Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
ESE2024
Fifty people were asked to rank their preferences of five varieties of chocolate candy, using 1 for their favorite and 5 for their least favorite. The results are shown in the table below. According to the table (see the column in grey), three voters ranked solid chocolate first, caramel centers second, almond centers third, toffee centers fourth, and vanilla centers fifth. According to this table, which variety of candy would win the taste test using the plurality voting system?
- A Almond centers
- B Vanilla centers
- C Toffee centers ✓
- D Caramel centers
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Logical Reasoning & DI › Data Interpretation
ESE2024
The members of a club are going to elect a president from four nominees. In each first-place vote receives 4 points, each second-place vote receives 3 points, each third-place vote receives 2 points, and each last place vote receives 1 point. If the 100 members of the club mark their ballots as shown in the table below, who will be elected president?
- A Avalon ✓
- B Branson
- C Columbus
- D Dunkirk
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Logical Reasoning & DI › Data Interpretation
Study how UPSC repeats — not just the papers
₹199 / 1 year · Founding Member
Full access unlocks the three things no PYQ PDF gives you:
① Cross-exam learning — see the same idea recur across CSE, CAPF, CDS and NDA.
② Topic evolution — how each idea is framed, year by year.
③ Question intelligence — every PYQ + answer, linked to related concepts and similar questions.
e.g. Round Table Conference: CDS 2017 → CSE 2017 → … → CAPF 2024
15 days free, no card required — then ₹199 for 1 year.
Start your 15-day free trial →