SaralUPSC
  • Home
  • Blogs
  • Prelims Questions
  • Mains Questions
  • Tests
Start Free Test
SaralUPSC

Saral Preparation Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi, India

support@saralupsc.com

Toll Free: 1800 000 0000

Office Hours: 10 AM – 7 PM (All 7 days)

Company

  • About Us
  • Careers
  • Contact Us
  • Media
  • Sitemap

Products

  • Test Series
  • Live Quizzes
  • Notes
  • Videos
  • Blog

Useful Links

  • Prelims Questions
  • Mains Questions
  • Free Tests
  • Sign Up
  • Login

Follow us

© 2026 Saral Preparation Pvt. Ltd.. All rights reserved.

  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • User Policy

Prelims

UPSC Prelims Questions

Practice UPSC Prelims MCQs by subject and year. Free questions with explanations for focused revision.

  1. Home
  2. /Prelims Questions
Q.10099·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

Recently, India’s first ‘National Investment and Manufacturing Zone’ was proposed to be set up in

View question
Q.10100·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

What is/are the purpose/purposes of ‘District Mineral Foundations’ in India? 1. Promoting mineral exploration activities in mineral-rich districts 2. Protecting the interests of the persons affected by mining operations 3. Authorizing State Governments to issue licenses for mineral exploration Select the correct answer using the code given below:

View question
Q.10101·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

What is/are the purpose/purposes of Government's ‘Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme’ and ‘Gold Monetization Scheme’? 1. To bring the idle gold lying with Indian households into the economy 2. To promote FDI in the gold and jewellery sector 3. To reduce India's dependence on gold imports Select the correct answer using the code given below:

View question
Q.10102·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

Which of the following statements is/are correct? Viruses can infect 1. bacteria 2. fungi 3. plants Select the correct answer using the code given below:

View question
Q.10103·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

With reference to ‘Agenda 21’, sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements: 1. It is a global action plan for sustainable development. 2. It originated in the World Summit on Sustainable Development held in Johannesburg in 2002. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

View question
Q.10104·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

Satya Shodhak Samaj organized

View question
Q.10105·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

‘Belt and Road Initiative’ is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of:

View question
Q.10106·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

A recent movie titled The Man Who Knew Infinity is based on the biography of:

View question
Q.10107·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

The term ‘Base Erosion and Profit Shifting’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of

View question
Q.10108·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

Project Loon', sometimes seen in the news, is related to

View question
Q.10109·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

With reference to the 'Gram Nyayalaya Act', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. As per the Act, Gram Nyayalayas can hear only civil cases and not criminal cases. 2. The Act allows local social activists as mediators/reconciliators. Select the correct answer using the code given below

View question
Q.10110·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

With reference to the Trans-Pacific Partnership', consider the following statements: 1. It is an agreement among all the Pacific Rim countries except China and Russia. 2. It is a strategic alliance for the purpose of maritime security only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

View question
Q.10111·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

The term 'Core Banking Solutions' is sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following statements best describes/describe this term? 1. It is a networking of a bank's branches which enables customers to operate their accounts from any branch of the bank on its network regardless of where they open their accounts. 2. It is an effort to increase RBI's control over commercial banks through computerization. 3. It is a detailed procedure by which a bank with huge non-performing assets is taken over by another bank. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

View question
Q.10112·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

With reference to the ‘Financial Stability and Development Council’, consider the following statements: 1. It is an organ of NITI Aayog. 2. It is headed by the Union Finance Minister. 3. It monitors macroprudential supervision of the economy. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

View question
Q.10113·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

Which one of the following is the best description of 'INS Astradharini', that was in the news recently?

View question
Q.10114·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

In a test, Randhir obtained more marks than the total marks obtained by Kunal and Debu. The total marks obtained by Kunal and Shankar are more than those of Randhir. Sonal obtained more marks than Shankar. Neha obtained more marks than Randhır. Who amongst them obtained highest marks?

View question
Q.10115·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

What is ‘Greenhouse Gas Protocol’?

View question
Q.10116·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

Recently, our scientists have discovered a new and distinct species of banana plant which attains a height of about 11 metres and has orange-coloured fruit pulp. In which part of India has it been discovered?

View question
  • Previous
  • 1
  • …561
  • 562
  • 563
  • …899
  • Next

Filter by subject

  • All subjects
  • Polity
  • History
  • Geography
  • Economy
  • Environment & Ecology
  • Science & Technology
  • International Relations
  • Art & Culture
  • Agriculture
  • Security Issues
  • Disaster Management
  • Social Issues
  • Governance
  • Ethics
  • Essay
  • Current Affairs
  • Ancient History
  • Medieval History
  • Modern History
  • Indian Society
  • Indian Constitution
  • Physical Geography
  • Indian Geography
  • World Geography
  • Indian Economy
  • Ecology
  • Biodiversity
  • Climate Change
  • Internal Security
  • GS Paper 1
  • GS Paper 2
  • GS Paper 3
  • GS Paper 4
  • CSAT
  • Miscellaneous
  • Filter by year

    • All years

    Filter by difficulty

    • All levels
    • Easy

    Quick links

    • All questions
    • Mains questions