Preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) requires a strong grasp of General Knowledge (GK), covering topics like history, polity, geography, economy, science, and current affairs. This 50+ question UPSC GK quiz is designed to help you assess your preparation and strengthen your knowledge base.
Whether you’re preparing for Prelims, Mains, or Interview, this quiz will test your knowledge and boost your confidence. Let’s begin! 🚀
📜 Round 1: Indian History & Freedom Struggle
1️⃣ Who was the first Governor-General of India?
2️⃣ Who founded the Arya Samaj?
3️⃣ Which movement was started by Mahatma Gandhi in 1942?
4️⃣ What was the capital of the Mughal Empire before Delhi?
5️⃣ Which act introduced separate electorates for Muslims in India?
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 the Article 370 of the Indian Constitution related to?
1️⃣2️⃣ Which part of the Constitution includes the 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!
📜 Indian History & Freedom Struggle
1️⃣ Lord William Bentinck
2️⃣ Swami Dayanand Saraswati
3️⃣ Quit India Movement
4️⃣ Agra
5️⃣ Morley-Minto Reforms (1909)
6️⃣ Jawaharlal Nehru
7️⃣ Marathas vs. Ahmad Shah Abdali
8️⃣ Lord Mountbatten
9️⃣ Constitutional reforms for India
🔟 Dadabhai Naoroji
📖 Indian Polity & Constitution
1️⃣1️⃣ Jammu & Kashmir’s special status (repealed in 2019)
1️⃣2️⃣ Part III
1️⃣3️⃣ 552
1️⃣4️⃣ Vice President of India
1️⃣5️⃣ 42nd Amendment Act
1️⃣6️⃣ 5 years
1️⃣7️⃣ The Governor
1️⃣8️⃣ Article 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 Tropical Monsoon
2️⃣8️⃣ Kangchenjunga
2️⃣9️⃣ Shillong
3️⃣0️⃣ Siachen Glacier
💰 Indian Economy & Current Affairs
3️⃣1️⃣ Gross Domestic Product
3️⃣2️⃣ Nirmala Sitharaman
3️⃣3️⃣ 2011-12
3️⃣4️⃣ Ministry of Finance
3️⃣5️⃣ Varies (Check latest update)
3️⃣6️⃣ National Institution for Transforming India
3️⃣7️⃣ Varies (Check latest update)
3️⃣8️⃣ Services sector
3️⃣9️⃣ Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management
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 Work! Keep Going!
🔹 30-39 Correct – Good! Need More Practice!
🔹 Below 30 – Keep Studying! You Can Do It!
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