UPPSC Prelims 2008 (GS Paper I) – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – Page 11
Prepare better with this curated list of UPPSC Prelims 2008 (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
101) Mother of Gautam Buddha belonged to which dynasty?
A) Shakya dynasty
B) Maya dynasty
C) Lichchavi dynasty
D) Koliya dynasty
102) Who addressed Gandhiji as the "Father" of the Nation for the first time?
A) Subhash Chandra Bose
B) Ravindra Nath Tagore
C) Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel
D) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
103) Indian Economy has witnessed highest growth rate in GDP in the year:
A) 2003-04
B) 2004-05
C) 2005-06
D) 2006-07
104) Who became the first follower of Mahavira?
A) Jamalis
B) Yashoda
C) Aanojja
D) Trishala
105) Who has been given the "Cricketer of the year Award" by the ICC in September 2008?
A) D. Steyn
B) G. Smith
C) S. Chanderpaul
D) S. Tendulkar
106) Hydrogen gas can be conveniently used as a fuel for running vehicles if it is absorbed at very low temperature by a substance only to be released in the temperature generated by the exhaust. What is that substance found in India?
A) Hydrides
B) Coals
C) Soap stone
D) Resins
107) Which one of the following States had the lowest per capita income at current prices in the year 2004-05 2023?
A) Assam
B) Bihar
C) Orissa
D) Uttar Pradesh
108) The missing number in the following series; 4,8,9,27,16,64, _, 125 is:
A) 90
B) 35
C) 25
D) 20
109) Name the Pala King who founded the Vikramshila University.
A) Dharmapala
B) Devapala
C) Ramapala
D) Gopala
110) In which battle did Mohammad Ghori defeat Jaichand?
A) Battle of Tarain (1191 AD)
B) Battle of Tarain (1192 AD)
C) Battle of Chandawar (1194 AD)
D) Battle of Kannauj (1194 AD)