UPSC Indian Administrative Service (IAS) MCQs

Prepare for the UPSC Indian Administrative Service (IAS) exam with an extensive collection of multiple-choice questions (MCQs). These MCQs cover essential subjects like General Studies, Indian Polity, History, Geography, and Current Affairs, designed to reflect the actual exam pattern. By practicing these questions, candidates can strengthen their understanding of key concepts, improve time management, and sharpen problem-solving skills. Whether you're reviewing core topics or assessing your exam readiness, these IAS MCQs are an invaluable resource to guide you toward success in the UPSC IAS exam and a prestigious career in the Indian Administrative Service.

Q1. Who was the main architect of the Indian Constitution?

Correct Answer: A

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the principal architect of the Indian Constitution.

Q2. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Equality?

Correct Answer: A

Article 14 guarantees the Right to Equality.

Q3. The Indian National Congress was founded in the year:

Correct Answer: A

The Indian National Congress was founded in 1885.

Q4. Which river in India is known as the โ€œSorrow of Biharโ€?

Correct Answer: B

The Kosi river is known for causing floods and is called the โ€œSorrow of Bihar.โ€

Q5. Fundamental Duties were introduced in the Constitution by the:

Correct Answer: B

Fundamental Duties were added by the 42nd Amendment in 1976.

Q6. Which is the largest gland in the human body?

Correct Answer: B

The liver is the largest gland.

Q7. The โ€œQuit India Movementโ€ was launched in:

Correct Answer: B

The Quit India Movement was launched in 1942.

Q8. Which of the following is NOT a renewable source of energy?

Correct Answer: C

Coal is a non-renewable energy source.

Q9. What is the term of the Rajya Sabha?

Correct Answer: B

Rajya Sabha members are elected for six years.

Q10. The โ€œRight to Information Actโ€ came into force in which year?

Correct Answer: B

RTI Act came into force in 2005.

Q11. Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?

Correct Answer: B

The President appoints the Chief Justice.

Q12. Which mountain range separates India and Tibet?

Correct Answer: A

Himalayas separate India and Tibet.

Q13. Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for Emergency Provisions?

Correct Answer: A

Article 352 deals with National Emergency.

Q14. The โ€œBattle of Plasseyโ€ was fought in:

Correct Answer: A

The Battle of Plassey was fought in 1757.

Q15. Which gas causes the greenhouse effect?

Correct Answer: B

Carbon dioxide is a major greenhouse gas.

Q16. Who was the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

Correct Answer: B

Meira Kumar was the first woman Speaker.

Q17. Which of the following is used to measure earthquake intensity?

Correct Answer: A

The Richter Scale measures earthquake intensity.

Q18. Which crop is known as the โ€œGolden Fibreโ€ of India?

Correct Answer: A

Jute is known as the Golden Fibre.

Q19. Which Article grants the right to constitutional remedies?

Correct Answer: B

Article 32 grants the right to constitutional remedies.

Q20. The Prime Minister is responsible to the:

Correct Answer: B

Prime Minister is responsible to the Lok Sabha.

Q21. Which is the smallest unit of life?

Correct Answer: B

The cell is the smallest unit of life.

Q22. Which of the following is NOT a fundamental right?

Correct Answer: C

Right to Property is no longer a fundamental right.

Q23. Who among the following formulated the doctrine of โ€œLapseโ€?

Correct Answer: A

Lord Dalhousie introduced the Doctrine of Lapse.

Q24. Which of the following is the largest freshwater lake in India?

Correct Answer: B

Wular Lake is the largest freshwater lake.

Q25. Which Indian leader is associated with the Dandi March?

Correct Answer: A

Mahatma Gandhi led the Dandi March.

Q26. The term โ€œethicsโ€ refers to:

Correct Answer: B

Ethics refers to moral principles guiding behavior.

Q27. Which Article of the Constitution defines the Union and its territories?

Correct Answer: A

Article 1 defines the Union and its territories.

Q28. Which is the richest state in India by GDP?

Correct Answer: A

Maharashtra has the highest GDP.

Q29. Who is known as the โ€œIron Man of Indiaโ€?

Correct Answer: B

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is called the Iron Man.

Q30. Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian Constitution?

Correct Answer: C

India has a parliamentary, not presidential, system.

Q31. The First Five-Year Plan of India focused mainly on:

Correct Answer: B

The first plan emphasized agriculture.

Q32. Who was the last Governor-General of India?

Correct Answer: B

C. Rajagopalachari was the last Governor-General.

Q33. Which Article deals with freedom of speech and expression?

Correct Answer: B

Article 19 guarantees freedom of speech.

Q34. The Everest Mountain lies in which mountain range?

Correct Answer: A

Everest is part of the Himalayas.

Q35. Who is the current Chief Justice of India?

Correct Answer: A

Uday Umesh Lalit is the current CJI.

Q36. The term โ€œsecularismโ€ in the Indian Constitution means:

Correct Answer: B

It means equal respect and treatment for all religions.

Q37. Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Duty?

Correct Answer: C

Right to property is not a fundamental duty.

Q38. Indiaโ€™s longest river is:

Correct Answer: A

The Ganga is the longest river in India.

Q39. Who wrote the โ€œDiscovery of Indiaโ€?

Correct Answer: A

Jawaharlal Nehru authored โ€œDiscovery of Indiaโ€.

Q40. The Prime Minister of India is appointed by:

Correct Answer: A

The President appoints the Prime Minister.

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