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title: "What Should I Do When Two UPSC Prelims Options Both Seem Partly Correct?"  
description: "What Should I Do When Two UPSC Prelims Options Both Seem Partly Correct?"  
author: "Jens Michiels"  
published: 2026-10-21  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/118004/what-should-i-do-when-two-upsc-prelims-options-both-seem-partly-correct  
category: "Mix Category"  
tags: ["UPSC", "Prelims Preparation", "Exam strategy"]  
reading_time: 1 minute  

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# What Should I Do When Two UPSC Prelims Options Both Seem Partly Correct?

In mock tests, I can often eliminate two options, but then I get stuck between the remaining pair. Both seem partly correct, and I end up changing my answer based on a vague feeling rather than a clear reason.

What does a sound **UPSC prelims elimination strategy** look like at that point? Do you compare each statement with the exact wording of the question, rely on known facts only, or use a rule for deciding when the risk of negative marking is too high? I’m interested in methods that work under exam-time pressure, not just hindsight after checking the answer key.


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