A lot of toppers this year talked about the significance of PYQs. Generally, what we go after are PYQ Booklets from the Market, which are either erroneous (wrong questions tagged under wrong syllabus headings), or outdated – only subject-wise (All questions from History, Polity, Internal Security, that too till 2021/22).
We are providing you not only Topic-Wise, but Sub-theme wise PYQs of UPSC Mains from 2013-2023. This will help you understand the exact sub-themes are having been repeated, and make your preparation more focussed.
A lot of toppers this year talked about the significance of PYQs. Generally, what we go after are PYQ Booklets from the Market, which are either erroneous (wrong questions tagged under wrong syllabus headings), or outdated – only subject-wise (All questions from History, Polity, Internal Security, that too till 2021/22).
We are providing you not only Topic-Wise, but Sub-theme wise PYQs of UPSC Mains from 2013-2023. This will help you understand the exact sub-themes are having been repeated, and make your preparation more focussed.
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UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – GS 1
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Indian Culture-Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Modern Indian History-Mid-18th century – Present (significant events, personalities, issues).
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Freedom Struggle-various stages, important contributors/ contributions from different parts of the country.
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Post-Independence-consolidation and reorganisation within country.
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.— their forms and effect on the society.
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Salient Features of Indian Society and Diversity of India
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues.
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Urbanisation: problems and remedies
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Globalisation and its effects on Indian society
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Salient Features of World Physical Geography
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Distribution of key Natural Resources (world, South Asia and Indian subcontinent)
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India)
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.
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UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – GS 2
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Indian Constitution-Historical underpinnings & evolution; Features, amendments, significant provisions, basic structure of Constitution
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Functions & responsibilities of the Union and the States; issues and challenges of federal structure
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Separation of Powers between different organs, dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Comparison of Indian constitutional scheme with other countries
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Parliament and State Legislatures (structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges; issues therein)
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary; Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Appointment to various Constitutional posts; Constitutional Bodies (powers, functions and responsibilities); Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi-judicial bodies
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Appointment to various Constitutional posts; Constitutional Bodies (powers, functions and responsibilities); Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi-judicial bodies
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Government Policies & Interventions for development of various sectors (issues in their design, implementation)
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Development processes and the development industry; the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/ Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Issues relating to poverty and hunger
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Transaparency and accountability (institutional and other measures); Citizens Charter, E-Governance (applications, models, successes, limitations, potential)
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Role of Civil Services in a democracy.
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – India and its neighborhood- relations.
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.
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UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – GS 3
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Indian Economy (issues re: planning, mobilisation of resources, growth, development, employment);
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Government Budgeting
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Major Crops – Cropping patterns in various parts of the country
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Different types of irrigation and irrigation systems
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Storage, transport and marketing of Agricultural produce and issues and related constraints
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – E- technology in the aid of farmers
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and MSP; PDS (objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping, issues of buffer stocks & food security), Technology Missions
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Economics of Animal-Rearing
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Food processing and related industries in India (scope & significance, location, upstream-downstream requirements, supply chain management);
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Land Reforms in India
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Effects of Liberalisation on the economy; Changes in Industrial policy & their effects on industrial growth
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Infrastructure (energy, ports, roads, airports, railways); Investment models
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Achievements of Indians in S&T; Indigenisation of technology & developing new technology
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Disaster and Disaster Management
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Linkages between Development & spread of Extremism
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security.
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention.
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Security challenges and their management in border areas – linkages of organized crime with terrorism.
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate.
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UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – GS 4
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, Determinants and Consequences of Ethics in Human Actions; Dimensions of Ethics; Ethics – in Private and Public Relationships.
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Human Values: Lessons from the Lives and Teachings of Great Leaders, Reformers and Administrators; Role of family society and educational institutions in inculcating values.
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Attitude: Content, Structure, Function; its Influence and Relation with Thought and Behaviour; Moral and Political Attitudes; Social Influence and Persuasion.
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance.
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Contributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers from India and World.
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Service, Integrity, Impartiality and Non-partisanship, Objectivity, Dedication to Public Service, Empathy, Tolerance and compassion towards weaker-sections.
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Public/Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration: Status and Problems; Ethical Concerns and Dilemmas in Government and Private Institutions; Laws, Rules, Regulations and Conscience as Sources of Ethical Guidance; Accountability and Ethical Governance; Strengthening of Ethical and Moral Values in Governance; ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding; Corporate Governance.
- UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Probity in Governance: Concept of Public Service; Philosophical Basis of Governance and Probity; Information Sharing and Transparency in Government, Right to information; Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work Culture, Quality of Service Delivery, utilization of Public Funds, Challenges of Corruption.
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