UPPSC Prelims 1998 (GS Paper I) – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – Page 5

Prepare better with this curated list of UPPSC Prelims 1998 (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

41) Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the List:
List-I - List-II

A. Manganese - l. Orissa
B. Asbestos - 2. Madhya Pradesh
C. Nickel - 3. Rajasthan
D. Zinc - 4. Andhra Pradesh


Codes:
A B C D

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

42) Which one of the following groups of countries has less population than that of Uttar Pradesh?

A) Bangladesh, Pakistan and Japan
B) Bangladesh, Brazil and Japan
C) Brazil, Japan and Nigeria
D) Indonesia, Japan and Germany

43) "The Queen of Hills" will soon be included in the U. N. Heritage list It is:

A) Hill Station
B) Mountain Peak
C) Toy Train
D) Tree

44) Which of the following was not added to the Directive Principles by the 42nd Amendment of the Constitution?

A) Protection of Children-and youth from exploitation
B) Equal justice and free legal aid
C) Uniform civil code
D) Participation of workers in the management of industries

45) Examine the following statements:

1. Either A and B are of the same age or A is elder to B.
2. Either C and D are of the same age or D is elder to C.
3. B is elder to C.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes:

A) A is elder to B
B) B and D are of the same age
C) D is elder to C
D) A is elder to C

46) Which one of the following countries in Africa has luxurious tropical rain forests?

A) Ivory coast
B) Kenya
C) Zimbabwe
D) Union of South Africa

47) Which among the following are the sources of current revenue for the Central Govt?

I. Corporate Tax
II. Profit from Public Enterprises
III. Sale of National Savings Certificates
IV. Loans received from the World Bank
V. Excise duties

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes:

A) I, II and III
B) II, III and IV
C) III, IV and V
D) I, II and V

48) In giving representation to talent, experience and service in the composition of the Council of States, the Constitution makers of India were influenced by the example of:

A) Irish Republic
B) Canada
C) U.S.A.
D) Australia

49) Which one of the following Venn diagrams correctly illustrates the relationship among the classes: Mathematics, Statistics, and Algebra?

A) A diagram where Mathematics overlaps with Statistics, and Statistics overlaps with Algebra, but Mathematics and Algebra do not overlap.
B) A diagram where Mathematics overlaps with Statistics and Algebra, and Statistics overlaps with Algebra.
C) A diagram where Mathematics is a subset of Statistics and Algebra is a separate category.
D) A diagram where all three classes overlap, with Mathematics and Statistics overlapping more than Algebra.

50) The term for the judges of the International Court of Justice is:

A) 3 years
B) 5 years
C) 6 years
D) 9 years