Q1.
Who is the chairperson of the UPSC?
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(A)
The President of India
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(B)
The Prime Minister of India
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(C)
The Vice-President of India
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(D)
The Chairman of the UPSC
Ans: (D) - The Chairman of the UPSC
Q2.
What is the term of office for a member of the UPSC?
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(A)
5 years
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(B)
6 years
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(C)
10 years
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(D)
Until the age of 65
Ans: (D) - Until the age of 65
Q3.
Who is the head of the Indian civil services?
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(A)
Cabinet Secretary
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(B)
Home Secretary
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(C)
Foreign Secretary
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(D)
Prime Minister
Ans: (A) - Cabinet Secretary
Q4.
What is the name of the exam conducted by the UPSC to recruit candidates for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS)?
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(A)
Civil Services Examination (CSE)
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(B)
Indian Forest Service Examination (IFSE)
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(C)
Indian Police Service Examination (IPSE)
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(D)
Indian Revenue Service Examination (IRSE)
Ans: (A) - Civil Services Examination (CSE)
Q5.
Which of the following is a key function of the UPSC?
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(A)
To advise the government on policy matters
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(B)
To conduct exams for civil services recruitment
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(C)
To investigate cases of corruption
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(D)
To prosecute cases in court
Ans: (B) - To conduct exams for civil services recruitment
Q6.
What is the minimum age requirement to appear for the Civil Services Examination (CSE)?
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(A)
18 years
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(B)
21 years
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(C)
25 years
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(D)
30 years
Q7.
What is the name of the document that outlines the principles and values of the Indian Constitution?
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(A)
The Preamble
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(B)
The Directive Principles of State Policy
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(C)
The Fundamental Rights
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(D)
The Fundamental Duties
Q8.
Which of the following is a key aspect of the Indian federal system?
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(A)
A strong center with weak states
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(B)
A weak center with strong states
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(C)
A balance of power between the center and states
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(D)
A unitary system with no states
Ans: (C) - A balance of power between the center and states
Q9.
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the right to freedom of speech and expression?
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(A)
Article 14
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(B)
Article 19
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(C)
Article 21
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(D)
Article 25
Q10.
Who is the head of the Indian Police Service (IPS)?
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(A)
The Director-General of Police
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(B)
The Inspector-General of Police
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(C)
The Superintendent of Police
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(D)
The Commissioner of Police
Ans: (A) - The Director-General of Police
Q11.
Which of the following is a key feature of the Indian Constitution?
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(A)
Federal system with a weak center
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(B)
Parliamentary system with a strong prime minister
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(C)
Presidential system with a directly elected president
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(D)
Unitary system with a strong central government
Ans: (B) - Parliamentary system with a strong prime minister
Q12.
Which of the following is a key aspect of the Indian parliamentary system?
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(A)
A presidential system with a directly elected president
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(B)
A parliamentary system with a prime minister as head of government
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(C)
A federal system with a strong center
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(D)
A unitary system with no states
Ans: (B) - A parliamentary system with a prime minister as head of government
Q13.
What is the term of office for a member of the Indian Parliament?
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(A)
3 years
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(B)
5 years
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(C)
6 years
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(D)
10 years
Q14.
What is the name of the exam conducted by the UPSC to recruit candidates for the Indian Foreign Service (IFS)?
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(A)
Civil Services Examination (CSE)
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(B)
Indian Foreign Service Examination (IFSE)
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(C)
Indian Police Service Examination (IPSE)
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(D)
Indian Revenue Service Examination (IRSE)
Ans: (A) - Civil Services Examination (CSE)
Q15.
Which of the following is a key principle of the Indian Constitution?
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(A)
Socialism
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(B)
Secularism
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(C)
Federalism
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(D)
All of the above
Ans: (D) - All of the above
Q16.
What is the primary objective of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)?
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(A)
To conduct elections in India
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(B)
To appoint judges to the Supreme Court
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(C)
To recruit candidates for civil services
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(D)
To formulate national policies
Ans: (C) - To recruit candidates for civil services
Q17.
What is the name of the article that deals with the right to equality in the Indian Constitution?
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(A)
Article 14
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(B)
Article 15
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(C)
Article 16
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(D)
Article 17
Q18.
What is the minimum educational qualification required to appear for the Civil Services Examination (CSE)?
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(A)
10th standard
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(B)
12th standard
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(C)
Graduation
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(D)
Post-graduation
Q19.
Who is the head of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS)?
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(A)
The Cabinet Secretary
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(B)
The Home Secretary
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(C)
The Foreign Secretary
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(D)
The Prime Minister
Ans: (A) - The Cabinet Secretary
Q20.
What is the name of the process by which the Indian Parliament can impeach the President?
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(A)
Vote of no confidence
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(B)
Impeachment proceedings
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(C)
Motion of censure
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(D)
Address to the nation
Ans: (B) - Impeachment proceedings
