Why 72.8% of UPSC Prelims Questions Are 'Easy' — What It Really Means
72.8% of UPSC Prelims questions are 'easy' for prepared aspirants. But easy doesn't mean simple. Here's what the data really tells you about how to prepare.
Data-driven analysis and strategies based on 30 years of UPSC questions.
72.8% of UPSC Prelims questions are 'easy' for prepared aspirants. But easy doesn't mean simple. Here's what the data really tells you about how to prepare.
Geography leads with 18.4%, followed by Science & Tech (15.3%), Polity (14.4%). Complete data on how UPSC distributes questions — and how it has shifted.
Indian National Movement leads with 189 questions. Complete ranking of the most-repeated UPSC Prelims topics, with rising and falling trends.
Environment grew from just 2 questions in 1995 to 18 in 2024. The most dramatic subject shift in UPSC history — with year-by-year data and preparation strategy.
Questions got 70% longer. Multi-statement format tripled. Elimination options grew 190%. Data analysis of how UPSC Prelims question style evolved over 31 years.
We analyzed 3,274 answer keys: A=24.1%, B=26.0%, C=26.3%, D=23.7%. The B/C bias is real but negligible. Here's what the data actually means for your strategy.
We analyzed 3,274 UPSC Prelims questions spanning 30 years. Here's the complete subject-wise and topic-wise breakdown with trends.
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