Miscellaneous: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Polity)
3 previous year UPSC Prelims questions on Miscellaneous (Polity). 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 2003Polity · Miscellaneous
Q1. Survey of India is under the ministry of:
Explanation
Survey of India, the oldest scientific department under the Department of Science & Technology, was established in 1767. As the principal mapping agency, it ensures India’s domain is accurately mapped, providing base maps for development and resource utilization to support the country’s progress and security. The Department of Science & Technology which operates under the Ministry of Science and Technology, promotes science and technology in India, from high-end research and cutting-edge technology development to addressing the technological needs of the common man through skill development.
UPSC 2003Polity · Miscellaneous
Q2. Which one of the following statements is NOT correct?
Explanation
Statement (a) is correct: The Press Council of India is a statutory quasi-judicial autonomous authority re- established in the year 1966 under an Act of Parliament, Press Council Act, 1965. Statement (b) is correct: The PIB accredits media representatives, including foreign media, at the Headquarters, enabling them to access information from government sources. Statement (c) is incorrect: Uttar Pradesh publishes the largest number of newspapers in India. Statement (d) is correct: Currently, PTI commands more than 50% per cent of news agency market share in India.
UPSC 2003Polity · Miscellaneous
Q3. As per Indian Protocol, who among the following ranks highest in the order of precedence?
Explanation
Option (c) is correct: The Governor within their respective states is the fourth ranked officer of the government of India just below the Prime Minister and above former Presidents. Governors rank eighth outside their states. The correct sequence in the descending order of precedence in the warrant of precedence is:
1. President of India
2. Vice President of India
3. Prime Minister of India
4. Governors of States within their respective States
5. Former President 5A. Deputy Prime Minister
6. Speaker of Lok Sabha, and Chief Justice of India
9. Judges of the Supreme Court
10. Deputy Chairman of RS
11. Attorney General of India
12. Member of Parliament
Answer key for these questions
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UPSC year
Correct answer
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2003
(d) Science and Technology
2
2003
(c) Among all the states of India, Maharashtra publishes the largest number of newspapers.
3
2003
(c) Governor of a State within his State
Frequently asked questions
How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Miscellaneous?
This page covers 3 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Miscellaneous (Polity), asked from 1997 to 2025. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
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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.
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Questions on Miscellaneous (Polity) are available for 19 years, from 1997 to 2025. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
