UPSC Indian Foreign Service IFS MCQs
Prepare for the UPSC Indian Foreign Service (IFS) exam with our comprehensive collection of MCQs. These practice questions cover key topics related to diplomacy, international relations, governance, and Indian foreign policy. Designed to mirror the real exam pattern, these MCQs help aspirants test their knowledge, improve time management, and refine their problem-solving skills. Whether you're new to IFS preparation or revising key concepts, our MCQs will guide you toward a successful career in the Indian Foreign Service.
Q1. Who is regarded as the architect of the Indian Constitution?
A. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. Sardar Patel
D. Mahatma Gandhi
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Q2. Which international organization is headquartered in Geneva?
A. United Nations
B. World Trade Organization
C. International Monetary Fund
D. World Bank
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Q3. The βDoctrine of Lapseβ was introduced by which British Governor-General?
A. Lord Wellesley
B. Lord Dalhousie
C. Lord Cornwallis
D. Lord Canning
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Q4. Which of the following rivers does NOT originate from the Himalayas?
A. Ganga
B. Yamuna
C. Narmada
D. Saraswati
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Q5. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion?
A. Article 19
B. Article 21
C. Article 25
D. Article 32
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Q6. The term βBRICSβ includes:
A. Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa
B. Belgium, Russia, Indonesia, China, Spain
C. Brazil, Romania, Indonesia, Chile, Sweden
D. Bangladesh, Russia, Iran, Canada, Switzerland
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Q7. The βGreen Revolutionβ in India mainly aimed at improving:
A. Industrial production
B. Agricultural productivity
C. Textile industry
D. Railways
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Q8. The first five-year plan of India gave importance to:
A. Industry
B. Agriculture
C. Defense
D. Education
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Q9. Which country hosts the headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency?
A. USA
B. Switzerland
C. Austria
D. France
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Q10. Which Article empowers the President of India to promulgate Ordinances?
A. Article 123
B. Article 352
C. Article 356
D. Article 370
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Q11. Which of the following is NOT a fundamental duty?
A. Protecting environment
B. Developing scientific temper
C. Voting in elections
D. Safeguarding public property
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Q12. The βNon-Aligned Movementβ was founded during the Cold War to:
A. Align with the USA
B. Align with USSR
C. Remain independent of major power blocs
D. Form a military alliance
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Q14. Which is the largest organ of the human body?
A. Heart
B. Skin
C. Liver
D. Lung
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Q15. Which of the following countries is NOT a permanent member of the UN Security Council?
A. United States
B. France
C. Germany
D. Russia
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Q16. The βSuez Canalβ connects which two seas?
A. Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
B. Black Sea and Caspian Sea
C. Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean
D. Baltic Sea and North Sea
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Q17. Who among the following led the Salt March?
A. Subhash Chandra Bose
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. Mahatma Gandhi
D. Bhagat Singh
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Q18. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the emergency provisions?
A. Article 352
B. Article 370
C. Article 356
D. Article 360
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Q19. The βKyoto Protocolβ deals with:
A. Trade regulations
B. Climate change
C. Nuclear disarmament
D. Human rights
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Q20. Which is the first Indian satellite to be launched?
A. Aryabhata
B. Chandrayaan-1
C. Mangalyaan
D. INSAT
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Q21. The President of India is elected by:
A. Lok Sabha only
B. Rajya Sabha only
C. Electoral College
D. People of India
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Q22. Which of the following is an example of a bio-diversity hotspot in India?
A. Western Ghats
B. Aravalli Hills
C. Thar Desert
D. Gangetic Plains
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Q23. Which chemical element has the symbol Fe?
A. Iron
B. Fluorine
C. Francium
D. Fermium
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Q24. Which country is the largest producer of coffee?
A. Brazil
B. Vietnam
C. India
D. Colombia
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Q25. Who was the first woman Chief Minister in India?
A. Sushma Swaraj
B. Sushila Nayyar
C. Sucheta Kripalani
D. Sarojini Naidu
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Q26. Which amendment introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST)?
A. 101st Amendment
B. 42nd Amendment
C. 73rd Amendment
D. 44th Amendment
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Q27. Which summit is associated with climate change negotiations?
A. G7 Summit
B. Copenhagen Summit
C. Bali Summit
D. Paris Agreement
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Q28. The Sahara desert is located in:
A. Asia
B. Africa
C. Australia
D. South America
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Q29. Which of the following is NOT an official language in the United Nations?
A. English
B. Arabic
C. Hindi
D. Spanish
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Q30. Who proposed the βTwo-Nation Theoryβ?
A. Mahatma Gandhi
B. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
C. Jawaharlal Nehru
D. Allama Iqbal
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Q31. Which International body promotes international trade?
A. IMF
B. WTO
C. WHO
D. UNICEF
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Q32. Which Article of the Constitution guarantees the right to constitutional remedies?
A. Article 19
B. Article 32
C. Article 21
D. Article 14
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Q33. Who among these was the last Viceroy of India?
A. Lord Mountbatten
B. Lord Curzon
C. Lord Wavell
D. Lord Ripon
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Q34. Which country is the largest emitter of carbon dioxide?
A. China
B. United States
C. India
D. Russia
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Q35. Who was the first woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize?
A. Mother Teresa
B. Marie Curie
C. Bertha von Suttner
D. Malala Yousafzai
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