UPPSC Prelims 2009 (GS Paper I) – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – Page 12
Prepare better with this curated list of UPPSC Prelims 2009 (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
111) The leaning tower of Pisa does not fall because:
A) it is tapered at the top
B) it covers a large base area
C) its centre of gravity remains at the lowest position
D) the vertical line through the centre of gravity of the tower falls within the base
112) Now, packaging has assumed importance because
A) It provides protection to products
B) It makes products attractive
C) It increases credibility of the product.
D) It provides all the above.
113) When soggy biscuits are kept inside the fridge for sometime they become crisp because
A) cooling releases extra moisture
B) humidity inside the fridge is low and extra moisture is absorbed
C) humidity inside the fridge is high and extra, moisture is absorbed
D) pressure inside the fridge is high and helps in releasing extra moisture.
114) Identify the district which does not have an Animal Polyclinic?
A) Lucknow
B) Jhansi
C) Muzzaffarnagar
D) Gorakhpur
115) Musical instrument "Tabla" was introduced by:
A) Adil Shah
B) Amir Khusrau
C) Tansen
D) Baiju Bawara
116) If x = 5, y = 3, the value of (x^3 - y^3 / x^2 - y^2) - 3xy/x+y
A) 5/2
B) 3/2
C) 1/2
D) 1
117) Aruna Asaf Ali was connected with which one of the following movements as a woman organiser of underground activity?
A) Civil Disobedience Movement
B) Non-Cooperation Movement
C) Quit India Movement
D) Swadeshi Movement
118)
Which of the following countries are landlocked countries?
1. Afghanistan
2. Hungary
3. Malaysia
4. Switzerland
Select the correct answer from the coeds given below:
Codes:
A) 1 and 2
B) 1, 2 and 3
C) 2, 3 and 4
D) 1, 2 and 4
119)
Which of the following statements about Sugar industry are correct?
1. In the world, India's share in sugar production is over 15 percent.
2. Sugar industry is the second largest agro-based industry in India.
3. India is the largest consumer of sugar.
4. India is the largest producer of sugar.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes:
A) 1 and 2
B) 3 and. 4
C) 2 and 3
D) 1 and 4
120) A ship caught in August 2009 in the eastern territorial waters of India, plying without persuasion, belonged to:
A) China
B) North Korea
C) South Korea
D) Thailand