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UPSC CAPF GK Questions 2026

Static general knowledge fills most of Paper-I in UPSC CAPF. Of the six areas the CAPF (ACs) 2026 notice lists for General Ability and Intelligence, four are static: General Science; Indian Polity and Economy; History of India; and Indian and World Geography. The notice's wording shows the depth expected. Polity covers the political system and the Constitution of India, social systems, public administration, security issues and human rights with their indicators. Economy covers economic development in India. History covers social, economic and political aspects, including the growth of nationalism and the freedom movement. Geography covers physical, social and economic aspects of India and the world. General Science asks about everyday scientific phenomena and new areas such as Information Technology, Biotechnology and Environmental Science. This page holds GK24's topic-wise GK notes for UPSC CAPF, in English and Hindi, written as short facts and tables so that a topic can be revised in one sitting: Indian Polity, Indian History, Geography, Indian Economy, General Science, Environment and Ecology, Computer, and Art and Culture. The same notes serve Paper-II, whose essay part suggests modern Indian history, the freedom struggle, geography, polity and economy as topics. Read one topic at a time, then solve its quiz and the CAPF previous-year questions on this site to check what you have retained. General Mental Ability, the sixth area, is reasoning and arithmetic, and needs separate practice.

UPSC CAPF GK Questions with Answers

Q2401.Indian HistoryAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2020, GS Paper IMedium

The Gandhi-Irwin Pact included which of the following?

1. Invitation to Congress to participate in the Round Table Conference

2. Withdrawal of Ordinances promulgated in connection with the Civil Disobedience Movement

3. Acceptance of Gandhiji's suggestion for enquiry into police excesses

4. Release of only those prisoners who were not charged with violence

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.1, 2 and 4 only
  3. C.3 only
  4. D.2, 3 and 4 only
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Correct answer: B. 1, 2 and 4 only

The pact invited the Congress to the Round Table Conference, withdrew the emergency ordinances and released non-violent prisoners, but it did not grant an enquiry into police excesses.

Q2402.General ScienceAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2021, GS Paper IMedium

With reference to furnace oil, consider the following statements :

1. It is a product of oil refineries.

2. Some industries use it to generate power.

3. Its use causes sulphur emissions into environment.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. A.1 and 2 only
  2. B.2 and 3 only
  3. C.1 and 3 only
  4. D.1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: D. 1, 2 and 3

Furnace oil is a heavy refinery product, it is burnt by industry for heat and power, and its high sulphur content makes it a polluting fuel.

Q2403.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2022, GS Paper IMedium

Which of the following is/are the exclusive power(s) of Lok Sabha ?

1. To ratify the declaration of Emergency

2. To pass a motion of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers

3. To impeach the President of India

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. A.1 and 2
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.1 and 3
  4. D.3 only
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Correct answer: B. 2 only

Only the Lok Sabha can pass a no-confidence motion, because the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to it under Article 75(3).

Q2405.GeographyAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2016, GS Paper IMedium

Consider the following pairs :

Community sometimes mentioned in the news : In the affairs of

1. Kurd : Bangladesh

2. Madhesi : Nepal

3. Rohingya : Myanmar

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

  1. A.1 and 2
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.2 and 3
  4. D.3 only
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Correct answer: C. 2 and 3

The Madhesis belong to Nepal and the Rohingya to Myanmar, while the Kurds have nothing to do with Bangladesh. The Madhesis are the people of the Terai plains of southern Nepal, close to the Indian border, with strong ties of language and kinship to Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

Q2407.Indian HistoryAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2019, GS Paper IHard

With reference to the British colonial rule in India, consider the following statements :

1. Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental in the abolition of the system of 'indentured labour'.

2. In Lord Chelmsford's 'War Conference', Mahatma Gandhi did not support the resolution on recruiting Indians for World War.

3. Consequent upon the breaking of Salt Law by Indian people, the Indian National Congress was declared illegal by the colonial rulers.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. A.1 and 2 only
  2. B.1 and 3 only
  3. C.2 and 3 only
  4. D.1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: B. 1 and 3 only

Gandhi did campaign to end indentured labour, and the Congress was outlawed after the Salt Satyagraha, but he supported the recruitment resolution at the War Conference.

Q2408.Environment & EcologyAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2021, GS Paper IHard

Why is there a concern about copper smelting plants?

1. They may release lethal quantities of carbon monoxide into environment.

2. The copper slag can cause the leaching of some heavy metals into environment.

3. They may release sulphur dioxide as a pollutant.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. A.1 and 2 only
  2. B.2 and 3 only
  3. C.1 and 3 only
  4. D.1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: B. 2 and 3 only

Copper smelting is a concern for its sulphur dioxide emissions and for heavy metals leaching from its slag, not for lethal carbon monoxide.

Q2409.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2022, GS Paper IMedium

Consider the following statements :

1. The Constitution of India classifies the ministers into four ranks viz. Cabinet Minister, Minister of State with Independent Charge, Minister of State and Deputy Minister.

2. The total number of ministers in the Union Government, including the Prime Minister, shall not exceed 15 percent of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.Both 1 and 2
  4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct answer: B. 2 only

The 15 percent ceiling is in the Constitution, but the ranks of ministers are not.

Q2411.General ScienceAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2024, GS Paper IEasy

Consider the following plants:

1. Groundnut

2. Horse-gram

3. Soybean

How many of the above belong to the pea family?

  1. A.Only one
  2. B.Only two
  3. C.All three
  4. D.None
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Correct answer: C. All three

Groundnut, horse-gram and soybean are all legumes of the family Fabaceae (Leguminosae), the pea family. Members of the pea family bear their seeds in pods and carry root nodules in which Rhizobium bacteria fix atmospheric nitrogen.

Q2413.Art & CultureAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2026, GS Paper IMedium

Pandit Mallikarjun Mansur, the famous classical singer from Karnataka, represented the :

  1. A.Agra Gharana
  2. B.Gwalior Gharana
  3. C.Patiala Gharana
  4. D.Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana
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Correct answer: D. Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana

Mallikarjun Mansur (1910–1992) of Dharwad was one of the leading Khayal singers of this gharana. The Jaipur-Atrauli gharana was founded by Ustad Alladiya Khan in the late nineteenth century.

Q2415.Indian PolityAsked in: NDA · NDA-II 2021, GATEasy

Which one of the following is not a writ?

  1. A.Mandamus
  2. B.Habeas Corpus
  3. C.Certiorari
  4. D.Severability
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Correct answer: D. Severability

Severability is a doctrine used by courts to interpret laws, not a writ. Under Article 32 the Supreme Court, and under Article 226 the High Courts, can issue five writs: habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, certiorari and quo warranto.

Q2416.Indian PolityAsked in: NDA · NDA-I 2024, GATMedium

Under Article 191 of the Constitution of India, a person shall be disqualified for being chosen as, and for being, a member of the Legislative Assembly or Legislative Council of a state if the person holds any office of profit under :

1. the Government of India.

2. any State Government.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.Both 1 and 2
  4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct answer: C. Both 1 and 2

Article 191(1)(a) disqualifies a person who holds an office of profit under the Government of India or the Government of any State.

Q2418.Indian PolityAsked in: NDA · NDA-I 2020, GATMedium

A common High Court for two or more states can be established by

  1. A.a law passed by the Parliament
  2. B.an order of the Supreme Court of India
  3. C.an order of the President of India
  4. D.an amendment to the Constitution of India
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Correct answer: A. a law passed by the Parliament

Article 231 lets Parliament, by law, set up a common High Court for two or more States, or for two or more States and a Union Territory.

Q2419.Indian PolityAsked in: NDA · NDA-II 2021, GATMedium

Which one of the following is a non-justiciable right?

  1. A.Right to adequate livelihood
  2. B.Right against exploitation
  3. C.Right of accused
  4. D.Right to life and personal liberty
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Correct answer: A. Right to adequate livelihood

It comes from the Directive Principles of State Policy, which no court can enforce. Article 39(a) asks the State to direct its policy towards securing that citizens, men and women equally, have the right to an adequate means of livelihood.

Q2420.Indian PolityAsked in: NDA · NDA-I 2024, GATHard

Under Article 371A of the Constitution of India, with respect to which of the following item(s) the Acts of the Parliament of India shall not apply to the State of Nagaland, unless the Legislative Assembly of the State of Nagaland by a resolution so decides ?

1. Religious or social practices of Nagas

2. Naga customary law and procedure

3. Ownership and transfer of land and its resources

4. Boundaries of Nagaland with other states

Select the answer using the code given below :

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 and 3 only
  3. C.1, 2 and 3 only
  4. D.1, 2, 3 and 4
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Correct answer: C. 1, 2 and 3 only

Article 371A protects Naga religious and social practices, customary law and procedure, and land ownership, but says nothing about the State's boundaries.