UPPSC Prelims 2013 (GS Paper I) – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – Page 12
Prepare better with this curated list of UPPSC Prelims 2013 (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 radiation that is absorbed by ozone present in the atmosphere is:
A) Infrared
B) Visible
C) Ultraviolet
D) Microwave
112) Acid rain is due to air pollution by
A) Carbon dioxide
B) Carbon monoxide
C) Methane
D) Nitrous oxide and Sulphur dioxide
113) Which one of the following is a bio indicator of air pollution?
A) Fern
B) Lichen
C) Money plant
D) Dodder
114)
Assertion (A): Black soils are suitable for cotton cultivation.
Reason (R): They are rich in humus.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
A) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R), but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R), but but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
115)
Assertion (A): Deserts can be potential source for generating sustainable energy.
Reason (R): Deserts receive more energy from the sun in six hours than mankind consumes in a year.
Select The correct answer from the codes given below:
A) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
116) In Uttar Pradesh I. T. City is being established in
A) Allahabad
B) Kanpur
C) Lucknow
D) Varanasi
117) Which one among the following is not a programme under RIDF?
A) Rural Water Supply
B) Rural Roads
C) Rural Electrification
D) Rural Industries
118) Which one of the following statements is not correct regarding the amino acid, tyrosine, present in protein rich foods?
A) It can help increase energy level.
B) It can cope with emotional and environmental stress.
C) It can combat depression.
D) It can protect against free-radicals responsible for ageing.
119) Who amongst the following had demanded first the dominion status for India?
A) Raj Gopalachari and Sardar Patel
B) Pt. Motilal Nehru and Govind Ballabh Pant
C) Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru and Jaykar
D) Jawaharlal Nehru and Jagjeevan Ram
120) Who among the following has been nominated to probe the Stampede at the Allahabad Railway station on February 10, 2013 during the Kumbh?
A) Hon. Justice Onkareshwar Bhatt
B) Hon. Justice Ravi S. Dhawan
C) Hon. Justice V. K. Khanna
D) Hon. Justice A. B. Srivastav