UPSC IAS | State PSC | GS Paper 1 | Model Test Paper 2025: General studies practice paper for UPSC Civil services, State PSC and all other competitive exams.
1. Consider the following statements about the provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025:
1. As per the provisions of the Act, trusts established by Muslims under any law will no longer be treated as Waqf, which will ensure that individuals will retain complete control over their trusts.
2. Only persons who have been practising Islam for at least ten years can dedicate their property as Waqf.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (A) (Hint: Statement 2 is incorrect as the Act requires five years of practising Islam, not ten.)
2. Consider the following statements regarding the Fast Track Special Court (FTSC) scheme:
1. In the year 2021, the Supreme Court ordered speedy disposal of POCSO cases, which resulted in the launch of the FTSC scheme on October 2, 2021.
2. It is a centrally sponsored scheme under the Ministry of Law and Justice, aimed at setting up fast track courts under the Nirbhaya Fund.
3. The Centre contributes 60% and the states contribute 40% of the cost of this scheme.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(A) Only 1, 2 and 3
(B) Only 2 and 3
(C) Only 1 and 2
(D) None of the above
Answer: (B) (Hint: Statement 1 is incorrect; the FTSC scheme was launched on October 2, 2019, following a 2019 Supreme Court order.)
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3. In February 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited France to co-chair the Paris Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit 2025. In this regard, consider the following statements regarding the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit:
1. The AI Action Summit, held in Paris in February 2025, was the second summit on AI.
2. The AI Action Summit was a global forum bringing together world leaders, policy makers, technology experts, and industry representatives to discuss AI regulation, ethics, and its role in society.
3. The Seoul Summit, held in 2024, reaffirmed international cooperation and proposed a network of AI safety institutions.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(A) Only 1, 2 and 3
(B) Only 2 and 3
(C) Only 1 and 2
(D) None of the above
Answer: (B) (Hint: Statement 1 is incorrect; the Paris Summit was the third AI summit, following Bletchley Park 2023 and Seoul 2024.)
4. Match List-I with List-II:
List-I (Initiatives):
(a) Dekho Apna Desh
(b) E-Visa and 24×7 helpline
(c) Tourism Didi and Friends
(d) Udaan
List-II (Objectives):
- Improving hospitality service for foreign tourists.
- Simplifying travel process and providing assistance.
- Promoting domestic tourism.
- Increasing air connectivity to lesser-known destinations.
Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 1 2 3 4
(B) 3 2 1 4
(C) 4 3 2 1
(D) 3 1 4 2
Answer: (B)
5. International Women’s Day is celebrated globally on 8 March. Consider the following statements in this regard:
1. German activist Clara Zetkin proposed the idea, which resulted in it being celebrated for the first time in the United States and Europe in the year 1921.
2. In the year 1985, the United Nations officially recognized March 8 as International Women’s Day.
3. The theme of International Women’s Day 2025 was ‘For all women and girls: rights, equality, empowerment.’
How many of the above statements are correct?
(A) Only one
(B) Only two
(C) All three
(D) None of the above
Answer: (A) (Hint: Statement 1 is incorrect as the first celebration was in 1911; Statement 2 is incorrect as the UN recognized it in 1975.)
6. Consider the following statements about the provisions of the Railways (Amendment) Act, 2024:
1. The Act empowers the President to determine the number of members of the Railway Board, their qualifications and the appointment procedure.
2. The Act completely abolishes the Railway Board and replaces it with a new regulatory authority.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (D) (Hint: Statement 1 is incorrect as the Act empowers the Central Government, not the President; Statement 2 is incorrect as the Act does not abolish the Railway Board.)
7. Consider the following statements regarding APAAR ID:
1. APAAR ID, full form of which is ‘Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry’, is an initiative launched under the National Education Policy 2020, which aims to digitally store the academic records of students at one place.
2. It is a 14-digit unique identification number that helps track the academic journey of students.
3. Registration for APAAR ID is voluntary and not mandatory.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(A) Only 1, 2 and 3
(B) Only 1 and 3
(C) Only 1 and 2
(D) None of the above
Answer: (B) (Hint: Statement 2 is incorrect; APAAR ID is a 12-digit number.)
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8. Consider the following statements regarding the World Happiness Report 2025:
1. The report was published by the World Health Organization alone, without partnership with other organizations.
2. Finland has been ranked the happiest country for the eighth consecutive year.
3. The ranking in the report is based on six key factors, including GDP per capita and perception of corruption.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) All three
(D) None of the above
Answer: (B) (Hint: Statement 1 is incorrect as the report is published by multiple organizations, including the Wellbeing Research Centre and Gallup; Statement 3 is correct but not explicitly confirmed in the hints.)
9. What is the BioSaarthi initiative?
(A) A policy to regulate genetic research in India
(B) A government initiative to train bio-scientists for space research
(C) A funding scheme for biomanufacturing units
(D) A mentoring programme for biotech startups
Answer: (D) (Hint: Biosaarathi is a six-month mentoring programme for biotech startups involving foreign experts.)
10. According to UNESCO World Water Development Report 2025, which of the following factors contribute directly to accelerate melting of glaciers?
1. Increase in temperature due to climate change.
2. Accumulation of black carbon and particulate matter on glacier surfaces.
3. Melting of permafrost in mountain regions.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(A) Only 1 and 2
(B) Only 2 and 3
(C) All 1, 2 and 3
(D) Only 1
Answer: (A) (Hint: Melting permafrost is not a direct cause of glacier melt.)
11. Consider the following statements regarding India’s GDP growth:
India’s GDP is projected to grow from $2.1 trillion in 2015 to $4.3 trillion in 2025, representing a growth of 105%.
By 2025, India will overtake Germany and Japan to become the world’s third largest economy.
India’s economic growth over the last decade has exceeded that of China, the US and Russia in percentage terms.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(A) Only 1, 2 and 3
(B) Only 1 and 3
(C) Only 1 and 2
(D) None of the above
Answer: (B) (Hint: Statement 2 is incorrect; India is projected to overtake Japan by 2027, not 2025.)
12. Match the following indigenous defence equipment with their respective functions:
Defence Equipment: Function
- Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) – Heavy Gun System
- Varunastra – Anti-submarine torpedo
- AEW&C aircraft – Early warning and surveillance system
How many of the above codes are correctly matched?
(A) Only 1, 2 and 3
(B) Only 2 and 3
(C) Only 1 and 2
(D) None of the above
Answer: (A)
13. Consider the following statements related to the recently introduced Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025:
1. The Act has been brought to streamline the entry, stay and movement of foreigners in India.
2. The Act provides for stringent penalties for the use of fake passports and visas.
3. This Act introduces a new comprehensive law by merging four old immigration laws.
Under the Act, no foreign national will need special permission to travel to protected areas in India.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(A) Only one
(B) Only two
(C) Only three
(D) All four
Answer: (C) (Hint: Statement 4 is incorrect; foreigners still need special permission for protected areas.)
14. Consider the following statements about a recent study on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD):
1. Men with ADHD live approximately seven years less than their non-ADHD counterparts.
2. Women with ADHD have a life expectancy that is nine years less than individuals without ADHD.
3. Studies indicated that adults with ADHD are more likely to engage in healthy behaviours and maintain good physical health.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(A) Only 1, 2 and 3
(B) Only 1 and 3
(C) Only 1 and 2
(D) None of the above
Answer: (C) (Hint: Statement 3 is incorrect; adults with ADHD often engage in risky behaviours.)
15. Consider the following statements regarding National Quantum Mission (NQM) of India:
1. National Quantum Mission (NQM) is an initiative of the Government of India with the objective of advancing scientific and industrial research in quantum technology (QT), fostering economic growth, and establishing India as a leading country in quantum technologies and applications (QTA).
2. It is implemented under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and is to be implemented from the year 2023 to 2031.
3. With the launch of this mission, India will become the seventh country to have a dedicated quantum mission after the US, Austria, Finland, France, Canada and China.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(A) Only 1, 2 and 3
(B) Only 1 and 3
(C) Only 1 and 2
(D) None of the above
Answer: (B) (Hint: Statement 2 is incorrect; NQM is under the Ministry of Science and Technology.)
16. According to international trade rules, which agreement ensures transit rights for landlocked countries?
(A) SAFTA (South Asian Free Trade Area) Agreement
(B) Article V of GATT 1994
(C) Article X of BIMSTEC Agreement
(D) Article VI of ASEAN Free Trade Agreement
Answer: (B)
17. What is magnetic hyperthermia in cancer treatment?
(A) A method in which cancer cells are cooled to slow down their growth
(B) A technique that uses magnetic nanoparticles to generate localized heat and destroy cancer cells
(C) A type of radiation therapy that emits electromagnetic waves
(D) A surgical method that uses magnetically guided lasers to remove tumors
Answer: (B)
18. Who was awarded the Nobel Prize for the year 2024 in the field of Physics?
(A) Stefan Adler, Dmitry Tyag and Pierre Agostini
(B) Geoffrey E. Hinton and John J. Hopfield
(C) Dmitry Tyag, Robert Austin and William Bialek
(D) Ferenc Kraus, Michael Aizenman and Roberto Car
Answer: (B)
19. Consider the following statements related to the 2025 resolution of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC):
1. It is the first UN resolution that directly links ocean degradation to human rights.
2. The resolution mandates a global ban on single-use plastics by 2030.
3. The resolution recognises the role of indigenous communities in the sustainable management of marine resources.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(A) Only one
(B) Only two
(C) Only three
(D) All four
Answer: (B) (Hint: Statement 2 is incorrect; the resolution does not mandate a global ban on single-use plastics.)
20. The BM-04 missile recently unveiled by India is which type of missile?
(A) Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)
(B) Nuclear-capable cruise missile
(C) Next-generation short-range ballistic missile (SRBM)
(D) Surface-to-air missile (SAM)
Answer: (C)
21. Match List-I with List-II:
List-I:
(a) First Buddhist Council
(b) Second Buddhist Council
(c) Third Buddhist Council
(d) Fourth Buddhist Council
List-II:
1. Pataliputra
2. Rajagriha
3. Vaishali
4. Kashmir
Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 4 3 1 2
(B) 3 1 2 4
(C) 2 3 1 4
(D) 2 1 3 4
Answer: (D)
22. Ashoka completely banned the slaughter of:
(A) Rhinoceros
(B) She goats
(C) Deers
(D) All of the above
Answer: (D) (Hint: Pillar Edict V lists animals like parrots, pigeons, and others restricted from slaughter.)