UPSC Prelims PYQ - Topic Wise

Select a topic to practice focused UPSC Prelims questions for that specific area.

Current Affairs

9 topics • 44 questions

Awards – National & International

3

Economic & Financial News

2

Government Schemes & Policy Launches

5

International Relations & Diplomacy

9

National Politics & Governance Events

2

Persons in News & Appointments

1

Places, Events & Sports in News

2

Reports, Surveys & Global Rankings

0

Summits, Conferences & International Days

2

Economy

18 topics • 44 questions

Agriculture – Green Revolution, MSP, APMC & Land Reforms

1

Balance of Payment, Current Account & Trade Deficit

0

Basic Economic Concepts – Micro & Macro Economics

0

Capital Markets – Stock Exchange, SEBI, Mutual Funds & Bonds

7

Economic Organisations – IMF, World Bank, ADB & BRICS

2

Economic Survey, Reports & Key Indices

0

Foreign Exchange & Currency Management

0

Foreign Trade Policy – Exports, Imports & WTO

0

Human Development Index & Social Sector Schemes

0

Industry & Infrastructure – Make in India, PLI & FDI Policy

2

Inflation – Types, Causes, Measurement & Control

0

Money & Banking – RBI, Commercial Banks & Monetary Policy

8

National Income – GDP, GNP, NNP & Measurement

2

Planning in India – Five Year Plans & NITI Aayog

0

Poverty, Unemployment & Social Inequality

0

Sustainable Development & Green Economy

1

Taxation – Direct & Indirect Taxes, GST

1

Union Budget – Structure, Deficits & Key Terms

3

Environment & Ecology

14 topics • 45 questions

Air Pollution – Sources, Effects & Control Measures

1

Basics of Ecology – Ecosystem, Food Chain & Energy Flow

2

Biodiversity – Types, Hotspots & Threats

2

Biogeochemical Cycles – Carbon, Nitrogen, Water & Phosphorus

0

Climate Change – Causes, IPCC Reports & Paris Agreement

5

Environmental Impact Assessment & Green Tribunals

1

Environmental Laws – EPA, Forest Act, Wildlife Protection Act

0

International Environmental Conventions & Protocols

4

Invasive Species, Microplastics & Emerging Threats

1

National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries & Biosphere Reserves

0

Soil & Land Degradation – Desertification & Remediation

0

Water Pollution – Sources, Eutrophication & Treatment

4

Wetlands, Mangroves & Ramsar Sites

0

Wildlife Conservation – Endangered Species & IUCN Red List

8

Geography

24 topics • 45 questions

Agriculture – Crops, Cropping Patterns & Irrigation

2

Atmosphere – Composition, Layers & Insolation

8

Climate Classification & Koppen System

1

Coral Reefs, Sea Floor & Oceanography

0

Cyclones, Floods, Tsunamis & Natural Disasters

0

Himalayan Ranges – Formation, Passes & Glaciers

0

Indian Monsoon – Mechanism, Onset & Variability

0

Indian Rivers – Himalayan & Peninsular River Systems

2

Industries – Location, Distribution & Industrial Belts

0

Interior of the Earth – Layers, Plate Tectonics & Earthquakes

3

Landforms – Mountains, Plateaus, Plains & Geomorphology

1

Map-Based & Location Questions

0

Minerals & Energy Resources of India

2

Natural Vegetation & Forest Types of India

0

Ocean Currents, Tides & El Nino / La Nina

1

Physiographic Divisions of India

0

Population Distribution, Migration & Urbanisation

2

Soils of India – Types, Distribution & Degradation

0

Straits, Seas, Gulfs & International Boundaries

4

Transport & Infrastructure – Roads, Railways, Ports & Airways

0

Volcanoes – Types, Distribution & Ring of Fire

2

Wind Systems, Pressure Belts & Jet Streams

0

World Mountains, Deserts & Grasslands

3

World Rivers, Lakes & Important Water Bodies

1

History

41 topics • 39 questions

Advent of Europeans & British Expansion in India

3

Ancient Indian Art & Architecture – Caves, Stupas & Temples

1

Ancient Indian Literature, Science & Philosophy

2

Bhakti Movement – Saints, Philosophy & Social Impact

0

Buddhism – Origin, Sects, Councils & Spread

2

Chola Empire – Administration, Naval Power & Art

1

Classical Dance Forms of India

0

Classical Music – Hindustani & Carnatic Traditions

1

Constitutional Acts & Reforms – 1909 to 1935

1

Delhi Sultanate – All Dynasties & Administration

0

Early Medieval Dynasties – Pallavas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas

1

Gandhi & Mass Movements – Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience, Quit India

4

GI Tags & Intangible Cultural Heritage

0

Governor Generals & Viceroys of India

0

Gupta Empire – Golden Age, Administration & Decline

1

Indian National Congress – Formation & Early Phase

0

Indian Paintings – Schools, Styles & Artists

0

Indus Valley Civilisation – Society, Economy & Decline

1

Jainism – Principles, Sects & Tirthankaras

0

Mahajanapadas & Rise of Magadha

1

Maratha Empire & Shivaji Maharaj

0

Mauryan Empire – Administration, Economy & Ashoka

1

Medieval Art & Architecture – Styles & Monuments

0

Mughal Art, Architecture, Literature & Music

0

Mughal Empire – Rulers, Administration & Economy

0

Partition of Bengal & Swadeshi Movement

0

Partition of India & Independence

0

Post-Independence – Integration of States & Reorganisation

1

Post-Mauryan Dynasties – Shungas, Satavahanas, Kushanas

1

Puppetry, Folk Arts & Performing Arts of India

0

Revolt of 1857 – Causes, Events & Consequences

0

Revolutionary Movements & Armed Resistance

0

Sangam Age – Literature, Society & Trade

0

Sikhism – Gurus, Philosophy & Sikh Confederacy

0

Socio-Religious Reform Movements – 19th & 20th Century

3

Sufi Movement – Orders, Saints & Influence

0

Temples – Nagara, Dravidian & Vesara Styles

0

Tribal & Peasant Movements in Colonial India

0

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India

0

Vedic Age – Rigvedic & Later Vedic Period

0

Vijayanagara Empire – Administration, Economy & Culture

1

Indian Polity & Governance

27 topics • 49 questions

Centre-State Relations – Legislative, Administrative & Financial

2

Citizenship – Provisions & NRC Issues

0

Constitutional Amendments – Key Amendments & Procedures

5

Constitutional Bodies – CAG, UPSC, Election Commission, Finance Commission

4

Directive Principles of State Policy – DPSP

1

Elections – Process, ECI, EVMs, Model Code of Conduct

1

Emergency Provisions – National, State & Financial

0

Federalism & Inter-State Relations

0

Fundamental Duties & Their Significance

0

Fundamental Rights – Articles 12 to 35

2

Governor – Role, Powers & Discretionary Functions

3

High Courts & Subordinate Courts

0

Making of the Constitution & Constituent Assembly

1

Non-Constitutional Bodies – NITI Aayog, CBI, NHC etc.

3

Panchayati Raj – 73rd & 74th Amendment

1

Parliament – Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & Legislative Process

6

Parliamentary Committees & Procedures

1

Preamble – Keywords, Amendments & Significance

0

President of India – Powers, Functions & Election

2

Prime Minister & Council of Ministers

0

Public Policy – Governance Schemes & Government Initiatives

0

Rights Issues – RTI, PIL, Legal Aid & Consumer Rights

0

Salient Features of Indian Constitution

1

State Legislature & State Executive

0

Supreme Court – Powers, Jurisdiction & Landmark Cases

1

Tribunals, Regulatory Bodies & Quasi-Judicial Bodies

0

Union & Its Territories – Schedules & Reorganisation

0

Quantitative Aptitude

20 topics • 0 questions

Reading Comprehension

11 topics • 0 questions

Passage – Author's Tone, Attitude & Intent

0

Passage – Conclusion & Best Summary

0

Passage – Economy & Finance Based

0

Passage – Environment & Science Based

0

Passage – Fact vs Opinion

0

Passage – Inference & Implicit Meaning

0

Passage – Logical Flow & Coherence of Ideas

0

Passage – Main Idea & Central Theme

0

Passage – Philosophy, Ethics & Governance Based

0

Passage – Society, History & Culture Based

0

Passage – Vocabulary in Context & Word Meaning

0

Reasoning & Logical Ability

18 topics • 0 questions

Analogies – Word, Letter & Number

Critical Reasoning & Strengthening / Weakening Arguments

0

Decision Making & Administrative Scenarios

Number & Letter Series

0

Puzzles & Grid-Based Reasoning

0

Ranking & Order

0

Seating Arrangement – Linear & Circular

0

Statement & Arguments

0

Statement & Assumptions

0

Statement & Conclusions

0

Syllogisms – All/Some/None Based Deductions

0

Venn Diagrams & Set Theory

0

Science & Technology

12 topics • 32 questions

Biology – Cell, Genetics, Human Body & Diseases

3

Biotechnology – GMOs, Gene Editing & CRISPR

2

Chemistry – Elements, Compounds, Acids & Everyday Applications

3

Defence Technology – Missiles, DRDO & Weapons Systems

4

Health & Pharmaceuticals – Vaccines, Drugs & Disease Control

0

Information Technology – AI, ML, Blockchain & Cybersecurity

4

Nanotechnology, Robotics & Emerging Technologies

0

Nuclear Technology – Reactors, Radiation & India's Nuclear Policy

1

Physics Concepts – Laws, Motion, Optics & Thermodynamics

0

Renewable Energy – Solar, Wind, Hydrogen & Green Fuels

2

Science & Technology in Current Affairs

2

Space Technology – ISRO Missions, Satellites & Exploration

3