2022
Ancient History
Year Collection
UPSC Prelims 2022
Public prelims PYQs for 2022.
2022
Art & Culture
The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the new Circuit House near Somnath Temple at Veraval. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Somnath Temple? 1. Somnath Temple is one of the Jyotirlinga shri...
2022
Economy
With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements: 1. An increase in Nominal Effective Exchange Rate (NEER) indicates the appreciation of rupee. 2. An increase in the Real Effective Exchange Rat...
2022
Environment & Ecology
Among the following crops, which one is the most important anthropogenic source of both methane and nitrous oxide?
2022
Geography
Consider the following pairs: Region often mentioned in the news - Country 1. Anatolia – Turkey 2. Amhara – Ethiopia 3. Cabo Delgado –Spain 4. Catalonia – Italy How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
2022
Indian Polity
With reference to India, consider the following statements: 1. Government law officers and legal firms are recognised as advocates, but corporate lawyers and patent attorneys are excluded from recognition as advocate...
2022
International Relations
Consider the following statements: 1. Bidibidi is a large refugee settlement in north -western Kenya. 2. Some people who fled from South Sudan civil war live in Bidibidi. 3. Some people who fled from civil war in ...
2022
Medieval History
Consider the following pairs: | King | Dynasty | |--------------|---------------------| |1. Nannuka | Chandela | | 2. Jayashakti | Paramara | | 3. Nagabhat...
2022
Modern History
In the Government of India Act 1919, the functions of Provincial Government were divided into “Reserved” and “Transferred” subjects. Which of the following were treated as “Reserved” subjects? 1. Administration of Jus...
2022
Science & Technology
If a major solar storm (solar-flare) reaches the Earth, which of the following are the possible effects on the Earth? 1. GPS and navigation systems could fail. 2. Tsunamis could occur at equatorial regions. 3. Power g...
2022
Social Issues & Schemes
Consider the following statements: 1. The India Sanitation Coalition is a platform to promote sustainable sanitation and is funded by the Government of India and the World Health Organization. 2. The National Insti...
2022
Art & Culture
The world's second tallest statue in sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India at Hyderabad recently. Which one of the following statements correctly represents the teachings of Ramanuja?
2022
Economy
With reference to Convertible Bonds consider the following statements: 1. As there is an option to exchange the bond for equity, Convertible Bonds pay a lower rate of interest. 2. The option to convert to equity affo...
2022
Environment & Ecology
The "Miyawaki method" is well known for the:
2022
Geography
Consider the following States: 1. Andhra Pradesh 2. Kerala 3. Himachal Pradesh 4. Tripura How many of the above are generally known as tea-producing States?
2022
Indian Polity
Consider the following statements : 1. Pursuant to the report of H.N. Sanyal Committee, the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 was passed. 2. The Constitution of India empowers the Supreme Court and the High Courts to puni...
2022
International Relations
Consider the following pairs: Country - Important reason for being in the news recently 1. Chad – Setting up of permanent military base by China. 2. Guinea – Suspension of Constitution and Government by military ...
2022
Medieval History
With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements: 1. The Dutch established their factories/werehouses on the east coast on lands granted to them by Gajapati rulers. 2. Alfonso de Albuquerque capture...
2022
Modern History
With reference to the proposals of Cripps Mission, consider the following statements: 1. The Constituent Assembly would have members nominated by the Provincial Assemblies as well as the Princely States. 2. Any Provin...
2022
Science & Technology
Which one of the following statements best reflects the idea behind the "Fractional Orbital Bombardment System" often talked about in media ?
2022
Social Issues & Schemes
With reference to Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, consider the following statements: 1. Private and public hospitals must adopt it. 2. As it aims to achieve universal health coverage, every citizen of India should be...
2022
Art & Culture
With reference to Indian history, consider the following pairs: Historical - Person Known as 1. Aryadeva - Jaina scholar 2. Dignaga - Buddhist scholar 3. Nathamuni - Vaishnava scholar How many pairs given above are c...
2022
Economy
Consider the following statements: 1. Tight monetary policy of US Federal Reserve could lead to capital flight. 2. Capital flight may increase cost of firms with existing External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs) 3. Deva...
2022
Environment & Ecology
Consider the following; 1. Carbon monoxide 2. Nitrogen oxide 3. Ozone 4. Sulphur dioxide Excess of which of the above in the environment is/are the cause(s) of acid rain?
2022
Geography
Consider the following pairs: |Peak|Mountains | |-- |--| |1. Namcha Barwa | A. Garhwal Himalaya| |2. Nanda Devi|B. Kumaon Himalaya | |3. Nokrek | C. Sikkim Himalaya | Which of the statements given above is/are corre...
2022
Indian Polity
Consider the following statements: 1. A bill amending the Constitution requires a prior recommendation of the President of India. 2. When a Constitution Amendment Bill is presented to the President of India, it is ob...
2022
International Relations
Consider the following statements: 1. Vietnam has been one of the fastest growing economies in the world in recent years. 2. Vietnam is led by a multi-party political system. 3. Vietnam's economic growth is linked...
2022
Medieval History
With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements: 1. The first Mongol invasion of India happened during the reign of Jalal-ud-din Khalji. 2. During the reign of Ala-ud-din Khalji, one Mongol assault...
2022
Modern History
Consider the following freedom fighters: 1. Barindra Kumar Ghosh 2. Jogesh Chandra Chatterjee 3. Rash Behari Bose Who of the above was/were actively associated with the Ghadar Party?
2022
Science & Technology
Which one of the following statements best describes the role of B cells and T cells in the human body?
2022
Social Issues & Schemes
With reference to the "Tea Board" in India, consider the following statements: 1. The Tea Board is a statutory body. 2. It is a regulatory body attached to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. 3. The Tea B...
2022
Art & Culture
Which one of the following statements about Sangam literature in ancient South India is correct?
2022
Economy
In India, which one of the following is responsible for maintaining price stability by controlling inflation?
2022
Environment & Ecology
Consider the following statements: 1. Gujarat has the largest solar park in India. 2. Kerala has a fully solar powered International Airport. 3. Goa has the largest floating solar photovoltaic project in India. Whic...
2022
Geography
The term "Levant" often heard in the news roughly corresponds to which of the following regions?
2022
Indian Polity
With reference to Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, consider the following statements : 1. As per the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, the election of Deputy Speaker shall be held on such date as t...
2022
International Relations
With reference to the "G20 Common Framework", consider the following statements: 1. It is an initiative endorsed by the G20 together with the Paris Club. 2. It is an initiative to support Low Income Countries with un...
2022
Medieval History
With reference to Indian history, who of the following were known as “KulahDaran”?
2022
Science & Technology
With reference to Web 3-0, consider the following statements : 1. Web 3-0 technology enables people to control their own data. 2. In Web 3-0 world, there can be blockchain based social networks. 3. Web 3-0 is operate...
2022
Art & Culture
“Yogavasistha” was translated into Persian by Nizamuddin Panipati during the reign of:
2022
Economy
Which of the following activities constitute the real sector in the economy? 1. Farmers harvesting their crops. 2. Textile mills converting raw cotton into fabrics 3. A commercial bank lending money to a trading comp...
2022
Environment & Ecology
"Biorock technology" is talked about in which one of the following situations?
2022
Geography
In the northern hemisphere, the longest day of the year normally occurs in the:
2022
Indian Polity
Consider the following 1. Aarogya Setu 2. CoWIN 3. Digi Locker 4. DIKSHA Which of the above are built on top of open-source digital platforms?
2022
International Relations
Consider the following countries 1. Armenia 2. Azerbaijan 3. Croatia 4. Romania 5. Uzbekistan Which of the above are members of the Organization of Turkic States?
2022
Medieval History
In medieval India, the term “Fanam” referred to:
2022
Science & Technology
Consider the following statements: DNA Barcoding can be a tool to: 1. assess the age of a plant or animal. 2. distinguish among species that look alike. 3. identify undesirable animal or plant materials in processed ...
2022
Art & Culture
Consider the following pairs: Site of Ashoka's major rock edicts — Location in the State of 1. Dhauli — Odisha 2. Erragudi — Andhra Pradesh 3. Jaugada — Madhya Pradesh 4. Kalsi — Karnataka How many pairs given above...
2022
Economy
With reference to the Indian economy, what are the advantages of "Inflation-Indexed Bonds (IIBs)"? 1. Government can reduce the coupon rates on its borrowing by way of IIBs. 2. IIBs provide protection to the investor...
2022
Environment & Ecology
With reference to Indian laws about wildlife protection, consider the following statements: 1. Wild animals are the sole property of the government. 2. When a wild animal is declared protected, such animal is entitle...
2022
Geography
Consider the following statements: 1. High clouds primarily reflect solar radiation and cool the surface of the Earth. 2. Low clouds have a high absorption of infrared radiation emanating from the Earth's surface and...
2022
Indian Polity
If a particular area is brought under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India, which one of the following statements best reflects the consequence of it?
2022
International Relations
With reference to the “United Nations Credentials Committee”, consider the following statements: 1. It is a committee set up by the UN Security Council and works under its supervision. 2. It traditionally meets in Mar...
2022
Science & Technology
Certain species of which one of the following organisms are well known as cultivators of fungi?
2022
Art & Culture
With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts: 1. Nettipakarana 2. Parishishtaparvan 3. Avadanashataka 4. Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana Which of the above are Jaina texts ?
2022
Economy
Consider the following statements: 1. In India, credit rating agencies are regulated by Reserve Bank of India. 2. The rating agency popularly known as ICRA is a public limited company. 3. Brickwork Rating is an India...
2022
Environment & Ecology
Which one of the following best describes the term "greenwashing"?
2022
Geography
Gandikota canyon of South India was created by which one of the following rivers?
2022
Indian Polity
Consider the following statements: 1. The Constitution of India classifies the ministers into four ranks viz. Cabinet Minister, Minister of State with Independent Charge, Minister of State and Deputy Minister. 2. The...
2022
International Relations
Which one of the following statements best reflects the issue which Senkaku Islands, sometimes mentioned in the news?
2022
Science & Technology
Consider the following communication technologies: 1. Closed-circuit Television 2. Radio Frequency Identification 3. Wireless Local Area Network Which of the above are considered Short-Range devices/technologies?
2022
Economy
With reference to foreign-owned e-commerce firms operating in India, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. They can sell their own goods in addition to offering their platforms as market-places. 2. Th...
2022
Environment & Ecology
Consider the following pairs: Wetland/Lake - Location 1. Hokera Wetland - Punjab 2. Renuka Wetland - Himachal Pradesh 3. Rudrasagar Lake - Tripura 4. Sasthamkotta - Tamil Nadu Lake How many pairs given above are cor...
2022
Geography
Consider the following countries: 1. Azerbaijan 2. Kyrgyzstan 3. Tajikistan 4. Turkmenistan 5. Uzbekistan Which of the above have borders with Afghanistan?
2022
Indian Polity
Consider the following statements : 1. Attorney General of India and Solicitor General of India are the only officers of the Government who are allowed to participate in the meetings of the Parliament of India. 2. Ac...
2022
International Relations
Which one of the following statements best describes the ‘Polar Code’?
2022
Science & Technology
Consider the following statements: 1. Biofilms can form on medical implants within human tissues. 2. Biofilms can form on food and food processing surfaces. 3. Biofilms can exhibit antibiotic resistance. Which of the...
2022
Economy
In India, what is the role of the Coal Controller's Organization (CCO)? 1. CCO is the major source of Coal Statistics in Government of India. 2. It monitors progress of development of Captive Coal/Lignite blocks. 3....
2022
Environment & Ecology
Which one of the following lakes of West Africa has become dry and turned into a desert?
2022
Geography
With reference to India, consider the following statements: 1. Monazite is a source of rare earths. 2. Monazite contains thorium. 3. Monazite occurs naturally in the entire Indian coastal sands in India. 4. In India,...
2022
Indian Polity
With reference to the writs, issued by the Courts in India, consider the following statements: 1. Mandamus will not lie against a private organisation unless it is entrusted with a public duty. 2. Mandamus will not l...
2022
International Relations
With reference to the United Nations General Assembly, consider the following statements: 1. The UN General Assembly can grant observer status to the non-member States. 2. Inter-governmental organisations can seek obs...
2022
Science & Technology
With reference to "Gucchi" sometimes mentioned in the news, consider the following statements: 1. It is a fungus. 2. It grows in some Himalayan forest areas. 3. It is commercially cultivated in the Himalayan foothill...
2022
Economy
With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements : 1. A share of the household financial savings goes towards government borrowings. 2. Dated securities issued at market-related rates in auctio...
2022
Environment & Ecology
Consider the following statements: 1. "The Climate Group" is an international non-profit organization that drives climate action by building large networks and running them. 2. The International Energy Agency in part...
2022
Geography
Consider the following pairs: Reservoirs — States 1. Ghataprabha — Telangana 2. Gandhi Sagar — Madhya Pradesh 3. Indira Sagar — Andhra Pradesh 4. Maithon — Chhattisgarh How many pairs given above are not correctly m...
2022
Indian Polity
With reference to anti-defection law in India, consider the following statements: 1. The law specifies that a nominated legislator cannot join any political party within six months of being appointed to the House. 2. ...
2022
International Relations
Consider the following: 1. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank 2. Missile Technology Control Regime 3. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation India is a member of which of the above?
2022
Science & Technology
Consider the following statements: 1. Other than those made by humans, nanoparticles do not exist in nature. 2. Nanoparticles of some metallic oxides are used in the manufacture of some cosmetics 3. Nanoparticles of ...
2022
Economy
With reference of the ‘Banks Board Bureau (BBB)’, which of the following statements are correct? 1. The Governor of RBI is the Chairman of BBB. 2. BBB recommends for the selection of heads for Public Sector Banks. 3....
2022
Environment & Ecology
In the context of WHO Air Quality Guidelines, consider the following statements: 1. The 24-hour mean of PM2.5 should not exceed 15 ug/m³ and annual mean of PM2.5 should not exceed 5 ug/m³. 2. In a year, the highest...
2022
Indian Polity
Which of the following is/are the exclusive power(s) of Lok Sabha? 1. To ratify the declaration of Emergency 2. To pass a motion of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers 3. To impeach the President of India ...
2022
International Relations
With reference to the United Nations Convention on the Law of Sea, consider the following statements: 1. A coastal state has the right to establish the breadth of its territorial sea up to a limit not exceeding 12 nau...
2022
Science & Technology
With reference to “Software as a Service (SaaS)”, consider the following statements: 1. SaaS buyers can customize the user interface and can change data fields. 2. SaaS users can access their data through their mobil...
2022
Economy
In India, which one of the following compiles information on industrial disputes, closures, retrenchments and lay-offs in factories employing workers?
2022
Environment & Ecology
"If rainforests and tropical forests are the lungs of the Earth, then surely wetlands function as its kidneys." Which one of the following functions of wetlands best reflects the above statement?
2022
Science & Technology
Which one of the following-is the context in which the term "qubit" is mentioned?
2022
Economy
Rapid Financing Instrument and "Rapid Credit Facility" are related to the provisions of lending by which one of the following?
2022
Environment & Ecology
“Climate Action Tracker" which emission reduction pledges of different countries is a:
2022
Science & Technology
With reference to Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), consider the following statements. 1. They enable the digital representation of physical assets. 2. They are unique cryptographic tokens that exist on a blockchain. 3. The...
2022
Economy
With reference to the expenditure made by an organisation or a company, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. Acquiring new technology is capital expenditure. 2. Debt financing is considered capital e...
2022
Environment & Ecology
Which of the following is not a bird?
2022
Science & Technology
In the context of vaccines manufactured to prevent COVID-19 pandemic, consider the following statements: 1. The Serum Institute of India produced COVID-19 vaccine named Covishield using mRNA platform. 2. Sputnik V va...
2022
Economy
With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements: 1. If the inflation is too high, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to buy government securities. 2. If the rupee is rapidly depreciating, R...
2022
Environment & Ecology
Which of the following are nitrogen-fixing plants? 1. Alfalfa 2. Amaranth 3. Chickpea 4. Clover 5. Purslane (Kulfa) 6. Spinach Select the correct answer using the code given below:
2022
Science & Technology
Consider the following statements in respect of probiotics 1. Probiotics are made of both bacteria and yeast. 2. The organisms in probiotics are found in foods we ingest but they do not naturally occur in our gut. 3. ...
2022
Economy
Which one of the following situations best reflects "Indirect Transfers" often talked about in media recently with reference to India?
2022
Environment & Ecology
"System of Rice Intensification" of cultivation, in which alternate wetting and drying of rice fields is practised, results in: 1. Reduced seed requirement 2. Reduced methane production 3. Reduced electricity consump...
2022
Environment & Ecology
Which one of the following has been constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986?
2022
Environment & Ecology