Mains PYQs Unfortunately there is no single good source for P | Shubham Kumar: Strategy and Notes for UPSC(CSE)

Mains PYQs

Unfortunately there is no single good source for PYQs. One should cover last 10 years of PYQs.

Few pointers:

1) Google the entire question- one can easily find 3-4 model answers by some coaching. Glance through it and copy and paste important portion into your own document.

2) Use ChatGPT: One may not find a very value added answers but for some subjects- flow and context wise answers are decent, but don’t over-depend

3) There are few toppers who have shared their notes on PYQs and GS notes.

I would suggest to make your own PYQs notes. Use google and discuss within your peer group to come up with answers. Start with last 5 years questions

The focus should not be to rote learn PYQs model answers.

The process of referencing to PYQs- discussion with your peer groups- trying to write PYQs as your Daily Answer writing practice- using google to add value to your answers—— all this process helps you to improve your content, your analytical skill and your approach to the Mains examination

Best Wishes !!