UPSC Civil Services Mains Sample Questions and Answers
Are you ready to test your knowledge with this set of 100 practice questions for the UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam 2025? Dive into a curated list of questions across various sections to enhance your preparation.
Quantitative Aptitude
1. Calculate the value of 25% of 320.
Answer: 25% of 320 = (25/100) * 320 = 80.
Reasoning
2. If A + B means A is the son of B, A – B means A is the wife of B, and A ÷ B means A is the sister of B, how is P related to Q in the expression P + R ÷ Q – S?
Answer: P is the son of Q.
General Awareness
3. Who is the current Chief Justice of India?
Answer: Justice N.V. Ramana.
English
4. Identify the error in the following sentence: ‘Each of the students were given a copy of the report.’
Answer: ‘Students’ should be replaced with ‘student.’
Subject-Specific GK
5. Who authored the book ‘An Era of Darkness’?
Answer: Shashi Tharoor.
Summary
Practicing with sample questions is crucial for excelling in the UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam. Stay updated with current patterns and focus on understanding concepts for effective preparation. Are you ready to test your knowledge with the next set of questions?