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Previous Year Mains Question Papers- UPSC

Importance of previous year question paper- UPSC Mains Download PDF

The questions asked in previous years indicate what level of preparation we have to prepare and which subjects we have to study in what depth. These questions also give information about subjects/topics which are not mentioned in the syllabus but questions are asked from them. These questions help in exam-specific practice as well as time management. Keep guiding the entire preparation journey with the previous year questions to achieve success.

Year - 2026

General Studies Paper I Download PDF

General Studies - Paper II Download PDF

General Studies - Paper III Download PDF

General Studies - Paper IV Download PDF

Compulsory English Download PDF

Hindi Compulsory Download PDF

Year - 2025

General Studies - Paper I Download PDF

General Studies – Paper-II Download PDF

General Studies – Paper – III Download PDF

General Studies – Paper – IV Download PDF

Hindi Compulsory Download PDF

Compulsory English Download PDF

Year - 2024

General Studies - Paper I Download PDF

General Studies - Paper II Download PDF

General Studies - Paper III Download PDF

General Studies - Paper IV Download PDF

Year - 2023

General Studies - Paper IV Download PDF

General Studies - Paper III Download PDF

General Studies - Paper II Download PDF

General Studies - Paper I Download PDF

English Compulsory Download PDF

Hindi Compulsory Download PDF

Year - 2022

General Studies - Paper IV Download PDF

General Studies - Paper III Download PDF

General Studies - Paper II Download PDF

General Studies - Paper I Download PDF

English Compulsory Download PDF

Hindi Compulsory Download PDF

Year - 2021

General Studies - Paper IV Download PDF

General Studies - Paper III Download PDF

General Studies - Paper II Download PDF

General Studies - Paper I Download PDF

Year - 2020

General Studies - Paper IV Download PDF

General Studies - Paper III Download PDF

General Studies - Paper II Download PDF

General Studies - Paper I Download PDF

Year - 2019

English Compulsory Download PDF

Hindi Compulsory Download PDF

General Studies - Paper IV Download PDF

General Studies - Paper III Download PDF

General Studies - Paper II Download PDF

General Studies - Paper I Download PDF

Year - 2018

English Compulsory Download PDF

Hindi Compulsory Download PDF

General Studies - Paper IV Download PDF

General Studies - Paper III Download PDF

General Studies - Paper II Download PDF

General Studies - Paper I Download PDF

Year - 2017

English Compulsory Download PDF

Hindi Compulsory Download PDF

General Studies - Paper IV Download PDF

General Studies - Paper III Download PDF

General Studies - Paper II Download PDF

General Studies - Paper I Download PDF

Year - 2016

English Compulsory Download PDF

Hindi Compulsory Download PDF

General Studies - Paper IV Download PDF

General Studies - Paper III Download PDF

General Studies - Paper II Download PDF

General Studies - Paper I Download PDF

Year - 2015

English Compulsory Download PDF

Hindi Compulsory Download PDF

General Studies - Paper IV Download PDF

General Studies - Paper III Download PDF

General Studies - Paper II Download PDF

General Studies - Paper I Download PDF

Year - 2014

English Compulsory Download PDF

Hindi Compulsory Download PDF

General Studies - Paper IV Download PDF

General Studies - Paper III Download PDF

General Studies - Paper II Download PDF

General Studies - Paper I Download PDF

FAQs

1. Where can I download UPSC Mains Previous Year Question (PYQs) Papers?

You can download UPSC Mains PYQs from the Sanskriti IAS website.

2. Why are UPSC Mains Previous Year Questions important?

They help understand the question trend, important themes, and answer-writing approach.

3. How many years of Mains PYQs should I solve?

Candidates should practice recent years’ PYQs and analyse recurring themes.

4. Are PYQs enough for UPSC Mains preparation?

No. PYQs should be combined with the syllabus, standard sources, and answer-writing practice.

5. How should I use Mains PYQs for preparation?

Analyse PYQs topic-wise and syllabus-wise, and practise writing structured answers within the given time.

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