3,238 previous year UPSC Prelims (GS Paper-I) questions, from 1995 to 2025, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Filter by subject, chapter or year.
Explanations state facts as of the year each question was asked; words like “recently” refer to that year.
Showing 2281–2290 of 3238 questions
In mid-2003, 500,000 Hong Kong residents protested against Article 23 national security legislation, fearing restrictions on free speech, press, and assembly. The proposed law sought to criminalize treason, secession, sedition, and subversion. Massive opposition on July 1, 2003, forced the government to withdraw the bill.
Shanta Sinha, an anti-child labour activist, founded the MV (Mamidipudi Venkatarangaiya) Foundation to eliminate child labour and promote education. She won the 2003 Ramon Magsaysay Award and served as NCPCR Chairperson, advocating children’s rights.
Statement (1) is correct: Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha, Chennai: Recognized for its significant role in promoting Hindi language in southern India.
Statement (2) is correct: National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Mohali: Established to provide leadership in pharmaceutical sciences and related areas.
Statement (3) is correct: Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram:
Known for advanced medical research and technology development. Statement (4) is incorrect: However, the Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior, was not designated as an Institute of National Importance by an Act of Parliament as of 2004.
Max Mirnyi, the doubles partner of Mahesh Bhupathi, is from Belarus. He won multiple Grand Slam doubles titles and was a former world No. 1 in doubles.
Guided missile frigate (F43), acquired by the Indian Navy in 2003, was built by Russia. It is a Talwar-class stealth frigate, which is a modified version of the Russian Krivak III-class frigates. It is equipped with advanced stealth features and modern weaponry, including the Club-N missile system. It has a displacement capacity of 4,000 tons and can achieve a speed of 30 knots, making it capable of undertaking a wide range of naval missions with efficiency.
INSAT-3E, a communication satellite operated by ISRO, was launched on 28 September 2003 from Kourou, French Guiana, using the Ariane-5 rocket. Designed to enhance telecommunications, television broadcasting, and meteorological services, it played a crucial role in strengthening India’s satellite communication infrastructure.
INSAT (Indian National Satellite System) is India’s largest civilian communication satellite network, operated by ISRO since 1983. It supports telecommunications, television broadcasting, meteorology, disaster warning, and search-and-rescue operations. The system consists of multiple generations, including INSAT-1, INSAT-2, INSAT-3, and GSAT series. GSAT-N2 (GSAT-20), a communication satellite by ISRO, was launched in November 2024 via SpaceX Falcon 9 to enhance broadband services across India.
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| A. Anil Kokodar | 1. Chief of the Integrated Defence Staff |
| B. Raman Puri | 2. Chairman, 17th Law Commission |
| C. M. Jagannatha Rao | 3. Chairman, ISRO |
| D. G. Madhavan Nair | 4. Chairman Atomic Energy |
(A-4) Anil Kakodkar - He was the Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission of India and the Secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy in 2004. Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty is the current chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission of India. (B-1) Raman Puri - He served as the Chief of the Integrated Defence Staff (CIDS) in 2004, responsible for coordinating India’s three armed forces. Lt General Johnson P Mathew is the current CIDS. (C-2) M. Jagannatha Rao - He was appointed as the Chairman of the 17th Law Commission of India, which was tasked with legal reforms. The 23rd Law Commission was recently announced. The Chairman of 22nd Law Commission is Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi. (D-3) G. Madhavan Nair - He was the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) from 2003 to 2009 and led key space missions, including the Chandrayaan-1 mission. Dr. V. Narayanan is the current chairman of ISRO.
The Deccan Odyssey is a luxury tourist train in India that was launched in 2004 by the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) in collaboration with the Indian Railways. It is often called the "Palace on Wheels of Maharashtra" and provides a journey through various destinations in Maharashtra.
Statement 1 is incorrect: Hema Malini served as the Chairperson of the Children’s Film Society, India (CFSI) from 1999 to 2002.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Yash Chopra was never appointed as the Chairman of the CBFC in India. Prasoon Joshi is the current Chairman of the CBFC of India.
Statement 3 is correct: Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor, and Dev Anand have all been recipients of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Dilip Kumar received it in 1994, Raj Kapoor in 1987, and Dev Anand in 2002.
Prasoon Joshi is the current Chairman of the CBFC of India. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India’s highest cinematic honour, presented annually by the Government of India for lifetime contributions to Indian cinema. The 2024 award was conferred upon Mithun Chakraborty for his outstanding lifetime contribution to Indian cinema.
Statement 1 is correct: Vitamin A is essential for maintaining healthy tear production and eye lubrication. Its deficiency can cause xerophthalmia, leading to dryness in the conjunctiva and cornea due to impaired lacrimal gland function. If left untreated, it can result in severe eye damage and vision impairment.
Statement 2 is correct: Vitamin B1 (thiamine) plays a crucial role in energy metabolism and nerve function. Its deficiency leads to beriberi, which occurs in two forms:
Wet beriberi affects the cardiovascular system, potentially causing heart enlargement, rapid heartbeat, and heart failure. Dry beriberi impacts the nervous system, leading to muscle weakness, nerve damage, and digestive issues such as indigestion.
Statement 3 is correct: A lack of Vitamin C results in scurvy, characterized by muscle pain, joint discomfort, and fatigue. Since Vitamin C is essential for collagen synthesis and its deficiency weakens connective tissues, leading to pain, fragile blood vessels, and slow wound healing.
Statement 4 is correct: Vitamin D is vital for calcium absorption in the intestines. Due to its deficiency calcium absorption decreases which leads to low blood calcium levels. The body compensates by increasing parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion which draws calcium from bones. Without sufficient Vitamin D the kidneys may excrete more calcium in urine, leading to weakened bones and risk of osteoporosis.
| Q | UPSC year | Correct answer |
|---|---|---|
| 2281 | 2004 | (b) They were against the Hong Kong Government’s plan to impose an internal security law |
| 2282 | 2004 | (b) an anti-child labour activist |
| 2283 | 2004 | (a) 1, 2 and 3 |
| 2284 | 2004 | (c) Belarus |
| 2285 | 2004 | (c) Russia |
| 2286 | 2004 | (a) French Guiana |
| 2287 | 2004 | (d) A-4; B-1; C-2; D-3 |
| 2288 | 2004 | (d) a luxury train which travels through Maharashtra and includes Goa in its journey |
| 2289 | 2004 | (d) 3 only |
| 2290 | 2004 | (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
This page covers 3238 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I, asked from 1995 to 2025. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
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.
Questions on UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I are available for 31 years, from 1995 to 2025. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
