Arihant 31 Years UPSC Powerplay IAS Prelims Solved Papers (2025–1995) | GS Paper 1 and CSAT Paper 2 | Chapterwise, Topicwise with 3500+ Revision Bullets, Trend Analysis and Detailed Explanations | For Exam 2025

Prepare comprehensively for UPSC IAS and State PCS Preliminary Exams with this 31-year solved paper archive (1995–2025), covering General Studies Paper 1 and CSAT Paper 2 in a paper-wise, chapter-wise, and topic-wise format. Tailored for aspirants who want to decode past patterns and develop a strategy backed by data, the book includes 100% detailed explanations, elimination techniques, additional facts, and a dedicated 5-year trend analysis. As a bonus, it also features Mains-oriented essays and GS (Papers 1–4) questions from 2024 to 2015, along with 3500+ free revision bullets to strengthen memory retention.

Book Structure

GS Paper 1 & CSAT Paper 2: Solved papers from 2025 to 1995

Paper-Wise Format: Separated GS and CSAT sections

Chapter-Wise & Topic-Wise Indexing: For targeted practice and revision

Essay & GS Mains Q&A (2015–2024): Actual Mains questions included for value-added preparation

5-Year Trend Analysis & Strategy Notes: Understand evolving UPSC patterns and plan accordingly

Free Revision Material: 3500+ bullets included for final-stage prep

Book Features

Covers 31 Years of Previous year questions: A one-stop archive for GS Paper 1 & CSAT Paper 2

100% Detailed Explanations: Every answer supported by logic, facts & references

Elimination Technique Applied: Learn how to rule out wrong options in MCQs

Extra Information Added: Includes facts beyond the question to enhance learning

Chapter-wise and Topic-wise Segregation: Easy to grasp the concepts

Mains-Focused questions/essays: Includes Essay and GS 1, 2, 3, 4 questions from 2024–2015

5-Year Trend Charts: Visual data to understand question frequency and pattern shifts

Useful for UPSC + State PCS Exams: Covers multiple exams with one resource

Free 3500+ Revision Bullets: Crisp, memory-friendly points ideal for last-minute revisions

Why This Book is Ideal?

This is more than just a previous year’s question bank; it’s a complete preparation ecosystem for UPSC and State PCS aspirants. With chapter-wise mapping, topic-level detailing, smart elimination strategies, and Mains support add-ons, this book supports both prelims accuracy and Mains answer-writing approach. Whether you’re preparing for your first attempt or revising strategically, this is the ideal book to bridge knowledge, practice, and performance.