UPSC Prelims PYQs by topic
Every syllabus topic with the real past questions behind it. See how often UPSC asked it, when, and how — then try the questions yourself.
CSAT · Paper-II
794 PYQs · 2017–2026CSAT Quant
- Number System & Divisibility116 PYQsRising
- Percentages, Ratio & Averages69 PYQsSteady
- Number Series & Mathematical Puzzles38 PYQsFading
- Permutations, Combinations & Probability33 PYQsFading
- Time, Speed, Distance & Work26 PYQsRising
- Mensuration & Basic Geometry21 PYQsFading
- Profit & Loss, Interest6 PYQsRising
CSAT Reasoning
CSAT Data Interpretation
General Studies · Paper-I
1215 PYQs · 2011–2026Polity & Governance
- Parliament & Legislative Procedure45 PYQsSteady
- Fundamental Rights & Writs23 PYQsFading
- Centre-State Relations & Inter-State Council17 PYQsRising
- DPSP & Fundamental Duties16 PYQsFading
- Election Commission, CAG, UPSC, Finance Commission15 PYQsSteady
- Supreme Court, High Courts & Tribunals14 PYQsSteady
- President, Governor & Ordinances12 PYQsRising
- Panchayati Raj & Urban Local Bodies11 PYQsSteady
- Historical Background & Preamble10 PYQsSteady
History of India
- Gandhian Era & Mass Movements (1919-1939)33 PYQsRising
- British Expansion, Policies & 1857 Revolt25 PYQsSteady
- Buddhism, Jainism & Mahajanapadas21 PYQsSteady
- Early Phase & Swadeshi Movement (1885-1918)17 PYQsFading
- Indus Valley Civilization & Vedic Society14 PYQsRising
- Towards Independence (1940-1947)14 PYQsFading
- Mauryan & Gupta Empires13 PYQsRising
- Delhi Sultanate & Vijayanagara Empire11 PYQsSteady
- Mughal Empire & Maratha Confederacy10 PYQsFading
- Socio-Religious Reform Movements10 PYQsSteady
Art & Culture
Geography & Ecology
- Climate Change, Pollution & Environmental Conventions107 PYQsSteady
- Ecosystem Dynamics & Biodiversity Conservation75 PYQsFading
- Protected Areas & Wildlife Legislation62 PYQsFading
- Physiography, Drainage & Indian Monsoons54 PYQsSteady
- Climatology & Oceanography36 PYQsRising
- Geomorphology & Plate Tectonics11 PYQsRising