UPSC Prelims previous year paper

UPSC Prelims PYQ 2019

Practice the 2019 UPSC Prelims paper as a timed test, or scan the subject and topic pattern before you start. The session uses exam-style navigation, negative marking, and instant review.

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Indian Economy · 4Modern Indian History · 4Ancient Indian History · 3Environmental Pollution · 3External Sector · 3Indian Geography · 3International Relations · 3Agriculture & Trade · 2Banking & Financial Institutions · 2Biotechnology · 2Environment & Ecology · 2Environmental Governance · 2

Sample questions from 2019

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History

Consider the following pairs : Movement/Organization : Leader 1. All India Anti-Untouchability League : Mahatma Gandhi 2. All India Kisan Sabha : Swam...

Science

With reference to the recent developments in science, which one of the following statements is not correct?

Current Affairs

In India, 'extended producer responsibility' was introduced as an important feature in which of the following?

Environment

Consider the following statements : 1. Some species of turtles are herbivores. 2. Some species of fish are herbivores. 3. Some species of marine mamma...

Economy

Consider the following statements : 1. Coal sector was nationalized by the Government of India under Indira Gandhi. 2. Now, coal blocks are allocated...

Environment

In India, the use of carbofuran, methyl parathion, phorate and triazophos is viewed with apprehension. These chemicals are used as

Current Affairs

Consider the following statements: 1. In the revenue administration of Delhi Sultanate, the in-charge of revenue collection was known as 'Amil'. 2. Th...

Economy

Which of the following is not included in the assets of a commercial bank in India?

Current Affairs

Which one of the following is not a sub-index of the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business Index?

Current Affairs

Atal Innovation Mission is set up under the

Environment

Why is there a great concern about the 'microbeads' that are released into environment?

Geography

Consider the following States : 1. Chhattisgarh 2. Madhya Pradesh 3. Maharashtra 4. Odisha With reference to the States mentioned above, in terms of p...