What the PYQs Actually Show
RPSC RAS Prelims has 150 questions in Paper 1 (GS). What makes it unique among state PSCs is the sheer weight of Rajasthan-specific content — state history, geography, art, culture, and governance can together account for 30–35% of the paper.
Topic Weight: Where the Questions Actually Come From
Rajasthan GK (including state history, culture, and geography) tops the chart at 25–30% of the paper. Indian History follows at ~15%, Indian Geography at ~12%, Polity at ~12%, and Economics at ~10%. Science and Current Affairs split the remaining ~20%.
Subtopic Spotlight: A Preview
Within Rajasthan GK, art and culture (folk music, dance forms, fairs, handicrafts) consistently delivers 30–35% of the Rajasthan block. Rajasthan History — Rajput dynasties, Mewar, Marwar, and the princely states era — contributes another 25–30%. State geography (Thar desert, Aravalli range, lakes, wildlife sanctuaries) fills the rest.
Year-over-Year Trend Shifts
Rajasthan state schemes and governance reforms have become a more prominent testing area — expect questions on state-level flagship programmes alongside central schemes. Environment questions (national parks, tiger reserves, Desert National Park) have climbed steadily. Current Affairs now frequently tests Rajasthan-specific events alongside national and international developments.
How to Use This in Your Prep
Rajasthan GK is not optional — it is the single largest scoring block. Build a rotating weekly schedule: Rajasthan culture one week, Rajasthan history the next, state geography the third. For Indian History, invest extra time in Medieval India compared to what you would for other exams. Use pscprep.ai to attempt RAS PYQs and track your subtopic-level accuracy over time.