UPPSC Prelims 2023 (GS Paper I) – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – Page 4

Prepare better with this curated list of UPPSC Prelims 2023 (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) In which year, "Mid-day Meal Scheme" was renamed as "P.M. Poshan Scheme"?

32) With reference to the Puranas, which one of the following statements is correct?

(1) Information about the Mauryan dynasty is found in the Vishnu Puran.
(2) Vayu Puran throws light on the Gupta's governance system.

33) Which of the following is not an economic activity?

A) Farming

B) Service

C) Voluntary Social Service

D) Transportation

34) To whom does the credit goes for the development of coconut and sugarcane agriculture in Philippines?

A) French

B) Britishers

C) Hollanders

D) Spanish and American

35) Which of the following statements is correct about laterite soil?

1) This soil is developed in areas with high temperature and heavy rainfall.
2) It is poor in iron oxide and aluminium.

Select the correct answer using the code give below—
Code-

36) By which year the target of population stability has been fixed in India?

37) Which of the following (Port-Country) is not correctly matched?

A) Rotterdam - Netherland

B) Igarka - China

C) Montevideo - Uruguay

D) Jakarta - Indonesia

38) When did the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was enacted in which of the following year?

39) Which of the following is not a part of the Article 20 of the Constitution of India?

A) Prohibition against Self Incrimination

B) Double Jeopardy Clause

C) Prohibition Against Torture

D) Ex-post Facto Law Torture

40) With reference to the representation of Uttar Pradesh in Parliament, which of the following statement/s is/are correct?

(1) Uttar Pradesh has 31 seats allotted for Rajya Sabha.
(2) 80 members of Lok Sabha are elected from Uttar Pradesh.

Select the correct answer using the code given below-

UPPSC Prelims 2023 (GS Paper I) – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – Page 4

All Questions

31) In which year, "Mid-day Meal Scheme" was renamed as "P.M. Poshan Scheme"?

32) With reference to the Puranas, which one of the following statements is correct? (1) Information about the Mauryan dynasty is found in the Vishnu Puran. (2) Vayu Puran throws light on the Gupta's governance system.

33) Which of the following is not an economic activity?

34) To whom does the credit goes for the development of coconut and sugarcane agriculture in Philippines?

35) Which of the following statements is correct about laterite soil? 1) This soil is developed in areas with high temperature and heavy rainfall. 2) It is poor in iron oxide and aluminium. Select the correct answer using the code give below— Code-

36) By which year the target of population stability has been fixed in India?

37) Which of the following (Port-Country) is not correctly matched?

38) When did the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was enacted in which of the following year?

39) Which of the following is not a part of the Article 20 of the Constitution of India?

40) With reference to the representation of Uttar Pradesh in Parliament, which of the following statement/s is/are correct? (1) Uttar Pradesh has 31 seats allotted for Rajya Sabha. (2) 80 members of Lok Sabha are elected from Uttar Pradesh. Select the correct answer using the code given below-

32) With reference to the Puranas, which one of the following statements is correct?

(1) Information about the Mauryan dynasty is found in the Vishnu Puran.
(2) Vayu Puran throws light on the Gupta's governance system.

35) Which of the following statements is correct about laterite soil?

1) This soil is developed in areas with high temperature and heavy rainfall.
2) It is poor in iron oxide and aluminium.

Select the correct answer using the code give below—
Code-

40) With reference to the representation of Uttar Pradesh in Parliament, which of the following statement/s is/are correct?

(1) Uttar Pradesh has 31 seats allotted for Rajya Sabha.
(2) 80 members of Lok Sabha are elected from Uttar Pradesh.

Select the correct answer using the code given below-