The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the toughest and most prestigious exams in India. A strong grasp of General Knowledge (GK) is essential for success in both Prelims and Mains. From Indian history, polity, geography, economy, science, current affairs, and international relations, GK plays a vital role in shaping a candidate’s score.
To help you in your UPSC preparation, we have compiled 50+ essential GK questions that every aspirant must know. Test your knowledge and check your UPSC readiness! 🚀
📜 Round 1: Indian History & Freedom Struggle
1️⃣ Who was the first Governor-General of India?
2️⃣ Which movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1942?
3️⃣ Who wrote the book Discovery of India?
4️⃣ What was the capital of the Mughal Empire before Delhi?
5️⃣ The Morley-Minto Reforms (1909) introduced which key provision?
6️⃣ Who led the Khilafat Movement in India?
7️⃣ The Battle of Buxar (1764) 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 Iron Man of India?
📖 Round 2: Indian Polity & Constitution
1️⃣1️⃣ What does Article 370 deal with?
1️⃣2️⃣ Which part of the Indian Constitution contains Fundamental Rights?
1️⃣3️⃣ What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha?
1️⃣4️⃣ Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
1️⃣5️⃣ Which amendment is called the Mini-Constitution?
1️⃣6️⃣ What is the tenure of the Governor of a state?
1️⃣7️⃣ Who appoints the Chief Minister of a state?
1️⃣8️⃣ Which article provides Emergency Powers to the President?
1️⃣9️⃣ What does the anti-defection law fall 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 is the highest mountain peak in India?
2️⃣8️⃣ Which Indian city is known as the Scotland of the East?
2️⃣9️⃣ What is the largest desert in India?
3️⃣0️⃣ What is the longest river 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 Which organization publishes the Economic Survey of India?
3️⃣4️⃣ What is the base year for GDP calculation in India?
3️⃣5️⃣ Which is the largest public sector bank in India?
3️⃣6️⃣ What is the full form of NITI Aayog?
3️⃣7️⃣ What does the FRBM Act stand for?
3️⃣8️⃣ Which sector contributes the most to India’s GDP?
3️⃣9️⃣ What is the current repo rate in India?
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!
📜 Indian History & Freedom Struggle
1️⃣ Lord William Bentinck
2️⃣ Quit India Movement
3️⃣ Jawaharlal Nehru
4️⃣ Agra
5️⃣ Separate electorates for Muslims
6️⃣ Maulana Mohammad Ali & Shaukat Ali
7️⃣ British East India Company vs. Indian Nawabs
8️⃣ Lord Mountbatten
9️⃣ Constitutional reforms for India
🔟 Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
📖 Indian Polity & Constitution
1️⃣1️⃣ Jammu & Kashmir’s special status (removed in 2019)
1️⃣2️⃣ Part III
1️⃣3️⃣ 552
1️⃣4️⃣ Vice President of India
1️⃣5️⃣ 42nd Amendment Act
1️⃣6️⃣ 5 years
1️⃣7️⃣ The Governor
1️⃣8️⃣ Articles 352, 356, 360
1️⃣9️⃣ Tenth Schedule
2️⃣0️⃣ 30 years
🌍 Geography & Environment
2️⃣1️⃣ Rajasthan
2️⃣2️⃣ Indira Point
2️⃣3️⃣ Godavari
2️⃣4️⃣ Assam
2️⃣5️⃣ Wular Lake
2️⃣6️⃣ 8 states
2️⃣7️⃣ Kangchenjunga
2️⃣8️⃣ Shillong
2️⃣9️⃣ Thar Desert
3️⃣0️⃣ Ganga
💰 Indian Economy & Current Affairs
3️⃣1️⃣ Gross Domestic Product
3️⃣2️⃣ Nirmala Sitharaman
3️⃣3️⃣ Ministry of Finance
3️⃣4️⃣ 2011-12
3️⃣5️⃣ State Bank of India
3️⃣6️⃣ National Institution for Transforming India
3️⃣7️⃣ Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management
3️⃣8️⃣ Services sector
3️⃣9️⃣ Check latest update
4️⃣0️⃣ 10 years
🔬 Science & Technology
4️⃣1️⃣ Dr. Vikram Sarabhai
4️⃣2️⃣ Indian Space Research Organisation
4️⃣3️⃣ Aryabhata
4️⃣4️⃣ Au
4️⃣5️⃣ Ohm
4️⃣6️⃣ Nitrogen
4️⃣7️⃣ Deoxyribonucleic Acid
4️⃣8️⃣ Gaganyaan
4️⃣9️⃣ Albert Einstein
5️⃣0️⃣ 299,792 km/s
🌏 International Affairs
5️⃣1️⃣ The Hague, Netherlands
5️⃣2️⃣ UAE, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia (2023)
5️⃣3️⃣ United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
5️⃣4️⃣ Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
5️⃣5️⃣ Concern Worldwide & Welthungerhilfe
5️⃣6️⃣ Geneva, Switzerland
5️⃣7️⃣ António Guterres
5️⃣8️⃣ Paris Agreement
5️⃣9️⃣ Jerusalem
6️⃣0️⃣ United States
🏆 How Did You Score?
🔹 50+ Correct – UPSC Ready! 🎯
🔹 40-49 Correct – Great Job! Keep Pushing! 💪
🔹 30-39 Correct – Good Start! More Practice Needed! 📖
🔹 Below 30 – Keep Learning! You Got This! 🚀
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