The UPSC Civil Services Examination is always known for its hard and changing patterns, and following the way it brings challenges for the aspirants in 2025 with analytical questions. As part of our continued commitment to providing quality guidance, Deoghar IAS Academy is committed to providing quality education, guidance, and support to the aspirants through their preparation. 

In this blog, we are providing a compiled list of all General Studies (GS) paper questions asked this year. This will help you to understand the new pattern of questions asked in the exam and the topic you should have to study more, while helping you to understand the depth of the examination.

Paper-wise listing of questions:

GS Paper 1 

GS Paper 1 tests the candidates’ knowledge and thinking skills in areas like history, art & culture, geography, and society. Questions asked in the examination are a blend of straightforward questions with deeply analytical essay-style questions. What are non-farm primary activities? How are these activities related to physiographic features in India? Discuss with suitable examples. Explain briefly the ecological and economic benefits of solar energy generation in India with suitable examples. What are Tsunamis? How and where are they formed? What are their consequences? You can download the pdf from the following link, which is a compilation of all the questions that were asked in the UPSC Mains 2025 GS Paper 1.  

You can download the PDF from the following link, which is a compilation of all questions that were asked in the UPSC Mains 2025 GS Paper 1.  

GS Paper 2 

GS Paper 2 focused on the questions related to areas like the Constitution, governance frameworks, welfare schemes, and international dynamics that become easier for those who are updated with current affairs. The type of questions are Discuss the nature of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly after the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019. Briefly describe the powers and functions of the Assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. “The Attorney General of India plays a crucial role in guiding the legal framework of the Union Government and ensuring sound governance through legal counsel.” Discuss his responsibilities, rights, and limitations in this regard. Women’s social capital complements advancing empowerment and gender equity. Explain.

You can download the pdf from the following link that is a compilation of all questions that were asked in the UPSC Mains 2025 GS paper 2.

GS Paper 3 

GS Paper 3 tests the aspirants’ knowledge from macroeconomy and infrastructure to environmental challenges, emerging technologies, and internal security. Also, you must have a grip on topics like technology, economic development, biodiversity, environment, security, and disaster management. To clear this paper, you need both conceptual clarity and context awareness. Questions that are asked in exams are Explain the factors influencing the decision of the farmers on the selection of high-value crops in India. Elaborate on the scope and significance of supply chain management of agricultural commodities in India. The fusion energy program in India has steadily evolved over the past few decades. Mention India’s contributions to the international fusion energy project—International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER). What will be the implications of the success of this project for the future of global energy. 

You can download the pdf from the following link that is a compilation of all questions that were asked in the UPSC Mains 2025 GS paper 3.

GS Paper 4  

GS Paper 4 has two parts: Section A, which is a theoretical section, and Section B, which is based on case studies. This paper tests the ethics, integrity, and aptitude of the candidates. With different case studies examiners check the aspirants’ ethical reasoning, governance values, and public service orientation. Questions that are asked in the examination are, “Given below are three quotations of great thinkers.” What do each of these quotations convey? to you in the present context? (a). “Those who are untroubled in trouble will trouble itself.” – Thiruvalluvar. (b). “The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes.” – William James. (c). “The strength of a society is not in its laws, but in the morality of its people.” – Swami Vivekananda (Answer in 150 words) 10

You can download the pdf from the following link that is a compilation of all questions that were asked in the UPSC Mains 2025 GS paper 4.

How to Use This Resource:

• Practice answering writing daily using these questions with the exam conditions, like three hours per paper. Ensures fewer interruptions during answer writing that will help you to build speed, structure, and confidence in the final exam. 

• Discuss difficult topics with peers or mentors that will help you to understand the requirements that will help you to write your answer in a good structure.

• Take peer review and feedback from experienced mentors to make corrections and gain insights from experienced mentors. 

• Must be updated with current affairs, and try to write your answers with recent data, government reports, or developments to add richness and relevance.

Download the Complete PDF: Click here to download the full set of UPSC Mains 2025 GS Question Papers

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At Deoghar IAS Academy, we are working hard to keep students up with the trend and help them to score high marks in the exam with regular answer writing practice, one-on-one mentorship, and structured materials. We are following our mission to guide aspirants with clarity, expertise, and personalized mentorship that will help them to achieve their dream. Our courses are focused on coverage of the Prelims and Mains syllabus. We provide regular mock tests, including timed GS answer writing, while providing updated study materials, current affairs summaries, and ethical reasoning modules.