UPPSC Prelims 2021 General Studies PYQ · Set D

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"Can you show me one free country where there are separate electorates?... The British element is gone, but they have left mischief behind". Who among the following said the above mentioned statement in the Constituent Assembly debates?

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How many districts of Uttar Pradesh has been covered under the Aspirational District Programme run by NITI Aayog, up to June, 2021?

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3

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Which of the following is NOT the eligibility criterion before filling registration/ application forms for Uttar Pradesh Mukhya Mantri Swarojgar Yojna 2021?

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4

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With reference to the 'Uttar Pradesh Population Control, Stabilisation and Welfare' Bill, 2021 which of the following(s) is/are correct?1.This Bill aims to bring the birth rate down to 2.1 per thousands population by 2026.2.At present, the fertility rate in the State is 2.7 per thousand.Select the correct answer using the codes given below. Codes:

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5

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Which one of the following rivers is NOT the part of Indian Ganga river basin?

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6

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Among the following countries India's trade balance surplus is maximum with which country in 2019-20?

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7

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The symbol 'ECOMARC' is related to which of the following?

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8

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On the recommendation of which Commission/ Committee, the Inter-state Council was set up in India?

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9

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Which of the following is NOT correctly matched?

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10

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Nitrogen is NOT an essential constituent of

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11

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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.List I · StateList II · Representation in Rajya SabhaA. Rajasthan1. 10 seatsB. Gujarat2. 7 seatsC. Karnataka3. 11 seatsD. Punjab4. 12 seatsMatch List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.

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12

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Given below are two statements, one is labelled asAssertion (A) :and other as Reason (R):Assertion (A):Human body synthesises all the vitamins required by it.Reason (R):Vitamins are essential for proper growth of the body.Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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13

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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?

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14

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According to 'Global Peace Index, 2021', which of the following is the most peaceful region in the world?

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15

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Which of the following is NOT correctly matched? Institute Location

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16

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Which of the following vitamins is essential for normal vision?

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17

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Which of the following Ramsar site is NOT situated in Uttar Pradesh?

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18

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Consider the formation of the following States and arrange them in chronological order:I.GoaII.TelanganaIII.JharkhandIV.Haryana.Select the correct answer from the codes given below.

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19

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Who among the following had performed the world's first heart transplant?

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20

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Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan is associated with

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21

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Fruits stored in a cold chamber exhibit longer storage life, because

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22

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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.List I · TextList II · AuthorA. Ragamala1. SomanathB. Rasa Kaumudi2. VenkatramanC. Raga Vibodh3. Pundrik VitthalD. Chaturdandi Prakashika4. Sri KanthaMatch List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.

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23

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In which year was the P.C.Hota Committee on Civil Services Reforms constituted?

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24

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As per the Census, 2011 estimates,which one of the following is the most populous State in India?

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25

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Which of the following countries is NOT located on the bank of the Black Sea?

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26

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The National Disaster Management Division in India is the nodal division in the Ministry of Home Affairs for disaster management. Who is the Ex- officio Chairman of the National. Disaster Management Authority?

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27

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

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28

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Consider the following events and arrange them into chronological order:I.Sharda ActII.Nehru ReportIII.Constitution of Simon CommissionIV.Dandi March.Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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29

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Inwhich one of the following cities was the country's first Indian Institute of Skills established?

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30

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Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched? (Name of local winds) (Places)

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31

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Riboflavin deficiency causes which of the following diseases?

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32

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Which one of the following is NOT correctly matched?(Name of Player) (Medal Won in Tokyo Olympic 2020)

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33

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'SENSEX' is the popular Index of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). It is measured on the basis of how many blue chip companies listed in BSE?

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34

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Ringelmann scale' is used to measure density of

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35

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What is the theme of World Youth Skills Day, 2021?

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36

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Which one of the following causes is responsible for rainfall during winters. in north-western part of India?

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37

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Which of the following Bills can NOT be first introduced in Rajya Sabha?

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38

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Botulism is

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39

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The 'Saras Ajeevika Mela - 2021' was organised in which of the following city?

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40

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

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41

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Given below are two statements, one is labelled asAssertion (A) :and other as Reason (R):Assertion (A):Various components of an ecosystem are not interdependent.Reason (R):Human activities have impacts on the environment.Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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42

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Consider the following and arrange them in chronological order:I.Golaknath CaseII.Kesavananda Bharati CaseIII.24th Constitution Amendment ActIV.42nd Constitution Amendment Act.Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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43

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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 by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage Site in 2008.Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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44

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Which Indian Naval Ship participated in Exercise Cutlass Express, 2021?

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45

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Which one of the following is NOT a major coco producer country?

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46

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Which of the following particles has zero-charge?

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47

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At the time of second wave of COVID-19 Pandemic, which institute had demonstrated the conversion of nitrogen generator into oxygen generator?

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48

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Which one of the following is known as acceleration stage in the urbanization curve?

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49

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Which of the following words is NOT mentioned in the Preamble of the Constitution of India?

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50

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Who among the following never presided a Session of Indian National Congress?

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51

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Which of the following is NOT a mosquito-borne disease?

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52

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With reference to the Satavahana Rulers which of the following statement/s is/are true?1.The Satavahana Kings were the nurtures of Prakrit language.2.Public aspect of the arts got more encouragement during the Satavahana period.Select the correct answer using the codes given below. Codes:

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53

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Which among the following are India's permanent and operational research stations in Antarctica?

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54

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Which one of the following is NOT correctly matched? (Provisions) (Sources)

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55

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Nobi and Kanto plains are located in which of the following countries?

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56

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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.List I · SchemeList II · Year of LaunchA. Aam Aadmi Bima Yojna1. 2021B. P.M. Aatmanirbhar Swasthya Bharat Yojna2. 2016C. Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojna3. 2007D. Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojna4. 2018Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.

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57

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Tapa cloth is obtained from the plants ofwhich one of the following family?

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58

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As per SDG India Index and Dashboard 2020-21 published by the NITI Aayog,which one of the following States was NOT among the top five States in their performance regarding SDGs in the country?

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59

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Who among the following Director won the Oscar Award for the best motion picture in 2021 for the movie "Nomadland"?

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60

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Which of the following Institution/Office bring out the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) data in India?

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61

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The primary duty of the Finance Commission of India is

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62

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"The Clock is Ticking" is the theme of which of the following days?

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63

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Given below are two statements, one is labelled asAssertion (A) :and other as Reason (R):Assertion (A):Teesta river was earlier a tributary of Ganga, now it is a tributary of Brahmaputra.Reason (R):River capturing is a major feature of Himalayan rivers.Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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64

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Which of the following organization has launched "The Great Reset' Initiatives for the recovery of global economy during the Post Covid-19 phase?

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65

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Which one of the following reflects back more sunlight as compared to other three?

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66

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Which one of the following is NOT correctly matched? (Subject) (Related Articles)

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67

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At which place did Raja Ranjit Singh set up the Adalat-i-Ala?

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68

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Who among the following was the Chairman of the First Finance Commission of India?

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69

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Which of the following Schemes in Uttar Pradesh were introduced in Budget of 2021-22?I.Atmanirbhar Krishak Samanvit Vikas YojnaII.Mukhya Mantri Saksham Suposhan YojnaIII.Mukhya Mantri Pravasi Shramik Udhyamita Vikas YojnaIV.Yuva Udhyamita Vikas AbhiyanSelect the correct answer from the codes given below. Codes:

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70

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With reference to 'NET-ZERO' goal for 2050, which of the following statements is/are correct?1.It means that a country will bring down its emissions to zero by 2050.2.It means that a country's emissions. will be compensated by absorption and removal of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere.Select the correct answer using the codes given below. Codes:

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71

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Which of the following is the correct sequence of the Islands of Indonesia from West to East?

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72

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Which of the following labour related Acts have been amalgamated into the 'Code on Wages, 2019'?I.Minimum Wages ActII.Payment of Bonus ActIII.The Contract Labour ActIV.Equal Remuneration ActSelect the correct answer using the codes given below. Codes:

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73

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Who among the following person said for the Fundamental Rights "a pledge to our people and a pact with the civilized world"?

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74

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Largest saline water lake in India is

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75

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Arrange the following foreign travellers in chronological order of their arrival in India:I.William HawkinsII.Ralph FitchIII.Sir Thomas RoeIV.Nicholas Downton.Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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76

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'Blue baby syndrome' is due to the presence of which of the following in the blood?

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77

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Uttar Pradesh Government declared in budget 2021-22 to provide tablet for student under which of the following Yojna?

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78

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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.List I · Volcanic MountainsList II · CountryA. Mount Rainier1. ItalyB. Mount Etna2. MexicoC. Mount Paricutin3. PhilippinesD. Mount Apo4. U.S.AMatch List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.

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79

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Which among the following organisations released the World Population Report, 2021?

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80

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'Statue of Peace' is situated in which State of India?

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81

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A member of State Public Service Commission may be removed by

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82

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The name of the foreign journalist who reported about Satyagraha at Dharsana salt works was

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83

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The winner of the women's single title at the French Open Tennis Tournament, 2021, Barbora Krejcikova is from which of the following countries?

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84

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With reference to the special address of the President of India, which of the following statements is/are correct?1.The President addresses the joint meeting of both Houses of Parliament at the commencement of the first session after each general election of the House of the People and at the commencement of the first session of each year.2.The President in his address informs Parliament of the causes of its summons.Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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85

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Consider the following Committees on Panchayati Raj and arrange these in chronological order:I.Ashok Mehta CommitteeII.L.M. Singhvi CommitteeIII.B.R. Mehta CommitteeIV.G.K.V. Rao Committee.Select the correct answer from the codes given below.

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86

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Who among the following was NOT associated with the Kanpur Conspiracy Case of 1924?

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87

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Which of the following types of glass can cut off ultraviolet rays?"

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88

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Given below are two statements, one is labelled asAssertion (A) :and other as Reason (R):Assertion (A):The President of India determines the qualifications of the Chairman and Members of the Finance Commission.Reason (R):Chairman and members are appointed by the President of India.Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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89

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With reference to the NTPC unit at Singrauli, which of the following statements is/are correct?1.It is situated in the northern part of Chhattisgarh State.2.It is NTPC's oldest unit.Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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90

Set D

In which of the following years, the Environment (Protection) Act passed by the Government of India?

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91

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Consider the facts given below:1.Sukumar Sen was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India.2.Rama Devi was the first woman Chief Election Commissioner of India.Choose the correct answer from the codes given below. Codes:Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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92

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PM VANI Yojna is related with

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93

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In February 2021, Ngozi Okonjo Iweala was appointed as the first woman Director General of World Trade Organisation. She belongs to which of the following countries?

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94

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Which one of the following is NOT an element of rural community?

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95

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Site of gaseous exchange in lungs is

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96

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Which of the following pair is NOT correctly matched? (Place) (Tribe)

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97

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With reference to the electric potential, which of the following statements is/are correct?1.It is a scalar quantity.2.It is a vector quantity.Select the correct answer using the codes given below. Codes:

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98

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Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution is related to Contingency Fund?

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99

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The Nobel Peace Prize, 2020 was awarded to which of the following organisations?

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100

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In which State of India is the Harappan Civilization site Mandi situated?

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101

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The book 'Fawaid ul Fawad' is the record of the conversations of Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya, it was compiled by

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102

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Which one of the following is the main constituent of LPG?

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103

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According to the Union Budget 2021-22, the Finance Minister proposed a new levy, Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess. This cess will be levied on how many products?

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104

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Which of the following Islands is NOT located in the Caribbean Sea?

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105

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Given below are two statements, one is labelled asAssertion (A) :and other as Reason (R):Assertion (A):The government faces a tough time tackling the bottleneck inflation.Reason (R):The situation is due to deficiencies existing in the economy such as supply bottleneck and inefficient distribution.Select the correct answer from the codes given below.

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106

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After cutting cucumber if salt is added, then water comes out due to

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107

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Under the Constitution of India which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Duty?

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108

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Who among the following was NOT an early member of the Naujawan-Sabha' formed in 1926 A.D.?

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109

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Antony Blinken, the Foreign Minister of a country, visited India on July 27 and 28, 2021, for strengthening cooperation. He belongs to which of the following countries?

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110

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Which of the following Constitution Amendment Acts made necessary provisions for the implementation of GST (Goods and Service Tax) regime?

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111

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Which of the following is indicator of air pollution?

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112

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Headline inflation refers to the change in value of all goods on the basket. On which basis is the headline inflation measured?

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113

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Which Constitution Amendment Act. reduced the voting age from 21 years to 18 years?

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114

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'World Ozone Day' is celebrated on

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115

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Which among the following is NOT a major factors of economic growth?

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116

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Which of the following is NOT correctly matched?

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117

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Given below are two statements, one is labelled asAssertion (A) :and other as Reason (R):Assertion (A):The Council of Ministers in India is collectively responsible to both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.Reason (R):Members of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are eligible to become Ministers in Union Government.Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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118

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Which one of the following is NOT correctly matched? (Ruler) (State)

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119

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With reference to 'birth rate' which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?1.Urbanization helps in reducing the birth rate.2.High literacy rate is directly related to low birth rate.Select the correct answer using the codes given below Code:

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120

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Ministry of Culture, Government of India as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrated the birth anniversary of Shaheed Ram Prasad Bismil in June, 2021 atwhich one of the following places in Uttar Pradesh?

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121

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With reference to Mekong river, which of the following statement/s is/are correct?1.Mekong rises in Tibetan Plateau2.Mekong delta is situated in Southern Cambodia.Select the correct answer using the codes given below. Codes:

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122

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With reference to the G-7 Summit held in June 2021, which of the following statements is/are correct?1.United Kingdom was the Chair of the Summit.2.Brazil was invited to the Summit as a guest country.Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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123

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'India climate change knowledge portal' was launched in which of the following months of 2020?

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124

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A non-renewable source of energy is

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125

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The concept of 'carbon credit' originated from

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126

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Given below are two statements, one is labelled asAssertion (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.

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127

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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.List I · State of IndiaList II · Highest PeakA. Tamil Nadu1. Dhupgarh PeakB. Rajasthan2. Saramati PeakC. Nagaland3. Gurushikhar PeakD. Madhya Pradesh4. Dodda BettaMatch List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.

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128

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With reference to the radioactivity, which of the following statements is/are correct?1.Radioactivity is a nuclear property.2.Hydrogen bomb is prepared on the principle of nuclear fission.Select the correct answer using the codes given below. Codes:

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129

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The Public Accounts Committee of Indian Parliament scrutinizes the

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130

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Who originally propounded the theory of three stages of social development?

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131

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Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched? (Tirthankar) (Nirvan Place)

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132

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Which one of the following books written by Noble Laureate Amartya Sen and. published in July, 2021?

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133

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The functions of the State Public Service Commission of Uttar Pradesh can be. extended by

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134

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Diffusion of light in the atmosphere takes place due to

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135

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Which among the following districts of Uttar Pradesh is smallest in terms of area?

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136

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A clove represents to which of the following?

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137

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With reference to the 'Capital formation'which of the statements is/are correct?1.Process of capital formation depends on savings and effectiveness of financial institutions.2.Investment is the essential factor of capital formation.Select the correct answer using the codes given below. Codes:

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138

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Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?

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139

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In which year was the book "Poverty and Un-British Rule in India" published?

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140

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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.List I · BiosphereList II · LocationA. Similipal1. UttarakhandB. Pachmarhi2. MeghalayaC. Nanda Devi3. Madhya PradeshD. Nokrek4. OdishaMatch List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.

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141

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Zero Hour' in the working of the Indian Parliament means

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142

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Which of the following State has the lowest density of population as per the Census of 2011?"

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143

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Flyash pollution is caused by

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144

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Which of the following is the largest lagoon lake situated on the east coast of India?

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145

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In India the First Municipal Corporation was set up in which one among the following places?

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146

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Who among the following was appointed as the first woman Treasury Secretary in the United States of America?

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147

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'Uttar Pradesh Swami Vivekanand Itihasik Paryatan Yatra Yojana 2021' was introduced by the U.P. Government for which of the following people for religious travel?

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148

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The blood glucose level is commonly expressed as

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149

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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.List I · Mineral Exploration AgenciesList II · HeadquartersA. Oil and Natural Gas Commission1. BhubaneswarB. Mineral Exploration Corporation Ltd2. HyderabadC. National Mineral Development Corporation3. NagpurD. National Aluminium Company Limited4. New DelhiMatch List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.

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150

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In the context of Indian history, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding Vaikom Satyagraha?1.It was a Satyagraha against untouchability and caste discrimination.2.Mahatma Gandhi participated in this Satyagraha.Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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2021 General Studies · Set D