UPSC CSE Exam Prelims, Get PYQs and more Details

Updated on Feb 13, 2025 10:53

UPSC CSE Exam Prelims PYQs are given below. Read the following article to get UPSC previous year question papers.

Kolkata: As UPSC Prelims are getting closer, candidates are looking for previous year question papers to understand the UPSC CSE Exam pattern and know the important topics for preparation. Candidates can get a clear vision about the UPSC CSE Exam Prelims by Reviewing PYQs.

Direct Link: UPSC CSE Exam Prelims PQs

UPSC Prelims is the first stage of CSE (Civil Services Examination) which is conducted by Union Public Service Commission. In India UPSC is a most prestigious competitive exam. Every year it motivated thousands of candidates to join the IAS, IPS, IFS and more Government Services.

UPSC Civil Service Exam has three stages: Preliminary, Mains and Interview. Prelims Exam is a screening test for the Mains exam. The Prelims include two objective-type papers, General Studies Paper I and General Studies Paper II. General Studies Paper I covers History, Geography, Economy, Political Science, Environment and Science. General Studies Paper II covers Logical Reasoning, Comprehension and Mathematics. Candidates can appear for Mains Exam after qualifying UPSC Prelims.

Where are the links of UPSC CSE Exam Prelims Exam PYQs?

UPSC Prelims serves as a screening test. It has two papers: General Studies Paper I and General Studies Paper II (CSAT). History, Geography, Economy, Political Science, Environment and Science are covered by General Studies Paper I and General Studies Paper II focused on Logical Reasoning, Comprehension and Mathematics. Previous year question papers help candidates to improve their exam preparation. Last Five Years UPSC CSE Exam Prelims Exam PYQs are listed below.

UPSC CSE Exam Prelims Exam PYQs
Year	Paper Name (PDF Link)
2020	General Studies Paper- I
	General Studies Paper- II
2021	General Studies Paper- I
	General Studies Paper- II
2022	General Studies Paper -I
	General Studies Paper -II
2023	General Studies Paper -I
	General Studies Paper -II
2024	General Studies Paper -I
	General Studies Paper -II

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Ans: First understand the syllabus, study NCERT Books, prepare for General Studies Paper I, prepare for General Studies Paper II (CSAT), practice Mock Tests, Revise Regularly, Stay Updated on Current Affairs and review previous year’s question papers.

Ans: History, Geography, Economy, Political Science, Environment and Science are covered by General Studies Paper I. This paper consists of 100 Questions.

Ans: UPSC Prelims 2025 is about to take place on May 25, 2025. UPSC Prelims 2025 exam has two papers: General Studies Paper I, General Studies Paper II.

Ans: Logical Reasoning, Comprehension and Mathematics are covered by General Studies Paper II. This paper consists of 80 Questions.