UPSC Prelims 2018 Previous Year Questions with Answers and Explanations
99 questions from the UPSC Prelims 2018 General Studies Paper I, each with the correct answer, a full explanation, why every option is right or wrong, and named sources. The other 1 questions of this paper are in the practice app while their explanations are checked.
- Q1 · Indian Polity: Consider the following statements: 1. In the first Lok Sabha, the single largest party in the opposition was the Swatantra Party. 2. In…
- Q2 · Environment & Ecology: Which of the following leaf modifications occur(s) in the desert areas to inhibit water loss? 1. Hard and waxy leaves 2. Tiny leaves 3.…
- Q3 · Indian Economy: As per the NSSO 70th Round “Situation Assessment Survey of Agricultural Households”, consider the following statements: 1. Rajasthan has…
- Q4 · Environment & Ecology: How is the National Green Tribunal (NGT) different from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)? 1. The NGT has been established by an…
- Q5 · Indian Polity: Consider the following statements : 1. The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of…
- Q6 · Indian Economy: Which one of the following best describes the term “Merchant Discount Rate” sometimes seen in news ?
- Q7 · Science & Technology: What is/are the consequence/consequences of a country becoming the member of the 'Nuclear Suppliers Group'? 1. It will have access to the…
- Q8 · Indian Economy: With reference to India's decision to levy an equalization tax of 6% on online advertisement services offered by non - resident entities,…
- Q9 · Indian Economy: Consider the following statements: 1. The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Review Committee Report has recommended a…
- Q10 · Indian Economy: Consider the following statements: 1. The quantity of imported edible oils is more than the domestic production of edible oils in the last…
- Q11 · Modern History: He wrote biographies of Mazzini, Garibaldi, Shivaji and Shrikrishna; stayed in America for some time; and was also elected to the Central…
- Q12 · Indian Polity: Consider the following statements: 1. Aadhaar card can be used as a proof of citizenship or domicile. 2. Once issued, Aadhaar number…
- Q13 · Geography: Which of the following has/have shrunk immensely/dried up in the recent past due to human activities? 1. Aral Sea 2. Black Sea 3. Lake…
- Q14 · Current Affairs: 'Rule of Law Index' is released by which of the following?
- Q15 · Indian Economy: Which one of the following links all the ATMs in India ?
- Q16 · Indian Economy: Consider the following statements: 1. Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) is the amount that banks have to maintain in the form of their own…
- Q17 · Science & Technology: The identity platform 'Aadhaar' provides open 'Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)'. What does it imply? 1. It can be integrated…
- Q18 · Current Affairs: Very recently, in which of the following countries have lakhs of people either suffered from severe famine/acute malnutrition or died due…
- Q19 · Modern History: Regarding Wood's Dispatch, which of the following statements are true? 1. Grants - in - Aid system was introduced. 2. Establishment of…
- Q20 · Indian Polity: With reference to the Parliament of India, which of the following Parliamentary Committees scrutinizes and reports to the House whether…
- Q21 · Indian Polity: Consider the following statements: 1. As per the Right to Education (RTE) Act, to be eligible for appointment as a teacher in a State, a…
- Q22 · Art & Culture: Consider the following pairs: Tradition - State 1. Chapchar Kut festival - Mizoram 2. Khongjom Parba ballad - Manipur 3. Thang - Ta dance…
- Q23 · Indian Polity: Consider the following statements: 1. The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 replaced the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954. 2.…
- Q24 · Current Affairs: The term 'two - state solution' is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of
- Q25 · Indian Economy: With reference to the provisions made under the National Food Security Act, 2013, consider the following statements: 1. The families…
- Q26 · Indian Economy: India enacted The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 in order to comply with the obligations to
- Q27 · Geography: Consider the following statements: 1. In India, State Governments do not have the power to auction non - coal mines. 2. Andhra Pradesh and…
- Q28 · Science & Technology: With reference to digital payments, consider the following statements: 1. BHIM app allows the user to transfer money to anyone with a UPI…
- Q29 · Geography: Among the following cities, which one lies on a longitude closest to that of Delhi?
- Q30 · Indian Economy: International Labour Organization’s Conventions 138 and 182 are related to
- Q31 · Indian Polity: Regarding Money Bill, which of the following statements is not correct?
- Q32 · Indian Polity: With reference to the election of the President of India, consider the following statements: 1. The value of the vote of each MLA varies…
- Q33 · Science & Technology: In the Indian context, what is the implication of ratifying the ‘Additional Protocol’ with the ‘International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)’?
- Q34 · Indian Economy: Consider the following countries: 1. Australia 2. Canada 3. China 4. India 5. Japan 6. USA Which of the above are among the 'free - trade…
- Q35 · Environment & Ecology: With reference to the 'Global Alliance for Climate - Smart Agriculture (GACSA)', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1.…
- Q36 · Current Affairs: Which of the following is/are the aim/aims of 'Digital India' Plan of the Government of India? 1. Formation of India's own Internet…
- Q37 · Geography: Consider the following pairs: Towns sometimes mentioned in news - Country 1. Aleppo - Syria 2. Kirkuk - Yemen 3. Mosul - Palestine 4.…
- Q38 · Modern History: In the Federation established by The Government of India Act of 1935, residuary powers were given to the
- Q39 · Indian Polity: Consider the following statements: 1. The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly shall vacate his/her office if he/she ceases to be a member…
- Q40 · Indian Polity: Which one of the following reflects the most appropriate relationship between law and liberty?
- Q41 · Indian Polity: Consider the following statements: 1. No criminal proceedings shall be instituted against the Governor of a State in any court during his…
- Q42 · Art & Culture: The well - known painting "Bani Thani" belongs to the
- Q43 · Science & Technology: What is "Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD)", sometimes seen in the news?
- Q44 · Art & Culture: With reference to cultural history of India, consider the following statements: 1. Most of the Tyagaraja Kritis are devotional songs in…
- Q45 · Indian Polity: Which of the following are regarded as the main features of the 'Rule of Law'? 1. Limitation of powers 2. Equality before law 3. People's…
- Q46 · Indian Economy: Which one of the following statements correctly describes the meaning of legal tender money?
- Q47 · Indian Economy: If a commodity is provided free to the public by the Government, then
- Q48 · Indian Economy: Increase in absolute and per capita real GNP do not connote a higher level of economic development, if
- Q49 · Indian Economy: Consider the following statements: Human capital formation as a concept is better explained in terms of a process which enables 1.…
- Q50 · Indian Economy: Despite being a high saving economy, capital formation may not result in significant increase in output due to
- Q51 · Modern History: After the Santhal Uprising subsided, what was/were the measure/measures taken by the colonial government? 1. The territories called…
- Q52 · Modern History: Economically, one of the results of the British rule in India in the 19th century was the
- Q53 · Indian Polity: If the President of India exercises his power as provided under Article 356 of the Constitution in respect of a particular State, then
- Q54 · Art & Culture: Consider the following pairs: Craft - Heritage of 1. Puthukkuli shawls - Tamil Nadu 2. Sujni embroidery - Maharashtra 3. Uppada Jamdani…
- Q55 · Science & Technology: In which of the following areas can GPS technology be used? 1. Mobile phone operations 2. Banking operations 3. Controlling the power…
- Q56 · Indian Economy: Consider the following statements: 1. The Reserve Bank of India manages and services Government of India Securities but not any State…
- Q57 · Geography: Consider the following statements: 1. The Earth's magnetic field has reversed every few hundred thousand years. 2. When the Earth was…
- Q58 · Science & Technology: The terms 'WannaCry, Petya and EternalBlue' sometimes mentioned in the news recently are related to
- Q59 · Environment & Ecology: With reference to the circumstances in Indian agriculture, the concept of 'Conservation Agriculture' assumes significance. Which of the…
- Q60 · Environment & Ecology: The term "sixth mass extinction/sixth extinction" is often mentioned in the news in the context of the discussion of
- Q61 · Science & Technology: With reference to the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), consider the following statements: 1. IRNSS has three…
- Q62 · Science & Technology: Consider the following phenomena: 1. Light is affected by gravity. 2. The Universe is constantly expanding. 3. Matter warps its…
- Q63 · Science & Technology: With reference to the Genetically Modified mustard (GM mustard) developed in India, consider the following statements: 1. GM mustard has…
- Q64 · Science & Technology: Consider the following pairs: Terms sometimes seen in news - Context/Topic 1. Belle II - Artificial Intelligence experiment 2. Blockchain…
- Q65 · Environment & Ecology: Which of the following statements best describes "carbon fertilization"?
- Q66 · Science & Technology: When the alarm of your smartphone rings in the morning, you wake up and tap it to stop the alarm on which your geyser to be switched on…
- Q67 · Science & Technology: With reference to solar power production in India, consider the following statements: 1. India is the third largest in the world in the…
- Q68 · Modern History: The staple commodities of export by the English East India Company from Bengal in the middle of the 18th century were
- Q69 · Modern History: Which one of the following is a very significant aspect of the Champaran Satyagraha?
- Q70 · Modern History: Who among the following were the founders of the “Hind Mazdoor Sabha” established in 1948?
- Q71 · Art & Culture: With reference to the religious practices in India, the “Sthanakvasi” sect belongs to
- Q72 · Art & Culture: With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following statements: 1. White marble was used in making Buland Darwaza and…
- Q73 · Medieval History: Which one of the following foreign travellers elaborately discussed about diamonds and diamond mines of India ?
- Q74 · Art & Culture: With reference to Indian history, who among the following is a future Buddha, yet to come to save the world ?
- Q75 · Modern History: Which one of the following statements does not apply to the system of Subsidiary Alliance introduced by Lord Wellesley ?
- Q76 · Modern History: Which of the following led to the introduction of English Education in India? 1. Charter Act of 1813 2. General Committee of Public…
- Q77 · Geography: Which one of the following is an artificial lake?
- Q78 · Current Affairs: With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the following statements: 1. It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of…
- Q79 · Modern History: In 1920, which of the following changed its name to "Swarajya Sabha"?
- Q80 · Modern History: Which among the following events happened earliest?
- Q81 · Environment & Ecology: Which of the following is/are the possible consequence/s of heavy sand mining in riverbeds? 1. Decreased salinity in the river 2.…
- Q82 · Geography: With reference to agricultural soils, consider the following statements : 1. A high content of organic matter in soil drastically reduces…
- Q83 · Environment & Ecology: The Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE), a UN mechanism to assist countries' transition towards greener and more inclusive…
- Q84 · Science & Technology: '3D printing' has applications in which of the following? 1. Preparation of confectionery items 2. Manufacture of bionic ears 3.…
- Q85 · Geography: Consider the following statements : 1. The Barren Island volcano is an active volcano located in the Indian territory. 2. Barren Island…
- Q86 · Environment & Ecology: Why is a plant called Prosopis juliflora often mentioned in news?
- Q87 · Environment & Ecology: Consider the following statements: 1. Most of the world's coral reefs are in tropical waters. 2. More than one - third of the world's…
- Q88 · Environment & Ecology: "Momentum for Change: Climate Neutral Now" is an initiative launched by
- Q89 · Modern History: With reference to educational institutions during colonial rule in India, consider the following pairs: Institution - Founder 1. Sanskrit…
- Q90 · Current Affairs: Consider the following pairs: Regions sometimes mentioned in news - Country 1. Catalonia - Spain 2. Crimea - Hungary 3. Mindanao -…
- Q91 · Modern History: Consider the following events: 1. The first democratically elected communist party government formed in a State in India. 2. India's then…
- Q92 · Indian Polity: Right to Privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty. Which of the following in the Constitution of…
- Q93 · Indian Economy: Consider the following: 1. Areca nut 2. Barley 3. Coffee 4. Finger millet 5. Groundnut 6. Sesamum 7. Turmeric The Cabinet Committee on…
- Q94 · Environment & Ecology: In which one of the following States is Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary located?
- Q96 · Indian Economy: With reference to the governance of public sector banking in India, consider the following statements: 1. Capital infusion into public…
- Q97 · Indian Economy: Consider the following items: 1. Cereal grains hulled 2. Chicken eggs cooked 3. Fish processed and canned 4. Newspapers containing…
- Q98 · Environment & Ecology: Consider the following statements: 1. The definition of "Critical Wildlife Habitat" is incorporated in the Forest Rights Act, 2006. 2. For…
- Q99 · Environment & Ecology: Consider the following: 1. Birds 2. Dust blowing 3. Rain 4. Wind blowing Which of the above spread plant diseases?
- Q100 · Environment & Ecology: With reference to organic farming in India, consider the following statements: 1. "The National Programme for Organic Production" (NPOP)…
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