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UPSC Mains Topic Wise Previous Year Questions

UPSC Mains Topic Wise Previous Year Questions

Last Updated on March 1, 2024 by Admin

UPSC Mains Topic Wise Previous Year Questions (2018-2023)

This post contains UPSC Mains Topic Wise Previous Year Questions (PYQs) from 2018 to 2023. All the subjects have been further divided into various topics and subtopics. The topic wise classification is based on the official syllabus provided by UPSC. We’ve decided to stick to official syllabus provided by UPSC to avoid un-necessary confusion.

Also know that the charts given below are also important. They highlight the topic wise weightage of various topics/subjects in UPSC so far. This is crucial to understand since it will save you a lot of efforts if you prioritize your areas of preparation and study accordingly. This will also help you identify which areas are more important than other, and you can put efforts accordingly.

Understanding and studying UPSC Mains topic wise previous year questions is crucial if you plan to score good marks in exam. Use the resources provided here thoroughly and maximise your marks. Best wishes!

If you’re looking for 2013-2023 UPSC Mains Previous Year Questions in Topic Wise and Year Wise manner, do consider our UPSC Mains PYQ Book. Click here to know more.

Essay

UPSC Mains Topic Wise Previous Year Questions
UPSC Mains Essay Wise Weightage
Sr No.SubjectTopic Wise Mains Questions
1Essay Topic Wise Mains QuestionsClick here

General Studies 1

UPSC Mains GS 1 Topic Wise Weightage
Sr. No.SubjectTopic Wise Mains Questions
1GS 1 – Art & Culture- Topic Wise Mains QuestionsClick here
2GS 1 – Modern Indian History – Topic Wise Mains QuestionsClick here
3GS 1 – Post Independence History – Topic Wise Mains QuestionsClick here
4GS 1 – World History – Topic Wise Mains QuestionsClick here
5GS 1 – Society & Social Issues – Topic Wise Mains QuestionsClick here
6GS 1 – GeographyClick here

General Studies 2

UPSC Mains GS-2 Topic Wise Weightage
Sr. No.SubjectTopic Wise Mains Questions
1GS 2 – Constitution & Polity – Topic Wise Mains QuestionsClick here
2GS 2 – Social Justice – Topic Wise Mains QuestionsClick here
3GS 2 – Governance – Topic Wise Mains QuestionsClick here
4GS 2 – International Relations – Topic Wise Mains QuestionsClick here

General Studies 3

UPSC Mains GS 3 Topic Wise Weightage
Sr. No.SubjectTopic Wise Mains Questions
1GS 3 – Indian Economy – Topic Wise Mains QuestionsClick here
2GS 3 – Science & Technology – Topic Wise Mains QuestionsClick here
3GS 3 – Environment – Topic Wise Mains QuestionsClick here
4GS 3 – Disaster Management – Topic Wise Mains QuestionsClick here
5GS 3 – Internal Security – Topic Wise Mains QuestionsClick here

General Studies 4 (Ethics)

UPSC Mains GS 4-Ethics Topic Wise Weightage
Sr. No.SubjectTopic Wise Mains Questions
1GS 4 – 1] Ethics and Human InterfaceClick here
2GS 4 – 2] AttitudeClick here
3GS 4 – 3] Aptitude and Foundational Values…Click here
4GS 4 – 4] Emotional IntelligenceClick here
5GS 4 – 5] Contribution of Moral Thinkers…Click here
6GS 4 – 6] Public Services Values…Click here
7GS 4 – 7] Probity in GovernanceClick here

GS 4 (Ethics) Case Studies

Sr. No.SubjectTopic Wise Mains Questions
12023 Ethics Case StudiesClick here
22022 Ethics Case StudiesClick here
32021 Ethics Case StudiesClick here
42020 Ethics Case StudiesClick here
52019 Ethics Case StudiesClick here
62018 Ethics Case StudiesClick here

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Ujwal 512

Dear, Team. When can we expect the 2024 questions update?

SIDDHARTH GOURAV

Updated

Rudra Acharya

It would be really great if we could get questions from before 2018 just like you have given for prelims

Yuvaraj S

Questions from 2012 will be very helpful for practicing

Mansi Sehrawat

sir , need some help regarding ethics sources.

pool

please update the ethics pyq 2024

logeshwaran

yes , please update all the gs paper 2024

Shikhar Verma

It’d be great if you add mains pyqs before 2018 like 30 years compilation just like prelims.

Yuvaraj S

Kindly update 2024 & 2025 mains questions for all the topics. It will be really useful