UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination – General Studies Paper I
Time Allowed: Two Hours
Maximum Marks: 200
Instructions:
1. All questions carry equal marks.
2. Each question is followed by four alternatives. Select the most appropriate answer.
3. There is negative marking for incorrect answers.
4. Use of calculators or electronic devices is not allowed.
1. Which of the following best describes the term ‘Greenwashing’?
A. Using green colour in packaging to promote sales
B. Misleading claims about environmental benefits
C. Recycling waste to create new products
D. Reducing carbon emissions through innovation
2. The term ‘Fiscal Deficit’ refers to:
A. The gap between exports and imports
B. The excess of total expenditure over total revenue excluding borrowings
C. The difference between GDP and GNP
D. The amount of money printed by the government
3. In the context of the Indian Constitution, ‘Right to Privacy’ is protected under:
A. Article 14
B. Article 19
C. Article 21
D. Article 25
4. Which of the following rivers does NOT originate from the Western Ghats?
A. Godavari
B. Krishna
C. Mahanadi
D. Kaveri
5. The concept of ‘Basic Structure’ of the Constitution was laid down in which landmark judgment?
A. Golaknath vs State of Punjab
B. Kesavananda Bharati vs State of Kerala
C. Minerva Mills vs Union of India
D. Maneka Gandhi vs Union of India
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination – General Studies Paper I
Time Allowed: Two Hours
Maximum Marks: 200
Instructions:
1. All questions carry equal marks.
2. Each question is followed by four alternatives. Select the most appropriate answer.
3. There is negative marking for incorrect answers.
4. Use of calculators or electronic devices is not allowed.
1. Which of the following best describes the term ‘Greenwashing’?
A. Using green colour in packaging to promote sales
B. Misleading claims about environmental benefits
C. Recycling waste to create new products
D. Reducing carbon emissions through innovation
2. The term ‘Fiscal Deficit’ refers to:
A. The gap between exports and imports
B. The excess of total expenditure over total revenue excluding borrowings
C. The difference between GDP and GNP
D. The amount of money printed by the government
3. In the context of the Indian Constitution, ‘Right to Privacy’ is protected under:
A. Article 14
B. Article 19
C. Article 21
D. Article 25
4. Which of the following rivers does NOT originate from the Western Ghats?
A. Godavari
B. Krishna
C. Mahanadi
D. Kaveri
5. The concept of ‘Basic Structure’ of the Constitution was laid down in which landmark judgment?
A. Golaknath vs State of Punjab
B. Kesavananda Bharati vs State of Kerala
C. Minerva Mills vs Union of India
D. Maneka Gandhi vs Union of India
