UPSC Prelims previous year paper

UPSC Prelims PYQ 2022

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Indian Polity · 9International Relations · 8Ancient Indian History · 5Medieval Indian History · 5Indian Geography · 4Modern Indian History · 4World Geography · 4Biotechnology · 2Climate Change Mitigation · 2Financial Markets · 2Governance & Social Issues · 2Indian Art & Culture · 2

Sample questions from 2022

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Environment

"Biorock technology" is talked about in which one of the following situations?

Economy

With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements : 1. An increase in Nominal Effective Exchange Rate (NEER) indicates the appre...

Economy

With reference to foreign-owned e-commerce firms operating in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. They can sell their own good...

Environment

"Climate Action Tracker" which monitors the emission reduction pledges of different countries is a :

Current Affairs

Consider the following statements : 1. Gujarat has the largest solar park in India. 2. Kerala has a fully solar powered International Airport. 3. Goa...

History

Consider the following pairs : Site of Ashoka's major rock edicts — Location in the State of 1. Dhauli — Odisha 2. Erragudi — Andhra Pradesh 3. Jaugad...

Environment

Which one of the following statements best describes the 'Polar Code' ?

History

Consider the following freedom fighters: 1. Barindra Kumar Ghosh 2. Jogesh Chandra Chatterjee 3. Rash Behari Bose Who of the above was/were actively a...

Geography

In the northern hemisphere, the longest day of the year normally occurs in the :

Polity

Which of the following is/are the exclusive power(s) of Lok Sabha ? 1. To ratify the declaration of Emergency 2. To pass a motion of no-confidence aga...

History

With reference to Indian history, who of the following were known as "Kulah-Daran"?

Current Affairs

Which one of the following statements best reflects the issue with Senkaku Islands, sometimes mentioned in the news ?