Civil Services Prep

UPSC Prelims 2024

UPSC Prelims 2024 question paper with answers

100 questions, each with its answer.

General Studies Paper I

  1. How many Delimitation Commissions have been constituted by the Government of India till December 2023?Polity and Constitution
  2. The Constitution (71st Amendment) Act, 1992 amends the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution to include which of…Polity and Constitution
  3. Consider the following pairs: Party - Its Leader: 1. Bhartiya Jana Sangh - Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee 2.…Modern History and the Freedom Struggle
  4. Which of the following statements are correct about the Constitution of India? 1. Powers of the Municipalities…Polity and Constitution
  5. Which one of the following statements is correct as per the Constitution of India?Polity and Constitution
  6. Under which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India, has the Supreme Court of India placed the…Polity and Constitution
  7. What are the duties of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) as Head of the Department of Military Affairs? 1.…Polity and Constitution
  8. Operations undertaken by the Army towards upliftment of the local population in remote areas to include…Current Affairs
  9. The longest border between any two countries in the world is between:Geography
  10. Which of the following statements about the Ethics Committee in the Lok Sabha are correct? 1. Initially it was…Polity and Constitution
  11. Who was the Provisional President of the Constituent Assembly before Dr. Rajendra Prasad took over?Polity and Constitution
  12. With reference to the Government of India Act, 1935, consider the following statements: 1. It provided for the…Modern History and the Freedom Struggle
  13. Which one of the following is a work attributed to playwright Bhasa?Ancient History
  14. Sanghabhuti, an Indian Buddhist monk, who travelled to China at the end of the fourth century AD, was the…Ancient History
  15. Consider the following properties included in the World Heritage List released by UNESCO: 1. Shantiniketan 2.…Art and Culture
  16. As per Article 368 of the Constitution of India, the Parliament may amend any provision of the Constitution by…Polity and Constitution
  17. Consider the following countries: 1. Italy 2. Japan 3. Nigeria 4. South Korea 5. South Africa. Which of the…Current Affairs
  18. Which of the following statements are correct in respect of a Money Bill in the Parliament? 1. Article 109…Polity and Constitution
  19. Which of the following is/are correctly matched in terms of equivalent rank in the three services of Indian…Current Affairs
  20. The North Eastern Council (NEC) was established by the North Eastern Council Act, 1971. Subsequent to the…Polity and Constitution
  21. Consider the following statements regarding 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam': 1. Provisions will come into…Polity and Constitution
  22. Which of the following statements about 'Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023' are correct? 1. This was a joint military…Current Affairs
  23. A Writ of Prohibition is an order issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to:Polity and Constitution
  24. Consider the following statements: 1. It is the Governor of the State who recognizes and declares any…Polity and Constitution
  25. With reference to Union Budget, consider the following statements: 1. The Union Finance Minister on behalf of…Polity and Constitution
  26. Who of the following is the author of the books "The India Way" and "Why Bharat Matters"?Current Affairs
  27. Consider the following pairs: Country - Reason for being in the news: 1. Argentina - Worst economic crisis 2.…Current Affairs
  28. Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Sumed pipeline is a strategic route for Persian Gulf oil and…Geography
  29. Consider the following statements: 1. The Red Sea receives very little precipitation in any form. 2. No water…Geography
  30. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which one of the following is the largest source of…Environment
  31. Consider the following statements: Statement-I: If the United States of America (USA) were to default on its…Economy
  32. Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Syndicated lending spreads the risk of borrower default across…Economy
  33. Consider the following statements in respect of the digital rupee: 1. It is a sovereign currency issued by the…Economy
  34. With reference to ancient India, Gautama Buddha was generally known by which of the following epithets? 1.…Ancient History
  35. Consider the following information: Archaeological Site - State - Description: 1. Chandraketugarh - Odisha -…Ancient History
  36. Who of the following rulers of medieval India gave permission to the Portuguese to build a fort at Bhatkal?Medieval History
  37. With reference to revenue collection by Cornwallis, consider the following statements: 1. Under the Ryotwari…Modern History and the Freedom Struggle
  38. Consider the following statements: 1. There are no parables in Upanishads. 2. Upanishads were composed earlier…Ancient History
  39. Consider the following statements: 1. India is a member of the International Grains Council. 2. A country…Economy
  40. Which one of the following was the latest inclusion in the Intangible Cultural Heritage List of UNESCO?Art and Culture
  41. Consider the following statements: Statement-I: There is instability and worsening security situation in the…International Relations and Organisations
  42. Consider the following statements: Statement-I: India does not import apples from the United States of…Agriculture
  43. With reference to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements: While any resolution for…Polity and Constitution
  44. With reference to the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements: 1. A bill pending in the Lok Sabha…Polity and Constitution
  45. With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements: 1. Prorogation of a House by the…Polity and Constitution
  46. Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The European Parliament approved The Net-Zero Industry Act…Environment
  47. Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Recently, Venezuela has achieved a rapid recovery from its…Current Affairs
  48. With reference to the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme, consider the following statements:…Polity and Constitution
  49. With reference to the 'Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan', consider the following statements: 1. This…Current Affairs
  50. With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana, consider the following statements:…Economy
  51. Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The atmosphere is heated more by incoming solar radiation than…Geography
  52. Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Thickness of the troposphere at the equator is much greater as…Geography
  53. Consider the following: 1. Pyroclastic debris 2. Ash and dust 3. Nitrogen compounds 4. Sulphur compounds. How…Geography
  54. Which of the following is/are correct inference/inferences from isothermal maps in the month of January? 1.…Geography
  55. Which of the following countries are well known as the two largest cocoa producers in the world?Geography
  56. With reference to the Himalayan rivers joining the Ganga downstream of Prayagraj from West to East, which one…Geography
  57. Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Rainfall is one of the reasons for weathering of rocks.…Geography
  58. Consider the following countries: 1. Finland 2. Germany 3. Norway 4. Russia. How many of the above countries…Geography
  59. Consider the following information: Waterfall : Region : River. 1. Dhuandhar : Malwa : Narmada 2. Hundru :…Geography
  60. Consider the following information: Region - Name of the mountain range - Type of mountain: 1. Central Asia -…Geography
  61. The organisms "Cicada, Froghopper and Pond skater" are:Environment
  62. Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Many chewing gums found in the market are considered a source…Environment
  63. Consider the following pairs: Country - Animal found in its natural habitat: 1. Brazil - Indri 2. Indonesia -…Environment
  64. Consider the following statements regarding World Toilet Organization: 1. It is one of the agencies of the…Current Affairs
  65. Consider the following statements: 1. Lions do not have a particular breeding season. 2. Unlike most other big…Environment
  66. Which one of the following is the correct description of "100 Million Farmers"?Current Affairs
  67. Consider the following: 1. Battery storage 2. Biomass generators 3. Fuel cells 4. Rooftop solar photovoltaic…Science and Technology
  68. Which one of the following shows a unique relationship with an insect that has coevolved with it and that is…Environment
  69. Consider the following: 1. Butterflies 2. Fish 3. Frogs. How many of the above have poisonous species among…Environment
  70. Consider the following: 1. Cashew 2. Papaya 3. Red sanders. How many of the above trees are actually native to…Environment
  71. Consider the following airports: 1. Donyi Polo Airport 2. Kushinagar International Airport 3. Vijayawada…Current Affairs
  72. With reference to "water vapour", which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a gas, the amount…Geography
  73. Consider the following description: 1. Annual and daily range of temperatures is low. 2. Precipitation occurs…Geography
  74. With reference to "Coriolis force", which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It increases with…Geography
  75. On June 21 every year, which of the following latitude(s) experience(s) a sunlight of more than 12 hours? 1.…Geography
  76. One of the following regions has the world's largest tropical peatland, which holds about three years worth of…Environment
  77. With reference to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that are used in making many consumer…Environment
  78. Consider the following: 1. Carabid beetles 2. Centipedes 3. Flies 4. Termites 5. Wasps. Parasitoid species are…Environment
  79. Consider the following plants: 1. Groundnut 2. Horse-gram 3. Soybean. How many of the above belong to the pea…Science and Technology
  80. Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The Indian Flying Fox is placed under the "vermin" category in…Environment
  81. The total fertility rate in an economy is defined as:Economy
  82. Consider the following statements: 1. In India, Non-Banking Financial Companies can access the Liquidity…Economy
  83. In India, which of the following can trade in Corporate Bonds and Government Securities? 1. Insurance…Economy
  84. Consider the following: 1. Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF) 2. Motor vehicles 3. Currency swap. Which of the above…Economy
  85. With reference to the sectors of the Indian economy, consider the following pairs: Economic activity - Sector:…Economy
  86. Consider the following materials: 1. Agricultural residues 2. Corn grain 3. Wastewater treatment sludge 4.…Environment
  87. With reference to physical capital in Indian economy, consider the following pairs: Items - Category: 1.…Economy
  88. Which one of the following words/phrases is most appropriately used to denote "an interoperable network of 3D…Science and Technology
  89. With reference to the rule/rules imposed by the Reserve Bank of India while treating foreign banks, consider…Economy
  90. With reference to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) rules in India, consider the following statements: 1.…Economy
  91. With reference to radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs), consider the following statements: 1. RTGs…Science and Technology
  92. Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Giant stars live much longer than dwarf stars. Statement-II:…Science and Technology
  93. Which one of the following is synthesised in human body that dilates blood vessels and increases blood flow?Science and Technology
  94. Consider the following activities: 1. Identification of narcotics on passengers at airports or in aircraft 2.…Science and Technology
  95. Consider the following aircraft: 1. Rafale 2. MiG-29 3. Tejas MK-1. How many of the above are considered fifth…Science and Technology
  96. In which of the following are hydrogels used? 1. Controlled drug delivery in patients 2. Mobile…Science and Technology
  97. Which one of the following is the exhaust pipe emission from Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles, powered by hydrogen?Science and Technology
  98. Recently, the term "pumped-storage hydropower" is actually and appropriately discussed in the context of which…Science and Technology
  99. "Membrane Bioreactors" are often discussed in the context of:Science and Technology
  100. With reference to the Indian economy, "Collateral Borrowing and Lending Obligations" are the instruments of:Economy