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UPSC Prelims PYQ – 15 Previous Year Questions
5 October 2026 • Authentic UPSC CSE Prelims Questions with Explanations
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Q1
The object of the Butler Committee of 1927 was to:
Correct Answer: D
The Butler Committee examined the relationship between the paramount power and the princely States.
Q2
The term “Domestic Content Requirement” is sometimes seen in the news with reference to:
Correct Answer: A
Q3
Consider the following statements:
1. Nuclear Security Summits are periodically held under the aegis of the United Nations.
2. The International Panel on Fissile Materials is an organ of the IAEA.
2. The International Panel on Fissile Materials is an organ of the IAEA.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Q4
Who among the following can join the National Pension System?
Correct Answer: C
Q5
With reference to river Teesta, consider the following statements:
1. Its source is the same as that of Brahmaputra but it flows through Sikkim.
2. River Rangeet originates in Sikkim and is a tributary of Teesta.
3. Teesta flows into the Bay of Bengal on the India-Bangladesh border.
2. River Rangeet originates in Sikkim and is a tributary of Teesta.
3. Teesta flows into the Bay of Bengal on the India-Bangladesh border.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer: B — 2 only
Q6
Consider the following statements:
1. In tropical regions, Zika virus disease is transmitted by the same mosquito that transmits dengue.
2. Sexual transmission of Zika virus disease is possible.
2. Sexual transmission of Zika virus disease is possible.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Q7
Consider the following statements:
1. The Standard Mark of BIS is mandatory for automotive tyres and tubes.
2. AGMARK is a quality certification mark issued by the Food and Agriculture Organization.
2. AGMARK is a quality certification mark issued by the Food and Agriculture Organization.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer: A — 1 only
AGMARK is an Indian agricultural produce grading and certification system, not an FAO mark.
Q8
What is/are the advantage/advantages of implementing the National Agriculture Market scheme?
1. It is a pan-India electronic trading portal for agricultural commodities.
2. It provides farmers access to a nationwide market with prices commensurate with the quality of produce.
2. It provides farmers access to a nationwide market with prices commensurate with the quality of produce.
Select the correct answer:
Correct Answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Q9
With reference to the National Intellectual Property Rights Policy, consider the following statements:
1. It reiterates India's commitment to the Doha Development Agenda and the TRIPS Agreement.
2. The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion is the nodal agency for regulating intellectual property rights in India.
2. The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion is the nodal agency for regulating intellectual property rights in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Q10
According to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which of the following animals cannot be hunted except under provisions provided by law?
1. Gharial
2. Indian wild ass
3. Wild buffalo
2. Indian wild ass
3. Wild buffalo
Select the correct answer:
Correct Answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
Q11
Which of the following statements is/are true of the Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen?
1. A legislative process has been provided to enforce these duties.
2. They are correlative to legal duties.
2. They are correlative to legal duties.
Select the correct answer:
Correct Answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Q12
Consider the following pairs:
1. Radhakanta Deb — First President of the British Indian Association
2. Gazulu Lakshminarasu Chetty — Founder of the Madras Mahajana Sabha
3. Surendranath Banerjee — Founder of the Indian Association
2. Gazulu Lakshminarasu Chetty — Founder of the Madras Mahajana Sabha
3. Surendranath Banerjee — Founder of the Indian Association
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
Correct Answer: B — 1 and 3 only
Q13
Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?
Correct Answer: B — Economic liberty
Q14
With reference to the Quality Council of India, consider the following statements:
1. QCI was set up jointly by the Government of India and Indian industry.
2. The Chairman of QCI is appointed by the Prime Minister on recommendations of industry to the Government.
2. The Chairman of QCI is appointed by the Prime Minister on recommendations of industry to the Government.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct Answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Q15
What is the purpose of setting up Small Finance Banks in India?
1. To supply credit to small business units
2. To supply credit to small and marginal farmers
3. To encourage young entrepreneurs to set up business particularly in rural areas
2. To supply credit to small and marginal farmers
3. To encourage young entrepreneurs to set up business particularly in rural areas
Select the correct answer:
Correct Answer: A — 1 and 2 only
Quick Answer Key
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All 15 questions are from UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2017, General Studies Paper I.
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