UPPSC Prelims 2009 (GS Paper I) – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – Page 4
Prepare better with this curated list of UPPSC Prelims 2009 (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
31)
Consider following statements:
1. A watershed development fund has been established with a total corpus of Rs. 200 crores.
2. The objective is to undertake integrated watershed development in selected 100 districts.
3. Under the scheme 2/3rd of amount is given for grant based projects in the State.
With the help of given codes, find which of the above statement (s) is/are correct.
Codes:
A) Only 1
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 1,2 and 3
D) 2 and 3 only
32) What was the name of Ujjain in ancient times?
A) Takshila
B) Awantika
C) Indraprashtha
D) None of the above
33) Poverty level in India is established on the basis of:
A) per capita income in different States
B) house-hold average income
C) house-hold consumer expenditure
D) slum population in the country
34)
Which of the following items of works are included in Bharat Nirman? Find your answer with the help of given codes.
1. Accelerated irrigation benefits programme.
2. Inter-linking of River projects.
3. Scheme for repair, renovation and restoration of water bodies.
4. Rehabilitation of displaced persons due to irrigation projects.
A) Only 1 and 2
B) 1, 2 and 4 only
C) 1, 2 and 3 only
D) All the four
35)
Given below are two statements:
Assertion (A): Natural vegetation is the true index of climate.
Reason (R): Water-loving plants are found in moist climate.
In the context of the above, which one of the following is correct?
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) (B) is false, but (R) is true
36)
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists:
List-I List-II
A. LED - 1. 'Bubble boy' Syndrome
B. LCD - 2. Bird disease
C. SARS - 3. Cost-effective light source
D. SCID - 4. Popular and effective mobile screen
Code:
A B C D
A) 2 3 1 2
B) 4 3 2 1
C) 1 2 4 3
D) 3 4 2 1
37) Consider following statements about Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana and state which one of them is incorrect?
A) It was launched during 2007-2008.
B) It envisages an outlay of Rs. 2,500 crores for the Eleventh Five Year Plan.
C) Additional Central assistance under the scheme would be available as 80% grant to the States.
D) Activities under the Yojna include integrated development of Food crops, Agricu-lture mechanisation, deve-lopment of Rainfed farming etc.
38) The State having the highest rainfall by North East Monsoon is:
A) Assam
B) West Bengal
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Orissa
39) Identify one from the following who is not associated with Kathak dance.
A) Bindadeen
B) Shambhu Maharaj
C) Lachchu Maharaj
D) Dhruvtara Joshi
40) Which one of the following is the correct sequence of persons who occupied the office of the President of India right from beginning?
A) C.Rajagopalachari, Rajendra Prasad, Zakir Hussain, V.V. Giri.
B) Rajendra Prasad, S. Radhakrishnan, V.V. Giri, Zakir Hussain.
C) C.Rajagopalachari, Rajendra Prasad, S. Radhakrishnan, Fakhr-uddin Ali Ahmad.
D) Rajendra Prasad, S. Radhakrishnan, Zakir Hussain, V.V. Giri.