UPPSC Prelims 1999 (GS Paper I) – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – Page 5
Prepare better with this curated list of UPPSC Prelims 1999 (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) Who among the following wanted to become the leader of the Sangha even during the life time of Buddha?
A) Davadatta
B) Mahakassapa
C) Upali
D) Anand
42) The disease caused by nematodes is:
A) Filaria
B) Fluorosis
C) Encephalitis
D) Leprosy
43) "Horn of Africa" consists of:
A) Algeria, Morocco and West Sahara
B) Libya, Sudan and Egypt
C) Somalia, Ethiopia and Djibouti
D) Zimbabwe, Botswana and Angola
44) The most often described river in the initial Vedic literature is:
A) Sindhu
B) Shutudri
C) Saraswati
D) Ganga
45) ‘Operation Shakti’ 98 is the name:
A) given to the nuclear test carried out a Pokharan in 98
B) given to air exercises carried out by Indian Air Force SU 30 planes
C) given to the pro-active programme of the Union Home Minister to contain terrorism in J&K
D) given to military action against terrorists in Tripura
46) The highest number of gold medals in the fifth National Games held at Imphal was won by:
A) Sebastian Xavier
B) Nisha Millet
C) Jaspal Rana
D) Sunita Rani
47) Spring Tide occurs:
A) When the sun and moon are in a straight line
B) When the sun and moon make a right angle
C) When a strong wind blows
D) When the night is very cold
48) Who won the first Gold medal for India in Thirteenth Asian Games?
A) Dingko Singh
B) Geet Sathi
C) Jyotiramayee Sikdar
D) Damayanthi Darsha
49) Which one of the following countries has the highest population growth rate:
A) Indonesia
B) Japan
C) Philippines
D) Singapore
50) In August, 1998, Malpa village in Pithoragarh district of Uttar Pradesh was in news for the death of over 200 persons due to:
A) Earthquake
B) Flood
C) Landslide
D) Dam collapse