UPSC CSE Prelims · 2018
UPSC Prelims 2018 — Solved Previous Year Questions (PYQs) with Answers
All 69 solved UPSC (IAS) Prelims 2018 previous year questions, subject-wise, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation. Click any question for its full solution.
Other years: UPSC 2024 · UPSC 2023 · UPSC 2022 · UPSC 2021 · UPSC 2020 · UPSC 2019 · UPSC 2018 · UPSC 2017 · UPSC 2016 · UPSC 2015 · UPSC 2014 · UPSC 2013 · UPSC 2012 · UPSC 2011
⚖️ Polity & Governance
- Consider the following statements: 1. As per the Right to Education (RTE) Act, to be eligible for appointment …
- Consider the following statements: 1. The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule…
- Which of the following are regarded as the main features of the “Rule of Law”? 1. Limitation of Powers 2. Equa…
- With reference to the election of the President of India, consider the following statements: 1. The value of t…
- Consider the following statements: 1. In the first Lok Sabha, the single largest party in the opposition was t…
- Consider the following statements: 1. The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly shall vacate his/her office if h…
- Consider the following statements: 1. No criminal proceedings shall be instituted against the Governor of a St…
- Consider the following statements: 1. The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 replaced the Prevention of Food …
🏛️ History & Art-Culture
- The well-known painting “Bani Thani” belongs to the
- Consider the following pairs: S.No. Tradition State 1. Chapchar Kut festival - Mizoram 2. Khongjom Parba Balla…
- Which reference to the religious practices in India, the “Sthanakvasi” sect belongs to
- Which reference to Indian history, who among the following is a future Buddha, yet to come to save the world?
- Consider the following pairs : Craft Heritage of 1. Puthukkuli shawls - Tamil Nadu 2. Sujni embroidery - Mahar…
- After the Santhal Uprising subsided, what was/ were the measure/measures taken by the colonial government? 1. …
- Which one of the following is a very significant aspect of the Champaran Satyagraha?
- In the Federation established by the Government of India Act of 1935, residuary powers were given to the:
- Regarding Wood’s Dispatch, which of the following statements are true? 1. Grants-in-Aid system was introduced.…
- Which of the following led to the introduction of English Education in India? 1. Charter Act of 1813 2. Genera…
- With reference to educational institutions during colonial rule in India, consider the following pairs: Instit…
- Who among the following were the founders of the "Hind Mazdoor Sabha" established in 1948 ?
- He wrote biographies of Mazzini, Garibaldi, Shivaji and Shrikrishna; stayed in America for some time, and was …
- Which among the following events happened earliest?
- Which one of the following foreign travelers elaborately discussed diamonds and diamond mines of India?
- Economically, one of the results of the British rule in India in the 19th century was the: (2018)
- In the Federation established by the Government of India Act of 1935, residuary powers were given to the: (201…
- Which of the following led to the introduction of English Education in India? (2018) 1. Charter Act of 1813 2.…
- With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following statements: (2018) 1. Most of the Tyag…
- After the Santhal Uprising subsided, what was/ were the measure/measures taken by the colonial government? 1. …
- Which reference to the religious practices in India, the “Sthanakvasi” sect belongs to (UPSC- 2018)
- Which reference to Indian history, who among the following is a future Buddha, yet to come to save the world? …
🌍 Geography
- Consider the following statements : 1. Most of the world’s coral reefs are in tropical waters. 2. More than on…
- Consider the following statements : 1. In India, State Governments do not have the power to auction non-coal m…
- Which one of the following is an artificial lake?
- Consider the following statements: 1. The Barren Island volcano is an active volcano located in Indian territo…
- Among the following cities, which one lies on a longitude closest to that of Delhi?
- Consider the following pairs: Towns sometimes mentioned in news Country 1. Aleppo - Syria 2. Kirkuk - Yemen 3.…
- Among the following cities, which one lies on a longitude closest to that of Delhi? (UPSC- 2018)
📈 Economy
- Which one of the following links all the ATMs in India?
- Which one of the following best describes the term “Merchant Discount Rate” sometimes seen in news?
- Consider the following statements: 1. Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) is the amount that banks have to maintain i…
- Consider the following statements: 1. The Reserve Bank of India manages and services Government of India Secur…
- With reference to the governance of public sector banking in India, consider the following statements: 1. Capi…
- With reference to India’s decision to levy an equalization tax of 6% on online advertisement services offered …
- India enacted the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 in order to comply…
- Consider the following statements: Human capital formation as a concept is better explained in terms of a proc…
- If a commodity is provided free to the public by the Government, then
🌱 Environment & Ecology
- Which of the following leaf modifications occur(s) in the desert areas to inhibit water loss? 1. Hard and waxy…
- With reference to the circumstances in Indian agriculture, the concept of “Conservation Agriculture” assumes s…
- Which of the following is/are the possible consequence/s of heavy sand mining in river beds? 1. Decreased sali…
- Consider the following statements: 1. The definition of "Critical Wildlife Habitat" is incorporated in the For…
- With reference to the ‘Global Alliance for Climate- Smart Agriculture (GACSA)’, which of the following stateme…
- The Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE), a UN mechanism to assist countries transition towards gree…
- “Momentum for Change: Climate Neutral Now” is an initiative launched by
- In which one of the following States is Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary located?
- Why is a plant called Prosopis juliflora often mentioned in the news?
🔬 Science & Technology
- In which of the following areas can GPS technology be used? 1. Mobile phone operations 2. Banking operations 3…
- With reference to India’s satellite launch vehicles, consider the following statements: 1. PSLVs launch the sa…
- Consider the following statements: 1. The Earth’s magnetic field has reversed every few hundred thousand years…
- ‘3D printing’ has applications in which of the following? 1. Preparation of confectionery items 2. Manufacture…
🗞️ Current Affairs
- What is/are the consequence/consequences of a country becoming the member of the ‘Nuclear Suppliers Group’ ? 1…
- Very recently, in which of the following countries have lakhs of people either suffered from severe famine/acu…
- With reference to organic farming in India, consider the following statements : 1. ‘The National Programme for…
- Consider the following events : 1. The first democratically elected communist party government formed in a Sta…
- With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the following statements: 1. It is the flagshi…
- With reference to solar power production in India, consider the following statements: 1. India is the third la…
- With reference to the provisions made under the National Food Security Act, 2013, consider the following state…
- The identity platform ‘Aadhaar’ provides open “Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)”. What does it imply?…
- Consider the following statements: 1. Aadhaar card can be used as a proof of citizenship or domicile. 2. Once …
- As per the NSSO 70th Round “Situation Assessment Survey of Agricultural Households” Consider the following sta…
Looking for more? Browse all solved UPSC PYQs, go subject-wise, or take a free 10-question quiz.