The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination (CSE) is known for its rigorous testing of candidates’ knowledge across multiple disciplines. To excel, aspirants must have a strong grasp of General Knowledge (GK), including history, polity, geography, economy, science, and current affairs.
To help you assess your UPSC preparation, we’ve compiled 50+ tough GK quiz questions designed to challenge even the best aspirants. Are you ready to test your knowledge? Let’s begin! 🚀
📜 Round 1: Indian History & Freedom Struggle
1️⃣ Who was the first Indian to pass the Indian Civil Services Examination (ICS)?
2️⃣ Which Vedic text is considered the oldest?
3️⃣ Who introduced the Doctrine of Lapse in India?
4️⃣ What was the capital of the Chola dynasty?
5️⃣ The Pitt’s India Act (1784) was introduced under which British Prime Minister?
6️⃣ Who founded the Ghadar Party?
7️⃣ Which Mughal ruler was also known as Zinda Pir?
8️⃣ Who was the last ruler of the Maurya dynasty?
9️⃣ The First Round Table Conference was held in which year?
🔟 Who wrote A Nation in the Making?
📖 Round 2: Indian Polity & Constitution
1️⃣1️⃣ Which committee recommended the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?
1️⃣2️⃣ What is the minimum strength of a Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) in a state?
1️⃣3️⃣ Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
1️⃣4️⃣ Which part of the Constitution deals with Municipalities?
1️⃣5️⃣ What is the Quorum requirement in Parliament?
1️⃣6️⃣ The Vice President of India is elected by which method?
1️⃣7️⃣ Which article of the Indian Constitution grants special status to Nagaland?
1️⃣8️⃣ Who administers the oath of office to the President of India?
1️⃣9️⃣ What is the tenure of a Rajya Sabha MP?
2️⃣0️⃣ Which amendment introduced Right to Education (RTE) as a Fundamental Right?
🌍 Round 3: Geography & Environment
2️⃣1️⃣ Which is the largest saltwater lake in India?
2️⃣2️⃣ Which river is known as the Lifeline of Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat?
2️⃣3️⃣ Where is the Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve located?
2️⃣4️⃣ Which country has the highest number of active volcanoes?
2️⃣5️⃣ What is the only floating national park in the world?
2️⃣6️⃣ Where is the Barren Island volcano, India’s only active volcano, located?
2️⃣7️⃣ Which Indian state has the highest forest cover?
2️⃣8️⃣ Which Indian river originates from Rakas Lake near Mansarovar?
2️⃣9️⃣ Where is the Kaziranga National Park located?
3️⃣0️⃣ The Rohtang Pass connects which two regions of India?
💰 Round 4: Indian Economy & Current Affairs
3️⃣1️⃣ What is the full form of GVA in economic terms?
3️⃣2️⃣ Who presents the Union Budget in India?
3️⃣3️⃣ What is the largest exporting sector of India?
3️⃣4️⃣ What is the inflation target set by the RBI (±2%)?
3️⃣5️⃣ What does MSP stand for in Indian agriculture?
3️⃣6️⃣ What is the GST rate on gold in India?
3️⃣7️⃣ What is India’s rank in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Report 2024?
3️⃣8️⃣ What is the total number of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) in India?
3️⃣9️⃣ Which ministry releases the Index of Industrial Production (IIP)?
4️⃣0️⃣ What is the fiscal deficit target for India in Budget 2024?
🔬 Round 5: Science & Technology
4️⃣1️⃣ Who discovered the Raman Effect?
4️⃣2️⃣ What is the chemical name of Vitamin C?
4️⃣3️⃣ What is the full form of LIGO, which detects gravitational waves?
4️⃣4️⃣ Which Indian scientist invented the Fiber Optic Revolution?
4️⃣5️⃣ Which was India’s first nuclear reactor?
4️⃣6️⃣ What is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for global warming?
4️⃣7️⃣ Which mission aims to send Indian astronauts to space?
4️⃣8️⃣ What is the full form of SSLV in ISRO missions?
4️⃣9️⃣ Who is known as the Missile Man of India?
5️⃣0️⃣ What is the standard distance between Earth and the Moon?
🌏 Round 6: International Affairs & Organizations
5️⃣1️⃣ Where is the headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)?
5️⃣2️⃣ Which country recently joined the NATO alliance?
5️⃣3️⃣ What is the currency of the European Union (EU)?
5️⃣4️⃣ Which country hosts the G20 Summit 2025?
5️⃣5️⃣ Which Asian country has the highest Human Development Index (HDI) score?
5️⃣6️⃣ What is the full form of SAARC?
5️⃣7️⃣ Which international organization monitors climate change agreements?
5️⃣8️⃣ The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is associated with which country?
✅ Answer Key – Check Your Score!
📜 Indian History
1️⃣ Satyendranath Tagore
2️⃣ Rigveda
3️⃣ Lord Dalhousie
4️⃣ Thanjavur
5️⃣ William Pitt the Younger
6️⃣ Lala Har Dayal
7️⃣ Aurangzeb
8️⃣ Brihadratha
9️⃣ 1930
🔟 Surendranath Banerjee
📖 Indian Polity
1️⃣1️⃣ Pandit Nehru Committee
1️⃣2️⃣ 60 members
1️⃣3️⃣ President of India
1️⃣4️⃣ Part IXA
1️⃣5️⃣ 10% of total members
1️⃣6️⃣ Proportional Representation (Single Transferable Vote)
1️⃣7️⃣ Article 371A
1️⃣8️⃣ Chief Justice of India
1️⃣9️⃣ 6 years
2️⃣0️⃣ 86th Amendment Act, 2002
🌍 Geography
2️⃣1️⃣ Chilika Lake
2️⃣2️⃣ Narmada River
2️⃣3️⃣ Sikkim
2️⃣4️⃣ Indonesia
2️⃣5️⃣ Keibul Lamjao National Park
2️⃣6️⃣ Andaman & Nicobar Islands
2️⃣7️⃣ Madhya Pradesh
2️⃣8️⃣ Satluj River
2️⃣9️⃣ Assam
3️⃣0️⃣ Himachal Pradesh & Ladakh
💰 Indian Economy
3️⃣1️⃣ Gross Value Added
3️⃣2️⃣ Finance Minister of India
3️⃣3️⃣ IT & Software Services
3️⃣4️⃣ 4%
3️⃣5️⃣ Minimum Support Price
3️⃣6️⃣ 3%
3️⃣7️⃣ Check latest report
3️⃣8️⃣ 12 PSBs
3️⃣9️⃣ Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
4️⃣0️⃣ Check latest budget
🔬 Science & Technology
4️⃣1️⃣ C.V. Raman
4️⃣2️⃣ Ascorbic Acid
4️⃣3️⃣ Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory
4️⃣4️⃣ Narinder Singh Kapany
4️⃣5️⃣ Apsara
4️⃣6️⃣ Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
4️⃣7️⃣ Gaganyaan
4️⃣8️⃣ Small Satellite Launch Vehicle
4️⃣9️⃣ Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
5️⃣0️⃣ 384,400 km
🌏 International Affairs
5️⃣1️⃣ Vienna, Austria
5️⃣2️⃣ Finland
5️⃣3️⃣ Euro (€)
5️⃣4️⃣ Check latest update
5️⃣5️⃣ Singapore
5️⃣6️⃣ South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
5️⃣7️⃣ United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
5️⃣8️⃣ China
🏆 How Did You Score?
🔹 50+ Correct – UPSC Ready! 🎯
🔹 40-49 Correct – Excellent, Just Revise More! 💪
🔹 30-39 Correct – Good Effort! Keep Practicing! 📖
🔹 Below 30 – More Preparation Needed! Keep Learning! 🚀
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