UPPSC Prelims 2009 (GS Paper I) – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – Page 9
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.
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81) Scientist of Britain have built "Gravity Tractor". Identify the same from the following:
A) A double storeyed "Jugaad" type tractor trolley to be used in public transport.
B) A tractor with a mechanism to sweep public roads and is economical to run.
C) A bullet train run one the principle of earths gravity with the help of powerful magnets.
D) A space craft with a mechanism which would check asteroids from hitting the earth.
82)
The Union Parliament can also, legislate on a subject of State List.
1. to give effect to international agreement.
2. with the consent of the State concerned.
3. during President's rule in the State.
4. in the national interest, when Rajya Sabha passes a resolution to this effect by a 2/3rd majority.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes:
A) 1,2 and 3
B) 2, 3 and 4
C) 1, 2 and 4
D) All the four
83) U.S.A. and Indian forces carried out a joint ’"Yudha Abhyas" in October 2009. In which State of India it was carried out?
A) Arunachal Pradesh
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Maharashtra
84)
Consider following statements and state which of them is/are correct with the help of given codes:
1. The term "Union of States" has been used in the Constitution because Indian States have no right to recede.
2. The S.K. Dhar Commission preferred reorganisation of States on administrative convenience rather than on linguistic basis.
3. The Congress Committee under Pt. Nehru, Sardar Patel and Pattabhi Sitaramayya did not favour linguistic basis for reorganisation of States.
Codes:
A) Only 1
B) Only 1 and 2
C) Only 1 and 3
D) All the three
85) Which one of the following parts of Mentha possesses maximum oil percentage?
A) Root
B) Stem
C) Leaf
D) Flower
86)
Which of the following tribes of India practise polyandry?
1. Gonds
2. Nagas
3. Jaunsaris
4. Todas
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes:
A) 1 and 2
B) 2 and 3
C) 3 and 4
D) 1 and 4
87) Who of the following had presided over the annual session of Indian National Congress held at Lucknow in 1916?
A) Annie Besant
B) Lala Lajpat Rai
C) Motilal Nehru
D) A.C. Majumdar
88) The World's most active Volcano is
A) Cotopaxi
B) Fujiyama
C) Kilaueu
D) Vesuvius
89)
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists:
List-I List-II
A. EEG - 1. Muscle
B. ECG - 2. Eye
C. EOG - 3. Brain
D. EMG - 4. Heart
Code:
A B C D
A) 1 2 3 4
B) 3 4 2 1
C) 2 3 4 1
D) 4 3 1 2
90) In the first week of October 2009, I.C.C. announced its World ODI team of the year. Who among the following Indians is not included in the team?
A) Virendra Sehwag
B) Yuvraj Singh
C) Sachin Tendulkar
D) M.S. Dhoni