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Preparing for competitive exams like UPSC, IPS, IAS, and other government services requires a solid grip on General Knowledge (GK). For those aiming to become an IPS officer, a strong foundation in GK is essential. This article compiles the top 100 most important General Knowledge questions often asked in UPSC and IPS exams. These questions cover Indian Polity, History, Science, Constitution, and more—perfect for boosting your exam preparation.

Let’s dive into the most expected GK questions every IPS aspirant should know:

Top 100 IPS GK Questions and Answers

1. Who was the first President of India?
→ Dr. Rajendra Prasad

2. Who was the first Prime Minister of India?
→ Jawaharlal Nehru

3. When was the Indian Constitution adopted?
→ 26th November 1949

4. When did the Indian Constitution come into effect?
→ 26th January 1950

5. What is the capital of India?
→ New Delhi

6. Who was the first Vice President of India?
→ Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

7. Who was the first Chief Justice of India?
→ Harilal J. Kania

8. Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?
→ Indira Gandhi

9. What is the national animal of India?
→ Tiger

10. What is the national bird of India?
→ Peacock

11. How many schedules are there in the Indian Constitution?
→ 12

12. What are the two houses of the Indian Parliament?
→ Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

13. What is the maximum strength of Lok Sabha?
→ 552 members

14. What is the maximum strength of Rajya Sabha?
→ 250 members

15. What is the national anthem of India?
→ Jana Gana Mana

16. Who wrote the national anthem?
→ Rabindranath Tagore

17. Who wrote 'Vande Mataram'?
→ Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

18. From where is 'Satyamev Jayate' taken?
→ Mundaka Upanishad

19. Who was the first Lokpal of India?
→ Pinaki Chandra Ghose

20. Who was the first female IPS officer of India?
→ Kiran Bedi

21. When was the RTI Act implemented in India?
→ 12th October 2005

22. When were national emergencies declared in India?
→ 1962, 1971, 1975

23. When was the Election Commission of India established?
→ 25th January 1950

24. When was the first General Election held in India?
→ 1951-52

25. Who is called the Father of the Indian Constitution?
→ Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

26. Who was the Chairman of the Constituent Assembly?
→ Dr. Rajendra Prasad

27. Which is the largest state in India by area?
→ Rajasthan

28. Which is the smallest state in India by area?
→ Goa

29. Which state has the largest population in India?
→ Uttar Pradesh

30. Who was the first woman President of India?
→ Pratibha Patil

31. Who is the current President of India? (2025)
→ Droupadi Murmu

32. Who was the first Home Minister of India?
→ Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

33. When was the first IIT established in India?
→ 1951

34. When was the first census conducted in India?
→ 1872

35. When was the Indian Police Service (IPS) established?
→ 1948

36. Who summons the joint session of the Parliament?
→ The President of India

37. What is the tenure of Lok Sabha?
→ 5 years

38. Why is Rajya Sabha called a permanent house?
→ Because it is not subject to dissolution

39. Which exam recruits for IPS officers?
→ UPSC Civil Services Examination

40. Who was the first woman Governor in India?
→ Sarojini Naidu

41. How many parts are there in the Indian Constitution?
→ 25 parts

42. Who was the first female External Affairs Minister of India?
→ Sushma Swaraj

43. What was the name of India's first satellite?
→ Aryabhata

44. When was Chandrayaan-1 launched?
→ 2008

45. When was ISRO founded?
→ 1969

46. Who was the first PM to resign from office?
→ Morarji Desai

47. When did Panchayati Raj start in India?
→ 1959

48. When was NITI Aayog established?
→ 1st January 2015

49. Who replaced the Planning Commission?
→ Narendra Modi Government

50. Who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India?
→ Sukumar Sen

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