Civil Services Prep

UPSC Prelims 2023

UPSC Prelims 2023 question paper with answers

100 questions, each with its answer.

General Studies Paper I

  1. In which one of the following regions was Dhanyakataka, which flourished as a prominent Buddhist centre under…Ancient History
  2. With reference to ancient India, consider the following statements: 1. The concept of Stupa is Buddhist in…Ancient History
  3. With reference to ancient South India, Korkai, Poompuhar and Muchiri were well known asAncient History
  4. Which one of the following explains the practice of 'Vattakirutal' as mentioned in Sangam poems?Ancient History
  5. Consider the following dynasties: 1. Hoysala 2. Gahadavala 3. Kakatiya 4. Yadava. How many of the above…Medieval History
  6. With reference to ancient Indian History, consider the following pairs: Literary work — Author: 1.…Ancient History
  7. "Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other…Ancient History
  8. Who among the following rulers of Vijayanagara Empire constructed a large dam across Tungabhadra River and a…Medieval History
  9. Who among the following rulers of medieval Gujarat surrendered Diu to Portuguese?Medieval History
  10. By which one of the following Acts was the Governor General of Bengal designated as the Governor General of…Modern History and the Freedom Struggle
  11. In essence, what does 'Due Process of Law' mean?Polity and Constitution
  12. Consider the following statements: Statement-I: In India, prisons are managed by State Governments with their…Polity and Constitution
  13. Which one of the following statements best reflects the chief purpose of the 'Constitution' of a country?Polity and Constitution
  14. In India, which one of the following Constitutional Amendments was widely believed to be enacted to overcome…Polity and Constitution
  15. Consider the following organizations/bodies in India: 1. The National Commission for Backward Classes 2. The…Polity and Constitution
  16. Consider the following statements: 1. If the election of the President of India is declared void by the…Polity and Constitution
  17. With reference to Finance Bill and Money Bill in the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements: 1.…Polity and Constitution
  18. Consider the following statements: Once the Central Government notifies an area as a 'Community Reserve' — 1.…Environment
  19. With reference to 'Scheduled Areas' in India, consider the following statements: 1. Within a State, the…Polity and Constitution
  20. Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The Supreme Court of India has held in some judgements that…Polity and Constitution
  21. Consider the following statements: Statement-I: India, despite having uranium deposits, depends on coal for…Science and Technology
  22. Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Marsupials are not naturally found in India. Statement-II:…Environment
  23. 'Invasive Species Specialist Group' (that develops Global Invasive Species Database) belongs to which one of…Environment
  24. Consider the following fauna: 1. Lion-tailed Macaque 2. Malabar Civet 3. Sambar Deer. How many of the above…Environment
  25. Which of the following organisms perform waggle dance for others of their kin to indicate the direction and…Science and Technology
  26. Consider the following statements: 1. Some mushrooms have medicinal properties. 2. Some mushrooms have…Science and Technology
  27. Consider the following statements regarding the Indian squirrels: 1. They build nests by making burrows in the…Environment
  28. Consider the following statements: 1. Some microorganisms can grow in environments with temperature above the…Science and Technology
  29. Which one of the following makes a tool with a stick to scrap insects from a hole in a tree or a log of wood?Environment
  30. Consider the following: 1. Aerosols 2. Foam agents 3. Fire retardants 4. Lubricants. In the making of how many…Environment
  31. Consider the following statements: 1. Jhelum River passes through Wular Lake. 2. Krishna River directly feeds…Geography
  32. Consider the following pairs: Port — Well known as: 1. Kamarajar Port — First major port in India registered…Geography
  33. Consider the following trees: 1. Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) 2. Mahua (Madhuca indica) 3. Teak…Environment
  34. Consider the following statements: 1. India has more arable area than China. 2. The proportion of irrigated…Geography
  35. Which one of the following is the best example of repeated falls in sea level, giving rise to present-day…Geography
  36. Ilmenite and rutile, abundantly available in certain coastal tracts of India, are rich sources of which one of…Geography
  37. About three-fourths of world's cobalt, a metal required for the manufacture of batteries for electric motor…Geography
  38. Which one of the following is a part of the Congo Basin?Geography
  39. Consider the following statements: 1. Amarkantak Hills are at the confluence of Vindhya and Sahyadri Ranges.…Geography
  40. With reference to India's projects on connectivity, consider the following statements: 1. East-West Corridor…Geography
  41. Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Interest income from the deposits in Infrastructure Investment…Economy
  42. Consider the following statements: Statement-I: In the post-pandemic recent past, many Central Banks worldwide…Economy
  43. Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Carbon markets are likely to be one of the most widespread…Environment
  44. Which one of the following activities of the Reserve Bank of India is considered to be part of…Economy
  45. Consider the following markets: 1. Government Bond Market 2. Call Money Market 3. Treasury Bill Market 4.…Economy
  46. Which one of the following best describes the concept of 'Small Farmer Large Field'?Agriculture
  47. Consider the following statements: 1. The Government of India provides Minimum Support Price for niger…Agriculture
  48. Consider the investments in the following assets: 1. Brand recognition 2. Inventory 3. Intellectual property…Economy
  49. Consider the following: 1. Demographic performance 2. Forest and ecology 3. Governance reforms 4. Stable…Economy
  50. Consider the following infrastructure sectors: 1. Affordable housing 2. Mass rapid transport 3. Health care 4.…Current Affairs
  51. With reference to Home Guards, consider the following statements: 1. Home Guards are raised under the Home…Polity and Constitution
  52. With reference to India, consider the following pairs: Action — The Act under which it is covered: 1.…Polity and Constitution
  53. Consider the following pairs: Regions often in news — Reason for being in news: 1. North Kivu and Ituri — War…Current Affairs
  54. Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Israel has established diplomatic relations with some Arab…International Relations and Organisations
  55. Consider the following pairs with regard to sports awards: 1. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award — For the…Current Affairs
  56. Consider the following statements in respect of the 44th Chess Olympiad, 2022: 1. It was the first time that…Current Affairs
  57. Consider the following pairs: Area of conflict mentioned in news — Country where it is located: 1. Donbas —…Current Affairs
  58. In the recent years Chad, Guinea, Mali and Sudan caught the international attention for which one of the…Current Affairs
  59. Consider the following heavy industries: 1. Fertilizer plants 2. Oil refineries 3. Steel plants. Green…Science and Technology
  60. Consider the following statements about G-20: 1. The G-20 group was originally established as a platform for…Current Affairs
  61. With reference to the Indian History, Alexander Rea, A. H. Longhurst, Robert Sewell, James Burgess and Walter…Art and Culture
  62. Consider the following pairs: Site — Well known for: 1. Besnagar — Shaivite cave shrine 2. Bhaja — Buddhist…Art and Culture
  63. Consider the following statements: Statement-I: 7th August is declared as the National Handloom Day.…Current Affairs
  64. Consider the following statements in respect of the National Flag of India according to the Flag Code of…Polity and Constitution
  65. Consider the following statements in respect of the Constitution Day: Statement-I: The Constitution Day is…Polity and Constitution
  66. Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Switzerland is one of the leading exporters of gold in terms…Economy
  67. Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Recently, the United States of America (USA) and the European…International Relations and Organisations
  68. Consider the following statements: Statement-I: India accounts for 3.2% of global export of goods.…Economy
  69. Consider the following statements: The 'Stability and Growth Pact' of the European Union is a treaty that — 1.…International Relations and Organisations
  70. Consider the following statements: 1. Recently, all the countries of the United Nations have adopted the…International Relations and Organisations
  71. Consider the following countries: 1. Bulgaria 2. Czech Republic 3. Hungary 4. Latvia 5. Lithuania 6. Romania.…Geography
  72. With reference to the Earth's atmosphere, which one of the following statements is correct?Geography
  73. Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The soil in tropical rain forests is rich in nutrients.…Geography
  74. Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The temperature contrast between continents and oceans is…Geography
  75. Consider the following statements: 1. In a seismograph, P waves are recorded earlier than S waves. 2. In P…Geography
  76. With reference to coal-based thermal power plants in India, consider the following statements: 1. None of them…Environment
  77. 'Wolbachia method' is sometimes talked about with reference to which one of the following?Science and Technology
  78. Consider the following activities: 1. Spreading finely ground basalt rock on farmlands extensively 2.…Environment
  79. 'Aerial metagenomics' best refers to which one of the following situations?Science and Technology
  80. 'Microsatellite DNA' is used in the case of which one of the following?Science and Technology
  81. Consider the following statements in relation to Janani Suraksha Yojana: 1. It is a safe motherhood…Polity and Constitution
  82. Consider the following statements in the context of interventions being undertaken under Anaemia Mukt Bharat…Current Affairs
  83. Consider the following statements: 1. Carbon fibres are used in the manufacture of components used in…Science and Technology
  84. Consider the following actions: 1. Detection of car crash/collision which results in the deployment of airbags…Science and Technology
  85. With reference to the role of biofilters in Recirculating Aquaculture System, consider the following…Science and Technology
  86. Consider the following pairs: Objects in space — Description: 1. Cepheids — Giant clouds of dust and gas in…Science and Technology
  87. Which one of the following countries has its own Satellite Navigation System?Science and Technology
  88. Consider the following statements: 1. Ballistic missiles are jet-propelled at subsonic speeds throughout their…Science and Technology
  89. Consider the following statements regarding mercury pollution: 1. Gold mining activity is a source of mercury…Environment
  90. With reference to green hydrogen, consider the following statements: 1. It can be used directly as a fuel for…Science and Technology
  91. Consider the following statements with reference to India: 1. According to the 'Micro, Small and Medium…Economy
  92. With reference to Central Bank digital currencies, consider the following statements: 1. It is possible to…Economy
  93. In the context of finance, the term 'beta' refers toEconomy
  94. Consider the following statements: 1. The Self-Help Group (SHG) programme was originally initiated by the…Economy
  95. Consider the following statements: Statement-I: India's public sector health care system largely focuses on…Polity and Constitution
  96. Consider the following statements: Statement-I: According to the United Nation's 'World Water Development…Environment
  97. Consider the following statements: 1. According to the Constitution of India, the Central Government has a…Polity and Constitution
  98. Which one of the following countries has been suffering from decades of civil strife and food shortages and…Current Affairs
  99. Consider the following statements: 1. In India, the Biodiversity Management Committees are key to the…Environment
  100. Consider the following statements in respect of election to the President of India: 1. The members nominated…Polity and Constitution