UPSC Prelims GS 2024 — Solved Question Paper

All 101 UPSC Prelims GS Previous Year Questions from 2024, grouped by subject, each with the answer and a detailed explanation.

Economy10

Consider the following statements: 1. In India, Non-Banking Financial Companies can access the Liquidity Adjustment Facility window of the Reserve Bank of India. 2. In India, Foreign Institutional Investors can hold the Government Securities (G-Secs). 3. In India, Stock Exchanges can offer separate trading platforms for debts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the rule/rules imposed by the Reserve Bank of India while treating foreign banks, consider the following statements: 1. There is no minimum capital requirement for wholly owned banking subsidiaries in India. 2. For wholly owned banking subsidiaries in India, at least 50% of the board members should be Indian nationals. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements: 1. Statement-I: If the United States of America (USA) were to default on its debt, holders of US Treasury Bonds will not be able to exercise their claims to receive payment. 2. Statement-II: The USA Government debt is not backed by any hard assets, but only by the faith of the Government. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
With reference to the Indian economy, "Collateral Borrowing and Lending Obligations" are the instruments of:
In India, which of the following can trade in Corporate Bonds and Government Securities? 1. Insurance Companies 2. Pension Funds 3. Retail Investors Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following: 1. Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF) 2. Motor vehicles 3. Currency swap Which of the above is/are considered financial instruments?
Consider the following statements: 1. Statement-I: Syndicated lending spreads the risk of borrower default across multiple lenders. 2. Statement-II: The syndicated loan can be a fixed amount/lump sum of funds, but cannot be a credit line. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements in respect of the digital rupee: 1. It is a sovereign currency issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in alignment with its monetary policy. 2. It appears as a liability on the RBI's balance sheet. 3. It is insured against inflation by its very design. 4. It is freely convertible against commercial bank money and cash. Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to physical capital in Indian economy, consider the following pairs: Items - Category 1. Farmer's plough - Working capital 2. Computer - Fixed capital 3. Yarn used by the weaver - Fixed capital 4. Petrol - Working capital How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
With reference to the sectors of the Indian economy, consider the following pairs: Economic activity - Sector 1. Storage of agricultural produce - Secondary 2. Dairy farm - Primary 3. Mineral exploration - Tertiary 4. Weaving cloth - Secondary How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Environment15

Geography (Human geography)4

Geography (Indian physical environment)2

Geography (Physical)10

Geography (World mapping)3

Governance and social sector5

History (Ancient India)5

History (Culture)2

History (Medieval India)1

Who of the following rulers of medieval India gave permission to the Portuguese to build a fort at Bhatkal ?

History (Modern India)5

International relations7

Polity16

Science and Technology11

Security5

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