Data-derived GS Paper I breakdown
UPSC Prelims 2026 paper analysis
This analysis counts 100 questions in our 2026 GS Paper I library. It shows the recorded subject mix, canonical topic distribution, and changes in counts versus 2025 where comparison data is available. It does not infer difficulty or predict a future paper.
Subject distribution in 2026
| Subject | Questions | Share | vs 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | 21 | 21% | +5 |
| Current Affairs | 17 | 17% | +8 |
| Economy | 17 | 17% | -1 |
| Science | 16 | 16% | +2 |
| Polity | 12 | 12% | -2 |
| Environment | 9 | 9% | -7 |
| Geography | 8 | 8% | -5 |
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
Which of the following statements with regard to the persons with disabilities in India is/are correct ? 1. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, an Act passed by the P...
History
Which of the following factors contributed to the formation of the Forward Bloc by Subhas Chandra Bose in 1939 ? 1. Bose failed to win the confidence of Mahatma Gandhi. 2. The...
Economy
Which of the following is/are the most significant implication(s) of obtaining Oeko-Tex certification for Eri Silk in the global textile industry ? 1. It allows Indian exporte...
Geography
Ships from which of the following countries have to cross the Strait of Hormuz to reach out to the Indian Ocean ? 1. Bahrain 2. Syria 3. Qatar 4. Egypt Select the answer using...
Environment
Which of the following best explain(s) the rationale for protecting mangrove ecosystems in the context of climate resilience ? 1. Mangroves reduce tidal energy and store fresh...
Science
Consider the following statements with regard to involvement of private entities in India's space programme : 1. The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (...
Current Affairs
'X', born in the UK, was conferred the Nobel Prize in 2025. He was a professor in an American university when this prize was announced. Identify 'X' :
History
The artificially fixed rupee-sterling exchange rate prescribed by the Hilton-Young Commission (1926) was adopted by the British Government for which one of the following reaso...
Science
Which of the following statements regarding the features of blockchain technology are correct ? 1. Records stored in the database may be made visible to relevant stakeholders...
Science
Which of the following statements about DHRUV64 is/are correct ? 1. It is the third chip fabricated under the DIR-V Programme with an overall aim to enable the creation of mic...
Science
Which of the following statements with regard to genetic medicine is/are correct ? 1. Genetic medicines correct/compensate for the faulty genes responsible for disease. 2. Eng...
Environment
With reference to Madhav National Park, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. It was declared a Tiger Reserve in India in 2025. 2. Sakhya Sagar, which is desig...
Method and limitations
Counts come from the live PYQ database and refresh when it changes. Answers follow UPSC’s provisional key. The final key comes with the final result, and we will update any answer that changes. 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.