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UPSC Prelims Indian Polity, History & Geography Questions
Practise indian polity, history & geography (general awareness) for the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination: 10 multiple-choice questions, each with the correct answer and a worked explanation. Click an option to check it, or “New questions” for another set.
Indian Polity, History & Geography practice
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Q1.The headquarters of the Reserve Bank of India is in:
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Answer: D — Mumbai
The RBI has been headquartered in Mumbai since 1937.
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Q2.The Chipko Movement was primarily concerned with:
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Answer: D — Protection of trees
Villagers hugged trees to stop logging in the Garhwal Himalayas (1970s).
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Q3.Money Bills can be introduced only in:
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Answer: B — Lok Sabha
Under Article 109, a Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha.
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Q4.Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?
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Answer: C — President
The President appoints the Chief Justice under Article 124.
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Q5.Under Article 81, the maximum number of Lok Sabha members chosen from the States is:
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Answer: B — 530
Article 81 allows up to 530 members from the States and up to 20 from the Union Territories.
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Q6.Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
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Answer: B — Vice-President
The Vice-President is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (Article 64).
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Q7.Lothal, a Harappan site with a dockyard, is in present-day:
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Answer: A — Gujarat
Lothal is in Gujarat.
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Q8.The ‘Basic Structure’ doctrine was laid down in which case?
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Answer: D — Kesavananda Bharati (1973)
Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973) held Parliament cannot alter the basic structure.
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Q9.Which Article of the Constitution abolishes untouchability?
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Answer: C — Article 17
Article 17 abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice.
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Q10.Fundamental Rights are contained in which Part of the Constitution?
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Answer: C — Part III
Part III (Articles 12–35) lists the Fundamental Rights.
How to approach indian polity, history & geography questions
Anchor facts to the Constitution’s Parts and key Articles (III Fundamental Rights, IV DPSP, 32, 352, 356, 360) and build timelines for the freedom struggle. Pair each place with its state on a map.
About UPSC Prelims
UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination — conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The first stage of India’s civil services recruitment, with a General Studies paper and the qualifying CSAT aptitude paper.
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UPSC Prelims practice topics
| Topic | Section | Question source |
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| Indian Polity, History & Geography | General awareness | Question bank |
| Economy & Banking Awareness | General awareness | Question bank |
| World General Knowledge | General awareness | Question bank |
| Biology | Science | Question bank |
| Logical Reasoning | Reasoning | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Percentages | Quantitative aptitude | Calculated (new numbers every set) |