UPSC Civil Services Exam GS Paper I 2018- Solved

[mathrubhumi]

Solved previous year question paper of Civil Services Exam conducted by Union Public Services Commission (UPSC) held in 2018. Question paper is available with Answer key.

Sample questions from the paper

1. Which of the following statements Is correct regarding anaerobic respiration?

a.    Anaerobic respiration plays a major role in the global nitrogen, sulphur and carbon cycles
b.    Including muscles and other tissues, all the cells in human bodies respire only aerobically
c.    Anaerobic respiration is used mainly by eukaryotes that live In environments devoid of oxygen
d.    All of the above


2.  What advantages are offered by Fly ash concrete in comparison to concrete made with only cement?

1.    It saves water.,
2.    It lowers heat of hydration.
3.    It reduces the corrosion of steel.
4.    The concrete quickly becomes strong.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

a. 1 and 4   
b.2 and 3
c. 2, 3 and 4  
d. All of these

3. Consider the following statements about folk theatre of Nautanki:
1- The word 'Nautanki' comprises two words 'naw' meaning 'nine' and 'tank' referring to the different 'rasas' of theatre.
2.    It consists of mythological dramas with interludes of folk songs and dances.
3.    Nautanki lacks in the participation of female performers.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
a. 1 and 2   
b. Only 2
c. Only I   
d. All of these

For complete questions and keys download the pdf files below

[subhash.p]

This is a model paper I think. Not seems like the original question paper

[jameela]

Yes this is a model question paper ... Not the original 2018 paper. But very useful for preparation. So download it and use it

[mehar]

Download from the link attached IAS Prelims General Studies Solved Question Paper 2018.....


In which of the following states is Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary located?
(a) Arunachal Pradesh
(b) Manipur
© Meghalaya
(d) Nagaland

Consider the following:
1. Birds
2. Dust blowing
3. Rain
4. Wind blowing
Which of the above spread plant diseases?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
© 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4