UPSC Prelims 2018: General Studies Paper 1 Questions

Which of the following are regarded as the main features of the “Rule of Law”?

Who among the following were the founders of the “Hind Mazdoor Sabha” established in 1948

With reference to the religious practices in India, the “Sthanakvasi” sect belongs to

With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following statements:

Which one of the following foreign travellers elaborately discussed about diamonds and diamond mines of India?

With reference to Indian history, who among the following is a future Buddha, yet to come to save the world?

Which one of the following statements does not apply to the system of Subsidiary Alliance introduced by Lord Wellesley?

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Which of the following leaf modifications occur(s) in the desert areas to inhibit water loss?

As per the NSSO 70th Round “Situation Assessment Survey of Agriculture Household”, consider the following statements:

How is the National Green Tribunal (NGT) different from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)?

With reference to the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), consider the following statements:

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Which of the following best describes the term “Merchant Discount Rate” sometimes seen in news?

What is/are the consequence/consequences of a country becoming the member of the ‘Nuclear Suppliers Group’?

With reference to India’s decision to levy an equalization tax of 6% on online advertisement services offered by non-resident enti...

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He wrote biographies of Mazzini, Garibaldi, Shivaji and Shri Krishna; stayed in America for some time; and was also elected to the...

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Which of the following has/have shrunk immensely/dried up in the recent past due to human activities?

“Rule of Law Index” is released by which of the following?

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Which one of the following links all the ATMs in India?

Which one of the following statements correctly describes the meaning of legal tender money?

If a commodity is provided free to the public by the Government, then

Increase in absolute and per capita real GNP do not connote a higher level of economic development, if

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Despite being a high saving economy, capital formation may not result in significant increase in output due to

After the Santhal Uprising subsided, what was/were the measure/measures taken by the colonial government?

Economically, one of the results of the Britith rule in India in the 19th century was the

If the President of India exercises his power as provided under Article 356 of the Constitution in respect of a particular state, ...

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With reference to the Genetically Modified mustard (GM mustard) developed in India, consider the following statements:

In which of the following areas can GPS technology be used?

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The terms ‘WannaCry, Petya, Eternal Blue’ sometimes mentioned news recently are related to

With reference to the circumstances in Indian agriculture, the concept of “Conservation Agriculture” assumes significance” Which o...

The term “sixth mass extinction/sixth extinction” is often mentioned in the news in the context of the discussion of

Which of the following led to the introduction of English Education in India?

Which one of the following is an artificial lake?

With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the following statements:

In 1920, which of the following changed its name to “Swarajya Sabha”?

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Which among the following events happened earliest?

Which of the following is/are the possible consequence/s of heavy sand mining in riverbeds?

With reference to agricultural soils, consider the following statements:

The Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE), a UN mechanism to assist countries transition towards greener and more inclusi...

“3D printing” has applications in which of the following?

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Why is a plant called Prosopis juliflora often mentioned in news?

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“Momentum for Change: Climate Neutral Now” is an initiative launched by

With the reference to educational institutions during rule in India, consider the following pairs:

Which of the following statements best describes “carbon fertilization”?

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The identity platform ‘Aadhar’ provides open “Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)”. What does it imply?

Very recently, in which of the following countries having lakhs of people either suffered from severe famine/acute malnutrition or...

Regarding Wood’s Dispatch, which of the following statements are true?

With reference to the Parliament of India, , which of the following Parliamentary Committees scrutinizes and reports to the House ...

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The term “Two state Solution” is sometimes mentioned in the new in the context of the affairs of

When the alarm of your smartphone rings in the morning, you wake up and tap it to stop the alarm which causes your geyser to be sw...

With reference to the provisions made under the National Food Security Act, 2013, consider the following statements:

India enacted The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 in order to comply with the obligation...

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With reference to digital payments, consider the following statements:

Among the following cities, which one lies on a longitude closest to that of Delhi?

International Labour Organisation, Conventions 138 and 182 are related to

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Right to Privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty. Which of the following in the Constituti...

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In which one of the following States is Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary located?

With reference to solar power production in India, consider the following statements:

With reference to India’s satellite launch vehicle, consider the following statements:

With reference to the governance of ‘public sector banking in India, consider the following statements:

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With references to organic farming in India, consider the following statements:

Regarding Money Bill, which of the following statements is not correct?

With reference to the election of the President of India, consider the following statements:

In the Indian context, what is the implication of ratifying the ‘Additional Protocol’ with the ‘International Atomic Energy Agency...

Consider the following counties:

The staple commodities of export by the English East India Company from Bengal in the middle of the 18th century were

With reference to the ‘Global Alliance for Climate-Smart Agriculture (GACSA)’ which of the following statements is/are correct?

Which of the following is/are the aims of “Digital India” Plan of the Government of India?

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In the Federation established by The Government of India Act of 1935, residuary powers were given to the

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Which of the following reflects the most appropriate relationship between law of the land and liberty?

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The well-known painting “BaniThani” belongs to the

What is “Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD)”, sometimes seen in the news?

With reference to cultural history of India, consider the following statements:

Which one of the following is a very significant aspect of the Champaran Satyagraha?