UPSC CSE

Prelims GS Paper I (2015-2026 Analysis)

100 Questions200 Marks120 minutesNegative: 1/3rd of marks

General Studies Paper I (100 Questions)

Chapter-wise weightage based on last 10+ years analysis

18%

History & Culture (Ancient, Medieval, Modern, Art & Culture)

15-20 QHigh Priority

15%

Polity & Governance (Constitution, Panchayati Raj, Rights)

12-18 QHigh Priority

12%

Geography (Physical, India, World, Climate)

10-15 QHigh Priority

15%

Economy (Macro, Micro, Banking, Budget, Schemes)

12-18 QHigh Priority

12%

Environment & Ecology (Biodiversity, Climate Change)

8-15 QHigh Priority

Science & Technology (Space, Defence, IT, Biotech)

5-10 QMedium

12%

Current Affairs & Government Schemes

10-15 QHigh Priority

International Relations & Organizations

3-5 QMedium

Disaster Management & Social Issues

2-4 QLow

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