UPSC 2001 General Knowledge Questions with Answers
25 previous year UPSC Prelims questions on General Knowledge in the UPSC 2001 Prelims. Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
Explanations state facts as of the year each question was asked; words like “recently” refer to that year.
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UPSC 2001General Knowledge · Contemporary Events: India
Q21. The theme of Indian Science Congress 2001 was:
Explanation
The 88th Indian Science Congress (2001) was held at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, and the theme was "Food Nutrition and Environmental Security." The focus was on sustainable agricultural practices, food security, and environmental conservation.
Additional insight:
The 108th Indian Science Congress (2023) was inaugurated in Nagpur, focusing on sustainable development with the inclusive participation of all sections of society, including women. The theme was "Science & Technology for Sustainable Development with Women Empowerment." A new event, the "Tribal Science Congress," was introduced.
UPSC 2001General Knowledge · Contemporary Events: India
Q22. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I (Person)
List-II (Distinguished as)
A. Santosh Yadav
1. T.V. host
B. Oprah Winfrey
2. Journalist
C. Oscar Wilde
3. Mountaineer
D. P. Sainath
4. Dramatist and Author
Explanation
Santosh Yadav - An Indian mountaineer, she is the first woman to climb Mount Everest twice. Oprah Winfrey - A famous TV host, known for The Oprah Winfrey Show. Oscar Wilde - A renowned dramatist and author, famous for The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Importance of Being Earnest. P. Sainath - An Indian journalist, known for his work on rural affairs and social issues.
UPSC 2001General Knowledge · Contemporary Events: India
Q23. The largest share of Foreign Direct Investment (1997-2000) went to:
Explanation
Between 1997 and 2000, the services sector attracted the largest share of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India. This includes telecommunications, banking, insurance, financial services, and IT.
Additional insight:
India’s services sector attracts the largest share of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), encompassing finance, banking, insurance, IT, and consultancy. Between 2000 and 2024, this sector received the highest FDI equity inflow, totalling US$ 115.18 billion.
UPSC 2001General Knowledge · Sports and Games
Q24. The Chess player Alexi Shirov represents:
Explanation
Alexei Shirov is a Latvian-born Spanish chess grandmaster. He has represented Spain in international competitions since 1996.
Additional insight:
Some notable chess players:
Magnus Carlsen (Norway) Fabiano Caruana (USA) Liren Ding (China) Viswanathan Anand (India) Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (France) D. Gukesh became the youngest ever chess world champion at the age of 18, defeating China’s Ding Liren (2023 World Chess Champion) in the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship held in Singapore. Gukesh is only the third Asian to win the World championship after Viswanathan Anand (India) and Ding Liren (China).
UPSC 2001General Knowledge · Sports and Games
Q25. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I (Sports women)
List-II (Sport)
A. Anjali Vedpathak
1. Athletics
B. Mouma Das
2. Gymnastics
C. Neelam Singh
3. Rifle Shooting
D. Tumpa Debnath
4. Table Tennis
5. Chess
Explanation
Anjali Vedpathak (Rifle Shooting): A top Indian rifle shooter, was ranked world No. 1 in the 10m air rifle event, with multiple international medals. Mouma Das (Table Tennis): A prominent Indian table tennis player, representing India in the Commonwealth Games and Olympics. Neelam Singh (Athletics): An Indian discus thrower, who competed in international events like the Asian and Commonwealth Games. Tumpa Debnath (Gymnastics): An Indian gymnast known for her performances in national and international gymnastics competitions.
How many previous year UPSC questions are there on General Knowledge?
This page covers 25 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on General Knowledge in the UPSC 2001 Prelims, asked from 1996 to 2010. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
How should I use previous year UPSC questions for Prelims?
Attempt each question first, then open the answer and read the explanation for every option. Repeat by chapter, and track which statements UPSC reuses across years. Previous year questions show the exam pattern and difficulty level.
Which years are covered for General Knowledge?
Questions on General Knowledge in the UPSC 2001 Prelims are available for 15 years, from 1996 to 2010. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
