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1,300+ Authentic UPSC PYQs · Updated for 2026

Practice Every UPSC Prelims PYQ

The free online platform to solve UPSC Prelims PYQs (2013–2025). Real exam interface with authentic UPSC marking (+2/−0.66), subject-wise practice across 8 subjects, and trend analytics — no signup required to start.

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How it works

Three steps to better Prelims prep

From picking a paper to tracking your growth — it takes minutes to start.

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Pick Your Battle

Choose a full year paper or go subject-wise across 13 years of UPSC Prelims PYQs.

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Experience Real Exam Conditions

Timed tests with authentic UPSC negative marking. Build speed and accuracy under pressure.

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Know Exactly Where You Stand

Detailed analytics, subject breakdowns, and question-level review after every attempt.

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Features

Everything you need to crack Prelims

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1,300+

Questions

With detailed explanations

13

Years of PYQs

2013 – 2025

8

Subjects Covered

History, Polity, Geography & more

Updated for 2026
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★ New Handbook

GS Paper 1 Revision Handbook.

A PYQ-driven static-topic playbook for UPSC Prelims (2021–2025). Six static spines · Core 50 high-yield topics · 10 universal trap patterns · 4-stage 360-day action plan. Free to read · downloadable PDF.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is craqdIAS a full practice platform or just a PDF download site?
craqdIAS is a full online practice platform. You can solve UPSC Prelims PYQs online with timed exams, real UPSC marking (+2/−0.66), subject-wise practice across 8 subjects, and detailed analytics. PDF downloads are a bonus feature — the core experience is interactive online practice.
Can I solve UPSC papers online without signing up?
Yes. Guest mode lets you attempt full papers, see results, and review every question without creating an account. Sign up only if you want to save progress across devices, track trends over time, or download personalized reports.
Does craqdIAS have topic-wise / subject-wise practice?
Yes. Practice any of 8 subjects (History, Polity, Geography, Economy, Environment, Science & Technology, Art & Culture, Current Affairs) with questions pooled across all 13 years of PYQs. Includes a rapid-fire mode for speed-building.
How does craqdIAS compare to other UPSC practice platforms?
craqdIAS offers the full practice stack — timed tests, subject drilling, trend analytics, per-question timing, real UPSC marking, and PDF exports — completely free, with no signup required to try. The same features typically cost money on most competitors.
Is craqdIAS free to use?
Yes, completely free. Every feature — timed mock tests, subject-wise practice, analytics, trend charts, PDF downloads — is available at no cost. No premium tier, no hidden charges.
How many practice tests and questions are available?
Over 1,300 authentic UPSC Prelims GS Paper 1 questions spanning 13 years (2013–2025). You can attempt full year-wise papers as timed mocks or practice subject-wise across all years.
Does craqdIAS use real UPSC negative marking?
Yes. The exam interface uses the authentic UPSC marking scheme: +2 for correct, −0.66 for incorrect (negative marking), 0 for unattempted — identical to the real UPSC Prelims.
Does craqdIAS track my performance over time?
Yes. The report card shows accuracy trends, speed trends, subject-wise strengths/weaknesses, session history, and improvement percentages. Trends update after every attempt and can be downloaded as PDF.
Are questions based on the latest UPSC pattern?
Every question on craqdIAS is sourced from actual UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examinations. These are authentic Previous Year Questions, not model papers. The platform is updated for the UPSC 2026 pattern.
How detailed are the performance analytics?
Question-by-question review with explanations, subject-wise accuracy breakdowns, per-question timing, revisit counts, historical attempt trends, accuracy and speed trend charts, and downloadable PDF report cards.
What subjects are covered?
All 8 GS Paper 1 subjects: History, Polity, Geography, Economy, Environment, Science & Technology, Art & Culture, and Current Affairs / General Knowledge. Practice any subject across all 13 years simultaneously.
Where can I see what topics UPSC actually repeats?
Read our 5-year PYQ analysis at /blog/upsc-prelims-2021-2025-pyq-analysis — it breaks down subject-wise weightage (2021–2025), the six 80/20 high-return clusters, the post-2022 multi-statement framing shift, and a staged preparation strategy. Free to read, no sign-up required.
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