UPPSC Prelims 2008 (GS Paper I) – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – Page 10

Prepare better with this curated list of UPPSC Prelims 2008 (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) The ages of A and B are in the ratio of 6: 5 and the sum of their ages is 44 years. What will be the ratio of their ages after 8 years?

A) 7:6
B) 3:4
C) 8:7
D) 9:8

92) The population of a town is 17,71,561. If it had been increasing at 10% per annum, its population 6 years ago was:

A) 13,31,000
B) 12,10,000
C) 11,00.000
D) 10,00,000

93) Given:

1. Blood cells
2. Bone cells
3. Hair strands
4. Saliva

Samples taken for DNA testing in criminal investigation can be

A) 1, 2 and 3 only
B) 1 and 4 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

94) Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I - List-II

A. Stethoscope - 1. To measure intensity of light
B. Sphygnomanometer - 2. to check purity of gold
C. Caratometer - 3. to hear heart sound
D. Lux meter - 4. to measure blood pressure

Code:
A B C D

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

95) Which part of the Indian Constitution has been described as the "Soul" of the Constitution?

A) Fundamental rights
B) Directive Principles of State Policy
C) The Preamble
D) Right to Constitutional Remedies

96) Which rock-shelter in India bears largest number of paintings?

A) Ghagharia
B) Bhimbetka
C) Lekhahia
D) Adamgarh

97) In the Vedic period, which animal was known as "Aghanya"?

A) Bull
B) Sheep
C) Cow
D) Elephant

98) Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Assertion (A): Inland waterways are not well developed in India.
Reason (R): Most parts of India receive rainfall only for four months in a year.

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.

99) In the circle below

then the radius of the circle is:

A) 6 cms
B) 8.5 cms
C) 10 cms
D) 12.5 cms

100) Which one of the following is the bio-ethically non-controversial source of stem cells as an alternative to the highly controversial embryonic stem cells?

A) Bone marrow-derived stem cells
B) Amniotic fluid derived stem cells
C) Blood of foetus
D) Blood of babies