Civil Services Prep

UPSC Prelims 2015

UPSC Prelims 2015 question paper with answers

100 questions, each with its answer.

General Studies Paper I

  1. 'Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana' has been launched forEconomy
  2. With reference to the Fourteenth Finance Commission, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It…Economy
  3. The 'Fortaleza Declaration', recently in the news, is related to the affairs ofCurrent Affairs
  4. A decrease in tax to GDP ratio of a country indicates which of the following? 1. Slowing economic growth rate…Economy
  5. In the South Atlantic and South-Eastern Pacific regions in tropical latitudes, cyclone does not originate.…Geography
  6. Which one of the following pairs of States of India indicates the easternmost and westernmost State?Geography
  7. Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy: 1. The Principles spell…Polity and Constitution
  8. In the 'Index of Eight Core Industries', which one of the following is given the highest weight?Economy
  9. Which of the following National Parks is unique in being a swamp with floating vegetation that supports a rich…Environment
  10. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding National Innovation Foundation-India (NIF)? 1. NIF…Science and Technology
  11. What can be the impact of excessive/inappropriate use of nitrogenous fertilizers in agriculture? 1.…Environment
  12. With reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and the…Environment
  13. The Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane is approved by theAgriculture
  14. What explains the eastward flow of the equatorial counter-current?Geography
  15. Consider the following pairs: Place of Pilgrimage - Location 1. Srisailam - Nallamala Hills 2. Omkareshwar -…Geography
  16. With reference to Rowlatt Satyagraha, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Rowlatt Act was…Modern History and the Freedom Struggle
  17. Among the following, which were frequently mentioned in the news for the outbreak of Ebola virus recently?Current Affairs
  18. With reference to 'fly ash' produced by the power plants using coal as fuel, which of the following statements…Environment
  19. With reference to 'dugong', a mammal found in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It…Environment
  20. Who of the following was/were economic critic/critics of colonialism in India? 1. Dadabhai Naoroji 2. G.…Modern History and the Freedom Struggle
  21. Which one of the following issues the 'Global Economic Prospects' report periodically?Economy
  22. When the Reserve Bank of India reduces the Statutory Liquidity Ratio by 50 basis points, which of the…Economy
  23. With reference to the use of nanotechnology in health sector, which of the following statements is/are…Science and Technology
  24. In India, markets in agricultural products are regulated under theAgriculture
  25. Which one of the following is the national aquatic animal of India?Environment
  26. With reference to Congress Socialist Party, consider the following statements: 1. It advocated the boycott of…Modern History and the Freedom Struggle
  27. Consider the following statements: 1. The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or to amend a Money Bill.…Polity and Constitution
  28. The Government of India Act of 1919 clearly definedModern History and the Freedom Struggle
  29. Which of the following brings out the "Consumer Price Index Number for Industrial Workers"?Economy
  30. In the context of modern scientific research, consider the following statements about 'IceCube', a particle…Science and Technology
  31. The terms 'Agreement on Agriculture', 'Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures'…Agriculture
  32. With reference to 'Near Field Communication (NFC) Technology', which of the following statements is/are…Science and Technology
  33. The area known as 'Golan Heights' sometimes appears in the news in the context of the events related toCurrent Affairs
  34. Convertibility of rupee impliesEconomy
  35. Consider the following pairs: Medieval Indian State - Present Region 1. Champaka - Central India 2. Durgara -…Medieval History
  36. Consider the following rivers: 1. Vamsadhara 2. Indravati 3. Pranahita 4. Pennar Which of the above are…Geography
  37. When a bill is referred to a joint sitting of both the Houses of the Parliament, it has to be passed byPolity and Constitution
  38. Which one of the following regions of India has a combination of mangrove forest, evergreen forest and…Geography
  39. Which of the following kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha? 1. Avanti 2. Gandhara 3. Kosala…Ancient History
  40. Which one of the following is associated with the issue of control and phasing out of the use of…Environment
  41. Consider the following: The arrival of Babur into India led to the 1. introduction of gunpowder in the…Medieval History
  42. The Government of India has established NITI Aayog to replace thePolity and Constitution
  43. What is the Rio+20 Conference, often mentioned in the news?Environment
  44. Consider the following statements: 1. The Executive Power of the Union of India is vested in the Prime…Polity and Constitution
  45. The term 'Goldilocks Zone' is often seen in the news in the context ofScience and Technology
  46. Who of the following organized a march on the Tanjore coast to break the Salt Law in April 1930?Modern History and the Freedom Struggle
  47. Who of the following founded a new city on the south bank of a tributary to river Krishna and undertook to…Medieval History
  48. Consider the following statements: 1. The first woman President of the Indian National Congress was Sarojini…Modern History and the Freedom Struggle
  49. Which of the following statements regarding 'Green Climate Fund' is/are correct? 1. It is intended to assist…Environment
  50. Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014 was given to which one of the following?Current Affairs
  51. With reference to the Cabinet Mission, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It recommended a…Modern History and the Freedom Struggle
  52. Which one of the following National Parks has a climate that varies from tropical to subtropical, temperate…Environment
  53. Amnesty International isCurrent Affairs
  54. With reference to the art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made…Art and Culture
  55. With reference to Indian history, which of the following is/are the essential element/elements of the feudal…Medieval History
  56. 'BioCarbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes' is managed by theEnvironment
  57. India is a member of which among the following? 1. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation 2. Association of…International Relations and Organisations
  58. In India, the steel production industry requires the import ofGeography
  59. The provisions in Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order toPolity and Constitution
  60. With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements: 1. The Department of Revenue is…Polity and Constitution
  61. Who/Which of the following is the custodian of the Constitution of India?Polity and Constitution
  62. Consider the following statements: 1. The Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme was launched during…Geography
  63. The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is constituted under theEnvironment
  64. In the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation, an initiative of six countries, which of the following is/are not a…International Relations and Organisations
  65. 'Basel III Accord' or simply 'Basel III', often seen in the news, seeks toEconomy
  66. Consider the following statements: 1. The winds which blow between 30°N and 60°S latitudes throughout the year…Geography
  67. With reference to the 'Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC)', consider the…International Relations and Organisations
  68. Which one of the following movements has contributed to a split in the Indian National Congress resulting in…Modern History and the Freedom Struggle
  69. In a particular region in India, the local people train the roots of living trees into robust bridges across…Geography
  70. Tides occur in the oceans and seas due to which among the following? 1. Gravitational force of the Sun 2.…Geography
  71. In which of the following activities are Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellites used? 1. Assessment of crop…Science and Technology
  72. Consider the following States: 1. Arunachal Pradesh 2. Himachal Pradesh 3. Mizoram In which of the above…Geography
  73. The term 'IndARC', sometimes in the news, is the name ofScience and Technology
  74. With reference to 'Forest Carbon Partnership Facility', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1.…Environment
  75. Which one of the following was given classical language status recently?Current Affairs
  76. With reference to an organization known as 'BirdLife International', which of the following statements is/are…Environment
  77. Which one of the following countries of South-West Asia does not open out to the Mediterranean Sea?Geography
  78. In India, in which one of the following types of forests is teak a dominant tree species?Environment
  79. 'Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action', often seen in the news, isCurrent Affairs
  80. "Each day is more or less the same, the morning is clear and bright with a sea breeze; as the Sun climbs high…Geography
  81. With reference to Indian economy, consider the following statements: 1. The rate of growth of Real Gross…Economy
  82. Consider the following statements: 1. The Legislative Council of a State in India can be larger in size than…Polity and Constitution
  83. "To uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India" is a provision made in thePolity and Constitution
  84. Which one of the following is the best description of the term 'ecosystem'?Environment
  85. The fundamental object of Panchayati Raj system is to ensure which among the following? 1. People's…Polity and Constitution
  86. With reference to Indian economy, consider the following: 1. Bank rate 2. Open market operations 3. Public…Economy
  87. With reference to inflation in India, which of the following statements is correct?Economy
  88. Consider the following countries: 1. China 2. France 3. India 4. Israel 5. Pakistan Which among the above are…International Relations and Organisations
  89. The ideal of 'Welfare State' in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in itsPolity and Constitution
  90. The substitution of steel for wooden ploughs in agricultural production is an example ofEconomy
  91. There is a Parliamentary System of Government in India because thePolity and Constitution
  92. H1N1 virus is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to which one of the following diseases?Science and Technology
  93. With reference to bio-toilets used by the Indian Railways, consider the following statements: 1. The…Science and Technology
  94. The problem of international liquidity is related to the non-availability ofEconomy
  95. With reference to 'fuel cells' in which hydrogen-rich fuel and oxygen are used to generate electricity,…Science and Technology
  96. Kalamkari painting refers toArt and Culture
  97. Which one of the following best describes the main objective of 'Seed Village Concept'?Agriculture
  98. There has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which of the following actions can be taken by the…Economy
  99. Which of the following has/have been accorded 'Geographical Indication' status? 1. Banaras Brocades and Sarees…Economy
  100. With reference to the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), which of the following…Economy