UPSC Civil Services (Mains) Exam PYQ (Previous Year Questions) analysis helps UPSC aspirants understand how the GS Papers syllabus is operationalized in the Mains examination. By studying PYQs paper-wise—GS Paper 1, GS Paper 2 etc.. — candidates can identify recurring themes, evolving demand patterns, and UPSC’s analytical depth, enabling more focused preparation and effective answer writing.

GS Paper 1: Indian History, Art and Culture, World History, Post-Independent India, Indian Society, Physical Geography, Resources and Industrial Locations