UPSC 2026 PSIR Political Science & International Relations Optional Paper 1 | Solved Previous Year Questions 2013–2024 | By Ritu Kataria (IIS) | UPSC Mains Book

Product Overview & Details

UPSC 2026 PSIR: Political Science & International Relations (Optional Paper 1) by Ritu Kataria (IIS) is an exam-oriented practice resource for aspirants preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination with Political Science and International Relations as their optional subject.

The book contains solved previous-year questions from 2013 to 2024, providing aspirants with an opportunity to practice questions from multiple examination years and understand recurring themes, question patterns, and the style of the UPSC Mains examination.

This book can support systematic revision, answer-writing practice, and self-assessment. It can be used alongside standard PSIR study material to strengthen preparation for Optional Paper 1.

Key Features

• 2026 edition for UPSC Mains preparation
• Covers Political Science & International Relations (PSIR)
• Focuses on Optional Paper 1
• Includes solved previous-year questions from 2013–2024
• Authored by Ritu Kataria (IIS)
• Useful for understanding UPSC Mains question patterns
• Supports revision and answer-writing practice
• Suitable for self-assessment and exam-oriented preparation

Ideal For

This book is suitable for aspirants searching for UPSC PSIR books, Political Science Optional Paper 1, International Relations Optional books, UPSC Mains solved papers, PSIR previous year questions, UPSC 2013–2024 PYQs, Political Science optional preparation, and UPSC Mains answer-writing practice books.

Book Title: UPSC 2026 PSIR: Political Science & International Relations

Author: Ritu Kataria (IIS)

Paper: Optional Paper 1

Year: 2026

Questions Covered: Previous Year Questions 2013–2024

Exam: UPSC Civil Services Mains

Category: PSIR | Political Science | International Relations | Optional Paper 1 | Solved Papers