UPSC Geo-Scientist Prelims 2026 Paper I (General Studies) Question Paper (08-Feb-2026)

Question 1

The voting age in India was changed from 21 years to 18 years under which one of the following Constitutional Amendment Acts?

Accepted Answer

The 61st Amendment Act, 1989

Answer

The 48th Amendment Act, 1984

Answer

The 43rd Amendment Act, 1977

Answer

The 69th Amendment Act, 1991

Question 2

The Preamble of the Constitution serves which of the following purposes? I. Source of power for the Legislature II. States the objectives which the Constitution seeks to establish and promote III. Lays out provisions for economic liberty IV. States the source from which the Constitution derives its authority Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Accepted Answer

II and IV only

Answer

I and III

Answer

I, II and IV

Answer

II, III and IV

Question 3

Which of the following statements regarding the Constitution of India are correct? I. No part of the Constitution can be changed by an ordinary legislation unless so authorized. II. All parts of the Constitution can be amended including the basic features. III. The Fundamental Rights can be amended under Article 368. Select the answer using the code given below.

Accepted Answer

I and III only

Answer

I and II only

Answer

II and III only

Answer

I, II and III

Question 4

Local Self-Government, in both rural and urban areas, falls under which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The State List

Answer

The Union List

Answer

The Concurrent List

Answer

Both the Union List and the State List, in which the Centre has the final say

Question 5

The number of Judges in the Supreme Court can be increased by

Accepted Answer

an Act of the Parliament

Answer

a constitutional amendment

Answer

the President of India

Answer

the decision taken by the Chief Justice of India in consultation with other Judges