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Previous Year Question Patterns
PYQ Analysis — Topic 99
| Year | Marks | Question Summary | Sub-domain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15 | Identity-based to issue-driven politics; women's political participation | Both dimensions |
Pattern Observations:
- The 2023 question (15 marks) was the highest single-question value for this topic — and it covered BOTH identity→issue transition AND women's participation, suggesting examiners treat the topic holistically.
- For 2026, the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (2023) is a mandatory inclusion — it was passed after the 2023 exam and is directly in the syllabus.
- AI in elections is the newest sub-domain — entirely absent from previous PYQs. High probability for 2026 given 2024 elections generated significant AI controversy (deepfakes, WhatsApp misinformation).
- The caste census demand (Nitish Kumar's Bihar caste survey 2023, national demand by INDIA bloc in 2024) is fresh material linking identity politics to current affairs.
- Women's reservation at 33% (Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam) is directly testable as a 5-mark or 10-mark question.