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ESSAY QUESTION PAPER : UPSC Civil Services IAS Exam MAINS 2021

Essay question  paper – upsc civil services  ias mains – 2021.

1. The process of self-discovery has now been technologically outsourced.

2. Your perception of me is a reflection of you; my reaction to you is an awareness of me.

3. Philosophy of wantlessness is Utopian, while materialism is a chimera.

4. The real is rational and the rational is real.

5. Hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.

6. What is research, but a blind date with knowledge!

7. History repeats itself, first as a tragedy, second as a farce.

8. There are better practices to “best practices”.

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UPSC Mains 2021 Essay Question Paper - Download PDF

The UPSC Mains 2021 was conducted on 7th, 8th, 9th, 15th and 16th January 2022. The Essay paper has been conducted on 7th January 2022 in the forenoon session (9 AM to 12 PM). 

The Mains (Written) Examination consists of nine papers in total. The first stage, that is, Prelims, was conducted on October 10, 2021. 

UPSC Mains 2021 Essay Question Paper:- Download PDF Here

Download compulsory language papers from the links below:

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To download all question papers of UPSC Mains 2021 from the linked article. 

UPSC 2021 Mains Essay Question Paper PDF

In the UPSC Essay paper, there are two sections, namely Section A and Section B. Each section consists of four questions. The aspirants have to choose one topic from each section and in total have to answer 2 essay questions. Each essay question has to be answered with a word limit ranging from 1000-1200 words. One essay question has been awarded 125 marks and the total marks allotted to the essay paper is 250 marks. This paper is counted for merit ranking. 

The Essay Topics asked in the UPSC Mains 2021 are given below:

• The process of self-discovery has now been technologically outsourced.
• Your perception of me is a reflection of you; my reaction to you is an awareness of me.
• Philosophy of wantlessness is Utopian, while materialism is a chimera.
• The real is rational and the rational is real.
• Hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.
• What is research, but a blind date with knowledge!
• History repeats itself, first as a tragedy, second as a farce.
• There are better practices to ‘best practices’.

Some of the useful links for the candidates to prepare for an essay paper are as follows:

The candidates may be required to write essays on multiple topics. While answering the essay questions, the aspirants are expected to keep closely to the subject of the essay to arrange their ideas in an orderly manner and to write concisely. It is important to remember that credit will be given for effective and exact expression.

To download the question paper PDFs of General Studies papers, the aspirants can check the links below:

The candidates can also download the question paper PDFs of UPSC Mains 2021 Optional Paper from the linked article. 

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UPSC Civil Services Exam Previous Year Question Papers (IAS/IPS)

Last updated on January 26, 2024 by Alex Andrews George

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May 10, 2014 at 6:44 pm

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Yes….but question paper language only in English and Hindi

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IAS can be cleared, what ever subject you take for 12th or graduation. So take subjects of your interest. Of-course there are certain overlapping subjects which can give you an edge in UPSC exams. But you don’t need to take graduation subject just for the sake of UPSC preparation. Almost every query of a fresher is answered in the article: Clear IAS FAQ. Please go through the same in detail. All the best!

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UPSC Civil Services Exam Previous Year Question Papers (IAS/IPS): This post contains links for free download of official UPSC question papers from 2009 to 2015.

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June 4, 2016 at 2:46 pm

UPSC has taken out the links recently.

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i have very less time to study. is it enough to solve only sample papers from your site and other coaching centres like vision?

June 16, 2016 at 2:57 pm

Sir,there is available books upsc in hindi medium.online books are isufficient books for upsc

June 26, 2016 at 9:40 pm

please share me the previous years prelims Q.paper . with analysis, subject taken from.. i had a pdf of 2015 CSP ..PLZ POST other Q.papers till 2011 ..thank u

June 27, 2016 at 11:22 pm

sir /mam , i am an employee of centeral police as constable as i have passed my 12th throught CBSE from JNV , sir i have an great urge to crack IAS but sometimes it seems too tought for me because of time bond . so can u plzzz suggest me to crack without any special coaching ,or it’s necessary to join any institute for coaching , plzzz tell mee sir . and i m reading Magbooks for prelims and mains , are they good for me or not plzzz suggest me it will be your most kindness plzzz sir/mam

December 26, 2017 at 5:43 pm

sir, it’s not necessary to join any institute for coaching for preparation of UPSC exam. You also study in online for UPSC exam. Best of luck

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December 26, 2017 at 5:49 pm

yes, you take literature as an optional subject, don’t worry. Best of luck

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Sir I am a student of 10th class and my only aim is to become an I.A.S Officer .so please advise me what stream I will choose next year.

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Who do preparation??

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Yes, you can apply for UPSC exam. Best of luck

December 26, 2017 at 6:23 pm

yes, you can apply for UPSC exam. After your graduation. Don’t worry, best of luck

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I am in 2 nd year architcture…. I want to give IAS xam.. Plz hlp me ..i want to know at what stage i should start its preparation n frm where… Mns books and subjects….

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Hlw sir, My name is priyatam debnath.. Nd I study B. Sc nursing in Tripura Medical college. After graduation…. I will face IPS exam. So, I need help for this exm.

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i actually read Times Of India newspaper!! Is it useful or not?? And in newspapers what should i concentrate more on?? Please help me out…Please!!

February 14, 2017 at 10:45 am

Anyone help me to fill the forms of ips/ias can we fill both by same tym or one person can face only one exam

March 6, 2017 at 7:52 pm

I am student of 9th standard.I want to be an IAS officer. On which subjects I must pay attention. Else social studies, I like all the subjects. What should I do.

March 24, 2017 at 10:43 am

hlw sir.. i am aarti jha and i want to become a ips officer..i am in 11 standard .but i take science in 11 ..so that it was correct for me to cracker ups exam or not ..plz suggest mei which subject i had to take in collage

June 3, 2017 at 4:08 pm

Sir I m doing b.sc 2 ND yr and u want to be a IAS plz guide me and I want to know the language system and more information about the exam

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sir i am shyam, iam studying degree B.A .SIR i want to become a IAS officer . how to prepared in civil serivces . SIR i am telugu medium student. sir nenu na goal in reach avagalana sir

December 26, 2017 at 6:54 pm

August 13, 2017 at 6:26 pm

Sir i have a question. Did main exam of ias contain mcq or writing answer

December 26, 2017 at 6:37 pm

essay writing of mains paper pattern. Best of luck

October 3, 2017 at 5:51 pm

i am doing bsc from ignou.. will i be eligible for upsc after completing my grad

October 6, 2017 at 12:29 pm

Respected sir; I am Digendra ;student of 12 class (CBSE board).I have pcm and I want to become an IAS officer.So please tell me what I do now. Thanks

December 3, 2017 at 11:32 pm

My question is,can I choose two languages for different subjects,as one in hindi and another one in english.. Is this possible ????? Pls tell me….

December 26, 2017 at 6:48 pm

It’s not possible. you take only one language Hindi or English. Best of luck.

Sir plzzz tell me ias ke exam me questions Hindi language me hote hain ya fir hindi or English dono languages me… plzzz sir reply me I m confused

December 26, 2017 at 6:43 pm

Hindi and English both language. Best of luck

December 26, 2017 at 6:50 pm

Best of luck with your career

December 30, 2017 at 11:14 am

Sir where do i get upsc civils past 25 years previous papers??

December 30, 2017 at 11:16 am

Where do i get free downloads of all exams by upsc ??

January 2, 2018 at 1:58 pm

Sir my am war to be an IAS office sir can you please help me to find out how many subjects were required for ias

January 5, 2018 at 3:36 pm

Sir, is i have to write mechanical engineering subject in kannada language if I chosed to write in kannada language..?

January 10, 2018 at 11:11 am

Sir I am 1st year BALLB student … I want to become IPS officer but … there is one problem that .. my eye vision is .. some what bad so … can u help me

January 14, 2018 at 6:04 pm

I am student of class ninth i want to be an ips officer. I do not like social science subject. Can i apply for upse exam without studying this subject?

January 29, 2018 at 3:47 pm

I would like to become a ias officer , how can I improve myself.

February 6, 2018 at 7:25 pm

hlo sir, i am a student dentist (3rd proff.) and i am aiming at cracking IAS , could you please guide me as in what books to study and also where can i get previous years papers.

February 16, 2018 at 10:25 pm

My dream is … Mala IPS vaichay.. Me maharastra Madhe rahate so.. I like my culture and mother tan…. lps is my dream… I’m in 11th art class and I want get a complete graduation and i have after 12th I ‘ll start to MPSC exam study….. I’m vary happy with my dream come true…. And I have come true my dream …….. Let’s Smile….. 😊😉🙏

March 1, 2018 at 3:49 pm

Its very helpful for all students as well as everyone … Thanks for great job

March 10, 2018 at 5:21 pm

Sir/madam,I have one doubt ias preliminary exam paper 2 is optional paper questions are asked? ..

March 14, 2018 at 12:13 pm

sir i m a graduate in b.com hons.,can i apply for INDIAN FOREST SERVICE??plzzz reply

March 28, 2018 at 10:11 pm

Sir in IPS exam is there any paper is in Gujarati or hindi, because I don’t know this two languages. I know only English!!!! Sir pls answer my question!!!!!

March 31, 2018 at 4:22 pm

Sir I wanna be a police officer on the base of ips can you help me that what should I do

April 17, 2018 at 5:57 pm

Hlo sir, I have completed my graduation but pol science was not my subject in graduation, can I apply for IAS

April 21, 2018 at 12:56 pm

I m a student of 8th I want to become an IAS officer…..so whn should I start my course..

May 7, 2018 at 1:22 pm

Sir I have passed my inter this year . My dream is to become an IAS officer. So whether I should opt for BA or BSc to complete my graduation Please reply soon

May 10, 2018 at 12:08 am

I am BA Economic student.How many subjects are selected for optional subject.I am very interested in History.

May 20, 2018 at 11:59 am

Respected sir Am doing 11 on bio-math group . I wish to be an I P S officer,and am totally confused about my future courses and finally to my dream I P S .And i wish to graduate Ship-Arc from CU SAT as the key to I C S . Sir please correct me if you note any missing or mistakes on my plan .

June 7, 2018 at 8:40 am

Hello Friends !!! Good Morning Everyone !!! I am also a Civil Engineering students !!! And I am very confused !! So please help me that how to start !!!!

June 7, 2018 at 7:06 pm

Sir I read in +3 first year so can I take IPS coaching from this year?

June 20, 2018 at 3:16 am

I hv cleared a prelim exams n i was worried about my mains and final plzz help me out the syllabus

June 28, 2018 at 7:28 am

Sir, I am Bams Final year student whose exam will be Next year Sept cn I apply fr upsc cse nxt Feb ??

July 11, 2018 at 12:42 am

Sir please tell me what should be the qualification . Is Msc , MA or M. com Or Bsc or BA required

August 11, 2018 at 6:28 am

Bachelor Degree only

August 2, 2018 at 10:30 pm

Sir, i am starting my preparation for the 2019 CSE and i want to know how to prepare notes from newspaper effectively? Do we have to go through the paper everyday? Is that necessary or preparing notes from online sources is enough? Which is better in the long run?

August 11, 2018 at 6:26 am

Reading Hindu Newspaper Is Enough To Get Ample General Knowledge

August 7, 2018 at 6:29 pm

sir, mains exam written hota h ya multiply question

September 16, 2018 at 11:54 am

Sir Maine iss saal b.tech ke last year ka exam diya hai.. Ek subject ki back clear ni hui hai. Iss vajah se mera result ruka hai. Kya mai. kya mai iss exam ko dene ke liye eligible hu ??

December 13, 2018 at 4:53 pm

sir now im studying fourth b tech ece .my dream is become ips officer.i dont know how to apply for ips exam.can u tell me how to apply for the exam and eaxm notification .

December 15, 2018 at 1:04 pm

Is it able to take commerece as main in civil service examination.I am now at the end of my degree.

December 26, 2018 at 1:44 pm

Can I choose English as optional subject???

January 8, 2019 at 9:03 am

Sir.. I have completed my mbbs.. I want to know whether I am eligible for ips exam.. if yes.. what will be my preliminary exam on..? Medical related.. or general studies?

January 30, 2019 at 7:44 pm

Sir, Mera name prince Kumar hai.mai class 12th Mai hu.mera subject science hai.sir mai childhood se hi ips(Indian police service) banana chahata hu lekin age badhane ke sath-sath Mera soch bhi badalane laga.mai abhi bhi ips banana chahata hu lekin pata Chala ki sabhi training nikal lene ke baad bhi Paisa mang rahe jo mere Ghar ke log nahi de sakate hai is liye lagta hai ki ips nahi ban paonga.lekin Mai police me is liye jana chahata hu ki adhikans police wale riswat lete hai jo mujhe pasand nahi karata hu aur agar Mai police Wala ban gaya to jaha join hokhunga waha ke police walo ko sudhar dunga . Lekin Mai form bharunga agar bhagwan daya kar diye to maa kasam Mai India ko to nahi lekin kuchh logo ko jarur sudhar dunga aur kosis karunga ki India ko bhi sudhar du

February 2, 2019 at 1:15 am

Does B.E. (CSE) students can give IAS Exams ??

February 19, 2019 at 7:17 pm

Mai B.s.c first year ka student hu Mujhe ips bnana hai Please help me subject chose Aur kitni class ki book start kru

March 14, 2019 at 7:08 pm

pre me negative marking hoti hai kya?

March 17, 2019 at 6:49 am

How many questions are there exactly in each GS paper prelims

April 17, 2019 at 11:03 am

Sir mai bio strem se hu kya mai upsc ka exam de skta hu

May 18, 2019 at 2:30 pm

Hello sir I am PCB student hu. Graduation bsc. main IPS officer banna chahti hu aage kon se subject choose karu please help me

June 8, 2019 at 3:13 pm

I will write other papers in Assamese. Can I write my optional paper in English ?

July 2, 2019 at 9:36 pm

Sir, I started degree (bcom) in 2012 but I completed my degree in 2019 ,due to few personal reasons I haven’t attended exams, am I eligible to write upsc exams

July 4, 2019 at 4:12 pm

sir i want to prepare for IAS exam, how many subject can take in mains exam out of 26 subject…waiting your positive reply…..

July 6, 2019 at 7:36 am

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July 10, 2019 at 4:26 pm

Sir / mam I am pursuing btech final year i want to became an ias officer can i no that how many papers that the prelims conduct before prelims there is any exams is there clear my confusion sir .

September 11, 2019 at 12:55 pm

Sir i had completed my graduation b.sc 2011 .I want to prepare civil sarvice examination can i do this pls rply

December 16, 2019 at 1:45 am

sir I m final year student of B.A. I want to become an ips officer what should I do plzz help me ………because I don’t know…ki hm kese tyari kre kya padee kya na padee plzz help me

December 18, 2019 at 2:29 pm

meri eng bhot week h kya m upsc clear k lie kosis kr skta hu ….plz tell me

April 23, 2020 at 12:10 pm

Hi, I need small information how many times we can attempt for general cat and how many subjects in ips.

April 28, 2020 at 2:26 pm

Sir , I’m 2nd year student of B.com , my dream is to become’ Ips’ officer , but don’t know how to start , can u guide me sir , please .

May 19, 2020 at 8:49 am

Sir aap hme ghatna chakre ki pdf upload kr do…plz sir🙏🙏🙏

July 3, 2020 at 4:10 pm

How many languages can I select? Any one help me plz.may I select even Bengali?

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By going through the topic-wise UPSC Prelims questions PDF, aspirants can assess their knowledge and identify areas where they need to improve. It also helps them practise time management and develop a strategic approach towards solving questions effectively.

UPSC Prelims Questions Topic-Wise Analysis

The UPSC Prelims GS Paper 1 consists of 100 multiple choice questions that cover a variety of topics. The specific topics covered in the exam vary each year, but the overall distribution of questions across subjects is relatively consistent. You can find a breakdown of the subject-wise weightage and questions in the table below. This will help you to prepare for the upcoming UPSC Prelims 2024 Exam.

UPSC Prelims Topic Wise Questions Analysis - Last 10 Years

Topic Wise History Prelims Questions (PYQs)

The UPSC Prelims History subject covers the following topics: Ancient History, Medieval History, Modern History and Art & Culture. The questions in the UPSC Prelims History exam are designed to test the candidate's knowledge of the major events, personalities, and trends in Indian history. Candidates are also expected to be able to analyze and interpret historical data, and to identify the interconnections between different historical periods and events.

Ancient History Questions 2023

Q.1. In which one of the following regions was Dhanyakataka, which flourished as a prominent Buddhist centre under the Mahasanghikas, located ?

(b) Gandhara

(c) Kalinga

(d) Magadha

Q.2. With reference to ancient India, consider the following statements:

• The concept of Stupa is Buddhist in origin.
• Stupa was generally a repository of relics.
• Stupa was a votive and commemorative structure in Buddhist tradition.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

Q.3. With reference to ancient South India, Korkai, Poompuhar and Muchiri were well known as

(a) capital cities

(c) centers of iron-and-steel making

(d) shrines of Jain Tirthankaras

Q.4. Which one of the following explains the practice of Vattakirutal' as mentioned in Sangam poems ?

(a) Kings employing women bodyguards.

(b) Learned persons assembling in royal courts to discuss religious and philosophical matters

(c) Young girls keeping watch over agricultural fields and driving away birds and animals

(d) A king defeated in a battle committing ritual suicide by starving himself to death

Q.5. With reference to ancient Indian History, consider the following pairs:

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(c) Only three

(d) All four

Q.6 . " Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural objects not looked on as living by other religious sects. "

The above statement reflects one of the core beliefs of which one of the following religious sects of ancient India?

(a) Buddhism

(b) Jainism

(c) Shaivism

(d) Vaishnavism

Medieval History Questions 2023

Q1. Consider the following dynasties:

How many of the above dynasties established their kingdoms in early eighth century AD?

Correct answer: d

Q2. Who among the following rulers of Vijayanagara Empire constructed a large dam across Tungabhadra River and canalcum- aqueduct several a kilometres long from the river to the capital city ?

a) Devaraya I

(b) Mallikarjuna

(c) Vira Vijaya

(d) Virupaksha

Correct answer: a

Modern History Prelims Questions 2023

Q1. Who among the following rulers of medieval Gujarat surrendered Diu to Portuguese ?

(a) Ahmad Shah

(b) Mahmud Begarha

(c) Bahadur Shah

(d) Muhammad Shah

Correct answer: c

Q2. With reference to the Indian History, Alexander Rea, A. H. Longhurst, Robert Sewell, James Burgess and Walter Elliot were associated with

(a) archaeological excavations

(b) establishment of English Press in Colonial India

(c) establishment of Churches in Princely States

(d) construction of railways in Colonial India

Q3. By which one of the following Acts was the Governor General of Bengal designated as the Governor General of India ?

(a) The Regulating Act

(b) The Pitt's India Act

(c) The Charter Act of 1793

(d) The Charter Act of 1833

Q4. Consider the following statements :

• Statement-I: 7th August is declared as the National Handloom Day.
• Statement-II: It was in 1905 that the Swadeshi Movement was launched on the same day.

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

(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.

(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.

(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect.

(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct.

Polity Questions in UPSC Prelims

The Polity subject in the UPSC Prelims exam covers the following topics: Indian Constitution, Organs of government, Fundamental rights and duties, Directive principles of state policy, Federalism , Centre-state relations , and local government , Political system and parties, Electoral system, Civil services, Panchayati Raj and Nagar Palika, Public policy, Rights issues. The questions in the Polity exam are designed to test the candidate's knowledge of the Indian Constitution, the political system, and the various institutions of government. Candidates are also expected to be able to understand and analyse current political issues.

Q1. In essence, what does Due Process of Law' mean ?

(a) The principle of natural justice

(b) The procedure established by law

(c) Fair application of law

(d) Equality before law

Q2. In India, which one of the following Constitutional Amendments was widely believed to be enacted to overcome the judicial interpretations of the Fundamental Rights ?

(a) 1st Amendment

(b) 42nd Amendment

(c) 44th Amendment

(d) 86th Amendment

Q3. Consider the following organizations/bodies in India:

• The National Commission for Backward Classes
• The National Human Rights Commission
• The National Law Commission
• The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

How many of the above constitutional bodies?

Q4. Consider the following statements:

• If the election of the President of India is declared void by the Supreme Court of India, all acts done by him/her in the performance of duties of his/her office of President before the date of decision become invalid.
• Election for the post of the President of India can be postponed on the ground that some Legislative Assemblies have been dissolved and elections are yet to take place.
• When a Bill is presented to the President of India, the Constitution prescribes time limits within which he/she has to declare his/her assent.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Q5. With reference to Scheduled Areas in India, consider the following statements :

• Within a State, the notification of an area as Scheduled Area takes place through an Order of the President.
• The largest administrative unit forming the Scheduled Area is the District and the lowest is the cluster of villages in the Block.
• The Chief Ministers of the concerned States are required to submit annual reports to the Union Home Ministry on the administration of Scheduled Areas in the States.

Correct answer: b

UPSC Prelims Geography PYQs

The Geography subject in the UPSC Prelims exam covers the following topics: Physical Geography, Human Geography, Indian Geography. The questions in the Geography exam are designed to test the candidate's knowledge of the basic concepts of geography, as well as their understanding of the specific features of Indian geography. Candidates are also expected to be able to understand and analyse current geographical issues.

Q1. Consider the following statements:

• Statement-I: India, despite having uranium deposits, depends on coal for most its electricity production.
• Statement-II: Uranium, enriched to the extent at of least 60%, is required for the production of electricity.

(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-1

(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct"

Correct Answer: Option c

Q2. Consider the following statements:

• Jhelum River passes through Wular Lake.
• Krishna River directly feeds Kolleru Lake.
• Meandering of the Gandak River formed Kanwar Lake.

How many of the statements given above are correct ?

Correct Answer: Option b

Q3. Consider the following trees:

• Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus)
• Mahua (Madhuca indica)
• Teak (Tectona grandis)

How many of the above are deciduous trees ?

• India has more arable area than China.
• The proportion of irrigated area is more in India as compared to China.
• The average productivity per hectare in Indian agriculture is higher than that in China.

How many of the above statements are correct ?

Q5. Ilmenite and rutile, abundantly available in certain coastal tracts of India, are rich sources of which one of the following ?

(a) Aluminium

(d) Titanium

Correct Answer: Option d

For the rest of the UPSC Prelims Geography PYQ, download the PDF .

UPSC Prelims Environment & Ecology Questions

Environment and ecology are two of the most important subjects covered in the UPSC Prelims exam. The environment is the physical and biological world that surrounds us, while ecology is the study of the interactions between living organisms and their environment.

The UPSC Prelims exam covers a wide range of topics related to environment and ecology, including Biodiversity and conservation, Climate change and pollution, Natural resources management, Environmental policies and laws, and Sustainable development.

Once the Central Government notifies an area as a 'Community Reserve'

• the Chief Wildlife Warden of the State becomes the governing authority of such forest
• hunting is not allowed in such area
• people of such area are allowed to collect non-timber forest produce
• people of such area are allowed traditional agricultural practices

(d) All four 

• Statement-1: Marsupials are not naturally found in India.
• Statement-II: Marsupials can thrive only in montane grasslands with no predators.

(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

(c) Statement-1 is correct Statement-II is incorrect

(d) Statement-1 is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Q3. Invasive Species Specialist Group’ (that develops Global Invasive Species Database) belongs to which one of the following organizations ?

(a) The International Union for Conservation of Nature

(b) The United Nations Environment Programme

(c) The United Nations World Commission for Environment and Development

(d) The World Wide Fund for Nature

Q4. Consider the following fauna:

• Lion-tailed Macaque
• Malabar Civet
• Sambar Deer

How many of the above are generally nocturnal or most active after sunset ?

Q5. Which of the following organisms perform waggle dance for others of their kin to indicate the direction and the distance to a source of their food ?

(a) Butterflies

(b) Dragonflies

(c) Honeybees

For rest of the UPSC Prelims Environment and Ecology PYQs, download the PDF .

UPSC Prelims Science & Technology Questions

The Science and Technology subject in the UPSC Prelims exam covers a wide range of topics, including General Science, Information Technology, Space Science, Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, New and Emerging Technologies. The questions in the Science and Technology exam are designed to test the candidate's basic knowledge of science and technology concepts, as well as their awareness of current scientific and technological developments.

Q1. Consider the following:

• Foam agents
• Fire retardants

In the making of how many of the above are hydrofluorocarbons used ?

Q2. ‘Wolbachia method’ is sometimes talked about with reference to which one of the following ?

(a) Controlling the viral diseases spread by mosquitoes

(b) Converting crop residues into packing material

(c) Producing biodegradable plastics

(d) Producing biochar from thermo-chemical conversion of biomass

Q3. ‘Aerial metagenomics’ best refers to which one of the following situations ?

(a) Collecting DNA samples from air in a habitat at one go

(b) Understanding the genetic makeup of avian species of a habitat

(c) Using air-bome devices to collect blood samples from moving animals

(d) Sending drones to inaccessible areas to collect plant and animal samples from land surfaces and water bodies

Q4. ‘Microsatellite DNA’ is used in the case of which one of the following ?

(a) Studying the evolutionary relationships among various species of fauna

(b) Stimulating ‘stem cells’ to transform into diverse functional tissues

(c) Promoting clonal propagation of horticultural plants

(d) Assessing the efficacy of drugs by conducting series of drug trials in a population"

Q5. Consider the following statements:

• Carbon fibres are used in the manufacture of components used in automobiles and aircraftes.
• Carbon fibres once used cannot be recycled.

Which of the statements give above is/are correct?

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q6. Consider the following actions:

• Detection of car crash/collision which results in the deployment of airbags almost instantaneously.
• Detection of accidental free fall of a laptop towards the ground which results in the immediate turning off of the hard drive
• Detection of the tit of smartphone which results in the rotation of display between portrait and landscape mode

In how many of the above action is the function of accelerometer required?

Q7. Which one of the following countries has its own Satellite Navigation System ?

(a) Australia

UPSC Prelims Economics PYQs

UPSC Prelims Economics subject covers important topics like microeconomics, macroeconomics, monetary and fiscal policies and other important documents released by the Government like Economic Survey and Economic Budget.

• Statement-I: Interest income from the deposits in Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) distributed to their investors is exempted from tax, but the dividend is taxable.
• Statement-II: InviTs are recognized as borrowers under the 'Securitization and Recon struction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002'.

(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-1

(c) Statement-1 is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

(d) Statement-I is incorrect Statement-II is correct

Correct Answer: D

• Statement-I: In the post-pandemic recent past, many Central Banks worldwide had carried out interest rate hikes.
• Statement-II: Central Banks generally assume that they have the ability to counteract the rising consumer prices via monetary policy means.

(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Correct Answer: a

Q3. Which one of the following activities of the Reserve Bank of India is considered to be part of 'sterilization' ?

(a) Conducting 'Open Market Operations'

(b) Oversight of settlement and payment systems

(c) Debt and cash management for the Central and State Governments

(d) Regulating the functions of Non-banking Financial Institutions"

Q4. Consider the following markets:

• Government Bond Market
• Call Money Market
• Treasury Bill Market
• Stock Market

How many of the above are included in capital markets ?

Correct Answer: b

Q5. Consider the investments in the following assets:

• Brand recognition
• Intellectual property
• Mailing list of clients

How many of the above are considered intangible investments ?

Correct Answer: c

Q6. Consider the following:

• Demographic performance
• Forest and ecology
• Governance reforms
• Stable government
• Tax and fiscal efforts

For the horizontal tax devolution, the Fifteenth Finance Commission used how many of the above as criteria other than population area and income distance?

(a) Only two

(b) Only three

(c) Only four

(d) All five

Q7. Consider the following infrastructure sectors:

• Affordable housing
• Mass rapid transport
• Health care
• Renewable energy

On how many of the above does UNOPS Sustainable Investments in Infrastructure and Innovation (S3i) initiative focus for its investments?

Q8. Consider, the following statements :

• Statement-I : India accounts for 3.2% of global export of goods.
• Statement-II : Many local companies and some foreign companies operating in India have taken advantage of India's ‘Production-linked Incentive’ scheme.

Q9. Consider the following statements :

The ‘Stability and Growth Pact’ of the European Union is a treaty that: 

• limits the levels of the budgetary deficit of the countries of the European Union 
• makes the countries of the European Union to share their infrastructure facilities
• enables the countries of the European Union to share their technologies

Q10. Consider the following statements with reference to India:

• According to the ‘Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006, the ‘medium enterprises’ are those with investments in plant and machinery between ₹ 15 crore and ₹ 25 crore.
• All bank loans to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises qualify under the priority sector .

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: d

Q11. With reference to Central Bank digital currencies, consider the following statements :

• It is possible to make payments in a digital currency without using US dollar or SWIFT system.
• A digital currency can be distributed with condition programmed into it such as a time-frame for spending it.

Q12. In the context of finance, the term ‘beta’ refers to

(a) the process of simultaneous buying and selling of an asset from different platforms

(b) an investment strategy of a portfolio manager to balance risk versus reward

(c) a type of systemic risk that arises where perfect hedging is not possible

(d) a numeric value that measures the fluctuations of a stock to changes in the overall stock market.

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