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UPPCS-2025 Prelims Practice Test: Set-1

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1. Which Indian classical dancer received the Padma Vibhushan in January 2025?
  (a) Alarmel Valli
  (b) Mallika Sarabhai
  (c) Sonal Mansingh
  (d) Yamini Krishnamurthy
2. Which author released the investigative non-fiction book The Many Lives of Syeda X (2024–25)?
  (a) Rana Ayyub
  (b) Neha Dixit
  (c) Sagarika Ghose
  (d) Barkha Dutt
3. Quarterlife, a fiction novel exploring youth and politics in modern India, is written by:
  (a) Kiran Desai
  (b) Devika Rege
  (c) Arundhati Subramaniam
  (d) Nandini Sundar
4. Wild Fictions, a 2025 release focusing on climate change and biodiversity, is written by:
  (a) Gopalkrishna Gandhi
  (b) Ramachandra Guha
  (c) Amitav Ghosh
  (d) Ruchir Sharma
5. Which Paralympic archer received the Padma Shri in January 2025?
  (a) Harvinder Singh
  (b) Deepa Malik
  (c) Mariyappan Thangavelu
  (d) Vinod Kumar
6. The 2025 National Games were held in:
  (a) Gujarat (b) Rajasthan
  (c) Uttarakhand (d) Punjab
7. The Delhi Assembly's Rules Committee in June 2025 recommended:
  (a) Granting Delhi President’s Rule
  (b) Introducing electoral bonds
  (c) Creating an independent legislative secretariat & financial autonomy
  (d) Enhancing LG’s power in appointments
8. In the appointment of the new Chief Election Commissioner in Feb 2025, which controversy arises under the 2023 Act?
  (a) Exclusion of Leader of Opposition
  (b) Removal of CJI from the panel
  (c) Life-time tenure capped
  (d) Inclusion of state gov nominees
9. The 2025 Waqf (Amendment) Act introduced which major change?
  (a) Centralizing waqf administration
  (b) Inclusion of women representation on Boards
  (c) Allowing ‘waqf-by-user’ claims
  (d) Privatizing waqf lands
10. Which Constitutional amendment established the Women’s Reservation Bill (“Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam”)?
  (a) 101st (b) 105th
  (c) 106th (d) 108th
11. The 'UP Matra Vandana Yojana' is aimed at:
  (a) Nutrition support to women farmers
  (b) Maternity benefit to pregnant and lactating mothers
  (c) Women entrepreneurs
  (d) Health insurance for women
12. 'Kisan Asan Kist Yojana' is related to:
  (a) Providing farm equipment
  (b) Paying electricity bills in easy installments
  (c) Loan waiver for small farmers
  (d) Crop insurance
13. The 'Bal Shramik Vidya Yojana' provides financial aid to:
  (a) Orphan girls
  (b) Child labourers attending school
  (c) Students in backward areas
  (d) SC/ST girls
14. What is the objective of the UP 'One District One Product (ODOP)' scheme?
  (a) Promote one sport in each district
  (b) Promote GI-tagged food items
  (c) Promote traditional industries in each district
  (d) Promote digital services in rural areas
15. Which scheme provides free electricity connection to poor families in UP?
  (a) Saubhagya Yojana
  (b) Ujjwala Yojana
  (c) Har Ghar Bijli Yojana
  (d) Ghar Ghar Ujala Yojana
16. 'Mission Shakti' launched in UP is related to:
  (a) Skill development of youth
  (b) Women's safety and empowerment
  (c) Child nutrition
  (d) Rural electrification
17. Which scheme of Uttar Pradesh aims to provide employment to migrant workers returned during COVID-19?
  (a) Atmanirbhar Rojgar Yojana
  (b) Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyan
  (c) Atal Awas Yojana
  (d) Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojana
18. What is the main objective of the 'Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana'?
  (a) Free laptops to girl students
  (b) Financial support for girl child at various life stages
  (c) Free marriage of poor girls
  (d) Free education for girls till class 12
19. Which of the following is an autoimmune disease?
  (a) Malaria
  (b) Diabetes type 1
  (c) Tuberculosis
  (d) Measles
20. COVID-19 primarily affects which body system?
  (a) Digestive system
  (b) Nervous system
  (c) Respiratory system
  (d) Circulatory system
21. DNA is made up of repeating units called:
  (a) Fatty acids (b) Amino acids
  (c) Nucleotides (d) Polypeptides
22. Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus?
  (a) Tuberculosis (b) Typhoid
  (c) Dengue (d) Cholera
23. Which vitamin helps in blood clotting?
  (a) Vitamin A (b) Vitamin B12
  (c) Vitamin C (d) Vitamin K
24. Which part of the human brain controls respiration and heartbeat?
  (a) Cerebrum (b) Cerebellum
  (c) Medulla oblongata (d) Pons
25. REDD+ mechanism, seen in news, is associated with:
  (a) Combating desertification
  (b) Promoting solar energy
  (c) Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation
  (d) Reducing methane from agriculture
26. Which of the following is the first carbon-neutral state in India?
  (a) Himachal Pradesh (b) Goa
  (c) Sikkim (d) Arunachal Pradesh
27. Which gas is primarily responsible for ozone layer depletion?
  (a) Carbon Dioxide
  (b) Methane
  (c) Nitrous Oxide
  (d) Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
28. Which of the following organizations releases the "Living Planet Report"?
  (a) UNEP (b) WWF
  (c) IPCC (d) UNFCCC
29. The unemployment that occurs when people are not working at their full capacity is called:
  (a) Seasonal unemployment
  (b) Disguised unemployment
  (c) Structural unemployment
  (d) Cyclical unemployment
30. PM SVANidhi scheme is meant for:
  (a) Street vendors
  (b) Small farmers
  (c) MSMEs
  (d) Rural artisans
31. Which of the following is not a component of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by expenditure method?
  (a) Private Final Consumption Expenditure
  (b) Government Final Consumption Expenditure
  (c) Gross Capital Formation
  (d) Net Exports of Goods and Services
32. Which of the following soils is most suitable for cotton cultivation?
  (a) Alluvial soil (b) Red soil
  (c) Black soil (d) Laterite soil
33. The Great Barrier Reef is located near the coast of:
  (a) South Africa (b) Australia
  (c) India (d) Brazil
34. Which Indian state has the longest coastline?
  (a) Tamil Nadu (b) Gujarat
  (c) Andhra Pradesh (d) Maharashtra
35. The term 'Continental Drift' was first proposed by:
  (a) Alfred Wegener
  (b) Harry Hess
  (c) James Hutton
  (d) Charles Darwin
36. Which expressway is being developed to boost UP’s logistics and economy connecting Eastern and Western parts?
  (a) Bundelkhand Expressway
  (b) Ganga Expressway
  (c) Purvanchal Expressway
  (d) Yamuna Expressway
37. In UP Budget 2024–25, the largest allocation was made to which sector?
  (a) Infrastructure (b) Education
  (c) Health (d) Energy
38. Which major investment summit is hosted by Uttar Pradesh to attract global investment?
  (a) UP Investors Meet
  (b) Global Investors Summit (GIS)
  (c) UP Bharat Connect
  (d) Make in UP Expo
39. What is the target year for UP to become a $1 trillion economy under its economic roadmap?
  (a) 2026 (b) 2028
  (c) 2030 (d) 2032
40. As per recent estimates, Uttar Pradesh’s contribution to India’s GDP is approximately:
  (a) 5.9% (b) 8.1%
  (c) 9.6% (d) 10.2%
41. India became the world's third-largest economy in PPP terms. Which organization released this data?
  (a) IMF (b) World Bank
  (c) OECD (d) WEF
42. What is the real GDP growth rate of India projected by the RBI for FY 2024–25?
  (a) 6.5% (b) 7.0%
  (c) 7.2% (d) 6.8%
43. The term “Stagflation” refers to:
  (a) High inflation with high growth
  (b) Low inflation with low growth
  (c) High inflation with stagnant growth
  (d) Deflation and unemployment
44. Which of the following taxes is shared between the Centre and States in India?
  (a) Customs Duty
  (b) Corporation Tax
  (c) Income Tax
  (d) Stamp Duty
45. Repo rate is:
  (a) Interest rate at which banks lend to RBI
  (b) Interest rate at which RBI lends to banks
  (c) Rate on personal loans
  (d) Treasury bond interest rate
46. What is the main objective of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)?
  (a) Promoting digital payments
  (b) Providing universal health coverage
  (c) Financial inclusion
  (d) Insurance to rural poor
47. The concept of ‘Trickle Down Theory’ is associated with:
  (a) Inclusive growth
  (b) Direct benefit transfers
  (c) Top-down economic development
  (d) Microfinance
48. What is the minimum support price (MSP) decided by?
  (a) Ministry of Agriculture
  (b) Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP)
  (c) Reserve Bank of India
  (d) State Government
49. Who prepares the Economic Survey in India?
  (a) NITI Aayog
  (b) Ministry of Finance
  (c) RBI
  (d) SEBI
50. Which of the following is not a direct tax in India?
  (a) Income Tax
  (b) Corporate Tax
  (c) GST
  (d) Capital Gains Tax
51. India’s first indigenous satellite-based navigation system is known as :
  (a) GPS
  (b) GAGAN
  (c) IRNSS / NavIC
  (d) Bhuvan
52. As of early 2025, which Indian state has the highest groundwater extraction rate according to the Central Ground Water Board?
  (a) Uttar Pradesh
  (b) Rajasthan
  (c) Punjab
  (d) Tamil Nadu
53. The phenomenon of El Niño affects which of the following?
  1. Indian monsoon
  2. Marine fisheries in Peru
  3. Rainfall in eastern Africa
  (a) 1 and 2 only
  (b) 2 and 3 only
  (c) 1, 2 and 3
  (d) 1 only
54. The “Purvanchal Hills” are part of which mountain system?
  (a) Trans-Himalayas
  (b) Peninsular Block
  (c) Eastern Ghats
  (d) Eastern extension of Himalayas
55. Which of the following currents is a warm ocean current?
  (a) Labrador Current (b) California Current
  (c) Oyashio Current (d) Kuroshio Current
56. Which of the following rivers forms a rift valley?
  (a) Yamuna (b) Narmada
  (c) Kaveri (d) Godavari
57. Which of the following correctly ranks the electromagnetic waves in decreasing wavelength?
  (a) X-rays > Infrared > Microwaves > Radio
  (b) Radio > Microwaves > Infrared > X-rays
  (c) Microwaves > Radio > Infrared > Ultraviolet
  (d) Radio > X-rays > Gamma > Microwaves
58. In an electric circuit, a fuse wire is generally made of:
  (a) Copper (b) Zinc
  (c) Tin-lead alloy (d) Aluminium
59. mRNA vaccines, like those for COVID-19, function by:
  (a) Injecting live virus
  (b) Stimulating T-cell directly
  (c) Providing genetic instructions to cells to make viral proteins
  (d) Modifying host DNA
60. Which isotope is used in cancer radiotherapy?
  (a) Cobalt-60 (b) Carbon-14
  (c) Uranium-235 (d) Iodine-131
61. CRISPR-Cas9 is a technology used for:
  (a) DNA sequencing (b) Protein folding
  (c) Gene editing (d) mRNA translation
62. In 2025, India launched the “Project Gajah Mitra” to:
  (a) Monitor wildlife corridors
  (b) Reduce human-elephant conflict
  (c) Establish new sanctuaries
  (d) Promote eco-tourism
63. As of April 2025, what is India’s updated renewable energy installed capacity (excluding large hydro)?
  (a) 120 GW (b) 168 GW
  (c) 185 GW (d) 100 GW
64. Which of the following pollutants is a major contributor to groundwater contamination in agricultural regions?
  (a) Nitrogen dioxide (b) Fluoride
  (c) Nitrate (d) Lead
65. The concept of “Ecological Footprint” measures:
  (a) Carbon emissions only
  (b) Biodiversity of a nation
  (c) Land and water area required to sustain resource consumption
  (d) Percentage of forest cover in a region
66. Which of the following is the correct sequence in ecological hierarchy (smallest to largest)?
  (a) Population → Community → Organism → Ecosystem
  (b) Organism → Population → Community → Ecosystem
  (c) Organism → Community → Population → Ecosystem
  (d) Community → Organism → Ecosystem → Population
67. Which gas has the highest global warming potential (GWP) among the following?
  (a) Methane (CH₄) (b) Nitrous oxide (N₂O)
  (c) Carbon dioxide (CO₂) (d) Sulfur hexafluoride (SF₆)
68. In the context of the “Ramsar Convention,” which of the following statements is/are correct?
  1. It is an international treaty for conservation of wetlands.
  2. India has more than 75 Ramsar sites as of 2025.
  3. Montreux Record includes all Ramsar sites under threat.
  (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
  (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
69. Which one of the following is an invasive alien species in India?
  (a) Prosopis juliflora (b) Ficus religiosa
  (c) Shorea robusta (d) Delonix regia
70. Which of the following statements about the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is correct?
  (a) It conducts its own climate research
  (b) It awards grants for climate mitigation projects
  (c) It assesses scientific information related to climate change
  (d) It is a part of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) only
71. Which of the following battles decisively ended Mughal ambitions in South India?
  (a) First Battle of Panipat (1526)
  (b) Battle of Talikota (1565)
  (c) Battle of Plassey (1757)
  (d) Battle of Carnatic (1746)
72. Which Mauryan ruler is said to have given up war and embraced Dhamma after the Kalinga War?
  (a) Chandragupta Maurya (b) Bindusara
  (c) Ashoka (d) Dasharatha
73. The Upanishads are primarily focused on which of the following?
  (a) Rituals and sacrifices
  (b) Philosophical ideas and metaphysics
  (c) Agricultural practices
  (d) Warfare strategies
74. Who introduced the “Iqta” system in India?
  (a) Muhammad bin Tughlaq (b) Iltutmish
  (c) Alauddin Khilji (d) Balban
75. Who wrote "Ain-i-Akbari"?
  (a) Abul Fazl (b) Badauni
  (c) Amir Khusrau (d) Ferishta
76. Which river is called the 'Sorrow of Bihar'?
  (a) Kosi (b) Gandak
  (c) Ghaghara (d) Son
77. What is the GDP growth forecast of India for FY 2025 as per RBI's latest projection (as of mid-2025)?
  (a) 6.3% (b) 6.7%
  (c) 7.0% (d) 7.2%
78. The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian states?
  (a) 6 (b) 7
  (c) 8 (d) 9
79. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the emergency provisions?
  (a) Article 352 to 360 (b) Article 356 only
  (c) Article 370 (d) Article 300 to 310
80. In which year was the Planning Commission replaced by NITI Aayog?
  (a) 2013 (b) 2014
  (c) 2015 (d) 2016
81. Which one of the following is not correctly matched?
  (a) Article 243A - Gram Sabha
  (b) Article 243B - Constitution of Panchayats
  (c) Article 243C - Composition of Panchayats
  (d) Article 243D - Duration of Panchayats
82. Which one of the following is not correctly matched?
  (a) Article 199 - Special procedure in respect of Money Bills
  (b) Article 200 - Assent to Bills
  (c) Article 201 - Bills reserved for consideration
  (d) Article 202 - Annual financial statement
83. Which one of the following is not correctly matched?
  (a) Article 170 - Composition of the Legislative Assemblies
  (b) Article 171 - Composition of the Legislative Council
  (c) Article 172 - Duration of State Legislatures
  (d) Article 173 - Abolition or creation of Legislative councils in States.
84. India's ranking in Climate Change Performance Index 2025 report?
  (a) 5th (b) 10th
  (c) 15th (d) 19th
85. Jan Aushadhi Diwas in India is celebrated on
  (a) 5 March (b) 7 March
  (c) 5 April (d) 7 April
86. Which of these factors are taken into consideration in HDI index?
  (a) Health
  (b) Income
  (c) Education
  (d) All of the three
87. If the country is passing through recession, the RBI would:
  (a) Buy bonds
  (b) Ease out bank rate
  (c) Reduce CRR
  (d) All or any of the above three
88. Which is the apex bank for agricultural credit in India?
  (a) NABARD
  (b) RBI
  (c) IDBI
  (d) SIDBI
89. With which authority should the importer file the bill of entry for getting the goods cleared?
  (a) Reserve Bank
  (b) Income Tax authority
  (c) Customs authority
  (d) Excise authority
90. Foreign trade means :
  (a) Trade between two countries
  (b) Trade in the country of foreign goods
  (c) Trade between two or more countries
  (d) None of the above
91. Match List-1 and List-2 and select the correct answer using the codes given below the list:
  List-1 List-2
  A. Kerala 1. Dodda Betta
  B. Nagaland 2. Nand Devi
  C. Uttarakhand 3. Anai Mudi
  D. Tamil Nadu 4. Saramati
  Code-
  (a) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
  (b) A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
  (c) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
  (d) A-1, B-1, C-4, D-2
92. Which of the following rivers of India does not originate from the Western Ghats?
  (a) Kabam (b) Tapti
  (c) Kaveri (d) Godavari
93. Which of the following electro magnetic radiations has the maximum energy?
  (a) Visible light
  (b) Infrared rays
  (c) X-rays
  (d) Ultraviolet rays
94. The Money Bill is defined in which Article of the Constitution of India?
  (a) Article 108 (b) Article 109
  (c) Article 110 (d) Article 111
95. What is the Rank of India in Global Innovation Index 2025?
  (a) 37 (b) 39
  (c) 41 (d) 43
96. Which of the following Articles was inserted by the 42nd Constitution Amendment to provide for participation of workers in management?
  (a) Article 38 (b) Article 45
  (c) Article 39A (d) Article 43A
97. National Panchayati Raj Day in India is celebrated on
  (a) 13 May (b) 8 Jun
  (c) 24 April (d) 26 Jan
98. Which ruler has built Stupa of Sanchi?
  (a) Ashoka (b) Bimbisar
  (c) Pushyamitra (d) Harshavardhn
99. Match the List-1 with List-2 and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:
  List-1 List-2
  (A) Article 55 (1) Manner of Election of President
  (B) Article 56 (2) Term of office of President
  (C) Article 58 (3) Qualifications for Election of President
  (D) Article 61 (4) Procedure for impeachment of the President
  Code-
  (a) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
  (b) A-4, B-1, C-3, D-2
  (c) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
  (d) A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
100. Which one of the following agricultural practices is eco-friendly?
  (a) Shifting cultivation
  (b) Cultivation of high yielding varieties
  (c) Organic farming
  (d) Growing plants in glass-houses
101. For human blood transfusion, which blood group is known as universal donor?
  (a) B+ (b) O
  (c) AB (d) A+
102. The Panchayati Raj System was adopted to
  (a) Make people aware of politics
  (b) Educate the peasants
  (c) Decentralize the power of democracy
  (d) None of the above
103. The State Finance Commission is a
  (a) Constitutional body
  (b) Legal body
  (c) Non-statutory body
  (d) None of the above
104. "Agenda - 21" is related to
  (a) Preservation of ozone layer
  (b) Sustainable Development
  (c) Global Warming
  (d) Environmental education
105. Which of the following is not a sustainable development goal targeted to be achieved by 2030?
  (a) Zero Hunger
  (b) Gender Equality
  (c) No Poverty
  (d) Reduction of Global warming
106. Which of the following Provision is a part of both Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties?
  (a) Participation of workers in management of industries
  (b) Protection of environment
  (c) Guardians to provide opportunity for education to children
  (d) Uniform Civil Code
107. Consider the following Committees on Panchayati Raj and arrange these in chronological order:
  1. Ashok Mehta Committee
  2. L.M. Singhvi Committee
  3. B.R. Mehta Committee
  4. G. K. V. Rao Committee
Select the correct answer from the codes given below. Codes:
  (a) I, II, III, IV (b) III, I, IV, II
  (c) II, I, III, IV (d) III, II, IV, I
108. Which of the following is an important source of Vitamin-E?
  (a) Castor oil
  (b) Mustard oil
  (c) Palm oil
  (d) Wheat germ oil
109. 'Big-bang theory' explains the origin of
  (a) Mammals (b) Ice-age
  (c) Universe (d) Ocean
110. The velocity of wind is measured by
  (a) Anaemometer
  (b) Barometer
  (c) Hydrometer
  (d) Wind Vane
111. Which of the following gases is not a green house gas?
  (a) CO2 (b) NO2
  (c) CH4 (d) O2
112. The Government of India enacted the Forest Conservation Act in the year.
  (a) 1980 (b) 1986
  (c) 1992 (d) 1998
113. Which of the following is indicator of Air Pollution?
  (a) Puffballs (b) Moss
  (c) Lichen (d) Algae
114. Which of the following State has the Lowest density of population as per the Census of 2011?
  (a) Meghalaya
  (b) Mizoram
  (c) Arunachal Pradesh
  (d) Assam
115. Which of the following methods used to estimate poverty in India?
  (a) Head Count Ratio
  (b) Per Capita Income
  (c) Household Consumption Expenditure
  (d) Calorie intake
116. Which Article of The Indian Constitution is for the election of both the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker?
  (a) Article 91 (b) Article 92
  (c) Article 93 (d) Article 94
117. Which of the following vitamins is mainly responsible for blood coagulation in human body?
  (a) Vitamin E (b) Vitamin C
  (c) Vitamin K (d) Vitamin D
118. In which of the following place the Bio-Technology park is located in Uttar Pradesh?
  (a) Ghaziabad
  (b) Lucknow
  (c) Greater Noida
  (d) Agra
119. Which among the following organisations released World Population Report?
  (a) International Monetary Fund
  (b) United Nations Population Funds
  (c) World Health Organisation
  (d) United Nations Development Programme
120. What is the rank of India in Global Peace Index, 2024?
  (a) 114 (b) 115
  (c) 116 (d) 118
121. When did the Government of India establish the independent Ministry for "Women and Child Development"?
  (a) 1982 (b) 1983
  (c) 1984 (d) 1985
122. What can be the maximum representation from the Union Territories to the Lok Sabha?
  (a) 15 (b) 20
  (c) 25 (d) None of the above
123. Botulism is
  (a) Food-borne infection
  (b) Food-borne intoxication
  (c) Water-borne infection
  (d) Water-borne intoxication
124. Which of the following is NOT mosquito borne disease?
  (a) Dengue fever
  (b) Filariasis
  (c) Sleeping sickness
  (d) Malaria
125. Which of the following types of glass can cut off ultraviolet rays?
  (a) Soda glass
  (b) Pyrex glass
  (c) Jena glass
  (d) Crookes glass
126. Which among the following districts of Uttar Pradesh is smallest in terms of area?
  (a) Hamirpur (b) Hardoi
  (c) Hathras (d) Hapur
127. Given below are two statements one is labelled as Assertion(A) and other as Reason(R):
Codes:
Assertion (A):The Council of Minister in India is collectively responsible to both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
Reason(R):Members of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are eligible to become MInisters in Union Government.
  (a) Both(A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A)
  (b) Both(A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not correct explanation of (A)
  (c) (A) is true, But (R) is false
  (d) (A) is false, but (R) is true
128. Which of the following Vitamins is essential for normal vision?
  (a) Folic Acid (b) Riboflavin
  (c) Niacin (d) Retinol
129. Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan is associated with
  (a) Disabled Persons
  (b) Child Health Care
  (c) Women Empowerment
  (d) Under Privileged People
130. Which country will host G20 Summit, 2025?
  (a) Canada (b) Australia
  (c) United States (d) South Africa
131. Match the List-1 with List-2 and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
  List-1(State of India) List-2(Highest Peak)
  A. Tamil Nadu 1. Dhupgarh
  B. Rajasthan 2. Saramati Peak
  C. Nagaland 3. Gurushikhar Peak
  D. Madhya Pradesh 4. Dodda Betta Peak
  Code-
  (a) A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
  (b) A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2
  (c) A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1
  (d) A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
132. A non-renewable source of energy is
  (a) Petroleum (b) Biogas
  (c) Wind energy (d) Solar energy
133. Which Article explain the function of Election Commission?
  (a) Article 322 (b) Article 323
  (c) Article 324 (d) Article 325
134. In India the First Municipal Corporation was set up in which one among the following places?
  (a) Calcutta (b) Madras
  (c) Bombay (d) Delhi
135. Largest saline water lake in India is
  (a) Chilka (b) Sambhar
  (c) Lonar (d) Wullar
136. Which of the following is not correctly matched?
  (a) Article 39A - Equal Justice and free legal aid
  (b) Article 40 - Organisation of Village Panchayats
  (c) Article 44 - Uniform Civil Code
  (d) Article 48 - Separation of Judiciary from Executive
137. Use of polished rice in food cause following diseases.
  (a) Rickets (b) Anemia
  (c) Goitre (d) Beriberi
138. What is the rank of India in Global hunger Index 2023?
  (a) 110 (b) 111
  (c) 112 (d) 113
139. What is the theme of G20 summit 2024?
  (a) People, Planet, Prosperity
  (b) Recover Together, Recover Stronger
  (c) One Earth, One Family, One Future
  (d) Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet
140. Match list-1 with list-2 and select the correct answer using the code given below:
  List-1 List-2
  (A) Article 267 (1) Finance Commission
  (B) Article 280 (2) Contigency fund of India
  (C) Article 300 A (3) Gram Sabha
  (D) Article 243 A (4) Right to Property
  Code-
  (a) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
  (b) A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
  (c) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
  (d) A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
141. Match the List-1 with List-2 and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:
  List-1 List-2
  (A) Article 14 (1) Amendment procedure
  (B) Article 36 (2) Council of Ministers
  (C) Article 74 (3) Right of Equality
  (D) Article 368 (4) Directive Principle
  Code-
  (a) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
  (b) A-4, B-1, C-3, D-2
  (c) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
  (d) A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
142. R.B.I headquarter situated at
  (a) Mumbai (b) Chennai
  (c) Kolkata (d) Delhi
143. Match List-1 with List-2 and select the correct answer?
  List-1 (Disease) List-2 (Cause)
  (A) Marasmus (1) Prolonged Starvation
  (B) Kwashiorkor (2) Protein Deficiency
  (C) T.B. (3) Bacterial Infection
  (D) Hepatitis B (4) Viral Infection
  Code-
  (a) A-1, B-1, C-3, D-4
  (b) A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
  (c) A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1
  (d) A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
144. Which one of the compound used as a sedative?
  (a) Ethyl alcohol
  (b) Calcium chloride
  (c) Potassium bromide
  (d) Phosphorus trichloride
145. In which year, National Clean Air program was launched?
  (a) 2018 (b) 2019
  (c) 2020 (d) 2021
146. Which of the following is the first State in India formed on the basis of languages?
  (a) Kerala
  (b) Madhya Pradesh
  (c) Andhra Pradesh
  (d) Uttar Pradesh
147. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
  (a) Bandipur National Park - Karnataka
  (b) Manas Wildlife Sanctuary - Assam
  (c) Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary - Kerala
  (d) Simlipal National Park - Madhya Pradesh
148. Which one of the following is the main constituent of LPG?
  (a) Haxane (b) Pentane
  (c) Butane (d) Methane
149. Dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane (DDT) is a
  (a) Biochemical pollutant
  (b) Non-biodegradable pollutant
  (c) Biodegradable pollutant
  (d) Non-pollutant
150. Match List-1 with List-2 and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists .
  List-1 (Committee) List-2 (Year of Appointment)
  (A) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee (1) 1957
  (B) Ashok Mehta Committee (2) 1977
  (C) L. M. Singhvi Committee (3) 1986
  (D) P. K. Thungun Committee (4) 1988
  Code-
  (a) A-(3), B-(4), C-(2), D-(1)
  (b) A-(1), B-(2), C-(3), D-(4)
  (c) A-(2), B-(3), C-(1), D-(4)
  (d) A-(4), B-(1), C-(2), D-(3)