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UPPSC Prelims Exam, conducted<\/b> by Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC),\u00a0 is the first and most important stage. To succeed in this exam, it’s not enough for candidates to simply study the syllabus and books;<\/span> i<\/b>t is also very important to solve <\/span>UPPSC Prelims PYQs<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

UPPSC Prelims PYQs<\/b> papers not only help in understanding the exam pattern but also tell the candidate how many questions are asked from which subjects and what type of questions should be focused on.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also Read:<\/strong> <\/span>UPPSC Exam date<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

UPPSC Prelims PYQs Year-wise<\/b><\/h2>\n

Through the table below, <\/span>Year-Wise UPPSC Prelims PYQs Information<\/b> has been provided. This will help students plan their preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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UPPSC Prelims PYQs PDF Link GS 1<\/b><\/td>\n\n

CSAT<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

2024<\/span><\/td>\nDownload PDF<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nDownload PDF<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2023<\/span><\/td>\nDownload PDF<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nDownload PDF<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2022<\/span><\/td>\nDownload PDF<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nDownload PDF<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2021<\/span><\/td>\nDownload PDF<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nDownload PDF<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2020<\/span><\/td>\nDownload PDF<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nDownload PDF<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Note: <\/span>UPPSC Prelims PYQs <\/b>for 2025 will be made available after the completion of the examination.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also Read:<\/strong> <\/span>UPPSC Exam 2025<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

UPPSC Prelims PYQs Last 5 Years Trend<\/b><\/h2>\n

Looking at the <\/span>UPPSC Prelims PYQs<\/b> of the last 5 years, some important trends emerge:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. History and culture<\/b>\u2013 Around 20-25% questions are based on History and Indian Culture.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Indian Constitution and Politics<\/b>\u2013 15-18% questions are asked from this section.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Geography (India and the World)<\/b>\u2013 12-15% questions are from Geography.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Science and Technology<\/b>\u2013 10-12% questions are focused on General Science and contemporary technological developments.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Current Affairs<\/b>\u2013 25-30% of the questions are related to current affairs, which makes it the most important section.<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Economy and plans<\/b>\u2013 10-12% questions are asked on the Indian economy and government schemes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Also Read:<\/b> UPPSC Syllabus<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

    UPPSC Prelims PYQs Last 5 Years (Subject-Wise Weightage Table)<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Analyzing the UPPSC Prelims PYQs of the last 5 years, subject-wise, gives aspirants a clear picture of topic weightage and helps in setting the right preparation priorities.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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    Subject<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		2020<\/strong><\/td>\n2021<\/strong><\/td>\n2022<\/strong><\/td>\n2023<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

    2024<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    History & Culture<\/span><\/td>\n28<\/span><\/td>\n25<\/span><\/td>\n22<\/span><\/td>\n26<\/span><\/td>\n24<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Polity & Constitution<\/span><\/td>\n16<\/span><\/td>\n18<\/span><\/td>\n20<\/span><\/td>\n17<\/span><\/td>\n19<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Geography<\/span><\/td>\n14<\/span><\/td>\n15<\/span><\/td>\n13<\/span><\/td>\n16<\/span><\/td>\n15<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Economy<\/span><\/td>\n12<\/span><\/td>\n10<\/span><\/td>\n14<\/span><\/td>\n12<\/span><\/td>\n13<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Environment & Ecology<\/span><\/td>\n10<\/span><\/td>\n12<\/span><\/td>\n11<\/span><\/td>\n10<\/span><\/td>\n12<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Science & Tech<\/span><\/td>\n11<\/span><\/td>\n10<\/span><\/td>\n12<\/span><\/td>\n11<\/span><\/td>\n10<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Current Affairs<\/span><\/td>\n30<\/span><\/td>\n35<\/span><\/td>\n38<\/span><\/td>\n36<\/span><\/td>\n40<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    Why are UPPSC Prelims PYQs important?<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Understanding the importance of UPPSC Prelims PYQs is the first step toward smart preparation, as these papers act as a blueprint of the actual exam:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Understanding the exam pattern<\/b>\u2013 By looking at previous years’ question papers, candidates can easily understand which topics are given more emphasis.<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Repetitive questions<\/b>\u2013 It is often seen that many questions are repeated directly or with slight variations.<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Practicing time management<\/b>\u2013 Solving UPPSC Prelims PYQs helps a lot in time management during the exam.<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. Correct coverage of the syllabus<\/b>\u2013 PYQs help candidates get an idea about which parts of the syllabus they need to work harder on.<\/span><\/li>\n
    5. Answer Writing Skills<\/b>\u2013 Even though Prelims is objective, PYQs strengthen the concepts, which later come in handy in Mains.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Also Read:<\/b> UPPSC Question Paper<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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