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UPSC Static Quizzes March 2026 | UPSC Prelims Practice Questions

Topic-wise UPSC Prelims Static MCQs &
Practice Quizzes for March 2026

UPSC Static Quizzes March 2026 provides topic-wise practice questions and important MCQs for UPSC Prelims preparation. These quizzes help aspirants revise static subjects, improve conceptual clarity, and strengthen exam-oriented preparation. Practice UPSC static GK quizzes regularly to boost accuracy, revision, and performance for the UPSC Civil Services Examination.

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2 March 2026 (Geography)

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1) Which one of the following stars is the nearest to the Earth?

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2) Consider the following statements:

Statement I:

Mars is considered a potential planet to support life because it shows evidence of the presence of water in some form.

Statement II:

The atmospheric pressure and temperature conditions on Mars are similar to those on Earth, enabling stable liquid water to exist on its surface.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

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3) This soil develops on crystalline igneous rocks in areas of low rainfall. It occurs in the eastern and southern part of the Deccan Plateau. It is generally poor in nitrogen and humus. Which of the following soils are described in the passage?

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4) Consider the following statements with reference to the Laterite Soil:

  1. They thrive in regions with high temperatures and low rainfall.
  2. They are rich in lime and silica.
  3. They have a deficiency of nitrogen and calcium.
  4. They are suitable for cashew nut cultivation.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

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5)  Which of the following disasters are included as notified disasters in India?

  1. Cyclones
  2. Cold waves
  3. Heat waves
  4. Fire

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3 March 2026 (Economy)

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1) If another global financial crisis happens in the near future, which of the following actions/policies are most likely to give some immunity to India? 

  1. Not depending on short-term foreign borrowings
  2. Opening up to more foreign banks
  3. Maintaining full capital account convertibility

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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2) With reference to Foreign Direct Investment in India, which one of the following is considered its major characteristic?

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3) With reference to the international trade of India at present, which of the following statements is/are correct? 

  1. India’s merchandise exports are less than its merchandise imports.
  2. India’s imports of iron and steel, chemicals, fertilisers and machinery have decreased in recent years.
  3. India’s exports of services are more than its imports of services.
  4. India suffers from an overall trade/current account deficit.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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4) In the context of the Indian economy, non-financial debt includes which of the following? 

  1. Housing loans owed by households.
  2. Amounts outstanding on credit cards
  3. Treasury bills

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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5) In India, why are some nuclear reactors kept “IAEA Safeguards” while others are not?

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5 March 2026 (Environment)

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1) Steel slag can be the material for which of the following? 

  1. Construction of base road
  2. Improvement of agricultural soil
  3. Production of cement

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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2) Consider the following statements: 

  1. Coal ash contains arsenic, lead and mercury.
  2. Coal-fired power plants release sulphur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen into the environment.
  3. High ash content is observed in Indian coal.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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3) What is the use of biochar in farming? 

  1. ‘Biochar can be used as a part of the growing medium in vertical farming.
  2. When biochar is a part of the growing medium, it promotes the growth of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms.
  3. When biochar is a part of the growing- medium, it enables the growing medium /to retain water for longer time.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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4) According to India’s National Policy on Biofuels, which of the following can be used as raw materials for the production of biofuels? 

  1. Cassava
  2. Damaged wheat grains 
  3. Groundnut seeds 
  4. Horse gram
  5. Rotten potatoes 
  6. Sugar beet 

Select the correct answer using the code given below: 

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5) Which one of the following statements best describes the term ‘Social Cost of Carbon’? It is a measure, in monetary value, of the

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6 March 2026 (Geography)

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1) With reference to pulse production in India, consider the following statements: 

  1. Black gram can be cultivated as both kharif and rabi crop.
  2. Green-gram alone accounts for nearly half of pulse production.
  3. In the last three decades, while the production of kharif pulses has increased, the production of rabi pulses has decreased.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

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2)

  • “The crop is subtropical in nature. A hard frost is injurious to it. It requires at least 210 frost-free days and 50 to 100 centimeters of rainfall for its growth. A light well-drained soil capable of retaining moisture is ideally suited for the cultivation of the crop.” 

Which one of the following is that crop?

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3) With reference to solar water pumps, consider the following statements: 

  1. Solar power can be used for running surface pumps and not for submersible Pumps. 
  2. Solar power can be used for running centrifugal pumps and not the ones with piston. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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4) With reference to the current trends in the cultivation of sugarcane in India, consider the following statements: 

  1. A substantial saving in seed material is made when ‘bud chip settlings’ are raised in a nursery and transplanted in the main field. 
  2. When direct planting of setts is done, the germination percentage is better with single budded setts as compared to setts with many buds. 
  3. If bad weather conditions prevail when setts are directly planted, single-budded setts have better survival as compared to large setts.
  4. Sugarcane can be cultivated using settlings prepared from tissue culture. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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5) What are the advantages of fertigation in agriculture? 

  1. Controlling the alkalinity of irrigation water is possible. 
  2. Efficient application of Rock Phosphate and all other phosphatic fertilizers is possible. 
  3. Increased availability of nutrients to plants is possible. 
  4. Reduction in the leaching of chemical nutrients is possible. 

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7 March 2026 (Polity)

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1) When a bill is referred to a joint sitting of both the Houses of the Parliament, it has to be passed by 

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2) Consider the following statements with reference to the Composition of the Constituent Assembly:

  1. The Constituent Assembly was constituted as per the Cripps Proposals.
  2. The British Government nominated a few members to the Constituent Assembly.
  3. The nominees of the Princely states were nominated by the princes.

How many of the statements given above are not correct?

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3) Consider the following statements : 

  1. The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or to amend a Money Bill. 
  2. The Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the Demands for Grants. 
  3. The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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4) Which one of the following categories of Fundamental Rights incorporates protection against untouchability as a form of discrimination?

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5) With reference to the fifth schedule of the Constitution, consider the following statements:

  1. The Governor of the state can make rules regulating the number of members of the tribes advisory council.
  2. The Governor of the state can make regulation on prohibition on the transfer of land among members of the Scheduled Tribes in scheduled areas. 
  3. The President can increase the area of any scheduled area in a state after consultation with the Governor of that State.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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9 March 2026 (Geography)

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1) Consider the following statements with reference to the Roopkund Lake:

  1. It is located in the Garhwal Himalayas.
  2. It is famous for preservation of human skeletons.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

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2) Consider the following statements with reference to the Lake effect snow:

  1. It occurs when cold air moves across the open waters.
  2. It is widespread throughout the Great Lakes region.
  3. It occurs during the summer season.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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3) Consider the following statements with reference to the Cloudbursts:

  1. They are sudden and heavy rainfall events with local character.
  2. They are commonly associated with thunderstorms.
  3. They are more common in plain areas compared to the mountain areas.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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4) Consider the following statements with reference to the major ports of India:

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru Port is the largest container port in India.
  2. Paradip port has the deepest harbour to handle large vessels.
  3. Visakhapatnam port is a land-locked harbour. 

How many of the statements given above are not correct?

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5) Consider the following statements:

  1. Most metallic minerals in India are found in the peninsular plateau's old crystalline rocks.
  2. Petroleum reserves are not found in the sedimentary basins of India. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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10 March 2026 (Environment + Geography)

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1) The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is constituted under the

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2) Consider the following pairs: 

S. NoInternational agreement /set-up Subject
1Alma-Ata DeclarationHealthcare of the people 
2Hague Convention Biological and chemical weapons 
3Talanoa DialogueGlobal climate change 
4Under2 CoalitionChild rights 

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

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3) With reference to carbon nanotubes, consider the following statements: 

  1. They can be used as carriers of drugs and antigens in the human body.
  2. They can be made into artificial blood capillaries for an injured part of the human body.
  3. They can be used in biochemical sensors.
  4. Carbon nanotubes are biodegradable.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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4) Which of the following statements are correct regarding the general difference between plant and animal cells? 

  1. Plant cells have cellulose cell walls whilst animal cells do not.
  2. Plant cells do not have plasma membrane unlike animal cells which do.
  3. The mature plant cell has one large vacuole whilst animal cell has many small vacuoles.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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5) With reference to Indian elephants, consider the following statements: 

  1. The leader of an elephant group is a female.
  2. The maximum gestation period can be 22 months.
  3. An elephant can normally go on calving till the age of 40 years only.
  4. Among the States in India, the highest elephant population is in Kerala.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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12 March 2026 (Modern History)

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1) The ruler of which one of the following dynasties of medieval India gave permission to the Portuguese to build a fort at Bhatkal?

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2) With reference to medieval Indian history, the "Group of Junta" was associated with:

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3) In the context of Indian history, which one of the following was referred to as the "Chola lake"?

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4) Who of the following is not associated with the Bhakti Movement?

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5) Consider the following:

  1. Ahmednagar
  2. Bijapur
  3. Golkonda
  4. Mysore

The Bahmani Kingdom was disintegrated into how many of the above states?

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13 March 2026 (Polity)

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1) With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements:

  1. Only the Prime Minister has to take the Oath of Secrecy and not the other ministers.
  2. The Prime Minister holds office during the pleasure of the President.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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2)

Consider the following statements regarding the Departmental standing Committees:

  1. It was set up on the recommendation of rules Committee of loksabha.
  2. Main function of the committee is to consider the demand for grants for the concerned ministries and departments before they are discussed and voted in the loksabha.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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3) With reference to budgetary procedure of the Parliament, What is the primary effect of the Rule of Lapse?

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4) What is the significance of notice under Rule 377 in Lok Sabha?

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5) With reference to parliamentary privileges, consider the following statements:

  1. Parliamentary privileges are extended to the President and the Attorney General of India as well.
  2. In both civil and criminal cases, members of Parliament cannot be arrested during the session of Parliament and 40 days before the beginning and 40 days after the end of a session.

Which of the above statements is/ are correct?

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14 March 2026 (Economy)

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1) If another global financial crisis happens in the near future, which of the following actions/policies are most likely to give some immunity to India? 

  1. Not depending on short-term foreign borrowings
  2. Opening up to more foreign banks
  3. Maintaining full capital account convertibility

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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2) With reference to Foreign Direct Investment in India, which one of the following is considered its major characteristic?

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3) With reference to the international trade of India at present, which of the following statements is/are correct? 

  1. India’s merchandise exports are less than its merchandise imports. 
  2. India’s imports of iron and steel, chemicals, fertilisers and machinery have decreased in recent years. 
  3. India’s exports of services are more than its imports of services.
  4. India suffers from an overall trade/current account deficit. 

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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4) In the context of the Indian economy, non-financial debt includes which of the following? 

  1. Housing loans owed by households. 
  2. Amounts outstanding on credit cards 
  3. Treasury bills 

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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5) In India, why are some nuclear reactors kept “IAEA Safeguards” while others are not?

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16 March 2026 (Economy)

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1)  The RBI decides to adopt an expansionist monetary policy, which of the following would it not do? 

  1. Cut and optimize the Statutory Liquidity Ratio 
  2. Increase the Marginal Standing Facility Rate 
  3. Cut the Bank Rate and Repo Rate 

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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2) With reference to the Indian economy after the 1991 economic liberalization, consider the following statements: 

  1. Worker productivity (Rupee per worker at 2004-05 prices) increased in urban areas while it decreased in rural areas. 
  2. The percentage share of rural areas in the workforce steadily increased. 
  3. In rural areas, the growth in non-farm economy increased. 
  4. The growth rate in rural employment decreased. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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3) Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana' has been launched for

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4) With reference to the Fourteenth Finance Commission, which of the following statements is/are correct? 

  1. It has increased the share of States in the central divisible pool from 32 percent to 42 percent. 
  2. It has made recommendations concerning sector-specific grants. 

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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5) The ‘Fortaleza Declaration', recently in the news, is related to the affairs of

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17 March 2026 (Geography)

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1) Consider the following statements:

Assertion (A):
 Tsunamis are often referred to as “shallow-water waves” despite their enormous energy.

Reason (R):
 Tsunamis have wavelengths much longer than the ocean depth, causing them to behave as shallow-water waves.

Which of the following is correct?

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2) Which of the following is a consequence of advection inversion?

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3) Consider the following statements regarding Atmospheric Rivers:

  1. Atmospheric rivers are most common in the mid-latitudes and are rare in tropical regions.
  2. Atmospheric rivers are responsible for transporting up to about 30% of the Earth’s moisture from the tropics to the poles.
  3. The frequency and intensity of atmospheric rivers are expected to increase in a warming climate, leading to more extreme precipitation events.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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4) What is the primary component of the Earth’s core, located beneath the mantle?

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5) Consider the following statements:

Statement I:
 The California Current is a cold ocean current that flows southward along the western coast of North America.

Statement II:
 The California Current is part of the North Pacific Gyre and is influenced by the Coriolis effect.

Statement III:
 The California Current contributes to the arid climate of coastal California by cooling the air and reducing precipitation.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

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18 March 2026 (Modern History)

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1) The Ilbert Bill, introduced in 1883, aimed to achieve a significant reform in the Indian judicial system. What was its primary objective?

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2)  The Bombay Mill Hands Association was a significant milestone in India's labor movement. Which of the following statements accurately describe this association?

  1. Lala Lajpat Rai founded it.
  2. It advocated for reduced working hours and a weekly holiday for workers.

Which of the following options is correct?

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3) Which of the following statements about Warren Hastings' judicial reforms are correct?

  1. District Diwani Adalats were established to try civil disputes.
  2. District Faujdari Adalats were set up to try criminal disputes and were placed under British officers.
  3. A Supreme Court was established at Calcutta.
  4. A Law Commission was set up under Macaulay for codification of Indian laws.

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4) The Limitation Law of 1859, enacted by the British, aimed to address a specific social issue in India. What was the primary objective of this law?

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5) Who founded the Indian National Association in 1876?

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19 March 2026 (Modern History)

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1) Consider the following statements about the Residency system in British India:

  1. The Residency system was unique and differed from both European imperial traditions and the Mughal system of vakils.
  2. The Residents were initially commercial agents who later took on political roles as the East India Company’s function shifted from trade to governance.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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2) Consider the following statements about the railway construction in colonial India:

  1. The primary purpose of railway construction was to serve the economic development of India.
  2. British capital investments in railways were guaranteed a 5% return, with the risk borne by Indian revenues.
  3. The railway network was designed to integrate internal markets within India, rather than connecting ports to raw material sources.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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3) Which of the following statements about the jute economy in colonial India is/are correct?

  1. Jute cultivation in eastern India developed as peasants sought to earn more by cultivating the “golden crop.”
  2. The primary producers of jute reaped significant benefits from the jute market boom between 1906 and 1913.
  3. The jute economy crashed in the 1930s, followed by the devastating Bengal famine of 1943.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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4) Which of the following statements about the impact of commercialization of agriculture in colonial India is/are correct?

  1. The commercialization of agriculture led to the immediate rise of a powerful rural capitalist class and the widespread proletarianization of the peasantry.
  2. The rich peasants benefited from cash crop cultivation, but they remained vulnerable to market fluctuations.
  3. The commercialization of agriculture had no connection with famines in colonial India.

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5) Consider the following statements about the “bazaar economy” in colonial India:

  1. The bazaar economy operated in sectors where returns were too low or risks too high for European investors.
  2. Indigenous merchants and bankers in the bazaar economy expanded their operations overseas to regions like China, Burma, and East Africa.
  3. The bazaar economy was entirely independent of British imperial policies and infrastructure.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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21 March 2026 (Economic)

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1) Which of the following is a bond through which Indian entities can raise money from foreign markets in dollar and dominated in rupees?

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2) Which of the following constitute broad money in the economy?

  1. Current deposit with the banking system.
  2. Certificates of deposit issued by the bank.
  3. Currency with the public.
  4. Demand deposit with the post office.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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3) Which term is used in economics to describe a strategy that reduces risk by taking a position in a security or asset to offset potential losses?

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4) Which of the following correctly describes "Anchor Investors"?

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5) Consider the following statements regarding Nominal and Real GDP:

  1. Nominal GDP is calculated using current prices and it is not adjusted for inflation.
  2. Real GDP is the inflation-adjusted GDP of a country which reflects the value of final goods and services produced by an economy in a given year.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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23 March 2026 (Economic)

Answer: D

Explanation:
 Statement 1 is incorrect as Stagflation occurs when cost-push inflation leads to higher prices, reduced demand, and stagnant economic growth. As production costs rise, businesses increase prices, causing inflation. Reduced demand and decreased production follow, resulting in an economic slowdown, characterized by high inflation and stagnant growth, thus leading to stagflation.

Statement 2 is incorrect as Stagflation is characterized by high inflation, stagnant economic growth, and high unemployment. It is the opposite of high growth with low inflation.

Therefore, D is the correct answer.

Theme: Inflation.

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1) Consider the following statements regarding Stagflation:

  1. It is caused by demand pull inflation.
  2. It is characterized by high growth with low inflation.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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2) Which of the following is/are the examples of Transfer Payment(s)?

  1. Unemployment allowance
  2. Payment of salary
  3. Social security payments
  4. Old age pension
  5. Payment of taxes
  6. Housing subsidies

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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3) Consider the following statements regarding Livestock census:

  1. It is conducted by department of Economic Affairs.
  2. The census is conducted every 5 years.
  3. India has world’s largest livestock population.

How many of the above statements are correct?

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4) Which of the following transactions are classified as capital account transactions in a country’s balance of payments?

  1. Foreign direct investment
  2. External commercial borrowings
  3. Dividend payments to foreign investors
  4. Interest payments on foreign loans
  5. Foreign portfolio investment

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5) What is a “Crypto Winter” in the context of the cryptocurrency market?

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24 March 2026 (Geography)

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1) With reference to Earth's atmosphere, which one of the following statements is correct?

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2) The corona, a series of colored rings around the Sun or Moon, is caused by:

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3) Which of the following countries is NOT part of the Nile River Basin?

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4) Which of the following is/are the geologic features that can be seen in a Deltaic Region?

  1. Estuaries
  2. Levees
  3. Oxbow Lakes
  4. Distributaries

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5) Which of the following statements about the glacial cycle is/are correct?

  1. The glacial cycle consists of alternating periods of glaciation (ice ages) and interglacial periods (warmer phases).
  2. During glaciation, sea levels rise due to the accumulation of ice on land.
  3. Interglacial periods are characterized by the retreat of glaciers and the formation of glacial landforms such as moraines and drumlins.

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26 March 2026 (History)

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1) What was a notable outcome of European trading companies, particularly the British East India Company, establishing their presence in India?

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2) Which of the following best describes the impact of the Carnatic Wars on British expansion in India?

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3) Where was the first Portuguese fort established in India?

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4) Which of the following statements is not a consequence of the Treaty of Sagauli (1816) between the British East India Company and Nepal?

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5) The “Forward Policy” of the British East India Company, initiated during Lord Auckland’s tenure, primarily aimed at:

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27 March 2026 (Polity)

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1) The landmark judgement, S. R. Bommai is related with which of the following

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2) The provisions in the Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to

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3) "To uphold and protect the Sovereignty Unity and Integrity of India" is a provision made in the

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4) Which of the following signifies Directive principles of the policies?

  1. They facilitate stability and continuity in domestic and foreign policies in political, economic and social spheres in spite of the changes of the party in power.
  2. They are supplementary to the fundamental rights of the citizens. They are intended to fill in the vacuum in Part III by providing for social and economic rights.

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5)  Which of the following signifies fundamental rights?

  1. They constitute the bedrock of democratic system in the country.
  2. They provide necessary conditions for the material and moral protection of man.
  3. They serve as a formidable bulwark of individual liberty.
  4. They facilitate the establishment of rule of law in the country.

Which of the above statements are correct?

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30 March 2026 (Economy )

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1) Which one of the following functions as an automatic stabilizer in the context of fiscal and monetary policies of an economy?

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2) Which of the following policies help to raise interest rates unambiguously and thereby lead to appreciation of currency?

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3) Consider the following statements:

  1. An increase in a bond’s demand leads to a decrease in its selling price, which in turn causes an increase in its yield.
  2. Rising bond yields increase the government’s borrowing costs, as it must pay higher returns to investors.
  3. Rising US bond yields attract foreign investors, who shift from emerging market equities to US bonds, seeking lower risk and higher returns.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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4) Which of the following brings out the ‘Consumer Price Index Number for Industrial Workers’?

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5) Consider the following statements regarding Urea Gold:

  1. Urea Gold is a sulphur-fortified urea fertiliser developed by Ministry of Agriculture.
  2. Indian soils are deficient in sulphur, a nutrient essential for oilseeds and pulses, making Urea Gold a beneficial fertiliser.
  3. Urea Gold improves nitrogen use efficiency by releasing it gradually.
  4. Urea Gold helps farmers reduce urea consumption, potentially saving costs.

How many of the above statements are correct?

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31 March 2026 (Ancient History)

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1) With reference to Indian history, who among the following is a future Buddha, yet to come to save the world?

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2) The Jain philosophy holds that the world is created and maintained by –

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3) With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs:

Famous PlacePresent State
1. BhilsaMadhya Pradesh
2. DwarasamudraMaharashtra
3. GirnagarGujarat
4. SthanesvaraUttar Pradesh

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

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4) With reference to scholars/literateurs of ancient India, consider the following statements:

  1. Panini is associated with Pushyamitra Shunga.
  2. Amarasimha is associated with Harshavardhana.
  3. Kalidasa is associated with Chandragupta II.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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5) With reference to the history of ancient India, Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla and Kshemeshvara were famous –

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About the UPSC Civil Services Examination (UPSC CSE)

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the most competitive and esteemed examinations in India, conducted by the Union Public Service Commission to recruit officers for services such as the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and others. The exam comprises three stages — Prelims, Mains, and the Personality Test (Interview) — designed to test a candidate’s knowledge, aptitude, decision-making, and leadership skills.

How to Prepare Effectively for UPSC CSE

Cracking the UPSC CSE requires a deep understanding of the syllabus, consistent revision, structured answer writing, and smart test-taking strategies. The Prelims test analytical and conceptual clarity, the Mains focuses on critical thinking, articulation, and subject mastery, while the Interview assesses presence of mind, ethical judgment, and personality traits relevant to public service.

At UnderStand UPSC, we empower aspirants with a personalized and focused approach to each stage of the exam.

Why Choose UnderStand UPSC?

UnderStand UPSC is a mentorship-driven platform offering a clear, clutter-free strategy to tackle the Civil Services Examination. Our programs like Transform (for beginners and intermediate learners) and Conquer (for advanced mains preparation) provide structured study plans, syllabus-wise video content, interactive live sessions, and answer writing support.

We emphasize:

  • Concept clarity through topic-wise lectures

  • Test series designed around real UPSC standards

  • Personalized mentorship in small groups

  • Regular performance tracking and peer benchmarking

  • Doubt-clearing sessions, current affairs analysis, and monthly magazines

Join the UnderStand UPSC Learning Community

Our mission is to make UPSC preparation less overwhelming and more strategic. We combine mentorship, discipline, and academic rigor to help you clear CSE with confidence. Whether you’re preparing from Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, or a remote village — our online-first model ensures quality guidance reaches every corner of India.

Join the thousands of aspirants who trust UnderStand UPSC to guide their journey toward becoming civil servants.

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