Civil Services Prep

UPSC Prelims 2025

UPSC Prelims 2025 question paper with answers

100 questions, each with its answer.

General Studies Paper I

  1. Consider the following types of vehicles: I. Full battery electric vehicles II. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles…Science and Technology
  2. With reference to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), consider the following statements: I. All types of UAVs can…Science and Technology
  3. In the context of electric vehicle batteries, consider the following elements: I. Cobalt II. Graphite III.…Science and Technology
  4. Consider the following: I. Cigarette butts II. Eyeglass lenses III. Car tyres. How many of them contain…Environment
  5. Consider the following substances: I. Ethanol II. Nitroglycerine III. Urea. Coal gasification technology can…Science and Technology
  6. What is the common characteristic of the chemical substances generally known as CL20, HMX and LLM-105, which…Science and Technology
  7. Consider the following statements: I. It is expected that Majorana 1 chip will enable quantum computing. II.…Science and Technology
  8. With reference to monoclonal antibodies, often mentioned in news, consider the following statements: I. They…Science and Technology
  9. Consider the following statements: I. No virus can survive in ocean waters. II. No virus can infect bacteria.…Science and Technology
  10. Consider the following statements: Statement I: Activated carbon is a good and an attractive tool to remove…Environment
  11. Consider the following statements: Statement I: Studies indicate that carbon dioxide emissions from cement…Environment
  12. Consider the following statements: Statement I: At the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28),…Environment
  13. Consider the following statements: Statement I: Scientific studies suggest that a shift is taking place in the…Science and Technology
  14. Consider the following statements: Statement I: Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change is…Environment
  15. Which one of the following launched the 'Nature Solutions Finance Hub for Asia and the Pacific'?Environment
  16. With reference to 'Direct Air Capture', an emerging technology, which of the following statements is/are…Science and Technology
  17. Regarding Peacock tarantula (Gooty tarantula), consider the following statements: I. It is an omnivorous…Environment
  18. Consider the following statements: I. Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in India are less than 0.5 t CO2/capita.…Environment
  19. Consider the following pairs: Plant — Description. I. Cassava : Woody shrub. II. Ginger : Herb with…Environment
  20. With reference to the planet Earth, consider the following statements: I. Rain forests produce more oxygen…Environment
  21. Consider the following statements about Raja Ram Mohan Roy: I. He possessed great love and respect for the…Modern History and the Freedom Struggle
  22. Consider the following subjects with regard to Non-Cooperation Programme: I. Boycott of law-courts and foreign…Modern History and the Freedom Struggle
  23. The irrigation device called 'Araghatta' wasMedieval History
  24. Who among the following rulers in ancient India had assumed the titles 'Mattavilasa', 'Vichitrachitta' and…Ancient History
  25. Fa-hien (Faxian), the Chinese pilgrim, travelled to India during the reign ofAncient History
  26. Who among the following led a successful military campaign against the kingdom of Srivijaya, the powerful…Medieval History
  27. With reference to ancient India (600–322 BC), consider the following pairs: Territorial Region — River flowing…Ancient History
  28. The first Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, a music training school, was set up in 1901 by Vishnu Digambar Paluskar in:Art and Culture
  29. Ashokan inscriptions suggest that the 'Pradeshika', 'Rajuka' and 'Yukta' were important officers at the:Ancient History
  30. Consider the following statements in respect of the Non-Cooperation Movement: I. The Congress declared the…Modern History and the Freedom Struggle
  31. With reference to investments, consider the following: I. Bonds II. Hedge Funds III. Stocks IV. Venture…Economy
  32. Which of the following are the sources of income for the Reserve Bank of India? I. Buying and selling…Economy
  33. With reference to the Government of India, consider the following information: Organization — Some of its…Polity and Constitution
  34. Consider the following statements: I. The Reserve Bank of India mandates all the listed companies in India to…Economy
  35. Consider the following statements: Statement I: In India, income from allied agricultural activities like…Agriculture
  36. Consider the following statements: I. India has joined the Minerals Security Partnership as a member. II.…Economy
  37. Consider the following statements: Statement I: As regards returns from an investment in a company, generally,…Economy
  38. Consider the following statements: I. India accounts for a very large portion of all equity option contracts…Economy
  39. Consider the following statements: Statement I: Circular economy reduces the emissions of greenhouse gases.…Environment
  40. Consider the following statements: I. Capital receipts create a liability or cause a reduction in the assets…Economy
  41. Consider the following countries: I. Austria II. Bulgaria III. Croatia IV. Serbia V. Sweden VI. North…International Relations and Organisations
  42. Consider the following countries: I. Bolivia II. Brazil III. Colombia IV. Ecuador V. Paraguay VI. Venezuela.…Geography
  43. Consider the following water bodies: I. Lake Tanganyika II. Lake Tonle Sap III. Patos Lagoon. Through how many…Geography
  44. Consider the following statements about turmeric during the year 2022-23: I. India is the largest producer and…Current Affairs
  45. Which of the following are the evidences of the phenomenon of continental drift? I. The belt of ancient rocks…Geography
  46. Consider the following statements: Statement I: The amount of dust particles in the atmosphere is more in…Geography
  47. Consider the following statements: Statement I: In January, in the Northern Hemisphere, the isotherms bend…Geography
  48. Consider the following statements: Statement I: In the context of effect of water on rocks, chalk is known as…Geography
  49. Consider the following statements: I. Without the atmosphere, temperature would be well below freezing point…Geography
  50. Consider the following statements about the Rashtriya Gokul Mission: I. It is important for the upliftment of…Agriculture
  51. Consider the following statements: I. Panchayats at the intermediate level exist in all States. II. To be…Polity and Constitution
  52. Consider the following statements in respect of BIMSTEC: I. It is a regional organization consisting of seven…International Relations and Organisations
  53. Who amongst the following are members of the Jury to select the recipient of 'Gandhi Peace Prize'? I. The…Polity and Constitution
  54. GPS-Aided Geo Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) uses a system of ground stations to provide necessary augmentation.…Science and Technology
  55. Consider the following statements regarding AI Action Summit held in Grand Palais, Paris in February 2025: I.…Science and Technology
  56. Consider the following pairs: I. International Year of the Woman Farmer : 2026. II. International Year of…Current Affairs
  57. Consider the following statements with regard to BRICS: I. 16th BRICS Summit was held under the Chairship of…International Relations and Organisations
  58. Consider the following statements about Lokpal: I. The power of Lokpal applies to public servants of India,…Polity and Constitution
  59. Consider the following statements in respect of the first Kho Kho World Cup: I. The event was held in Delhi,…Current Affairs
  60. Consider the following statements: I. In the finals of the 45th Chess Olympiad held in 2024, Gukesh Dommaraju…Current Affairs
  61. Consider the following statements: Statement I: Some rare earth elements are used in the manufacture of flat…Science and Technology
  62. Consider the following statements: I. Indian Railways have prepared a National Rail Plan (NRP) to create a…Current Affairs
  63. Consider the following space missions: I. Axiom-4. II. SpaDeX. III. Gaganyaan. How many of the space missions…Science and Technology
  64. With reference to India's defence, consider the following pairs: Aircraft type — Description. I. Dornier-228 :…Science and Technology
  65. Artificial way of causing rainfall to reduce air pollution makes use ofScience and Technology
  66. Consider the following statements with regard to pardoning power of the President of India: I. The exercise of…Polity and Constitution
  67. Consider the following statements: I. On the dissolution of the House of the People, the Speaker shall not…Polity and Constitution
  68. Consider the following statements: I. If any question arises as to whether a Member of the House of the People…Polity and Constitution
  69. Consider the following statements: Statement I: In India, State Governments have no power for making rules for…Polity and Constitution
  70. Which organization has enacted the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) to tackle climate change and biodiversity…Environment
  71. Suppose the revenue expenditure is Rs.80,000 crores and the revenue receipts of the Government are Rs.60,000…Economy
  72. India is one of the founding members of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), a multimodal…International Relations and Organisations
  73. Consider the following statements: Statement I: Of the two major ethanol producers in the world, i.e., Brazil…Environment
  74. The World Bank warned that India could become one of the first places where wet-bulb temperatures routinely…Environment
  75. A country's fiscal deficit stands at Rs.50,000 crores. It is receiving Rs.10,000 crores through non-debt…Economy
  76. Which of the following statements with regard to recommendations of the 15th Finance Commission of India are…Polity and Constitution
  77. Consider the following statements in respect of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development…Economy
  78. Consider the following statements in respect of RTGS and NEFT: I. In RTGS, the settlement time is…Economy
  79. Consider the following countries: I. United Arab Emirates II. France III. Germany IV. Singapore V. Bangladesh.…Current Affairs
  80. Consider the following statements about 'PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana': I. It targets installation of one…Current Affairs
  81. With reference to the Indian polity, consider the following statements: I. An Ordinance can amend any Central…Polity and Constitution
  82. Consider the following pairs: State — Description. I. Arunachal Pradesh : The capital is named after a fort,…Polity and Constitution
  83. With reference to India, consider the following: I. The Inter-State Council. II. The National Security…Polity and Constitution
  84. Consider the following statements: I. The Constitution of India explicitly mentions that in certain spheres…Polity and Constitution
  85. Consider the following pairs: Provision in the Constitution of India — Stated under. I. Separation of…Polity and Constitution
  86. Consider the following statements: With reference to the Constitution of India, if an area in a State is…Polity and Constitution
  87. With reference to India, consider the following pairs: Organization — Union Ministry. I. The National…Economy
  88. Consider the following subjects under the Constitution of India: I. List I-Union List, in the Seventh…Polity and Constitution
  89. With reference to the Indian polity, consider the following statements: I. The Governor of a State is not…Polity and Constitution
  90. Consider the following activities: I. Production of crude oil. II. Refining, storage and distribution of…Economy
  91. "Sedition has become my religion" was the famous statement given by Gandhiji at the time ofModern History and the Freedom Struggle
  92. The famous female figurine known as 'Dancing Girl', found at Mohenjo-daro, is made ofAncient History
  93. Who provided legal defence to the people arrested in the aftermath of Chauri Chaura incident?Modern History and the Freedom Struggle
  94. Subsequent to which one of the following events, Gandhiji, who consistently opposed untouchability and…Modern History and the Freedom Struggle
  95. Consider the following fruits: I. Papaya II. Pineapple III. Guava. How many of the above were introduced in…Medieval History
  96. Consider the following countries: I. United Kingdom II. Denmark III. New Zealand IV. Australia V. Brazil. How…Geography
  97. Consider the following statements: I. Anadyr in Siberia and Nome in Alaska are a few kilometers from each…Geography
  98. Who among the following was the founder of the 'Self-Respect Movement'?Modern History and the Freedom Struggle
  99. Consider the following pairs: Country — Resource-rich in. I. Botswana : Diamond. II. Chile : Lithium. III.…Geography
  100. Consider the following pairs: Region — Country. I. Mallorca : Italy. II. Normandy : Spain. III. Sardinia :…Geography