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UPPCS-2026 Prelims Practice Test: Set-3

This practice test having 150 questions of General Studies Paper-1.
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1. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
  List-I (Agricultural Term) List-II (Meaning)
  (A) Rabi (1) Winter crop season
  (B) Kharif (2) Monsoon crop season
  (C) Zaid (3) Short summer crop season
  (D) Green Revolution (4) High-yielding varieties and modern inputs
  Code-
  (a) A-(1), B-(2), C-(3), D-(4)
  (b) A-(2), B-(3), C-(4), D-(1)
  (c) A-(3), B-(4), C-(1), D-(2)
  (d) A-(4), B-(1), C-(2), D-(3)
2. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
  List-I (Energy Source) List-II (Type)
  (A) Solar (1) Renewable
  (B) Wind (2) Renewable
  (C) Coal (3) Non-renewable
  (D) Petroleum (4) Non-renewable
  Code-
  (a) A-(1), B-(2), C-(3), D-(4)
  (b) A-(2), B-(1), C-(4), D-(3)
  (c) A-(3), B-(4), C-(1), D-(2)
  (d) A-(4), B-(3), C-(2), D-(1)
3. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
  List-I (Revolt/Movement) List-II (Leader/Association)
  (A) Revolt of 1857 in Delhi (1) Bahadur Shah Zafar
  (B) Jhansi (2) Rani Lakshmibai
  (C) Kanpur (3) Nana Sahib
  (D) Awadh (4) Begum Hazrat Mahal
  Code-
  (a) A-(1), B-(2), C-(3), D-(4)
  (b) A-(2), B-(3), C-(4), D-(1)
  (c) A-(3), B-(4), C-(1), D-(2)
  (d) A-(4), B-(1), C-(2), D-(3)
4. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
  List-I (River) List-II (Region/Course)
  (A) Ganga (1) Northern plains
  (B) Narmada (2) Rift valley
  (C) Godavari (3) Peninsular India
  (D) Brahmaputra (4) Assam valley
  Code-
  (a) A-(1), B-(2), C-(3), D-(4)
  (b) A-(2), B-(3), C-(4), D-(1)
  (c) A-(3), B-(4), C-(1), D-(2)
  (d) A-(4), B-(1), C-(2), D-(3)
5. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
  List-I (UP Location) List-II (Association)
  (A) Sarnath (1) Buddhist site
  (B) Ayodhya (2) Ancient religious centre
  (C) Agra (3) Mughal monuments
  (D) Kushinagar (4) Buddhist site
  Code-
  (a) A-(1), B-(2), C-(3), D-(4)
  (b) A-(2), B-(1), C-(4), D-(3)
  (c) A-(3), B-(4), C-(2), D-(1)
  (d) A-(4), B-(3), C-(1), D-(2)
6. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
  List-I (Classical Dance) List-II (State/Region of Association)
  (A) Kathak (1) North India
  (B) Bharatanatyam (2) Tamil Nadu
  (C) Kathakali (3) Kerala
  (D) Odissi (4) Odisha
  Code-
  (a) A-(1), B-(2), C-(3), D-(4)
  (b) A-(2), B-(3), C-(4), D-(1)
  (c) A-(3), B-(4), C-(1), D-(2)
  (d) A-(4), B-(1), C-(2), D-(3)
7. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
  List-I (Constitutional Body) List-II (Article)
  (A) Finance Commission (1) Article 280
  (B) Election Commission (2) Article 324
  (C) CAG (3) Article 148
  (D) UPSC (4) Article 315
  Code-
  (a) A-(1), B-(2), C-(3), D-(4)
  (b) A-(2), B-(1), C-(4), D-(3)
  (c) A-(3), B-(4), C-(1), D-(2)
  (d) A-(4), B-(3), C-(2), D-(1)
8. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
  List-I (Scientific Instrument) List-II (Measurement)
  (A) Barometer (1) Atmospheric pressure
  (B) Hygrometer (2) Humidity
  (C) Seismograph (3) Earthquake vibrations
  (D) Anemometer (4) Wind speed
  Code-
  (a) A-(1), B-(2), C-(3), D-(4)
  (b) A-(2), B-(3), C-(4), D-(1)
  (c) A-(3), B-(4), C-(1), D-(2)
  (d) A-(4), B-(1), C-(2), D-(3)
9. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
  List-I (Vitamin) List-II (Deficiency Disease)
  (A) Vitamin C (1) Scurvy
  (B) Vitamin D (2) Rickets
  (C) Vitamin B1 (3) Beriberi
  (D) Vitamin A (4) Night blindness
  Code-
  (a) A-(1), B-(2), C-(3), D-(4)
  (b) A-(2), B-(3), C-(4), D-(1)
  (c) A-(3), B-(4), C-(1), D-(2)
  (d) A-(4), B-(1), C-(2), D-(3)
10. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
  List-I (Greenhouse Gas) List-II (Major Human-related Source)
  (A) Carbon dioxide (1) Fossil fuel combustion
  (B) Methane (2) Livestock/rice cultivation
  (C) Nitrous oxide (3) Agricultural soils/fertilizers
  (D) CFCs (4) Refrigeration/industrial uses
  Code-
  (a) A-(1), B-(2), C-(3), D-(4)
  (b) A-(2), B-(1), C-(4), D-(3)
  (c) A-(3), B-(4), C-(2), D-(1)
  (d) A-(4), B-(3), C-(1), D-(2)
11. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
  List-I (Protected Area) List-II (State)
  (A) Dudhwa (1) Uttar Pradesh
  (B) Kaziranga (2) Assam
  (C) Gir (3) Gujarat
  (D) Bandipur (4) Karnataka
  Code-
  (a) A-(1), B-(2), C-(3), D-(4)
  (b) A-(2), B-(3), C-(4), D-(1)
  (c) A-(3), B-(4), C-(1), D-(2)
  (d) A-(4), B-(1), C-(2), D-(3)
12. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
  List-I (Economic Term) List-II (Meaning)
  (A) Inflation (1) Sustained rise in general price level
  (B) Deflation (2) Sustained fall in general price level
  (C) Fiscal deficit (3) Excess of expenditure over specified receipts
  (D) Repo rate (4) Rate at which RBI lends to banks under repo operations
  Code-
  (a) A-(1), B-(2), C-(3), D-(4)
  (b) A-(2), B-(1), C-(4), D-(3)
  (c) A-(3), B-(4), C-(1), D-(2)
  (d) A-(4), B-(3), C-(2), D-(1)
13. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
  List-I (Institution) List-II (Primary Function)
  (A) RBI (1) Monetary policy
  (B) SEBI (2) Securities market regulation
  (C) NABARD (3) Agriculture and rural development finance
  (D) Election Commission (4) Elections
  Code-
  (a) A-(1), B-(2), C-(3), D-(4)
  (b) A-(2), B-(3), C-(4), D-(1)
  (c) A-(3), B-(4), C-(1), D-(2)
  (d) A-(4), B-(1), C-(2), D-(3)
14. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
  List-I (Crop) List-II (Season)
  (A) Wheat (1) Rabi
  (B) Rice (2) Kharif
  (C) Gram (3) Rabi
  (D) Cotton (4) Kharif
  Code-
  (a) A-(1), B-(2), C-(3), D-(4)
  (b) A-(2), B-(1), C-(4), D-(3)
  (c) A-(3), B-(4), C-(1), D-(2)
  (d) A-(4), B-(3), C-(2), D-(1)
15. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
  List-I (Soil) List-II (Major Association)
  (A) Black soil (1) Cotton
  (B) Alluvial soil (2) Northern plains
  (C) Laterite soil (3) High rainfall areas
  (D) Desert soil (4) Arid regions
  Code-
  (a) A-(1), B-(2), C-(3), D-(4)
  (b) A-(2), B-(3), C-(4), D-(1)
  (c) A-(3), B-(4), C-(1), D-(2)
  (d) A-(4), B-(1), C-(2), D-(3)
16. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
  List-I (Dynasty) List-II (Important Ruler)
  (A) Maurya (1) Ashoka
  (B) Gupta (2) Samudragupta
  (C) Mughal (3) Akbar
  (D) Chola (4) Rajaraja I
  Code-
  (a) A-(1), B-(2), C-(3), D-(4)
  (b) A-(2), B-(1), C-(4), D-(3)
  (c) A-(3), B-(4), C-(2), D-(1)
  (d) A-(4), B-(3), C-(1), D-(2)
17. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
  List-I (Movement) List-II (Year)
  (A) Champaran Satyagraha (1) 1917
  (B) Non-Cooperation Movement (2) 1920
  (C) Civil Disobedience Movement (3) 1930
  (D) Quit India Movement (4) 1942
  Code-
  (a) A-(1), B-(2), C-(3), D-(4)
  (b) A-(2), B-(3), C-(4), D-(1)
  (c) A-(3), B-(4), C-(1), D-(2)
  (d) A-(4), B-(1), C-(2), D-(3)
18. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
  List-I (UP City) List-II (Product/Association)
  (A) Moradabad (1) Brassware
  (B) Firozabad (2) Glass industry
  (C) Kannauj (3) Perfume/attar
  (D) Bhadohi (4) Carpets
  Code-
  (a) A-(1), B-(2), C-(3), D-(4)
  (b) A-(2), B-(1), C-(4), D-(3)
  (c) A-(3), B-(4), C-(1), D-(2)
  (d) A-(4), B-(3), C-(2), D-(1)
19. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
  List-I (River) List-II (Tributary/State)
  (A) Gomti (1) Ganga
  (B) Yamuna (2) Ganga
  (C) Chambal (3) Yamuna
  (D) Betwa (4) Yamuna
  Code-
  (a) A-(1), B-(2), C-(3), D-(4)
  (b) A-(2), B-(3), C-(4), D-(1)
  (c) A-(3), B-(4), C-(1), D-(2)
  (d) A-(4), B-(1), C-(2), D-(3)
20. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
  List-I (Article) List-II (Provision)
  (A) Article 14 (1) Equality before law
  (B) Article 19 (2) Six freedoms
  (C) Article 21 (3) Life and personal liberty
  (D) Article 32 (4) Constitutional remedies
  Code-
  (a) A-(1), B-(2), C-(3), D-(4)
  (b) A-(2), B-(1), C-(4), D-(3)
  (c) A-(3), B-(4), C-(1), D-(2)
  (d) A-(4), B-(3), C-(2), D-(1)
21. Consider the following statements about communicable diseases:
  1. Malaria is caused by a protozoan parasite.
  2. Tuberculosis is caused by a bacterium.
  3. Antibiotics are effective against all viral diseases.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  (a) 1 and 2 only
  (b) 1 and 3 only
  (c) 2 and 3 only
  (d) 1, 2 and 3
22. Consider the following statements about the human digestive system:
  1. The small intestine is a major site of nutrient absorption.
  2. The liver produces bile.
  3. The pancreas has both digestive and endocrine functions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  (a) 1 only
  (b) 1 and 2 only
  (c) 2 and 3 only
  (d) 1, 2 and 3
23. Consider the following statements about greenhouse gases:
  1. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas.
  2. Methane is a greenhouse gas.
  3. Oxygen is the principal anthropogenic greenhouse gas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  (a) 1 and 2 only
  (b) 1 and 3 only
  (c) 2 and 3 only
  (d) 1, 2 and 3
24. Consider the following statements about food chains:
  1. Producers occupy the first trophic level in a typical grazing food chain.
  2. Energy generally decreases at successive trophic levels.
  3. Decomposers have no role in nutrient cycling.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  (a) 1 only
  (b) 1 and 2 only
  (c) 2 and 3 only
  (d) 1, 2 and 3
25. Consider the following statements about biodiversity conservation:
  1. National parks are an example of in-situ conservation.
  2. Zoos can be used for ex-situ conservation.
  3. Seed banks can support ex-situ conservation of plant genetic resources.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  (a) 1 only
  (b) 1 and 2 only
  (c) 2 and 3 only
  (d) 1, 2 and 3
26. Consider the following statements regarding inflation:
  1. A sustained increase in the general price level reduces the purchasing power of money.
  2. Deflation refers to a sustained fall in the general price level.
  3. Inflation and unemployment are always positively related in every economic situation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  (a) 1 and 2 only
  (b) 1 and 3 only
  (c) 2 and 3 only
  (d) 1, 2 and 3
27. Consider the following statements about the Reserve Bank of India:
  1. It is India's central bank.
  2. It regulates monetary policy.
  3. It directly prepares the Union Budget.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  (a) 1 only
  (b) 1 and 2 only
  (c) 2 and 3 only
  (d) 1, 2 and 3
28. Consider the following statements about the Indian economy:
  1. GDP measures the value of final goods and services produced within a country's territory during a period.
  2. Real GDP removes the effect of price changes to a significant extent.
  3. GDP and national income are always identical concepts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  (a) 1 only
  (b) 1 and 2 only
  (c) 2 and 3 only
  (d) 1, 2 and 3
29. Consider the following statements about Uttar Pradesh agriculture:
  1. Sugarcane is an important cash crop in the State.
  2. The western part of the State is an important sugarcane-producing region.
  3. The State's agriculture is completely dependent on rainwater.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  (a) 1 only
  (b) 1 and 2 only
  (c) 2 and 3 only
  (d) 1, 2 and 3
30. Consider the following statements regarding Uttar Pradesh:
  1. The Ganga is one of the major rivers flowing through the State.
  2. The Yamuna forms part of the southern boundary of Uttar Pradesh in places.
  3. Uttar Pradesh has a coastline along the Bay of Bengal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  (a) 1 only
  (b) 1 and 2 only
  (c) 2 and 3 only
  (d) 1, 2 and 3
31. Consider the following statements about the Himalayan rivers:
  1. Many are perennial because they receive water from snowmelt and rainfall.
  2. They generally form deep gorges in their upper courses.
  3. They are entirely rain-fed.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  (a) 1 only
  (b) 1 and 2 only
  (c) 2 and 3 only
  (d) 1, 2 and 3
32. Consider the following statements about the Indian monsoon:
  1. The southwest monsoon has Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal branches.
  2. Monsoon rainfall is unevenly distributed across India.
  3. Western Rajasthan generally receives more monsoon rainfall than the Western Ghats.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  (a) 1 and 2 only
  (b) 1 and 3 only
  (c) 2 and 3 only
  (d) 1, 2 and 3
33. Consider the following statements regarding Indian agriculture:
  1. Rice generally requires more water than wheat.
  2. Pulses can contribute to soil nitrogen through symbiotic relationships in many cases.
  3. All Indian crops are grown only during the Kharif season.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  (a) 1 only
  (b) 1 and 2 only
  (c) 2 and 3 only
  (d) 1, 2 and 3
34. Consider the following statements about the Quit India Movement:
  1. It was launched in 1942.
  2. Its major slogan included 'Do or Die'.
  3. It immediately resulted in the transfer of power to Indians.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  (a) 1 only
  (b) 1 and 2 only
  (c) 2 and 3 only
  (d) 1, 2 and 3
35. Consider the following statements about the Non-Cooperation Movement:
  1. It was launched under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi.
  2. It involved the boycott of certain colonial institutions.
  3. It continued uninterrupted until India's independence.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  (a) 1 only
  (b) 1 and 2 only
  (c) 2 and 3 only
  (d) 1, 2 and 3
36. Consider the following statements regarding the Revolt of 1857:
  1. Meerut was one of its early major centres.
  2. Bahadur Shah Zafar was proclaimed emperor by the rebels in Delhi.
  3. Rani Lakshmibai played a prominent role in the revolt.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  (a) 1 and 2 only
  (b) 1 and 3 only
  (c) 2 and 3 only
  (d) 1, 2 and 3
37. Consider the following statements about the Bhakti movement:
  1. It emphasized personal devotion to the deity.
  2. Several Bhakti saints used regional languages.
  3. It was confined exclusively to South India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  (a) 1 only
  (b) 1 and 2 only
  (c) 2 and 3 only
  (d) 1, 2 and 3
38. Consider the following statements about the Mauryan period:
  1. Ashoka embraced Buddhism after the Kalinga War.
  2. Ashokan inscriptions provide important historical evidence.
  3. The Mauryan Empire was confined only to present-day Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  (a) 1 and 2 only
  (b) 1 and 3 only
  (c) 2 and 3 only
  (d) 1, 2 and 3
39. Consider the following statements about the Harappan Civilization:
  1. It was primarily an urban civilization.
  2. Evidence of planned drainage has been found at several sites.
  3. Iron was the principal metal used by the Harappans.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  (a) 1 only
  (b) 1 and 2 only
  (c) 2 and 3 only
  (d) 1, 2 and 3
40. Consider the following statements regarding the Governor:
  1. The Governor can reserve certain bills for the consideration of the President.
  2. The Governor appoints the Chief Minister of the State.
  3. The Governor is directly elected by the people of the State.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  (a) 1 only
  (b) 1 and 2 only
  (c) 2 and 3 only
  (d) 1, 2 and 3
41. Consider the following statements about the Election Commission of India:
  1. It conducts elections to Parliament and State Legislatures.
  2. It conducts elections to the offices of President and Vice-President.
  3. It conducts elections to Panchayats and Municipalities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  (a) 1 and 2 only
  (b) 1 and 3 only
  (c) 2 and 3 only
  (d) 1, 2 and 3
42. Consider the following statements about the Rajya Sabha:
  1. It represents the States and Union Territories in the federal structure.
  2. It has a maximum strength of 250 members under the Constitution.
  3. It is dissolved every five years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  (a) 1 only
  (b) 1 and 2 only
  (c) 2 and 3 only
  (d) 1, 2 and 3
43. Consider the following statements regarding the President of India:
  1. The President is elected indirectly.
  2. Nominated members of Parliament participate in the presidential election.
  3. Elected members of State Legislative Assemblies participate in the presidential election.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  (a) 1 and 3 only
  (b) 1 and 2 only
  (c) 2 and 3 only
  (d) 1, 2 and 3
44. Consider the following statements about Money Bills:
  1. A Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha.
  2. The Rajya Sabha can recommend amendments to a Money Bill.
  3. The Speaker of Lok Sabha decides whether a bill is a Money Bill.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  (a) 1 only
  (b) 1 and 2 only
  (c) 2 and 3 only
  (d) 1, 2 and 3
45. Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court of India:
  1. It is a court of record.
  2. It can review its own judgments subject to constitutional and statutory provisions.
  3. Its decisions are binding on all courts within India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  (a) 1 only
  (b) 1 and 2 only
  (c) 2 and 3 only
  (d) 1, 2 and 3
46. Which classical dance form originated in Uttar Pradesh?
  (a) Kathak (b) Kathakali
  (c) Odissi (d) Manipuri
47. Dudhwa National Park is located in:
  (a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Uttarakhand
  (c) Bihar (d) Madhya Pradesh
48. The SI unit of electric resistance is:
  (a) Volt (b) Ampere
  (c) Ohm (d) Watt
49. Which gas is most abundant in Earth's atmosphere?
  (a) Oxygen (b) Nitrogen
  (c) Carbon dioxide (d) Argon
50. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with:
  (a) Scurvy (b) Rickets
  (c) Beriberi (d) Pellagra
51. Which microorganism is commonly used in the production of curd?
  (a) Rhizobium (b) Lactobacillus
  (c) Plasmodium (d) Azotobacter
52. The ozone layer is concentrated mainly in the:
  (a) Troposphere (b) Stratosphere
  (c) Mesosphere (d) Thermosphere
53. Which one of the following is a biodiversity hotspot in India?
  (a) Western Ghats (b) Indo-Gangetic Plain
  (c) Thar Desert only (d) Deccan Plateau only
54. The headquarters of the World Trade Organization is located in:
  (a) New York (b) Geneva
  (c) Paris (d) Washington, D.C.
55. Fiscal deficit broadly represents:
  (a) Total revenue minus total expenditure (b) Excess of total expenditure over total receipts excluding borrowings
  (c) Total exports minus imports (d) Government savings minus private savings
56. Which institution is responsible for issuing currency notes in India, except the one-rupee note?
  (a) Ministry of Finance (b) Reserve Bank of India
  (c) SEBI (d) NITI Aayog
57. The term 'Repo Rate' is associated with:
  (a) Fiscal policy (b) Monetary policy
  (c) Trade policy (d) Industrial policy
58. The first session of the Indian National Congress was held at:
  (a) Calcutta (b) Bombay
  (c) Madras (d) Allahabad
59. The Indian National Congress was founded in:
  (a) 1885 (b) 1887
  (c) 1890 (d) 1905
60. The Permanent Settlement was introduced by:
  (a) Lord Wellesley (b) Lord Cornwallis
  (c) Lord Dalhousie (d) Lord Curzon
61. The Chauri Chaura incident took place in present-day:
  (a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Bihar
  (c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Rajasthan
62. Which city of Uttar Pradesh is situated at the confluence of the Ganga and Yamuna?
  (a) Varanasi (b) Prayagraj
  (c) Kanpur (d) Mirzapur
63. The highest peak in Uttar Pradesh is generally identified with:
  (a) Amsot Peak (b) Mount Kamet
  (c) Nanda Devi (d) Dhaulagiri
64. Which soil is particularly suitable for cotton cultivation?
  (a) Laterite soil (b) Black soil
  (c) Alluvial soil (d) Mountain soil
65. The western coast of India receives substantial rainfall mainly from the:
  (a) Northeast monsoon (b) Southwest monsoon
  (c) Retreating winter winds (d) Western disturbances
66. Which one of the following is the largest river basin in India?
  (a) Ganga basin (b) Godavari basin
  (c) Krishna basin (d) Narmada basin
67. The concept of Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution was borrowed mainly from the Constitution of:
  (a) Ireland (b) Canada
  (c) Australia (d) United States
68. Who presides over a joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament?
  (a) President of India (b) Vice-President of India
  (c) Speaker of Lok Sabha (d) Chief Justice of India
69. Which Article of the Constitution deals with abolition of untouchability?
  (a) Article 14 (b) Article 15
  (c) Article 17 (d) Article 19
70. The Preamble to the Constitution of India declares India to be a:
  (a) Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic (b) Federal, Socialist, Secular Monarchy
  (c) Sovereign, Federal, Democratic Monarchy (d) Unitary, Socialist, Secular Republic
71. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
  List-I (Ancient Site) List-II (Present-day State)
  (A) Sarnath (1) Uttar Pradesh
  (B) Nalanda (2) Bihar
  (C) Hampi (3) Karnataka
  (D) Ajanta (4) Maharashtra
  Code-
  (a) A-(1), B-(2), C-(3), D-(4)
  (b) A-(2), B-(3), C-(4), D-(1)
  (c) A-(3), B-(4), C-(1), D-(2)
  (d) A-(4), B-(1), C-(2), D-(3)
72. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
  List-I (Gas) List-II (Major source)
  (A) Carbon dioxide (1) Fossil-fuel combustion
  (B) Methane (2) Agriculture and wetlands
  (C) Nitrous oxide (3) Agricultural soils/fertilizers
  (D) CFCs (4) Refrigerants/industrial uses
  Code-
  (a) A-(1), B-(2), C-(3), D-(4)
  (b) A-(2), B-(1), C-(4), D-(3)
  (c) A-(3), B-(4), C-(2), D-(1)
  (d) A-(4), B-(3), C-(1), D-(2)
73. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
  List-I (UP City) List-II (Association)
  (A) Varanasi (1) Silk weaving
  (B) Moradabad (2) Brassware
  (C) Firozabad (3) Glass industry
  (D) Kannauj (4) Perfume/attar
  Code-
  (a) A-(1), B-(2), C-(3), D-(4)
  (b) A-(2), B-(3), C-(4), D-(1)
  (c) A-(3), B-(4), C-(1), D-(2)
  (d) A-(4), B-(1), C-(2), D-(3)
74. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
  List-I (Crop) List-II (Major Producing State)
  (A) Tea (1) Assam
  (B) Coffee (2) Karnataka
  (C) Wheat (3) Uttar Pradesh
  (D) Rubber (4) Kerala
  Code-
  (a) A-(1), B-(2), C-(3), D-(4)
  (b) A-(2), B-(1), C-(4), D-(3)
  (c) A-(3), B-(4), C-(1), D-(2)
  (d) A-(4), B-(3), C-(2), D-(1)
75. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
  List-I (Institution) List-II (Function)
  (A) Election Commission (1) Conduct of elections
  (B) Finance Commission (2) Distribution of certain financial resources
  (C) UPSC (3) Recruitment to Union services
  (D) CAG (4) Audit of government accounts
  Code-
  (a) A-(1), B-(2), C-(3), D-(4)
  (b) A-(2), B-(3), C-(4), D-(1)
  (c) A-(3), B-(4), C-(1), D-(2)
  (d) A-(4), B-(1), C-(2), D-(3)
76. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
  List-I (Soil Type) List-II (Characteristic/Region)
  (A) Alluvial soil (1) Northern plains
  (B) Black soil (2) Deccan region
  (C) Laterite soil (3) High rainfall areas
  (D) Desert soil (4) Arid regions
  Code-
  (a) A-(1), B-(2), C-(3), D-(4)
  (b) A-(2), B-(1), C-(4), D-(3)
  (c) A-(3), B-(4), C-(1), D-(2)
  (d) A-(4), B-(3), C-(2), D-(1)
77. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
  List-I (National Park) List-II (State)
  (A) Dudhwa (1) Uttar Pradesh
  (B) Gir (2) Gujarat
  (C) Kaziranga (3) Assam
  (D) Bandipur (4) Karnataka
  Code-
  (a) A-(1), B-(2), C-(3), D-(4)
  (b) A-(2), B-(3), C-(4), D-(1)
  (c) A-(3), B-(4), C-(1), D-(2)
  (d) A-(4), B-(1), C-(2), D-(3)
78. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
  List-I (Movement/Event) List-II (Year)
  (A) Non-Cooperation Movement (1) 1920
  (B) Civil Disobedience Movement (2) 1930
  (C) Quit India Movement (3) 1942
  (D) Champaran Satyagraha (4) 1917
  Code-
  (a) A-(1), B-(2), C-(3), D-(4)
  (b) A-(2), B-(1), C-(4), D-(3)
  (c) A-(3), B-(4), C-(2), D-(1)
  (d) A-(4), B-(3), C-(1), D-(2)
79. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
  List-I (Constitutional Provision) List-II (Subject)
  (A) Article 14 (1) Equality before law
  (B) Article 19 (2) Freedom of speech and expression
  (C) Article 21 (3) Protection of life and personal liberty
  (D) Article 32 (4) Constitutional remedies
  Code-
  (a) A-(1), B-(2), C-(3), D-(4)
  (b) A-(2), B-(3), C-(4), D-(1)
  (c) A-(3), B-(4), C-(1), D-(2)
  (d) A-(4), B-(1), C-(2), D-(3)
80. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
  List-I (River) List-II (State/Region)
  (A) Gomti (1) Uttar Pradesh
  (B) Narmada (2) Madhya Pradesh
  (C) Periyar (3) Kerala
  (D) Teesta (4) Sikkim
  Code-
  (a) A-(1), B-(2), C-(3), D-(4)
  (b) A-(2), B-(1), C-(4), D-(3)
  (c) A-(3), B-(4), C-(1), D-(2)
  (d) A-(4), B-(3), C-(2), D-(1)
81. Consider the following statements about biodiversity: 1. Genetic diversity refers to variation within a species. 2. Species diversity refers to the variety of species in a region. 3. Ecosystem diversity refers only to the number of animal species in an area. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  (a) 1 only
  (b) 1 and 2 only
  (c) 2 and 3 only
  (d) 1, 2 and 3
82. Consider the following statements about the Finance Commission of India: 1. It is constituted by the President. 2. It is constituted under Article 280 of the Constitution. 3. It is a permanent body with a fixed five-year tenure for every Commission. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  (a) 1 only
  (b) 1 and 2 only
  (c) 2 and 3 only
  (d) 1, 2 and 3
83. Consider the following statements regarding the Ganga River system: 1. The Yamuna is a major tributary of the Ganga. 2. The Gomti flows through Uttar Pradesh. 3. The Ghaghara is a tributary of the Yamuna. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  (a) 1 and 2 only
  (b) 1 and 3 only
  (c) 2 and 3 only
  (d) 1, 2 and 3
84. Consider the following statements about the Green Revolution in India: 1. It increased the use of high-yielding variety seeds. 2. It depended substantially on irrigation and chemical inputs. 3. Its benefits were uniformly distributed across all crops and regions from the beginning. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  (a) 1 and 2 only
  (b) 1 and 3 only
  (c) 2 and 3 only
  (d) 1, 2 and 3
85. Consider the following statements about the Rajya Sabha: 1. It is a permanent House. 2. One-third of its members retire every second year. 3. It can never participate in the impeachment of the President. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  (a) 1 only
  (b) 1 and 2 only
  (c) 2 and 3 only
  (d) 1, 2 and 3
86. Consider the following statements regarding wetlands: 1. Wetlands can help in flood regulation. 2. Wetlands may support migratory birds. 3. All wetlands are permanently covered by deep water. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  (a) 1 and 2 only
  (b) 1 and 3 only
  (c) 2 and 3 only
  (d) 1, 2 and 3
87. Consider the following statements about inflation: 1. Demand-pull inflation can arise when aggregate demand grows faster than aggregate supply. 2. Cost-push inflation can result from a rise in input costs. 3. Inflation always increases the purchasing power of money. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  (a) 1 only
  (b) 1 and 2 only
  (c) 2 and 3 only
  (d) 1, 2 and 3
88. Consider the following statements regarding the Governor of a State: 1. The Governor is appointed by the President of India. 2. The Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President. 3. The Governor is elected directly by the people of the State. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  (a) 1 and 2 only
  (b) 1 and 3 only
  (c) 2 and 3 only
  (d) 1, 2 and 3
89. Consider the following statements about the Indian monsoon: 1. The differential heating of land and sea contributes to monsoon circulation. 2. The Himalayas influence the movement of monsoon winds. 3. The southwest monsoon normally reaches Kerala before entering the northern plains. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  (a) 1 only
  (b) 1 and 2 only
  (c) 2 and 3 only
  (d) 1, 2 and 3
90. Consider the following statements regarding the Fundamental Duties: 1. They were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment. 2. They are directly enforceable by courts in the same manner as Fundamental Rights. 3. They are listed in Article 51A. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  (a) 1 and 2 only
  (b) 1 and 3 only
  (c) 2 and 3 only
  (d) 1, 2 and 3
91. Which gas is the principal greenhouse gas among the following due to its large contribution from human activities?
  (a) Carbon dioxide (b) Helium
  (c) Neon (d) Argon
92. Which Buddhist Council is generally associated with the compilation and preservation of Buddhist teachings under the patronage of Ashoka?
  (a) First Buddhist Council (b) Second Buddhist Council
  (c) Third Buddhist Council (d) Fourth Buddhist Council
93. In the context of Indian agriculture, 'Kharif crops' are generally sown:
  (a) During the winter season (b) With the onset of monsoon
  (c) After the winter harvest (d) Only during spring
94. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
  (a) NITI Aayog — Constitutional body (b) Finance Commission — Statutory body
  (c) Election Commission of India — Constitutional body (d) SEBI — Constitutional body
95. The 'Blue Revolution' in India is associated primarily with:
  (a) Milk production (b) Fish production
  (c) Oilseed production (d) Egg production
96. Which Constitutional Amendment gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions?
  (a) 61st Amendment (b) 73rd Amendment
  (c) 74th Amendment (d) 86th Amendment
97. The headquarters of the Uttar Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority is located in:
  (a) Lucknow (b) Prayagraj
  (c) Kanpur (d) Varanasi
98. Which of the following rivers is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar'?
  (a) Kosi (b) Son
  (c) Gandak (d) Ghaghara
99. The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many states of India?
  (a) 6 (b) 7
  (c) 8 (d) 9
100. Which one of the following Fundamental Rights is available to both citizens and foreigners in India?
  (a) Right to Equality (b) Freedom of speech and expression
  (c) Protection of life and personal liberty (d) Freedom to form associations
101. The Thar Desert is also known as:
  (a) Cold Desert
  (b) Great Indian Desert
  (c) White Desert
  (d) Sandy Desert
102. Which Indian state has the largest coastline?
  (a) Tamil Nadu
  (b) Andhra Pradesh
  (c) Gujarat
  (d) Maharashtra
103. The only active volcano in India is located at:
  (a) Lakshadweep Islands
  (b) Barren Island, Andaman
  (c) Nicobar Islands
  (d) Minicoy Island
104. The National Waterway-1 is on which river?
  (a) Brahmaputra
  (b) Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly
  (c) Godavari
  (d) Yamuna
105. The oldest mountain range in India is:
  (a) Himalayas
  (b) Vindhyas
  (c) Aravallis
  (d) Satpuras
106. The Western Ghats are also known as:
  (a) Sahyadri Hills
  (b) Aravalli Hills
  (c) Vindhya Range
  (d) Satpura Range
107. The largest saltwater lake in India is:
  (a) Sambhar Lake
  (b) Chilika Lake
  (c) Vembanad Lake
  (d) Pulicat Lake
108. Which of the following rivers is called the "Dakshin Ganga"?
  (a) Godavari
  (b) Krishna
  (c) Kaveri
  (d) Mahanadi
109. The highest peak in South India is:
  (a) Doda Betta
  (b) Anamudi
  (c) Mahendragiri
  (d) Nilgiri Hills
110. Tropic of Cancer does not pass through which of the following states?
  (a) Rajasthan
  (b) Chhattisgarh
  (c) Odisha
  (d) Tripura
111. The concept of Judicial Review in India is borrowed from:
  (a) UK
  (b) USA
  (c) Ireland
  (d) Canada
112. Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Right?
  (a) Right to Equality
  (b) Right to Property
  (c) Right to Freedom
  (d) Right to Constitutional Remedies
113. The Supreme Court of India came into existence on:
  (a) 26 January 1950
  (b) 15 August 1947
  (c) 28 January 1950
  (d) 1 March 1950
114. Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
  (a) Prime Minister
  (b) President
  (c) Parliament
  (d) Supreme Court
115. The term “Secular” was added to the Preamble by which Amendment?
  (a) 24th Amendment
  (b) 42nd Amendment
  (c) 44th Amendment
  (d) 52nd Amendment
116. Money Bill can be introduced in:
  (a) Rajya Sabha only
  (b) Lok Sabha only
  (c) Both Houses
  (d) Joint Session
117. Who has the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha?
  (a) Prime Minister
  (b) President
  (c) Speaker
  (d) Cabinet
118. The Right to Constitutional Remedies is mentioned in:
  (a) Article 21
  (b) Article 19
  (c) Article 32
  (d) Article 14
119. The 73rd Amendment Act (1992) is related to:
  (a) Fundamental Rights
  (b) Panchayati Raj
  (c) Fundamental Duties
  (d) Cooperative Societies
120. Which Article provides for the Amendment of the Constitution?
  (a) Article 356
  (b) Article 368
  (c) Article 370
  (d) Article 371
121. Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly?
  (a) Jawaharlal Nehru
  (b) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
  (c) B.R. Ambedkar
  (d) Sardar Patel
122. The concept of Fundamental Duties is borrowed from the Constitution of:
  (a) USA
  (b) Russia (USSR)
  (c) Japan
  (d) UK
123. Which Constitutional Amendment is known as the “Mini Constitution”?
  (a) 24th Amendment
  (b) 42nd Amendment
  (c) 44th Amendment
  (d) 73rd Amendment
124. Which Article of the Constitution deals with abolition of Untouchability?
  (a) Article 15
  (b) Article 16
  (c) Article 17
  (d) Article 18
125. Directive Principles of State Policy are borrowed from which country?
  (a) USA
  (b) Ireland
  (c) Canada
  (d) France
126. How many schedules were originally there in the Constitution of India?
  (a) 8
  (b) 10
  (c) 12
  (d) 7
127. The Constitution of India was adopted on:
  (a) 26 January 1950
  (b) 26 November 1949
  (c) 15 August 1947
  (d) 9 December 1946
128. The Vice-President of India is the ex-officio:
  (a) Speaker of Lok Sabha
  (b) Chairman of Rajya Sabha
  (c) President of India during vacancy
  (d) Attorney General of India
129. The President of India is elected by:
  (a) Direct vote of people
  (b) Lok Sabha only
  (c) Elected members of Parliament and State Legislatures
  (d) Elected members of Parliament and State Legislatures (by proportional representation)
130. Which part of the Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?
  (a) Part II
  (b) Part III
  (c) Part IV
  (d) Part V
131. The Cabinet Mission Plan (1946) was related to:
  (a) Framing of the Indian Constitution
  (b) Partition of Bengal
  (c) Salt Satyagraha
  (d) Round Table Conferences
132. Who presided over the Lahore Session (1929) of INC where “Purna Swaraj” was declared?
  (a) Mahatma Gandhi
  (b) Jawaharlal Nehru
  (c) Subhash Chandra Bose
  (d) Motilal Nehru
133. The slogan “Inquilab Zindabad” was given by:
  (a) Bhagat Singh
  (b) Subhash Chandra Bose
  (c) Hasrat Mohani
  (d) Chandrashekhar Azad
134. Which Act introduced “separate electorates” for Muslims?
  (a) Indian Councils Act, 1861
  (b) Indian Councils Act, 1892
  (c) Indian Councils Act, 1909 (Morley-Minto)
  (d) Government of India Act, 1919
135. Who was the founder of the Brahmo Samaj?
  (a) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
  (b) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
  (c) Dayanand Saraswati
  (d) Swami Vivekananda
136. The first Governor-General of India was:
  (a) Warren Hastings
  (b) Lord Cornwallis
  (c) William Bentinck
  (d) Lord William Dalhousie
137. Who founded the “Asiatic Society of Bengal” in 1784?
  (a) William Carey
  (b) William Jones
  (c) Warren Hastings
  (d) Charles Metcalfe
138. Who is called the “Second Alexander” (Sikander-i-Sani)?
  (a) Balban
  (b) Alauddin Khilji
  (c) Sher Shah Suri
  (d) Aurangzeb
139. “Din-i-Ilahi” was started by:
  (a) Akbar
  (b) Jahangir
  (c) Shah Jahan
  (d) Babur
140. The Battle of Talikota (1565) led to the fall of:
  (a) Bahmani Kingdom
  (b) Vijayanagar Empire
  (c) Mughal Empire
  (d) Marathas
141. Who built the Alai Darwaza in Delhi?
  (a) Qutubuddin Aibak
  (b) Alauddin Khilji
  (c) Muhammad bin Tughlaq
  (d) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
142. The author of “Ain-i-Akbari” is:
  (a) Badayuni
  (b) Abul Fazl
  (c) Al-Biruni
  (d) Ferishta
143. Who introduced the “Iqtadari system”?
  (a) Iltutmish
  (b) Alauddin Khilji
  (c) Balban
  (d) Qutubuddin Aibak
144. The famous Iron Pillar at Mehrauli (Delhi) belongs to the reign of:
  (a) Ashoka
  (b) Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya)
  (c) Harsha
  (d) Skandagupta
145. Who was called the “Indian Napoleon” for his conquests?
  (a) Ashoka
  (b) Chandragupta Maurya
  (c) Samudragupta
  (d) Harshavardhana
146. Match the following (Dynasty – Capital):
  1. Satavahanas – Pratishthana
  2. Shakas – Ujjain
  3. Kushans – Purushapura
  4. Guptas – Pataliputra

Correct code:
  (a) 1,2,3,4
  (b) 1 and 3 only
  (c) 1,2 and 4 only
  (d) 2 and 4 only
147. Who was the first to issue gold coins in India?
  (a) Mauryas
  (b) Kushans
  (c) Guptas
  (d) Satavahanas
148. The “Tripitaka” is the sacred book of:
  (a) Jains
  (b) Buddhists
  (c) Hindus
  (d) Ajivikas
149. Rigveda mentions the Saraswati river between:
  (a) Ganga and Yamuna
  (b) Yamuna and Sutlej
  (c) Indus and Beas
  (d) Sutlej and Ganga
150. Which Harappan site is famous for dockyard remains?
  (a) Lothal
  (b) Kalibangan
  (c) Harappa
  (d) Mohenjo-Daro