UPPSC Prelims 2024 (GS Paper I) – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – Page 10

Prepare better with this curated list of UPPSC Prelims 2024 (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

91) Given below ie two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).

Assertion (A): Red soil denotes the second largest soil group of India.
Reason (R) : Red soil surrounds the black soil in the south, east and north directions.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the
B) (A) is false, but (R) is true
C) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of(A)
D) (A) is true but (R) is false

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

Assertion (A) : Jute is an indigenous plant of India.
Reason (R) : Jute is a Kharif crop sown from February to June and harvested from July to October.

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) (A) is false, but (R) is trues
C) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
D) (A) is true, but (R) is false

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

Assertion (A) : Turkish invasion on India was successful.
Reason (R) : There was no political unity in North India.

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) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
C) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
D) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

94) Consider the following statements with respect to Ashoka:

1. The definition of Dhamma given by Ashoka is taken from "Rahulovada-sutta".
2 In the 14th year of his coronation, Ashoka appointed a new type of staff, called Dhamma-mahamatras.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

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

Assertion (A): Jet streams discovered during World War II are high altitude easterly winds.
Reason (R): Jet streams flow with a speed of 300-500 km/hour.

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) (A) is false, but (R) is true
C) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
D) (A) is true, but (R) is false

96) Plants and animals that live on land are called:

A) Abiotic
B) Aquatic habitants
C) Terrestrial habitants
D) Biotic

97) The disease-causing microorganism among these is:

A) Archaea
B) Pathogens
C) Bacteria
D) Protozoa

98) The formula of baking soda is:

A) KHCO3
B) Na2CO3
C) K2CO3
D) NaHCO3

99) Consider the following statements with reference to cultivated area of some countries of the world:

1. In comparison to USA, China and Japan, India has highest geographical area under cultivation.
2. India's location in tropical monsoon, region helps diversified cropping all through the year.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A) Both 1 and 2
B) Neither 1 nor 2
C) Only I
D) Only 2

100) Consider the following statements with respect to the climate of Western Europe:

1. Western Europe receives rainfall in all months.
2. Western Europe is located in the belt of Westerlies.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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