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l This book helps the readers understand the kind of questions set in the UPSC General StudiesPaper-I in the civil services examination at the preliminary stage covering solved papers of 15 years (2011–25).l In each paper, the items are arranged topic-wise to make an easy, structured, and systematic study.l All the answers are accompanied by detailed explanatory notes that clarify why a particular answer response is correct and others are not.l Special Features: Apart from the explanatory notes, more details and facts associated with and relevant to a particular item are given under the head More information. These bits of information enrich the readers’ knowledge and widen their understanding of a topic.l Special Features: As time management is important, fast-track methods and elimination tricks to reach the answer quickly are suggested in the explanatory notes wherever they are applicable. These will give the reader an idea of how and in which type of items to employ such methods.l The collection of previous years’ papers (2011-25) would help aspirants recognise the frequently asked areas, the subject-wise weightage, and the evolving nature of the UPSC CSE question paper.l Maps, diagrams, and tables are incorporated, particularly in 2024 and 2025 papers to enhance the comprehension of the concept.