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Previous Year Question Patterns
| Year | Marks | Question | Sub-area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | Razakars and Hyderabad accession | Princely state integration |
| 2018 | — | Not directly asked (zero from Topic 17) | — |
| 2021 | — | Not directly asked (zero from Topic 17) | — |
| 2016 | — | Not directly asked | — |
| 2013 | — | Not directly asked | — |
Pattern Observations:
- Topic 17 appeared only once (2023, 5 marks) in the 6-year record — making it high-priority for 2026.
- The Hyderabad-Razakar question confirms this sub-area's exam relevance.
- States Reorganisation (SRA 1956, Fazl Ali Commission) has never been asked — very high probability for 2026.
- Science post-independence (nuclear programme, Pokhran, Green Revolution) — links to Topic 19 (Indian scientists) — likely 5-mark or 10-mark for 2026.
- Women empowerment (Hindu Code Bills, 33% reservation, Women's Reservation Act 2023) — fresh and very exam-ready.