UPSC CSE · Prelims GS Paper I
2023 Previous Year Questions
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Consider the following statements in respect of the 44th Chess Olympiad, 2022 : It was the first time that Chess Olympiad was held in India. The official mascot was named 'Thambi'. The trophy for the winning team in…
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Consider the following statements : Statement-I : Recently, the United States of America (USA) and the European Union (EU) have launched the 'Trade and Technology Council'.Statement-II : The USA and the EU claim that…
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With reference to Home Guards, consider the following statements : Home Guards are raised under the Home Guards Act and Rules of the Central Government. The role of the Home Guards is to serve as an auxiliary force…
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Which one of the following activities of the Reserve Bank of India is considered to be part of 'sterilization'?
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Consider the investments in the following assets : Brand recognition Inventory Intellectual property Mailing list of clients How many of the above are considered intangible investments?
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Consider the following statements : Statement-I : Interest income from the deposits in Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) distributed to their investors is exempted from tax, but the dividend is…
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Consider the following statements : Statement-I : India's public sector health care system largely focuses on curative care with limited preventive, promotive and rehabilitative care.Statement-II : Under India's…
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Consider the following statements : Some microorganisms can grow in environments with temperature above the boiling point of water. Some microorganisms can grow in environments with temperature below the freezing…
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Which one of the following countries has been suffering from decades of civil strife and food shortages and was in news in the recent past for its very severe famine?
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Consider the following pairs with regard to sports awards : Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award : For the most spectacular and outstanding performance by a sportsperson over period of last four years Arjuna Award :…
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With reference to the Indian History, Alexander Rea, A. H. Longhurst, Robert Sewell, James Burgess and Walter Elliot were associated with
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Consider the following pairs: Area of conflict mentioned in news Country where it is located 1. Donbas : Syria 2. Kachin : Ethiopia 3. Tigray : North Yemen How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
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By which one of the following Acts was the Governor General of Bengal designated as the Governor General of India?
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Consider the following statements : Statement-I : The temperature contrast between continents and oceans is greater during summer than in winter.Statement-II : The specific heat of water is more than that of land…
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With reference to ancient South India, Korkai, Poompuhar and Muchiri were well known as
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Consider the following statements : Statement-I : Carbon markets are likely to be one of the most widespread tools in the fight against climate change.Statement-II : Carbon markets transfer resources from the private…
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In the context of finance, the term 'beta' refers to
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Consider the following organizations/bodies in India : The National Commission for Backward Classes The National Human Rights Commission The National Law Commission The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission…
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Consider the following statements in respect of the National Flag of India according to the Flag Code of India, 2002 : Statement-I : One of the standard sizes of the National Flag of India is 600 mm x 400…
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Consider the following statements : The Self-Help Group (SHG) programme was originally initiated by the State Bank of India by providing microcredit to the financially deprived. In an SHG, all members of a group take…
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In the recent years Chad, Guinea, Mali and Sudan caught the international attention for which one of the following reasons common to all of them?
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Consider the following statements : Ballistic missiles are jet-propelled at subsonic speeds throughout their flights, while cruise missiles are rocket-powered only in the initial phase of flight. Agni-V is a…
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About three-fourths of world's cobalt, a metal required for the manufacture of batteries for electric motor vehicles, is produced by
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In essence, what does 'Due Process of Law' mean?
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With reference to ancient Indian History, consider the following pairs: Literary work Author 1. Devichandragupta Bilhana 2. Hammira-Mahakavya Nayachandra Suri 3. Milinda-panha Nagarjuna 4. Nitivakyamrita Somadeva…
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With reference to India, consider the following pairs : Action The Act under which it is covered 1. Unauthorized wearing of police or military uniforms The Official Secrets Act, 1923 2. Knowingly misleading or…
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Consider the following statements : In a seismograph, P waves are recorded earlier than S waves. In P waves, the individual particles vibrate to and fro in the direction of wave propagation whereas in S waves, the…
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Consider the following statements about G-20 : The G-20 group was originally established as a platform for the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors to discuss the international economic and financial issues.…
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"Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural objects not looked on as living by other religious sects." The above statement reflects one of the…
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Consider the following statements in the context of interventions being undertaken under Anaemia Mukt Bharat Strategy : It provides prophylactic calcium supplementation for pre-school children, adolescents and…
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Who among the following rulers of Vijayanagara Empire constructed a large dam across Tungabhadra River and a canal-cum-aqueduct several kilometres long from the river to the capital city?
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Who among the following rulers of medieval Gujarat surrendered Diu to Portuguese?
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Consider the following statements : Once the Central Government notifies an area as a 'Community Reserve', the Chief Wildlife Warden of the State becomes the governing authority of such forest hunting is not allowed…
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With reference to 'Scheduled Areas' in India, consider the following statements : Within a State, the notification of an area as Scheduled Area takes place through an Order of the President. The largest…
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Consider the following statements : The 'Stability and Growth Pact' of the European Union is a treaty that limits the levels of the budgetary deficit of the countries of the European Union makes the countries of the…
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Consider the following statements : Statement-I : In India, prisons are managed by State Governments with their own rules and regulations for the day-to-day administration of prisons.Statement-II : In India, prisons…
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Consider the following statements : If the election of the President of India is declared void by the Supreme Court of India, all acts done by him/her in the performance of duties of his/her office of President…
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Consider the following statements : In India, the Biodiversity Management Committees are key to the realization of the objectives of the Nagoya Protocol. The Biodiversity Management Committees have important…
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Ilmenite and rutile, abundantly available in certain coastal tracts of India, are rich sources of which one of the following?
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With reference to coal-based thermal power plants in India, consider the following statements : None of them uses seawater. None of them is set up in water-stressed district. None of them is privately owned. How many…
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'Wolbachia method' is sometimes talked about with reference to which one of the following?
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Consider the following pairs : Regions often mentioned in news Reason for being in news 1. North Kivu and Ituri : War between Armenia and Azerbaijan 2. Nagorno-Karabakh : Insurgency in Mozambique 3. Kherson and…
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Which one of the following countries has its own Satellite Navigation System?
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With reference to Finance Bill and Money Bill in the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements : When the Lok Sabha transmits Finance Bill to the Rajya Sabha, it can amend or reject the Bill. When the Lok…
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Consider the following statements : Recently, all the countries of the United Nations have adopted the first-ever compact for international migration, the 'Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration…
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Which one of the following makes a tool with a stick to scrape insects from a hole in a tree or a log of wood?
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'Aerial metagenomics' best refers to which one of the following situations?
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Which of the following organisms perform waggle dance for others of their kin to indicate the direction and the distance to a source of their food?
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Which one of the following best describes the concept of 'Small Farmer Large Field'?
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Which one of the following is a part of the Congo Basin?
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Consider the following statements : Carbon fibres are used in the manufacture of components used in automobiles and aircrafts. Carbon fibres once used cannot be recycled. Which of the statements given above is/are…
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Consider the following statements : Statement-I : Israel has established diplomatic relations with some Arab States.Statement-II : The 'Arab Peace Initiative' mediated by Saudi Arabia was signed by Israel and Arab…
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'Microsatellite DNA' is used in the case of which one of the following?
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With reference to India's projects on connectivity, consider the following statements : East-West Corridor under Golden Quadrilateral Project connects Dibrugarh and Surat. Trilateral Highway connects Moreh in Manipur…
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Consider the following statements in respect of election to the President of India : The members nominated to either House of the Parliament or the Legislative Assemblies of States are also eligible to be included in…
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Consider the following statements : Statement-I : The Supreme Court of India has held in some judgements that the reservation policies made under Article 16(4) of the Constitution of India would be limited by Article…
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Consider the following statements in respect of the Constitution Day : Statement-I : The Constitution Day is celebrated on 26th November every year to promote constitutional values among citizens.Statement-II : On…
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Consider the following heavy industries : Fertilizer plants Oil refineries Steel plants Green hydrogen is expected to play a significant role in decarbonizing how many of the above industries?
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Consider the following : Demographic performance Forest and ecology Governance reforms Stable government Tax and fiscal efforts For the horizontal tax devolution, the Fifteenth Finance Commission used how many of the…
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Consider the following fauna : Lion-tailed Macaque Malabar Civet Sambar Deer How many of the above are generally nocturnal or most active after sunset?
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Consider the following dynasties : Hoysala Gahadavala Kakatiya Yadava How many of the above dynasties established their kingdoms in early eighth century AD?
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Consider the following pairs : Site Well known for 1. Besnagar Shaivite cave shrine 2. Bhaja Buddhist cave shrine 3. Sittanavasal Jain cave shrine How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
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Consider the following statements : The Government of India provides Minimum Support Price for niger (Guizotia abyssinica) seeds. Niger is cultivated as a Kharif crop. Some tribal people in India use niger seed oil…
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With reference to green hydrogen, consider the following statements : It can be used directly as a fuel for internal combustion. It can be blended with natural gas and used as fuel for heat or power generation. It…
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Consider the following statements : India has more arable area than China. The proportion of irrigated area is more in India as compared to China. The average productivity per hectare in Indian agriculture is higher…
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Consider the following markets : Government Bond Market Call Money Market Treasury Bill Market Stock Market How many of the above are included in capital markets?
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With reference to the role of biofilters in Recirculating Aquaculture System, consider the following statements : Biofilters provide waste treatment by removing uneaten fish feed. Biofilters convert ammonia present…
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Consider the following countries : Bulgaria Czech Republic Hungary Latvia Lithuania Romania How many of the above-mentioned countries share a land border with Ukraine?
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Consider the following statements regarding the Indian squirrels : They build nests by making burrows in the ground. They store their food materials like nuts and seeds in the ground. They are omnivorous. How many of…
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Consider the following statements : Amarkantak Hills are at the confluence of Vindhya and Sahyadri Ranges. Biligirirangan Hills constitute the easternmost part of Satpura Range. Seshachalam Hills constitute the…
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Which one of the following statements best reflects the Chief purpose of the 'Constitution' of a country?
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Consider the following activities: Spreading finely ground basalt rock on farmlands extensively Increasing the alkalinity of oceans by adding lime Capturing carbon dioxide released by various industries and pumping…
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Consider the following statements : Statement-I : The soil in tropical rain forests is rich in nutrients.Statement-II : The high temperature and moisture of tropical rain forests cause dead organic matter in the soil…
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With reference to Central Bank digital currencies, consider the following statements : It is possible to make payments in a digital currency without using US dollar or SWIFT system. A digital currency can be…
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Which one of the following explains the practice of 'Vattakirutal' as mentioned in Sangam poems?
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Consider the following pairs: Port Well known as 1. Kamarajar Port First major port in India registered as a company 2. Mundra Port Largest privately owned port in India 3. Visakhapatnam Port Largest container port…
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With reference to the Earth's atmosphere, which one of the following statements is correct?
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Consider the following: Aerosols Foam agents Fire retardants Lubricants In the making of how many of the above are hydrofluorocarbons used?
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In which one of the following regions was Dhanyakataka, which flourished as a prominent Buddhist centre under the Mahasanghikas, located?
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Consider the following statements : Statement-I : In the post-pandemic recent past, many Central Banks worldwide had carried out interest rate hikes.Statement-II : Central Banks generally assume that they have the…
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Consider the following actions: Detection of car crash/collision which results in the deployment of airbags almost instantaneously Detection of accidental free fall of a laptop towards the ground which results in the…
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Consider the following statements : Statement-I : Switzerland is one of the leading exporters of gold in terms of value.Statement-II : Switzerland has the second largest gold reserves in the world. Which one of the…
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Consider the following statements : According to the Constitution of India, the Central Government has a duty to protect States from internal disturbances. The Constitution of India exempts the States from providing…
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In India, which one of the following Constitutional Amendments was widely believed to be enacted to overcome the judicial interpretations of the Fundamental Rights?
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Consider the following statements : Statement-I : India, despite having uranium deposits, depends on coal for most of its electricity production.Statement-II : Uranium, enriched to the extent of at least 60%, is…
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Consider the following statements : Some mushrooms have medicinal properties. Some mushrooms have psychoactive properties. Some mushrooms have insecticidal properties. Some mushrooms have bioluminescent properties.…
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Consider the following statements : Jhelum River passes through Wular Lake. Krishna River directly feeds Kolleru Lake. Meandering of Gandak River formed Kanwar Lake. How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Which one of the following is the best example of repeated falls in sea level, giving rise to present-day extensive marshland?
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Consider the following statements : Statement-I : According to the United Nations' 'World Water Development Report, 2022', India extracts more than a quarter of the world's groundwater withdrawal each…
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Consider the following statements : Statement-I : India accounts for 3·2% of global export of goods.Statement-II : Many local companies and some foreign companies operating in India have taken advantage of India's…
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Consider the following pairs: Objects in space Description 1. Cepheids Giant clouds of dust and gas in space 2. Nebulae Stars which brighten and dim periodically 3. Pulsars Neutron stars that are formed when massive…
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Consider the following statements : Statement-I : Marsupials are not naturally found in India.Statement-II : Marsupials can thrive only in montane grasslands with no predators. Which one of the following is correct…
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Consider the following infrastructure sectors : Affordable housing Mass rapid transport Health care Renewable energy On how many of the above does UNOPS Sustainable Investments in Infrastructure and Innovation (S3i)…
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Consider the following statements with reference to India : According to the 'Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006', the 'medium enterprises' are those with investments in plant and…
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Consider the following trees : Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) Mahua (Madhuca indica) Teak (Tectona grandis) How many of the above are deciduous trees?
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Consider the following statements : Statement-I : 7th August is declared as the National Handloom Day.Statement-II : It was in 1905 that the Swadeshi Movement was launched on the same day. Which one of the following…
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Consider the following statements in relation to Janani Suraksha Yojana : It is a safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments. Its objective is to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality among poor…
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'Invasive Species Specialist Group' (that develops Global Invasive Species Database) belongs to which one of the following organizations?
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Consider the following statements regarding mercury pollution : Gold mining activity is a source of mercury pollution in the world. Coal-based thermal power plants cause mercury pollution. There is no known safe…
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With reference to ancient India, consider the following statements : The concept of Stupa is Buddhist in origin. Stupa was generally a repository of relics. Stupa was a votive and commemorative structure in Buddhist…
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