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UPSC Static Quizzes February 2026 | UPSC Prelims Practice Questions

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

UPSC Static Quizzes February 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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2nd February 2026

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1) Where was the headquarters of the Ghadar Movement/Party located?

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2) Consider the following statements:

  1. ‘Bhandar’ – Swadeshi Periodical was started by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray during the swadeshi movement.
  2. Bengal Chemical Works was started by Rabindranath Tagore to challenge British industrialization.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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3) Bhagwat Chatuspathi was an institution that promoted the study of Indian religion, philosophy, and history. Who founded this institution in 1895?

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4) Consider the following statements:

  1. The Landholders Society and the Bengal British India Society merged into the British Indian Association.
  2. The National Conference was merged with the Indian National Congress.
  3. Mancherjee Merwanjee was the first president of East India association.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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5) He was a close associate of Bhagat Singh and Sukhdev, and together they carried out the assassination of John P. Saunders, a British police officer, in Lahore. He was also involved in the Lahore Conspiracy Case and was hanged by the British for his role in the freedom struggle. Which of the following personalities is being referred to in the above paragraph?

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3rd February 2026

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1) Which organization submitted a petition to the House of Commons in 1875, demanding direct representation for India in the British Parliament?

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2) In the context of the Indian Freedom Struggle, which of the following events is associated with the Kakori Conspiracy Case of 1925?

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3) Which of the following statements about the recruitment of civil servants in India during the British rule is/are correct?

  1. The India Act of 1784 and the Charter Act of 1793 allowed recruitment only through nomination by the Court of Directors.
  2. The Charter Act of 1853 abolished the nomination system and introduced open competition for all “subjects of Her Majesty”.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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4) In the context of India’s struggle for independence, arrange the following events in chronological order:

  1. The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched.
  2. The Rowlatt Act was passed.
  3. The Quit India Movement was launched.
  4. The Indian Independence Act was passed.

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5) Which of the following best describes the term “Paramountcy” in the context of British India?

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4th February 2026

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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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5th February 2026

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1) Consider the following statements about the Swadeshi Movement in India:

  1. The Swadeshi Movement was initially launched as a response to the Partition of Bengal in 1905 and aimed at promoting indigenous industries and boycotting British goods.
  2. The movement was limited to Bengal and did not gain significant traction in other parts of India.
  3. The Swadeshi Movement led to the establishment of indigenous enterprises, such as the Bengal Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals, and encouraged the use of Indian-made goods.
  4. The movement was entirely non-violent and did not involve any radical or revolutionary activities.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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2) Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: The Rowlatt Act of 1919 gave the British government in India the power to detain individuals without trial.
 Statement 2: The Rowlatt Act was passed in response to the growing nationalist movement in India and the perceived threat of revolutionary activities.

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

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3) Which of the following methods was NOT adopted by the moderate nationalists during the Indian National Movement?

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4) Consider the following statements about the rise of nationalism in India:

  1. The rise of Indian nationalism in the late 19th century was facilitated by industrialization, urbanization, and print capitalism.
  2. Indian nationalism emerged in a private cultural sphere, where Indians imagined their own modernity distinct from the West.
  3. The roots of Indian nationalism were based on attachment to land, language, and culture.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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5) Consider the following statements about the post-1857 political developments in India:

  1. After the revolt of 1857, the British attempted to strengthen the landed aristocracy as their natural allies.
  2. The Imperial Durbar of 1877 symbolized the British attempt to integrate native princes into the imperial social order.
  3. The British Indian Association, founded in 1851, represented the interests of the middle class rather than the aristocratic class.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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6th February 2026

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1) Which of the following were the key demands of the Moderates in the Indian National Congress?

  1. Abolition of the India Council and expansion of Indian participation in legislative councils.
  2. Simultaneous civil service examinations in India and London, and raising the age limit for such examinations.
  3. They sought the abolition of the salt tax and the Permanent Settlement revenue system due to exploitative practices.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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2) Which of the following statements about the economic critique of colonialism by the Moderates is/are correct?

  1. They believed that foreign capital investment would benefit India’s industrialization.
  2. Dadabhai Naoroji calculated India’s per capita income highlighting the impoverishment caused by British rule.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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3) What was the key theme of the economic nationalism advocated by the Moderates?

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4) Consider the following statements about the early Indian National Congress (INC):

  1. The INC aimed to eliminate regional differences by holding sessions in different parts of India and selecting presidents from regions other than the session’s location.
  2. The INC included representatives from all sections of Indian society, including peasants, workers, and lower castes, from its inception.
  3. The INC adopted a minority clause in 1889 to ensure that no resolution would be passed if opposed by an overwhelming majority of Hindu or Muslim delegates.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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5) Who was the president of the Indian National Congress session in 1890, where Kadambini Ganguly made history by addressing the gathering as the first woman graduate of Calcutta University?

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7th February 2026

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1) Consider the following statements about the rise of Extremism in the Indian National Congress:

  1. Extremism emerged as a reaction to the failure of Moderate politics and their perceived “politics of mendicancy”.
  2. The Extremists were led by Bipin Chandra Pal in Bengal, Bal Gangadhar Tilak in Maharashtra, and Lala Lajpat Rai in Punjab.
  3. The Extremists sought complete independence from British rule, rejecting any form of self-government within the British Empire.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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2) Which of the following events revitalized the Indian National Congress and led to the rise of Extremism?

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3) Which of the following Acts introduced by Lord Curzon further restricted press freedom in India?

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4) Who wrote the influential revolutionary text “The Philosophy of the Bomb”?

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5) What was the main reason behind the Surat Split in the Indian National Congress in 1907?

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9th February 2026

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1) Who wrote the books “Tarkatattva”, “Jati O Dharma”, and “History of the Intellectual Progress of India” and is also considered the founder of Anushilan Samiti in Calcutta?

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2) What was common among Raja Mahendra Pratap, Maulana Barkatullah, and Obidullah Sindhi?

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3) Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the Home Rule Movement in India?

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4) Which revolutionary was extradited to India in 1910 and sentenced to life imprisonment during the Nasik conspiracy case?

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5) What was the significance of “Atmashakti”, or “self-reliance”, during the Swadeshi Movement in India?

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11th February 2026

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1) Which one of the following situations best reflects “Reverse flipping”, often talked about in media recently with reference to India in context of finance?

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2) “Extended credit facility”, “The flexible credit line” and “The stand-by agreement” are related to the provision of lending by which of the following?

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3) The situation where the equilibrium level of real GDP falls short of potential GDP is known as:

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4) How many of the following is/are example(s) of ‘Near Money’?

  1. Treasury Bill.
  2. Painting.
  3. Certificate of deposit.
  4. Bonds near their redemption date.
  5. Government securities.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below,

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5) Which of the following actions can be taken to curb deflation in the economy?

  1. Increase the money supply in the economy.
  2. RBI sells G-Secs in the market.
  3. Raise interest rates.
  4. Decrease the reverse repo rate.
  5. Increase transfer payments.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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12th February 2026

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1) Consider the following statements regarding Zonal councils :

  1. Zonal council are the Constitution bodies under article 263 of the Constitution.
  2. The Prime minister is the common chairman of the five zonal councils.
  3. Eastern zonal council includes North East region also.

Which of the above statements are incorrect?

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2) Which of the following Constitution amendment Act made it obligatory for the President to give assent to a Constitutional Amendment Bill?

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3) Consider the following statements regarding different types of pardoning powers:

  1. Remission refers to the substitution of a lighter form of punishment in place of a more severe one
  2. Respite denotes reducing the period of sentence without changing it’s character.
  3. Pardon denotes removal of both the sentence and the conviction and completely absolves the convict from all sentences, punishment and disqualification.

How many of the above statements is/ are correct?

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4) Consider the following statements regarding executive powers of the Governor :

  1. All the executive actions of the government of a state are formally taken in his name.
  2. He appoints and removes the State Election Commissioner of the state.
  3. He can recommend an Constitutional emergency in a state to the President.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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5) With reference to contempt of court, consider the following statements:

  1. Contempt of court is defined under the Constitution of India.
  2. The Supreme Court has ruled that it has the power to punish for contempt not only of itself but also of high courts, subordinate courts, and tribunals.
  3. All cases related to contempt of court require the prior permission of the Attorney General of India.

Which of the above statements is/are Incorrect?

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13th February 2026

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

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2) 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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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 ~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 codes given below:

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4) 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.

Codes:

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

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14th February 2026

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

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

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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) 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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5) 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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17th February 2026

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1) Who founded the Indian National Association in 1876?

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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.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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4) he 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) 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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19th February 2026

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1) Where was the first Portuguese fort established 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) What was a notable outcome of European trading companies, particularly the British East India Company, establishing their presence 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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20th February 2026

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1) Consider the following statements regarding Financial bills (II) under Article 117(3):

  1. A financial bill contains provision involving expenditure from the consolidated fund of India but doesn’t include any of the matters mentioned in the article 110.
  2. It is introduced only in Lok Sabha and not in Rajyasabha and require recommendation of the president.
  3. In case of disagreement, the president can summon a joint sitting of the two houses to resolve the deadlock.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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2) Consider the following statements regarding Private bills :

  1. It is introduced by any members other than a minister.
  2. Its introduction in the Parliament requires one month’s notice.
  3. It is drafted by the concerned department in consultation with the law department.
  4. Private bill require support of at least 55 members to be introduced.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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3) Consider the following statements the No confidence motion:

  1. No confidence motion is mentioned in the Constitution of India under article 75.
  2. It can be moved against an individual minister or a group of ministers or the entire council of minister.
  3. If it is passed in the Lok Sabha, the council of ministers must resign from office.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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4) Consider the following statements regarding the Adjournment motion :

  1. It is introduced in the parliament to draw attention of the house to a definite matter of urgent public importance and needs the support of some members to be admitted.
  2. It involves an element of censure against the government, and if an adjournment motion is passed, the Council of Ministers must resign from office.
  3. Both loksabha and Rajyasabha is permitted to make use of this device.
  4. Adjournment motion should not raise a question of privilege revive discussion on matter that has been discussed in the same session.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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5) Consider the following statements regarding Zero Hour in the Indian Parliament:

  1. Zero Hour is mentioned in the Constitution of India.
  2. Members can raise issues of urgent public importance without prior notice during Zero Hour.
  3. Zero Hour typically starts immediately after Question Time.
  4. The Speaker/Chairman has the discretion to allow or reject issues raised during Zero Hour.

Which of the statements are correct?

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21 Feb 2026 (Ancient History)

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

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

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23 Feb 2026 (History)

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1) The Battle of Swally was fought in 1612 between:

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2) Consider the following statements :

  1. Shuja-ud-daula maintained Awadh’s autonomy by openly defying the symbolic authority of the Mughal emperor.
  2. Shuja-ud-daula allied with the Marathas against Ahmad Shah Abdali during the Third Battle of Panipat (1761).

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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3) Consider the following statements about British economic policies in India:

  1. The British imposed restrictions on the entry of British goods into India until 1858.
  2. After the mid-19th century, significant amounts of British capital were invested in the Indian economy.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

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4) Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the British suppression of the Revolt of 1857?

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5) Which of the following statements best explains the underlying cause of the Revolt of 1857?

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24 Feb 2026 (Indian History)

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1) Which of the following statements are not correct with reference to the Birsa Munda?

  1. He founded a new religion called Birsait.
  2. He started a movement called Ulgulan.
  3. He criticized the church for religious conversions.

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2) Who among the following were the founders of the Madras Mahajan Sabha?

  1. Veeraraghavachariar
  2. Subramania Iyer
  3. Ananda Charlu

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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3) Consider the following statements with respect to Indian Mirror newspaper:

  1. It was established by Debendra Nath Tagore.
  2. It was an English language newspaper.
  3. It was started before the 1857 revolt.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

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4) Which of the following statements are not correct with reference to the Permanent Settlement System?

  1. It was introduced by Cornwallis in 1820.
  2. It was introduced in Madras and Bombay.
  3. Under this system half of the realised amount belongs to the zamindars.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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5) Which of the following statements are correct with reference to the Rig Vedic Society?

  1. Professions were hereditary during the period.
  2. There was a strict ban on inter dining between various occupational classes of the society.
  3. Widow remarriage is allowed during Rig Vedic period.
  4. Indra was the most popular of all the early vedic gods.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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25 Feb 2026 (Environment & Ecology)

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1) Which of the following National Parks is unique in being a swamp with floating vegetation that supports a rich biodiversity?

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2) In India, in which one of the following types of forests is teak a dominant tree species? 

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3) With reference to an organization known as ‘BirdLife International', which of the following statements is/are correct? 

  1. It is a Global Partnership of Conservation Organizations. 
  2. The concept of 'biodiversity hotspots' originated from this organization. 
  3. It identifies the sites known/ referred to as ‘Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas'. 

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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4) With reference to 'Forest Carbon Partnership Facility', which of the following statements is/are correct? 

  1. It is a global partnership of governments, businesses, civil society and indigenous peoples. 
  2. It provides financial aid to universities, individual scientists and institutions involved in scientific forestry research to develop eco-friendly and climate adaptation technologies for sustainable forest management. 
  3. It assists the countries in their 'REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and 

Forest Degradation+)' efforts by providing them with financial and technical assistance. 

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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5) ‘With reference to ‘Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC)’, consider the following statements : 

  1. It was established very recently in response to incidents of piracy and accidents of oil spills. 
  2. It is an alliance meant for maritime security only. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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26 Feb 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) 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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4) 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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5) Which of the following disasters are included as notified disasters in India?

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

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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27 Feb 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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28 Feb 2026 (Ancient History)

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1) Which of the following statements are true with reference to the Later Vedic Age?

  1. The texts of later vedic age have wider knowledge of Indian geography than the texts of Rig Veda.
  2. Brahmanas were exempted from punishments and taxation.
  3. Marriage can only be allowed between the members of the same gotra.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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2) With reference to the Ancient India, consider the following pairs:

                 Officer:                                   Duty

  1. Bhagaluga                                     Treasurer
  2. Mahishi                                         Chronicler
  3. Suta                                              Collector of taxes

How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

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3) Consider the following statements with respect to the Delhi Sultanates:

  1. The Priests were often given grants of tax-free land for their maintenance.
  2. The caste system was very rigid.
  3. There was no prohibition on inter caste dining and marriages among peasants.

How many of the statements given above are not correct?

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4) Consider the following statements with reference to the Slave system during the Delhi Sultanates:

  1. The slave system was not prevalent among the Hindus as it was among the Muslims.
  2. The property and lives of the slaves was considered as property of their masters.

Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?

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

  1. Aurang - In-charge of treasury of the State 
  2. Banian - Indian agent of the East India Company 
  3. Mirasidar - Designated revenue payer to the State 

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

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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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