DRISHTI IAS UPSC CSE (Mains) Previous 14 Years Solved Papers 2013–2026 | 10th Edition

• Previous 14 Years UPSC CSE Mains Solved Papers covering 2013 to 2026
• Complete coverage of General Studies Papers I, II, III & IV
• Theme-wise segregation of PYQs for syllabus alignment and focused revision
• Includes model answers for Mains answer-writing practice
• Dedicated section on the Art of Answer Writing
• Covers major topics of History, Polity, Governance, Economy, Environment, Security, Ethics and more
• Useful for understanding question trends, directives and answer structure

About this Book

The DRISHTI IAS UPSC Civil Services Examination (Mains) Previous 14 Years Solved Papers is designed for aspirants preparing for the descriptive stage of the UPSC Civil Services Examination. This 10th Edition includes solved questions from 2013 to 2026 across General Studies Papers I to IV.

Questions are arranged theme-wise, making it easier to connect Previous Years’ Questions with the UPSC Mains syllabus and identify recurring areas of importance. The book provides structured model answers to support answer-writing practice, revision and understanding of the demand of different questions.

A dedicated Art of Answer Writing section explains the importance of introduction, body and conclusion, along with steps for understanding questions, brainstorming, organising headings and revising answers. It also discusses common directive words such as Discuss, Examine, Critically Examine, Evaluate, Analyse, Explain, Elucidate and Substantiate.

Table of Contents

General Studies-I

• Indian Art and Culture
• Modern History – Before Independence
• Modern History – After Independence
• World History
• Indian Society and Social Issues
• Geography of India and the World

General Studies-II

• Constitution & Polity
• Governance & Social Justice
• International Relations

General Studies-III

• Indian Economy
• Agriculture and Related Issues
• Science and Technology
• Environment and Disaster Management
• Internal Security

General Studies-IV

• Ethics and Human Interface
• Attitude
• Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Service
• Emotional Intelligence
• Moral Thinkers and Philosophers
• Public/Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration
• Probity in Governance
• Case Studies

Key Features

• 14 years of UPSC Mains PYQs from 2013–2026
• GS-I to GS-IV coverage in one volume
• Theme-wise organisation for targeted preparation
• Structured model answers
• Guidance on answer-writing techniques and directive words
• Useful for UPSC Mains revision, practice and trend analysis

Suitable For

Suitable for aspirants preparing for UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination who want to practise Previous Years’ Questions, understand answer-writing requirements and revise General Studies Papers I to IV in a structured manner.