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Previous Year Prelims Question Papers- UPSC

Importance of previous year question paper- UPSC prelims Download PDF

Previous year questions give information about the importance of the subject and the trend of questions. To some extent, information about the subjects is also available from the syllabus, but previous year questions give us information about those subjects which are not mentioned in the syllabus and questions are often asked from that subject in the exam. Also, previous year questions help in practicing as per the exam. Candidates are advised to complete their preparation with previous year questions after reviewing the syllabus.

Year - 2026

General Studies - Paper I (Question Paper) Download PDF

General Studies - Paper II (Question Paper) Download PDF

Year - 2025

General Studies - Paper II (Question Paper) Download PDF

General Studies - Paper I (Question Paper) Download PDF

Year - 2024

General Studies - Paper II (Question Paper) Download PDF

General Studies - Paper I (Question Paper) Download PDF

Year - 2023

General Studies - Paper II (Question Paper) Download PDF

General Studies - Paper I (Question Paper) Download PDF

Year - 2022

General Studies - Paper II (Question Paper) Download PDF

General Studies - Paper I (Question Paper) Download PDF

Year - 2021

General Studies - Paper II (Question Paper) Download PDF

General Studies - Paper I (Question Paper) Download PDF

Year - 2020

General Studies - Paper II (Answer key) Download PDF

General Studies - Paper II (Question Paper) Download PDF

General Studies - Paper I (Answer Key with Explanation) Download PDF

General Studies - Paper I (Question Paper) Download PDF

Year - 2019

General Studies - Paper II (CSAT) Download PDF

General Studies - Paper I Download PDF

Year - 2018

General Studies - Paper II (CSAT) Download PDF

General Studies - Paper I Download PDF

Year - 2017

General Studies - Paper II (CSAT) Download PDF

General Studies - Paper I Download PDF

Year - 2016

General Studies - Paper II (CSAT) Download PDF

General Studies - Paper I Download PDF

Year - 2015

General Studies - Paper II (CSAT) Download PDF

General Studies - Paper I Download PDF

Year - 2014

General Studies - Paper II (CSAT) Download PDF

General Studies - Paper I Download PDF

FAQs

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

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

2. Why are UPSC Previous Year Questions important?

They help understand the question trend, important topics, and exam pattern.

3. How many years of PYQs should I solve?

Candidates should practice as many previous years’ papers as possible, especially recent years.

4. Are PYQs enough for UPSC Prelims preparation?

No. PYQs should be used along with the UPSC syllabus and standard study material.

5. How should I use PYQs for preparation?

Solve them topic-wise and year-wise, analyse mistakes, and revise the related topics.

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