UPSC Prelims previous year paper

UPSC Prelims PYQ 2017

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Modern Indian History · 6Ancient History · 2Biotechnology · 2Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) · 2Forms of Government · 2Parliament · 2Rights · 2Agriculture & Government Schemes · 1Agriculture Schemes · 1Ancient Indian Paintings · 1Banking Sector Reforms · 1British Economic Policies · 1

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Environment

Consider the following statements : 1. Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) to Reduce Short Lived Climate Pollutants is a unique initiative of G20 g...

Environment

Due to some reasons, if there is a huge fall in the population of species of butterflies, what could be its likely consequence/consequences ? 1. Polli...

Polity

Local self-government can be best explained as an exercise in

Polity

The mind of the makers of the Constitution of India is reflected in which of the following ?

Polity

One of the implications of equality in society is the absence of

Environment

The term 'M-STrIPES' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of

History

With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements : 1. Sautrantika and Sammitiya were the sects of Jainism. 2. Sarva...

Economy

'Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA)' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of negotiations held between India and

Economy

Which of the following has/have occurred in India after its liberalization of economic policies in 1991 ? 1. Share of agriculture in GDP increased eno...

Economy

With reference to 'National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)', which of the statements given below is/are correct ? 1. Under NSQF, a learner can...

Environment

Which of the following practices can help in water conservation in agriculture ? 1. Reduced or zero tillage of the land 2. Applying gypsum before irri...

Environment

From the ecological point of view, which one of the following assumes importance in being a good link between the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats?