Are you preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination or just love testing your General Knowledge (GK)? Here’s an ultimate UPSC GK quiz featuring questions from history, geography, polity, economy, science, and current affairs. Let’s see how many you can get right!
🔍 UPSC GK Quiz – Test Your Knowledge!
1. History & Indian Freedom Struggle
Q1: Who was the Viceroy of India when the Quit India Movement was launched in 1942?
A) Lord Linlithgow
B) Lord Mountbatten
C) Lord Wavell
D) Lord Irwin
✅ Answer: A) Lord Linlithgow
📌 Lord Linlithgow was the longest-serving Viceroy of India and oversaw the Quit India Movement.
Q2: The famous “Dandi March” was part of which movement?
A) Civil Disobedience Movement
B) Non-Cooperation Movement
C) Quit India Movement
D) Swadeshi Movement
✅ Answer: A) Civil Disobedience Movement
📌 Mahatma Gandhi led the Dandi March in 1930 to protest against the British salt monopoly.
2. Geography & Environment
Q3: Which is the only active volcano in India?
A) Barren Island
B) Narcondam Island
C) Deccan Traps
D) Lakshadweep Islands
✅ Answer: A) Barren Island
📌 Barren Island, located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is the only active volcano in India.
Q4: The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian states?
A) 6
B) 7
C) 8
D) 9
✅ Answer: C) 8
📌 The Tropic of Cancer passes through Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram.
3. Indian Polity & Governance
Q5: The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) in the Indian Constitution are inspired by the constitution of which country?
A) USA
B) Ireland
C) UK
D) France
✅ Answer: B) Ireland
📌 DPSPs are non-justiciable principles guiding the government in policy-making, inspired by Ireland’s Constitution.
Q6: Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Equality?
A) Article 12
B) Article 14
C) Article 19
D) Article 21
✅ Answer: B) Article 14
📌 Article 14 guarantees the Right to Equality, ensuring equal treatment before the law for all citizens.
4. Indian Economy & Banking
Q7: What is the minimum age requirement to become the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
A) 50 years
B) 35 years
C) No minimum age
D) 40 years
✅ Answer: C) No minimum age
📌 There is no official minimum age requirement for the RBI Governor, but the individual must have experience in finance, banking, or economics.
Q8: The term “GDP Deflator” is used in which context?
A) Inflation Measurement
B) Fiscal Deficit Calculation
C) Exchange Rate Determination
D) Money Supply Control
✅ Answer: A) Inflation Measurement
📌 The GDP Deflator measures price inflation by comparing the current GDP to the base year’s GDP.
5. Science & Technology
Q9: What is the primary fuel used in nuclear reactors in India?
A) Plutonium-239
B) Uranium-235
C) Thorium-232
D) Deuterium
✅ Answer: B) Uranium-235
📌 Uranium-235 is commonly used in India’s Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs).
Q10: Which Indian space mission aims to explore Venus?
A) Chandrayaan-3
B) Shukrayaan-1
C) Aditya-L1
D) Mangalyaan-2
✅ Answer: B) Shukrayaan-1
📌 ISRO’s Shukrayaan-1 mission will study Venus’ atmosphere and surface conditions.
6. Current Affairs & International Relations
Q11: Which country recently became the 31st member of NATO?
A) Ukraine
B) Sweden
C) Finland
D) Georgia
✅ Answer: C) Finland
📌 Finland joined NATO in 2023, strengthening its defense ties with Western nations.
Q12: The ‘G20 Summit 2023’ was hosted in which Indian city?
A) Mumbai
B) New Delhi
C) Bengaluru
D) Hyderabad
✅ Answer: B) New Delhi
📌 India hosted the G20 Summit in New Delhi, focusing on economic growth, sustainability, and global cooperation.
📝 FAQ – UPSC GK & Quiz Preparation
Q1: Why is General Knowledge important for UPSC?
General Knowledge is crucial for UPSC Prelims, Mains, and the Interview, covering history, geography, polity, economy, science, and current affairs.
Q2: How can I improve my GK for UPSC?
- Read The Hindu and Indian Express daily.
- Follow PIB (Press Information Bureau) and Yojana Magazine.
- Take daily quizzes and mock tests.
- Revise NCERT textbooks and standard UPSC books.
Q3: How many GK questions appear in UPSC Prelims?
Around 15-25 questions in General Studies (GS) Paper 1 come from GK and current affairs.
Q4: What are the best sources for UPSC GK?
- Newspapers: The Hindu, Indian Express
- Magazines: Yojana, Kurukshetra
- Reports: Economic Survey, Budget, India Yearbook
- Mock Tests: UPSC quiz platforms, NCERT-based tests
Q5: How can I retain GK information better?
- Use mnemonics and mind maps
- Revise through flashcards and quizzes
- Discuss topics in study groups
- Follow a structured study plan
How Many Answers Did You Get Right?
The UPSC exam requires a strong grasp of General Knowledge and current affairs. Regular quizzes, newspaper reading, and revision will help aspirants stay ahead in the competition.
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