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UPSC Prelims Mock Test
A timed 25-question mock for the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination covering indian polity, history & geography, economy & banking awareness, world general knowledge, biology, logical reasoning, percentages. Answer, submit and review every question with its explanation; set negative marking to match your exam’s current scheme.
UPSC Prelims mock test
25 questions · 1 mark each · the timer starts with your first answer and the test submits itself when time runs out.
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Q1.Indian Polity, History & GeographyThe Directive Principles of State Policy were borrowed from the constitution of:
Answer: C — Ireland
The DPSPs (Part IV) were inspired by the Irish Constitution.
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Q2.Economy & Banking AwarenessUPI in India stands for:
Answer: C — Unified Payments Interface
UPI, run by NPCI, enables instant bank-to-bank payments.
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Q3.World General KnowledgeThe Berlin Wall fell in:
Answer: C — 1989
It fell on 9 November 1989.
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Q4.BiologyBile is produced by the:
Answer: B — Liver
Bile is made in the liver and stored in the gall bladder.
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Q5.Logical ReasoningWhich number is the odd one out: 13, 21, 55, 69?
Answer: C — 13
55, 69, 21 are composite; 13 is prime.
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Q6.PercentagesTwo successive discounts of 30% and 20% are equivalent to a single discount of:
Answer: B — 44%
Net discount = a + b − ab/100 = 30 + 20 − 30×20/100 = 44%.
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Q7.Indian Polity, History & GeographyWho was the first Governor-General of independent India?
Answer: A — Lord Mountbatten
Lord Mountbatten was the first; C. Rajagopalachari was the first (and only) Indian Governor-General.
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Q8.Economy & Banking AwarenessWhat does GDP stand for?
Answer: C — Gross Domestic Product
GDP measures the market value of final goods and services produced within a country.
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Q9.World General KnowledgeThe Renaissance began in:
Answer: C — Italy
It began in Italy (notably Florence) in the 14th century.
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Q10.BiologyXylem in plants transports:
Answer: A — Water and minerals
Xylem carries water and minerals upward; phloem carries food.
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Q11.Logical ReasoningWhich number is the odd one out: 33, 37, 59, 61?
Answer: C — 33
61, 59, 37 are prime; 33 is composite (33 = 3 × 11).
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Q12.PercentagesTwo successive discounts of 20% and 10% are equivalent to a single discount of:
Answer: B — 28%
Net discount = a + b − ab/100 = 20 + 10 − 20×10/100 = 28%.
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Q13.Indian Polity, History & GeographyWho is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
Answer: B — Vice-President
The Vice-President is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (Article 64).
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Q14.Economy & Banking AwarenessThe repo rate is the rate at which:
Answer: C — The central bank lends to commercial banks
Repo is the rate at which the central bank lends short-term funds to banks against securities.
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Q15.World General KnowledgeThe Olympic Games originated in ancient:
Answer: D — Greece
They began at Olympia, Greece, traditionally in 776 BCE.
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Q16.BiologyIn humans, the sex of a child is determined by the chromosome from the:
Answer: B — Father
The father contributes either an X or a Y chromosome.
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Q17.Logical ReasoningWhat day of the week was 14 January 1993?
Answer: D — Thursday
Using odd days (or Zeller’s rule), 14 January 1993 falls on a Thursday.
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Q18.PercentagesWhat is 35% of 240?
Answer: C — 84
35% of 240 = 35/100 × 240 = 84.
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Q19.Indian Polity, History & GeographyWhich Article of the Constitution abolishes untouchability?
Answer: A — Article 17
Article 17 abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice.
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Q20.Economy & Banking AwarenessMonetary policy is formulated in India by the:
Answer: C — Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of RBI
The six-member MPC sets the policy repo rate.
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Q21.World General KnowledgeWhich is the largest ocean on Earth?
Answer: B — Pacific
The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean.
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Q22.BiologyAntibiotics are effective against:
Answer: D — Bacteria
Antibiotics target bacteria, not viruses.
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Q23.Logical ReasoningIf FISH is coded as GJTI, how is DOG coded?
Answer: B — EPH
Each letter moves 1 place forward in the alphabet (FISH → GJTI), so DOG → EPH.
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Q24.PercentagesWhat is 85% of 340?
Answer: D — 289
85% of 340 = 85/100 × 340 = 289.
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Q25.Indian Polity, History & GeographyThe Panchayati Raj system was given constitutional status by the:
Answer: B — 73rd Amendment
The 73rd Amendment (1992) added Part IX on Panchayats.
How the mock test works
- The timer starts with your first answer; the test submits itself when time runs out.
- Choose the negative marking that matches your exam (many Indian exams deduct ¼ or ⅓ of a mark — check the official notification).
- After submitting you get your score, accuracy, time taken and a topic-wise breakdown, then every explanation.
- “New mock test” builds another paper — calculation questions get new numbers.
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.
Original practice questions written for this site in the style and difficulty of each exam’s syllabus. They are not past papers and the site is not affiliated with any exam body. Exam patterns, marking schemes and syllabi change — always check the latest official notification.
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) |