2025 Prelims Paper 1 UPSC Question Paper

2025 Prelims Paper 1 UPSC Questions

21.
Consider the following statements about Raja Ram Mohan Roy:
I. He possessed great love and respect for the traditional philosophical systems of the East.
II. He desired his countrymen to accept the rational and scientific approach and the principle of human dignity and social equality of all men and women.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.
I only
B.
II only
C.
Both I and II
D.
Neither I nor II
ANSWER :
C. Both I and II
22.
Consider the following subjects with regard to Non-Cooperation Programme:
1. Boycott of law-courts and foreign cloth
2. Observance of strict non-violence
3. Retention of titles and honours without using them in public
4. Establishment of Panchayats for settling disputes
How many of the above were parts of the Non-Cooperation Programme?
A.
Only one
B.
Only two
C.
Only three
D.
All the four
ANSWER :
C. Only three
23.
The irrigation device called 'Araghatta' was
A.
A water bag made of leather pulled over a pulley
B.
A large wheel with earthen pots tied to the outer ends of its spokes
C.
A larger earthen pot driven by bullocks
D.
A large water bucket pulled up by rope directly by hand
ANSWER :
B. A large wheel with earthen pots tied to the outer ends of its spokes
24.
Who among the following rulers in ancient India had assumed the titles β€˜Mattavilasa', Vichitrachitta' and 'Gunabhara?
A.
Mahendravarman I
B.
Simhavishnu
C.
Narasimhavarman I
D.
Simhavarman
ANSWER :
A. Mahendravarman I
25.
Fa-hien (Faxian), the Chinese pilgrim, travelled to India during the reign of
A.
Samudragupta
B.
Chandragupta II
C.
Kumaragupta I
D.
Skandagupta
ANSWER :
B. Chandragupta II
26.
Who among the following led a successful military campaign against the kingdom of Srivijaya, the powerful maritime State, which ruled the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java and the neighbouring islands?
A.
Amoghavarsha (Rashtrakuta)
B.
Prataparudra (Kakatiya)
C.
Rajendra I (Chola)
D.
Vishnuvardhana (Hoysala)
ANSWER :
C. Rajendra I (Chola)
27.
With reference to ancient India (600–322 BC), consider the following pairs:
I. Asmaka - Godavari
II. Kamboja - Vipas
III. Avanti - Mahanadi
IV. Kosala - Sarayu
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
A.
Only one
B.
Only two
C.
Only three
D.
All the four
ANSWER :
B. Only two
28.
The first Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, a music training school, was set up in 1901 by Vishnu Digambar Paluskar in
A.
Delhi
B.
Gwalior
C.
Ujjain
D.
Lahore
ANSWER :
D. Lahore
29.
Ashokan inscriptions suggest that the 'Pradeshika', 'Rajuka' and 'Yukta' were important officers at the
A.
village-level administration
B.
district-level administration
C.
provincial administration
D.
level of the central administration
ANSWER :
B. district-level administration
30.
Consider the following statements in respect of the Non-Cooperation Movement:
I. The Congress declared the attainment of β€˜Swaraj’ by all legitimate and peaceful means to be its objective.
II. It was to be implemented in stages with civil disobedience and non-payment of taxes for the next stage only if β€˜Swaraj’ did not come within a year and the Government resorted to repression.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.
I only
B.
II only
C.
Both I and II
D.
Neither I nor II
ANSWER :
C. Both I and II