Data-derived GS Paper I breakdown
UPSC Prelims 2025 paper analysis
This analysis counts 100 questions in our 2025 GS Paper I library. It shows the recorded subject mix, canonical topic distribution, and changes in counts versus 2024 where comparison data is available. It does not infer difficulty or predict a future paper.
Subject distribution in 2025
| Subject | Questions | Share | vs 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Affairs | 23 | 23% | +18 |
| Polity | 21 | 21% | +4 |
| Economy | 14 | 14% | -2 |
| Environment | 13 | 13% | -5 |
| Geography | 12 | 12% | +2 |
| Science | 11 | 11% | +2 |
| History | 6 | 6% | -19 |
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
Consider the following statements : I. On the dissolution of the House of the People, the Speaker shall not vacate his/her office until immediately before the first meeting of...
History
Consider the following statements about Raja Ram Mohan Roy : I. He possessed great love and respect for the traditional philosophical systems of the East. II. He desired his c...
Economy
With reference to investments, consider the following : I. Bonds II. Hedge Funds III. Stocks IV. Venture Capital How many of the above are treated as Alternative Investment Fu...
Geography
India is one of the founding members of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), a multimodal transportation corridor, which will connect
Environment
With reference to 'Blue Carbon', which of the following statements is correct?
Science
In the context of electric vehicle batteries, consider the following elements : I. Cobalt II. Graphite III. Lithium IV. Nickel How many of the above usually make up battery ca...
Current Affairs
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Aditya-L1' mission: 1. It is India's first space-based observatory class solar mission. 2. It is placed in a halo orbit around...
Current Affairs
Consider the following statements about turmeric during the year 2022-23 : I. India is the largest producer and exporter of turmeric in the world. II. More than 30 varieties o...
Current Affairs
With reference to India's defence, consider the following pairs : Aircraft type : Description I. Dornier-228 : Maritime patrol aircraft II. IL-76 : Supersonic combat aircraft...
Economy
Consider the following statements : Statement I : In India, State Governments have no power for making rules for grant of concessions in respect of extraction of minor mineral...
Geography
Consider the following statements : Statement I : Scientific studies suggest that a shift is taking place in the Earth's rotation and axis. Statement II : Solar flares and ass...
Current Affairs
Consider the following statements in respect of BIMSTEC : I. It is a regional organization consisting of seven member States till January 2025. II. It came into existence with...
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.