UPSC Prelims 2018: General Studies Paper 1 Questions

Complete set of UPSC Prelims 2018 GS Paper 1 questions with correct answers and detailed explanations. 100 questions from the 2018 paper are available for practice. Practice all available UPSC 2018 Prelims questions with topic-wise breakdowns and detailed explanations.

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All UPSC Prelims 2018 Questions (100)

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01

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

Polity · UPSC 2018
02

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

Modern History · UPSC 2018
03

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

Ancient History · UPSC 2018
04

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

Art and Culture · UPSC 2018
05

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

Medieval History · UPSC 2018
06

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

Ancient History · UPSC 2018
07

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

Modern History · UPSC 2018
08

Consider the following statements:

Polity · UPSC 2018
09

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

Environment and Ecology · UPSC 2018
10

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

Economy · UPSC 2018
11

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

Environment and Ecology · UPSC 2018
12

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

Science and Technology · UPSC 2018
13

Consider the following statements:

Polity · UPSC 2018
14

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

Economy · UPSC 2018
15

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

Science and Technology · UPSC 2018
16

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

Economy · UPSC 2018
17

Consider the following statements:

Economy · UPSC 2018
18

Consider the following statements:

Economy · UPSC 2018
19

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

Modern History · UPSC 2018
20

Consider the following statements:

Polity · UPSC 2018
21

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

Environment and Ecology · UPSC 2018
22

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

Current Affairs · UPSC 2018
23

Consider the following phenomena:

Science and Technology · UPSC 2018
24

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

Economy · UPSC 2018
25

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

Economy · UPSC 2018
26

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

Economy · UPSC 2018
27

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

Economy · UPSC 2018
28

Consider the following statements:

Economy · UPSC 2018
29

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

Economy · UPSC 2018
30

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

Modern History · UPSC 2018
31

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

Modern History · UPSC 2018
32

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

Polity · UPSC 2018
33

Consider the following pairs:

Art and Culture · UPSC 2018
34

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

Science and Technology · UPSC 2018
35

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

Science and Technology · UPSC 2018
36

Consider the following statements:

Economy · UPSC 2018
37

Consider the following statements:

World Geography · UPSC 2018
38

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

Science and Technology · UPSC 2018
39

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

Environment and Ecology · UPSC 2018
40

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

Environment and Ecology · UPSC 2018
41

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

Modern History · UPSC 2018
42

Which one of the following is an artificial lake?

Indian Geography · UPSC 2018
43

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

Economy · UPSC 2018
44

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

Modern History · UPSC 2018
45

Consider the following pairs:

Science and Technology · UPSC 2018
46

Which among the following events happened earliest?

Modern History · UPSC 2018
47

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

Environment and Ecology · UPSC 2018
48

With reference to agricultural soils, consider the following statements:

Environment and Ecology · UPSC 2018
49

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

Environment and Ecology · UPSC 2018
50

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

Science and Technology · UPSC 2018
51

Consider the following statements:

Indian Geography · UPSC 2018
52

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

Environment and Ecology · UPSC 2018
53

Consider the following statements:

Environment and Ecology · UPSC 2018
54

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

Environment and Ecology · UPSC 2018
55

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

Modern History · UPSC 2018
56

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

Environment and Ecology · UPSC 2018
57

Consider the following pairs:

World Geography · UPSC 2018
58

Consider the following statements:

Economy · UPSC 2018
59

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

Science and Technology · UPSC 2018
60

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

Current Affairs · UPSC 2018
61

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

Modern History · UPSC 2018
62

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

Polity · UPSC 2018
63

Consider the following statements:

Polity · UPSC 2018
64

Consider the following pairs :

Art and Culture · UPSC 2018
65

Consider the following statements:

Polity · UPSC 2018
66

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

Current Affairs · UPSC 2018
67

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...

Science and Technology · UPSC 2018
68

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

Economy · UPSC 2018
69

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

Economy · UPSC 2018
70

Consider the following statements:

Indian Geography · UPSC 2018
71

With reference to digital payments, consider the following statements:

Economy · UPSC 2018
72

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

Indian Geography · UPSC 2018
73

International Labour Organisation, Conventions 138 and 182 are related to

Current Affairs · UPSC 2018
74

Consider the following events:

Modern History · UPSC 2018
75

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

Polity · UPSC 2018
76

Consider the following:

Economy · UPSC 2018
77

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

Environment and Ecology · UPSC 2018
78

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

Economy · UPSC 2018
79

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

Science and Technology · UPSC 2018
80

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

Economy · UPSC 2018
81

Consider the following items:

Economy · UPSC 2018
82

Consider the following statements:

Environment and Ecology · UPSC 2018
83

Consider the following:

Environment and Ecology · UPSC 2018
84

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

Environment and Ecology · UPSC 2018
85

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

Polity · UPSC 2018
86

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

Polity · UPSC 2018
87

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

Science and Technology · UPSC 2018
88

Consider the following counties:

Current Affairs · UPSC 2018
89

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

Modern History · UPSC 2018
90

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

Environment and Ecology · UPSC 2018
91

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

Economy · UPSC 2018
92

Consider the following pairs

World Geography · UPSC 2018
93

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

Modern History · UPSC 2018
94

Consider the following statements:

Polity · UPSC 2018
95

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

Polity · UPSC 2018
96

Consider the following statements:

Polity · UPSC 2018
97

The well-known painting “BaniThani” belongs to the

Art and Culture · UPSC 2018
98

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

Science and Technology · UPSC 2018
99

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

Art and Culture · UPSC 2018
100

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

Modern History · UPSC 2018

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