30 Years Topic-wise IAS Prelims General Studies Paper -1 PYQ Solved Papers (1995-2024)

Chronicle UPSC-CSE General Studies (1995-2024) Prelims Paper-1 Topic Wise Previous Years ( PYQ ) Solved Papers for UPSC & State PSCs

About the book

UPSC-CSE General Studies Prelims PYQ Solved Papers:

• As per the constantly changing nature & pattern of civil services exam questions, detailed solutions to the questions along with additional explanations have been provided, highlighting those aspects of the topics from where questions may be asked in future.
• This Book is also useful for all State Public Service commission and other similar pattern examinations

3 Years: Year-wise Solved 2022-2024

• This section covers latest 3 years’ question papers of Preliminary Examination with answer keys and detailed solutions. You can go through these question papers as mock practice sets so that you can assess your speed, timing, and grip on the subject.

27 Years: Topic-wise Solved 1995-2021

• The section is based on the concept of ‘Test to Text’ i.e. practice first and then read. With this unique concept, this section is further segregated into different sub-sections and 100+ topics that will give an interdisciplinary approach to your study.

In this book we have published UPSC CSE Prelims Exam Previous Years (1995-2024) Solved Papers. The book contains answers of all the questions asked in the Prelims Examinations, strictly adhering to the latest syllabus. The questions are segregated chapter-wise as follows:

Contents

PAPER-I

History of India and Indian National Movement

Ancient India

• Indus Valley Civilization
• Vedic Period
• Jain Religion
• Buddhist Religion
• Period of Mahajanapadas
• Mauryan Period
• Post-Mauryan Period
• Gupta and Post-Gupta Period
• Art & Architecture in Ancient India
• Sufi and Bhakti Movement
• History of South India
• Major Dynasties of Pre-Medieval India

Medieval India

• Delhi Sultanate
• Vijay Nagar Empire
• Mughal Empire
• Fall of Mughal Empire
• Art & Architecture in Medieval India

Modern India

• Arrival of European Companies
• Impact of British Rule on Indian Economy
• Constitutional Structure ofBritish State in India
• Revolt of 1857
• Peasant Movement & Tribal Rebellion
• Religious and Social Reform in India
• Rise of Nationalism in India

Independence Movement in India

• Gandhi & Independence Movement
• Formation of Interim Government of India

Miscellaneous

India& World Geography

Section A

• World Geography: Map
• Our Universe, Solar System and Evolution of Earth
• Minerals & Rocks
• Volcanoes and Earthquakes
• Oceanography
• Atmosphere and Weather
• Agricultural Production in the World
• Major Cities/Places/Countries of the World
• Major Mountain/Plains of the World
• Major Natural Regions
• Biomes of the World
• Minerals and Mining Industry of the World
• World Population & Tribes

Section B

• Map Pointing of India
• Physiographic Divisions of India
• Drainage System of India
• Soils in India
• Climate of India
• Natural Vegetation of India
• Indian Agriculture
• Minerals in India
• Industries in India
• Energy Resources of India
• Population, Migration and Urbanisation in India
• Transport System of India

Indian Polity and Governance

• Constitutional Development of India
• Development of the Constitution
• Sources of Indian Constitution
• Preamble/Union & Its Territories
• Citizenship
• Fundamental Rights
• Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)/ Fundamental Duties
• The President/ The Vice-President
• The Prime Minister/ Union Council of Ministers
• Parliament
• The Supreme Court
• The Governor/Chief Minister
• State Legislature
• High Court and Lower Courts
• Centre-State Relations
• Emergency Provisions
• Official Language
• Panchayati Raj/ The Municipalities
• Constitutional, Statutory and Quasi-Judicial Bodies
• Special Provisions relating to Certain Classes
• Schedules of the Indian Constitution
• Constitutional Amendment
• Election
• Miscellaneous

Economic and Social Development

• Introduction & Concepts of Indian Economy
• Economic Development
• Economic Planning
• Agriculture & Allied Sector
• Industry
• Money & Banking
• Monetary & Fiscal Policy, Taxes
• Foreign Trade & Balance of Payment
• Human Resources & Socio-Economic Development
• International Economic Institutions &
• Trade Organisations

Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity, & Climate Change

• Ecology & Environment
• Food Chain
• Bio-Diversity
• Pollution
• Climate Change
• Sustainable Development

General Science

• Science & Technology
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology
  • Major Human/Plant Diseases
  • Genetics & Heredity
  • Biotechnology
  • Food/Food Processing & Nutrition/Vitamins
  • Miscellaneous

• Sports
• Awards