UPPSC Prelims 2025 (GS Paper I) – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – Page 2
Prepare better with this curated list of UPPSC Prelims 2025 (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
11)
With reference to the creation of a new All India Service, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. In the national interest, the Rajya Sabha can pass a resolution for the creation of a new All India Service.
2. The resolution for the creation of a new All India Service must be passed by the Rajya Sabha by a two-thirds majority of the total members of the house.
A) Only 2
B) Neither 1 nor 2
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Only 1
12)
Match List – I with List II.
List – I (Disciple) - List – II (Guru)
A. Kabir - 1. Guru Nanak Dev
B. Amir Khusrau - 2. Swami Ramananda
C. Surdas - 3. Nizamuddin Auliya
D. Mardana - 4. Vallabhacharya
A) 3, 2, 4, 1
B) 3, 2, 1, 4
C) 2, 3, 4, 1
D) 2, 3, 1, 4
13)
Assertion (A): Investment in human capital yields returns in the future.
Reason (R): Education and health make people more productive.
Select the correct answer from the following:
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) (A) is true, but (R) is false
D) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
14)
Match List – I with List – II.
List – I (Refinery) - List – II (State)
A. Nayara - 1. Assam
B. Manali - 2. Gujarat
C. Numaligarh - 3. Andhra Pradesh
D. Tatipaka - 4. Tamil Nadu
A) 4, 2, 3, 1
B) 2, 4, 1, 3
C) 2, 4, 3, 1
D) 4, 2, 1, 3
15)
Which of the following is/are NOT a dimension of food security?
1. Availability
2. Accessibility
3. Affordability
4. Accountability
Select the correct answer from the code given below:
Code:
A) 1 and 2
B) Only 4
C) 2, 3 and 4
D) Only 1
16)
With reference to ‘Silver articles’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Silver articles turn black after some time when exposed to air.
2. It happens due to the coating of silver sulphide.
Select the correct answer from the code given below:
Code:
A) Only 2
B) Neither 1 nor 2
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Only 1
17)
Match the following missions with their launch dates:
List – I (Mission) - List – II (Date of Launch)
A. Chandrayaan – 3 - 1. 02 September 2023
B. Aditya L1 - 2. 17 February 2024
C. INSAT-3DS - 3. 14 July 2023
D. RLV-LEX-01 - 4. 02 April 2023
A) A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
B) A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
C) A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
D) A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
18)
Match the following states with the number of seats they have in Rajya Sabha:
List – I (State) - List – II (Number of seats in Rajya Sabha)
A. Maharashtra - 1. 16
B. Karnataka - 2. 18
C. Bihar - 3. 19
D. Tamil Nadu - 4. 12
A) A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
B) A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
C) A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
D) A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
19)
Assertion (A): Poverty line differs across time and countries.
Reason (R): The basic needs of people vary across regions and overtime.
Choose the correct option:
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) (A) is true, but (R) is false
D) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
20)
Regarding the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar announced in June 2025:
1. Yuva Puraskar was announced in 23 Indian languages.
2. There is no Yuva Puraskar in Dogri this year.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A) Only 2
B) Neither 1 nor 2
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Only 1