Prepare for UPPSC PCS Preliminary Examination General Studies Paper 1 with official previous year questions, in-depth analytical explanations, and Uttar Pradesh special references across History, Geography, Indian Polity, Economy, Environment, and General Science.
Marking pattern: +1.33 positive, -0.44 negative (Official UPPSC 1/3rd Negative Marking Scheme; 150 Questions, 200 Marks).
Consider the following wars and arrange them in correct chronological order.
1. First Anglo-Mysore War
2. Second Anglo-French War
3. First Anglo-Sikh War
4. First Anglo-Afghan War
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The Gobi Desert is spread across which of the following countries?
1. Mongolia
2. China
3. Russia
4. Kazakhstan
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Which of the following two are the major constituent of Bio-gas?
1. Methane
2. Butane
3. Carbon dioxide
4. Carbon monoxide
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'Adi Karmyogi Beta Version A Responsive Governance Initiative' was launched by which of the following ministry in June 2025?
1. Ministry of AYUSH
2. Ministry of Women and Child Development
3. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
4. Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
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Arrange the following conquests of Alauddin Khalji in correct chronological order and select the correct answer from the code given below.
1. Ranthambore
2. Jaisalmer
3. Warangal
4. Chittor
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With reference to hydroelectricity in North India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. There are huge possibilities of hydroelectricity in the Himalayan region.
2. Eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar cannot utilise this potential because the Himalayas situated to their North lies in boundary of Nepal.
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Which of the following districts is/are part of the Devipatan Division in Uttar Pradesh?
1. Basti
2. Bahraich
3. Balrampur
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Consider the formation of the following States of India and arrange them in correct chronological order starting from the earliest to the last.
1. Punjab
2. Arunachal Pradesh
3. Nagaland
4. Sikkim
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With reference to 'Uttar Pradesh', which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Uttar Pradesh is the leading producer of potato in the country.
2. Government of India has approved for establishment of South Asia Regional Centre of International Potato Centre at Aligarh.
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Arrange the following States of India in the ascending order on the basis of their area and select the correct answer from the code given below.
1. Haryana
2. Himachal Pradesh
3. Punjab
4. Uttarakhand
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Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Generally an alloy of lead and tin is used as a material of the fuse wire.
Reason (R): Alloy of lead and tin has a higher melting point than copper and aluminium.
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Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists.
| List - I (State) | List - II (Highest Peak) |
|---|---|
| A. Tamil Nadu | 1. Dhupgarh |
| B. Rajasthan | 2. Doddabetta |
| C. Nagaland | 3. Guru Shikhar |
| D. Madhya Pradesh | 4. Saramati |
Operation Brahma was launched by India in March 2025 to provide humanitarian aid to which of the following countries ?
1. Bangladesh
2. Myanmar
3. Sri Lanka
4. Malaysia
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With reference to Municipalities, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The eligible age to be a member of municipality is 25 years.
2. One-third of the total number of seats to be filled by direct election in the municipalities is reserved for women.
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Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
| List - I (Governor General/Viceroy) | List - II (Important contribution/work) |
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| A. Lord Dalhousie | 1. Permanent settlement of Bengal |
| B. Lord Curzon | 2. Prohibition of Practice of Sati |
| C. Lord William Bentinck | 3. Partition of Bengal |
| D. Lord Cornwallis | 4. Doctrine of Lapse |
Consider the following events and arrange them in correct chronological order.
1. Cripps Mission
2. Cabinet Mission
3. Shimla Conference
4. Wavell Plan
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With reference to Public Accounts Committee, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Public Accounts Committee submits its report to the Lok Sabha.
2. Public Accounts Committee consists of 15 members from Rajya Sabha.
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Which of the following gasses is/are lighter than air ?
1. Hydrogen chloride
2. Sulfur dioxide
3. Helium
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With reference to 'Atal Tunnel' which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. This tunnel is the world's longest highway tunnel.
2. This tunnel is built in the Pir Panjal range of Himalayas.
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With reference to 'ozone layer', which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Ozone layer shields the surface of the earth from the ultra-violet radiations from the sun.
2. Ozone depletion has been linked to the chlorofluorocarbons.
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Which of the following countries is/are NOT a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council?
1. Bahrain
2. Iran
3. Iraq
4. Qatar
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Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Public Interest Litigation in India is essential for the rule of law.
Reason (R) Public Interest Litigation provides effective access of Justice to socially and economically weaker sections.
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Which one of the following books is NOT written by Kalidas ?
1. Meghaduta
2. Raghuvamsam
3. Shringar Shatak
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Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Buland Darwaja was constructed at Fatehpur Sikri by the Mughal emperor Akbar.
Reason (R): Akbar built this monument to commemorate the birth of his son Jahangir.
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Match List - I with List II and choose the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
| List - I (Port) | List - II (State) |
|---|---|
| A. Paradeep | 1. Tamil Nadu |
| B. Tuticorin | 2. Kerala |
| C. Kakinada | 3. Odisha |
| D. Alappuzha | 4. Andhra Pradesh |