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UPSC General Studies Practice Quiz

Revise important general studies areas through UPSC-oriented practice questions covering history, polity, geography, economy and more.

25 Questions
30 min Duration
40% To pass
1.00 Marks / correct

Instructions

  • This quiz has 25 questions.
  • You have 30 minutes. The quiz submits automatically when time runs out.
  • You need 40% to pass.
  • There is no negative marking.
  • You can mark questions for review and return to them before submitting.
  • Correct answers and explanations are shown after you submit.

Sample Questions & Answers

A preview of 12 questions from this quiz, each with the correct answer and a written explanation. Attempt the full, timed quiz to be scored and earn XP.

  1. Question 1

    The basic-structure doctrine was established in:

    • Minerva Mills case only
    • Maneka Gandhi case
    • Golaknath case
    • Kesavananda Bharati case Correct answer
    Explanation: The 1973 Kesavananda Bharati judgment established the basic-structure limitation.
  2. Question 2

    Which body recommends tax devolution between Union and States?

    • UPSC
    • Finance Commission Correct answer
    • Election Commission
    • CAG
    Explanation: Article 280 provides for the Finance Commission and its recommendations.
  3. Question 3

    Fundamental Duties were added by the:

    • 44th Amendment
    • 42nd Amendment Correct answer
    • 73rd Amendment
    • 86th Amendment
    Explanation: The 42nd Amendment added Fundamental Duties in 1976.
  4. Question 4

    Directive Principles were inspired mainly by the Constitution of:

    • Canada
    • Ireland Correct answer
    • Australia
    • USA
    Explanation: The Directive Principles idea was influenced by Ireland.
  5. Question 5

    Which is an antecedent Himalayan river?

    • Luni
    • Sabarmati
    • Indus Correct answer
    • Mahi
    Explanation: The Indus is an example of an antecedent Himalayan river.
  6. Question 6

    Demographic dividend refers to:

    • urbanization only
    • migration only
    • economic potential from a large working-age population Correct answer
    • population decline only
    Explanation: A favorable working-age share can create a demographic dividend if supported by jobs and human capital.
  7. Question 7

    The Ramsar Convention concerns:

    • trade tariffs
    • mountain roads
    • wetlands Correct answer
    • deserts
    Explanation: Ramsar is an international framework for wetland conservation and wise use.
  8. Question 8

    A social audit primarily promotes:

    • monetary policy
    • transparency and community accountability Correct answer
    • stock trading
    • passport issuance
    Explanation: Social audits enable community scrutiny of programme implementation and expenditure.
  9. Question 9

    Which institution is the final constitutional court of India?

    • NITI Aayog
    • Supreme Court Correct answer
    • Parliament
    • Finance Commission
    Explanation: The Supreme Court is the apex judicial body and interprets the Constitution.
  10. Question 10

    A delta is formed mainly by:

    • glacial erosion
    • wind abrasion only
    • earthquake waves
    • river deposition at a river mouth Correct answer
    Explanation: Deltas form where river sediment accumulates near a river mouth.
  11. Question 11

    Fiscal deficit broadly represents:

    • rise in tax rates
    • excess exports over imports
    • fall in money supply
    • excess of government expenditure over receipts excluding borrowings Correct answer
    Explanation: Fiscal deficit indicates the government's borrowing requirement before financing through borrowings.
  12. Question 12

    Rule of law implies:

    • courts cannot review actions
    • officials are exempt from law
    • laws are optional
    • no person is above the law Correct answer
    Explanation: Rule of law emphasizes legal equality and government under established law.

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