UPSC Civil Services prelims 2016:Exam analysis and unofficial answer key Union Public Service Commission has conducted the Civil Services (preliminary) examination on August, 7, 2016. The examination was conducted in two phases. The first phase started from 9.30 am and continued till 11.30 am while the second phase commenced on 2.30 pm and continued till 4.30 pm. There is a difference in number of questions asked for various subjects. Like in history and culture section, more questions (overall 16) were asked on the Indian culture than on the modern India. The biggest difference is seen in the geography section where number of questions asked are comparatively less than the previous year, especially in the physical geography section. About 40-45 questions were asked from economy and current affairs. Even in science and technology section, focus was on current topics related to the subject. Few questions were asked in the polity section. Overall, this year que...