UPPSC Prelims 2024 (GS Paper I) – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – Page 3

Prepare better with this curated list of UPPSC Prelims 2024 (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

21) What does the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) emphasise regarding reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emission?

1. Gradual and limited reductions are enough.
2. Deep, rapid and sustained reductions are essential.

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22) With reference to "Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme" (MATES), which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. This is a bilateral framework between India and Australia.
2. In this scheme Indian graduates (aged 18-30) with knowledge and skills in specific fields of study will be offered to live and work in Australia for up to two years.

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23) Match List-I with List-il and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I - List-il
(Coal Resources) (States)

A. Hutar - 1. Madhya Pradesh
B. Ib River - 2. Chhattisgarh
C. Tatapani - Ramkola - 3. Odisha
D. Umaria - 4. Jharkhand

Codes:
A B C D

24) Who prepares/publishes the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) report?

1. World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF)
2. Oxford Poverty and World Health Organisation (WHO)
3. Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI)
4. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

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25) Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I (Social Security Programme) - List-II (Beneficiary’s Contribution)

A. Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan Yojana - 1. Beneficiary’s choice
B. Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana - 2. ₹55-₹200 per month
C. Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana - 3. ₹436 per year
D. Atal Pension Yojana - 4. 20 per year

Codes:
ABCD

26) Malthus argued that the population grows is a ……. progression, while agricultural production/food supply grows in a ……… progression. From the following options, choose the correct answer to fill in the blanks:

A) Linear, Exponential

B) Exponential, Linear

C) Arithmetic, Geometric

D) Geometric, Arithmetic

27) Which one of the following pairs (Country – Oil field) is not correctly matched?

A) Iran – Haft Kel

B) Kuwait – Kashagan

C) Saudi Arabia – Dhahran

D) Iraq – Zubair

28) Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India?

1. Abolition of untouchability
2. Prohibition of human trafficking and forced labour
3. Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines
4. Protection of interests of minorities

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29) Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).

Assertion (A): According to the Constitution of India, the same person cannot function as the Governor of two or more States at the same time.
Reason (R): Article 153 of the Indian Constitution states that there shall be a Governor for each State.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

A) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

B) (A) is false, but (R) is true

C) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

D) (A) is true, but (R) is false

30) Which of the following is/are stated in the Constitution of India?

1. The President shall not be a member of either of the Houses of the Parliament.
2. The Parliament shall consist of the President and both Houses.

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