UPPSC Prelims 2020 (GS Paper I) – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – Page 6

Prepare better with this curated list of UPPSC Prelims 2020 (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

51) Which of the following neighbouring countries of India has banned free internet for social media in July, 2020 ?

A) Nepal
B) Bhutan
C) Myanmar
D) Bangladesh

52) In which of the following regions of the world, the production of citrus fruits is well developed ?

A) Monsoon regions
B) Tropical high lands regions
C) Mediterranean regions
D) Equatorial regions

53) In August, 2020 Railway Museum in India was dedicated to the nation at which of the following places?

A) Hubballi
B) Mysore
C) Silvasa
D) Chittaranjan

54) The superintendence, direction and control of all elections to the Panchayats are vested in:

A) The Governor
B) The Election Commission of India
C) The District Panchayat Raj Officer
D) The State Election Commission

55) The Travel and Tourism Competitive Index (TTCI) is released by:

A) World Bank
B) International Monetary Fund
C) World Economic Forum
D) United Nations Development Programme

56) Consider the following statements about New National Education Policy approved by Union Cabinet of India on 29th July 2020.

1) It was drafted by a Committee headed by Dr. K. Kasturiranga.
2) It will replace the previous Education Policy which has been followed since last 38 years.

Select the correct statement(s) from the codes given below.

A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2

57) Which of the following rivers is a Trans-Himalayan river?

A) Jhelum
B) Sutlej
C) Ganga
D) Ravi

58) Which of the following methods has/have been used to estimate poverty in India ?

1. Head Count Ratio
2. Calorie intake
3. Household Consumption Expenditure
4. Per Capita Income

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

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

59) Who among the following established a modern armoury in Dindigal Mysore in 1755 ?

A) Nanjraj
B) Haider Ali
C) Devraj
D) Chikka Krishnaraj

60) Which of the following Indian Foundations has received the Food Vision 2050 prize in August 2020 ?

A) Smile Foundation
B) Naandi Foundation
C) Adani Foundation
D) Reliance Foundation