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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

Q2761.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC CAPF · CAPF 2019, Paper IHard

Consider the following statements relating to short notice questions asked in the Legislature : 1. These relate to matters of urgent public importance and can be asked for oral answer at a notice less than 10 days 2. Short notice questions can be admissible if the Minister concerned agrees to answer to it 3. Short notice questions are asked during question hour Which of the statements given above are correct ?

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

A short notice question is an urgent oral question taken up only with the Minister's consent, and it is answered after Question Hour, not during it.

Q2763.General ScienceAsked in: UPSC CAPF · CAPF 2021, Paper IEasy

Which electromagnetic radiation(s) is/are used to cook food?

  1. A.Infrared radiation only
  2. B.Microwave radiation only
  3. C.Infrared and microwave radiations
  4. D.All electromagnetic radiations
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Correct answer: C. Infrared and microwave radiations

Both kinds of radiation carry energy that food absorbs as heat, and both are used in everyday kitchens. Infrared radiation is the heat radiation given out by hot bodies: a grill, a toaster, an oven element or glowing coals cook the surface of food mainly by infrared rays.

Q2764.GeographyAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2024, GS Paper IHard

Which of the following is/are correct inference/inferences from isothermal maps in the month of January ?

1. The isotherms deviate to the north over the ocean and to the south over the continent.

2. The presence of cold ocean currents, Gulf Stream and North Atlantic Drift make the North Atlantic Ocean colder and the isotherms bend towards the north.

Select the 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: A. 1 only

In January the northern oceans are warmer than the frozen continents, so isotherms bend north over the sea and south over the land; the Gulf Stream and North Atlantic Drift are warm currents, not cold ones.

Q2766.Indian EconomyAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2022, GS Paper IMedium

With reference to the "G20 Common Framework", consider the following statements:

1. It is an initiative endorsed by the G20 together with the Paris Club.

2. It is an initiative to support Low Income Countries with unsustainable debt.

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: C. Both 1 and 2

The Common Framework for Debt Treatments was agreed by the G20 and the Paris Club in November 2020 to help low-income countries with unsustainable debt.

Q2769.Environment & EcologyAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2016, GS Paper IEasy

The term 'Intended Nationally Determined Contributions' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of

  1. A.pledges made by the European countries to rehabilitate refugees from the war-affected Middle East
  2. B.plan of action outlined by the countries of the world to combat climate change
  3. C.capital contributed by the member countries in the establishment of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
  4. D.plan of action outlined by the countries of the world regarding Sustainable Development Goals
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Correct answer: B. plan of action outlined by the countries of the world to combat climate change

INDCs were the climate pledges countries announced before the Paris climate conference of 2015. Under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, each country was asked to state what it intended to do to cut greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change after 2020.

Q2770.Indian HistoryAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2017, GS Paper IHard

With reference to the difference between the culture of Rigvedic Aryans and Indus Valley people, which of the following statements is/are correct ?

1. Rigvedic Aryans used the coat of mail and helmet in warfare whereas the people of Indus Valley Civilization did not leave any evidence of using them.

2. Rigvedic Aryans knew gold, silver and copper whereas Indus Valley people knew only copper and iron.

3. Rigvedic Aryans had domesticated the horse whereas there is no evidence of Indus Valley people having been aware of this animal.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

  1. A.1 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: C. 1 and 3 only

The Rigveda describes armour and the horse as central to Aryan life, while the Harappan remains show neither armour nor clear use of the horse; but the Harappans did not know iron.

Q2771.Indian EconomyAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2020, GS Paper IMedium

Along with the Budget, the Finance Minister also places other documents before the Parliament which include 'The Macro Economic Framework Statement'. The aforesaid document is presented because this is mandated by

  1. A.Long standing parliamentary convention
  2. B.Article 112 and Article 110(1) of the Constitution of India
  3. C.Article 113 of the Constitution of India
  4. D.Provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003
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Correct answer: D. Provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003

The FRBM Act requires the government to lay this statement before Parliament along with the Budget. Section 3 of the FRBM Act, 2003 lists the fiscal policy statements that must accompany the annual financial statement: the Macro-economic Framework Statement and the Medium-term Fiscal Policy cum Fiscal Policy Strategy Statement.

Q2772.GeographyAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2023, GS Paper IMedium

Consider the following pairs :

Port : Well known as

1. Kamarajar Port : First major port in India registered as a company

2. Mundra Port : Largest privately owned port in India

3. Visakhapatnam Port : Largest container port in India

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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

Pairs 1 and 2 are correct; Visakhapatnam is not India's largest container port. Kamarajar Port at Ennore, near Chennai in Tamil Nadu, was the first major port in India to be set up as a corporate entity, registered as a public company (Ennore Port Ltd).

Q2773.GeographyAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2024, GS Paper IEasy

Consider the following statements :

Statement-I : Thickness of the troposphere at the equator is much greater as compared to poles.

Statement-II : At the equator, heat is transported to great heights by strong convectional currents.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  1. A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
  2. B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
  3. C.Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
  4. D.Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
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Correct answer: A. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I

The troposphere is thickest over the equator because strong convection there carries heat high into the air. The troposphere, the lowest layer of the atmosphere where almost all weather occurs, is about 18 km thick at the equator but only about 8 km at the poles.

Q2774.Science & TechnologyAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2016, GS Paper IEasy

With reference to 'LiFi', recently in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It uses light as the medium for high-speed data transmission.

2. It is a wireless technology and is several times faster than 'WiFi'.

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

LiFi (Light Fidelity) sends data wirelessly by switching LED light on and off far too fast for the eye to notice, and it can be many times faster than WiFi.

Q2775.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2017, GS Paper IMedium

With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements :

1. A private member's bill is a bill presented by a Member of Parliament who is not elected but only nominated by the President of India.

2. Recently, a private member's bill has been passed in the Parliament of India for the first time in its history.

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: D. Neither 1 nor 2

A private member's bill is one introduced by any MP who is not a minister, whether elected or nominated, and such bills have become law in the past.

Q2776.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2018, GS Paper IMedium

Consider the following statements :

1. In the first Lok Sabha, the single largest party in the opposition was the Swatantra Party.

2. In the Lok Sabha, a "Leader of the Opposition" was recognised for the first time in 1969.

3. In the Lok Sabha, if a party does not have a minimum of 75 members, its leader cannot be recognised as the Leader of the Opposition.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

The first Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha was recognised in 1969, when Ram Subhag Singh of the Congress (O) was given the post.

Q2777.Indian HistoryAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2019, GS Paper IHard

With reference to Mughal India, what is/are difference/differences between Jagirdar and Zamindar?

1. Jagirdars were holders of land assignments in lieu of judicial and police duties, whereas Zamindars were holders of revenue rights without obligation to perform any duty other than revenue collection.

2. Land assignments to Jagirdars were hereditary and revenue rights of Zamindars were not hereditary.

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: D. Neither 1 nor 2

A jagir was a temporary, transferable revenue assignment given mainly in lieu of salary for military service, while zamindari rights were hereditary.

Q2778.Indian EconomyAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2021, GS Paper IMedium

Consider the following statements :

Other things remaining unchanged, market demand for a good might increase if

1. price of its substitute increases

2. price of its complement increases

3. the good is an inferior good and income of the consumers increases

4. its price falls

Which of the above statements are correct?

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

A dearer substitute pushes buyers towards this good, and a fall in its own price leads them to buy more of it.

Q2779.Indian EconomyAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2022, GS Paper IMedium

"Rapid Financing Instrument" and "Rapid Credit Facility" are related to the provisions of lending by which one of the following ?

  1. A.Asian Development Bank
  2. B.International Monetary Fund
  3. C.United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative
  4. D.World Bank
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Correct answer: B. International Monetary Fund

Both are IMF windows for quick emergency financing to member countries facing an urgent balance of payments need. The Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI) is open to all IMF members and gives fast, low-access financial help without a full-fledged programme.

Q2780.GeographyAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2024, GS Paper IMedium

Consider the following statements :

Statement-I : The atmosphere is heated more by incoming solar radiation than by terrestrial radiation.

Statement-II : Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are good absorbers of long wave radiation.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  1. A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
  2. B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
  3. C.Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
  4. D.Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
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Correct answer: D. Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

The atmosphere is heated mainly from below, by the Earth's own long wave (terrestrial) radiation, not directly by sunlight. Incoming solar radiation is short wave, and the atmosphere is largely transparent to it, so most of it passes through and heats the Earth's surface.