UPSC Civil Services Prelims PYQs

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UPSC Civil Services Prelims PYQs

14 Jan, 16:36

Just sharing some thoughts

A few things I want to touch upon, I believe these were the reasons for ME not qualifying prelims.

1. Lack of consistency: CSE is a marathon, demands rigorous preparation. This exam is not for people who study as per their moods. You have to turn up every single day.

2. Material collection: Many of us keep on collecting new materials. There are a lot of materials/lectures available in market. Have trust in your sources. Don't run after everything available, it will only confuse you.

3. Prelims is a game of elimination, practice is key here. Just merely reading books or watching lectures won't help, solve ample questions to get a hold on the concepts/topics.

4. Solve at-least one test series completely with PYQs. Many go with vision. Even Vajiram & Forum are also very good.

My Best wishes for CSE 2025. Make it count. 🙏

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UPSC Civil Services Prelims PYQs

11 Jan, 15:41

1335. Consider the following information : [2024]

[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 given information correctly matched ?

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UPSC Civil Services Prelims PYQs

11 Jan, 15:37

1334. With reference to ancient India, Gautama Buddha was generally known by which of the following epithets ? [2024]

1. Nayaputta
2. Shakyamuni
3. Tathagata

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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UPSC Civil Services Prelims PYQs

11 Jan, 15:35

1333. Consider the following statements in respect of the digital rupee: [2024]

1. It is a sovereign currency issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in alignment with its monetary policy.

2. It appears as a liability on the RBI’s balance sheet.

3. It is insured against inflation by its very design.

4. It is freely convertible against commercial bank money and cash.

Which of the statements given above are correct ?

UPSC Civil Services Prelims PYQs

11 Jan, 15:32

1332. Consider the following statements : [2024]

Statement-I : Syndicated lending spreads the risk of borrower default across multiple lenders.

Statement-II : The 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 ?

(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

UPSC Civil Services Prelims PYQs

11 Jan, 15:31

1331. Consider the following statements : [2024]

Statement-I : If 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.

Statement-II : The 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 ?

(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

UPSC Civil Services Prelims PYQs

11 Jan, 15:27

1329. Consider the following statements : [2024]

1. The Red Sea receives very little precipitation in any form.

2. No water enters the Red Sea from rivers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

UPSC Civil Services Prelims PYQs

11 Jan, 15:25

1328. Consider the following statements : [2024]

Statement-I : Sumed pipeline is a strategic route for Persian Gulf oil and natural gas shipments to Europe.

Statement-II : Sumed pipeline connects the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea.

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 explains Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

UPSC Civil Services Prelims PYQs

11 Jan, 15:23

1327. Consider the following pairs : [2024]

[Country — Reason for being in the news]

1. Argentina — Worst economic crisis

2. Sudan — War between the country’s regular and paramilitary forces

3. Turkey — Rescinded its membership of NATO

How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

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UPSC Civil Services Prelims PYQs

17 Sep, 11:41

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UPSC Civil Services Prelims PYQs

15 Sep, 07:20

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Dear all,
Hope you are doing great. In case you are appearing for CSE 2025 Prelims, I have started again posting prelims questions for practice from various test series of 2025.

Wishing you all the very best for preparation. Thank you. 🙏

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UPSC Civil Services Prelims PYQs

20 May, 06:08

1237. About three-fourths of world's cobalt, a metal required for the manufacture of batteries for electric motor vehicles, is produced by

(a) Argentina
(b) Botswana
(c) The Democratic Republic of the Congo
(d) Kazakhstan

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UPSC Civil Services Prelims PYQs

20 May, 06:07

1236. Ilmenite and rutile, abundantly available in certain coastal tracts of India, are rich sources of which one of the following?

(a) Aluminium
(b) Copper
(c) Iron
(d) Titanium

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UPSC Civil Services Prelims PYQs

18 May, 14:08

1235. Which one of the following is the best example of repeated falls in sea level, giving rise to present-day extensive marshland?

(a) Bhitarkanika Mangroves
(b) Marakkanam Salt Pans
(c) Naupada Swamp
(d) Rann of Kutch

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UPSC Civil Services Prelims PYQs

18 May, 14:06

1234. Consider the following statements:

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

How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

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UPSC Civil Services Prelims PYQs

18 May, 14:04

1233. Consider the following trees:

1. Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus)
2. Mahua (Madhuca indica)
3. Teak (Tectona grandis)

How many of the above are deciduous trees?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

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UPSC Civil Services Prelims PYQs

18 May, 14:02

1232. Consider the following pairs:

[Port - Well known as]

1. Kamarajar Port : First major port in India registered as a company
2. Mundra Port : Largest privately owned port in India
3. Visakhapatnam : Largest container port in India

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
a) Only one pair
(b) Only two pairs
(c) All three pairs
(d) None of the pairs

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UPSC Civil Services Prelims PYQs

18 May, 14:00

1231. Consider the following statements:

1. Jhelum River passes through Wular Lake.
2. Krishna River directly feeds Kolleru Lake
3. Meandering of Gandak River formed Kanwar Lake.

How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

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UPSC Civil Services Prelims PYQs

18 May, 13:58

1230. Consider the following:

1. Aerosols
2. Foam agents
3. Fire retardants
4. Lubricants

In the making of how many of the above are hydrofluorocarbons used?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four

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UPSC Civil Services Prelims PYQs

18 May, 13:56

1229. Which one of the following makes a tool with a stick to scrap insects from a hole in a tree or a log of wood?

(a) Fishing cat
(b) Orangutan
(c) Otter
(d) Sloth bear

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