Civil Services Prep

UPSC Prelims 2017

UPSC Prelims 2017 question paper with answers

100 questions, each with its answer.

General Studies Paper I

  1. Which one of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom?Medieval History
  2. With reference to 'Global Climate Change Alliance', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is…Environment
  3. With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements: 1. Sautrantika and…Ancient History
  4. Mediterranean Sea is a border of which of the following countries? 1. Jordan 2. Iraq 3. Lebanon 4. Syria.…Geography
  5. With reference to 'National Investment and Infrastructure Fund', which of the following statements is/are…Economy
  6. The Global Infrastructure Facility is a/anEconomy
  7. For election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination paper can be filed byPolity and Constitution
  8. Consider the following statements: 1. In India, the Himalayas are spread over five states only. 2. Western…Geography
  9. Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a standard criterion forEnvironment
  10. With reference to the role of UN-Habitat in the United Nations Programme working towards a better urban…International Relations and Organisations
  11. With reference to 'National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)', which of the statements given below is/are…Polity and Constitution
  12. In the context of Indian history, the principle of 'Dyarchy (diarchy)' refers toModern History and the Freedom Struggle
  13. Consider the following in respect of 'National Career Services': 1. National Career Service is an initiative…Current Affairs
  14. Which of the following statements best describes the term 'Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of Stressed…Economy
  15. Consider the following statements: 1. Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) to Reduce Short Lived Climate…Environment
  16. With reference to 'Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)' sometimes mentioned in the news while forecasting Indian…Geography
  17. If you want to see gharials in their natural habitat, which one of the following is the best place to visit?Environment
  18. Consider the following in respect of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS): 1. Inaugural IONS was held in India…International Relations and Organisations
  19. The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous and oft-illustrated paintings atArt and Culture
  20. Consider the following pairs: Traditions - Communities: 1. Chaliha Sahib Festival - Sindhis 2. Nanda Raj Jaat…Art and Culture
  21. Which of the following statements can help in water conservation in agriculture? 1. Reduced or zero tillage of…Agriculture
  22. Consider the following statements: The nation-wide 'Soil Health Card Scheme' aims at 1. expanding the…Agriculture
  23. Consider the following pairs: Commonly used/consumed materials - Unwanted or controversial chemicals likely to…Science and Technology
  24. Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) are used to create digital display in many devices. What are the…Science and Technology
  25. Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples? 1. Arasavalli 2. Amarakantak 3. Omkareshwar. Select the…Art and Culture
  26. Consider the following statements: 1. In the election for Lok Sabha or State Assembly, the winning candidate…Polity and Constitution
  27. Which of the following has/have occurred in India after its liberalization of economic policies in 1991? 1.…Economy
  28. What is the application of Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer Technology?Science and Technology
  29. Consider the following statements: 1. National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) helps in promoting the…Economy
  30. The term 'M-STrIPES' is sometimes seen in the news in the context ofEnvironment
  31. What is/are the most likely advantages of implementing 'Goods and Services Tax (GST)'? 1. It will replace…Economy
  32. 'Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA)' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of…Economy
  33. Consider the following statements: 1. India has ratified the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) of WTO. 2. TFA…Economy
  34. What is the importance of developing Chabahar Port by India?International Relations and Organisations
  35. In India, it is legally mandatory for which of the following to report on cyber security incidents? 1. Service…Science and Technology
  36. Right to vote and to be elected in India is aPolity and Constitution
  37. What is the purpose of 'evolved Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (eLISA)' project?Science and Technology
  38. What is the purpose of 'Vidyanjali Yojana'? 1. To enable the famous foreign educational institutions to open…Current Affairs
  39. What is the aim of the programme 'Unnat Bharat Abhiyan'?Current Affairs
  40. Consider the following statements: 1. The Election Commission of India is a five-member body. 2. Union…Polity and Constitution
  41. In India, if a species of tortoise is declared protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act,…Environment
  42. In India, Judicial Review impliesPolity and Constitution
  43. With reference to Indian freedom struggle, consider the following events: 1. Mutiny in Royal Indian Navy 2.…Modern History and the Freedom Struggle
  44. Consider the following statements: 1. Tax revenue as a percent of GDP of India has steadily increased in the…Economy
  45. Recently there was a proposal to translocate some of the lions from their habitat in Gujarat to which one of…Environment
  46. Which of the following are not necessarily the consequences of the proclamation of the President's rule in a…Polity and Constitution
  47. Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India? 1.…Polity and Constitution
  48. Which of the following is geographically closest to Great Nicobar?Geography
  49. Out of the following statements, choose the one that brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet form of…Polity and Constitution
  50. Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism?Polity and Constitution
  51. The object of the Butler Committee of 1927 was toModern History and the Freedom Struggle
  52. The term 'Domestic Content Requirement' is sometimes seen in the news with reference toEconomy
  53. Consider the following statements: 1. The Nuclear Security Summits are periodically held under the aegis of…International Relations and Organisations
  54. Who among the following can join the National Pension System (NPS)?Economy
  55. With reference to river Teesta, consider the following statements: 1. The source of river Teesta is the same…Geography
  56. Consider the following statements: 1. In tropical regions, Zika virus disease is transmitted by the same…Science and Technology
  57. Consider the following statements: 1. The Standard Mark of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is mandatory for…Economy
  58. What is/are the advantage/advantages of implementing the 'National Agriculture Market' scheme? 1. It is a…Agriculture
  59. With reference to the 'National Intellectual Property Rights Policy', consider the following statements: 1. It…Economy
  60. According to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which of the following animals cannot be hunted by any…Environment
  61. Which of the following statements is/are true of the Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen? 1. A legislative…Polity and Constitution
  62. Consider the following pairs: 1. Radhakanta Deb - First President of the British Indian Association 2. Gazulu…Modern History and the Freedom Struggle
  63. Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?Polity and Constitution
  64. With reference to the 'Quality Council of India (QCI)', consider the following statements: 1. QCI was set up…Polity and Constitution
  65. What is the purpose of setting up of Small Finance Banks (SFBs) in India? 1. To supply credit to small…Economy
  66. With reference to 'Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Housing and Urban Development (APMCHUD)', consider…Current Affairs
  67. Democracy's superior virtue lies in the fact that it calls into activityPolity and Constitution
  68. Which of the following is a most likely consequence of implementing the 'Unified Payments Interface (UPI)'?Economy
  69. The terms 'Event Horizon', 'Singularity', 'String Theory' and 'Standard Model' are sometimes seen in the news…Science and Technology
  70. With reference to agriculture in India, how can the technique of 'genome sequencing', often seen in the news,…Science and Technology
  71. The main advantage of the parliamentary form of government is thatPolity and Constitution
  72. In the context of India, which one of the following is the correct relationship between Rights and Duties?Polity and Constitution
  73. The mind of the makers of the Constitution of India is reflected in which of the following?Polity and Constitution
  74. If you travel by road from Kohima to Kottayam, what is the minimum number of States within India through which…Geography
  75. The Parliament of India exercises control over the functions of the Council of Ministers through 1.…Polity and Constitution
  76. With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements: 1. A private member's bill is a…Polity and Constitution
  77. With reference to the difference between the culture of Rigvedic Aryans and Indus Valley people, which of the…Ancient History
  78. 'Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme' is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference toCurrent Affairs
  79. From the ecological point of view, which one of the following assumes importance in being a good link between…Environment
  80. One of the implications of equality in society is the absence ofPolity and Constitution
  81. Consider the following statements in respect of Trade Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora in Commerce…Environment
  82. Which principle among the following was added to the Directive Principles of State Policy by the 42nd…Polity and Constitution
  83. Which one of the following statements is correct?Polity and Constitution
  84. Which of the following gives 'Global Gender Gap Index' ranking to the countries of the world?Current Affairs
  85. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Smart India Hackathon 2017? 1. It is a centrally…Science and Technology
  86. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the 'Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)'? 1. It…Economy
  87. With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements: 1. It is a song and dance…Art and Culture
  88. Who among the following was/were associated with the introduction of Ryotwari Settlement in India during the…Modern History and the Freedom Struggle
  89. In the context of solving pollution problems, what is/are the advantage/advantages of bioremediation…Environment
  90. The Trade Disputes Act of 1929 provided forModern History and the Freedom Struggle
  91. Local self-government can be best explained as an exercise inPolity and Constitution
  92. Consider the following statements: With reference to the Constitution of India, the Directive Principles of…Polity and Constitution
  93. The term 'Digital Single Market Strategy' seen in the news refers toCurrent Affairs
  94. At one of the places in India, if you stand on the seashore and watch the sea, you will find that the sea…Geography
  95. With reference to the 'Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988 (PBPT Act)', consider the…Polity and Constitution
  96. Due to some reasons, if there is a huge fall in the population of species of butterflies, what could be its…Environment
  97. It is possible to produce algae based biofuels, but what is/are the likely limitation(s) of developing…Environment
  98. Which of the following are the objectives of 'National Nutrition Mission'? 1. To create awareness relating to…Current Affairs
  99. Consider the following statements: 1. The Factories Act, 1881 was passed with a view to fix the wages of…Modern History and the Freedom Struggle
  100. In the context of mitigating the impending global warming due to anthropogenic emissions of carbon dioxide,…Environment