{"id":3180,"date":"2025-05-26T17:11:58","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T11:41:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=3180"},"modified":"2025-10-18T13:26:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T07:56:13","slug":"upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Prelims Topic Wise Questions Analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions\/#UPSC_Prelims_2025_Subject-Wise_Trend\" >UPSC Prelims 2025 Subject-Wise Trend\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions\/#UPSC_Prelims_General_Studies_Exam_2025_%E2%80%93_Some_of_the_questions_asked\" >UPSC Prelims General Studies Exam 2025 &#8211; Some of the questions asked\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions\/#UPSC_Prelims_Topic-Wise_Questions_Overview\" >UPSC Prelims Topic-Wise Questions Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions\/#UPSC_Prelims_Topic_Wise_Questions_Analysis_Last_10_Years\" >UPSC Prelims Topic Wise Questions Analysis Last 10 Years<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions\/#Benefits_of_Solving_UPSC_Prelims_Topic_Wise_Questions\" >Benefits of Solving UPSC Prelims Topic Wise Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions\/#How_to_Use_UPSC_Prelims_Topic_Wise_Questions_Effectively\" >How to Use UPSC Prelims Topic Wise Questions Effectively<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions\/#UPSC_Prelims_Topic_Wise_Questions_FAQs\" >UPSC Prelims Topic Wise Questions FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparing for the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> requires more than just reading textbooks and current affairs. One of the most effective revision techniques is solving <\/span><b>UPSC Prelims Topic Wise Questions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With the 2025 Prelims scheduled on <\/span><b>May 25<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this is the ideal time for focused and strategic preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Topic wise questions allow aspirants to assess their command over each subject and identify weak areas. They also help in mastering time management and building a strategy for solving MCQs accurately.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"47\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Prelims_2025_Subject-Wise_Trend\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"47\">UPSC Prelims 2025 <\/strong><strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"47\">Subject-Wise Trend\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"684\">The UPSC Prelims 2025 saw a notable emphasis on <strong data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"110\">Economics<\/strong>, which topped the chart with <strong data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"156\">21 questions<\/strong>, highlighting its increasing relevance in the exam pattern. Both <strong data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"232\">Polity<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"261\">Science &amp; Technology<\/strong> maintained their consistent presence with <strong data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"325\">15 questions each<\/strong>. <strong data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"340\">Geography<\/strong> followed with <strong data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"371\">14 questions<\/strong>, while <strong data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"390\">History<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"414\">Current Affairs<\/strong> accounted for <strong data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"452\">12 and 13 questions<\/strong> respectively, showcasing a balanced mix of static and current topics. Interestingly, the number of questions from <strong data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"582\">Environment<\/strong> dropped to <strong data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"600\">10<\/strong>, indicating a slight reduction in focus on this subject compared to previous years<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Subject<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>No. of Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Difficulty Level<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate to Difficult<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">History<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy to Moderate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geography<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy to Moderate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Economics<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate to Difficult<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Science &amp; Technology<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate to Difficult<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polity<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy to Moderate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current Affairs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate to Difficult<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Prelims_General_Studies_Exam_2025_%E2%80%93_Some_of_the_questions_asked\"><\/span><b>UPSC Prelims General Studies Exam 2025 &#8211; <\/b><b>Some of the questions asked\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With reference to investments, consider the following :<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> I. Bonds<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> II. Hedge Funds<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> III. Stocks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> IV. Venture Capital<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many of the above are treated as Alternative Investment Funds?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (a) Only one<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (b) Only two<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (c) Only three<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (d) All the four<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2. Which of the following are the sources of income for the Reserve Bank of India?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> I. Buying and selling Government bonds<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> II. Buying and selling foreign currency<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> III. Pension fund management &#8211;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> IV. Lending to private companies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> V. Printing and distributing currency notes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Select the correct answer using the code given below.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (a) I and II only<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (b) II, III and IV<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (c) I, III, IV and V .<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (d) I, II and V<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who among the following rulers in ancient India had assumed the titles &#8216;Mattavilasa&#8217;, &#8216;Vichitrachitta&#8217; and &#8216;Gunabhara?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (a) Mahendravarman I<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (b) Simhavishnu<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (c) Narasimhavarman I .<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (d) Simhavarman<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fa-hien (Faxian), the Chinese pilgrim travelled to India during the reign of<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (a) Samudragupta<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (b) Chandragupta II<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (c) Kumaragupta I<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (d) Skandagupta<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Prelims_Topic-Wise_Questions_Overview\"><\/span><b>UPSC Prelims Topic-Wise Questions Overview<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Prelims General Studies Paper 1 <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">features 100 multiple-choice questions from a broad range of subjects. Preparing topic-wise helps aspirants identify strengths, improve weak areas, and understand question trends. Key subjects include History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern, Art &amp; Culture), Geography, Polity, Economics, Environment, Science &amp; Technology, and Current Affairs. Each subject is further broken down into subtopics like Indian National Movement, Constitution, Economic Schemes, and Climate Change.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practising topic-wise enhances focused revision and boosts accuracy. It also aids time management during the exam. Analyzing the last 10 years of question trends shows consistent weightage for Polity, History, Environment, and Economics. Regularly solving topic-wise questions from these subjects significantly improves chances of success in UPSC Prelims. Integrating this method with current affairs and mock tests ensures a well-rounded preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prelims Question Paper 2025<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=3094&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Prelims Answer Key 2025<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Prelims_Topic_Wise_Questions_Analysis_Last_10_Years\"><\/span><b>UPSC Prelims Topic Wise Questions Analysis Last 10 Years<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the distribution of questions over the years is crucial for prioritising subjects. Below is a 10-year analysis (2013\u20132024) showing how many questions were asked from each subject in UPSC Prelims GS Paper 1.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3181\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-20-170214.png?resize=718%2C376&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"718\" height=\"376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-20-170214.png?resize=300%2C157&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-20-170214.png?resize=768%2C401&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-20-170214.png?w=928&amp;ssl=1 928w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 718px) 100vw, 718px\" \/><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>History<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Geography<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Polity<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Art &amp; Culture<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Environment<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Science &amp; Tech<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Economics<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2013<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2014<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2015<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2016<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2017<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2018<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2019<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2020<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An analysis of UPSC Prelims question trends from 2013 to 2024 reveals that Polity, History, Environment, and Economics consistently hold significant weightage. Polity has seen the highest number of questions in recent years, peaking at 22 in 2017 and 21 in 2024. History maintains a steady presence, often contributing 14\u201322 questions annually. Environment and Economics also show consistent representation, each averaging around 14\u201318 questions per year. While Science &amp; Technology and Geography vary slightly, they remain important. Art &amp; Culture shows fluctuating trends but cannot be ignored. This trend highlights the importance of focused, subject-wise preparation<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; 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They help you master each subject individually, analyse trends, and gain the confidence required to crack the <\/span><b>UPSC Prelims 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make UPSC Prelims Topic Wise Questions an everyday part of your revision plan, and you will find yourself one step closer to success in India\u2019s toughest exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Prelims_Topic_Wise_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><b>UPSC Prelims Topic Wise Questions FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-3182 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-3182{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-3182 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-3182{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-3182.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-3182.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-3182.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-3182.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-3182.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1747740803\"><div id=\"sp-ea-3182\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div id=\"eap-preloader-3182\" class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-31820\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse31820\" aria-controls=\"collapse31820\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Why should I solve UPSC Prelims Topic Wise Questions instead of only full-length mocks?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse31820\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3182\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-31820\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Topicwise questions help you strengthen individual subjects by focusing on one area at a time. This targeted practice improves concept clarity and helps identify weak areas, which is difficult to track in full-length mock tests alone.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-31821\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse31821\" aria-controls=\"collapse31821\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How many UPSC Prelims Topic Wise Questions should I solve daily?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse31821\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3182\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-31821\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0It\u2019s recommended to solve <\/span><b>25\u201330 questions per day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for focused revision. You can increase the number as the exam approaches or depending on your available time and revision schedule.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-31822\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse31822\" aria-controls=\"collapse31822\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Are the UPSC Prelims Topic Wise Questions PDFs based on the latest exam pattern?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse31822\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3182\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-31822\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Yes, most well-prepared PDFs are based on the <\/span><b>latest trends<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and include questions from <\/span><b>previous 10\u201315 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. They reflect UPSC\u2019s changing pattern and help you prepare accordingly.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-31823\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse31823\" aria-controls=\"collapse31823\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Which subjects have the highest number of topic wise questions in UPSC Prelims?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse31823\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3182\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-31823\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Based on the last 10 years\u2019 analysis, <\/span><b>Polity, History, Environment, and Economics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> consistently have a higher number of questions in Prelims. Prioritising these subjects through topic wise practice can boost your score.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-31824\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse31824\" aria-controls=\"collapse31824\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can topicwise questions help in current affairs preparation?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse31824\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3182\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-31824\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Yes. While static subjects dominate topic wise PDFs, subjects like Environment, Science &amp; Technology, and Economics often include <\/span><b>current-based questions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Solving these improves both your static and current affairs grip.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UPSC Prelims Topic Wise Questions Analysis helps identify high-weightage subjects like Polity, History, Environment, and Economics. 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