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).
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Sustainable development should take place without damaging the environment and development in the present time should not compromise with the needs of the future generations.
Reason (R): Agenda 21 was signed by world leaders in 1995.
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Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
| List - I (Pulitzer award categories) | List - II (Awardee in 2025) |
|---|---|
| A. Fiction | 1. Jason Roberts |
| B. Music | 2. Branden Jacobs Jenkins |
| C. Biography | 3. Susie Ibarra |
| D. Drama | 4. Percival Everett |
Which of the following enzymes is/are released in stomach for protein digestion ?
1. Chymotrypsin
2. Trypsin
3. Pepsin
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Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): India has a Parliamentary system of Government.
Reason (R): In India, the executive is responsible to the legislature.
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Which of the following pairs is/are NOT correctly matched ?
| (Pass) | (State/Union Territory) |
|---|---|
| 1. Lipulekh | Ladakh |
| 2. Nathu La | Sikkim |
| 3. Bomdila | Arunachal Pradesh |
| 4. Shipki La | Himachal Pradesh |
Which among the following words were inserted in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Constitution Amendment?
1. Socialist
2. Secular
3. Sovereign
4. Republic
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Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
| List - I (Emperor) | List - II (City where Tomb is located) |
|---|---|
| A. Babur | 1. Agra |
| B. Humayun | 2. Lahore |
| C. Jahangir | 3. Delhi |
| D. Shah Jahan | 4. Kabul |
Which of the following Ramsar wetland site is/are NOT situated in Uttar Pradesh ?
1. Sarsai Nawar Jheel
2. Samaspur Bird Sanctuary
3. Rudrasagar Lake
4. Sultanpur National Park
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Global Wage Report 2024-25 was released by which of the following organisation ?
1. International Labour Organisation
2. World Bank
3. International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
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The Global Financial Stability Report is released by which among the following?
1. International Monetary Fund
2. World Economic Forum
3. World Bank
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With reference to lichens, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Lichens are very good indicators of pollution.
2. Lichens grow well in polluted areas.
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Which of the following pairs is/are NOT correctly matched ?
| (Day) | (Date) |
|---|---|
| 1. International Ozone Day | 16 September |
| 2. World Environment Day | 5 June |
| 3. World Wildlife Day | 22 March |
With reference to Brazil' which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The equatorial rainforests of Brazil are called 'Selvas'.
2. The dark black colour fertile land here is called 'Terra Roxa'.
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Match List - I with List II and choose the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
| List - I (Finance Commission) | List - II (Chairman) |
|---|---|
| A. Eleventh | 1. Dr. C. Rangarajan |
| B. Twelfth | 2. Dr. Y. V. Reddy |
| C. Thirteenth | 3. Prof. A. M. Khusro |
| D. Fourteenth | 4. Dr. Vijay L. Kelkar |
Which among the following is/are NOT a social indicator of poverty ?
1. Illiteracy
2. Safe drinking water
3. Job opportunities
4. Size of the house
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Match List - I with List - II and choose the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
| List - I (Lok Sabha) | List - II (Lok Sabha Speaker) |
|---|---|
| A. 11th Lok Sabha | 1. Om Birla |
| B. 12th Lok Sabha | 2. P. A. Sangma |
| C. 14th Lok Sabha | 3. Somnath Chatterjee |
| D. 17th Lok Sabha | 4. G.M.C. Balyogi |
With reference to the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, 1748, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The first Carnatic war ended.
2. Madras was returned to the British.
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Which of the following pairs is/are NOT correctly matched ?
| (City) | (River) |
|---|---|
| 1. Budapest | Danube |
| 2. Cologne | Rhine |
| 3. New Orleans | Missouri |
| 4. Hyderabad (India) | Paleru |
With reference to 'Baking Soda', which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is Sodium hydrogen carbonate.
2. It is used in fire extinguishers.
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Which of the following prepared the Annual Groundwater Quality Report 2024 ?
1. Central Pollution Control Board
2. Central Water Commission)
3. Central Groundwater Board
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Who among the following were the members of the Fazal Ali Commission?
1. K. T. Shah
2. K. M. Panikkar
3. P. Sitaramaiah
4. H. N. Kunjaru
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Consider the following and arrange them in the correct chronological order.
1. Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation
2. Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission
3. Jal Jeevan Mission
4. National Urban Housing and Habitat Policy
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With reference to 'earthworms', which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Earthworms improves soil fertility and are known as farmer's friends.
2. Earthworm has two pair of hearts.
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Arrange the following saints in correct chronological order and select the correct answer from the code given below.
1. Nanak
2. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
3. Namdev
4. Kabir
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Which of the following is/are NOT a cold ocean current ?
1. Agulhas current
2. Brazil current
3. Humboldt current
4. California current
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