UPPSC Prelims 2021 (GS Paper I) – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – Page 11

Prepare better with this curated list of UPPSC Prelims 2021 (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

101) With reference to Socotra Island, which of the following statement/s is/are correct ?

1. It is an Island of Oman, situated in the Arabian Sea.
2. It was designated as a world natural heritage site by UNESCO in 2008.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

102) Which one of the following Acts of British India strengthened the Viceroy's authority over his executive council by substituting 'portfolio' or 'departmental' system for corporate functioning?

A) Indian Council Act, 1861

B) Government of India Act, 1858

C) Indian Council Act, 1892

D) Indian Council Act, 1909

103) Which of the following Schemes in Uttar Pradesh were introduced in Budget of 2021-22 ?

I. Atmanirbhar Krishak Samanvit Vikas Yojna
II. Mukhya Mantri Saksham Suposhan Yojna
III. Mukhya Mantri Pravasi Shramiky Udhyamita Vikas Yojna
IV. Yuva Udhyamita Vikas Abhiyan

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

104) The book "Fawaid ul Fawad" is the record of the conversations of Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya, it was compiled by:

105) PM VANI Yojna is related with:

A) Censorship in Print and Digital Media

B) Development of Lok Sangeet

C) Audio-Visual Release of Lok Sabha

D) Availability of Wi-fi in Public places

106) Who was the founder of the 'Asiatic Society of Bengal'?

107) Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R) :

Assertion (A) : The Mughal Empire was originally a Military State.
Reason (R) : The vitality of the development of the Central Government System depended on its military power.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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

108) Which of the following newspapers won the "Pulitzer Prize, 2021" in the prestigious public service category?

A) The Wall Street Journal

B) The New York Times

C) The Washington Post

D) New York Post

109) Nitrogen is NOT an essential constituent of:

110) "Ringelmann scale" is used to measure density of ?