Prelims GS I
Prelims GS I · 122 questions · 2016–2026
Science & technology: every Prelims question, by topic
UPSC syllabus: “General Science.” Below, the topics inside it — most asked first — and how often each came up year by year.
- IT, computing & emerging technologies40 questions · asked in 10 of 11 years
- Biotechnology & genetics19 questions · asked in 10 of 11 years
- Space technology19 questions · asked in 10 of 11 years
- Human body, health & diseases16 questions · asked in 8 of 11 years
- Defence, nuclear & energy technology15 questions · asked in 9 of 11 years
- Physics & chemistry in everyday life13 questions · asked in 8 of 11 years
Latest questions
- 2026 · Q41 · Biotechnology & geneticsWhich of the following statements with regard to genetic medicine is/are correct?…
- 2026 · Q42 · IT, computing & emerging technologiesWhich of the following statements with regard to Large Language Models (LLMs) used in machine learning is/are correct?…
- 2026 · Q43 · Defence, nuclear & energy technologyWhich of the following statements with regard to stealth technology is/are correct?…
- 2026 · Q44 · Physics & chemistry in everyday lifeWhich of the following statements with regard to Black Boxes used in modern aircrafts is/are correct?…
- 2026 · Q46 · Space technologyConsider the following statements with regard to involvement of private entities in India’s space programme:…
The same ground in Mains
These official Mains syllabus lines cover Science & technology. Prelims facts become Mains arguments.