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UPSC IAS / IPS - MCQ Practice Questions

Practice <strong>UPSC IAS Civil Services</strong> MCQ questions covering Indian History, Polity, Geography, Economy, Environment, Science & Technology, and Current Affairs. Aligned with the latest UPSC Prelims syllabus — perfect for IAS, IPS, IFS, and other Civil Services aspirants.

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Q.21Easy

The Right to Constitutional Remedies under Article 32 is available only before which court?

Q.22Easy

Which Directive Principle of State Policy requires the State to endeavor to provide free and compulsory education to children?

Q.23Easy

Under the 73rd Amendment Act, 1992, what is the maximum tenure of a Panchayat before it stands automatically dissolved?

Q.24Easy

Under Article 32 of the Indian Constitution, which of the following writs can be issued by the Supreme Court to enforce Fundamental Rights?

Q.25Easy

The power to dissolve the Lok Sabha vests with:

Q.26Easy

Which of the following words was added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution through the 42nd Amendment Act?

Q.27Easy

Which article of the Indian Constitution grants the President the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha?

Q.28Easy

Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between the President and Prime Minister in India's parliamentary system?

Q.29Easy

Which of the following statements about the Indus Valley Civilization is correct?

Q.30Easy

Which Vedic text is considered the oldest and contains hymns primarily dedicated to various deities?

Q.31Easy

The Mauryan Empire under Chandragupta Maurya expanded significantly with the help of which key minister?

Q.32Easy

During the Gupta Empire under Chandragupta II, the Chinese traveler who visited India was:

Q.33Easy

Which Mauryan ruler is credited with establishing the Maurya Empire and conquering most of northern India?

Q.34Easy

Which of the following sites of the Indus Valley Civilization has provided evidence of a sophisticated drainage system and standardized weights and measures?

Q.35Easy

The Rigveda contains references to the Dasas and Dasyus. In the context of Vedic history, these terms most likely refer to:

Q.36Easy

The Gupta Empire is often referred to as the 'Golden Age' of India. Which of the following correctly describes a characteristic of this period?

Q.37Easy

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of the Indus Valley Civilization?

Q.38Easy

Which Mahajanapada had its capital at Ujjayini and was ruled by the Avanti dynasty?

Q.39Easy

Ashoka's conversion to Buddhism and renunciation of war is traditionally attributed to his experience in which military campaign?

Q.40Easy

The Sangam Age literature primarily originates from which geographical region?