50 Questions for UPSC Preliminary Exams – General Studies Quiz

The UPSC Preliminary Examination, a gateway to the prestigious Civil Services, demands a strong command over a wide range of subjects. From the intricate details of the Indian Constitution to the broad landscape of history, geography, economy, and science, a candidate’s knowledge is tested comprehensively. Success in this stage requires not just rote learning but a deep conceptual understanding and the ability to apply it. This quiz is designed to simulate the preliminary exam environment, helping you test your knowledge and identify areas for improvement. Take this practice test to assess your preparation and build confidence for the real challenge!

50 UPSC Preliminary Exam Practice Questions

1. The Preamble to the Indian Constitution was amended by which Constitutional Amendment Act?

• A. 24th Amendment Act
• B. 40th Amendment Act
• C. 42nd Amendment Act
• D. 44th Amendment Act

2. Which of the following is not a fundamental right in the Indian Constitution?

• A. Right to Property
• B. Right to Equality
• C. Right to Freedom
• D. Right to Constitutional Remedies

3. The term 'Satyameva Jayate' is taken from which Upanishad?

• A. Chandogya Upanishad
• B. Katha Upanishad
• C. Mundaka Upanishad
• D. Aitareya Upanishad

4. Which of the following is a classic example of a "planned" city in India?

• A. Mumbai
• B. Delhi
• C. Jaipur
• D. Chandigarh

5. The 'Quit India Movement' was launched in which year?

• A. 1942
• B. 1930
• C. 1945
• D. 1920

6. Who was the first Governor-General of independent India?

• A. C. Rajagopalachari
• B. Lord Mountbatten
• C. Jawaharlal Nehru
• D. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

7. The 'Tropic of Cancer' passes through how many states in India?

• A. 7
• B. 8
• C. 9
• D. 6

8. The 'Monsoon' in India is caused by which of the following?

• A. Western Disturbances
• B. Jet Streams
• C. Differential heating of land and sea
• D. Coriolis effect

UPSC General Studies MCQs with Answers

9. The 'Green Revolution' in India was focused on increasing the production of which crop?

• A. Wheat
• B. Rice
• C. Pulses
• D. Oilseeds

10. What is the full form of 'GDP'?

• A. Gross Domestic Plan
• B. General Domestic Product
• C. Gross Development Product
• D. Gross Domestic Product

11. The 'National Emergency' can be declared by the President of India under which Article?

• A. Article 352
• B. Article 356
• C. Article 360
• D. Article 370

12. Which of the following is not a classical dance form of India?

• A. Kathak
• B. Bhangra
• C. Bharatanatyam
• D. Kathakali

13. Who is known as the 'Father of Local Self-Government' in India?

• A. Lord Ripon
• B. Lord Mayo
• C. Lord Lytton
• D. Lord Curzon

14. The 'Himalayas' are a classic example of which type of mountains?

• A. Block Mountains
• B. Volcanic Mountains
• C. Fold Mountains
• D. Residual Mountains

15. The 'Battle of Plassey' was fought in which year?

• A. 1756
• B. 1761
• C. 1764
• D. 1757

16. Which of the following is the largest producer of rice in the world?

• A. India
• B. China
• C. Brazil
• D. USA

UPSC Prelims Quiz on Indian Polity and Constitution

17. The concept of 'Judicial Review' in India is adopted from the Constitution of which country?

• A. USA
• B. UK
• C. Canada
• D. Ireland

18. How many schedules are there in the Constitution of India?

• A. 10
• B. 12
• C. 14
• D. 16

19. The 'Right to Education' was made a fundamental right in India by which amendment?

• A. 82nd Amendment
• B. 84th Amendment
• C. 86th Amendment
• D. 92nd Amendment

20. Who is the head of the Indian Union's executive branch?

• A. The President
• B. The Prime Minister
• C. The Chief Justice of India
• D. The Vice-President

21. The power to issue 'Writs' for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights rests with which body?

• A. The Parliament
• B. The President
• C. The Supreme Court and High Courts
• D. The Prime Minister

22. The term of a member of the Rajya Sabha is how many years?

• A. 6 years
• B. 5 years
• C. 4 years
• D. 3 years

23. The 'Directive Principles of State Policy' are enshrined in which part of the Constitution?

• A. Part III
• B. Part IV
• C. Part V
• D. Part II

24. The 'Mandal Commission' was set up to investigate issues related to which of the following?

• A. Women's empowerment
• B. Agricultural reforms
• C. Poverty eradication
• D. Socially and Educationally Backward Classes

UPSC History and Geography Objective Questions

25. Who was the founder of the Mauryan Empire?

• A. Chandragupta Maurya
• B. Ashoka
• C. Bindusara
• D. Samudragupta

26. The 'Jallianwala Bagh Massacre' took place in which city?

• A. Delhi
• B. Lahore
• C. Calcutta
• D. Amritsar

27. The 'Rig Veda' is a collection of which of the following?

• A. Laws
• B. Medical texts
• C. Hymns
• D. Philosophical discussions

28. The 'Great Bath' is a major structure discovered at which Indus Valley Civilization site?

• A. Harappa
• B. Mohenjo-Daro
• C. Lothal
• D. Kalibangan

29. Which of the following is a major river that flows from east to west in India?

• A. Narmada
• B. Godavari
• C. Kaveri
• D. Krishna

30. The 'Deccan Plateau' is primarily composed of which type of rocks?

• A. Sedimentary
• B. Metamorphic
• C. Igneous
• D. Sandstone

31. The 'Indian Standard Time' (IST) is based on the longitude of which city?

• A. Delhi
• B. Allahabad
• C. Kolkata
• D. Mumbai

32. The 'Khangchendzonga National Park' is located in which state?

• A. Sikkim
• B. Arunachal Pradesh
• C. Uttarakhand
• D. Himachal Pradesh

Economy, Science & Technology Questions for UPSC Prelims

33. The 'Repo Rate' is a tool used by the Reserve Bank of India to control which of the following?

• A. Fiscal Deficit
• B. Foreign Exchange
• C. Inflation
• D. Government spending

34. What is the primary purpose of the 'Goods and Services Tax' (GST) in India?

• A. To replace multiple indirect taxes with a single tax
• B. To increase direct taxes
• C. To reduce import duties
• D. To promote exports

35. The 'Chandrayaan-3' mission was launched by which Indian organization?

• A. DRDO
• B. ISRO
• C. HAL
• D. BHEL

36. What is the unit for measuring the intensity of sound?

• A. Joule
• B. Ampere
• C. Newton
• D. Decibel

37. The 'Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana' is a government scheme for what purpose?

• A. Providing health insurance
• B. Subsidizing housing loans
• C. Financial inclusion
• D. Promoting digital literacy

38. Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas?

• A. Oxygen
• B. Carbon Dioxide
• C. Methane
• D. Nitrous Oxide

39. What is 'Bitcoin'?

• A. A digital banking system
• B. A cryptocurrency
• C. A government-backed currency
• D. A type of gold

40. The 'SpaceX' company is founded by which well-known entrepreneur?

• A. Jeff Bezos
• B. Bill Gates
• C. Mark Zuckerberg
• D. Elon Musk

UPSC GK and Current Affairs Practice Test

41. Which international organization recently designated '2023' as the 'International Year of Millets'?

• A. United Nations
• B. World Bank
• C. World Trade Organization
• D. International Monetary Fund

42. The 'Vande Bharat Express' is a new initiative in which sector?

• A. Civil Aviation
• B. Railways
• C. Roadways
• D. Shipping

43. Which of the following is the capital of Ukraine?

• A. Kyiv
• B. Kharkiv
• C. Lviv
• D. Odesa

44. The 'G20 Summit' in 2023 was hosted by which country?

• A. Brazil
• B. Indonesia
• C. India
• D. Germany

45. What is 'Agni-5'?

• A. An Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
• B. A new fighter jet
• C. A naval submarine
• D. A communication satellite

46. The 'F-16' fighter jet is manufactured by which country?

• A. Russia
• B. USA
• C. France
• D. China

47. Who is the current President of the World Bank?

• A. Christine Lagarde
• B. Janet Yellen
• C. Kristalina Georgieva
• D. Ajay Banga

48. The 'COP28' climate summit was held in which city?

• A. Dubai
• B. Glasgow
• C. Paris
• D. Sharm El Sheikh

49. Which famous Indian monument was recently added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site list?

• A. Gateway of India
• B. Qutub Minar
• C. Santiniketan
• D. Red Fort

50. 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan' is an economic initiative of the Indian government to promote what?

• A. Foreign trade
• B. Self-reliance and self-sufficiency
• C. Poverty reduction
• D. Employment generation