2021
Ancient History
Year Collection
UPSC Prelims 2021
Public prelims PYQs for 2021.
2021
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 ranked ahead of England because it won more matches...
2021
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 foreign markets. 2. increases the foreign value of dom...
2021
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?
2021
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 winds. 2. In the temperate zone, westerlies make the ...
2021
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 of Forest Rights) Act, 2006?
2021
International Relations
Consider the following statements: 1. 21st February is declared to be the International Mother Language Day by UNICEF. 2. The demand that Bangla has to be one of the national languages was raised in the Constituent As...
2021
Medieval History
According to Portuguese writer Nuniz, the women in Vijayanagara Empire were expert in which of the following areas? 1. Wrestling 2. Astrology 3. Accounting 4. Soothsaying Select the correct answer using the codes giv...
2021
Modern History
Consider the following statements: 1. The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 recommended granting voting rights to all the women above the age 21. 2. The Government of India Act of 1935 gave women reserved seats in le...
2021
Science & Technology
Water can dissolve more substances than any other liquid because
2021
Social Issues & Schemes
With reference to Water Credit’, consider the following statements: 1. It puts microfinance tools to work in the water and sanitation sector. 2. It is a global initiative launched under the aegis of the World Health ...
2021
Ancient History
Consider the following pairs: | Historical Place | Well-known for | |--------------------|---------------------| | Burzahom | Rock-cut shrines | | Chandra-Ketugarh | Terracotta art | | Ganes...
2021
Art & Culture
Consider the following statements in respect of the 32nd Summer Olympics: 1. The official motto for this Olympics is 'A New World'. 2. Sport Climbing, Surfing, Skateboarding, Karate and Baseball are included in this,...
2021
Economy
Consider the following statements: 1. The Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is appointed by the Central Government. 2. Certain provisions in the Constitution of India give the Central Government the right to...
2021
Environment & Ecology
Consider the following animals: 1. Hedgehog 2. Marmot 3. Pangolin To reduce the chance of being captured by predators, which of the above organisms rolls up/roll up and protects/ protect its/their vulnerable parts?
2021
Geography
“Leaf litter decomposes faster than in any other biome and as a result the soil surface is often almost bare. Apart from trees, the vegetation is largely composed of plant forms that reach up into the canopy vicarious...
2021
Indian Polity
Constitutional government means
2021
International Relations
Consider the following statements: 1. The Global Ocean Commission grants licences for seabed exploration and mining in international waters. 2. India has received licences for seabed mineral exploration in internation...
2021
Medieval History
With reference to medieval India, which one of the following is the correct sequence in ascending order in terms of size?
2021
Modern History
With reference to Madanapalle of Andhra Pradesh, which one of the following statements is correct?
2021
Science & Technology
Bollgard I and Bollgard II technologies are mentioned in the context of
2021
Social Issues & Schemes
With reference to the casual workers employed in India, consider the following statements: 1. All casual workers are entitled for Employees Provident Fund coverage. 2. All casual workers are entitled for regular worki...
2021
Ancient History
From the declines of Guptas until the rise of Harshavardhana in the early seventh century, which of the following kingdoms were holding power in Northern India? 1. The Guptas of Magadha 2. The Paramaras of Malwa 3. T...
2021
Art & Culture
Which one of the following statements is correct?
2021
Economy
Which among the following steps is most likely to be taken at the time of an economic recession?
2021
Environment & Ecology
Which of the following are detritivores? 1. Earthworms 2. Jellyfish 3. Millipedes 4. Seahorses 5. Woodlice Select the correct answer using the code given below.
2021
Geography
With reference to the Indus river system, of the following four rivers, three of them pour into one of them which joins the Indus direct. Among the following, which one is such river that joins the Indus direct?
2021
Indian Polity
With reference to India, consider the following statements: 1. Judicial custody means an accused is in the custody of the concerned magistrate and such accused is locked up in police station, not in Jail. 2. During ju...
2021
Medieval History
Consider the following statements: 1. It was during the reign of Iltutmish that Chengiz Khan reached the Indus in pursuit of the fugitive Khawarezm prince. 2. It was during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughluq that Taimu...
2021
Modern History
Who among the following is associated with ‘Songs from Prison’, a translation of ancient Indian religious lyrics in English?
2021
Science & Technology
With reference to recent developments regarding ‘Recombinant Vector Vaccines’, consider the following statements: 1. Genetic engineering is applied in the development of these vaccines. 2. Bacteria and viruses are u...
2021
Art & Culture
Consider the following statements in respect of the Laureus World Sports Award which was instituted in the year 2000: 1. American golfer Tiger Woods was the first winner of this award. 2. The award was received mos...
2021
Economy
Consider the following 1. Foreign Currency convertible bonds 2. Foriegn Institutional investment with certain conditions 3. Global depository receipts 4. Non-resident external deposits Which of the above can be inclu...
2021
Environment & Ecology
In case of which one of the following biogeochemical cycles, the weathering of rocks is the main source of release of nutrient to enter the cycle?
2021
Geography
With reference to India, Didwana, Kuchaman, Sargol and Khatu are the names of
2021
Indian Polity
With reference to India, consider the following statements: 1. When a prisoner makes out a sufficient case, parole cannot be denied to such prisoner because it becomes a matter of his/her right. 2. State Governments h...
2021
Medieval History
With reference to Indian history, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Nizamat of Arcot emerged out of Hyderabad State. 2. The Mysore Kingdom emerged out of Vijaynagara Empire. 3. Rohilkhand Kingdo...
2021
Modern History
Who among the following was associated as Secretary with Hindu Female School which later came to be known as Bethune Female School?
2021
Science & Technology
Which one of the following is used in preparing a natural mosquito repellent?
2021
Art & Culture
With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple situated near Morena, consider the following statements: 1. It is a circular temple built during the reign of Kachchhapaghata Dynasty. 2. It is the only circular temple built i...
2021
Economy
India Government Bond Yields are influenced by which of the following? 1. Actions of the United States Federal Reserve. 2. Actions of the Reserve Bank of India. 3. Inflation and short-term interest rates. Which of th...
2021
Environment & Ecology
With reference to the ‘New York Declaration on Forests’. Which of the following statements are correct? 1. It was first endorsed at the United Nations Climate Summit in 2014. 2. It endorses a global timeline to end t...
2021
Geography
Consider the following rivers: 1. Brahamani 2. Nagalwali 3. Subarnarekha 4. Vamsadhara Which of the above rise from the Eastern Ghats?
2021
Indian Polity
Under the Indian Constitution, the concentration of wealth violates:
2021
Modern History
In the first quarter of the seventeenth century, in which of the following was/were the factory/factories of the English East India Company located? 1. Broach 2. Chicacole 3. Trichinopoly Select the correct answer us...
2021
Science & Technology
With reference to street lighting, how do sodium lamps differ from LED lamps? 1. Sodium lamps produce light in 360 degrees but it is not so in the case of LED lamps. 2. As street-lights, sodium lamps have longer lif...
2021
Art & Culture
In reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Mitakshara was the civil law for upper castes and Dayabhaga was the civil law for lower castes. 2. In the Mitakshara s...
2021
Economy
Which one of the following effects of creation of black money in India has been the main cause of worry to the Government of India?
2021
Environment & Ecology
Which one of the following is a filter feeder?
2021
Geography
Consider the following statements: 1. Moringa (drumstick tree) is a leguminous evergreen tree. 2. Tamarind tree is endemic to South Asia. 3. In India, most of the tamarind is collected as minor forest produce. 4. Ind...
2021
Indian Polity
With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements: 1. N. Gopalaswamy Iyengar Committee suggested that a minister and a secretary be designated solely for pursuing the subject of administrative...
2021
Modern History
With reference to 8th August 1942 in Indian history, which one of the following statements is correct?
2021
Science & Technology
In the context of hereditary diseases, consider the following statements: 1. Passing on mitochondrial diseases from parent to child can be prevented by mitochondrial replacement therapy either before or after in vitr...
2021
Art & Culture
With reference to India, the terms ‘Halbi, Ho and Kui’ pertain to
2021
Economy
Consider the following statements: Other things remaining unchanged, market demand for a good might increase if 1. Price of its substitute increases 2. Price of its complement increases 3. The good is an inferior good...
2021
Environment & Ecology
The ‘Common Carbon Metric’, supported by UNEP, has been developed for
2021
Geography
The black cotton soil of India has been formed due to the weathering of
2021
Indian Polity
Which one of the following factors constitutes the best safeguard of liberty in a liberal democracy?
2021
Modern History
In the context of Colonial India, Shah Nawaz Khan, Prem Kumar Sehgal, and Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon are remembered as
2021
Science & Technology
Which of the following have species that can establish symbiotic relationship with other organisms? 1. Cnidarians 2. Fungi 3. Protozoa Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
2021
Art & Culture
Consider the following statements:: 1. St. Francis Xavier was one of the founding members of the Jesuit Order. 2. St. Francis Xavier died in Goa and a church is dedicated to him there. 3. The Feast of St. Francis Xavi...
2021
Economy
With reference to ’palm oil’, consider the following statements: 1. The palm oil tree is native to Southeast Asia. 2. The palm oil is a raw material for some industries producing lipstick and perfumes. 3. The palm oil...
2021
Environment & Ecology
Among the following, which one is the least water-efficient crop?
2021
Geography
The vegetation of savannah consists of grassland with scattered small trees, but extensive areas have no trees. The forest development in such areas is generally kept in check by one or more or a combination of some c...
2021
Indian Polity
A legislation which confers on the executive or administrative authority an unguided and uncontrolled discretionary power in the matter of application of law violates which one of the following Articles of the Constit...
2021
Science & Technology
In the nature, which of the following is/are most likely to be found surviving on a surface without soil? 1. Fern 2. Litchen 3. Moss 4. Mushroom Select the correct answer using the code given below
2021
Art & Culture
With reference to the history of ancient India, Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla and Kshemeshvara were famous
2021
Economy
With reference to Indian economy, demand pull-inflation can be caused/increased by which of the following? 1. Expansionary policies 2. Fiscal stimulus 3. Inflation-indexing wages 4. Higher - purchasing power 5. Rising...
2021
Environment & Ecology
How is permaculture farming different from conventional chemical farming? 1. Permaculture Farming discourages monocultural practices but in conventional chemical farming, monoculture practices are pre-dominant. 2. Con...
2021
Geography
With reference to the water on the planet Earth, consider the following statements: 1. The amount of water in the rivers and lakes is more than the amount of groundwater. 2. The amount of water in polar ice caps and ...
2021
Indian Polity
We adopted parliamentary democracy based on the British model, but how does our model differ from that model? 1. As regards legislation, the British Parliament is supreme or sovereign but in India, the power of the P...
2021
Science & Technology
The term ‘ACE2’ is talked about in the context of
2021
Art & Culture
Consider the following statements in respect of Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards: 1. Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards are titles under the Article 18(1) of the Constitution of India. 2. Padma Awards, which were instituted i...
2021
Economy
Which one of the following is likely to be the most inflationary in its effects?
2021
Environment & Ecology
In the context of India’s preparation for Climate-smart Agriculture, consider the following statements: 1. The ‘Climate-Smart Village’ approach in India is a part of a project led by the Climate Change, Agriculture an...
2021
Indian Polity
Which one of the following best defines the term ‘State’?
2021
Science & Technology
Consider the following statements: 1. Adenoviruses have single-stranded DNA genomes whereas retroviruses have double-stranded DNA genomes. 2. Common cold is sometime caused by an adenovirus whereas AIDS is caused by...
2021
Economy
With reference to India, consider the following statements: 1. Retail investors through demat account can invest in ‘Treasury Bills’ and ‘Government of India Debt Bonds’ in primary market. 2. The ‘Negotiated Dealing S...
2021
Environment & Ecology
Consider the following kinds of organisms: 1. Copepods 2. Cyanobacteria 3. Diatoms 4. Foraminifera Which of the above are primary producers in the food chains of oceans?
2021
Indian Polity
With reference to Indian Judiciary, consider the following statements: 1. Any retired judge of the Supreme Court of India can be called back to sit and act as a Supreme Court judge by the Chief Justice of India with ...
2021
Science & Technology
Which one of the following is a reason why astronomical distances are measured in light-years?
2021
Economy
In India, the central bank’s function as the ‘lender of last resort’ usually refers to which of the following? 1. Lending to trade and industry bodies when they fail to borrow from other sources. 2. Providing liquidit...
2021
Environment & Ecology
What is blue carbon?
2021
Indian Polity
What was the exact constitutional status of India on 26th January 1950?
2021
Science & Technology
In a pressure cooker, the temperature at which the food is cooked depends mainly upon which of the following? 1. Area of the hole in the lid. 2. Temperature of the flame 3. Weight of the lid Select the correct an...
2021
Economy
The money multiplier in an economy increases with which one of the following?
2021
Environment & Ecology
Triclosan considered harmful when exposed to high levels for a long time, is most likely present in which of the following?
2021
Indian Polity
Consider the following statements: 1. In India, there is no law restricting the candidates from contesting in one Lok Sabha election from three constituencies. 2. In 1991, Lok Sabha Election, Shri Devi Lal contested...
2021
Science & Technology
Consider the following: 1. Bacteria 2. Fungi 3. Virus Which of the above can be cultured in artificial/synthetic medium?
2021
Economy
With reference to ‘Urban Cooperative Banks’ in India, consider the following statements: 1. They are supervised and regulated by local boards set up by the State Governments. 2. They can issue equity shares and prefer...
2021
Environment & Ecology
Consider the following statements: **Statement 1:** The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and the Arbor Day Foundation have recently recognized Hyderabad as 2020 Tree City of the World. **Statement 2:**...
2021
Indian Polity
Consider the following statements: 1. ‘Right to the City’ is an agreed human right and the UN-Habitat monitors the commitments made by each country in this regard. 2. ‘Right to the City’ gives every occupant of the ci...
2021
Environment & Ecology
With reference to furnace oil, consider the following statements: 1. It is a product of oil refineries. 2. Some industries use it to generate power. 3. Its use causes sulphur emissions into Environment. Which of the...
2021
Indian Polity
With reference to India, consider the following statements: 1. There is only one citizenship and one domicile. 2. A citizen by birth only can become the Head of State. 3. A foreigner once granted the citizenship canno...
2021
Environment & Ecology
‘R2 Code of Practices constitutes a tool available for promoting the adoption of
2021
Indian Polity
Which one of the following in Indian polity is an essential feature that indicates that it is federal in character?
2021
Environment & Ecology
Magnetite particles, suspected to cause neurodegenerative problems, are generated as environmental pollutants from which of the following? 1. Brakes of motor vehicles 2. Engines of motor vehicles 3. Microwave stoves ...
2021
Indian Polity
What is the position of the Right to Property in India?
2021
Environment & Ecology
Why is there a concern about copper smelting plants? 1. They may release lethal quantities of carbon monoxide into environment. 2. The copper slag can cause the leaching of some heavy metals into environment. 3. They...
2021
Indian Polity