Question 1

How many UPSC previous year questions are available on Vaidra?

Accepted Answer

Vaidra's PYQ bank currently has 1,000 UPSC previous year questions across 66 subjects, drawn from recent Prelims and Mains papers. Each subject page organizes its questions year by year for targeted practice.

Question 2

Are UPSC PYQs important for Prelims preparation?

Accepted Answer

Yes, UPSC previous year questions are the single most important resource for Prelims preparation. Analyzing PYQs reveals recurring themes, frequently asked topics, and the difficulty level expected by UPSC. Approximately 20-30% of each year's Prelims paper contains concepts from previous year questions.

Question 3

How should I use PYQs for UPSC Mains preparation?

Accepted Answer

For Mains, use PYQs to understand the type of analysis UPSC expects — multi-dimensional answers covering social, economic, political, and ethical dimensions. Practice writing model answers for past Mains questions in time-bound conditions. Note recurring themes across years to identify predictable question patterns in each GS paper.

Question 4

Which subjects have the most UPSC PYQs on Vaidra?

Accepted Answer

Science & Technology, Economics, Geography currently have the largest question banks on Vaidra. Practicing subject-wise helps you identify weak areas systematically and revisit high-yield topics across Prelims and Mains.

Core subjects

Science & Technology

Economics

Geography

Polity

Current Affairs

CSAT

Modern History

More subjects

Environment

Compulsory Language

Governance and Social Justice

Art & Culture

Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude

Constitution and Polity

Medieval History

Ancient History

Geography and Environment

Literature-Gujarati

Literature-Sanskrit

Literature-Telugu

Literature-English

Electrical Engineering

Literature-Hindi

Internal Security

Medical Science

Essay

International Relations

Literature-Manipuri

Literature-Marathi

Literature-Sindhi

Animal Husbandry

Art and Culture

Indian Society

Literature-Assamese

Literature-Kannada

Literature-Tamil

Modern Indian History and Post Independence History

Anthropology

Commerce

Literature-Bengali

Literature-Urdu

Mechanical Engineering

Physics

Chemistry

Civil Engineering

Literature-Malayalam

Mathematics

Psychology

Science and Technology

Statistics

Botany

Disaster Management

Literature-Odia

Management

Public Administration

Sociology

Zoology

Agriculture

Geology

Law

World History

Defence

Governance

Literature-Kashmiri

Literature-Punjabi

Philosophy

Political Science