UPSC Prelims previous year paper

UPSC Prelims PYQ 2020

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Ancient Indian History · 5Indian Polity · 5Modern Indian History · 4Ancient/Medieval Indian History · 3Information Technology · 3Sustainable Agriculture · 3Agriculture & Crop Production · 2Biodiversity - Species & Protected Areas · 2Biotechnology · 2Directive Principles of State Policy · 2Indian Economy · 2International Trade · 2

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Economy

With reference to the Indian economy after the 1991 economic liberalization, consider the following statements : 1. Worker productivity (₹ per worker...

Environment

In the context of India, which of the following is/are considered to be practice(s) of eco-friendly agriculture ? 1. Crop diversification 2. Legume in...

Environment

With reference to India's biodiversity, Ceylon frogmouth, Coppersmith barbet, Gray-chinned minivet and White-throated redstart are

Economy

"Gold Tranche" (Reserve Tranche) refers to

History

With reference to the book "Desher Katha" written by Sakharam Ganesh Deuskar during the freedom struggle, consider the following statements : 1. It wa...

Science

With reference to "Blockchain Technology", consider the following statements : 1. It is a public ledger that everyone can inspect, but which no single...

History

The Gandhi-Irwin Pact included which of the following ? 1. Invitation to Congress to participate in the Round Table Conference 2. Withdrawal of Ordina...

History

With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs : Famous Place — Present State 1. Bhilsa — Madhya Pradesh 2. Dwarasamudra — Mahar...

Science

Consider the following statements : 1. Genetic changes can be introduced in the cells that produce eggs or sperms of a prospective parent. 2. A person...

Science

In India, under cyber insurance for individuals, which of the following benefits are generally covered, in addition to payment for the loss of funds a...

Geography

Consider the following statements : 1. Jet streams occur in the Northern Hemisphere only. 2. Only some cyclones develop an eye. 3. The temperature ins...

History

Which of the following phrases defines the nature of the 'Hundi' generally referred to in the sources of the post-Harsha period?