UPSC Prelims Previous Year Questions
3,976 questions from 32 years of the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination (GS Paper I), sorted by year and by subject and topic. Read them with answers, or take any set as a timed test (+2 / −0.66).
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Science & Technology 668
- Physics (102)
- Biology (97)
- Health & Diseases (87)
- Space Technology & Astronomy (71)
- Biotechnology & Genetics (57)
- Chemistry (55)
- Computer & Information Technology (55)
- Energy & Environment (53)
- Defence Technology (29)
- Materials & Engineering (26)
- Science & Technology History (21)
- Science & Technology Institutions (13)
- Infrastructure & Industry (1)
- Printing / Colour Technology (1)
Indian Economy 618
- Infrastructure & Industry (79)
- Human Development, Poverty & Employment Schemes (64)
- Agriculture & Rural Development (60)
- Banking & Financial Sector (55)
- External Sector & Balance Of Payments (49)
- Fiscal Policy & Budget (46)
- Financial Markets & Capital Markets (41)
- International Trade & WTO (41)
- International Institutions & Reports (39)
- National Income & Economic Growth (37)
- Monetary Policy & Money Supply (30)
- Digital Payments & Financial Inclusion (23)
- Economic Planning & Five-Year Plans (19)
- Taxation (19)
- Inflation & Price Indices (14)
- IT & Services Sector (2)
Geography 546
- Atmosphere & Climatology (69)
- Population & Demography (56)
- Economic & Mineral Geography (53)
- World Political Geography & Borders (50)
- Indian Rivers & Water Resources (49)
- Indian Physical Geography (48)
- Indian Agriculture & Land Use (46)
- World Physical Geography (36)
- Transport & Infrastructure Geography (32)
- Astronomy & Earth–Sun System (27)
- Physical Geography & Geomorphology (27)
- Oceanography (21)
- Biogeography & Natural Vegetation (14)
- Cartography & Map Skills (8)
- World Geography (7)
- Indian Political Geography & Borders (2)
- Indian Human & Cultural Geography (1)
Indian Polity 423
- Parliament & State Legislatures (68)
- Constitutional Framework & Development (58)
- Union & State Executive (50)
- Judiciary (46)
- Constitutional & Statutory Bodies (31)
- Local Government & Panchayati Raj (24)
- Elections & Electoral Reforms (23)
- Social Justice & Vulnerable Sections (23)
- Federalism & Centre–State Relations (21)
- Fundamental Rights (20)
- Directive Principles Of State Policy (16)
- Political Theory & Concepts (16)
- Public Finance & Finance Commission (13)
- Emergency Provisions (4)
- Fundamental Duties (4)
- Governance – Advisory/Executive Councils & Committees (1)
- Institutions & Organisations (1)
- International Relations & Treaties (1)
- National Symbols (1)
- Political Parties (1)
- Social Issues – Euthanasia & Bio-ethics (1)
Environment & Ecology 385
- Protected Areas & Wildlife (53)
- Ecosystems & Ecology Concepts (50)
- Biodiversity & Conservation (49)
- International Environmental Treaties & Summits (42)
- Pollution & Waste Management (40)
- Environmental Governance & Legislation (37)
- Climate Change & Greenhouse Gases (35)
- Sustainable Agriculture & Forestry (32)
- Water & Wetland Conservation (21)
- Renewable Energy & Green Technologies (18)
- Biogeochemical Cycles & Earth Systems (8)
Current Affairs 349
- International Organisations & Groupings (79)
- International Relations & Treaties (53)
- International Conflicts & Security (41)
- Indian Government Schemes & Initiatives (29)
- Awards & Honours (28)
- Business & Economy (26)
- Notable Personalities (25)
- Other Sports & Personalities (24)
- Tennis Grand Slams (14)
- Disasters & Humanitarian Issues (11)
- Cricket (9)
- Football (6)
- Books & Authors (4)
Modern History 321
- Gandhian Mass Movements (1915-1942) (63)
- Constitutional Developments & British Plans (1909-1947) (52)
- British Administration & Economic Policies (38)
- Advent Of Europeans & British Expansion (35)
- Early Nationalism & Indian National Congress (1885-1915) (32)
- Key Personalities & Ideologies (22)
- Revolutionary & Communist Movements (22)
- Social & Religious Reform Movements (20)
- Peasant, Tribal & Labour Movements (15)
- Transfer Of Power & Partition (1945-1947) (11)
- Post-Independence India (8)
- Modern India (3)
CSAT 253
- Quantitative Aptitude (174)
- Logical Reasoning (65)
- Data Interpretation (14)
Art & Culture 220
- Literature & Languages (41)
- Philosophy & Religion (39)
- Architecture & World Heritage (38)
- Cultural Institutions & Awards (22)
- Music (18)
- Festivals, Crafts & Folk Traditions (14)
- Classical Dance Forms (12)
- Painting & Visual Arts (11)
- Sculpture & Iconography (10)
- Theatre & Cinema (9)
- Tribes & Communities (4)
- Performing Arts (1)
- Scripts & Calligraphy (1)
Ancient History 101
- Mauryan Empire (11)
- Buddhism & Jainism (10)
- Vedic Period (10)
- Post-Gupta & Early Medieval Dynasties (8)
- Science & Technology (8)
- Trade & Economy (8)
- Ancient India (7)
- Gupta Empire (7)
- Indus Valley Civilization (7)
- Mahajanapadas & Early Kingdoms (6)
- Archaeology & Epigraphy (5)
- Post-Mauryan & Foreign Invasions (5)
- Society, Law & Administration (5)
- Foreign Travellers & Accounts (4)
Medieval History 92
- Delhi Sultanate (21)
- Mughal Empire (20)
- Medieval Culture & Historiography (8)
- Vijayanagara Empire (7)
- Bhakti Movement (6)
- Regional Kingdoms & Frontier States (6)
- Medieval Administration & Socio-Economic Institutions (5)
- European Powers & Early Colonial Contacts (4)
- Maratha Empire (4)
- South Indian Dynasties (4)
- Sufism (4)
- Medieval India (3)