UPPSC Prelims 2003 (GS Paper I) – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – Page 15

Prepare better with this curated list of UPPSC Prelims 2003 (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

141) Consider the following statements with regard to Uttar Pradesh as per the census report 2011 and select the correct answer from the code given below:

1. It is the most populous State of India.
2. It has 16.5% of India's Population over less than 7.3% area of the country.
3. Its decadal population growth rate is lower than the national average.
4. Its literacy rate is higher than the national average.

Code:

A) 1 and 2
B) 2 and 3
C) 2 and 4
D) 3 and 4

142) Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists:

List-I List-II
1. Piyadasi A. Chandragupta
2. Sandrocottus B. Bindusara
3. Amitraghata C. Asoka
4. Visnugupta D. Chanakya


Code:
A B C D

A) 2 3 4 1
B) 1 3 2 4
C) 2 3 1 4
D) 3 1 2 4

143) Acid rain is caused by:

A) cooling of acid vapours reaching the clouds
B) reaction between rain water and carbon dioxide pollutants
C) reaction between cloud water and sulphur dioxide pollutants
D) reaction between water vapours and electric charge during lightning and cloud hursts

144) If area of a circle with radius V is C- and area of a square with each side equal to twice the radius of the circle is S. Then:

A) C is less than S
B) C is greater than S
C) C = S
D) C= 3/4 S

145) Which one of the following causes acid rain:

A) Carbon monoxide
B) Carbon dioxide
C) Ozone
D) Nitrogen oxide

146) ECGC is related to:

A) Export promotion
B) Export financing and insurance
C) Export quality certification
D) Export statistics publication

147) Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below:
List-I (Place) - List-II (Monument)

A. Elephanta - 1. Stupa
B. Shrawan Belgola - 2. Temple
C. Khajuraho - 3. Cave
D. Sanchi - 4. Statue

Code:
A B C D

A) 2 4 3 1
B) 3 4 2 1
C) 2 4 3 1
D) 3 2 4 1

148) The Consumers Protection Act, 1886 of India does not provide for the right to:

A) Access to a variety of goods and services at competitive prices
B) Consumer education
C) Concessional rates for goods and services for weaker sections of the society
D) Protection against the marketing of goods and services which are hazardous to life and property

149) The World Human Development Report-2003 places India at:

A) 112nd rank
B) 115th rank
C) 127th rank
D) 143rd rank

150) Which one of the following is a private bank:

A) Allahabad Bank
B) Punjab and Sind Bank
C) Punjab Bank
D) Punjab National Bank