UPSC Prelims 2021

UPSC Prelims 2021 previous year questions — browse by subject or start a full GS practice test. 100 PYQs with explanations.

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Ancient History 3 Art & Culture 10 Economy 14 Environment & Ecology 18 Geography 9 Indian Polity 18 International Relations 2 Medieval History 4 Modern History 7 Science & Technology 13 Social Issues & Schemes 2

Ancient History

Which one of the following ancient towns is well-known for its elaborate system of water harvesting and management by building a series of dams and channelizing water ...

Art & Culture

Consider the following statements in respect of the ICC World Test Championship : 1. The finalists were decided by the number of matches they won. 2. New Zealand was r...

Economy

Consider the following statements: The effect of devaluation of a currency is that it necessarily:- 1. improves the competitiveness of the domestic exports in the fore...

Environment & Ecology

Bisphenol A (BPA) , a cause of concern, is a structural/key component in the manufacture of which of the following kinds of plastics?

Geography

Consider the following statements: 1. In the tropical zone, the western sections of the oceans are warmer than the eastern sections owing to the influence of trade win...

Indian Polity

At the national level, which ministry is the nodal agency to ensure effective implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition...

UPSC Prelims 2021 GS Paper

120 min • Negative marking 33%

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UPSC Prelims 2021 Social Issues & Schemes

10 min • Negative marking 33%

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UPSC Prelims 2021 Science & Technology

26 min • Negative marking 33%

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UPSC Prelims 2021 Modern History

14 min • Negative marking 33%

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UPSC Prelims 2021 Medieval History

10 min • Negative marking 33%

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UPSC Prelims 2021 International Relations

10 min • Negative marking 33%

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UPSC Prelims 2021 Indian Polity

36 min • Negative marking 33%

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UPSC Prelims 2021 Geography

18 min • Negative marking 33%

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