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UPSC MCQ & Objective Questions

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is a crucial examination for students aspiring to enter prestigious civil services in India. Preparing for UPSC requires a strong grasp of various subjects, and practicing MCQs is an effective way to enhance your exam readiness. By focusing on objective questions, students can identify important topics and improve their chances of scoring better in the exams.

What You Will Practise Here

Indian Polity and Governance
Geography of India and the World
History of India and Indian National Movement
Economic Development and Planning
Environment and Ecology
General Science and Technology
Current Affairs and General Knowledge

Exam Relevance

The topics covered in UPSC are not only essential for the UPSC exams but also frequently appear in various other competitive exams such as CBSE, State Boards, NEET, and JEE. Students can expect a mix of direct questions and application-based scenarios in the MCQs. Common question patterns include multiple-choice questions that test conceptual understanding and analytical skills, making it vital for students to practice regularly.

Common Mistakes Students Make

Overlooking current affairs, which are crucial for UPSC and other competitive exams.
Misinterpreting questions due to lack of clarity in understanding key terms.
Neglecting to revise fundamental concepts, leading to confusion in application-based questions.
Relying solely on rote memorization instead of understanding concepts deeply.

FAQs

Question: What are UPSC MCQ questions?
Answer: UPSC MCQ questions are multiple-choice questions designed to test a candidate's knowledge and understanding of various subjects relevant to civil services.

Question: How can I find UPSC objective questions with answers?
Answer: You can find UPSC objective questions with answers on educational platforms like SoulShift, which provide curated practice questions for effective exam preparation.

Start your journey towards success by solving UPSC practice MCQs today! Testing your understanding through these objective questions will not only boost your confidence but also enhance your exam performance. Get started now and pave your way to achieving your goals!

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Q. A bar graph shows the sales of a product over four quarters: Q1: 150, Q2: 200, Q3: 250, Q4: 300. What is the percentage increase in sales from Q1 to Q4?

A. 100%
B. 150%
C. 200%
D. 250%

Solution

The increase in sales from Q1 (150) to Q4 (300) is 300 - 150 = 150. The percentage increase is (150/150) * 100% = 100%.

Correct Answer: C — 200%

Q. A bicycle costs $120 after a 20% discount. What was the original price?

A. $140
B. $150
C. $160
D. $180

Solution

Let the original price be x. Then, x - 0.2x = $120, which means 0.8x = $120. Therefore, x = $150.

Correct Answer: C — $160

Q. A bicycle costs $120. If it depreciates by 15% each year, what will be its value after one year?

A. $102
B. $100
C. $110
D. $90

Solution

15% of $120 is $18. Value after one year = $120 - $18 = $102.

Correct Answer: A — $102

Q. A biotech company has a growth rate of 15% per year. If the initial investment is $10,000, what will be the value after 3 years?

A. $12,000
B. $13,500
C. $14,000
D. $15,000

Solution

Future Value = 10000 * (1 + 0.15)^3 = 10000 * 1.520875 = $15,208.75.

Correct Answer: B — $13,500

Q. A book has 300 pages. If a reader reads 15 pages a day, how many days will it take to finish the book?

A. 15
B. 20
C. 25
D. 30

Solution

300 pages / 15 pages per day = 20 days.

Correct Answer: B — 20

Q. A border checkpoint processes 1,500 people in 5 hours. What is the average number of people processed per hour?

A. 300
B. 250
C. 350
D. 400

Solution

Average per hour = 1,500 people / 5 hours = 300 people/hour.

Correct Answer: A — 300

Q. A border control unit has 15 officers. If each officer can monitor 10 km of border, how many kilometers can the entire unit monitor?

A. 100 km
B. 150 km
C. 120 km
D. 130 km

Solution

Total monitoring = 15 officers * 10 km/officer = 150 km.

Correct Answer: B — 150 km

Q. A border patrol team can cover 120 km in 3 hours. How many kilometers can they cover in 5 hours at the same speed?

A. 150 km
B. 200 km
C. 180 km
D. 160 km

Solution

Speed = 120 km / 3 hours = 40 km/h. In 5 hours, distance = 40 km/h * 5 hours = 200 km.

Correct Answer: C — 180 km

Q. A border patrol unit has a response time of 15 minutes for every 10 km. How long will it take to respond to a situation 50 km away?

A. 1 hour
B. 45 minutes
C. 30 minutes
D. 2 hours

Solution

Response time = (50 km / 10 km) * 15 minutes = 5 * 15 = 75 minutes.

Correct Answer: A — 1 hour

Q. A border security system can process 200 vehicles per hour. How many vehicles can it process in a 24-hour period?

A. 4,800
B. 5,000
C. 4,000
D. 4,200

Solution

Total vehicles = 200 vehicles/hour * 24 hours = 4,800 vehicles.

Correct Answer: A — 4,800

Q. A bottle can hold 1.5 liters of water. How many bottles are needed to hold 12 liters?

A. 6 bottles
B. 7 bottles
C. 8 bottles
D. 9 bottles

Solution

Number of bottles = Total volume / Volume per bottle = 12 liters / 1.5 liters = 8 bottles.

Correct Answer: A — 6 bottles

Q. A budget of $60,000 is divided among three departments in the ratio 2:3:5. How much does the department with the largest share receive?

A. $20,000
B. $30,000
C. $40,000
D. $50,000

Solution

Total parts = 2 + 3 + 5 = 10. Largest share = (5/10) * $60,000 = $30,000.

Correct Answer: C — $40,000

Q. A building has a height of 50 meters. If a ladder is placed against the building making a 60-degree angle with the ground, how long is the ladder?

A. 25 meters
B. 50 meters
C. 100 meters
D. 75 meters

Solution

Using the sine function: sin(60) = height/ladder length. Therefore, ladder length = height/sin(60) = 50/sqrt(3)/2 = 50*2/sqrt(3) = 50*2/1.732 = 57.74 meters.

Correct Answer: A — 25 meters

Q. A car can cover 240 km in 3 hours. What is its speed in km/h?

A. 70 km/h
B. 80 km/h
C. 90 km/h
D. 100 km/h

Solution

Speed = Distance / Time = 240 km / 3 h = 80 km/h.

Correct Answer: B — 80 km/h

Q. A car can cover 300 km on 20 liters of petrol. How many liters are needed to cover 450 km?

A. 25 liters
B. 30 liters
C. 35 liters
D. 40 liters

Solution

The car covers 15 km per liter (300 km / 20 liters). For 450 km, it needs 450 km / 15 km/l = 30 liters.

Correct Answer: B — 30 liters

Q. A car travels 150 miles on 5 gallons of gas. How many miles can it travel on 8 gallons?

A. 240 miles
B. 200 miles
C. 300 miles
D. 180 miles

Solution

Miles per gallon = 150 miles / 5 gallons = 30 miles/gallon. For 8 gallons: 30 miles/gallon × 8 gallons = 240 miles.

Correct Answer: A — 240 miles

Q. A car's price was $20,000 last year. If the inflation rate is 10%, what will be the price of the car this year?

A. $21,000
B. $22,000
C. $22,500
D. $23,000

Solution

Price this year = 20000 + (10/100 * 20000) = 20000 + 2000 = $22000

Correct Answer: B — $22,000

Q. A carbon offset program costs $20 per ton of CO2. If a company needs to offset 250 tons, how much will it cost?

A. $4,000
B. $5,000
C. $6,000
D. $3,000

Solution

$20 * 250 tons = $5,000

Correct Answer: A — $4,000

Q. A carbon offset program costs $20 per ton of CO2. If a company needs to offset 500 tons, how much will it cost?

A. $8000
B. $10000
C. $12000
D. $15000

Solution

$20/ton * 500 tons = $10000

Correct Answer: A — $8000

Q. A certain community has 120 members, of which 30 are women. What percentage of the community are men?

A. 25%
B. 50%
C. 75%
D. 80%

Solution

Total members = 120, Women = 30, Men = 120 - 30 = 90. Percentage of men = (90/120) * 100 = 75%.

Correct Answer: C — 75%

Q. A certain ecosystem has a carrying capacity of 1,000 deer. If the current population is 800, what percentage of the carrying capacity is currently being utilized?

A. 70%
B. 80%
C. 90%
D. 100%

Solution

Percentage utilized = (800 / 1000) * 100 = 80%.

Correct Answer: B — 80%

Q. A certain ecosystem has a carrying capacity of 500 rabbits. If the current population is 300 rabbits, what percentage of the carrying capacity is currently being utilized?

A. 50%
B. 60%
C. 70%
D. 80%

Solution

(300 / 500) * 100 = 60% of the carrying capacity.

Correct Answer: B — 60%

Q. A certain ecosystem has a total of 500 species. If 15% are mammals, how many mammal species are there?

A. 60
B. 75
C. 80
D. 90

Solution

15% of 500 is 0.15 * 500 = 75.

Correct Answer: B — 75

Q. A certain enzyme has a specific activity of 50 units/mg. If you have 2 mg of this enzyme, what is the total activity?

A. 50 units
B. 100 units
C. 150 units
D. 200 units

Solution

Total activity = specific activity × amount of enzyme = 50 units/mg × 2 mg = 100 units.

Correct Answer: B — 100 units

Q. A certain enzyme works optimally at a pH of 7.5. If the pH is decreased by 1 unit, what is the new pH level?

A. 6.5
B. 7.0
C. 8.0
D. 7.5

Solution

New pH = 7.5 - 1 = 6.5.

Correct Answer: A — 6.5

Q. A certain species of fish can reproduce every 3 months. If a single fish reproduces 20 offspring each time, how many fish will there be after 1 year assuming all offspring survive?

A. 80
B. 100
C. 120
D. 140

Solution

In 1 year (12 months), there are 4 reproduction cycles. Total fish = 1 + 4 * 20 = 81.

Correct Answer: C — 120

Q. A charity NGO has a goal to provide 500 meals. If they have already provided 320 meals, what percentage of their goal have they achieved?

A. 60%
B. 64%
C. 70%
D. 80%

Solution

320 meals out of 500 is (320/500) * 100 = 64%.

Correct Answer: B — 64%

Q. A charity organization allocates 20% of its funds to education. If the total funds are $50,000, how much is allocated to education?

A. $8,000
B. $10,000
C. $12,000
D. $15,000

Solution

20% of $50,000 is calculated as (20/100) * 50000 = $10,000.

Correct Answer: B — $10,000

Q. A charity organization helps 1,200 people out of 3,000 living in poverty. What percentage of the poor does the organization help?

A. 30%
B. 40%
C. 50%
D. 20%

Solution

Percentage helped = (1,200 / 3,000) * 100 = 40%.

Correct Answer: B — 40%

Q. A charity organization received donations from 150 people. If 60% of them donated more than $50, how many people donated more than $50?

A. 90
B. 80
C. 70
D. 60

Solution

60% of 150 is calculated as (60/100) * 150 = 90.

Correct Answer: A — 90

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