UPSC Candidates Challenge 'Ambiguous' Questions in Civil Services Exam
At least 27 questions in this year's Civil Services Examination Prelims have come under dispute, with candidates claiming that answers in the provisional answer key are incorrect or ambiguous. At least two groups of aspirants have challenged the questions before the Central Administrative Tribunal. The candidates argue that several aspirants missed the cut-off for the Mains examination by only a few marks due to these contentious questions.
Key Points
- Candidates have challenged 27 questions from the Civil Services Examination Prelims.
- Disputes have been raised before the Central Administrative Tribunal.
- Aspirants claim discrepancies between the provisional answer key and standard reference sources like government websites.
- The cases highlight concerns regarding precision and standardisation in competitive examinations.
Exam Facts
- Exam: Civil Services Examination (CSE) Prelims
- Forum for challenge: Central Administrative Tribunal
- Prelims exam date: May 24, Mains exam date: August
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