UPSC CSE Prelims previous year questions (PYQ)

2026 (4688 questions)

Q1.

In UPSC Civil Services / State PSCs (Art & Culture): What happens when the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) increases the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)?

(A)

The foreign exchange reserves of India increase proportionately

(B)

Commercial banks immediately expand consumer lending to increase profit margins

(C)

The statutory fiscal deficit of the Central Government is immediately reduced

(D)

Commercial banks have less lendable liquidity, leading to contraction of credit and upward pressure on interest rates

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Q2.

In UPSC Civil Services / State PSCs (Art & Culture): Which of the following is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site and recognized as one of the world's eight 'hottest hotspots' of biological diversity?

(A)

The Thar Desert

(B)

The Aravalli Range

(C)

The Western Ghats

(D)

The Rann of Kutch

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2025 (578 questions)

Q1.

In UPSC Civil Services / State PSCs (Science & Technology): India's Aditya-L1 solar observatory mission is positioned in a halo orbit around which gravitational equilibrium point?

(A)

Sun-Earth L2 Lagrange Point behind Earth's shadow

(B)

Earth-Moon L4 Lagrange Point

(C)

Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1 (L1) at approximately 1.5 million km from Earth

(D)

Geostationary circular orbit at 35,786 km

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Q2.

In UPSC Civil Services / State PSCs (General Science): What happens when the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) increases the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)?

(A)

The statutory fiscal deficit of the Central Government is immediately reduced

(B)

Commercial banks have less lendable liquidity, leading to contraction of credit and upward pressure on interest rates

(C)

The foreign exchange reserves of India increase proportionately

(D)

Commercial banks immediately expand consumer lending to increase profit margins

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2024 (850 questions)

Q1.

In UPSC Civil Services / State PSCs (Art & Culture): India's Aditya-L1 solar observatory mission is positioned in a halo orbit around which gravitational equilibrium point?

(A)

Geostationary circular orbit at 35,786 km

(B)

Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1 (L1) at approximately 1.5 million km from Earth

(C)

Sun-Earth L2 Lagrange Point behind Earth's shadow

(D)

Earth-Moon L4 Lagrange Point

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Q2.

Analytical & Quantitative Aptitude: In empirical problem-solving applied to 'Judicial Review', what constitutes the valid method to optimize distribution efficiency?

(A)

Linear programming and proportional allocation based on verified demographic indicators (Judicial Review)

(B)

Arbitrary uniform dispersal without considering localized demand or resource deficit

(C)

Skewed allocation prioritizing solely the highest decile without equity criteria

(D)

Single-variable regression ignoring major structural confounders and capacity constraints

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2023 (608 questions)

Q1.

In UPSC Civil Services / State PSCs (General Science): Which of the following is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site and recognized as one of the world's eight 'hottest hotspots' of biological diversity?

(A)

The Aravalli Range

(B)

The Western Ghats

(C)

The Thar Desert

(D)

The Rann of Kutch

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Q2.

In UPSC Civil Services / State PSCs (CSAT): India's Aditya-L1 solar observatory mission is positioned in a halo orbit around which gravitational equilibrium point?

(A)

Sun-Earth L2 Lagrange Point behind Earth's shadow

(B)

Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1 (L1) at approximately 1.5 million km from Earth

(C)

Earth-Moon L4 Lagrange Point

(D)

Geostationary circular orbit at 35,786 km

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2022 (589 questions)

Q1.

In UPSC Civil Services / State PSCs (Environment & Ecology): India's Aditya-L1 solar observatory mission is positioned in a halo orbit around which gravitational equilibrium point?

(A)

Earth-Moon L4 Lagrange Point

(B)

Sun-Earth L2 Lagrange Point behind Earth's shadow

(C)

Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1 (L1) at approximately 1.5 million km from Earth

(D)

Geostationary circular orbit at 35,786 km

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Q2.

In UPSC Civil Services / State PSCs (Art & Culture): What happens when the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) increases the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)?

(A)

The statutory fiscal deficit of the Central Government is immediately reduced

(B)

Commercial banks immediately expand consumer lending to increase profit margins

(C)

Commercial banks have less lendable liquidity, leading to contraction of credit and upward pressure on interest rates

(D)

The foreign exchange reserves of India increase proportionately

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2021 (570 questions)

Q1.

In UPSC Civil Services / State PSCs (Science & Technology): Which of the following is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site and recognized as one of the world's eight 'hottest hotspots' of biological diversity?

(A)

The Thar Desert

(B)

The Western Ghats

(C)

The Aravalli Range

(D)

The Rann of Kutch

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Q2.

In UPSC Civil Services / State PSCs (Science & Technology): Which of the following is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site and recognized as one of the world's eight 'hottest hotspots' of biological diversity?

(A)

The Rann of Kutch

(B)

The Aravalli Range

(C)

The Western Ghats

(D)

The Thar Desert

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2020 (601 questions)

Q1.

In UPSC Civil Services / State PSCs (Art & Culture): India's Aditya-L1 solar observatory mission is positioned in a halo orbit around which gravitational equilibrium point?

(A)

Sun-Earth L2 Lagrange Point behind Earth's shadow

(B)

Earth-Moon L4 Lagrange Point

(C)

Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1 (L1) at approximately 1.5 million km from Earth

(D)

Geostationary circular orbit at 35,786 km

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Q2.

In UPSC Civil Services / State PSCs (Environment & Ecology): What happens when the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) increases the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)?

(A)

The foreign exchange reserves of India increase proportionately

(B)

Commercial banks have less lendable liquidity, leading to contraction of credit and upward pressure on interest rates

(C)

Commercial banks immediately expand consumer lending to increase profit margins

(D)

The statutory fiscal deficit of the Central Government is immediately reduced

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2019 (585 questions)

Q1.

In UPSC Civil Services / State PSCs (CSAT): India's Aditya-L1 solar observatory mission is positioned in a halo orbit around which gravitational equilibrium point?

(A)

Earth-Moon L4 Lagrange Point

(B)

Geostationary circular orbit at 35,786 km

(C)

Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1 (L1) at approximately 1.5 million km from Earth

(D)

Sun-Earth L2 Lagrange Point behind Earth's shadow

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Q2.

In UPSC Civil Services / State PSCs (CSAT): Regarding the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), consider the following: CAG is appointed under Article 148 by the President. Which statement is correct?

(A)

CAG holds office during the pleasure of the Prime Minister

(B)

CAG can be removed from office only on like grounds and in like manner as a Judge of the Supreme Court

(C)

CAG is eligible for further employment under the Government of India upon retirement

(D)

CAG reports are audited privately by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs

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2018 (598 questions)

Q1.

In UPSC Civil Services / State PSCs (Geography): What happens when the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) increases the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)?

(A)

Commercial banks have less lendable liquidity, leading to contraction of credit and upward pressure on interest rates

(B)

The statutory fiscal deficit of the Central Government is immediately reduced

(C)

Commercial banks immediately expand consumer lending to increase profit margins

(D)

The foreign exchange reserves of India increase proportionately

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Q2.

In UPSC Civil Services / State PSCs (Geography): Which of the following is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site and recognized as one of the world's eight 'hottest hotspots' of biological diversity?

(A)

The Thar Desert

(B)

The Aravalli Range

(C)

The Rann of Kutch

(D)

The Western Ghats

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2017 (617 questions)

Q1.

In UPSC Civil Services / State PSCs (Current Affairs): Regarding the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), consider the following: CAG is appointed under Article 148 by the President. Which statement is correct?

(A)

CAG can be removed from office only on like grounds and in like manner as a Judge of the Supreme Court

(B)

CAG holds office during the pleasure of the Prime Minister

(C)

CAG is eligible for further employment under the Government of India upon retirement

(D)

CAG reports are audited privately by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs

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Q2.

In UPSC Civil Services / State PSCs (Science & Technology): Regarding the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), consider the following: CAG is appointed under Article 148 by the President. Which statement is correct?

(A)

CAG holds office during the pleasure of the Prime Minister

(B)

CAG is eligible for further employment under the Government of India upon retirement

(C)

CAG reports are audited privately by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs

(D)

CAG can be removed from office only on like grounds and in like manner as a Judge of the Supreme Court

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2016 (596 questions)

Q1.

In UPSC Civil Services / State PSCs (Indian Economy): Which of the following is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site and recognized as one of the world's eight 'hottest hotspots' of biological diversity?

(A)

The Thar Desert

(B)

The Western Ghats

(C)

The Aravalli Range

(D)

The Rann of Kutch

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Q2.

In UPSC Civil Services / State PSCs (Environment & Ecology): Regarding the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), consider the following: CAG is appointed under Article 148 by the President. Which statement is correct?

(A)

CAG reports are audited privately by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs

(B)

CAG holds office during the pleasure of the Prime Minister

(C)

CAG is eligible for further employment under the Government of India upon retirement

(D)

CAG can be removed from office only on like grounds and in like manner as a Judge of the Supreme Court

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2015 (560 questions)

Q1.

In UPSC Civil Services / State PSCs (Science & Technology): Regarding the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), consider the following: CAG is appointed under Article 148 by the President. Which statement is correct?

(A)

CAG reports are audited privately by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs

(B)

CAG can be removed from office only on like grounds and in like manner as a Judge of the Supreme Court

(C)

CAG is eligible for further employment under the Government of India upon retirement

(D)

CAG holds office during the pleasure of the Prime Minister

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Q2.

In UPSC Civil Services / State PSCs (General Science): Regarding the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), consider the following: CAG is appointed under Article 148 by the President. Which statement is correct?

(A)

CAG reports are audited privately by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs

(B)

CAG holds office during the pleasure of the Prime Minister

(C)

CAG can be removed from office only on like grounds and in like manner as a Judge of the Supreme Court

(D)

CAG is eligible for further employment under the Government of India upon retirement

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