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UPPCS Prelims 2021: GS Paper I questions

150 solved questions with answers and explanations, grouped by subject.

History and Culture 21 questions

  1. Q1Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R) : Assertion (A)…Medieval IndiaAnswer + explanation →
  2. Q18In which State of India is the Harappan Civilization site Mandi situated ?Harappan and VedicAnswer + explanation →
  3. Q28'Statue of Peace' is situated in which State of India ?Art and cultureAnswer + explanation →
  4. Q33Which one of the following is NOT correctly matched ? (Ruler - State)Medieval IndiaAnswer being checked →
  5. Q37Consider the following events and arrange them into chronological order : I. Sharda Act II. Nehru Report III…Freedom struggleAnswer + explanation →
  6. Q42The name of the foreign journalist who reported about Satyagraha at Dharsana salt works wasFreedom struggleAnswer + explanation →
  7. Q51At which place did Raja Ranjit Singh set up the Adalat-i-Ala ?British ruleAnswer + explanation →
  8. Q57Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched ? (Tirthankar - Nirvan Place)Buddhism and JainismAnswer + explanation →
  9. Q65The book 'Fawaid ul Fawad' is the record of the conversations of Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya, it was compiled byMedieval IndiaAnswer + explanation →
  10. Q69In the contexts of Indian history, which of the following statement/s is/are correct regarding Vaikom…Freedom struggleAnswer + explanation →
  11. Q71Who originally propounded the theory of three stages of social development ?Art and cultureAnswer + explanation →
  12. Q75In which year the book 'Poverty and Unbritish Rule in India' was published ?1857 and reformsAnswer + explanation →
  13. Q82Which one of the following Acts of British India strengthened the Viceroy's authority over his executive…British ruleAnswer + explanation →
  14. Q94Ministry of Culture, Government of India as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrated the birth anniversary…Freedom struggleAnswer + explanation →
  15. Q95Who was the founder of the 'Asiatic Society of Bengal' ?British ruleAnswer + explanation →
  16. Q101Arrange the following foreign travelers in chronological order of their arrival in India : I. William Hawkins…British ruleAnswer + explanation →
  17. Q104Who among the following was NOT an early member of the 'Naujawan-Sabha' formed in 1926 A.D. ?Freedom struggleAnswer + explanation →
  18. Q125With reference to the Satavahana Rulers which of the following statement/s is/are true ? 1. The Satavahana…Mauryas to GuptasAnswer + explanation →
  19. Q136Who among the following was NOT associated with the Kanpur Conspiracy Case of 1924 ?Freedom struggleAnswer + explanation →
  20. Q143Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. List-I…Art and cultureAnswer + explanation →
  21. Q150Who among the following never presided a Session of Indian National Congress ?1857 and reformsAnswer + explanation →

Polity 28 questions

  1. Q4The National Disaster Management Division in India is the nodal division in the Ministry of Home Affairs for…Constitutional bodiesAnswer + explanation →
  2. Q7Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution is related to Contingency Fund ?ParliamentAnswer + explanation →
  3. Q16Who among the following person said for the Fundamental Rights "a pledge to our people and a pact with the…Rights and dutiesAnswer + explanation →
  4. Q22Which Constitution Amendment Act reduced the voting age from 21 years to 18 years ?Constitutional bodiesAnswer + explanation →
  5. Q26On the recommendation of which Commission / Committee, the Inter-state Council was set up in India ?Federalism and local govtAnswer + explanation →
  6. Q29PM VANI Yojna is related withGovernance and schemesAnswer + explanation →
  7. Q31Under the Constitution of India which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Duty ?Rights and dutiesAnswer + explanation →
  8. Q35Which of the following Constitution Amendment Acts made necessary provisions for the implementation of GST…Constitutional bodiesAnswer + explanation →
  9. Q41Consider the formation of following States and arrange these in chronological order : I. Goa II. Telangana…Federalism and local govtAnswer + explanation →
  10. Q46Which one of the following is NOT correctly matched ? (Provisions - Sources)Constitution basicsAnswer + explanation →
  11. Q49The Public Accounts Committee of Indian Parliament scrutinizes theParliamentAnswer + explanation →
  12. Q55Which of the following Bills can NOT be first introduced in Rajya Sabha ?ParliamentAnswer + explanation →
  13. Q56'Zero Hour' in the working of the Indian Parliament meansParliamentAnswer + explanation →
  14. Q59Consider the following and arrange these in chronological order : I. Golak Nath Case II. Keshawanand Bharti…JudiciaryAnswer + explanation →
  15. Q64Which of the following words is NOT mentioned in the Preamble of the Constitution of India ?Constitution basicsAnswer + explanation →
  16. Q97Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R) : Assertion (A)…ExecutiveAnswer + explanation →
  17. Q99A member of State Public Service Commission may be removed byConstitutional bodiesAnswer + explanation →
  18. Q107In India the First Municipal Corporation was set up in which one among the following places ?Federalism and local govtAnswer + explanation →
  19. Q110Consider the facts given below : 1. Sukumar Sen was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India. 2. Rama…Constitutional bodiesAnswer + explanation →
  20. Q115"Can you show me one free country where there are separate electorates ? ... The British element is gone, but…Constitution basicsAnswer + explanation →
  21. Q118Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan is associated withGovernance and schemesAnswer + explanation →
  22. Q123In which year P.C. Hota Committee on Civil Services Reforms was constituted ?Governance and schemesAnswer + explanation →
  23. Q128Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. List-I…ParliamentAnswer + explanation →
  24. Q131Consider the following Committees on Panchayati Raj and arrange these in chronological order : I. Ashok Mehta…Federalism and local govtAnswer + explanation →
  25. Q132The functions of the State Public Service Commission of Uttar Pradesh can be extended byConstitutional bodiesAnswer + explanation →
  26. Q138Which one of the following is NOT correctly matched ? (Subject - Related Articles)Rights and dutiesAnswer + explanation →
  27. Q144With reference to the special address of the President of India, which of the following statements is/are…ParliamentAnswer + explanation →
  28. Q149Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. List-I…Governance and schemesAnswer being checked →

Geography 26 questions

  1. Q2Which of the following Islands is NOT located in the Caribbean Sea ?World and mappingAnswer + explanation →
  2. Q6Which one of the following is NOT a major coco producer country ?India: resourcesAnswer + explanation →
  3. Q10Which one of the following causes is responsible for rainfall during winters in north-western Part of India ?India: rivers and reliefAnswer + explanation →
  4. Q13Which one of the following reflects back more sunlight as compared to other three ?Climate and oceansAnswer + explanation →
  5. Q20Which of the following State has the lowest density of population as per the Census of 2011 ?India: resourcesAnswer + explanation →
  6. Q24With reference to NTPC unit at Singrauli, which of the following statement/s is/are correct ? 1. It is…India: resourcesAnswer + explanation →
  7. Q44With reference to 'birth rate' which of the following statement(s) is/are correct ? 1. Urbanization helps in…India: resourcesAnswer + explanation →
  8. Q47Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. List-I…India: resourcesAnswer + explanation →
  9. Q50Which one of the following is known as acceleration stage in the urbanization curve ?India: resourcesAnswer + explanation →
  10. Q53With reference to Socotra Island, which of the following statement/s is/are correct ? 1. It is an Island of…World and mappingAnswer + explanation →
  11. Q61Which of the following is the largest lagoon lake situated on the east coast of India ?India: rivers and reliefAnswer + explanation →
  12. Q80Which one of the following is NOT an element of rural community ?India: resourcesAnswer + explanation →
  13. Q85Which of the following is NOT correctly matched ?India: rivers and reliefAnswer + explanation →
  14. Q87Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. List-I…World and mappingAnswer + explanation →
  15. Q89Which one of the following rivers is NOT the part of Indian Ganga river basin ?India: rivers and reliefAnswer + explanation →
  16. Q92Nobi and Kanto plains are located in which of the following countries ?World and mappingAnswer + explanation →
  17. Q100Which of the following countries is NOT located on the bank of the Black Sea ?World and mappingAnswer + explanation →
  18. Q105Which of the following is the correct sequence of the Islands of Indonesia from West to East ?World and mappingAnswer + explanation →
  19. Q106Largest saline water lake in India isIndia: rivers and reliefAnswer + explanation →
  20. Q113With reference to Mekong river, which of the following statement/s is/are correct ? 1. Mekong rises in…World and mappingAnswer + explanation →
  21. Q120Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. List-I…India: rivers and reliefAnswer + explanation →
  22. Q127Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched ? (Name of local winds - Places)Climate and oceansAnswer + explanation →
  23. Q130Which of the following pair is NOT correctly matched ? (Place - Tribe)World and mappingAnswer + explanation →
  24. Q133Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R) : Assertion (A)…India: rivers and reliefAnswer + explanation →
  25. Q137As per the Census, 2011 estimates, which one of the following is the most populous State in India ?India: resourcesAnswer + explanation →
  26. Q139Which among the following are India's permanent and operational research stations in Antarctica ?World and mappingAnswer + explanation →

Economy 14 questions

  1. Q3Which of the following Institution / Office bring out the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) data in India ?Money and bankingAnswer + explanation →
  2. Q14In which one of the following cities country's first Indian Institute of Skills was established ?Industry and social sectorAnswer + explanation →
  3. Q39Given below are two statements one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R) : Assertion (A) : The…Money and bankingAnswer + explanation →
  4. Q52As per SDG India Index and Dashboard 2020-21 published by the NITI Aayog, which one of the following States…Reports and indicesAnswer + explanation →
  5. Q67Which among the following is NOT a major factors of economic growth ?Growth and planningAnswer + explanation →
  6. Q76Who among the following was the Chairman of the First Finance Commission of India ?Budget and taxesAnswer + explanation →
  7. Q98According to the Union Budget 2021 - 22, Finance Minister proposed a new levy Agriculture Infrastructure and…Budget and taxesAnswer + explanation →
  8. Q102With reference to the 'Capital formation' which of the statements is/are correct ? 1. Process of capital…Growth and planningAnswer + explanation →
  9. Q109'SENSEX' is the popular Index of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). It is measured on the basis of how many blue…Money and bankingAnswer + explanation →
  10. Q122Among the following countries India's trade Balance surplus is maximum with which country in 2019-20 ?External sectorAnswer + explanation →
  11. Q134The primary duty of the Finance Commission of India isBudget and taxesAnswer + explanation →
  12. Q135Which of the following labour related Acts have been amalgamated into the 'Code on Wages, 2019' ? I. Minimum…Industry and social sectorAnswer + explanation →
  13. Q147Headline inflation refers to the change in value of all goods on the basket. On which basis is the headline…Money and bankingAnswer + explanation →
  14. Q148Given below are two statements one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R) : Assertion (A) : The…Budget and taxesAnswer + explanation →

Environment 13 questions

  1. Q11Flyash pollution is caused byPollution and lawsAnswer + explanation →
  2. Q30The symbol 'ECOMARC' is related to which of the following ?Pollution and lawsAnswer + explanation →
  3. Q40Which of the following is indicator of air pollution ?Pollution and lawsAnswer + explanation →
  4. Q43'World Ozone Day' is celebrated onClimate changeAnswer + explanation →
  5. Q66In which of the following years, the Environment (Protection) Act passed by the Government of India ?Pollution and lawsAnswer + explanation →
  6. Q68'Ringelmann scale' is used to measure density ofPollution and lawsAnswer + explanation →
  7. Q74Which of the following is NOT correctly matched ? (Institute - Location)Protected areasAnswer + explanation →
  8. Q78Which of the following Ramsar site is NOT situated in Uttar Pradesh ?Protected areasAnswer + explanation →
  9. Q83Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R) : Assertion (A)…EcologyAnswer + explanation →
  10. Q93'India climate change knowledge portal' was launched in which of the following months of 2020 ?Climate changeAnswer + explanation →
  11. Q96With reference to 'NET - ZERO' goal for 2050, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. It means…Climate changeAnswer + explanation →
  12. Q103Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. List-I…Protected areasAnswer + explanation →
  13. Q124The concept of 'carbon credit' originated fromClimate changeAnswer + explanation →

Science and Technology 25 questions

  1. Q9At the time of second wave of COVID-19 Pandemic, which institute had demonstrated the conversion of nitrogen…Defence and ITAnswer + explanation →
  2. Q17Riboflavin deficiency causes which of the following diseases ?Biology and healthAnswer + explanation →
  3. Q19Which of the following is NOT mosquito borne disease ?Biology and healthAnswer + explanation →
  4. Q21Botulism isBiology and healthAnswer + explanation →
  5. Q23With reference to the radioactivity, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. Radioactivity is a…Physics and chemistryAnswer + explanation →
  6. Q25Diffusion of light in the atmosphere takes place due toPhysics and chemistryAnswer + explanation →
  7. Q27Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched ?Biology and healthAnswer + explanation →
  8. Q38'Blue baby syndrome' is due to the presence of which of the following in the blood ?Biology and healthAnswer + explanation →
  9. Q62Which Indian Naval Ship participated in Exercise Cutlass Express, 2021 ?Defence and ITAnswer + explanation →
  10. Q63Nitrogen is NOT an essential constituents ofBiology and healthAnswer + explanation →
  11. Q70Fruits stored in a cold chamber exhibit longer storage life, becauseBiology and healthAnswer + explanation →
  12. Q72Which of the following particles has zero charge ?Physics and chemistryAnswer + explanation →
  13. Q77After cutting cucumber if salt is added, then water comes out due toBiology and healthAnswer + explanation →
  14. Q79Site of gaseous exchange in lungs isBiology and healthAnswer + explanation →
  15. Q81Tapa cloth is obtained from the plants of which one of the following family ?Biology and healthAnswer + explanation →
  16. Q86Which of the following is NOT correctly matched ?Physics and chemistryAnswer + explanation →
  17. Q88Which one of the following is the main constituent of LPG ?Physics and chemistryAnswer + explanation →
  18. Q90The blood glucose level is commonly expressed asBiology and healthAnswer + explanation →
  19. Q112Who among the following had performed the world's first heart transplant ?Biology and healthAnswer + explanation →
  20. Q114Which of the following vitamins is essential for normal vision ?Biology and healthAnswer + explanation →
  21. Q117Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R) : Assertion (A)…Biology and healthAnswer + explanation →
  22. Q119With reference to the electric potential, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. It is a…Physics and chemistryAnswer + explanation →
  23. Q121A non-renewable source of energy isPhysics and chemistryAnswer + explanation →
  24. Q126Which of the following types of glass can cut off ultraviolet rays ?Physics and chemistryAnswer + explanation →
  25. Q146A clove represents to which of the following ?Biology and healthAnswer + explanation →

International Relations and Current Affairs 16 questions

  1. Q8What is the theme of World Youth Skills Day, 2021 ?Schemes and reportsAnswer + explanation →
  2. Q15The winner of the women's single title at the French Open Tennis Tournament, 2021, Barbora Krejcikova is from…Schemes and reportsAnswer + explanation →
  3. Q32The Nobel Peace Prize, 2020 was awarded to which of the following organisations ?Schemes and reportsAnswer + explanation →
  4. Q34'The Clock is Ticking' is the theme of which of the following days ?Schemes and reportsAnswer + explanation →
  5. Q36Foreign Minister of a country, Anthony Blinken had visited two days to India for strengthening co-operation…International relationsAnswer + explanation →
  6. Q48With reference to the G-7 Summit held in June 2021, which of the following statements is/are correct ?…International relationsAnswer + explanation →
  7. Q58Who among the following has been appointed as first Women Treasury Secretary in United States of America ?International relationsAnswer + explanation →
  8. Q60Which of the following newspapers won the 'Pulitzer Prize, 2021' in the prestigious public service category ?Schemes and reportsAnswer + explanation →
  9. Q73In February 2021, Ngozi Okonjo Iweala was appointed as the first woman Director General of World Trade…International relationsAnswer + explanation →
  10. Q91The 'Saras Ajeevika Mela - 2021' was organised in which of the following city ?Schemes and reportsAnswer + explanation →
  11. Q108Which one of the following books written by Noble Laureate Amartya Sen and published in July, 2021 ?Schemes and reportsAnswer + explanation →
  12. Q116According to 'Global Peace Index, 2021', which of the following is the most peaceful region in the world ?Schemes and reportsAnswer + explanation →
  13. Q129Who among the following Director won the Oscar Award for the best motion picture in 2021 for the movie…Schemes and reportsAnswer + explanation →
  14. Q140Which one of the following is NOT correctly matched ? (Name of Player - Medal Won in Tokyo Olympic 2020)Schemes and reportsAnswer + explanation →
  15. Q142Which among the following organisations released the World Population Report, 2021 ?Schemes and reportsAnswer + explanation →
  16. Q145Which of the following organization has launched 'The Great Reset' Initiatives for the recovery of global…International relationsAnswer + explanation →

Uttar Pradesh Special 7 questions

  1. Q5Uttar Pradesh Government declared in budget 2021-22 to provide tablet for student under which of the…UP specialAnswer + explanation →
  2. Q12'Uttar Pradesh Swami Vivekanand Etihasik Paryatan Yatra Yojna 2021' was introduced by the U.P. Government for…UP specialAnswer + explanation →
  3. Q45With reference to the 'Uttar Pradesh Population Control, Stabilisation and Welfare' Bill, 2021 which of the…UP specialAnswer + explanation →
  4. Q54Which of the following is NOT the eligibility criterion before filling registration/application forms for…UP specialAnswer + explanation →
  5. Q84Which of the following Schemes in Uttar Pradesh were introduced in Budget of 2021-22 ? I. Atmanirbhar Krishak…UP specialAnswer + explanation →
  6. Q111Which among the following districts of Uttar Pradesh is smallest in terms of area ?UP specialAnswer + explanation →
  7. Q141How many districts of Uttar Pradesh has been covered under the Aspirational District Programme run by NITI…UP specialAnswer + explanation →