

a) Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I

b) Both Statement II and Statement III are correct but only one of them explains Statement I

c) Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I

d) Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct

Disputed Answers:
ABC

Q. Consider the following statements:

Statement I: At the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), India refrained from signing the Declaration on Climate and Health'.

Statement II: The COP28 Declaration on Climate and Health is a binding declaration; and if signed, it becomes mandatory to decarbonize health sector.

Statement III: If India's health sector is decarbonized, the resilience of its health-care system may be compromised.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

a) Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I

b) Both Statement II and Statement III are correct but only one of them explains Statement I

c) Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I

d) Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct

Disputed Answers:
ACD

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