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Data-driven analysis and strategies based on 30 years of UPSC questions.

19 March 2026·9 min read

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.

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19 March 2026·10 min read

Subject-Wise UPSC Prelims Weightage: Complete 31-Year Breakdown

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.

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19 March 2026·11 min read

Top 10 Most Repeated UPSC Topics in 31 Years (1995-2025)

Indian National Movement leads with 189 questions. Complete ranking of the most-repeated UPSC Prelims topics, with rising and falling trends.

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19 March 2026·10 min read

Environment in UPSC Prelims: From 1.6% to 16.4% — Complete Data Analysis

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.

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19 March 2026·9 min read

How UPSC Question Style Changed: 1995 vs 2025 — Data Analysis

Questions got 70% longer. Multi-statement format tripled. Elimination options grew 190%. Data analysis of how UPSC Prelims question style evolved over 31 years.

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19 March 2026·8 min read

UPSC Answer Pattern Analysis: Does Option B/C Win More Often?

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.

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17 March 2026·8 min read

UPSC PYQ Analysis: 30 Years of Previous Year Questions (1995-2024)

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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17 March 2026·6 min read

Best Free UPSC Preparation Resources in 2026 — Complete Guide

A comprehensive list of genuinely free UPSC preparation resources including PYQ practice, mock tests, current affairs, and study materials.

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