This document contains instructions for a 3-hour UPPSC Mains test series exam with a maximum of 200 marks. It outlines the following: - The exam has 2 sections - Section A contains 10 short answer questions worth 8 marks each with a 125 word limit. Section B contains 10 long answer questions worth 12 marks each with a 200 word limit. - All questions are compulsory. The number of marks for each question is indicated. - Candidates should keep the word limits indicated for each question in mind. Any blank pages in the answer booklet must be clearly struck off. - The test booklet is not to be opened until instructed to do so.