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 Committees relating to poverty and arrange their formation in correct chronological order.
1. Lakdawala Committee
2. Rangarajan Committee
3. Tendulkar Committee
4. Dandekar and Rath Committee
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Which of the following languages is/are NOT included in the Eighth Schedule of Indian Constitution ?
1. Nepali
2. Dogri
3. Bodo
4. Bhojpuri
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With reference to 'acid and bases', which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Acidic solutions have pH more than 7.
2. Basic solutions have pH less than 7.
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Consider the tenure of the following Presidents of India and arrange them in correct chronological order starting from carliest to the last.
1. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
2. K.R. Narayanan
3. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
4. R. Venkataraman
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Four Buddhist Councils were held at the following places. Arrange them in correct chronological order and select the correct answer from the code given below.
1. Vaishali
2. Rajagriha
3. Kundalvana
4. Pataliputra
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Match List - I with List - II and choose the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
| List - I (Nuclear Power Plant) | List - II (State) |
|---|---|
| A. Kudankulam | 1. Karnataka |
| B. Kakrapar | 2. Tamil Nadu |
| C. Kaiga | 3. Rajasthan |
| D. Rawatbhata | 4. Gujarat |
Who among the following had won the International Booker Prize in 2025 ?
1. Banu Mushtaq
2. Deepa Bhasthi
3. Sanjay Chauhan
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Match List - I with List - II and choose the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
| List - I (Iron-ore Mines) | List - II (State) |
|---|---|
| A. Gurumahisani | 1. Jharkhand |
| B. Bailadila | 2. Karnataka |
| C. Noamundi | 3. Odisha |
| D. Kudremukh | 4. Chhattisgarh |
With reference to International Solar Alliance', which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is the first treaty based Inter-governmental organisation headquartered in India with 38 member countries.
2. World Solar Bank and One Sun One World One Grid Initiative were initiated under it.
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Joint special forces exercise 'KHANJAR-XII was held in March 2025 between India and which of the following Countries ?
1. Russia
2. Turkmenistan
3. Kyrgyzstan
4. Mongolia
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Which of the following Department prepares the National Indicator Framework Progress Report related to Sustainable Development Goals in Uttar Pradesh ?
1. Department of Finance
2. Department of Education
3. Department of Planning
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With reference to Isotopes', which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Atoms with identical atomic numbers but different atomic mass numbers are known as isotopes.
2. Protium, Deuterium and Tritium are isotopes of carbon.
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Match List - I with List II and choose the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
| List - I (Schedule) | List - II (Subject) |
|---|---|
| A. 7th Schedule | 1. Languages |
| B. 8th Schedule | 2. Disqualification on ground of defection |
| C. 9th Schedule | 3. Union, State and Concurrent lists |
| D. 10th Schedule | 4. Validation of certain Acts/Regulations |
Which of the following sites were obtained by the British East India Company under the Treaty of Sugauli in 1816?
1. Kathmandu
2. Shimla
3. Ranikhet
4. Nainital
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"Swavalambini", a women entrepreneurship programme for the North-East is launched by which of the following ministries ?
1. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
2. Ministry of Women and Child Development
3. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
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Which of the following rivers fall into the Arabian Sea ?
1. Periyar
2. Pennar
3. Palar
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Arrange the following electromagnetic radiations in decreasing order of their frequencies.
1. Gamma rays
2. Ultraviolet rays
3. Radio waves
4. X-rays
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Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Food security is necessary even in surplus food production years.
Reason (R) Starvation can still occur due to unequal distribution and lack of accessibility.
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With reference to 'Vice-President of India', which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The Vice-President is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
2. Vice-President is a member of the Rajya Sabha.
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Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): India's success is critical for the global success of Sustainable Development Goals.
Reason (R): India accounts for nearly one-sixth of the total world population.
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Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
| List - I (Ruler) | List - II (Dynasty) |
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| A. Mahendraverman First | 1. Rashtrakuta |
| B. Kadungon | 2. Pallava |
| C. Amoghavarsha First | 3. Chola |
| D. Rajaraja First | 4. Pandya |
The Appiko Movement is associated with which of the following Indian States ?
1. Uttarakhand
2. Uttar Pradesh
3. Kerala
4. Karnataka
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Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana comes under which of the following ?
1. Ministry of Corporate Affairs
2. Ministry of Rural Development
3. Ministry of Finance
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Consider the following Election Reforms in India and arrange them in correct chronological order starting from earliest to the last.
1. Voters photo identity card
2. Electronic voting machine
3. Voter verifiable paper audit trail
4. NOTA
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Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Evaporation of sweat from human skin dissipates body heat.
Reason (R): High humidity on a hot day increases discomfort.
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