Crack the UPSC Interview: 5 Tricky Questions to Test Your Knowledge

Top 5 UPSC Interview Tricky Questions: The UPSC interview tests not just knowledge, but also a candidate's way of thinking. Read 5 tricky questions and their answers here. These questions test logical thinking, behavior, and general knowledge.

Q: Where are flying squirrels found?

A: In Bori Sanctuary, MP. They don't fly but glide using a skin flap, which helps them jump between trees, making it seem like they are flying.

Q: What's the difference between a mobile and a cell phone?

A: Technically, none. 'Cell phone' is from the network structure, while 'mobile' refers to portability. Today, they're used interchangeably.

Q: If a child you're teaching slaps you, what do you do?

A: I'd stay calm and not react. I'd try to understand why they did it (fear, stress, anger) and then gently explain that violence is wrong.

Q: Who is called the 'Radha' of Rajasthan?

A: Mirabai is known as the 'Radha' of Rajasthan. Her bond with Lord Krishna was one of spiritual devotion. Folklore says she fed him a wild berry with her love.

Q: What is a digit?

A: Digits are symbols (0-9) that make up numbers. For example, 2026 is a number, but 2, 0, and 6 are digits. This tests a candidate's basic clarity and thought process.