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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 customer is unhappy with a product and demands a refund. What is the best course of action?

A. Refuse the refund
B. Offer a replacement
C. Listen to the customer's concerns and process the refund
D. Ignore the complaint

Solution

Listening to the customer's concerns and processing the refund is the best way to maintain customer satisfaction.

Correct Answer: C — Listen to the customer's concerns and process the refund

Q. A cyclist travels at a speed of 15 km/h. How far will they travel in 2 hours and 20 minutes?

A. 30 km
B. 35 km
C. 40 km
D. 45 km

Solution

Time in hours = 2 + (20/60) = 2.33 h. Distance = Speed × Time = 15 km/h × 2.33 h = 35 km.

Correct Answer: C — 40 km

Q. A cylindrical water tank has a radius of 3 meters and a height of 5 meters. What is the volume of the tank?

A. 45π cubic meters
B. 30π cubic meters
C. 60π cubic meters
D. 90π cubic meters

Solution

Volume = π * radius^2 * height = π * 3^2 * 5 = 45π cubic meters.

Correct Answer: A — 45π cubic meters

Q. A dance troupe consists of 12 dancers. If 3 dancers are selected to perform a solo, how many different combinations of dancers can be chosen?

A. 220
B. 120
C. 60
D. 36

Solution

12C3 = 12! / (3!(12-3)!) = 220 combinations.

Correct Answer: B — 120

Q. A delivery truck can carry 200 kg of goods. If it makes 4 trips in a day, how much total weight can it deliver in a day?

A. 600 kg
B. 800 kg
C. 1000 kg
D. 1200 kg

Solution

In one trip, it can carry 200 kg. In 4 trips, it can deliver 200 * 4 = 800 kg.

Correct Answer: B — 800 kg

Q. A disaster relief fund has $500,000. If 30% is allocated for immediate response, how much money is left for long-term recovery?

A. $350,000
B. $400,000
C. $450,000
D. $500,000

Solution

Immediate response allocation = 30% of $500,000 = $150,000. Remaining = $500,000 - $150,000 = $350,000.

Correct Answer: A — $350,000

Q. A doctor is faced with a patient who refuses a life-saving treatment due to personal beliefs. Should the doctor respect the patient's wishes or insist on treatment?

A. Respect the patient's wishes
B. Insist on treatment
C. Seek a second opinion
D. Consult legal advice

Solution

The doctor should respect the patient's wishes, as autonomy is a key ethical principle in healthcare.

Correct Answer: A — Respect the patient's wishes

Q. A doctor prescribes a medication that costs $15 per dose. If a patient needs to take it twice a day for 10 days, what will be the total cost?

A. $300
B. $150
C. $450
D. $200

Solution

Total doses = 2 doses/day * 10 days = 20 doses. Total cost = 20 doses * $15/dose = $300.

Correct Answer: A — $300

Q. A factory produces 1000 units in 5 days. How many units will it produce in 3 days if the production rate remains constant?

A. 500 units
B. 600 units
C. 700 units
D. 800 units

Solution

The factory produces 1000/5 = 200 units per day. In 3 days, it will produce 200 * 3 = 600 units.

Correct Answer: B — 600 units

Q. A factory produces 1200 units of a product in 8 hours. How many units can it produce in 5 hours at the same rate?

A. 750
B. 600
C. 900
D. 800

Solution

The rate of production is 1200 units / 8 hours = 150 units/hour. In 5 hours, it can produce 150 * 5 = 750 units.

Correct Answer: D — 800

Q. A factory produces 300 units of a product in 2 hours. How many units can it produce in 10 hours?

A. 1200
B. 1500
C. 1800
D. 2000

Solution

The rate of production is 300 units / 2 hours = 150 units/hour. In 10 hours, it can produce 150 * 10 = 1500 units.

Correct Answer: C — 1800

Q. A factory produces 500 units of a product in 8 hours. How many units does it produce in 1 hour?

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

Solution

Units per hour = Total units / Total hours = 500 units / 8 hours = 62.5 units/hour.

Correct Answer: A — 50 units

Q. A family has a monthly budget of $2,500. If they spend $1,000 on rent, $600 on groceries, and $400 on utilities, how much do they have left?

A. $500
B. $600
C. $700
D. $800

Solution

Total spent = $1,000 + $600 + $400 = $2,000. Remaining = $2,500 - $2,000 = $500.

Correct Answer: C — $700

Q. A farmer harvested 2400 kg of rice from 8 acres. What is the average yield per acre?

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

Solution

2400 kg / 8 acres = 300 kg per acre

Correct Answer: B — 300 kg

Q. A farmer has 120 acres of land. If he plants corn on 3/5 of his land, how many acres does he plant corn on?

A. 60 acres
B. 72 acres
C. 48 acres
D. 90 acres

Solution

120 acres * (3/5) = 72 acres

Correct Answer: B — 72 acres

Q. A farmer has 120 acres of land. If he wants to conserve 25% of his land for wildlife, how many acres will he conserve?

A. 30 acres
B. 40 acres
C. 25 acres
D. 20 acres

Solution

25% of 120 acres = 0.25 * 120 = 30 acres.

Correct Answer: A — 30 acres

Q. A farmer has 120 apples. He sells 30% of them. How many apples does he have left?

A. 84
B. 90
C. 70
D. 100

Solution

30% of 120 is 36. So, 120 - 36 = 84 apples left.

Correct Answer: A — 84

Q. A farmer has 300 fruit trees. If 1/4 of them are apple trees, how many apple trees does he have?

A. 50 trees
B. 75 trees
C. 100 trees
D. 150 trees

Solution

300 trees * (1/4) = 75 trees

Correct Answer: B — 75 trees

Q. A farmer needs to plant seeds in a rectangular field of 80 meters by 60 meters. If he plants 2 seeds per square meter, how many seeds does he need?

A. 9600 seeds
B. 12000 seeds
C. 14400 seeds
D. 16000 seeds

Solution

(80 m * 60 m) * 2 seeds/m² = 9600 seeds

Correct Answer: C — 14400 seeds

Q. A farmer sells 200 kg of potatoes for $400. What is the price per kg of potatoes?

A. $1.50
B. $2.00
C. $2.50
D. $3.00

Solution

$400 / 200 kg = $2.00 per kg

Correct Answer: B — $2.00

Q. A farmer wants to increase his crop yield by 25%. If his current yield is 800 kg, what will be his target yield?

A. 900 kg
B. 1000 kg
C. 1100 kg
D. 1200 kg

Solution

800 kg * 1.25 = 1000 kg

Correct Answer: B — 1000 kg

Q. A field has a length of 100 meters and a width of 50 meters. What is the area of the field in acres? (1 acre = 4046.86 m²)

A. 1.23 acres
B. 1.50 acres
C. 2.00 acres
D. 2.50 acres

Solution

(100 m * 50 m) / 4046.86 m² = 1.23 acres

Correct Answer: A — 1.23 acres

Q. A field has a length of 200 meters and a width of 150 meters. What is the area of the field in square meters?

A. 25000 m²
B. 30000 m²
C. 35000 m²
D. 40000 m²

Solution

200 m * 150 m = 30000 m²

Correct Answer: B — 30000 m²

Q. A fitness program claims to increase muscle strength by 5% each month. If a person's strength is currently 100 units, what will it be after 3 months?

A. 115.76
B. 110.25
C. 105.00
D. 120.00

Solution

After 3 months, strength = 100 * (1 + 0.05)^3 = 100 * 1.157625 = 115.76 units.

Correct Answer: A — 115.76

Q. A food assistance program distributes 250 kg of rice to each of 50 families. How many kilograms of rice are distributed in total?

A. 12500 kg
B. 10000 kg
C. 15000 kg
D. 20000 kg

Solution

Total rice distributed = 250 kg * 50 families = 12500 kg.

Correct Answer: A — 12500 kg

Q. A forest area of 1000 hectares absorbs 2.5 tons of CO2 per hectare per year. How much CO2 does it absorb in total in a year?

A. 2500 tons
B. 2000 tons
C. 3000 tons
D. 1500 tons

Solution

Total CO2 absorption = Area * CO2 absorption per hectare = 1000 * 2.5 = 2500 tons.

Correct Answer: A — 2500 tons

Q. A gallery has 120 paintings. If 30% of them are abstract, how many abstract paintings are there?

A. 36
B. 30
C. 24
D. 42

Solution

Number of abstract paintings = 30% of 120 = 30/100 * 120 = 36.

Correct Answer: A — 36

Q. A gardener can plant 100 trees in 5 hours. How many trees can he plant in 3 hours?

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

Solution

The rate is 100 trees / 5 hours = 20 trees/hour. In 3 hours, he can plant 20 * 3 = 60 trees.

Correct Answer: A — 50

Q. A gene therapy treatment costs $50,000 per patient. If a hospital treats 15 patients, what is the total cost?

A. $500,000
B. $750,000
C. $1,000,000
D. $1,250,000

Solution

Total cost = $50,000 * 15 = $750,000.

Correct Answer: B — $750,000

Q. A government agency has a staff of 120 employees, and 30% of them are in management positions. How many employees are in management?

A. 30
B. 36
C. 40
D. 42

Solution

Number of management employees = 30% of 120 = 0.30 * 120 = 36.

Correct Answer: B — 36

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