UPSC Prelims 2024

General Studies Paper I

100 questions, 2 hours. Open a question for its answer and why.

1. Question 1 · Geography

   Consider the following statements :

   1. Statement-IThe atmosphere is heated more by incoming solar radiation than by terrestrial radiation.
   2. Statement-IICarbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are good absorbers of long wave radiation.

   Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?

   aBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I

   bBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I

   cStatement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect

   dStatement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
2. Question 2 · Geography

   Consider the following statements :

   1. Statement-IThickness of the troposphere at the equator is much greater as compared to poles.
   2. Statement-IIAt the equator, heat is transported to great heights by strong convectional currents.

   Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?

   aBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I

   bBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I

   cStatement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect

   dStatement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
3. Question 3 · Geography

   Consider the following :

   1. 1.Pyroclastic debris
   2. 2.Ash and dust
   3. 3.Nitrogen compounds
   4. 4.Sulphur compounds

   How many of the above are products of volcanic eruptions ?

   aOnly one

   bOnly two

   cOnly three

   dAll four
4. Question 4 · Geography

   Which of the following is/are correct inference/inferences from isothermal maps in the month of January ?

   1. 1.The isotherms deviate to the north over the ocean and to the south over the continent.
   2. 2.The presence of cold ocean currents, Gulf Stream and North Atlantic Drift make the North Atlantic Ocean colder and the isotherms bend towards the north.

   Select the answer using the code given below :

   a1 only

   b2 only

   cBoth 1 and 2

   dNeither 1 nor 2
5. Question 5 · Geography

   Which of the following countries are well known as the two largest cocoa producers in the world ?

   aAlgeria and Morocco

   bBotswana and Namibia

   cCôte d'Ivoire and Ghana

   dMadagascar and Mozambique
6. Question 6 · Geography

   With reference to the Himalayan rivers joining the Ganga downstream of Prayagraj from West to East, which one of the following sequences is correct ?

   aGhaghara – Gomati – Gandak – Kosi

   bGomati – Ghaghara – Gandak – Kosi

   cGhaghara – Gomati – Kosi – Gandak

   dGomati – Ghaghara – Kosi – Gandak
7. Question 7 · Geography

   Consider the following statements :

   1. Statement-IRainfall is one of the reasons for weathering of rocks.
   2. Statement-IIRain water contains carbon dioxide in solution.
   3. Statement-IIIRain water contains atmospheric oxygen.

   Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?

   aBoth Statement-II and Statement-III are correct and both of them explain Statement-I

   bBoth Statement-II and Statement-III are correct, but only one of them explains Statement-I

   cOnly one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement-I

   dNeither Statement-II nor Statement-III is correct
8. Question 8 · Geography

   Consider the following countries :

   1. 1.Finland
   2. 2.Germany
   3. 3.Norway
   4. 4.Russia

   How many of the above countries have a border with the North Sea ?

   aOnly one

   bOnly two

   cOnly three

   dAll four
9. Question 9 · Geography

   Consider the following information :

   	Waterfall	Region	River
   1.	Dhuandhar	Malwa	Narmada
   2.	Hundru	Chota Nagpur	Subarnarekha
   3.	Gersoppa	Western Ghats	Netravati

   In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched ?

   aOnly one

   bOnly two

   cAll three

   dNone
10. Question 10 · Geography

    Consider the following information :

    	Region	Name of the mountain range	Type of mountain
    1.	Central Asia	Vosges	Fold mountain
    2.	Europe	Alps	Block mountain
    3.	North America	Appalachians	Fold mountain
    4.	South America	Andes	Fold mountain

    In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched ?

    aOnly one

    bOnly two

    cOnly three

    dAll four
11. Question 11 · Economy and Social Development

    Consider the following airports :

    1. 1.Donyi Polo Airport
    2. 2.Kushinagar International Airport
    3. 3.Vijayawada International Airport

    In the recent past, which of the above have been constructed as Greenfield projects ?

    a1 and 2 only

    b2 and 3 only

    c1 and 3 only

    d1, 2 and 3
12. Question 12 · Geography

    With reference to “water vapour”, which of the following statements is/are correct ?

    1. 1.It is a gas, the amount of which decreases with altitude.
    2. 2.Its percentage is maximum at the poles.

    Select the answer using the code given below :

    a1 only

    b2 only

    cBoth 1 and 2

    dNeither 1 nor 2
13. Question 13 · Geography

    Consider the following description :

    1. 1.Annual and daily range of temperatures is low.
    2. 2.Precipitation occurs throughout the year.
    3. 3.Precipitation varies between 50 cm – 250 cm.

    What is this type of climate ?

    aEquatorial climate

    bChina type climate

    cHumid subtropical climate

    dMarine West coast climate
14. Question 14 · Geography

    With reference to “Coriolis force”, which of the following statements is/are correct ?

    1. 1.It increases with increase in wind velocity.
    2. 2.It is maximum at the poles and is absent at the equator.

    Select the answer using the code given below :

    a1 only

    b2 only

    cBoth 1 and 2

    dNeither 1 nor 2
15. Question 15 · Geography

    On June 21 every year, which of the following latitude(s) experience(s) a sunlight of more than 12 hours ?

    1. 1.Equator
    2. 2.Tropic of Cancer
    3. 3.Tropic of Capricorn
    4. 4.Arctic Circle

    Select the correct answer using the code given below :

    a1 only

    b2 only

    c3 and 4

    d2 and 4
16. Question 16 · Environment and Ecology

    One of the following regions has the world's largest tropical peatland, which holds about three years worth of global carbon emissions from fossil fuels; and the possible destruction of which can exert detrimental effect on the global climate. Which one of the following denotes that region ?

    aAmazon Basin

    bCongo Basin

    cKikori Basin

    dRio de la Plata Basin
17. Question 17 · Environment and Ecology

    With reference to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that are used in making many consumer products, consider the following statements :

    1. 1.PFAS are found to be widespread in drinking water, food and food packaging materials.
    2. 2.PFAS are not easily degraded in the environment.
    3. 3.Persistent exposure to PFAS can lead to bioaccumulation in animal bodies.

    Which of the statements given above are correct ?

    a1 and 2 only

    b2 and 3 only

    c1 and 3 only

    d1, 2 and 3
18. Question 18 · Environment and Ecology

    Consider the following :

    1. 1.Carabid beetles
    2. 2.Centipedes
    3. 3.Flies
    4. 4.Termites
    5. 5.Wasps

    Parasitoid species are found in how many of the above kind of organisms ?

    aOnly two

    bOnly three

    cOnly four

    dAll five
19. Question 19 · Science and Technology

    Consider the following plants :

    1. 1.Groundnut
    2. 2.Horse-gram
    3. 3.Soybean

    How many of the above belong to the pea family ?

    aOnly one

    bOnly two

    cAll three

    dNone
20. Question 20 · Environment and Ecology

    Consider the following statements :

    1. Statement-IThe Indian Flying Fox is placed under the “vermin” category in the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
    2. Statement-IIThe Indian Flying Fox feeds on the blood of other animals.

    Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?

    aBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I

    bBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I

    cStatement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect

    dStatement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
21. Question 21 · Environment and Ecology

    The organisms “Cicada, Froghopper and Pond skater” are :

    aBirds

    bFish

    cInsects

    dReptiles
22. Question 22 · Environment and Ecology

    Consider the following statements :

    1. Statement-IMany chewing gums found in the market are considered a source of environmental pollution.
    2. Statement-IIMany chewing gums contain plastic as gum base.

    Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?

    aBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I

    bBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I

    cStatement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect

    dStatement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
23. Question 23 · Environment and Ecology

    Consider the following pairs :

    	Country	Animal found in its natural habitat
    1.	Brazil	Indri
    2.	Indonesia	Elk
    3.	Madagascar	Bonobo

    How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched ?

    aOnly one

    bOnly two

    cAll three

    dNone
24. Question 24 · International Relations and Current Affairs

    Consider the following statements regarding World Toilet Organization :

    1. 1.It is one of the agencies of the United Nations.
    2. 2.World Toilet Summit, World Toilet Day and World Toilet College are the initiatives of this organization, to inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis.
    3. 3.The main focus of its function is to grant funds to the least developed countries and developing countries to achieve the end of open defecation.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    a2 only

    b3 only

    c1 and 2

    d2 and 3
25. Question 25 · Environment and Ecology

    Consider the following statements :

    1. 1.Lions do not have a particular breeding season.
    2. 2.Unlike most other big cats, cheetahs do not roar.
    3. 3.Unlike male lions, male leopards do not proclaim their territory by scent marking.

    Which of the statements given above are correct ?

    a1 and 2 only

    b2 and 3 only

    c1 and 3 only

    d1, 2 and 3
26. Question 26 · Economy and Social Development

    Which one of the following is the correct description of “100 Million Farmers” ?

    aIt is a platform for accelerating the transition towards food and water systems that are net-zero (carbon), nature-positive and that aims to increase farmer resilience.

    bIt is an international alliance and a network of individuals and farming organisations interested in supporting and strengthening the development of the organic animal husbandry.

    cIt is a digital platform fully integrated with service providers and built on blockchain that lets buyers, sellers and third parties trade fertilizers quickly and securely.

    dIt is a platform with the mission of encouraging the farmers to form Farmer Product Organisations or Agribusiness Consortiums, thus facilitating the access to global open markets to sell their products.
27. Question 27 · Economy and Social Development

    Consider the following :

    1. 1.Battery storage
    2. 2.Biomass generators
    3. 3.Fuel cells
    4. 4.Rooftop solar photovoltaic units

    How many of the above are considered “Distributed Energy Resources” ?

    aOnly one

    bOnly two

    cOnly three

    dAll four
28. Question 28 · Environment and Ecology

    Which one of the following shows a unique relationship with an insect that has coevolved with it and that is the only insect that can pollinate this tree ?

    aFig

    bMahua

    cSandalwood

    dSilk cotton
29. Question 29 · Environment and Ecology

    Consider the following :

    1. 1.Butterflies
    2. 2.Fish
    3. 3.Frogs

    How many of the above have poisonous species among them ?

    aOnly one

    bOnly two

    cAll three

    dNone
30. Question 30 · Environment and Ecology

    Consider the following :

    1. 1.Cashew
    2. 2.Papaya
    3. 3.Red sanders

    How many of the above trees are actually native to India ?

    aOnly one

    bOnly two

    cAll three

    dNone
31. Question 31 · Science and Technology

    With reference to radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs), consider the following statements :

    1. 1.RTGs are miniature fission reactors.
    2. 2.RTGs are used for powering the onboard systems of spacecrafts.
    3. 3.RTGs can use Plutonium-238, which is a by-product of weapons development.

    Which of the statements given above are correct ?

    a1 and 2 only

    b2 and 3 only

    c1 and 3 only

    d1, 2 and 3
32. Question 32 · Science and Technology

    Consider the following statements :

    1. Statement-IGiant stars live much longer than dwarf stars.
    2. Statement-IICompared to dwarf stars, giant stars have a greater rate of nuclear reactions.

    Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?

    aBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I

    bBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I

    cStatement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect

    dStatement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
33. Question 33 · Science and Technology

    Which one of the following is synthesised in human body that dilates blood vessels and increases blood flow ?

    aNitric oxide

    bNitrous oxide

    cNitrogen dioxide

    dNitrogen pentoxide
34. Question 34 · Science and Technology

    Consider the following activities :

    1. 1.Identification of narcotics on passengers at airports or in aircraft
    2. 2.Monitoring of precipitation
    3. 3.Tracking the migration of animals

    In how many of the above activities can the radars be used ?

    aOnly one

    bOnly two

    cAll three

    dNone
35. Question 35 · Science and Technology

    Consider the following aircraft :

    1. 1.Rafael
    2. 2.MiG-29
    3. 3.Tejas MK-1

    How many of the above are considered fifth generation fighter aircraft ?

    aOnly one

    bOnly two

    cAll three

    dNone
36. Question 36 · Science and Technology

    In which of the following are hydrogels used ?

    1. 1.Controlled drug delivery in patients
    2. 2.Mobile air-conditioning systems
    3. 3.Preparation of industrial lubricants

    Select the correct answer using the code given below :

    a1 only

    b1 and 2 only

    c2 and 3 only

    d1, 2 and 3
37. Question 37 · Science and Technology

    Which one of the following is the exhaust pipe emission from Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles, powered by hydrogen ?

    aHydrogen peroxide

    bHydronium

    cOxygen

    dWater vapour
38. Question 38 · Economy and Social Development

    Recently, the term “pumped-storage hydropower” is actually and appropriately discussed in the context of which one of the following ?

    aIrrigation of terraced crop fields

    bLift irrigation of cereal crops

    cLong duration energy storage

    dRainwater harvesting system
39. Question 39 · Environment and Ecology

    “Membrane Bioreactors” are often discussed in the context of :

    aAssisted reproductive technologies

    bDrug delivery nanotechnologies

    cVaccine production technologies

    dWastewater treatment technologies
40. Question 40 · Economy and Social Development

    With reference to the Indian economy, “Collateral Borrowing and Lending Obligations” are the instruments of :

    aBond market

    bForex market

    cMoney market

    dStock market
41. Question 41 · Economy and Social Development

    The total fertility rate in an economy is defined as :

    athe number of children born per 1000 people in the population in a year.

    bthe number of children born to a couple in their lifetime in a given population.

    cthe birth rate minus death rate.

    dthe average number of live births a woman would have by the end of her child-bearing age.
42. Question 42 · Economy and Social Development

    Consider the following statements :

    1. 1.In India, Non-Banking Financial Companies can access the Liquidity Adjustment Facility window of the Reserve Bank of India.
    2. 2.In India, Foreign Institutional Investors can hold the Government Securities (G-Secs).
    3. 3.In India, Stock Exchanges can offer separate trading platforms for debts.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    a1 and 2 only

    b3 only

    c1, 2 and 3

    d2 and 3 only
43. Question 43 · Economy and Social Development

    In India, which of the following can trade in Corporate Bonds and Government Securities ?

    1. 1.Insurance Companies
    2. 2.Pension Funds
    3. 3.Retail Investors

    Select the correct answer using the code given below :

    a1 and 2 only

    b2 and 3 only

    c1 and 3 only

    d1, 2 and 3
44. Question 44 · Economy and Social Development

    Consider the following :

    1. 1.Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF)
    2. 2.Motor vehicles
    3. 3.Currency swap

    Which of the above is/are considered financial instruments ?

    a1 only

    b2 and 3 only

    c1, 2 and 3

    d1 and 3 only
45. Question 45 · Economy and Social Development

    With reference to the sectors of the Indian economy, consider the following pairs :

    	Economic activity	Sector
    1.	Storage of agricultural produce	Secondary
    2.	Dairy farm	Primary
    3.	Mineral exploration	Tertiary
    4.	Weaving cloth	Secondary

    How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched ?

    aOnly one

    bOnly two

    cOnly three

    dAll four
46. Question 46 · Environment and Ecology

    Consider the following materials :

    1. 1.Agricultural residues
    2. 2.Corn grain
    3. 3.Wastewater treatment sludge
    4. 4.Wood mill waste

    Which of the above can be used as feedstock for producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel ?

    a1 and 2

    b3 and 4 only

    c1, 2, 3 and 4

    d1, 3 and 4 only
47. Question 47 · Economy and Social Development

    With reference to physical capital in Indian economy, consider the following pairs :

    	Items	Category
    1.	Farmer's plough	Working capital
    2.	Computer	Fixed capital
    3.	Yarn used by the weaver	Fixed capital
    4.	Petrol	Working capital

    How many of the above pairs are correctly matched ?

    aOnly one

    bOnly two

    cOnly three

    dAll four
48. Question 48 · Science and Technology

    Which one of the following words/phrases is most appropriately used to denote “an interoperable network of 3D virtual worlds that can be accessed simultaneously by millions of users, who can exert property rights over virtual items” ?

    aBig data analytics

    bCryptography

    cMetaverse

    dVirtual matrix
49. Question 49 · Economy and Social Development

    With reference to the rule/rules imposed by the Reserve Bank of India while treating foreign banks, consider the following statements :

    1. 1.There is no minimum capital requirement for wholly owned banking subsidiaries in India.
    2. 2.For wholly owned banking subsidiaries in India, at least 50% of the board members should be Indian nationals.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    a1 only

    b2 only

    cBoth 1 and 2

    dNeither 1 nor 2
50. Question 50 · Polity and Governance

    With reference to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) rules in India, consider the following statements :

    1. 1.CSR rules specify that expenditures that benefit the company directly or its employees will not be considered as CSR activities.
    2. 2.CSR rules do not specify minimum spending on CSR activities.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    a1 only

    b2 only

    cBoth 1 and 2

    dNeither 1 nor 2
51. Question 51 · Economy and Social Development

    Consider the following statements :

    1. Statement-IIf the United States of America (USA) were to default on its debt, holders of US Treasury Bonds will not be able to exercise their claims to receive payment.
    2. Statement-IIThe USA Government debt is not backed by any hard assets, but only by the faith of the Government.

    Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?

    aBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I

    bBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I

    cStatement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect

    dStatement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
52. Question 52 · Economy and Social Development

    Consider the following statements :

    1. Statement-ISyndicated lending spreads the risk of borrower default across multiple lenders.
    2. Statement-IIThe syndicated loan can be a fixed amount/lump sum of funds, but cannot be a credit line.

    Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?

    aBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I

    bBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I

    cStatement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect

    dStatement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
53. Question 53 · Economy and Social Development

    Consider the following statements in respect of the digital rupee :

    1. 1.It is a sovereign currency issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in alignment with its monetary policy.
    2. 2.It appears as a liability on the RBI's balance sheet.
    3. 3.It is insured against inflation by its very design.
    4. 4.It is freely convertible against commercial bank money and cash.

    Which of the statements given above are correct ?

    a1 and 2 only

    b1 and 3 only

    c2 and 4 only

    d1, 2 and 4
54. Question 54 · History and Culture

    With reference to ancient India, Gautama Buddha was generally known by which of the following epithets ?

    1. 1.Nayaputta
    2. 2.Shakyamuni
    3. 3.Tathagata

    Select the correct answer using the code given below :

    a1 only

    b2 and 3 only

    c1, 2 and 3

    dNone of the above are epithets of Gautama Buddha
55. Question 55 · History and Culture

    Consider the following information :

    	Archaeological Site	State	Description
    1.	Chandraketugarh	Odisha	Trading Port town
    2.	Inamgaon	Maharashtra	Chalcolithic site
    3.	Mangadu	Kerala	Megalithic site
    4.	Salihundam	Andhra Pradesh	Rock-cut cave shrines

    In which of the above rows is the given information correctly matched ?

    a1 and 2

    b2 and 3

    c3 and 4

    d1 and 4
56. Question 56 · History and Culture

    Who of the following rulers of medieval India gave permission to the Portuguese to build a fort at Bhatkal ?

    aKrishnadevaraya

    bNarasimha Saluva

    cMuhammad Shah III

    dYusuf Adil Shah
57. Question 57 · History and Culture

    With reference to revenue collection by Cornwallis, consider the following statements :

    1. 1.Under the Ryotwari Settlement of revenue collection, the peasants were exempted from revenue payment in case of bad harvests or natural calamities.
    2. 2.Under the Permanent Settlement in Bengal, if the Zamindar failed to pay his revenues to the state, on or before the fixed date, he would be removed from his Zamindari.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    a1 only

    b2 only

    cBoth 1 and 2

    dNeither 1 nor 2
58. Question 58 · History and Culture

    Consider the following statements :

    1. 1.There are no parables in Upanishads.
    2. 2.Upanishads were composed earlier than the Puranas.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    a1 only

    b2 only

    cBoth 1 and 2

    dNeither 1 nor 2
59. Question 59 · Economy and Social Development

    Consider the following statements :

    1. 1.India is a member of the International Grains Council.
    2. 2.A country needs to be a member of the International Grains Council for exporting or importing rice and wheat.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    a1 only

    b2 only

    cBoth 1 and 2

    dNeither 1 nor 2
60. Question 60 · History and Culture

    Which one of the following was the latest inclusion in the Intangible Cultural Heritage List of UNESCO ?

    aChhau dance

    bDurga puja

    cGarba dance

    dKumbh mela
61. Question 61 · Polity and Governance

    Who was the Provisional President of the Constituent Assembly before Dr. Rajendra Prasad took over ?

    aC. Rajagopalachari

    bDr. B.R. Ambedkar

    cT.T. Krishnamachari

    dDr. Sachchidananda Sinha
62. Question 62 · History and Culture

    With reference to the Government of India Act, 1935, consider the following statements :

    1. 1.It provided for the establishment of an All India Federation based on the union of the British Indian Provinces and Princely States.
    2. 2.Defence and Foreign Affairs were kept under the control of the federal legislature.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    a1 only

    b2 only

    cBoth 1 and 2

    dNeither 1 nor 2
63. Question 63 · History and Culture

    Which one of the following is a work attributed to playwright Bhasa ?

    aKavyalankara

    bNatyashastra

    cMadhyama-vyayoga

    dMahabhashya
64. Question 64 · History and Culture

    Sanghabhuti, an Indian Buddhist monk, who travelled to China at the end of the fourth century AD, was the author of a commentary on :

    aPrajnaparamita Sutra

    bVisuddhimagga

    cSarvastivada Vinaya

    dLalitavistara
65. Question 65 · History and Culture

    Consider the following properties included in the World Heritage List released by UNESCO :

    1. 1.Shantiniketan
    2. 2.Rani-ki-Vav
    3. 3.Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas
    4. 4.Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodhgaya

    How many of the above properties were included in 2023 ?

    aOnly one

    bOnly two

    cOnly three

    dAll four
66. Question 66 · Polity and Governance

    As per Article 368 of the Constitution of India, the Parliament may amend any provision of the Constitution by way of :

    1. 1.Addition
    2. 2.Variation
    3. 3.Repeal

    Select the correct answer using the code given below :

    a1 and 2 only

    b2 and 3 only

    c1 and 3 only

    d1, 2 and 3
67. Question 67 · Economy and Social Development

    Consider the following countries :

    1. 1.Italy
    2. 2.Japan
    3. 3.Nigeria
    4. 4.South Korea
    5. 5.South Africa

    Which of the above countries are frequently mentioned in the media for their low birth rates, or ageing population or declining population ?

    a1, 2 and 4

    b1, 3 and 5

    c2 and 4 only

    d3 and 5 only
68. Question 68 · Polity and Governance

    Which of the following statements are correct in respect of a Money Bill in the Parliament ?

    1. 1.Article 109 mentions special procedure in respect of Money Bills.
    2. 2.A Money Bill shall not be introduced in the Council of States.
    3. 3.The Rajya Sabha can either approve the Bill or suggest changes but cannot reject it.
    4. 4.Amendments to a Money Bill suggested by the Rajya Sabha have to be accepted by the Lok Sabha.

    Select the answer using the code given below :

    a1 and 2 only

    b2 and 3 only

    c1, 2 and 3

    d1, 3 and 4
69. Question 69 · Science and Technology

    Which of the following is/are correctly matched in terms of equivalent rank in the three services of Indian Defence forces ?

    	Army	Airforce	Navy
    1.	Brigadier	Air Commodore	Commander
    2.	Major General	Air Vice Marshal	Vice Admiral
    3.	Major	Squadron Leader	Lieutenant Commander
    4.	Lieutenant Colonel	Group Captain	Captain

    Select the correct answer using the code given below :

    a1 and 4

    b1 and 3

    c2, 3 and 4

    d3 only
70. Question 70 · Polity and Governance

    The North Eastern Council (NEC) was established by the North Eastern Council Act, 1971. Subsequent to the amendment of NEC Act in 2002, the Council comprises which of the following members ?

    1. 1.Governor of the Constituent State
    2. 2.Chief Minister of the Constituent State
    3. 3.Three Members to be nominated by the President of India
    4. 4.The Home Minister of India

    Select the correct answer using the code given below :

    a1, 2 and 3 only

    b1, 3 and 4 only

    c2 and 4 only

    d1, 2, 3 and 4
71. Question 71 · Polity and Governance

    How many Delimitation Commissions have been constituted by the Government of India till December 2023 ?

    aOne

    bTwo

    cThree

    dFour
72. Question 72 · Polity and Governance

    The Constitution (71st Amendment) Act, 1992 amends the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution to include which of the following languages ?

    1. 1.Konkani
    2. 2.Manipuri
    3. 3.Nepali
    4. 4.Maithili

    Select the correct answer using the code given below :

    a1, 2 and 3

    b1, 2 and 4

    c1, 3 and 4

    d2, 3 and 4
73. Question 73 · Polity and Governance

    Consider the following pairs :

    	Party	Its Leader
    1.	Bharatiya Jana Sangh	Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee
    2.	Socialist Party	C. Rajagopalachari
    3.	Congress for Democracy	Jagjivan Ram
    4.	Swatantra Party	Acharya Narendra Dev

    How many of the above are correctly matched ?

    aOnly one

    bOnly two

    cOnly three

    dAll four
74. Question 74 · Polity and Governance

    Which of the following statements are correct about the Constitution of India ?

    1. 1.Powers of the Municipalities are given in Part IX A of the Constitution.
    2. 2.Emergency provisions are given in Part XVIII of the Constitution.
    3. 3.Provisions related to the amendment of the Constitution are given in Part XX of the Constitution.

    Select the answer using the code given below :

    a1 and 2 only

    b2 and 3 only

    c1 and 3 only

    d1, 2 and 3
75. Question 75 · Polity and Governance

    Which one of the following statements is correct as per the Constitution of India ?

    aInter-State trade and commerce is a State subject under the State List.

    bInter-State migration is a State subject under the State List.

    cInter-State quarantine is a Union subject under the Union List.

    dCorporation tax is a State subject under the State List.
76. Question 76 · Polity and Governance

    Under which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India, has the Supreme Court of India placed the Right to Privacy ?

    aArticle 15

    bArticle 16

    cArticle 19

    dArticle 21
77. Question 77 · Science and Technology

    What are the duties of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) as Head of the Department of Military Affairs ?

    1. 1.Permanent Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee
    2. 2.Exercise military command over the three Service Chiefs
    3. 3.Principal Military Advisor to Defence Minister on all tri-service matters

    Select the correct answer using the code given below :

    a1, 2 and 3

    b1 and 2 only

    c2 and 3 only

    d1 and 3 only
78. Question 78 · Science and Technology

    Operations undertaken by the Army towards upliftment of the local population in remote areas to include addressing of their basic needs is called :

    aOperation Sankalp

    bOperation Maitri

    cOperation Sadbhavana

    dOperation Madad
79. Question 79 · Geography

    The longest border between any two countries in the world is between :

    aCanada and the United States of America

    bChile and Argentina

    cChina and India

    dKazakhstan and Russian Federation
80. Question 80 · Polity and Governance

    Which of the following statements about the Ethics Committee in the Lok Sabha are correct ?

    1. 1.Initially it was an ad-hoc Committee.
    2. 2.Only a Member of the Lok Sabha can make a complaint relating to unethical conduct of a member of the Lok Sabha.
    3. 3.This Committee cannot take up any matter which is sub-judice.

    Select the answer using the code given below :

    a1 and 2 only

    b2 and 3 only

    c1 and 3 only

    d1, 2 and 3
81. Question 81 · Polity and Governance

    Consider the following statements regarding ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’ :

    1. 1.Provisions will come into effect from the 18th Lok Sabha.
    2. 2.This will be in force for 15 years after becoming an Act.
    3. 3.There are provisions for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes Women within the quota reserved for the Scheduled Castes.

    Which of the statements given above are correct ?

    a1, 2 and 3

    b1 and 2 only

    c2 and 3 only

    d1 and 3 only
82. Question 82 · International Relations and Current Affairs

    Which of the following statements about ‘Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023’ are correct ?

    1. 1.This was a joint military exercise between India and Bangladesh.
    2. 2.It commenced in Aundh (Pune).
    3. 3.Joint response during counter-terrorism operations was a goal of this operation.
    4. 4.Indian Air Force was a part of this exercise.

    Select the answer using the code given below :

    a1, 2 and 3

    b1, 2 and 4

    c1, 3 and 4

    d2, 3 and 4
83. Question 83 · Polity and Governance

    A Writ of Prohibition is an order issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to :

    aa government officer prohibiting him from taking a particular action.

    bthe Parliament/Legislative Assembly to pass a law on Prohibition.

    cthe lower court prohibiting continuation of proceedings in a case.

    dthe Government prohibiting it from following an unconstitutional policy.
84. Question 84 · Polity and Governance

    Consider the following statements :

    1. 1.It is the Governor of the State who recognizes and declares any community of that State as a Scheduled Tribe.
    2. 2.A community declared as a Scheduled Tribe in a State need not be so in another State.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    a1 only

    b2 only

    cBoth 1 and 2

    dNeither 1 nor 2
85. Question 85 · Economy and Social Development

    With reference to Union Budget, consider the following statements :

    1. 1.The Union Finance Minister on behalf of the Prime Minister lays the Annual Financial Statement before both the Houses of Parliament.
    2. 2.At the Union level, no demand for a grant can be made except on the recommendation of the President of India.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    a1 only

    b2 only

    cBoth 1 and 2

    dNeither 1 nor 2
86. Question 86 · International Relations and Current Affairs

    Who of the following is the author of the books “The India Way” and “Why Bharat Matters” ?

    aBhupender Yadav

    bNalin Mehta

    cShashi Tharoor

    dSubrahmanyam Jaishankar
87. Question 87 · International Relations and Current Affairs

    Consider the following pairs :

    	Country	Reason for being in the news
    1.	Argentina	Worst economic crisis
    2.	Sudan	War between the country's regular army and paramilitary forces
    3.	Turkey	Rescinded its membership of NATO

    How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched ?

    aOnly one pair

    bOnly two pairs

    cAll three pairs

    dNone of the pairs
88. Question 88 · Geography

    Consider the following statements :

    1. Statement-ISumed pipeline is a strategic route for Persian Gulf oil and natural gas shipments to Europe.
    2. Statement-IISumed pipeline connects the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea.

    Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?

    aBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I

    bBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I

    cStatement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect

    dStatement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
89. Question 89 · Geography

    Consider the following statements :

    1. 1.The Red Sea receives very little precipitation in any form.
    2. 2.No water enters the Red Sea from rivers.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    a1 only

    b2 only

    cBoth 1 and 2

    dNeither 1 nor 2
90. Question 90 · Environment and Ecology

    According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which one of the following is the largest source of sulphur dioxide emissions ?

    aLocomotives using fossil fuels

    bShips using fossil fuels

    cExtraction of metals from ores

    dPower plants using fossil fuels
91. Question 91 · International Relations and Current Affairs

    Consider the following statements :

    1. Statement-IThere is instability and worsening security situation in the Sahel region.
    2. Statement-IIThere have been military takeovers/coups d’état in several countries of the Sahel region in the recent past.

    Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?

    aBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I

    bBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I

    cStatement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect

    dStatement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
92. Question 92 · Economy and Social Development

    Consider the following statements :

    1. Statement-IIndia does not import apples from the United States of America.
    2. Statement-IIIn India, the law prohibits the import of Genetically Modified food without the approval of the competent authority.

    Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?

    aBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I

    bBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I

    cStatement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect

    dStatement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
93. Question 93 · Polity and Governance

    With reference to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements : While any resolution for the removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is under consideration

    1. 1.He/She shall not preside.
    2. 2.He/She shall not have the right to speak.
    3. 3.He/She shall not be entitled to vote on the resolution in the first instance.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    a1 only

    b1 and 2 only

    c2 and 3 only

    d1, 2 and 3
94. Question 94 · Polity and Governance

    With reference to the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements :

    1. 1.A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its dissolution.
    2. 2.A bill passed by the Lok Sabha and pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
    3. 3.A bill in regard to which the President of India notified his/her intention to summon the Houses to a joint sitting lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    a1 only

    b1 and 2

    c2 and 3

    d3 only
95. Question 95 · Polity and Governance

    With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements :

    1. 1.Prorogation of a House by the President of India does not require the advice of the Council of Ministers.
    2. 2.Prorogation of a House is generally done after the House is adjourned sine die but there is no bar to the President of India proroguing the House which is in session.
    3. 3.Dissolution of the Lok Sabha is done by the President of India who, save in exceptional circumstances, does so on the advice of the Council of Ministers.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    a1 only

    b1 and 2

    c2 and 3

    d3 only
96. Question 96 · Environment and Ecology

    Consider the following statements :

    1. Statement-IThe European Parliament approved The Net-Zero Industry Act recently.
    2. Statement-IIThe European Union intends to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040 and therefore aims to develop all of its own clean technology by that time.

    Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?

    aBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I

    bBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I

    cStatement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect

    dStatement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
97. Question 97 · International Relations and Current Affairs

    Consider the following statements :

    1. Statement-IRecently, Venezuela has achieved a rapid recovery from its economic crisis and succeeded in preventing its people from fleeing/emigrating to other countries.
    2. Statement-IIVenezuela has the world's largest oil reserves.

    Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?

    aBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I

    bBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I

    cStatement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect

    dStatement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
98. Question 98 · Polity and Governance

    With reference to the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme, consider the following statements :

    1. 1.To implement the scheme, the Central Government provides 100% funding.
    2. 2.Under the Scheme, Cadastral Maps are digitised.
    3. 3.An initiative has been undertaken to transliterate the Records of Rights from local language to any of the languages recognized by the Constitution of India.

    Which of the statements given above are correct ?

    a1 and 2 only

    b2 and 3 only

    c1 and 3 only

    d1, 2 and 3
99. Question 99 · Economy and Social Development

    With reference to the ‘Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan’, consider the following statements :

    1. 1.This scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenatal care services to women in their second and third trimesters of pregnancy and six months post-delivery health care service in any government health facility.
    2. 2.Under this scheme, private sector health care providers of certain specialities can volunteer to provide services at nearby government health facilities.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    a1 only

    b2 only

    cBoth 1 and 2

    dNeither 1 nor 2
100. Question 100 · Economy and Social Development

     With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana, consider the following statements :

     1. 1.The entry age group for enrolment in the scheme is 21 to 40 years.
     2. 2.Age specific contribution shall be made by the beneficiary.
     3. 3.Each subscriber under the scheme shall receive a minimum pension of ₹ 3,000 per month after attaining the age of 60 years.
     4. 4.Family pension is applicable to the spouse and unmarried daughters.

     Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

     a1, 3 and 4

     b2 and 3 only

     c2 only

     d1, 2 and 4

Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2024, General Studies Paper I, Series A. The paper on upsc.gov.in.