UPSC Prelims 2026: 7 Questions that could shift the cut off by 17 Marks.

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Sreejay Sir breaks down the 2026 UPSC Prelims’ seven most controversial questions, offering a sharp analysis of answer-key discrepancies across institutes and urging aspirants not to wait for the official UPSC key before beginning mains preparation.

He explains legal and interpretation-based questions in detail, clarifies doubtful options using official conventions, NCERT references, and logical reasoning, and highlights why this year’s paper was unusually unpredictable and lengthy.

Based on difficulty level, CSAT toughness, and the absence of predictable elimination patterns, he estimates the cutoff at 81 ± 2 marks, advising candidates scoring 76–78+ to immediately shift focus to mains preparation and maintain momentum despite post-prelims uncertainty.

00:00 — Intro & Ad
00:21 — Why 2026 Prelims Shocked Everyone
01:05 — 7 Most Controversial Questions Decoded
02:16 — Question 1: UPSC’s International Convention Error
03:46 — Question 2: Montreal Convention Explained
06:08 — Question 3 & Ethics-Based Interpretation Traps
10:58 — Mission Sudarshan, History & Ancient India Doubts
15:24 — Final Cutoff Prediction (81 ± 2) & What You Should Do Next

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