UPPSC Prelims 2024 (GS Paper I) – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – Page 5
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
41)
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Development is being defined as improving living standards and welfare.
Reason (R): Growth in per capita income is not a sufficient measure of development.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B) (A) is false, but (R) is true
C) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
D) (A) is true, but (R) is false
42)
With reference to the "Pirul Lao-Paise Pao" campaign, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. This is related to reduce forest fires and to provide a source of income to villagers.
2. The Chief Minister of Uttarakhand launched this campaign.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below :
A) Only 2
B) Neither 1 nor 2
C) Only 1
D) Both 1 and 2
43) Which one of the following groups have only input devices?
A) Mouse, Keyboard, Printer
B) Mouse, Keyboard, Projector
C) Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor
D) Mouse, Keyboard, Scanner
44)
Match List-I and List-II and choose the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I - List-II
A. Consolidated Fund of India - 1. Article 266
B. Finance Commission - 2. Article 360
C. Financial Emergency - 3. Article 280
D. Comptroller and Auditor General of India - 4. Article 148
Codes:
ABCD
A) 3 1 2 4
B) 4 1 3 2
C) 1 3 2 4
D) 1 2 3 4
45)
Which indicators are used, in Human Development Index (HDI)?
1. Income level
2. Education
3. Condition of environment
4. Life expectancy
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
A) Only 1, 2 and 3
B) Only 1 and 4
C) Only 1, 2 and 4
D) Only 1 and 2
46)
Which measures are essential to achieve Goal 4 of the Sustainable Development Targets, 2030?
1. Making education free and compulsory
2. Improving basic school infrastructure and embracing digital transformation
3. Expansion of agricultural programmes
4. Increasing investment in technology
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
A) 1 and 2
B) Only 1
C) 1, 2, 3 and 4
D) 1, 2 and 3
47) Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?
A) Equality before Law – Guaranteed to both citizens and non-citizens
B) Equality of opportunity in public employment – Guaranteed only to Indian citizens
C) Creating a new State – Power of Parliament
D) Altering the name of a State – Power of a State Legislature
48)
With reference to the Anti-Maoist operation that took place in April 2024, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It took place in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra.
2. The operation was launched by BSF and District Reserve Guards.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
A) Only 2
B) Neither 1 nor 2
C) Only I
D) Both 1 and 2
49) What is R21/Matrix-MTM?
A) Vaccine against Malaria developed by Serum Institute of India
B) Vaccine against Malaria developed by Bharat Biotech International
C) Vaccine against AIDS developed by Serum Institute of India
D) Vaccine against AIDS developed by Bharat Biotech International
50)
With reference to "Lunar Polar Exploration Mission" (LUPEX), which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. This is an India – Japan partnership for their joint moon mission which shall be launched in the future.
2. JAXA is responsible for developing the lander for the mission, while ISRO is handling the rover and launch vehicle.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
A) Only 2
B) Neither 1 nor 2
C) Only 1
D) Both 1 and 2