UPPSC Prelims 2020 (GS Paper I) – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – Page 14

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

131) Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the codes given below :

1) The Sun temple of Multan is mentioned by Hiuen Tsang, Abuzaiyid, Al-Masudi and Alberuni.
2) The pilgrimage to Sambapur was associated with Sun worship.

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

132) Which of the following countries was NOT elected in June 2020 as a non-permanent member of United Nations Security Council for the year 2021-22?

A) Ireland
B) Norway
C) Mexico
D) Canada

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

A) Balu - 1) Uttar Pradesh
B) Manda - 2) Jammu & Kashmmir
C) Padri - 3) Haryana
D) Hulas - 4) Gujarat

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

134) Which one among the following is NOT covered under Integrated Child Development Programme?

A) Supplementary Nutrition
B) Immunization
C) Nutrition and Health Education
D) Family Planning

135) Which of the following cities of Uttar Pradesh is/are covered under the "Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY)"?

1. Varanasi
2. Mathura
3. Prayagraj
4. Ayodhya

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

A) 1 only
B) 3 only
C) 1 and 2
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

136) Which of the following is NOT possible by a law of Parliament under Article 3 of the Constitution?

A) Formation of new States
B) Alteration of areas of States
C) Alteration of boundaries of States
D) Admission of new States

137) Who among the following was the author of the book 'Kitab-i-Nauras' ?

A) Ibrahim Adil Shah II
B) Ali Adil Shah
C) Quli Qutab Shah
D) Akbar II

138) Which of the following gave legal basis to extra-ordinary powers exercised by the Government of India during Lockdown?

1. Mental Health Care Act, 2017
2. Disaster Management Act, 2005
3. Enemy Property Act, 1968
4. Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897

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

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

139) Which of the following is NOT correctly matched?
(Summit) (Place)

A) East Asia Summit, 2020 - Singapore
B) G-20 Summit, 2019 - Osaka
C) G-7 Summit, 2019 - Biarritz
D) East Asia Summit, 2019 - Bangkok

140) Which one of the following is NOT correctly matched ?

A) Article 39 A - Equal Justice and free legal aid
B) Article 40 - Organisation of Village Panchayats
C) Article 44 - Uniform Civil Code
D) Article 48 - Separation of Judiciary from Executive