GK and GS practice
UPSC GK and GS Questions
General Studies practice questions for UPSC Civil Services Prelims, CAPF and other Union Public Service Commission exams.
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Economy 6
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1 Economy
The Union Budget is prepared by which ministry?
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Answer: C. Ministry of Finance
The Budget Division of the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, prepares it.
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2 Economy
From which date did GST come into effect in India?
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Answer: C. 1 July 2017
GST was rolled out on 1 July 2017.
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3 Economy
The Planning Commission was replaced by which body in 2015?
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Answer: A. NITI Aayog
NITI Aayog replaced the Planning Commission on 1 January 2015.
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4 Economy
In which year did the Reserve Bank of India begin operations?
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Answer: D. 1935
The RBI began operations on 1 April 1935 and was nationalised in 1949.
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5 Economy
What is the repo rate?
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Answer: B. The rate at which the RBI lends short term funds to banks
Repo is the rate charged by the RBI on short term loans to commercial banks against securities.
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6 Economy
The Green Revolution in India first brought its biggest gains in which crop?
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Answer: B. Wheat
High yielding wheat varieties from the mid 1960s gave the first big gains, mainly in Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh.
Geography 8
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7 Geography
Which is the longest river of peninsular India?
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Answer: D. Godavari
The Godavari, about 1,465 km long, is the longest peninsular river.
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8 Geography
The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian states?
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Answer: C. 8
It crosses Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram.
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9 Geography
Which is the highest mountain peak located entirely within India?
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Answer: B. Nanda Devi
Nanda Devi (7,816 m) in Uttarakhand lies fully inside India. Kangchenjunga is on the Nepal border.
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10 Geography
Which soil is best suited for growing cotton?
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Answer: D. Black soil
Black (regur) soil holds moisture well and suits cotton.
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11 Geography
Chilika Lake, a large brackish water lagoon, is in which state?
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Answer: B. Odisha
Chilika Lake lies on the Odisha coast along the Bay of Bengal.
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12 Geography
Which is the largest Indian state by area?
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Answer: A. Rajasthan
Rajasthan covers about 3.42 lakh sq km.
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13 Geography
Which river is known as the Sorrow of Bihar?
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Answer: A. Kosi
The Kosi changes course and floods often, so it is called the Sorrow of Bihar.
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14 Geography
Which strait separates India from Sri Lanka?
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Answer: D. Palk Strait
The Palk Strait lies between Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka.
History 8
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15 History
Who founded the Mughal Empire in India?
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Answer: D. Babur
Babur won the First Battle of Panipat in 1526 and founded the Mughal Empire.
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16 History
The Revolt of 1857 began at which place?
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Answer: A. Meerut
The sepoys at Meerut rose on 10 May 1857, which started the Revolt.
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17 History
Which Viceroy was in office when Bengal was partitioned in 1905?
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Answer: A. Lord Curzon
Lord Curzon announced the partition of Bengal, which took effect in October 1905.
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18 History
In which year was the Quit India Movement launched?
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Answer: C. 1942
Gandhi gave the call 'Do or Die' at Bombay in August 1942.
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19 History
Which Gupta ruler is often called the Napoleon of India?
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Answer: B. Samudragupta
V. A. Smith gave Samudragupta this title for his many military conquests.
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20 History
Who wrote the Arthashastra?
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Answer: B. Kautilya (Chanakya)
The Arthashastra is a treatise on statecraft attributed to Kautilya, adviser to Chandragupta Maurya.
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21 History
Which Governor-General introduced the Doctrine of Lapse?
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Answer: B. Lord Dalhousie
Lord Dalhousie used the Doctrine of Lapse to annex states such as Satara, Jhansi and Nagpur.
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22 History
Who presided over the first session of the Indian National Congress in 1885?
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Answer: B. W. C. Bonnerjee
W. C. Bonnerjee was the first President of the Congress at Bombay in 1885.
Polity 8
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23 Polity
Article 21 of the Indian Constitution deals with which right?
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Answer: B. Protection of life and personal liberty
Article 21 says no person shall be deprived of life or personal liberty except by procedure established by law.
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24 Polity
Who presides over a joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament?
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Answer: A. Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Under Article 108 the Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over a joint sitting.
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25 Polity
Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution by which Amendment?
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Answer: A. 42nd Amendment
The 42nd Amendment of 1976 added Part IVA with the Fundamental Duties.
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26 Polity
What is the minimum age to be elected President of India?
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Answer: A. 35 years
Article 58 requires a candidate for President to have completed 35 years of age.
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27 Polity
Which Article empowers the President to proclaim a National Emergency?
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Answer: A. Article 352
Article 352 covers emergency due to war, external aggression or armed rebellion.
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28 Polity
What is the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha?
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Answer: D. 250
The Constitution fixes the maximum at 250, of whom up to 12 are nominated.
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29 Polity
Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
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Answer: B. The President
The President appoints the Chief Election Commissioner under Article 324.
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30 Polity
The languages recognised by the Constitution are listed in which Schedule?
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Answer: C. Eighth Schedule
The Eighth Schedule lists the 22 scheduled languages.
Science 5
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31 Science
Which gas contributes most to human driven global warming?
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Answer: D. Carbon dioxide
Carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels is the largest contributor.
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32 Science
In which layer of the atmosphere is the ozone layer found?
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Answer: B. Stratosphere
The ozone layer sits in the stratosphere, about 15 to 35 km above the ground.
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33 Science
The Montreal Protocol is related to which issue?
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Answer: C. Protecting the ozone layer
The 1987 Montreal Protocol phases out substances that deplete the ozone layer.
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34 Science
Deficiency of which vitamin causes scurvy?
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Answer: C. Vitamin C
Lack of Vitamin C causes scurvy, with bleeding gums and weak joints.
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35 Science
Chandrayaan-3 made a soft landing near the Moon's south pole in which year?
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Answer: A. 2023
Chandrayaan-3 landed on 23 August 2023, making India the fourth country to soft land on the Moon.
Static GK 5
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36 Static GK
Where is the headquarters of UNESCO?
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Answer: B. Paris
UNESCO is headquartered in Paris, France.
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37 Static GK
Who was the first woman President of India?
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Answer: B. Pratibha Patil
Pratibha Patil held office from 2007 to 2012.
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38 Static GK
Which is the national animal of India?
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Answer: B. Tiger
The Bengal tiger is the national animal.
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39 Static GK
Where is the headquarters of the United Nations?
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Answer: C. New York
The UN is headquartered in New York City.
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40 Static GK
Which is the highest civilian award of India?
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Answer: A. Bharat Ratna
Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian honour, instituted in 1954.
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