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1
Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:

List I (UN Peacekeeping Operation)List II (Period of Operation)
A. UNMIL1. 2007 – 2010
B. MINURCAT2. 2002 – 2005
C. MINUSTAH3. 2003 – 2018
D. UNMISET4. 2004 – 2017

Code: A B C D
UPSC Prelims 2026 International Relations
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2
Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:

List I (BIMSTEC Centre/Establishment)List II (Location)
A. BIMSTEC Cultural Industries Observatory1. NOIDA
B. BIMSTEC Energy Centre2. Bengaluru
C. BIMSTEC Centre for Weather and Climate3. Colombo
D. BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility4. Thimphu

Code: A B C D
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3
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

Indian Army CorpsHeadquarters
a) 3 CorpsDimapur
b) 4 CorpsTezpur
c) 14 CorpsLeh
d) 33 CorpsSrinagar
UPSC Prelims 2026 Defense and Security
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4
In which one among the following texts does the term kshetra-patni (‘mistress of the field’) originate?
a) Rigveda
b) Atharvaveda
c) Ashtadhyayi
d) Arthashastra
UPSC Prelims 2026 Ancient Indian History
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5
Consider the following assertion:
The genesis of political alliances based on community lay in the very nature of the Montague-Chelmsford Reforms, 1919.

Which of the following statements support/supports the above assertion?
1. Reforms retained and extended the principle of separate electorates.
2. Separate electorates were supposed to counter Indian nationalism, which was growing stronger.
3. Deprived classes rallied around the favours inherent in separate electorates.

Select the answer using the code given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
UPSC Prelims 2026 Modern Indian History
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6
Consider the following statements regarding the British policy in Awadh immediately after its annexation in 1856:
1. The taluqdars were dispossessed of their estates but allowed to retain their arms and forts.
2. A Summary Revenue Settlement was made in 1856 assuming that the taluqdars were outsiders.
3. The British believed in taking revenue directly from the peasants by removing the taluqdars.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 2 and 3 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) 2 only
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7
Which of the following countries are members of the European Union?
1. Belarus
2. Poland
3. Germany
4. Switzerland

Select the answer using the code given below:
a) 1, 2 and 4
b) 1 and 4 only
c) 2 and 3
d) 2 and 4 only
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8
Consider the following UN organizations/agencies:
1. World Food Programme
2. United Nations Children’s Fund
3. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
4. International Labour Organisation
How many of the above has/have been awarded the Nobel Prize twice?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
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9
Which of the following items of defence hardware is/are manufactured in India?
1. Su-30 MKI Fighter Jets
2. T-90 MK-III Tanks
3. Akula Class Submarine
Select the answer using the code given below:
a) 1 and 2
b) 1 and 3
c) 1 only
d) 2 only
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10
Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:

List I
(Project Supported by India)

List II
(Country)

A. Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project
1. Maldives
B. Restoration of Stor Palace
2. Afghanistan
C. District Hospital at Dickoya
3. Bhutan
D. Institute of Security and Law Enforcement Studies
4. Sri Lanka

Code:
A B C D
a) 1 4 2 3
b) 3 2 4 1
c) 3 4 2 1
d) 1 2 4 3
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11
Which of the following connectivity projects is/are a part of cooperation between India and the ASEAN member countries?
1. Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project
2. IMT Trilateral Highway
3. Agartala-Akhaura Rail Line
Select the answer using the code given below:
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) 2 only
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12
Consider the following statements with respect to the AI Impact Summit, 2026 held in New Delhi:
1. The Summit’s Intellectual framework was based on three foundational Sutras: People, Planning, and Progress.
2. The Preamble of the Summit stresses Democratising AI Resources, which acknowledges the charter for Democratic Diffusion of AI as a binding framework to support locally relevant innovation and strengthen resilient AI ecosystem while respecting national laws.
3. The New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact was structured around seven Chakras (Pillars), which included Access for Social Empowerment, AI for Science, and Secure and Trusted AI.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 3 only
UPSC Prelims 2026 Current Affairs
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13
With reference to the organizations under the Government of India, consider the following details:

| Sl. No. | Organisation | Function | Controlling Union Ministry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Central Economic Intelligence Bureau (CEIB) | To coordinate between various law enforcement agencies | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| 2. | Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) | To investigate complex corporate frauds | Ministry of Finance |
| 3. | Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) | To preserve values in public life and ensure the health of the national economy | Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions |

In how many of the above rows are the given details correctly matched?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) None
UPSC Prelims 2026 Indian Economy
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14
Consider the following statements about river bridges connecting India with neighbouring countries:
1. ‘Maitri Setu’, built over Feni river, connects Ramgarh in India with Sabroom in Bangladesh.
2. Jhulaghat Suspension Bridge connects India with Myanmar.
3. Mechi bridge and its approaches connect Panitanki Bypass in India with Kakarvitta in Nepal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 only
d) 3 only
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15
Consider the following statements about Mission Sudarshan Chakra of India:
1. It aims to enhance India’s air defence, ballistic missile defence and aerial offensive capabilities.
2. This Mission is being designed to enhance rapid, powerful, and precise defence responses, reinforcing India’s strategic autonomy.
3. One of the aims of this Mission is to cover all public places of India by an expanded nationwide shield by 2035.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 only
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16
Consider the following statements about the Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes of the Parliament of India:
1. Although members of this Committee are elected from both Houses of Parliament, the Chairperson of this Committee is appointed by the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
2. Twenty members are elected by the Rajya Sabha and ten members by the Lok Sabha.
3. No minister, except for the Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, is eligible to be a member of this Committee.
4. Members are elected for a fixed term of two years from the date they enter their office.
Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct?
a) There are four correct statements.
b) There is only one correct statement, that is statement 2.
c) There are two correct statements, that include statement 1.
d) There is no correct statement.
UPSC Prelims 2026 Indian Polity
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17
Consider the following statements in respect of questions asked by the Members in the Parliament of India:
1. Unstarred questions are those to which a Member desires an oral answer in the House.
2. Starred questions are those to which a Member desires a written answer.
3. No supplementary question can be asked on an unstarred question.
Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct?
a) All the three statements are correct.
b) There are two correct statements, that include statement 2.
c) There is only one correct statement.
d) There is no correct statement.
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18
Consider the following statements about the provisions pertaining to the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes in India:
1. Provisions regarding the administration of the Tribal Areas in the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram are given in the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India.
2. Some tribes of India are entitled to exemption from paying Income Tax on certain incomes.
3. The Constitution of India provides for reservation of seats in Panchayats for women belonging to the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes.
Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct?
a) There are two correct statements, that include statement 2.
b) There are two correct statements, that are statements 1 and 3.
c) There is only one correct statement.
d) All three statements are correct.
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19
Which of the following statements with regard to the persons with disabilities in India is/are correct?
1. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, an Act passed by the Parliament of India in 2018, mandates reservation in education and employment, places a legal duty on Governments to ensure accessibility and non-discrimination.
2. The Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan focuses on achieving universal accessibility for Persons with Disabilities across three key domains – built infrastructure, transport systems and information and communication technology.
3. The National Divyangjan Finance and Development Corporation (NDFDC) is a public sector organization set up by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs as a not-for-profit company to promote entrepreneurship among Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).
Select the answer using the code given below:
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3
d) 1 only
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20
Consider the following statements with reference to the Constitution of India:
1. There is no Article in the Constitution of India that specifies that the Constitution of India will be officially called the ‘Constitution of India’.
2. There is no Article in the Constitution of India that specifies that the Indian Independence Act, 1947 and the Government of India Act, 1935 stand repealed.
3. There is no Article in the Constitution of India that mentions 26th January, 1950 as the date of the commencement of the Constitution of India.
Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct?
a) All three statements are correct.
b) There is no correct statement.
c) There are two correct statements that include statement 3.
d) There is only one correct statement.
UPSC Prelims 2026 Indian Polity
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21
‘X’ was addressing a seminar on the meaning of the term ‘law’ as provided under Article 13, Part III of the Constitution of India. ‘X’ explained that the meaning of the term ‘law’ in the Constitution of India was very comprehensive. It included ordinances, orders and even rules and regulations. ‘Y’ pointed out that the term ‘law’ in Article 13 also included custom or usage having in the territory of India the force of law, to which ‘X’ was not convinced. Based on the above, select the correct conclusion from the options given below:
a) ‘X’ is correct in the interpretation of law, including the view on non-inclusion of custom.
b) The view of ‘Y’ that ‘law’ included custom is not correct.
c) The views of both ‘X’ and ‘Y’ are correct.
d) The view of only ‘Y’ is correct.
UPSC Prelims 2026 Indian Polity
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Mr. X, a senior officer, was overseeing a critical vaccination programme during a pandemic. He found that a private service provider responsible for vaccine distribution was compromising on quality to make profits. Despite immense pressure to manage the issue due to vested interests, he raised his voice based on the principles of public administration which he learnt during various training programmes attended across his career. He reported the issue to the appropriate vigilance authority and halted the contract to ensure citizen welfare.
Which one among the following principles of public administration was most strongly demonstrated by Mr. X’s actions?
a) Esprit de corps
b) Equity
c) Accountability
d) Delegation
UPSC Prelims 2026 Ethics
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23
Which of the following statements with regard to India’s Deep Ocean Mission is/are correct?
1. It was launched by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India.
2. Matsya-6000 has been designed to carry 3 people for deep sea exploration.
3. Samudrayaan is a project under this mission.
Select the answer using the code given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
UPSC Prelims 2026 Science Tech
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24
Which of the following statements with regard to the National Quantum Mission (NQM) is/are correct?
1. It aims at developing intermediate-scale quantum computers with 50 - 1000 physical qubits.
2. Its implementation includes setting up of four Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs) in academic and national R&D institutes across India.
Select the answer using the code given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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25
Which of the following statements with regard to GenomeIndia Project is/are correct?
1. It is a part of the Human Genome Project.
2. The project is funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India.
3. Its primary aim is to build a catalogue of genetic diversity of the Indian population.
Select the answer using the code given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
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