UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — National Youth Day 2026

Q1. Swami Vivekananda delivered his celebrated 1893 address at the World's Parliament of Religions, which was convened as part of which one of the following events?

  • A. The Great Exhibition, London
  • B. The World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago
  • C. The Louisiana Purchase Exposition, St. Louis
  • D. The Panama–Pacific International Exposition, San Francisco

Q2. Swami Vivekananda passed away in 1902. At what age did he die?

  • A. 35 years
  • B. 39 years
  • C. 42 years
  • D. 49 years

Q3. In the Indian context, the term 'National Youth Day' specifically commemorates which one of the following?

  • A. The birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda
  • B. The martyrdom day of Bhagat Singh
  • C. The birth anniversary of Chandra Shekhar Azad
  • D. The foundation day of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

Q4. National Youth Day has been observed by the Government of India every year since which year?

  • A. 1984
  • B. 1985
  • C. 1986
  • D. 1993

Q5. With reference to the 2nd Viksit Bharat Young Leaders' Dialogue (VBYLD) held in January 2026, consider the following: 1. Around 1,500 youth participated under the Viksit Bharat Challenge Track. 2. Around 1,000 youth participated under the Cultural & Design Track. 3. About 100 international delegates took part in the dialogue. 4. All ~3,000 participants were selected exclusively through the Agnipath scheme. Which of the above is/are correctly identified?

  1. Around 1,500 youth participated under the Viksit Bharat Challenge Track.
  2. Around 1,000 youth participated under the Cultural & Design Track.
  3. About 100 international delegates took part in the dialogue.
  4. All ~3,000 participants were selected exclusively through the Agnipath scheme.
  • A. 1, 2 and 3
  • B. 1, 2 and 4
  • C. 2, 3 and 4
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q6. Consider the following statements comparing the 1st (2025) and 2nd (2026) editions of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders' Dialogue: 1. The first edition (2025) was also held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. 2. Both editions were held during the January National Youth Day period. 3. The VBYLD replaced the erstwhile National Youth Festival while retaining that festival's format without any change. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The first edition (2025) was also held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
  2. Both editions were held during the January National Youth Day period.
  3. The VBYLD replaced the erstwhile National Youth Festival while retaining that festival's format without any change.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 2 and 3 only
  • C. 1 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q7. The autonomous body 'Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)' functions under which one of the following Union Ministries?

  • A. Ministry of Education
  • B. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
  • C. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
  • D. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Q8. Consider the following statements about Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat): 1. Unlike an ordinary departmental scheme, it was set up as an autonomous body. 2. The Union Cabinet approved it in October 2023, and it was launched on National Unity Day the same month. 3. It targets youth in the 15–29 age group, consistent with the National Youth Policy definition. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Unlike an ordinary departmental scheme, it was set up as an autonomous body.
  2. The Union Cabinet approved it in October 2023, and it was launched on National Unity Day the same month.
  3. It targets youth in the 15–29 age group, consistent with the National Youth Policy definition.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 2 and 3 only
  • C. 1 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q9. Consider the following statements about the National Youth Policy (NYP), 2014: 1. It defines 'youth' as persons in the age group of 15–29 years. 2. It superseded the National Youth Policy of 2003 but retained that policy's 13–35 age definition. 3. It sets out five objectives together with a set of priority areas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. It defines 'youth' as persons in the age group of 15–29 years.
  2. It superseded the National Youth Policy of 2003 but retained that policy's 13–35 age definition.
  3. It sets out five objectives together with a set of priority areas.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 1 and 3 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q10. The National Youth Policy, 2014 falls within the administrative purview of which one of the following?

  • A. Department of Sports
  • B. Department of Youth Affairs
  • C. Department of School Education and Literacy
  • D. Department of Social Justice and Empowerment

Q11. The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is operationalised through which one of the following implementing agencies?

  • A. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
  • B. National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)
  • C. National Career Service (NCS)
  • D. National Skill Development Fund (NSDF)