UPSC Prelims previous year paper
UPSC Prelims PYQ 2024
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Economy
Consider the following statements : 1. India is a member of the International Grains Council. 2. A country needs to be a member of the International G...
Polity
Consider the following statements : 1. It is the Governor of the State who recognizes and declares any community of that State as a Scheduled Tribe. 2...
Geography
Which of the following is/are correct inference/inferences from isothermal maps in the month of January ? 1. The isotherms deviate to the north over t...
Environment
Which one of the following is the correct description of "100 Million Farmers" ?
Economy
With reference to physical capital in Indian economy, consider the following pairs : Items | Category 1. Farmer's plough | Working capital 2. Computer...
History
Consider the following statements : 1. There are no parables in Upanishads. 2. Upanishads were composed earlier than the Puranas. Which of the stateme...
Economy
With reference to the sectors of the Indian economy, consider the following pairs : Economic activity | Sector 1. Storage of agricultural produce | Se...
Polity
As per Article 368 of the Constitution of India, the Parliament may amend any provision of the Constitution by way of : 1. Addition 2. Variation 3. Re...
Environment
Consider the following : 1. Butterflies 2. Fish 3. Frogs How many of the above have poisonous species among them ?
Geography
With reference to "water vapour", which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. It is a gas, the amount of which decreases with altitude. 2. I...
Economy
With reference to the Indian economy, "Collateral Borrowing and Lending Obligations" are the instruments of :
Polity
Consider the following statements regarding 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' : 1. Provisions will come into effect from the 18th Lok Sabha. 2. This will...