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YEAR-WISE · UPSC PRELIMS 2023

UPSC Prelims 2023: 100 tagged questions.

Environment led this paper in GyanGram’s primary tags (19 questions). Below: subject mix, densest chapters, and every question page.

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Where 2023 spent its paper.

Environment (19)19 Indian Economy (15)15 Indian Polity (14)14 Science & Technology (11)11 World Geography (7)7 Indian Geography (6)6 Art and Culture (4)4 International Relations (4)4
Chapters

Densest chapters in 2023.

Species Concepts3
Capital Market2
President: Election, Qualifications and Term2
Constitutionalism and Limited Government2
NHRC and SHRCs2
Carbon Removal2
Transport Infra2
Regions in News2
Question-wise

All 100 questions from Prelims 2023.

Each row opens a homepage-styled explainer with options, key and syllabus path.

Q197 Agriculture & Food Security Which one of the following best describes the concept of 'Small Farmer Large Field'? Q198 Indian Economy Which one of the following activities of the Reserve Bank of India is considered to be part of 'sterilization'? Q199 Indian Economy Consider the investments in the following assets: 1. Brand recognition 2. Inventory 3. Intellectual property 4. Mailing list of clients How… Q200 Indian Economy Correct the following statements: Statement-I: In the post-pandemic recent past, many Central Banks worldwide had carried out interest rate… Q201 Agriculture & Food Security Consider the following statements: 1. The Government of India provides Minimum Support Price for niger (Guizotia abyssinicia) seeds. 2. Nig… Q202 Indian Economy Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Interest income from the deposits in Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) distributed… Q203 World Geography Consider the following statements: Statement-I : The soil in tropical rain forests is rich in nutrients. Statement-II : The high temperatur… Q204 Indian Economy In the context of finance, the term 'beta' refers to the Q205 Indian Polity Consider the following: 1. Demographic performance 2. Forest and ecology 3. Governance reforms 4. Stable government 5. Tax and fiscal effor… Q206 Indian Economy With reference to Central Bank digital currencies, consider the following statements : 1. It is possible to make payments in a digital curr… Q207 Indian Economy Consider the following markets: 1. Government Bond Market 2. Call Money Market 3. Treasury Bill Market 4. Stock Market How many of the abov… Q208 Indian Economy Consider the following statements : The 'Stability and Growth Pact' of the European Union is a treaty that 1. limits the levels of the budg… Q209 Agriculture & Food Security Consider the following statements: 1. India has more arable area than China. 2. The proportion of irrigated area is more in India as compar… Q210 Indian Economy Consider the following statements with reference to India: 1. According to the 'Micro Small and Medium enterprises Development (MSMED) Act,… Q379 Indian Polity With reference to 'Scheduled Areas' in India, consider the following statements: 1. Within a State, the notification of an area as Schedule… Q380 Indian Polity Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The Supreme Court of India has held in some judgements that the reservation policies made u… Q381 Indian Polity Consider the following statements: 1. If the election of the President of India is declared void by the Supreme Court of India, all acts do… Q382 Indian Polity Consider the following statements in respect of the Constitution Day: Statement-I: The Constitution Day is celebrated on 26th November ever… Q383 Indian Polity Which one of the following statements best reflects the chief purpose of the 'Constitution' of a country? Q384 Indian Polity Consider the following organizations/bodies in India: 1. The National Commission for Backward Classes 2. The National Human Rights Commissi… Q385 Indian Polity In India, which one of the following Constitutional Amendments was widely believed to be enacted to overcome the judicial interpretations o… Q386 Indian Polity Consider the following statements in respect of election to the President of India: 1. The members nominated to either House of the Parliam… Q387 Internal Security Consider the following statements : 1. According to the Constitution of India, the Central Government has a duty to protect States from int… Q388 Indian Polity In essence, what does 'Due Process of Law' mean? Q389 Indian Polity With reference to Finance Bill and Money Bill in the Indian Parliament consider the following statements: 1. When the Lok Sabha transmits F… Q643 Environment Consider the following trees: 1. Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) 2. Mahua (Madhuca indica) 3. Teak (Tectona grandis) How many of the a… Q644 Environment Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Marsupials are not naturally found in India. Statement-II: Marsupials can thrive only in mo… Q645 Environment Which of the following organisms perform waggle dance for others of their kin to indicate the direction and the distance to a source of the… Q646 Environment Consider the following heavy industries : 1. Fertilizer plants 2. Oil refineries 3. Steel plants Green hydrogen is expected to play a signi… Q647 Environment Consider the following statements regarding the Indian squirrels: 1. They build nests by making burrows in the ground. 2. They store their… Q648 Environment Consider the following statements: 1. Some microorganisms can grow in environments with temperature above the boiling point of water. 2. So… Q649 Environment Consider the following fauna: 1. Lion-tailed Macaque 2. Malabar Civet 3. Sambar Deer How many of the above are generally nocturnal or most… Q650 Environment Consider the following: 1. Aerosols 2. Foam agents 3. Fire retardants 4. Lubricants In the making of how many of the above are hydrofluoroc… Q651 Environment Invasive species Specialist Group' (that develops Global Invasive Species Database) belongs to which one of the following organizations? Q652 Environment Which one of the following makes a tool with a stick to scrap insects from a hole in a tree or a log of wood? Q653 Environment Consider the following statements : 1, In India, the Biodiversity Management committees are key to the realization of the objectives of Nag… Q654 Environment Consider the following statements: 1. Some mushrooms have medicinal properties. 2. Some mushrooms have psychoactive properties. 3. Some mus… Q655 Science & Technology With reference to green hydrogen, Consider the following statements : 1. It can be used directly as a fuel for internal combustion. 2. It c… Q656 Environment Consider the following activities : 1. Spreading finely ground basalt rock on farmlands extensively 2. Increasing the alkalinity of oceans… Q657 Environment Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Carbon markets are likely to be one of the most widespread tools in the fight against clima… Q658 Environment Consider the following statements: Once the Central Government notifies an area as a 'Community Reserve' 1. The Chief Wildlife Warden of th… Q659 Environment Consider the following statements regarding mercury pollution : 1. Gold mining activity is a source of mercury pollution in the world. 2. C… Q660 Environment With reference to the role of biofilters in Recirculating Aquaculture System, consider the following statements: 1. Biofilters provide wast… Q786 Modern History Consider the following statements : Statement-I: 7th August is declared as the National Handloom Day. Statement-II: It was in 1905 that the… Q787 Art and Culture With reference to the Indian History, Alexander Rea, A. H. Longhurst, Robert Sewell, James Burgess and Walter Elliot were associated with Q788 Indian Polity By which one of the following Acts was the Governor General of Bengal designated as the Governor General of India? Q899 Science & Technology Wolbachia method' is sometimes talked about with reference to which one of the following? Q900 Science & Technology Which one the following countries has its own Satellite Navigation System? Q901 Science & Technology Aerial metagenomics' best refers to which one of the following situations? Q902 Science & Technology Microsatellite DNA' is used in the case of which one of the following? Q903 Science & Technology Consider the following statements: 1. Ballistic missiles are jet-propelled at subsonic speeds throughout their flights, while cruise missil… Q904 Environment Consider the following statements: 1. Carbon fibres are used in the manufacture of components used in automobiles and aircrafts. 2. Carbon… Q1008 Environment With reference to coal-based thermal power plants in India, consider the following statements : 1. None of them uses seawater. 2. None of t… Q1009 Science & Technology Consider the following statements: Statement-I: India, despite having uranium deposits, depends on coal for most of its electricity product… Q1010 Indian Economy Consider the following pairs: Port : Well known as | List I | List II | | --- | --- | | 1. Kamarajar Port | First major port in India regis… Q1011 Indian Geography Consider the following statements: 1. Amarkantak Hills are at the confluence of Vindhya and Sahyadri Ranges. 2. Biligirirangan Hills consti… Q1012 World Geography Which one of the following is the best example of repeated falls in sea level, giving rise to present-day extensive marshland? Q1013 Indian Geography Consider the following statements : Statement-I : According to the United Nation's 'World Water Development Report, 2022', India extracts m… Q1014 Indian Geography Consider the following statements: 1. Jhelum River passes through Wular Lake. 2. Krishna River directly feeds Kolleru Lake 3. Meandering of… Q1085 World Geography Consider the following pairs : Area of conflict mentioned in news Country where it is located | List I | List II | | --- | --- | | 1. Donba… Q1086 Indian Economy With reference to India's projects on connectivity, consider the following statements: 1. East-West Corridor under Golden Quadrilateral Pro… Q1087 International Relations Consider the following statement : 1. Recently, all the countries of the United Nations have adopted the first-ever compact for internation… Q1088 Indian Economy Consider the following statements : Statement-I : India accounts for 3.2% of global export of goods. Statement-II :Many local companies and… Q1089 International Relations Consider the following statements : Statement-I: Recently, the United States of America (USA) and the European Union (EU) have launched the… Q1090 Science & Technology Consider the following infrastructure sectors: 1. Affordable housing 2. Mass rapid transport 3. Health care 4. Renewable energy On how many… Q1091 Indian Economy Consider the following statements about G-20: 1. The G-20 group was originally established as a platform for the Finance Ministers and Cent… Q1092 World Geography Which one of the following countries has been suffering from decades of civil strife and food shortages and was in news in the recent past… Q1093 International Relations Consider the following statements: Statement-I :Israel has established diplomatic relations with some Arab States. Statement-II :The 'Arab… Q1149 Ancient History Which one of the following explains the practice of 'Vattakirutal' as mentioned in Sangam poems? Q1150 Art and Culture Consider the following pairs : Site : Well known for 1.Besnagar : Shaivite cave shrine 2. Bhaja : Buddhist cave shrine 3. Sittanavasal : Ja… Q1151 Ancient History "Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural objects not looked on as… Q1152 Ancient History In which one of the following regions was Dhanyakataka, which flourished as a prominent Buddhist centre under the Mahasanghikas, located? Q1153 Indian Geography With reference to ancient South India, Korkai, Poompuhar and Muchiri were well known as Q1154 Ancient History With reference to ancient Indian History, consider the following pairs: Literary work : Author | List I | List II | | --- | --- | | 1. Devi… Q1155 Art and Culture With reference to ancient India, consider the following statements: 1. The concept of Stupa is Buddhist in origin. 2. Stupa was generally a… Q1217 Current Affairs Consider the following pairs with regard to sports awards: | List I | List II | | --- | --- | | 1. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award | For… Q1218 Indian Society Consider the following statements in respect of the 44th Chess Olympiad, 2022 : 1. It was the first time that Chess Olympiad was held in In… Q1267 Science & Technology Consider the following pairs : Objects in space: Description | List I | List II | | --- | --- | | 1. Cepheids | Giant clouds of dust and ga… Q1268 Physical Geography Consider the following statements: 1. In a seismograph, P waves are recorded earlier than S waves. 2. In P waves, the individual particles… Q1269 Physical Geography With reference to the Earth's atmosphere, which one of the following statements is correct? Q1270 Indian Geography Consider the following statements : Statement-I: The temperature contrast between continents and oceans is greater during summer than in wi… Q1328 Indian Polity Consider the following statements: Statement-I: In India, prisons are managed by State Governments with their own rules and regulations for… Q1329 Indian Polity With reference to India, Consider the following pairs: Action : The Act under which it is covered | List I | List II | | --- | --- | | 1. U… Q1330 Internal Security With reference to Home Guards, consider the following statements : 1. Home Guards are raised under the Home Guards act and Rules of the Cen… Q1331 Art and Culture Consider the following statements in respect of the National Flag of India according to the Flag Code of India, 2002 : Statement-I :One of… Q1364 Science & Technology About three-fourths of world's cobalt, a metal required for the manufacture of batteries for electric motor vehicles, is produced by Q1365 World Geography Which one of the following is a part of the Congo Basin? Q1366 International Relations Consider the following pairs : Regions : often Reason for being in news | List I | List II | | --- | --- | | 1. North Kivu and Ituri | War… Q1367 Indian Economy Consider the following Statements : Statement-I: Switzerland is one of the leading exporters of gold in terms of value. Statement-II: Switz… Q1368 World Geography Consider the following countries: 1. Bulgaria 2. Czech Republic 3. Hungary 4. Latvia 5. Lithuania 6. Romania How many of the above-mentione… Q1369 Indian Geography Ilmenite and rutile, abundantly available in certain coastal tracts of India, are rich sources of which one of the following? Q1370 World Geography In the recent years Chad, Guinea, Mali and Sudan caught the international attention for which one of the following reasons common to all of… Q1414 Social Justice Consider the following statements in the context of interventions being undertaken under Anaemia Mukt Bharat Strategy: 1. It provides proph… Q1415 Social Justice Consider the following statements : Statement-I :India's public sector health care system largely focuses on curative care with limited pre… Q1416 Social Justice Consider the following statements in relation to Janani Suraksha Yojana: 1. It is safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departme… Q1417 Indian Economy Consider the following statements : 1. The Self-Help Group (SHG) programme was originally initiated by the State Bank of India by providing… Q1450 Medieval History Consider the following dynasties: 1. Hoysala 2. Gahadavala 3. Kakatiya 4. Yadava How many of the above dynasties established their kingdoms… Q1451 Medieval History Who among the following rulers of medieval Gujarat surrendered Diu to Portuguese? Q1452 Medieval History Who among the following rulers of Vijayanagara Empire constructed a large dam across Tungabhadra River and a canal-cum-aqueduct several kil… Q1483 Science & Technology Consider the following actions: 1. Detection of car crash/collision which results in the deployment of airbags almost instantaneously 2. De…
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