{"id":801604,"date":"2023-12-19T15:40:29","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T10:10:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/?p=801604"},"modified":"2023-12-19T15:40:29","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T10:10:29","slug":"upsc-prelims-previous-year-question-papers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/indian-exams\/upsc-prelims-previous-year-question-papers\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Prelims Previous Year Question Papers, Preparation Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>UPSC Prelims Previous Year Question<\/strong> Papers are the most important tool for aspirants preparing for the upcoming UPSC CSE Exam. The Union Public Service Commission asks 400 questions from both papers of<strong> UPSC Prelims. <\/strong>In recent year, the UPSC changed the trend to ask questions in the exam that is important to understand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The<strong> UPSC Prelims Question Papers<\/strong> cover important topics of<strong> the UPSC Prelims syllabus. <\/strong>Needless to say candidates who have covered all the topics will get good scores in the preliminary exam. In this blog, we have mentioned the UPSC Prelims Previous Year Question Paper including other relevant information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-upsc-prelims-previous-year-question-papers-2023-to-2019\">UPSC Prelims Previous Year Question Papers: 2023 to 2019<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We have mentioned Previous year question papers of UPSC Prelims Exqm 2023 to 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Years<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>GS Paper 1<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>GS Paper 2<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2023<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1IWiZv9aZ92-gGoySQ5CvELvXcnYq447M\/view?usp=sharing\"><strong>Download PDF<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/173R-F7X9vsMZ0IG-Frl0yPO6hbSWTLFS\/view?usp=sharing\"><strong>Download PDF<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2022<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1MCBHoMcwnthy8PakEHb-6nzoyM2cptCD\/view?usp=sharing\"><strong>Download PDF<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Or3ZIYAarptwqE_ITDP_Jb6Zgz_DJnL7\/view?usp=sharing\"><strong>Download PDF<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2021<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1kZTI1PoKW684Ogij7AVtmD39tiHvNrav\/view?usp=sharing\"><strong>Download PDF<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/110ajla7IBnGQhoabdp7gnoUjLlCBB44O\/view?usp=sharing\"><strong>Download PDF<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2020<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1ImAHGDaYmDIsiJ5ysBTnfV8HT1Kxas_K\/view?usp=sharing\"><strong>Download PDF<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1bH0CYD-3EedW4gaiU-Vumqv3rEqMhSq3\/view?usp=sharing\"><strong>Download PDF<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2019<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1z_uWumzyKTsNlogleDKZWjUHPqVOWrAS\/view?usp=sharing\"><strong>Download PDF<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1X3lK2CI9XQFozIRPbDFEvziV2zqgJUaZ\/view?usp=sharing\"><strong>Download PDF<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-amazing-tips-to-solve-prelims-pyq-papers\">5 Amazing Tips to Solve Prelims PYQ Papers \ud83c\udfaf<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We have mentioned some tried and tested tips to Solve Prelims PYQs papers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Collect complete info about Prelims- <\/strong>Candidates who are going to appear in the exam for the first time, then they should have a clear understanding of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/indian-exams\/upsc-prelims-exam-pattern\/\">UPSC Exam Pattern<\/a><\/strong>, syllabus and other relevant information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>List down the topics-<\/strong> Check out the important topics of CSAT and GS Paper 1. List down them in two categories, easy and hard topics. This will enable you to plan their preparation strategy accordingly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prepare Regular Notes- <\/strong>Choose NCERT Books and other authentic study materials to create notes for your preparation. It will help you to revise quickly.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time Management- <\/strong>You will have just 4 hours to solve 180 questions from both papers. Undoubtedly, you need to work on your time management skills to answer a maximum number of questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Get Sure First and Then Answer- <\/strong>There is a system of Negative marking in the Prelims exam. Make sure you tick the right answer from the given options.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/indian-exams\/upsc-prelims-history\/\">UPSC Prelims History: Previous Year Questions, Tips and Books<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-download-the-upsc-previous-year-question-papers\">How to Download the UPSC Previous Year Question Papers? \ud83d\udcdd<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To download the UPSC previous year\u2019s question papers, follow the below steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the official website of the Union Public Service Commission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the \u2018Examination\u2019 tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, click on the \u2018Previous Year Question Papers\u2019 option from the drop-down menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the exam and you will get all the PDFs of question papers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can view and Download now.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1702980613094\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are the best books for UPSC Prelims exam?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">1. NCERT Books for each subject from class 6th to 12th.<br\/>2. M.Laxmikant for polity<br\/>3. Daily newspaper for current affairs<br\/>4. Atlas for Geography<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1702984503617\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How to download UPSC previous year question?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Candidates can download the UPSC previous year question paper from the official website of the UPSC. In the &#8220;Examination&#8221; tab your can find PYQ paper section. From there you can download yearwise question.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1702984937238\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are the benefits of solving UPSC PYQ paper?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">1. Increased confidence.<br\/>2. Best tool for self-evaluation.<br\/>3. In-depth knowledge about the exam information<br\/>4. Latest topics and trends knowledge.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" style=\"color:#207e54\"><strong>Related Blogs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>How to Prepare for UPSC 2024 at Home?<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/indian-exams\/backup-plan-for-upsc-aspirants\/\"><strong>Backup Plan for UPSC Aspirants<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/indian-exams\/upsc-previous-year-question-papers\/\"><strong>UPSC Previous Year Question Papers For Last 10 Years<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><strong>UPSC Book List<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/indian-exams\/how-many-questions-are-there-in-upsc-mains\/\"><strong>How Many Questions are there in UPSC Mains?<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/indian-exams\/upsc-preparation-for-working-people\/\"><strong>\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83d\udcbbUPSC Preparation for Working People<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This was all about the UPSC Prelims Previous Year Question Papers. 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