UPPSC Prelims 2024 (GS Paper I) – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – Page 12

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.

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111) With reference to "Indla – Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (Ind- Aus ECTA)," which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. This is a first-of-its-kind initiative of FTAs.
2. The meeting was attended by the Commerce Secretary of India, Shri Sunil Barthwal.

112) Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I (Joint Exercise) - List-II (Dates)

A. India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise, "DUSTLIK" - 1. February 19-27, 2024
B. India-France Joint Military Exercise, "SHAKTI" - 2. May 13-26, 2024
C. Harbour phase of IndoUS Joint Exercise, Tiger Triumph, 2024 - 3. April 15-28, 2024
D. MILAN, 2024 - 4. March 18-25, 2024

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

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

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

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

113) With reference to "Shaksgam Valley", which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. This valley is a strategic, key region, that is part of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
2. India has lodged protest against the infrastructural development being carried out by China in this valley.

114) Arrange the following schemes launched by the Government of India in chronological order:

1. Integrated Rural Development Programme
2. Swamjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana
3. National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
4. Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana

115) With reference to Economic Growth, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Indian Economy is an Underdeveloped Economy.
2. Indian Economy is a Mixed Economy.
3. J.M. Keynes is the Father of Economics.

A) Only 1 and 2 are correct.

B) Only 3 is correct.

C) Only 1 is correct.

D) Only 2 and 3 are correct.

116) Assertion (A): The value of national currency determined by demand and supply of foreign currency is called flexible exchange rate.

Reason (R): Demand and supply of the foreign currency is being determined by the Central Bank.

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.

117) With reference to India, consider the following events:

1. Nationalisation of Banks
2. Formation of Regional Rural Banks
3. Adoption of villages by Bank Branches

Which of the above events can be considered as steps taken to achieve "financial inclusion in India"?

118) With reference to the "National Food Security Act", which of the following statements are correct?

1. It will cover up to 75% rural and 50% urban population.
2. It has special focus on nutritional support to women and children.
3. It was enforced on July 5, 2010.

A) 2 and 3 are correct.

B) 1 and 3 are correct.

C) 1, 2 and 3 are correct.

D) 1 and 2 are correct.

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

Assertion (A): There is a positive relationship between Human Development Index (HDI) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) ranking of Indian States.
Reason (R): The underlying dimensions of SDG targets are closely related to education and health aspects.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

B) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

C) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

D) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

120) List-I contains the names of countries, whereas List-II shows the Rank as remittances received in the year 2022. Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I (Country) List-II (Rank)

A. Mexico 1. First
B. China 2. Second
C. India 3. Third
D. Philippines 4. Fourth

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

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

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

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

UPPSC Prelims 2024 (GS Paper I) – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – Page 12

All Questions

111) With reference to "Indla – Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (Ind- Aus ECTA)," which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. This is a first-of-its-kind initiative of FTAs. 2. The meeting was attended by the Commerce Secretary of India, Shri Sunil Barthwal.

113) With reference to "Shaksgam Valley", which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. This valley is a strategic, key region, that is part of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). 2. India has lodged protest against the infrastructural development being carried out by China in this valley.

114) Arrange the following schemes launched by the Government of India in chronological order: 1. Integrated Rural Development Programme 2. Swamjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana 3. National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 4. Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana

115) With reference to Economic Growth, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Indian Economy is an Underdeveloped Economy. 2. Indian Economy is a Mixed Economy. 3. J.M. Keynes is the Father of Economics.

116) Assertion (A): The value of national currency determined by demand and supply of foreign currency is called flexible exchange rate. Reason (R): Demand and supply of the foreign currency is being determined by the Central Bank.

117) With reference to India, consider the following events: 1. Nationalisation of Banks 2. Formation of Regional Rural Banks 3. Adoption of villages by Bank Branches Which of the above events can be considered as steps taken to achieve "financial inclusion in India"?

118) With reference to the "National Food Security Act", which of the following statements are correct? 1. It will cover up to 75% rural and 50% urban population. 2. It has special focus on nutritional support to women and children. 3. It was enforced on July 5, 2010.