UPSC Prelims 2015 — practice paper
Every question from UPSC Prelims 2015 (GS Paper I), with answers and explanations. The full 2015 paper is hosted on Sambodh IAS with concept tagging and adaptive revision. Below is a preview of three sample questions; create a free account to attempt the entire paper under timed conditions.
Sample questions from 2015
- A.1 only
- B.2 only
- C.Both 1 and 2
- D.Neither 1 nor 2
Statement 1 is correct because Directive Principles of State Policy indeed aim to establish socio‑economic democracy by guiding the state in social and economic governance, laying the foundation for such a democracy ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fundamental_Rights%2C_Directive_Principles_and_Fundamental_Duties_of_India?utm_source=openai)). Statement 2 is also correct because these provisions are explicitly non‑justiciable—that is, they cannot be enforced by any court, although they are fundamental to the governance framework ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Directive_Principles_in_India?utm_source=openai)). Therefore, both statements are correct.
- A.India’s GDP growth rate increases drastically
- B.Foreign Institutional Investors may bring more capital into our country
- C.Scheduled Commercial Banks may cut their lending rates
- D.It may drastically reduce the liquidity to the banking system
When the Reserve Bank of India reduces the Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR), Scheduled Commercial Banks have more funds available to lend. This can lead to a reduction in lending rates as banks attempt to increase lending by competing for borrowers with lower interest rates. This action does not necessarily mean a drastic increase in GDP growth or a significant impact on foreign capital flows directly. Rather, it improves the overall liquidity in the banking system, contrary to option D.
- A.Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
- B.Indian Institute of Science
- C.Indian Space Research Organization
- D.Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014 was awarded to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in recognition of its path‑breaking achievements in space technology, notably the Mars Orbiter Mission, and its contributions to international cooperation in the peaceful use of outer space ([isro.gov.in](https://www.isro.gov.in/IndiraGandhiPrize.html?utm_source=openai)). None of the other institutions listed—Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Indian Institute of Science, or Tata Institute of Fundamental Research—were recipients of the award that year ([gktoday.in](https://www.gktoday.in/question/indira-gandhi-prize-for-peace-disarmament-and-development-for-2014-was-913367?utm_source=openai)).
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FAQs about Prelims 2015
How many questions were asked in UPSC Prelims 2015?
UPSC Prelims GS Paper I in 2015 had 100 objective questions, each carrying 2 marks for a total of 200 marks, attempted in 2 hours. CSAT Paper II had 80 questions for 200 marks (qualifying at 33 percent).
What was the cut-off for UPSC Prelims 2015?
UPSC publishes the official cut-off for each Prelims after the cycle ends. Cut-offs typically range from 75 to 92 marks for the General category in recent years. Refer to the UPSC notification for the official 2015 cut-off.
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