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UPPCS-2025 Prelims Practice Test: Set-1

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1. विद्यालय’ का संधि विच्छेद क्या है?
  (a) विद् + आलय (b) विद्या + आलय
  (c) विद + आलय (d) विद्य + आलय
2. 'वीर' शब्द का समानार्थी शब्द क्या है?
  (a) कायर (b) साहसी
  (c) भयभीत (d) दुर्बल
3. 'जल' शब्द का समानार्थक शब्द क्या है?
  (a) अग्नि (b) वायु
  (c) नीर (d) धूप
4. 'प्रगति' शब्द का विलोम शब्द क्या है?
  (a) वृद्धि (b) अवनति
  (c) विकास (d) सुधार
5. निम्न में से शुद्ध वर्तनी कौन-सी है?
  (a) अभिप्राय (b) अभीप्राय
  (c) अभिप्रय (d) अभीप्रय
6. निम्न में से कौन-सी वर्तनी अशुद्ध है?
  (a) निर्णय (b) निणर्य
  (c) विकास (d) समस्या
7. निम्न में से शुद्ध वर्तनी कौन-सी है?
  (a) अद्भूत (b) अदभुत
  (c) अद्भुत (d) अदभूत
8. 'नाच न जाने आँगन टेढ़ा' का क्या तात्पर्य है?
  (a) नाच अच्छा नहीं लगा
  (b) नाच में कोई त्रुटि नहीं
  (c) खुद की कमी का दोष दूसरों को देना
  (d) आँगन बहुत छोटा था
9. 'जब जागो तब सवेरा' का सही अर्थ क्या है?
  (a) सुबह जल्दी उठना चाहिए
  (b) सूरज सबके लिए उगता है
  (c) जो देर से सोएगा, उसका सवेरा नहीं होगा
  (d) सुधार की शुरुआत कभी भी की जा सकती है
10. 'ऊँट के मुँह में जीरा' लोकोक्ति का सही अर्थ क्या है?
  (a) स्वाद बदलना
  (b) ज़रूरत से ज़्यादा खाना
  (c) आवश्यकता की तुलना में बहुत थोड़ी वस्तु
  (d) ऊँट को पसंद नहीं आया
11. 'चोर की दाढ़ी में तिनका' का क्या आशय है?
  (a) चोर ने तिनका चुराया
  (b) निर्दोष व्यक्ति डरता है
  (c) दोषी व्यक्ति खुद ही घबराया रहता है
  (d) दाढ़ी में कुछ फँस गया है
12. सीमा हर दिन स्कूल जाती है।
  (a) हर दिन
  (b) स्कूल
  (c) जाती है
  (d) सीमा
13. निम्नलिखित में से किस वाक्य में सतत्यबोधक क्रिया है?
  (a) राम रोज़ स्कूल जाता है।
  (b) वह किताब पढ़ चुका है।
  (c) वे पार्क में खेलते थे।
  (d) बच्चा रो रहा है।
14. निम्नलिखित में से किस मूल शब्द में विकार होने पर क्रिया बनती है?
  (a) दौड़
  (b) खाना
  (c) पुस्तक
  (d) खेल
15. 'सर' शब्द का सही अनेकार्थी प्रयोग कौन-सा है?
  (a) शरीर का अंग
  (b) जल का प्रवाह
  (c) नेता
  (d) उपरोक्त सभी
16. ‘मूल’ शब्द का अनेकार्थी प्रयोग कौन-सा है?
  (a) जड़
  (b) मूल्य (कीमत)
  (c) कारण
  (d) सभी
17. अवधी भाषा किस अपभ्रंश से विकसित हुई है?
  (a) मागधी
  (b) शौरसेनी
  (c) अर्धमागधी
  (d) पैशाची
18. राजस्थानी भाषा किस अपभ्रंश से उत्पन्न हुई है?
  (a) मागधी
  (b) अर्धमागधी
  (c) शौरसेनी
  (d) मरु प्राकृत
19. निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा शब्द फ़ारसी भाषा से लिया गया है?
  (a) जल
  (b) दरवाज़ा
  (c) सूर्य
  (d) आकाश
20. हिंदी का कौन-सा शब्द फ़ारसी मूल का नहीं है?
  (a) आदमी
  (b) किताब
  (c) बच्चा
  (d) पानी

निम्नलिखित गद्यांश को ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़ें और गद्यांश पर आधारित प्रश्न संख्या 21 से 25 के उत्तर दें।

भारत एक कृषि प्रधान देश है। यहाँ की अधिकांश जनसंख्या कृषि पर निर्भर है। कृषि न केवल लोगों की आजीविका का साधन है, बल्कि यह देश की अर्थव्यवस्था की रीढ़ भी है। भारत की जलवायु और भूमि कृषि के लिए अनुकूल हैं। आधुनिक युग में वैज्ञानिक तरीकों से कृषि उत्पादन में वृद्धि हुई है। सरकार भी किसानों की सहायता के लिए अनेक योजनाएँ चला रही है।

21. भारत की अर्थव्यवस्था की रीढ़ किसे कहा गया है?
  (a) उद्योग
  (b) व्यापार
  (c) कृषि
  (d) शिक्षा
22. गद्यांश के अनुसार भारत की अधिकांश जनसंख्या किस पर निर्भर है?
  (a) उद्योग
  (b) सेवा क्षेत्र
  (c) व्यापार
  (d) कृषि
23. गद्यांश के अनुसार किसके प्रयोग से कृषि उत्पादन में वृद्धि हुई है?
  (a) मजदूरों के
  (b) खाद की मात्रा
  (c) वैज्ञानिक तरीकों
  (d) अधिक सिंचाई
24. किसानों की सहायता के लिए सरकार क्या कर रही है?
  (a) कर वसूल रही है
  (b) योजनाएँ चला रही है
  (c) ऋण बंद कर रही है
  (d) फसलें खरीद रही है
25. भारत की जलवायु कैसी है?
  (a) कृषि के लिए अनुपयुक्त
  (b) केवल पशुपालन के लिए अनुकूल
  (c) कृषि के लिए अनुकूल
  (d) ठंडी और शुष्क
26. Choose the number which is different from others.
  (a) 27 (b) 64
  (c) 125 (d) 144
27. If RECORD is coded as 63, what will be the code number for TREE?
  (a) 46 (b) 47
  (c) 48 (d) 49
28. Bread : Bakery :: Brick : ?
  (a) Cement (b) Mason
  (c) Kiln (d) Clay
29. Choose the odd one out:
  (a) Apple (b) Banana
  (c) Carrot (d) Mango
30. If FLOWER is coded as GMPXFS, then GARDEN is coded as:
  (a) HBSFEO (b) HBSEFO
  (c) HBSEFO (d) HBSDFO
31. Ravi walks 10 m north, turns right and walks 10 m, turns right again and walks 10 m. Which direction is he facing?
  (a) North (b) South
  (c) East (d) West
32. Pointing to a man, Rani said, "He is the son of my father’s only daughter." How is the man related to Rani?
  (a) Nephew (b) Brother
  (c) Cousin (d) Uncle
33. Statement:All apples are fruits. Some fruits are sweet.
Conclusion:
I. Some apples are sweet.
II. All fruits are apples.
Choose correct option:
  (a) Only I follows (b) Only II follows
  (c) Both follow (d) Neither follows
34. Effective communication means:
  (a) Speaking loudly and fast
  (b) Using technical jargon
  (c) Delivering a message clearly and listening actively
  (d) Only giving written instructions
35. You see a colleague stealing office supplies. What should you do?
  (a) Ignore the situation
  (b) Report it to your manager
  (c) Confront the colleague publicly
  (d) Take some supplies yourself
36. A customer is angry and yelling at you. What is your first step?
  (a) Yell back
  (b) Walk away
  (c) Listen calmly and try to understand their concern
  (d) Call the police
37. You are managing a project that is running behind schedule. What is the best course of action?
  (a) Ignore the delay
  (b) Blame your team
  (c) Re-evaluate the timeline and redistribute work
  (d) Submit the project late without informing anyone
38. Which of the following is not a step in problem solving?
  (a) Identifying the problem
  (b) Implementing the solution
  (c) Ignoring feedback
  (d) Evaluating the solution
39. What is the first step in decision-making?
  (a) Gathering alternatives
  (b) Identifying the problem
  (c) Choosing a solution
  (d) Evaluating the outcome
40. You are given a task you don't know how to perform. What should you do?
  (a) Pretend you know and do it anyway
  (b) Ask for help or training
  (c) Refuse the task
  (d) Delegate it to someone else without permission

Read the following passage carefully and answer questions number 41 to 45 based on the passage.

Climate change is no longer a distant threat—it is a present reality. Its impacts can be seen in extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and shrinking ice caps. While many countries have pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, implementation remains a major challenge. Effective climate action requires international cooperation, strict policy enforcement, and a shift in public behavior. Individuals can also contribute by adopting sustainable lifestyles, such as reducing energy consumption, recycling, and using public transport. Only through a combined effort can the worst effects of climate change be avoided.

41. What is the main idea of the passage?
  (a) Global warming is a myth
  (b) Climate change requires immediate and joint action
  (c) Individuals cannot help with climate change
  (d) Only governments are responsible for climate change
42. Which of the following is not mentioned as a visible impact of climate change?
  (a) Earthquakes
  (b) Shrinking ice caps
  (c) Rising sea levels
  (d) Extreme weather events
43. According to the passage, what is a major obstacle in addressing climate change?
  (a) Lack of scientific evidence
  (b) Too much media attention
  (c) Difficulty in implementing commitments
  (d) No global interest
44. How can individuals help in combating climate change?
  (a) By ignoring government policies
  (b) By increasing personal energy use
  (c) By adopting sustainable lifestyles
  (d) By avoiding public transport
45. What is needed for effective climate action, as per the passage?
  (a) Individual effort only
  (b) Policy changes without enforcement
  (c) International cooperation and behavior change
  (d) Relying solely on technology
46. If a train travels at a speed of 72 kilometers per hour, how much distance will it cover in 4 hours?
  (a) 288 kilometers
  (b) 180 kilometers
  (c) 300 kilometers
  (d) 320 kilometers
47. Two of your team members constantly argue during work. It affects the whole team's performance. What would you do as a team leader?
  (a) Fire one of them
  (b) Avoid getting involved
  (c) Call both and resolve the issue through discussion
  (d) Let them handle it on their own
48. You are a government clerk. Your senior orders you to reject a file without reason. You know the file is genuine. What should you do?
  (a) Obey the senior to avoid conflict
  (b) Reject the file and keep quiet
  (c) Discuss with the senior and explain the genuineness
  (d) Approve the file without informing the senior
49. If APPLE is coded as ELPPA, how is MANGO coded?
  (a) OGAMN (b) OGNAM
  (c) AGNOM (d) ONMAG
50. In the triangle below, ∠A = 50°, ∠B = 60°. What is the value of ∠C?
A B C 50° 60° x°
  (a) 60 (b) 70
  (c) 80 (d) 90
51. Find the missing number in the following arrangement based on some principle:
2 4 6
3 6 9
4 8 ?
Find the missing number in the following arrangement based on some principle: Select the correct answer from the code given below:
  (a) 10 (b) 12
  (c) 14 (d) 16
52. Find the next number in the sequence: 2, 4, 8, 16, ?
  (a) 18 (b) 24
  (c) 30 (d) 32
53. What is the value of (2/5) ÷ (3/10)?
  (a) 4/3 (b) 2/3
  (c) 3/4 (d) 5/6
54. Solve: 25% of 160 + 30% of 120 = ?
  (a) 88 (b) 92
  (c) 80 (d) 96
55. A train 150 m long passes a man in 15 seconds. Its speed is:
  (a) 15 km/h (b) 36 km/h
  (c) 45 km/h (d) 54 km/h
56. What is the LCM of 12 and 18?
  (a) 36 (b) 6
  (c) 72 (d) 24
57. You see a road accident. What should be your immediate step?
  (a) Take a photo and share on social media
  (b) Keep walking
  (c) Help the injured and call emergency services
  (d) Argue with people around
58. A rational decision is based on:
  (a) Emotions
  (b) Assumptions
  (c) Facts and logical reasoning
  (d) Popular opinion
59. The best solution to a problem is one that:
  (a) Is the cheapest
  (b) Pleases everyone
  (c) Is ethical, feasible, and solves the issue
  (d) Was used in the past
60. A decision tree is used for:
  (a) Drawing maps
  (b) Managing teams
  (c) Evaluating possible outcomes of decisions
  (d) Planting decisions
61. If a set A={1,2,3,4}, how many subsets can be formed from set A?
  (a) 8
  (b) 12
  (c) 16
  (d) 32
62. Echoic memory refers to:
  (a) Visual sensory memory
  (b) Auditory sensory memory
  (c) Long-term memory
  (d) Working memory
63. When people follow the behavior or decisions of a larger group even if they personally disagree, it is called:
  (a) Obedience
  (b) Conformity
  (c) Leadership
  (d) Innovation
64. The tendency of people to perform better on simple tasks when others are present is known as:
  (a) Social loafing
  (b) Social facilitation
  (c) Groupthink
  (d) Diffusion of responsibility
65. Which of the following is not considered an interpersonal skill ?
  (a) Active listening
  (b) Empathy
  (c) Critical thinking
  (d) Assertive communication
66. Which of the following is not an example of mediated communication?
  (a) Video conferencing
  (b) Email exchange
  (c) Face-to-face classroom discussion
  (d) Social media chat
67. Find the correctly written sentence:
  (a) He don’t like tea.
  (b) She doesn’t goes to school regularly.
  (c) They doesn’t play football on Sundays.
  (d) She doesn’t like coffee.
68. Choose the correct antonym of “Abundant”:
  (a) Plentiful
  (b) Scarce
  (c) Ample
  (d) Overflowing
69. Choose the correct synonym of “Eminent”:
  (a) Ordinary
  (b) Renowned
  (c) Unknown
  (d) Common
70. Calligraphy primarily focuses on:
  (a) Speed of writing
  (b) Artistic and decorative writing
  (c) Handwriting analysis
  (d) Typing skills
71. Arrange the steps in the correct sequence to make a cup of tea:
  1. Boil water.
  2. Add sugar, tea leaves, and milk as desired.
  3. Pour tea into a cup.
  4. Strain the tea.
  5. Switch on the stove and place a vessel on it.

Options:
  (a) 5 → 1 → 2 → 4 → 3
  (b) 1 → 5 → 2 → 4 → 3
  (c) 5 → 1 → 4 → 2 → 3
  (d) 5 → 2 → 1 → 4 → 3
72. 15 is related to 3600 in the same way as 16 is related to: ?
  (a) 4800
  (b) 4352
  (c) 5120
  (d) 6000
73. The sum of two numbers is 150. If one number is 60, what is the other number?
  (a) 80
  (b) 90
  (c) 100
  (d) 70
74. The marks of 5 students are: 12, 15, 18, 20, 25. What is the average?
  (a) 18
  (b) 19
  (c) 20
  (d) 21
75. A shopkeeper gives a discount of 20% on an article costing ₹500. What is the selling price?
  (a) ₹400
  (b) ₹450
  (c) ₹480
  (d) ₹420
76. A man buys an article for ₹1,200 and sells it for ₹1,500. Find his profit percentage.
  (a) 15%
  (b) 20%
  (c) 25%
  (d) 30%
77. The ratio of two numbers is 4:5. If their sum is 180, find the numbers.
  (a) 80, 100
  (b) 72, 108
  (c) 60, 75
  (d) 90, 90
78. A car travels at a speed of 60 km/h. How long will it take to cover 180 km?
  (a) 2 hours
  (b) 3 hours
  (c) 4 hours
  (d) 5 hours
79. Find the next number in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
  (a) 40
  (b) 42
  (c) 44
  (d) 48
80. The average weight of 8 men is 70 kg. If one man of 80 kg leaves, what is the new average?
  (a) 69 kg
  (b) 68.5 kg
  (c) 68 kg
  (d) 67.5 kg
81. A manager has three employees: A, B, and C. A finishes a task in 5 days, B in 6 days, and C in 10 days. Who should the manager assign the task to if he wants it done in minimum time?
  (a) A
  (b) B
  (c) C
  (d) Any two together
82. If all roses are flowers and some flowers fade quickly, can we conclude that some roses fade quickly?
  (a) Yes
  (b) No
  (c) Cannot be determined
  (d) All roses fade quickly
83. A government office receives multiple requests for help. A clerk can attend only 3 requests per hour. If 15 requests arrive at the same time, what is the minimum time required to attend all requests?
  (a) 3 hours
  (b) 4 hours
  (c) 5 hours
  (d) 6 hours
84. A shopkeeper has 30 items, each priced differently. A customer buys every second item. How many items does the customer buy?
  (a) 14
  (b) 15
  (c) 16
  (d) 17
85. A civil servant has 5 tasks to complete: urgent report, office meeting, replying to letters, approving files, and attending training. Which task should be prioritized first?
  (a) Office meeting
  (b) Urgent report
  (c) Attending training
  (d) Approving files
86. Find the next number in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
  (a) 36
  (b) 40
  (c) 42
  (d) 44
87. If in a code, TABLE is written as UBCMF, how is CHAIR written?
  (a) DIBJS
  (b) DIBHS
  (c) CHBJS
  (d) DHCJS
88. Ravi walks 5 km north, then 3 km east, and then 2 km south. How far is he from the starting point?
  (a) 4 km
  (b) 5 km
  (c) 6 km
  (d) 7 km
89. A says to B: “She is the daughter of my mother’s only son.” How is A related to B?
  (a) Father
  (b) Sister
  (c) Uncle
  (d) Brother
90. Five friends A, B, C, D, and E sit in a row. D sits to the immediate left of B. A sits to the right of C. E sits at one end. Who sits in the middle?
  (a) A
  (b) B
  (c) C
  (d) D
91. Which of the following is an example of **mediate communication**?
  (a) Talking face-to-face with a friend
  (b) Writing a letter to a relative
  (c) Gesturing to someone sitting next to you
  (d) Whispering in someone’s ear
92. How can Artificial Intelligence enhance the functionality of groupware systems?
  (a) By printing shared documents automatically
  (b) By managing hardware resources across networks
  (c) By providing intelligent scheduling, conflict resolution, and personalized collaboration support
  (d) By storing group messages offline only
93. Which of the following numbers is a prime number?
  (a) 77 (b) 91
  (c) 97 (d) 143
94. The compound interest on ₹8,000 for 2 years at 5% per annum, compounded annually, is:
  (a) ₹820 (b) ₹800
  (c) ₹820.50 (d) ₹840
95. A shopkeeper buys an article for ₹1,200 and sells it at a profit of 20%. Later, he sells another article at a loss of 10% for ₹900. Find his overall profit or loss percentage if the cost price of both articles is the same.
  (a) 5% profit
  (b) 2% profit
  (c) 2% loss
  (d) No profit no loss
96. A can complete a piece of work in 12 days, and B can do it in 16 days. If they work together, how many days will they take to complete the work?
  (a) 6 days
  (b) 7 days
  (c) 8 days
  (d) 9 days
97. A shopkeeper bought an article for ₹1,500 and sold it for ₹1,800. Find the profit percentage.
  (a) 15%
  (b) 18%
  (c) 20%
  (d) 25%
98. ‘Pen’ is related to ‘Write’ in the same way as ‘Knife’ is related to — ?
  (a) Cut
  (b) Eat
  (c) Cook
  (d) Break
99. Which of the following best describes **interpersonal communication**?
  (a) Communication between two or more people in direct contact
  (b) Communication through newspapers and TV
  (c) Sending emails to a large group of people
  (d) Speaking to a large audience through a microphone
100. You need to hang a picture frame on the wall, but you don’t have a hammer. You see a heavy book on the table. Which of the following best shows overcoming **functional fixedness**?
  (a) Give up hanging the frame
  (b) Use the heavy book to tap the nail into the wall
  (c) Wait to get a hammer
  (d) Nail the frame without using any tool