PYQs · Mains
Mains PYQs by paper
1,179 mains questions from 2013–2026, grouped by micro-theme with year and marks for each.
GS Paper I
295 questions · 96 micro-themes
Most asked themes
- Geomorphology12 Qs
- Oil, Natural Resources12 Qs
- Women10 Qs
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GS Paper II
285 questions · 70 micro-themes
Most asked themes
- Federalism12 Qs
- Constitutional Comparison12 Qs
- Non-Constitutional/ Statutory Bodies10 Qs
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GS Paper III
288 questions · 104 micro-themes
Most asked themes
- Organized Crime and Terrorism12 Qs
- Renewable Energy Sector9 Qs
- Border Area Management9 Qs
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GS Paper IV (Ethics)
263 questions · 121 micro-themes
Most asked themes
- Ethical Issues in International Relations and funding17 Qs
- Laws, Rules, Regulations, Conscience10 Qs
- Accountability and Ethical Governance8 Qs
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Essay
48 questions · 23 micro-themes
Most asked themes
- Force vs Influence5 Qs
- Discovery vs Creation4 Qs
- Action vs Inaction4 Qs
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