The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the toughest competitive exams in India, requiring extensive knowledge across multiple subjects. General Knowledge (GK) plays a crucial role in both the Prelims (General Studies Paper 1) and Mains (GS Papers and Essay Writing).
To help you prepare, we’ve compiled 50+ must-know GK questions covering Indian history, polity, geography, economy, science, current affairs, and international relations. Challenge yourself and check how many you can answer correctly! 🚀
📜 Round 1: Indian History & Freedom Struggle
1️⃣ Who was the first Governor-General of India?
2️⃣ Name the founder of Arya Samaj.
3️⃣ Which movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1942?
4️⃣ What was the capital of the Mughal Empire before Delhi?
5️⃣ The Morley-Minto Reforms (1909) introduced which key provision?
6️⃣ Who wrote the book Discovery of India?
7️⃣ The Battle of Panipat (1761) was fought between which two powers?
8️⃣ Who was the last Viceroy of India?
9️⃣ What was the main objective of the Simon Commission?
🔟 Who is known as the Grand Old Man of India?
📖 Round 2: Indian Polity & Constitution
1️⃣1️⃣ What is Article 370 related to?
1️⃣2️⃣ Which part of the Constitution includes Fundamental Rights?
1️⃣3️⃣ What is the maximum number of members in the Lok Sabha?
1️⃣4️⃣ Who is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
1️⃣5️⃣ Which amendment is known as the Mini-Constitution?
1️⃣6️⃣ What is the tenure of the Governor of an Indian state?
1️⃣7️⃣ Who appoints the Chief Minister of a state?
1️⃣8️⃣ Which article provides Emergency Powers to the President?
1️⃣9️⃣ What is the anti-defection law under?
2️⃣0️⃣ What is the minimum age to become a Rajya Sabha member?
🌍 Round 3: Geography & Environment
2️⃣1️⃣ Which is the largest state in India by area?
2️⃣2️⃣ What is the southernmost point of India?
2️⃣3️⃣ Which river is called the Ganga of the South?
2️⃣4️⃣ Where is the Kaziranga National Park located?
2️⃣5️⃣ What is the largest freshwater lake in India?
2️⃣6️⃣ The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian states?
2️⃣7️⃣ What type of climate does India have?
2️⃣8️⃣ What is the highest mountain peak in India?
2️⃣9️⃣ Which Indian city is known as the Scotland of the East?
3️⃣0️⃣ Which is the longest glacier in India?
💰 Round 4: Indian Economy & Current Affairs
3️⃣1️⃣ What is the full form of GDP?
3️⃣2️⃣ Who is the current Finance Minister of India?
3️⃣3️⃣ What is the base year for GDP calculation in India?
3️⃣4️⃣ Which organization publishes the Economic Survey of India?
3️⃣5️⃣ What is the current repo rate in India?
3️⃣6️⃣ What is the full form of NITI Aayog?
3️⃣7️⃣ What is India’s rank in the Global Innovation Index 2024?
3️⃣8️⃣ Which sector contributes the most to India’s GDP?
3️⃣9️⃣ What does FRBM Act stand for?
4️⃣0️⃣ What is the minimum age to open a Jan Dhan account?
🔬 Round 5: Science & Technology
4️⃣1️⃣ Who is known as the Father of the Indian Space Program?
4️⃣2️⃣ What is the full form of ISRO?
4️⃣3️⃣ What was India’s first satellite?
4️⃣4️⃣ What is the chemical symbol for gold?
4️⃣5️⃣ What is the unit of electrical resistance?
4️⃣6️⃣ Which gas is most abundant in the Earth’s atmosphere?
4️⃣7️⃣ What is the full form of DNA?
4️⃣8️⃣ What is the name of India’s human spaceflight mission?
4️⃣9️⃣ Who developed the Theory of Relativity?
5️⃣0️⃣ What is the speed of light in a vacuum?
🌏 Round 6: International Affairs & Organizations
5️⃣1️⃣ Where is the International Court of Justice (ICJ) located?
5️⃣2️⃣ Which country recently joined BRICS?
5️⃣3️⃣ What is the full form of UNESCO?
5️⃣4️⃣ What does OECD stand for?
5️⃣5️⃣ Which organization releases the Global Hunger Index?
5️⃣6️⃣ Where is the World Health Organization (WHO) headquartered?
5️⃣7️⃣ Who is the current UN Secretary-General?
5️⃣8️⃣ Which international agreement aims to control climate change?
5️⃣9️⃣ What is the capital of Israel?
6️⃣0️⃣ Which country has the largest economy in the world?
✅ Quiz Answers – Check Your Score!
🔹 50+ Correct – UPSC Ready! 🏆
🔹 40-49 Correct – Great Work! Keep Going!
🔹 30-39 Correct – Good! Need More Practice!
🔹 Below 30 – Keep Studying! You Can Do It!
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