2,400+ questions from UPSC Civil Services Mains. GS 1-4, Essay, and all 25 Optional subjects. Each question has an evaluation rubric, answer directive keyword, and Hindi/English text.
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UPSC previous year questions (PYQs) are considered the most important resource for Mains preparation by toppers and coaching institutes alike. According to analysis of UPSC papers from 2021-2025, approximately 30-40% of questions each year are variations of previously asked themes. Practicing PYQs helps aspirants understand the examiner's mindset, the depth expected, and the recurring patterns across papers.
Our database of 2,400+ PYQs is enriched with metadata that makes practice more effective: each question has an answer directive keyword (Discuss, Analyse, Evaluate, etc.) that tells you the expected answer structure, an AI-generated evaluation rubric with the expected approach, key points, and scoring dimensions, and bilingual text in both Hindi and English.
UPSC repeats themes across years. Analyzing PYQs helps you identify frequently tested topics and allocate preparation time accordingly.
PYQ model answers reveal the depth, structure, and keywords that score well. Each question in our database has an AI-generated evaluation rubric.
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| Year | GS Questions | Essay Topics | Optional Subjects | Practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 80 | 8 | All 25 | |
| 2024 | 80 | 8 | All 25 | |
| 2023 | 80 | 8 | All 25 | |
| 2022 | 80 | 8 | All 25 | |
| 2021 | 80 | 8 | All 25 |
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