UPPSC Prelims 1996 (GS Paper I) – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – Page 10

Prepare better with this curated list of UPPSC Prelims 1996 (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) Which one of the following is used in food preservation?

A) Sodium Carbonate
B) Acetylene
C) Benzoic Acid
D) Sodium Chloride

92) Both Jainism and Buddhism believe that:

A) Philosophy of Karma and transmigration of soul were correct
B) Salvation could be possible only after death
C) Both men and women could attain salvation
D) Middle course of life was the best one

93) The world Trade organisation was established in:

A) 1993
B) 1994
C) 1995
D) 1996

94) Who has written the book "Heart of India"?

A) Khushwant Singh
B) Mark Tully
C) R. K. Narayanan
D) Anita Desai

95) Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?

A) 1885 – Foundation of Indian National Congress
B) 1905 – The Partition of Bengal
C) 1909 – Morley-Minto Reforms
D) 1930 – Non-co-operation Movement

96) The name of Ms Bhagyashree Thipsay is associated with the game of:

A) Chess
B) Badminton
C) Shooting
D) Swimming

97) Assertion (A): India is a monsoon country.
Reason (R): The high Himalayas impart it climatic distinctiveness.

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.

98) Who among the following was NOT associated with the revolt of 1857?

A) Begum Hazrat Mahal
B) Kunwar Singh
C) Udham Singh
D) Maulvi Ahmadullah

99) Which of the following is the capital of United Arab Emirates?

A) Sherjah
B) Dubai
C) Abu Dhabi
D) Ajman

100) Which one of the following hormones stimulates pancreas for the production of digestive juice?

A) Rennin
B) Trypsin
C) Secretin
D) Pepsin