BPSC Prelims · Topic-wise PYQs
BPSC Prelims PYQs by topic
All 2,570 topic-wise PYQs of BPSC Prelims in 12 topics and 80 sub-topics, with the number of questions in each and the latest year it was asked. Open a topic for its sub-topics and sample questions.
2,570topic-wise PYQs
12topics
80sub-topics
Science & Tech and Basic Science 597 PYQs
Modern History 483 PYQs
| Sub-topic | PYQs | Latest year |
|---|---|---|
| National Movement | 287 | 2025 |
| Revolt of 1857 & Early Uprisings | 59 | 2024 |
| Social Reform, Education & Press | 48 | 2025 |
| British Expansion & Colonial Rule | 45 | 2025 |
| Modern History: Miscellaneous | 29 | 2024 |
| Constitutional Development | 14 | 2024 |
| World & Regional History | 1 | 2025 |
Indian Polity & Governance 312 PYQs
| Sub-topic | PYQs | Latest year |
|---|---|---|
| Union Government & Parliament | 94 | 2025 |
| Constitutional Framework | 48 | 2025 |
| Panchayati Raj & Local Bodies | 42 | 2025 |
| States & Centre-State Relations | 30 | 2025 |
| Governance & Miscellaneous | 25 | 2024 |
| Rights, DPSP & Duties | 25 | 2025 |
| Judiciary | 24 | 2025 |
| Constitutional & Statutory Bodies | 14 | 2025 |
| Elections & Political Parties | 10 | 2024 |
Indian Economy 286 PYQs
| Sub-topic | PYQs | Latest year |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 35 | 2025 |
| Demography | 30 | 2025 |
| Poverty & Human Development | 27 | 2025 |
| Macroeconomy | 26 | 2025 |
| Industries | 26 | 2025 |
| Budget & Accounts | 25 | 2025 |
| RBI Functions & BoP | 24 | 2025 |
| International Organisations | 22 | 2025 |
| Five Year Plan | 18 | 2025 |
| Trade | 17 | 2025 |
| Taxation | 16 | 2025 |
| Banking System | 13 | 2025 |
| FDI & Markets | 4 | 2023 |
| Institutions & Laws | 2 | 2022 |
| Employment | 1 | 2024 |
Indian Geography 245 PYQs
| Sub-topic | PYQs | Latest year |
|---|---|---|
| Physiography & Drainage | 82 | 2025 |
| Agriculture & Irrigation | 49 | 2025 |
| Minerals, Energy & Industry | 46 | 2025 |
| Climate, Soils & Vegetation | 26 | 2025 |
| States, Population & Tribes | 22 | 2025 |
| Transport, Tourism & Trade | 18 | 2025 |
| Indian Geography: Miscellaneous | 2 | 2011 |
Ancient History 159 PYQs
| Sub-topic | PYQs | Latest year |
|---|---|---|
| Mahajanapadas & the Mauryas | 47 | 2025 |
| Vedic Age & Religious Movements | 44 | 2025 |
| Post-Maurya & Gupta Age | 34 | 2024 |
| South India & Early Medieval | 19 | 2025 |
| Prehistory & Indus Valley | 15 | 2024 |
World Geography 157 PYQs
| Sub-topic | PYQs | Latest year |
|---|---|---|
| Universe & the Earth | 38 | 2024 |
| Countries, Cities & Places | 33 | 2025 |
| Human & Economic Geography | 27 | 2023 |
| Landforms & Geomorphology | 23 | 2025 |
| Oceans & Water Bodies | 19 | 2022 |
| Climate & Atmosphere | 17 | 2025 |
Bihar Special 137 PYQs
| Sub-topic | PYQs | Latest year |
|---|---|---|
| History of Bihar | 62 | 2025 |
| Economy of Bihar | 33 | 2025 |
| Geography of Bihar | 26 | 2025 |
| Environment of Bihar | 7 | 2023 |
| Polity & Administration of Bihar | 5 | 2024 |
| Art & Culture of Bihar | 2 | 2025 |
| Bihar: General | 2 | 2022 |
Medieval History 93 PYQs
| Sub-topic | PYQs | Latest year |
|---|---|---|
| Mughal Empire | 38 | 2025 |
| Delhi Sultanate | 35 | 2024 |
| Vijayanagara & Regional Kingdoms | 9 | 2022 |
| Marathas & Sikhs | 6 | 2024 |
| Bhakti & Sufi Movements | 5 | 2025 |
Environment, Ecology & Disaster Management 57 PYQs
| Sub-topic | PYQs | Latest year |
|---|---|---|
| Forests, Wildlife & Protected Areas | 19 | 2025 |
| Conservation, Energy & Sustainable Development | 13 | 2024 |
| Climate Change, Ozone & Pollution | 11 | 2025 |
| Environment: Miscellaneous | 8 | 2025 |
| Ecology & Biodiversity | 6 | 2025 |
Art & Culture 28 PYQs
| Sub-topic | PYQs | Latest year |
|---|---|---|
| Literature & Languages | 14 | 2024 |
| Architecture & Sculpture | 6 | 2024 |
| Music, Dance & Painting | 4 | 2020 |
| Indian Culture & Heritage | 4 | 2025 |
Current Affairs & Miscellaneous 16 PYQs
| Sub-topic | PYQs | Latest year |
|---|---|---|
| Books & Authors | 13 | 2024 |
| Awards & Honours | 3 | 2015 |