UPPSC Prelims 2020 (GS Paper I) – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – Page 11

Prepare better with this curated list of UPPSC Prelims 2020 (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) Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(Scheme) (Launching Year)
List  I List  II
A) P. M. Jan Arogya Abhiyan 1) 2015
B) P. M. Vaya Vandan Yojana 2) 2018
C) P. M. Rojgar Protsahan Yojana 3) 2017
D) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan 4) 2014

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

102) With reference to the Skill India Campaign, which of the following statement(s) is/ are correct?

1. Prime Minister had launched the SkillIndiaCampaign in July 2015.
2. The main objective of this Campaign was to train India's Youths in information technology.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
Codes:

A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2

103) Which of the following Indian Archaeologists first visited 'Bhimbetka Caves' and discovered prehistoric significance of its rock paintings?

A) Madho Swaroop Vatsa
B) HD Sankalia
C) VS Wakankar
D) VN Mishra

104) Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):

Assertion (A) : Indian federalism is called "Quasi Federal".
Reason (R) : India has an independent judiciary with power of Judicial Review.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below.

Codes :

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

105) Which part of the constitution has the provisions for "Panchayati Raj System" ?

A) IX
B) VI
C) III
D) IV A

106) Darling range is situated along which of the following coasts of Australia?

A) North-Eastern Coast
B) Southern Coast
C) Eastern Coast
D) South-Western Coast

107) Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
List I - List II

A) Indus Valley Civilization - 1) Pastoral
B) Later Vedic Society - 2) Land Lordism
C) Rigvedic Society - 3) Agrarian
D) Medieval Period - 4) Urban

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

108) Consider the following statements about human brain:

1. The brain is responsible for regulating the heart beat.
2. It is responsible for balancing the body.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Codes :

A) Only 1 is correct
B) Only 2 is correct
C) 1 and 2 both are correct
D) Neither 1 nor 2 is correct

109) What can be the minimum strength of Council of Ministers including Chief Minister in the States ?

A) 10
B) 12
C) 14
D) 13

110) The discussion on 'Sustainable Development' was started after submitting a report on environment to the United Nation in 1987. That report was:

A) First Report on Climate Change
B) Our Common Future
C) Second Report on Climate Change
D) Fifth Assessment Report