UPSC CSE Mains · Self-Study

PYQ Answer Skeletons

Every previous-year question from 2016–2025, paired with a compact answer skeleton in topper style — intro, multi-dimensional body, conclusion, and the Articles, judgements, schemes, scholars and data to cite. Attempt the question first, then check your answer.

1,149 questions 10 years 7 papers
General Studies, Essay & Optional
GS-1

General Studies I

Art & Culture, Modern · World · Post-Independence History, Indian Society, Geography.

200 questionsOpen →
GS-2

General Studies II

Polity & Constitution, Governance, Social Justice, International Relations.

200 questionsOpen →
GS-3

General Studies III

Economy, Agriculture, Science & Tech, Environment, Internal Security, Disaster.

200 questionsOpen →
GS-4

Ethics (GS-IV)

Theory questions and case studies — dual skeletons with stakeholders, options and values.

189 questionsOpen →
ESSAY

Essay Paper

Planning skeletons — an anchor to open, dimensions to develop, a close, and quotes to weave in.

80 topicsOpen →
PSIR · II

PSIR Optional — Paper 2

Comparative Politics & International Relations — every PYQ with a cited skeleton.

280 questionsOpen →
PSIR · I

PSIR Optional — Paper 1 PDF

Political Theory & Indian Government and Politics — two-column printable skeleton booklet.

280 questionsOpen →
How to use: open a paper, attempt the question on paper first, then reveal the skeleton to check your structure, fill gaps and cover the syllabus. Each paper has a year navigation bar and a subject filter.