UPPSC Prelims 1996 (GS Paper I) – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – Page 3

Prepare better with this curated list of UPPSC Prelims 1996 (GS Paper I) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) from the UP PSC (PCS) subcategory under the Previous Year Questions (PYQs) category. Each question includes verified answer and detailed explanation for effective practice.

All Questions

21) The first session of the Indian National Congress was held at:

A) Delhi
B) Bombay
C) Calcutta
D) Madras

22) Milk is an example of

A) A gel
B) An emulsion
C) A suspension
D) A foam

23) The largest desert of South Asia is:

A) Atacama
B) Colorado
C) Kalahari
D) Thar

24) "Ajivaka" sect was founded by:

A) Anand
B) Raghulobhadra
C) Gosala Makkhali-Putta
D) Upali

25) The nucleus of an atom consists of:

A) Electrons and Neutrons
B) Electrons and Protons
C) Protons and Neutrons
D) Protons and Radons

26) "Bhaga" and "Bali" were:

A) Military Departments
B) Sources of Revenue
C) Religious Ceremonies
D) Administrative Divisions

27) Which one of the following is named "Hansa-2"?

A) A satellite
B) A trainer aircraft
C) A submarine
D) Surface to surface missile

28) Who was the winner of 1996 men's Australian Open Singles?

A) Pete Sampras
B) Andre Agassi
C) Boris Becker
D) Thomas Muster

29) Radar is used for:

A) Detecting objects by using light waves
B) Reflecting sound waves to detect objects
C) Determining the presence and location of objects with radio wave
D) Tracking rain-bearing clouds

30) In the Union Budget of 1996-97, the target level of fiscal deficit is:

A) 5.0 per cent of GDP
B) 5.9 per cent GDP
C) 6.8 per cent of GDP
D) 7.5 per cent of GDP