UPSC CSE Prelims 2025: General Studies Paper I (PYQ) - Previous Year Paper
The UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2025 General Studies Paper I is one of the most important papers for IAS aspirants. This Previous Year Question paper features 100 MCQs spanning Indian Polity & Governance, History & Culture, Geography, Economy, Environment & Ecology, Science & Technology, and Current Affairs. With 200 marks at stake in 120 minutes and 1/3rd negative marking, every question demands precision. By solving this PYQ on AI Test Planet, you gain insight into UPSC's evolving question trends, the weight given to different subjects, and the analytical depth expected — invaluable data for tailoring your 2026 preparation strategy.
Duration
120 mins
Questions
100 MCQs
Total Marks
200 pts
Negative
-0.66 per wrong
Topics Covered in This Paper
Sample Questions
Q1.With reference to investments, consider the following: I. Bonds II. Hedge Funds III. Stocks IV. Venture Capital. How many of the above are treated as Alternative Investment Funds?
- AOnly one
- BOnly two
- COnly three
- DAll the four
Q2.Which of the following are the sources of income for the Reserve Bank of India? I. Buying and selling Government bonds II. Buying and selling foreign currency III. Pension fund management IV. Lending to private companies V. Printing and distributing currency notes. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- AI and II only
- BII, III and IV
- CI, III, IV and V
- DI, II and V
Q3.With reference to the Government of India, consider the following information: I. Directorate of Enforcement: Enforcement of the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018 (Internal Security Division-I, Ministry of Home Affairs). II. Directorate of Revenue Intelligence: Enforces the Provisions of the Customs Act, 1962 (Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance). III. Directorate General of Systems and Data Management: Carrying out big data analytics to assist tax officers for better policy and nabbing tax evaders (Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance). In how many of the above rows is the information correctly matched?
- AOnly one
- BOnly two
- CAll the three
- DNone
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