Data-derived GS Paper I breakdown
UPSC Prelims 2015 paper analysis
This analysis counts 100 questions in our 2015 GS Paper I library. It shows the recorded subject mix, canonical topic distribution, and changes in counts versus 2014 where comparison data is available. It does not infer difficulty or predict a future paper.
Subject distribution in 2015
| Subject | Questions | Share | vs 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 21 | 21% | +9 |
| Environment | 15 | 15% | -7 |
| History | 15 | 15% | -6 |
| Geography | 14 | 14% | -2 |
| Polity | 13 | 13% | +1 |
| Current Affairs | 12 | 12% | +8 |
| Science | 10 | 10% | -3 |
Most represented canonical topics
These are conservative category counts based on enriched topic and sub-topic labels, not official UPSC syllabus tags.
Representative solved questions
The sample starts with one graded question from each available subject, then fills remaining slots without repeating identical prompt text.
Polity
When a bill is referred to a joint sitting of both the Houses of the Parliament, it has to be passed by
History
The Government of India Act of 1919 clearly defined
Economy
The problem of international liquidity is related to the non-availability of
Geography
In India, the steel production industry requires the import of
Environment
Which of the following statements regarding 'Green Climate Fund' is/are correct? 1. It is intended to assist the developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to...
Science
In the context of modern scientific research, consider the following statements about 'IceCube', a particle detector located at South Pole, which was recently in the news : 1....
Current Affairs
Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014 was given to which one of the following?
Environment
With reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna...
Economy
'Basel III Accord' or simply 'Basel III', often seen in the news, seeks to
History
Consider the following : The arrival of Babur into India led to the 1. introduction of gunpowder in the subcontinent 2. introduction of the arch and dome in the region's archi...
Economy
A decrease in tax to GDP ratio of a country indicates which of the following? 1. Slowing economic growth rate 2. Less equitable distribution of national income Select the corr...
History
With reference to the art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?
Method and limitations
Counts come from the live PYQ database snapshot reviewed on 12 August 2026. Subject, topic, and concept classifications are independent, AI-assisted enrichment rather than official UPSC labels. We publish descriptive counts—not predictions—and correct classification errors when found. Read the complete methodology and correction policy.