UPPSC Prelims 2015 (GS Paper I) – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – Page 15

Prepare better with this curated list of UPPSC Prelims 2015 (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

141) Which one of the following programmes aims for its completion by 2nd October 2019?

A) Jan Dhan Yojana

B) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme

C) Janshrre Bima Yojana

D) Swachch Bharat Mission

142) Which of the following periods has generally been considered to be the 'Little Ice Age'?

A) 730 A.D. - 850 A.D.

B) 950 A.D. - 1250 A.D.

C) 1650 A.D. - 1870 A.D.

D) 8000 to 10,000 years B.P. (Before Present)

143) A person with vision defect 'Myopia' can see:

A) nearby objects clearly

B) distant objects clearly

C) nearby as well as distant objects clearly

D) neither nearby nor distant objects clearly

144) Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the code given below:

Assertion(A): Economic development requires a multidimensional approach.
Reason(R): The present Government of India is focussing mainly on micro-economic issues.

Codes:

A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is 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.

145) Which one of the following is not a part of Fundamental Duties under Indian Constitution?

A) To defend the country and render national service.

B) To value and preserve the rich, heritage of our composite culture.

C) To help in organizing Village Panchayats.

D) To safeguard public property and to abjure violence.

146) Which of the following deserts is located in the Southern Hemisphere?

147) Which of the following is related to Right to Information Act, 2005?

A) Lily Thomas v/s Union of India

B) Nandini Sundar v/s State of Chhattisgarh

C) Namit Sharma v/s Union of India

D) None of the above

148) Which one of the following is the seventh part of the State according to Saptang Theory of State?

149) Bhalchandra Nemade was selected in February 2015 for which one of the following awards?

A) King Faisal Award

B) Nayudamma Award

C) India Harmony Award

D) Gnanpith Award

150) The 'xylem' in plants is responsible mainly for:

A) Transportation of food

B) Transportation of amino acid

C) Transportation of water

D) Transportation of oxygen