Civil Services Prep

UPSC Prelims 2016

UPSC Prelims 2016 question paper with answers

100 questions, each with its answer.

General Studies Paper I

  1. Regarding 'Atal Pension Yojana', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a minimum…Economy
  2. The term 'Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership' often appears in the news in the context of the affairs…Current Affairs
  3. On which of the following can you find the Bureau of Energy Efficiency Star Label? 1. Ceiling fans 2. Electric…Environment
  4. India is an important member of the 'International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor'. If this experiment…Science and Technology
  5. In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs: | Term | Description |…Medieval History
  6. Consider the following statements: 1. The International Solar Alliance was launched at the United Nations…Environment
  7. 'European Stability Mechanism', sometimes seen in the news, is anEconomy
  8. Which of the following is/are the advantage/advantages of practicing drip irrigation? 1. Reduction in weed 2.…Agriculture
  9. Regarding 'DigiLocker', sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is…Science and Technology
  10. Recently, linking of which of the following rivers was undertaken?Current Affairs
  11. In the cities of our country, which among the following atmospheric gases are normally considered in…Environment
  12. With reference to 'Astrosat', the astronomical observatory launched by India, which of the following…Science and Technology
  13. With reference to the economic history of medieval India, the term 'Araghatta' refers toMedieval History
  14. With reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories and epic…Ancient History
  15. Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following States has declared a particular butterfly…Environment
  16. Consider the following statements: The Mangalyaan launched by ISRO 1. is also called the Mars Orbiter Mission…Science and Technology
  17. What was the main reason for the split in the Indian National Congress at Surat in 1907?Modern History and the Freedom Struggle
  18. The plan of Sir Stafford Cripps envisaged that after the Second World WarModern History and the Freedom Struggle
  19. Consider the following pairs: | Famous Place | Region | |-------------|--------| | 1. Bodhgaya | Baghelkhand |…Geography
  20. The Parliament of India acquires the power to legislate on any item in the State List in the national interest…Polity and Constitution
  21. Recently, which of the following States has explored the possibility of constructing an artificial inland port…Current Affairs
  22. With reference to the Agreement at the UNFCCC Meeting in Paris in 2015, which of the following statements…Environment
  23. Consider the following statements: 1. The Sustainable Development Goals were first proposed in 1972 by a…Environment
  24. A recent movie titled 'The Man Who Knew Infinity' is based on the biography ofCurrent Affairs
  25. Consider the following statements: 1. The minimum age prescribed for any person to be a member of Panchayat is…Polity and Constitution
  26. Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. A Bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its…Polity and Constitution
  27. Which of the following is/are the indicator/indicators used by IFPRI to compute the Global Hunger Index…Current Affairs
  28. There has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which action/actions of the following can be taken…Economy
  29. The establishment of 'Payment Banks' is being allowed in India to promote financial inclusion. Which of the…Economy
  30. With reference to 'LiFi', recently in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It uses…Science and Technology
  31. The term 'Intended Nationally Determined Contributions' is sometimes seen in the news in the context ofEnvironment
  32. Which one of the following is a purpose of 'UDAY', a scheme of the Government?Economy
  33. With reference to 'IFC Masala Bonds', sometimes seen in the news, which of the statements given below is/are…Economy
  34. Regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the following statements: 1.…Medieval History
  35. Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga…Ancient History
  36. In the context of which of the following do you sometimes find the terms 'amber box, blue box and green box'…Economy
  37. Which of the following is/are included in the capital budget of the Government of India? 1. Expenditure on…Economy
  38. What is/are the importance/importances of the 'United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification'? 1. It…Environment
  39. Recently, which one of the following currencies has been proposed to be added to the basket of IMF's SDR?Economy
  40. With reference to the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC), consider the following…Economy
  41. 'Rashtriya Garima Abhiyaan' is a national campaign toCurrent Affairs
  42. With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements: 1. Siddhas…Medieval History
  43. Which of the following best describes the term 'import cover', sometimes seen in the news?Economy
  44. Consider the following pairs: | Community sometimes mentioned in the news | In the affairs of |…Current Affairs
  45. With reference to 'Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)', consider the following…International Relations and Organisations
  46. With reference to 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana', consider the following statements: 1. Under this scheme,…Agriculture
  47. In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the 'Great Indian Hornbill' in…Environment
  48. Which of the following are the key features of 'National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA)'? 1. River basin…Environment
  49. Why does the Government of India promote the use of 'Neem-coated Urea' in agriculture?Agriculture
  50. Consider the following statements: 1. The Chief Secretary in a State is appointed by the Governor of that…Polity and Constitution
  51. With reference to 'Stand Up India Scheme', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Its purpose is…Economy
  52. The FAO accords the status of 'Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)' to traditional…Environment
  53. Which of the following is/are tributary/tributaries of Brahmaputra? 1. Dibang 2. Kameng 3. Lohit Select the…Geography
  54. The term 'Core Banking Solutions' is sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following statements best…Economy
  55. Consider the following pairs: | Terms sometimes seen in the news | Their origin |…Current Affairs
  56. In the context of the developments in Bioinformatics, the term 'transcriptome', sometimes seen in the news,…Science and Technology
  57. 'Mission Indradhanush' launched by the Government of India pertains toCurrent Affairs
  58. Which of the following best describes/describe the aim of 'Green India Mission' of the Government of India? 1.…Environment
  59. With reference to pre-packaged items in India, it is mandatory for the manufacturer to put which of the…Polity and Constitution
  60. 'Project Loon', sometimes seen in the news, is related toScience and Technology
  61. 'Net metering' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of promoting theEnvironment
  62. India's ranking in the 'Ease of Doing Business Index' is sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following…Economy
  63. Banjaras during the medieval period of Indian history were generallyMedieval History
  64. Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka?Ancient History
  65. With reference to the 'Gram Nyayalaya Act', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. As per the…Polity and Constitution
  66. With reference to the 'Trans-Pacific Partnership', consider the following statements: 1. It is an agreement…Current Affairs
  67. Consider the following statements: The India-Africa Summit 1. held in 2015 was the third such Summit 2. was…International Relations and Organisations
  68. What is/are the purpose/purposes of the 'Marginal Cost of Funds based Lending Rate (MCLR)' announced by RBI?…Economy
  69. What is/are unique about 'Kharai camel', a breed found in India? 1. It is capable of swimming up to three…Environment
  70. Recently, our scientists have discovered a new and distinct species of banana plant which attains a height of…Environment
  71. Which one of the following is the best description of 'INS Astradharini', that was in the news recently?Current Affairs
  72. What is 'Greased Lightning-10 (GL-10)', recently in the news?Science and Technology
  73. With reference to 'Initiative for Nutritional Security through Intensive Millets Promotion', which of the…Agriculture
  74. The 'Swadeshi' and 'Boycott' were adopted as methods of struggle for the first time during theModern History and the Freedom Struggle
  75. With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements: 1. The concept of…Ancient History
  76. 'Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres)', often in the news, isCurrent Affairs
  77. With reference to an initiative called 'The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB)', which of the…Environment
  78. With reference to 'Red Sanders', sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements: 1. It is a…Environment
  79. Which of the following statements is/are correct? Proper design and effective implementation of UN-REDD+…Environment
  80. What is 'Greenhouse Gas Protocol'?Environment
  81. With reference to 'Financial Stability and Development Council', consider the following statements: 1. It is…Economy
  82. With reference to 'Agenda 21', sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements: 1. It is a…Environment
  83. Satya Shodhak Samaj organizedModern History and the Freedom Struggle
  84. Which of the following statements is/are correct? Viruses can infect 1. bacteria 2. fungi 3. plants Select the…Science and Technology
  85. The term 'Base Erosion and Profit Shifting' is sometimes seen in the news in the context ofEconomy
  86. Recently, India's first 'National Investment and Manufacturing Zone' was proposed to be set up inEconomy
  87. What is/are the purpose/purposes of 'District Mineral Foundations' in India? 1. Promoting mineral exploration…Economy
  88. 'SWAYAM', an initiative of the Government of India, aims atCurrent Affairs
  89. The Montague-Chelmsford Proposals were related toModern History and the Freedom Struggle
  90. What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram? 1. Both were built in the…Art and Culture
  91. With reference to 'Bitcoins', sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1.…Science and Technology
  92. Consider the following statements: 1. New Development Bank has been set up by APEC. 2. The headquarters of New…Current Affairs
  93. 'Gadgil Committee Report' and 'Kasturirangan Committee Report', sometimes seen in the news, are related toEnvironment
  94. Consider the following: 1. Calcutta Unitarian Committee 2. Tabernacle of New Dispensation 3. Indian Reform…Modern History and the Freedom Struggle
  95. Which of the following is not a member of 'Gulf Cooperation Council'?International Relations and Organisations
  96. What is/are the purpose/purposes of Government's 'Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme' and 'Gold Monetization Scheme'?…Economy
  97. 'Belt and Road Initiative' is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs ofCurrent Affairs
  98. Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana is aimed atEconomy
  99. In which of the following regions of India are shale gas resources found? 1. Cambay Basin 2. Cauvery Basin 3.…Geography
  100. 'Global Financial Stability Report' is prepared by theEconomy