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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. If an object is moving in a circular path with a radius of 10 m and completes one revolution in 20 seconds, what is its speed?

A. 3.14 m/s
B. 1.57 m/s
C. 6.28 m/s
D. 2.5 m/s

Solution

Circumference = 2πr = 2π(10 m) = 62.83 m. Speed = distance/time = 62.83 m / 20 s = 3.14 m/s.

Correct Answer: A — 3.14 m/s

Q. If India has 7 neighboring countries and the average length of the border with each is 2,000 km, what is the total length of the borders?

A. 10,000 km
B. 12,000 km
C. 14,000 km
D. 16,000 km

Solution

Total length = 7 * 2000 km = 14,000 km.

Correct Answer: B — 12,000 km

Q. If India shares a border of 1,400 km with Bhutan, what is the remaining border length with other countries if the total is 15,106 km?

A. 13,706 km
B. 14,000 km
C. 12,706 km
D. 11,706 km

Solution

Remaining length = 15106 - 1400 = 13706 km.

Correct Answer: A — 13,706 km

Q. If India shares a border of 3,323 km with Pakistan, what is the remaining length of the border with other countries if the total is 15,106 km?

A. 11,783 km
B. 12,000 km
C. 10,000 km
D. 13,000 km

Solution

Remaining length = 15106 - 3323 = 11783 km.

Correct Answer: A — 11,783 km

Q. If it is raining, then the ground is wet. The ground is not wet. What can we conclude?

A. It is not raining.
B. It is raining.
C. The ground is dry.
D. The ground is wet.

Solution

If the ground is not wet, we can conclude that it is not raining, as the first statement indicates that rain leads to a wet ground.

Correct Answer: A — It is not raining.

Q. If John believes that the greatest good for the greatest number is the best moral principle, which moral thinker is he most likely following?

A. Immanuel Kant
B. John Stuart Mill
C. Friedrich Nietzsche
D. Aristotle

Solution

John Stuart Mill is known for utilitarianism, which advocates for the greatest good for the greatest number.

Correct Answer: B — John Stuart Mill

Q. If Product C's sales in Q4 were $3000, what is the total sales for Q4?

A. $6000
B. $7000
C. $8000
D. $9000

Solution

If Product C's sales are $3000 and total sales are $7000, then Product C represents 42.86% of total sales.

Correct Answer: B — $7000

Q. If the average attitude score of a team of 4 members is 70, what is the total score of the team?

A. 260
B. 280
C. 300
D. 320

Solution

Total score = 70 * 4 = 280.

Correct Answer: B — 280

Q. If the average car emits 4.6 tons of CO2 per year, how much CO2 do 250 cars emit in a year?

A. 1000 tons
B. 1150 tons
C. 1200 tons
D. 1150 tons

Solution

4.6 tons/car/year * 250 cars = 1150 tons

Correct Answer: B — 1150 tons

Q. If the average global temperature increases by 1.5°C, what will be the new average temperature if the current average is 14°C?

A. 12.5°C
B. 13.5°C
C. 14.5°C
D. 15.5°C

Solution

14°C + 1.5°C = 15.5°C

Correct Answer: D — 15.5°C

Q. If the border length between India and Bangladesh is 4,096 km, what percentage of India's total land border does this represent?

A. 27.1%
B. 30.0%
C. 20.0%
D. 15.0%

Solution

Percentage = (4096 / 15106) * 100 ≈ 27.1%.

Correct Answer: A — 27.1%

Q. If the border length between India and Nepal is 1,751 km, what is the ratio of this length to the total length of India's borders?

A. 1:10
B. 1:8
C. 1:9
D. 1:7

Solution

Ratio = 1751 / 15106 ≈ 1:9.

Correct Answer: C — 1:9

Q. If the cost of living increases by 12% and your current monthly expense is $1500, what will be your new monthly expense?

A. $1680
B. $1700
C. $1750
D. $1800

Solution

New expense = 1500 + (12/100 * 1500) = 1500 + 180 = $1680

Correct Answer: A — $1680

Q. If the cost price of an article is $120 and the selling price is $150, what is the profit percentage?

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

Solution

Profit = Selling Price - Cost Price = 150 - 120 = 30. Profit Percentage = (Profit/Cost Price) * 100 = (30/120) * 100 = 25%.

Correct Answer: B — 25%

Q. If the exchange rate of a currency is 1.5 to the dollar, how many dollars will you get for 300 units of that currency?

A. $150
B. $200
C. $250
D. $300

Solution

Dollars = Currency Amount / Exchange Rate = 300 / 1.5 = $200.

Correct Answer: B — $200

Q. If the exchange rate of ₹ to $ is 75, how much would 1000 dollars be in rupees?

A. ₹75000
B. ₹70000
C. ₹80000
D. ₹90000

Solution

1000 dollars in rupees = 1000 * 75 = ₹75000.

Correct Answer: A — ₹75000

Q. If the fiscal deficit of India is ₹15 lakh crore and the total expenditure is ₹30 lakh crore, what is the percentage of fiscal deficit to total expenditure?

A. 25%
B. 30%
C. 50%
D. 40%

Solution

Fiscal deficit percentage = (15/30) * 100 = 50%.

Correct Answer: C — 50%

Q. If the GDP of a country is $2 trillion and the population is 200 million, what is the GDP per capita?

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

Solution

GDP per capita = GDP / Population = $2 trillion / 200 million = $10,000.

Correct Answer: A — $10,000

Q. If the income of the poorest 20% of the population increases by 15% and the richest 20% by 5%, what is the average increase in income for both groups?

A. 10%
B. 12%
C. 13%
D. 14%

Solution

Average increase = (15% + 5%) / 2 = 10%. However, considering the weight of the groups, the effective average increase is closer to 13%.

Correct Answer: C — 13%

Q. If the inflation rate is 3% and the nominal interest rate is 5%, what is the real interest rate?

A. 1%
B. 2%
C. 3%
D. 4%

Solution

Real Interest Rate = Nominal Interest Rate - Inflation Rate = 5% - 3% = 2%.

Correct Answer: B — 2%

Q. If the inflation rate is 5% and the current price of a commodity is ₹200, what will be its price after one year?

A. ₹210
B. ₹205
C. ₹220
D. ₹215

Solution

Price after one year = 200 + (5/100 * 200) = ₹210.

Correct Answer: A — ₹210

Q. If the inflation rate is 8% per annum, how much will a $200 item cost after one year?

A. $216
B. $220
C. $224
D. $228

Solution

Cost after one year = 200 + (8/100 * 200) = 200 + 16 = $216

Correct Answer: A — $216

Q. If the number of people living below the poverty line increases from 50,000 to 70,000, what is the percentage increase?

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

Solution

Percentage increase = ((70,000 - 50,000) / 50,000) * 100 = 40%.

Correct Answer: A — 40%

Q. If the population of a city is 1 million and the average carbon footprint per person is 4 tons per year, what is the total carbon footprint of the city?

A. 2 million tons
B. 3 million tons
C. 4 million tons
D. 5 million tons

Solution

1,000,000 people * 4 tons/person = 4 million tons

Correct Answer: C — 4 million tons

Q. If the population of a city is 80,000 and it is expected to grow at a rate of 3% per year, what will be the population after 3 years?

A. 85000
B. 90000
C. 88400
D. 80000

Solution

Population after 3 years = 80000 * (1 + 0.03)^3 = 80000 * 1.092727 = 87418.16, approximately 88400.

Correct Answer: C — 88400

Q. If the population of a country grows from 1 million to 1.2 million in 5 years, what is the annual growth rate?

A. 3.8%
B. 4%
C. 5%
D. 6%

Solution

Annual Growth Rate = ((Final Population / Initial Population)^(1/Number of Years) - 1) * 100 = ((1.2 million / 1 million)^(1/5) - 1) * 100 ≈ 4%.

Correct Answer: B — 4%

Q. If the population of a town increases from 20,000 to 25,000 in 5 years, what is the annual growth rate?

A. 4%
B. 5%
C. 6%
D. 7%

Solution

The growth rate is calculated as ((25000 - 20000) / 20000) / 5 * 100 = 5%.

Correct Answer: B — 5%

Q. If the poverty line is set at an income of $1,500 per month, how much does a person earning $1,200 fall short by?

A. $200
B. $300
C. $400
D. $500

Solution

The person earns $1,200 and the poverty line is $1,500. They fall short by 1500 - 1200 = $300.

Correct Answer: A — $200

Q. If the poverty rate in a city is 15% and the population is 200,000, how many people are living in poverty?

A. 15,000
B. 30,000
C. 25,000
D. 20,000

Solution

15% of 200,000 is calculated as (15/100) * 200,000 = 30,000.

Correct Answer: B — 30,000

Q. If the price of a loaf of bread increases from $2 to $2.40, what is the percentage increase?

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

Solution

Percentage increase = ((2.40 - 2) / 2) * 100 = 20%

Correct Answer: C — 25%

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