UP PCS Prelims Mock Tests – March 2026 | Test 1 – Page 2
Prepare better with this curated list of UP PCS Prelims Mock Tests – March 2026 | Test 1 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) from the March 2026 subcategory under the UP PCS Test Series 2026 category. Each question includes verified answer and detailed explanation for effective practice.
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11)
With reference to the Black Soil (Regur Soil) in India, consider the following statements:
1. It is primarily derived from the weathering of basaltic rocks.
2. It is rich in nitrogen and humus.
3. It is well known for its moisture-retaining capacity.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 and 3 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
12)
With reference to the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) phenomenon, consider the following statements:
1. El Niño is associated with the warming of surface waters in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean.
2. During El Niño years, India generally experiences above-normal monsoon rainfall.
3. La Niña conditions are often associated with stronger trade winds.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 and 3 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
13)
Consider the following statements regarding the Mediterranean Climate:
1. It is characterized by dry summers and wet winters.
2. It is found on the western margins of continents between 30° and 40° latitudes.
3. Natural vegetation in this region consists mainly of tropical evergreen forests.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
14)
With reference to Photosynthesis, consider the following statements:
1. The light reaction occurs in the thylakoid membranes of chloroplasts.
2. Oxygen released during photosynthesis comes from carbon dioxide.
3. The Calvin cycle takes place in the stroma of chloroplasts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 and 3 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
15)
Consider the following statements regarding the Human Immune System:
1. B lymphocytes are primarily responsible for humoral immunity.
2. T lymphocytes mature in the thymus gland.
3. Antibiotics are effective against viral infections by enhancing immune response.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
16)
With reference to Electrolysis, consider the following statements:
1. Oxidation occurs at the anode.
2. Reduction occurs at the cathode.
3. In an electrolytic cell, the anode is negatively charged.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
17)
With reference to Gravitational Waves, consider the following statements:
1. They were predicted by Albert Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity.
2. They are produced by accelerating massive objects.
3. They travel faster than the speed of light in vacuum.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
18)
With reference to Keystone Species, consider the following statements:
1. They have a disproportionately large impact on their ecosystem relative to their abundance.
2. Removal of a keystone species may cause ecosystem collapse.
3. All apex predators are keystone species.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
19)
With reference to the Repo Rate, consider the following statements:
1. It is the rate at which the Reserve Bank of India lends money to commercial banks.
2. An increase in repo rate generally reduces liquidity in the economy.
3. Repo rate is decided by the Ministry of Finance.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
20)
With reference to the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor, consider the following statements:
1. It aims to promote indigenous defence manufacturing.
2. It has nodes including Lucknow, Kanpur, Jhansi, and Aligarh.
3. It is implemented solely by the Ministry of Defence without state participation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 only
D) 1, 2 and 3