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?
A. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
B. Mahatma Gandhi
C. Jawaharlal Nehru
D. Sardar Patel
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Q2. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Equality?
A. Article 14
B. Article 19
C. Article 21
D. Article 32
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Q3. The Indian National Congress was founded in the year:
A. 1885
B. 1905
C. 1857
D. 1920
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Q4. Which river in India is known as the βSorrow of Biharβ?
A. Ganges
B. Kosi
C. Yamuna
D. Son
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Q5. Fundamental Duties were introduced in the Constitution by the:
A. 44th Amendment
B. 42nd Amendment
C. 46th Amendment
D. 40th Amendment
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Q6. Which is the largest gland in the human body?
A. Pancreas
B. Liver
C. Thyroid
D. Pituitary
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Q8. Which of the following is NOT a renewable source of energy?
A. Solar
B. Wind
C. Coal
D. Hydro
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Q9. What is the term of the Rajya Sabha?
A. 5 years
B. 6 years
C. 4 years
D. 3 years
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Q10. The βRight to Information Actβ came into force in which year?
A. 2001
B. 2005
C. 2002
D. 2008
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Q11. Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?
A. Prime Minister
B. President
C. Lok Sabha Speaker
D. President on Chief Justice's recommendation
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Q12. Which mountain range separates India and Tibet?
A. Himalayas
B. Aravalli
C. Vindhya
D. Satpura
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Q13. Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for Emergency Provisions?
A. Article 352
B. Article 356
C. Article 360
D. Article 370
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Q15. Which gas causes the greenhouse effect?
A. Oxygen
B. Carbon Dioxide
C. Nitrogen
D. Hydrogen
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Q16. Who was the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
A. Sumitra Mahajan
B. Meira Kumar
C. Sushma Swaraj
D. Indira Gandhi
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Q17. Which of the following is used to measure earthquake intensity?
A. Richter Scale
B. Beaufort Scale
C. Fujita Scale
D. Mohs Scale
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Q18. Which crop is known as the βGolden Fibreβ of India?
A. Jute
B. Cotton
C. Silk
D. Hemp
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Q19. Which Article grants the right to constitutional remedies?
A. Article 22
B. Article 32
C. Article 21
D. Article 19
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Q20. The Prime Minister is responsible to the:
A. President
B. Lok Sabha
C. Rajya Sabha
D. Parliament
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Q22. Which of the following is NOT a fundamental right?
A. Right to Education
B. Right to Privacy
C. Right to Property
D. Right to Freedom of Speech
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Q23. Who among the following formulated the doctrine of βLapseβ?
A. Lord Dalhousie
B. Warren Hastings
C. Lord Cornwallis
D. Robert Clive
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Q24. Which of the following is the largest freshwater lake in India?
A. Dal Lake
B. Wular Lake
C. Chilika Lake
D. Sambhar Lake
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Q25. Which Indian leader is associated with the Dandi March?
A. Mahatma Gandhi
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. Subhash Chandra Bose
D. Sardar Patel
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Q26. The term βethicsβ refers to:
A. Legal principles
B. Moral principles
C. Social customs
D. Religious laws
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Q27. Which Article of the Constitution defines the Union and its territories?
A. Article 1
B. Article 3
C. Article 5
D. Article 7
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Q28. Which is the richest state in India by GDP?
A. Maharashtra
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Gujarat
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Q29. Who is known as the βIron Man of Indiaβ?
A. Bhagat Singh
B. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
C. Subhash Chandra Bose
D. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
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Q30. Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian Constitution?
A. Federalism
B. Parliamentary System
C. Presidential System
D. Secularism
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Q31. The First Five-Year Plan of India focused mainly on:
A. Industry
B. Agriculture
C. Defense
D. Education
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Q32. Who was the last Governor-General of India?
A. Lord Mountbatten
B. C. Rajagopalachari
C. Rajendra Prasad
D. Mahatma Gandhi
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Q33. Which Article deals with freedom of speech and expression?
A. Article 21
B. Article 19
C. Article 25
D. Article 32
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Q34. The Everest Mountain lies in which mountain range?
A. Himalayas
B. Andes
C. Rockies
D. Alps
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Q35. Who is the current Chief Justice of India?
A. Uday Umesh Lalit
B. N. V. Ramana
C. Dipak Misra
D. Ranjan Gogoi
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