UPPSC Prelims 2024 Answer Key

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1. The formula of baking soda is:

(A) KHCO3 (B) Na2CO3

2. CPR stands for:

(A) Cardio Programme Rescue (B) Cardiac Pulsatile Revision

(C) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (D) Cardiopulmonary Revision

3. The only vein that carries oxygenated blood is:

(A) Pulmonary vein (B) Cystic vein

4. Diabetes is the most common disorder associated with:

(A) Kidney (B) Gall bladder

5. The recent global pause during COVID-19 pandemic was caused due to :

(A) SARS-CoV-1 (B) H5N1

7. Plants and animals that live on land are called:

(A) Abiotic (B) Aquatic habitants

8. The joint where the neck joins the head is:

(A) Pivotal joint (B) Saddle joint

9. The disease-causing microorganism among these is:

(A) Archaea (B) Pathogens

10. Milk is an example of:

(A) Foam (B) Sol

11. Consider the following events and arrange them in chronological order:

1. World Heritage Day

2. World Thyroid Day

3. World No Tobacco Day

4. International Day of Light

Select the correct answer from the codes given below :

(A) 3, 1, 2, 4 (B) 1, 4, 2, 3

12. Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-1 (Person) List-II (Reason)

A. Gopi Thotakura 1. First Indian Gymnast to win Gold at Asian

Championship

B. Dipa Karmakar 2. Indian born NASA scientist who led the team to study solar ecliptic impact on ionosphere

C. Aroh Barjatya 3. First Indian Space Tourist

D. Dev Patel 4. British actor who made his directorial debut with thriller “Monkey Man”

Codes:

A B C D

(A) 4 1 2 3

(B) 3 1 2 4

(D) 2 1 3 4

13. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).

Assertion (A) : During 2023-24, Singapore emerged as the largest source of FDI to India.

Reason (R) : The India Mauritius Tax Treaty – amendment has brought a major shift in

countries as major sources of FDI to India.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(B) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

(D) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

14. With reference to the 7th India – Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. In this meeting Indonesia agreed to enhance collaboration in the areas of defence,

industry, maritime security and multilateral cooperation.

2. This meeting was held at Jakarta on May 5, 2024.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below :

(A) Only 2 (B) Neither 1 nor 2

15. With reference to “FWD 200B”, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. This is India’s first indigenous bomber “UAV” aircraft.

2. Its payload capacity is 100 kgs .

Select the correct answer from the codes given below :

(A) Only 2 (B) Neither 1 nor 2

16. With reference to “India Australia Economic Co-operation and Trade Agreement (Ind – Aus ECTA),” which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. This is a first-of-its-kind initiative of FTAs.

2. The meeting was attended by the Commerce Secretary of India, Shri Sunil Barthwal.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(A) Only 2 (B) Neither 1 nor 2

17. Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I List-II

(Joint Exercise) (Dates)

A. India Uzbekistan Joint Military 1. February 19-27, 2024

Exercise, “DUSTLIK”

B. India France Joint Military 2. May 13-26, 2024

Exercise, “SHAKTI”

C. Harbour phase of Indo-US Joint 3. April 15-28, 2024

Exercise, Tiger Triumph, 2024

D. MILAN, 2024 4. March 18-25, 2024

Codes:

A B C D

(A) 3 4 1 2

(B) 3 2 4 1

(D) 2 3 1 4

18. With reference to “Shaksgam Valley”, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. This valley is a strategic key region, that is part of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

2. India has lodged protest against the infrastructural development being carried out by

China in this valley.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) Only 2

(B) Neither 1 nor 2

(D) Both 1 and 2

19. Which one of the following pairs (Deccan Trap Peculiarity) is not correctly matched ?

(A) Depth of middle trap – 1200 metres approximately

(B) Intertrappean beds – Fossils of sea plants and animals

(D) Depth of upper trap – 450 metres approximately

20. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).

Assertion (A): Jet streams discovered during World War II are high altitude easterly winds.

Reason (R): Jet streams flow with a speed of 300-500 km/hour.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(B) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

(D) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

21. Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I (Country) List-II (Mountain)

A. Spain France 1. Alps

B. Switzerland 2. Apennine

C. Bulgaria 3. Pyrenees

D. taly 4. Balkan

Codes:

A B C D

(A) 3 1 2 4

(B) 3 1 4 2

(D) 4 1 2 3

22. Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I List-II

(Name of the City) (Period of being Planned)

A. Kanchipuram 1. Post-independence

B. Jaisalmer 2. Colonial Period

C. Kodaikanal 3. Medieval Period

D. Bhilai 4. Ancient Period

Codes:

A B C D

(A) 2 3 4 1

(B) 4 3 2 1

(D) 3 4 1 2

23. Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I List-II

(Famous Local Storm) (Place/Area)

A. Mango shower 1. Punjab to Bihar

B. Blossom shower 2. Kerala

C. Norwesters 3. Karnataka Coastal Areas

D. Loo 4. West Bengal

Codes:

A B C D

(A) 3 2 1 4

(B) 4 1 3 2

(D) 1 3 2 4

24. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?

Capital Country

(A) Naypyidaw – Myanmar

(B) Khartoum – Ethiopia

(D) Ottawa – Canada

25. Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I List-II

(Canals) (Rivers)

A. Upper Bari Doab Canal 1. Sutlej

B. Sirhind Canal 2. Yamuna

C. Gurgaon Carnal 3. Sutlej, Ravi, Beas

D. Indira Gandhi Canal 4. Ravi

Codes:

A B C D

(A) 4 1 3 2

(B) 3 2 1 2

(D) 3 1 2 4

26. Which one of the following (Crop Peculiarity) is not correctly matched ? pairs

(A) State where rice is grown three times in a year – West Bengal

(B) Bihar’s contribution to rice production – 15-7%

(D) Isohyets that decide western limit of rice production – 100 cm

27. Consider the following statements with reference to cotton crops:

1. Cotton is mostly a Kharif crop.

2. Cotton crop requires moderate amounts of rainfall varying between 50-75 cm annually.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(A) Both 1 and 2

(B) Neither 1 nor 2

(D) Only 2

28. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).

Assertion (A): Red soil denotes the second largest soil group of India.

Reason (R): Red soil surrounds the black soil in the south, east and north directions.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(B) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

(D) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

29. With reference to “Nepal-India International Sanskrit Conclave-2024”, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It was held at New Delhi.

2. This three-day conclave was organised by the Niti Anusandhan Pratisthan.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) Only 2 (B) Neither 1 nor 2

30. With reference to “Lunar Polar Exploration Mission” (LUPEX), which of the following

statements is/are correct?

1. This is an India Japan partnership for their joint moon mission which shall be launched

in the future..

2. JAXA is responsible for developing the lander for the mission, while ISRO is handling

the rover and launch vehicle.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) Only 2 (B) Neither 1 nor 2/

31. With reference to “Guidelines for Elimination of Corporal Punishment” (GECP), which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The Tamil Nadu School Education Department issued these guidelines on 26th April,

2024.

2. These guidelines are focussed on safeguarding the physical and mental well-being of

students.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) Only 2 (B) Neither 1 nor 2

32. With reference to “FLY91” which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It is a newly launched airline in India.

2. Its inaugural flight took off from Manohar International Airport on 18th March, 2024.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) Only 2 (B) Neither 1 nor 2

33. What is R21/Matrix-MTM?

(A) Vaccine against Malaria developed by Serum Institute of India

(B) Vaccine against Malaria developed by Bharat Biotech International

(D) Vaccine against AIDS developed by Bharat Biotech International

34. Who among the following won the best actress award in the Un Certain Regard category of the Cannes Film Festival, 2024?

(A) Kiara Advani (B) Anasuya Sengupta

35. With reference to RudraM-II Missile, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It is an air-to-air missile.

2. It was tested in Rajasthan in May 2024.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(A) Only 2 (B) Neither 1 nor 2

36. Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I List-II

(Newly Elected Head of the State) (Country)

A. Gitanas Nauseda 1. Iceland

B. Luong Cuong 2. Vietnam

C. Halla Tomasdottir 3. Lithuania

D. Jose Raul Mulino 4. Panama

Codes:

A B C D

(A) 4 1 2 3

(B) 3 1 2 4

(C) 3 2 1 4

(D) 2 1 3 4

37. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).

Assertion (A) : Most of the early nationalists considered British rule as an act of providence

destined to bring modernisation.

Reason (R) : They complained only against “Un-British rule” in India.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(B) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

(D) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

38. Which one of the following statements is not correct about William A.J. Archbold?

(A) He was the Principal of Government College, Dacca.

(B) He was the Principal of Lahore College, Lahore.

(D) He was the Principal of the Muir Central College, Allahabad.

39. Consider the following events and arrange them in chronological order starting from the earliest:

1. Vellore Mutiny

2. Death of Nana Fadnavis

3. Recall of Wellesley

4. Anglo-Nepalese War

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) 2, 3, 1, 4 (B) 4, 1, 3, 2

40. Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I(Revolt) List-II(Leader)

A. Paika Revolt 1. Edachena Kungan

B. Bareilly Revolt 2. Radharam

C. Malabar Revolt 3. Mufti Muhammad Aiwaz

D. Sylhet Revolt 4. Jagabandhu Bidyadhar Mahapatra

Codes:

A B C D

(A) 4 3 1 2

(B) 3 4 1 2

(D) 2 1 3 4

41. Consider the following statements with reference to Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities:

1. In the Constitution, there is a provision for the post of Special Officer for Linguistic

Minorities for every State.

2. A new Article 350 B was added for this by the $9^{text {th }}$ Constitution Amendment

Act.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(A) Only 2 (B) Neither 1 nor 2

42. The Concurrent list of the Indian Constitution includes:

1. Trade and Commerce

2. Adulteration of Goods

3. Succession

Select the correct answer from the codes given below :

(A) 1 and 3 (B) 1, 2 and 3

43. Fathima Beevi died recently. Consider the following statements regarding her :

1. She was the first woman judge of the Supreme Court of India.

2. She served as the Governor of Kerala from 1997 – 2001.

3. She was the first Muslim woman to enter into higher judiciary.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below :

(A) 1 and 2 (B) 1 and 3

44. Which Amendment Acts deal with Local Governance Institutions in India?

(A) 63rd and 64th Amendment Acts

(B) 86th and 87th Amendment Acts

(D) 73rd and 74th Amendment Acts

45. With reference te-the “National Intellectual Property Rights Policy’ consider the following statements :

1. It reiterates India’s commitment to Doha Development Agenda and the TRIPS

agreement.

2. Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion is the nodal agency for regulating

Intellectual Property Rights in India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

(A) Only 2 (B) Neither 1 nor 2

46. Which of the following is the correct sequence of phases of Biotic succession?

(A) Ecesis Migration Reaction Stabilisation

(B) Ecesis Migration Stabilisation Reaction

(D) Migration Ecesis Reaction – Stabilisation

47. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).

Assertion (A): Relative humidity decreases with increasing air temperature.

Reason (R): Absolute humidity increases with increasing evaporation.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(B) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

(D) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

48. Which one of the following is correctly matched ?

(A) Ecoclin Biodiversity

(B) Pycnocline Sea water density

(D) Halocline – Sea water temperature

49. Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I List-II

A. Planting Hearth 1. Hungary

B. Cryophyte Steppe 2. Adolf Engler

C. World Floral Regions 3. C.O. Sauer

D. Puszta Grassland 4. Arctic Tundra

Codes:

A B C D

(A) 4 3 2 1

(B) 3 4 2 1

(D) 1 2 3 4

50. Which one of the following groups have only input devices?

(A) Mouse, Keyboard, Printer (B) Mouse, Keyboard, Projector

51. The content of computer memory which is non-volatile, even when the power goes off is:

(A) REM (B) RAM

52. Which of the following is a correct relationship between Fahrenheit (°F) and Celsius (°ׄC) degrees ?

53. Which of the following statements is not true ?

(A) Chromosomes are composed of DNA and Protein.

(B) Nucleus of a cell does not play a role in cellular reproduction.

(D) Functional segment of DNA is called genes

54. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).

Assertion (A) : CO2, SO2 and NO2 gases get dissolved in rain water and produce acid rain.

Reason (R) : Atmospheric air is polluted due to high concentration of gases like carbon

dioxide, sulphur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below :

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(B) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

(D) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

55. Arrange the following schemes launched by the Government of India in chronological order and choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

1. Integrated Rural Development Programme

2. Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana

3. National Rural Employment Guarantee Act

4. Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana

Codes:

(A) 1, 2, 3, 4

(B) 3, 4, 1, 2

(D) 4, 3, 1, 2

56. With reference to Economic Growth, which of the following statements is/are correct

1. Indian Economy is an Underdeveloped Economy.

2. Indian Economy is a Mixed Economy.

3. J.M. Keynes is the Father of Economics.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) Only 1 and 2 are correct.

(B) Only 3 is correct.

(D) Only 2 and 3 are correct.

57. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).

Assertion (A): The value of national currency determined by demand and supply of foreign

currency is called flexible exchange rate.

Reason (R): Demand and supply of the foreign currency is being determined by the Central

Bank.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(B) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

(D) (A) is true, but (R) is false

58. With reference to India, consider the following events:

1. Nationalisation of Banks

2. Formation of Regional Rural Banks

3. Adoption of villages by Bank Branches

Which of the above events can be considered as steps taken to achieve “financial inclusion

in India”?

(A) Only 2 and 3 (B) 1, 2 and 3

59. With reference to “National Food Security Act”, which of the following statements are

correct?

1. It will cover up to 75% rural and 50% urban population.

2. It has special focus on nutritional support to women and children.

3. It was enforced on July 5, 2010.

Codes:

(A) 2 and 3 are correct (B) 1 and 3 are correct

60. Write in descending order the following States on the basis of their population as per

Census, 2011:

1. Bihar

2. Andhra Pradesh

3. Uttar Pradesh

4. West Bengal

Choose the correct answer with the help of the following codes :

(A) 3,4,1,2 (B) 1,3,2,4

61. Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I List-II

A. Human Development Report 1. International Monetry Fund

B. World Economic Outlook 2. United Nations Environmen Programme

C. World Investment Report 3. United Nations Development

Programme

D. Emissions Gap Report 4. United Nations Confrence on

Trade and Development

Codes:

A B C D

(A) 3 1 4 2

(B) 3 4 1 2

(D) 2 3 4 1

62. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).

Assertion (A): The concept of Sustainable Development was popularised by the Brundtland

Report.

Reason (R): The Brundtland Report is also known as “The Limits to Growth”.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(B) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

(D) (A) is true, but (R) is false

63. The following lists I and II show the names of Economists/Authors and their books

respectively. Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists :

List-I List-II

(Economist/Author) (Book)

A. Myrdal 1. Economic Theory and Under-developed Regions

B. Hirschman 2. The Strategy of Economic Development

C. Kaldor 3. Strategic Factors in Economic Development

D. Adam Smith 4. The Wealth of Nations

Codes :

A B C D

(A) 1 2 3 4

(B) 2 3 1 4

(D) 2 1 3 4

64. Match the Amendments with their year of implementation:

A. 42nd Amendment 1. 1985

B. 52nd Amendment 2. 2011

C. 86th Amendment 3. 1976

D. 96th Amendment 4. 2002

Select the correct answer from the codes given below :

A B C D

(A) 2 1 3 4

(B) 4 3 2 1

(D) 3 1 4 2

65. Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I List-II

A. Cooperative Federalism 1. K.C. Wheare

B. Bargaining Federalism 2. Ivor Jennings

C. Quasi Federalism 3. Morris-Jones

D. Federalism with Centralising Tendency 4. Granville Austin

Codes:

A B C D

(A) 2 4 3 1

(B) 2 1 4 3

(D) 3 2 4 1

66. Which one of the following is not a level in the three-tier Panchayati Raj recommended by

Balwant Rai Mehta Committee ?

(A) Panchayat Samiti (B) Gram Panchayat

67. According to the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 the Lokpal would be appointed by the

President after obtaining the recommendations of a Selection Committee, with the Prime

Minister as chairperson and consisting, among others, of the following:

1. Chief Justice of India or a Supreme Court Judge nominated by him

2. Chairman of the Rajya Sabha

3. Speaker of the Lok Sabha

4. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) 1, 2 and 3 (B) 2, 3 and 4

68. What does the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) emphasize regarding reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emission?

1. Gradual and limited reductions are enough.

2. Deep, rapid and sustained reductions are essential.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below :

(A) Both 1 and 2

(B) Neither 1 nor 2

(D) Only 2

69. What does the term “Cereal Yield” refer to?

1. The amount of cereal crops produced per unit area are of harvested land

2. The total production of cereal crops in a given country

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) Both 1 and 2

(B) Neither 1 nor 2

(D) Only 2

70. Which of the following statements is true regarding the trend of unemployment rate in India between July-September, 2019 and July-September, 2022?

1. It remained the same.

2. It declined.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below :

(A) 2 is true and 1 is false.

(B) Both 1 and 2 are false.

(D) Both 1 and 2 are true.

71. Who prepares/publishes the Global Multidimensional, Poverty Index (MPI) report?

1. World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF)

2. Oxford Poverty and World Health Organisation (WHO)

3. Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI)

4. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) 2 and 4

(B) Only 4

(D) 3 and 4

72. Which measures are essential to achieve Goal 4 of the Sustainable Development Targets, 2030?

1. Making education free and compulsory

2. Improving basic school infrastructure and embracing digital transformation

3. Expansion of agricultural programmes

4. Increasing investment in technology

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) 1 and 2 (B) 1, 2, 3 and 4

73. Consider the following statements with reference to early trade :

1. There are references of numerous river-ports in ancient India.

2. There were large entrepots of goods and traffic.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(A) Both 1 and 2 (B) Neither 1 nor 2

74. Arrange the followingsen rulers of Bengal in ascending chronologicaf-order :

1. Ballal Sen

2. Lakshman Sen

3. Hemant Sen

4. Vijaya Sen

Select the correct answer from the codes given below :

(A) 4,3,2,1 (B) 2,1,4,3

75. Consider the following statements with reference to Bairam Khan :

1. Akbar gave the title of Khan-i-Khana to Bairam Khan.

2. This title was fot given at the time of appointment of Bairam Khan as Vazir of Empire.

Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

(A) Both 1 and 2 (B) Neither 1 nor 2

76. Consider the following Peshwas and arrange them in ascending chronological order :

1. Raghunath Rao (Raghoba)

2. Balaji Baji Rao

3. Narayan Rao

4. Balaji Vishwanath

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) 4,2,3,1 (B) 3,4,1,2

77. Which one of the following pairs (Aluminium Plant-State) is not correctly matched ?

(A) Alupuram (Alwaye)- Kerala

(B) Belagavi – Karnataka

(D) Hirakud- Odisha

78. Which of the following pairs (National Park State/Union Territory) is not correctly matched?

(A) Rajaji – Uttarakhand

(B) Pin Valley – Jammu and Kashmir

(D) Simlipal – Odisha

79. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).

Assertion (A): The Himalayas are still rising.

Reason (R): The Indian tectonic plate is colliding with the Eurasian plate.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(B) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

(D) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

80. Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I List-II

(Coal Resources) (States)

A. Hutar 1. Madhya Pradesh

B. Ib River 2. Chhattisgarh

C. Tatapani-Ramkola 3. Odisha

D. Umaria 4. Jharkhand

Codes:

A B C D

(A) 3 2 4 1

(B) 2 1 3 4

(D) 4 2 3 1

81. Consider the following days and arrange them in chronological order:

1. World Health Day

2. National Maritime Day

3. World Athletics Day

4. World Red Cross Day

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) 4, 2, 3, 1

(B) 2, 1, 3, 4

(D) 3, 2, 1,4

82. Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I(Award) List-II (Recipient)

A. Aryabhatta Award, 2024 1. Amitabh Bachchan

B. World Literary Prize, 2024 2. Mamta G. Sagar

C. Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award, 2024 3. Dr. Subba Rao Pavuluri

D. Goldman Environmental Prize, 2024 4. Alok Shukla

Codes :

A B C D

(A) 3 2 1 4

(B) 3 2 4 1

(D) 2 3 1 4

83. Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I List-II

(Vitamin) (Disease)

A. Vitamin A 1. Beriberi

B. Vitamin B 2. Blindness

C. Vitamin C 3. Rickets

D. Vitamin D 4. Scurvy

Codes:

A B C D

(A) 4 3 2 1

(B) 2 1 4 3

(D) 1 3 2 4

84. Consider the following mountains and arrange them in correct order from West to East by their location

1. Karakoram

2. Pontic

3. Hindu Kush

4. Zagros

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) 2, 4, 3,1 (B) 2, 3, 4, 1

85. Which one of the following pairs (River – Direction) is not correctly matched?

(A) Amur river – North-East (B) Syr Darya North-West

86. Which one of the following pairs (Country Oil field) is not correctly matched ?

(A) Iran – Haft Kel

(B) Kuwait – Kashagan

(D) Iraq – Zubair

87. Consider the following statements with reference to Mediterranean climate:

1. It receives rainfall in winter season.

2. Due to winter solstice, air pressure belts shift to the South.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(A) Only 2 (B) Neither 1 nor 2

88. Consider the following statements with respect to the climate of Western Europe:

1. Western Europe receives rainfall in all months.

2. Western Europe is located in the belt of Westerlies.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(A) Both 1 and 2 (B) Neither I nor 2

89. Consider the following statements with reference to Upper Gangetic agro-climatic region

1. This region encompasses central and western Uttar Pradesh.

2. This region has more than 130% irrigation intensity and 140% cropping intensity.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(A) Both 1 and 2 (B) Neither I nor 2

90. Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I List-II

(Pass) (Height from Sea Level)

A. Debsa 1. 5360 metres

B. Rohtang 2. 4850 metres

C. Bara-lacha 3. 3978 metres

D. Banihal 4. 2832 metres

Codes:

A B C D

(A) 1 3 2 4

(B) 3 1 2 4

(D) 3 1 4 2

91. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason

(R).

Assertion (A): Jute is an indigenous plant of India.

Reason (R): Jute is a Kharif crop sown from February to June and harvested from July to

October.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below :

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(B) (A) is false, but (R) is true.,

(C) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(D) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

92. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched regarding peculiarities of

Ramganga project?

(A) Dam’s length – 825.8 metres

(B) Hydropower generation capacity – 198 MW

(D) Irrigated area – 6 lac hectares

93. Consider the following statements with reference to cultivated area of some countries of the world:

1. In comparison to USA, China and Japan, India has highest geographical area under

cultivation.

2. India’s location in tropical monsoon region helps diversified cropping all through the

year.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(A) Both 1 and 2 (B) Neither 1 nor 2

94. Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I (Place) List-II (Confluencing Rivers)

A. Devprayag 1. Alaknanda and Pindar

B. Rudraprayag 2. Alaknanda and Bhagirathi

C. Karnaprayag 3. Bhagirathi and Bhilangna

D. Tehri 4. Alaknanda and Mandakini

Codes:

A B C D

(A) 4 1 2 3

(B) 2 3 1 4

(D) 2 4 1 3

95. With reference to “PraVala” software developed by ISRO, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It is a path-breaking feat by Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre.

2. Initial aerodynamic design of space vehicles requires evaluation of large number of

configurations.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) Only 2 (B) Neither 1 nor 2

96. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).

Assertion (A) : In April 2024, India delivered the BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile to

Philippines.

Reason (R) : The Missile has a range of 490 kilometres.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(B) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

(D) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

97. With reference to the Anti-Maoist operation that took place in April 2024, which of the

following statements is/are correct?

1. It took place in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra.

2. The operation was launched by BSF and District Reserve Guards.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) Only 2 (B) Neither 1 nor 2

98. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).

Assertion (A) : There is a positive relationship between Human Development Index (HDI)

and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) ranking of Indian States.

Reason (R): The underlying dimensions of SDG targets are closely related to education and

health aspects.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(B) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

(C) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(D) (A) is true, but (R) is false

99. List-I contains the names of countries, whereas List-II shows the Rank as remittances received in the year 2022. Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I List-II

(Country) (Rank)

A. Mexico 1. First

B. China 2. Second

C. India 3. Third

D. Philippines 4. Fourth

Codes:

A B C D

(A) 4 1 2 3

(B) 2 3 1 4

(D) 1 2 3 4

100. Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I List-II

(State) (Rank according to expenditure on infrastructure 2019-23)

A. Maharashtra 1. First

B. Uttar Pradesh 2. Second

C. Tamil Nadu 3. Third

D. Karnataka 4. Fourth

Codes:

A B C D

(A) 1 2 3 4

(B) 2 1 3 4

(D) 2 3 1 4

101. Which of the following statements are correct regarding ICT based e-Governance ?

1. e-Governance reduces the transparency of Government.

2. e-Governance reduces the cost of Government.

3. e-Governance increases citizens input into Government.

4. e-Governance red tapism. increases bureaucratic

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) 2 and 4 (B) 2 and 3

102. The UPSC derives its functions from which of the following sources?

1. The Constitution

2. Parliamentary Laws

3. Executive Rules and Orders

4. Conventions

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) 1 and 2 (B) 1 and 3

103. Which one of the following is correctly matched?

Constitutional Body Constitutional Article

(A) Election Commission – 165

(B) National Commission for Scheduled Castes – 148

(D) National Commission for Backward Classes – 340

104. Identify the correct chronological sequence of the following:

1. Shankari Prasad vs. Union of India

2. Sajjan Singh vs. State of Rajasthan

3. Golaknath vs. State of Punjab

4. Kesavananda Bharati vs. State of Kerala

Select the correct answer from the codes given below :

(A) 1, 4, 3, 2 (B) 3, 2, 1, 4

105. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).

Assertion (A): Article 352 of the Indian Constitution deals with the declaration of an

emergency.

Reason (R): An emergency may take place at any time.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(B) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

(D) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

106. Match List-1 with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I (Yojana Name) List-II (Date of Launch)

A. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin 1. May, 2016

B. Jal Jeevan Mission 2. October, 2014

C. Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin 3. August, 2019

D. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 4. November, 2016

Codes:

A B C D

(A) 2 3 1 4

(B) 4 3 2 1

(D) 3 4 1 2

107. Which indicators are used in Human Development Index (HDI)?

1. Income level

2. Education

3. Condition of environment

4. Life expectancy

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) Only 1, 2 and 3 (B) Only 1 and 4

108. Arrange the following schemes launched by the Government of India in chronological order and choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

1. Swachh Bharat Mission

2. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana

3. Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana

4. Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendra Scheme

Codes:

(A) 2, 1, 4, 3 (b) 4, 2, 1, 3

109. Malthus argued that the population grows in a progression, while agricultural

production/food supply grows in a progression. From the following options, choose the

correct answer to fill in the blanks:

(A) Linear, Exponential (B) Exponential, Linear

110. Consider the following statements with reference to the Congress Socialist Party:

1. The Congress Socialist Party was formed in January 1934.

2. Jawaharlal Nehru formally joined this party due to his sympathy for socialism.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(A) Both 1 and 2 (B) Neither 1 nor 2

111. Consider the following events and arrange them in chronological order:

1. Murder of Abul Fazl

2. Death of Sheikh Mubarak

3. Death of Faizi

4. Death of Daniyal

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) 2, 1, 4, 3 (B) 3, 2, 1,4

112. Consider the following events and arrange them in chronological order:

1. Linlithgow August Offer

2. Cripps Mission arrival in India

3. Ramgarh Congress Session

4. Resignation letters of Congress Ministers

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) 3, 1, 4, 2 (B) 4, 3, 1, 2

113. Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I(Book) List-II (Writer)

A. Hindu Polity 1. D.D. Kosambi

B. The Wonder That Was India 2. A.L. Basham

C. An Introduction to the Study of Indian History 3. K.P. Jayaswal

D. The Early History of India 4. Vincent Arthur Smith

Codes:

A B C D

(A) 3 2 4 1

(B) 1 2 4 3

(D) 1 2 3 4

114. Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I List-II

(Biosphere Reserve) (State)

A. Simlipal 1. Kerala

B. Nokrek 2. Odisha

C. Agasthyamalai 3. Assam

D. Manas 4. Meghalaya

Codes:

A B C D

(A) 1 2 4 3

(B) 3 1 4 2

(D) 2 4 1 3

115. Consider the following statements :

1. Scientific investigation depends on commitment to practical ideals.

2. Honesty is particularly important in science.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below :

(A) Both statements 1 and 2 are correct.

(B) Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.

(D) Statement 1 is correct, 2 is unpredictable.

116. Which of the following is the correct order of plant species from higher to lower order?

(A) Class – Phylum – Order – Plant Kingdom

(B) Order – Class – Phylum – Plant Kingdom

(D) Plant Kingdom – Phylum – Class – Order

117. Which of the following statements is not true about “ecological niche”?

(A) Dominant species occupy extensive and broader ecological niche.

(B) Number of species becomes large in ecological niche of natural ecosystem, if resources

are sufficient.

(D) Dominance of single species becomes minimum if the resource distribution is equitable in a habitat.

118. Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I List-II

(Author) (Book)

A. Lallanji Gopal 1. A Comprehensive History of India: The Delhi

Sultanat

B. Habib and Nizami 2. The Economic Life of Northern India

C. K.S. Lal 3. Early Chauhan Dynasties

D. Dasharatha Sharma 4. History of the Khaljis

Codes:

A B C D

(A) 2 1 4 3

(B) 1 2 3 4

(D) 3 4 1 2

119. Consider the following statements:

1. Kunwar Singh, Landlord of Jagdishpur in Bihar, led the rebellion against the British.

2. Lord Dalhousie recognised the adopted son of Rani Lakshmi Bai as the heir apparent.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(A) Only 2 (B) Neither 1 nor 2

120. Consider the following foreign travellers and arrange them in ascending chronological order:

1. I-Tsing

2. Al-Biruni

3. Huentsang (Hiuen Tsang)

4. Fahyan (Fa-Hien)

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) 1, 2, 3, 4 (B) 4, 3, 1, 2

121. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).

Assertion (A): Balban made his government firm and centralised all authority in his hands.

Reason (R): He wanted to protect the north-west frontier against Mongol invasions.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below :

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(B) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

(D) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

122. Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I List-II

(Essayist) (Treatise)

A. Devana Bhatta 1. Dan Sagar

B. Hemadi 2. Parashar Madhav

C. Madhvacharya 3. Chaturvarga Chintamani

D. Ballal Sen 4. Smriti Chandrika

Codes:

A B C D

(A) 2 4 1 3

(B) 1 4 2 3

(D) 4 3 2 1

123. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).

Assertion (A): Turkish invasion on India was successful.

Reason (R): There was no political unity in North India.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(B) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

(D) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

124. Consider the following statements regarding Voice of Global South Summit (VOGSS):

1. India recently concluded its 2nd Voice of Global South Summit.,

2. The term Global South is related to developed countries.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(A) Only 2

(B) Neither 1 nor 2

(D) Both 1 and 2

125. With reference to the “Kohima Peace Memorial and Eco-Park” which of the following

statements is/are correct?

1. Its inauguration programme was held on 8th March, 2024 at Kohima.

2. It will be developed by South Korea.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) Only 2

(B) Neither 1 nor 2

(D) Both 1 and 2

126. With reference to “Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme” (MATES), which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. This is a bilateral framework between India and Australia.

2. In this scheme Indian graduates (aged 1830) with knowledge and skills in specific fields

of study will be offered to live and work in Australia for up to two years.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below

(A) Only 2 (B) Neither 1 nor 2

127. With reference to the International Conference on Nuclear Security (ICONS-2024), which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. This conference was held on 25th May, 2024.

2. India has recently reconstituted an inter-ministerial Counter Nuclear Smuggling Team

(CNST) to strengthen the nuclear security.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) Only 2 (B) Neither 1 nor 2

128. With reference to the “Piful Lao-Paise Pao campaign, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. This is related to reduce forest fires and to provide a source of income to villagers.

2. The Chief Minister of Uttarakhand launched this campaign.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) Only 2 (B) Neither 1 nor 2

129. Consider the following statements with reference to the Justice Party :

1. The Justice Party opposed Congress by calling it a Brahmin dominated organisation.

2. It claimed the same communal representation for non-Brahmins as the Morley-Minto

reforms had given to Muslims.

Which of the above statements is/a e correct?

(A) Both 1 and 2 (B) Neither 1 nor 2

130. Consider the following statements with reference to the Workers and Peasants Party:

1. The Workers and Peasants Party was formed in 1927 and was given the form of an All

India Organisation.

2. The objective of this party was to work within the Congress so that it could be made a

more revolution inclined party and an organisation of the common people.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(A) Both 1 and 2 (B) Neither 1 nor 2

131. Consider the following events and arrange them in chronological order :

1. East India Association

2. National Indian Association

3. Indian Society

4. Indian Association

Select the correct answer from the codes given below :

(A) 1,2,4,3 (B) 1, 3, 2, 4

132. Consider the following events and arrange them in correct chronological order starting from the earliest to the last activity :

1. Royal Indian Navy Revolt

2. Announcement of Cabinet Mission

3. Formation of Interim Government

4. Arrival of a UK Parliamentary Delegation in Delhi

Select the correct answer from the codes given below :

(A) 4,3,2,1 (B) 4,1,2,3

133. Which of the following freedoms is not guaranteed by the Indian Constitution under Article 19?

(A) Freedom to assemble peacefully and without arms

(B) Freedom to own, acquire and dispose of property

(D) Freedom to practise any trade or profession

134. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).

Assertion (A) : According to the Constitution of India, the same person cannot function as the Governor of two or more States at the same time,

Reason (R) : Article 153 of the Indian Constitution states that there shall be a Governor foreach State.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(B) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

(D) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

135. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

(A) Equality before Law Guaranteed to both citizens and non-citizens

(B) Equality of opportunity in Guaranteed only to Indian citizens public employment

(D) Altering the name of Power of a State a State Legislature

136. Match List-I and List-II and choose the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:

List-I List-II

A. Consolidated Fund of India. 1. Article 266

B. Finance Commission 2. Article 360

C. Financial Emergency 3. Article 280

D. Comptroller and Auditor 4. Article 148

General of India

Codes :

A B C D

(A) 3 1 2 4

(B) 4 1 3 2

(D) 1 2 3 4

137. Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India?

1. Abolition of untouchability

2. Prohibition of human trafficking and forced labour

3. Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines

4. Protection of interests of minorities

Select the correct answer from the codes given below :

(A) 2 and 3 (B) 3 and 4

138. According to the Economic Survey, 2022-23, what fiscal policy response did the Government of India undertake in response to the aggravated global supply disruptions?

1. Decreasing food and fertiliser subsidies

2. Increasing taxes on fuel and imported products

3. Reducing taxes on fuel and certain imported products

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) Only 3 (B) Only 1

139. Match List-l with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I (Social Security Programme) List-II (Beneficiary’s Contribution)

A. Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan Yojana 1. Beneficiary’s choice

B. Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana 2. ₹55-₹200 per month

C. Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana 3. ₹436 per year

D. Atal Pension Yojana 4. ₹20 per year

Codes :

A B C D

(A) 2 3 4 1

(B) 2 4 1 3

(D) 3 2 1 4

140. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).

Assertion (A) : Development is being defined as improving living standards and welfare.

Reason (R) : Growth in per capita income is not a sufficient measure of development.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(B) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

(D) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

141. Consider the following events and arrange them in correct chronological order starting from the earliest to the last activity :

1. Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana

2. Rural Employment Generation Programme

3. Prime Minister Rozgar Yojana

4. Valmiki Ambedkar Awas Yojana

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) 2,3,4,1 (B) 4,2,1,3

142. Which of the following is/are stated in the Constitution of India ?

1. The President shall not be a member of either of the Houses of the Parliament.

2. The Parliament shall consist of the President and both Houses.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below :

(A) Both 1 and 2 (B) Only 2

143. Consider the following statements:

An Amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by the :

1. Lok Sabha

2. Rajya Sabha

3. State Legislatures

4. President of India

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(A) 1,2 and 3 (B) 1 and 2

144. Which of the following are the functions of the Election Commissioner of India?

1. Conduct of elections for the posts of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Lok

Sabha and Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

2. Conduct of elections of the Municipal Corporations and Municipalities.

3. Deciding on all doubts and disputes arising out of the above elections.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below :

(A) 2 and 3 (B) 1 and 2

145. Which one of the following is not correctly matched?

(A) G.V.K. Rao Committee – Planning at the Block Level

(B) Dantwala Committee – Rural Credit

(D) Ashok Mehta Committee – Panchayati Raj

146. Which one of the following is not correctly matched?

(A) Article 153 – Office of the Governor

(B) Article 154 – Executive Authority of the Governor

(D) Article 156 – Term of the Governor

147. With reference to the Age of Consent Act, 1891 consider the following statements :

1. It was Behramji Malabari, a Parsi reformer from Bombay, who advocated for this

legislation.

2. The Act was supported by the extremist wing led by Bal Gangadhar Tilak.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(A) Only 2 (B) Neither 1 nor 2

148. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).

Assertion (A) : Shivaji had to face opposition from the big Deshmukhs.

Reason (R) : These Deshmukhs were not in favour of an independent Maratha State and wanted to remain as feudal lords of Bijapur.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below :

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(B) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

(D) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

149. Which of the following reasons caused catastrophic coral bleaching and mass coral deaths in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

(A) Increased industrial activities in the coastal regions

(B) Increase of 2°C temperature in the Indian Ocean

(D) Decrease of temperature by 4 °C in the Indian Ocean

150. Consider the following statements with respect to Ashoka :

1. The definition of Dhamma given by Ashoka is taken from “Rahulovada-sutta”.

2. In the 14th year of his coronation, Ashoka appointed a new type of staff, called Dhammamahamatras.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(A) Both 1 and 2 (B) Neither 1 nor 2

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