Learn from the Exam

Previous Year Questions

Topic-wise PYQ analysis for Prelims & Mains — understand what UPSC asks and how to approach it.

Why PYQs Are Your Best Teacher

  • Pattern recognition: UPSC repeats themes (not exact questions). PYQs reveal which sub-topics are asked repeatedly.
  • Depth calibration: Know exactly how deep to study each topic — no more, no less.
  • Answer framework: Mains PYQs teach you the dimensions UPSC expects in answers.
  • Elimination skill: Prelims PYQs build your ability to eliminate wrong options.

Browse by GS Paper

GS1

GS Paper 1

Indian Heritage & Culture, History, Geography, Society

Indian Culture Modern Indian History World History Indian Society Geography

PYQ analysis coming soon

GS2

GS Paper 2

Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice, IR

Indian Constitution & Polity Governance & Social Justice International Relations

PYQ analysis coming soon

GS3

GS Paper 3

Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Security, Disaster Management

Indian Economy Science & Technology Environment & Biodiversity Disaster Management Internal Security

PYQ analysis coming soon

GS4

GS Paper 4

Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

Ethics & Human Interface Public Administration Ethics

PYQ analysis coming soon

Key PYQ Trends (2019-2025)

Prelims Trends

  • Environment & Ecology: 15-20 questions per year consistently — highest weightage
  • Polity: 12-18 questions — more from less-studied areas (tribunals, statutory bodies)
  • Economy: 15-18 questions — increasing focus on banking, external sector, schemes
  • Science & Tech: 8-12 questions — space, biotech, defence tech trending up
  • History & Culture: 10-15 questions — ancient and medieval culture increasing

Mains Trends

  • GS2: More case-study-based questions on governance failures and reforms
  • GS3: Current affairs integration mandatory — no pure static answers score well
  • GS4: Case studies dominate (125/250 marks) — ethics application, not theory
  • Essay: Balanced philosophical + contemporary; one abstract + one socio-economic