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Browse solved General Studies Paper I questions from 2014–2026. The 2026 answers follow UPSC’s provisional key, and its page links the official Paper I and Paper II PDFs.
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01How many UPSC Prelims previous year questions are available?
The solved bank has 1,300 General Studies Paper I questions from 2014 to 2026. The 2026 answers follow UPSC's provisional answer key, in which UPSC dropped question 64, and the 2026 page also links the official GS Paper I and CSAT PDFs.
02Can I practice UPSC PYQs subject-wise?
Yes. You can drill PYQs by individual subject (Polity, History, Economy, Geography, Environment, Science & Tech, Current Affairs) or take a full year-wise test with all 100 questions.
03Are the PYQ practice tests timed like the real UPSC exam?
Yes. Every practice session includes a countdown timer, negative marking, question palette navigation, and mark-for-review — exactly like the real UPSC Prelims examination.
04Is the UPSC PYQ practice platform free?
Yes. The 1,300 solved questions, paper links, practice sessions, and core analytics are available without a paywall.