UPPSC Prelims 2020 (GS Paper I) – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – Page 4
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
31)
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (a) and other as Reason (R):
Assertion (a): Ahmedabad is the largest centre of cotton textile industry in India.
Reason (R) : Ahmedabad is located in Major cotton growing region of India, so it has no problem of raw materials.
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
32) Use of polished rice in human diet causes following diseases:
A) Rickets
B) Anemia
C) Goitre
D) Beriberi
33)
Arrange the following events in chronological order and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
I. Rio Earth Summit
II. Publication of Brundtland Commission Report
III. Enforcement of Montreal Protocol
IV. Publication of "The Limit to Growth" Report
A) I, IV, III, II
B) IV, II, III, I
C) IV, III, II, I
D) IV, I, III, II
34) Which region of the country conferred special status under Article 371-J of the constitution of India ?
A) Nagaland
B) Hyderabad and Karnataka
C) Maharashtra and Gujarat
D) Ladakh
35)
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the list:
List I List II (Mahajanpadas) (Capitals) A) Matsya 1) Mathura B) Kuru 2) Potan C) Sursena 3) Virat Nagar D) Asmak 4) Indraprastha
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| (Mahajanpadas) | (Capitals) |
| A) Matsya | 1) Mathura |
| B) Kuru | 2) Potan |
| C) Sursena | 3) Virat Nagar |
| D) Asmak | 4) Indraprastha |
A) A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
B) A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
C) A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
D) A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
36) The concept of "Ecological Transition" was first used by:
A) Elton
B) Bennett
C) Berkeley
D) Ratzel
37) Who among the following leaders did NOT participated in the Second Round Table Conference ?
A) MK Gandhi
B) Sarojini Naidu
C) Pt. Madan Mohan Malviya
D) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
38)
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
Mountain - Country
A) Atlas - 1) France/Spain
B) Kalimanjaro - 2) Ecuador
C) Chimbrozo - 3) Tanzania
D) Pyrenees - 4) Morocco
A) A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
B) A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
C) A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
D) A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
39)
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The UnionBudget 2020-21 has focused on Rural Development with aim of doubling farmer income.
Reason (R): The 16 Action points announced in the budget is centred around agriculture, irrigation and rural development.
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
40) The rulers of which of the following dynasty have been called as 'Shriparvatiya' in Puranas?
A) Vakatakas
B) lkshvakus
C) Shakas
D) Kharvelas