Prelims 2025 - Previous Year Questions

With reference to the Indian Constitution, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Constitution of India is the longest written constitution in the world. 2. The idea of Fundamental Duties was borrowed from the USSR Constitution. 3. The concept of Judicial Review is borrowed from the British Constitution.

Consider the following statements about the Vice President of India: 1. The Vice President is elected by members of an electoral college consisting of both Houses of Parliament. 2. A person who holds any office of profit under the Government cannot be elected as Vice President. 3. The Vice President can be removed by a resolution passed by the Rajya Sabha with absolute majority.

Which of the following statements about Fundamental Rights is correct? 1. The Right to Property is a Fundamental Right under Part III of the Constitution. 2. Fundamental Rights are available only against the State and not against private individuals. 3. All Fundamental Rights are available to both citizens and non-citizens.

With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements: 1. Repo rate is the rate at which RBI lends to commercial banks. 2. Reverse Repo rate is always higher than the Repo rate. 3. Bank Rate and MSF (Marginal Standing Facility) rate are the same.

Consider the following statements about GST: 1. GST is a destination-based tax on consumption of goods and services. 2. Petroleum products are included under GST. 3. The GST Council is chaired by the Union Finance Minister.

With reference to the Indian monsoon, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The monsoon arrives in Kerala by early June. 2. The Western Ghats cause orographic rainfall. 3. Monsoon winds are part of the global planetary wind system.

Consider the following statements about the Indus Valley Civilization: 1. The Great Bath was found at Mohenjo-Daro. 2. The Indus script has been completely deciphered. 3. Evidence of horse remains has been found at all major Harappan sites.

With reference to environmental issues, consider the following: 1. Ozone depletion is maximum over the Antarctic region. 2. Montreal Protocol deals with ozone layer depletion. 3. CFC emissions are the only cause of ozone depletion.

Consider the following statements about ISRO achievements: 1. Chandrayaan-3 successfully achieved a soft landing on the Moon's south pole region. 2. Aditya L-1 is India's first solar mission placed at the L1 Lagrange point. 3. Gaganyaan will be India's first manned space mission.

With reference to the Quit India Movement, consider the following statements: 1. It was launched in 1942 following the failure of Cripps Mission. 2. The slogan "Do or Die" was given by Mahatma Gandhi. 3. The movement saw participation from all political parties including the Muslim League.