UPPSC Pre Exam Paper I (General Studies) 12 June 2022 (Official Answer Key)

81. According to the annual “Frontier Report -2022 released by U. N. Environment Programme, which Indian city has become the second most noise polluted city of the World ?
(a) Kota
(b) Moradabad
(c) Indore
(d) Patna

82. On which date Ozone Day, is observed ?
(a) October 2
(b) September 16
(c) April 29
(d) January 30

83. Who returned the ‘Knighthood’ title to the British WY DO ICU Government in reaction against Jalianwala Bagh Massacre ?
(a) Md. Ali Jinnah
(b) Rabindranath Tagore
(c) Rameshwar Singh
(d) Shankaran Nair

84. Who was the founder of ‘Satyashodhak Samaj’ having its primary emphasis on the seeking of truth?
(a) Tarabai Shinde
(b) M. G. Ranade
(c) Jyotiba Phule
(d) Raja Ram Mohan Roy

85. Match List – I with List – Il and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists.
List – I (Waterfalls of India) – List – II (Location)
A. Dudhsagar – 1. Karnataka
B. Barkana – 2. Odisha
C. Khandadhar – 3. Himachal Pradesh
D. Palani – 4. Goa
Code:
A B C D
(a) 3 2 4 1
(b) 4 3 2 1
(c) 1 2 3 4
(d) 4 1 2 3

86. Eco mark is given to a product which is
(a) Un-adulterated
(b) Economically viable
(c) Environment friendly
(d) Rich in carbohydrate

87. Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched ?
(a) Ishanverman – Harha stone inscription
(b) Sarvaverman Gaya Copper Plate
(c) Jivit Gupta – Second – Deva Barnark inscription
(d) Ishwarverman – Jaunpur stone inscription

88. Which of the following mammals lays eggs?
(a) Hedgehog
(b) Loris
(c) Echidna
(d) Kangaroo

89. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists.
.    List – I (Schedule) – List – II (Subject)
A. Third Schedule –      1. Allocation of seats in the Council of States
B. Fourth Schedule –   2. Forms of Oath or Affirmations
C. Seventh Schedule – 3. Languages
D. Eighth Schedule –  4. List of subject matter of laws to be made by the Parliament and by State Legislatures
Code :
.  A B C D
(a) 4 3 2 1
(b) 3 4 2 1
(c) 2 1 4 3
(d) 1 2 3 4

90. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists.

List -I (Associated works/ Posts)	List-II (Persons)
A. D. K. Karve	1. Establishment of Girls School in Calcutta
B. J. E. D. Bethune	2. Secretary, Widow Re- marriage Association
C. Ishwar Chandra	3. Starting a Vidyasagar crusade against child marriage
D. B. M. Malabari	4. Principal of Sanskrit College in Calcutta

Code:
. A B C D
(a) 1 2 4 3
(b) 2 1 4 3
(C) 2 1 3 4
(d) 1 2 3 4

91. With reference to Western Uttar Pradesh, which of the following statements is/are correct ?
1. Western region of U.P. is much more developed compared to other regions.
2. The region has witnessed the Green Revolution.
Select the correct answer from the code given below:
Code:
(a) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Both 1 and 2
(c) Only 2
(d) Only 1

92. Which one of the famous buildings of New Delhi has been converted into Prime Ministers Museum ?
(a) Vigyan Bhavan
(b) India Habitate Centre
(C) Teen Murti Bhavan
(D) Talkatora Stadium

93. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists.
List – I (Year of Appointment) – List – II (Committee)
A. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee – 1. 1957
B. Ashok Mehta Committee – 2. 1977
C. L.M. Singhvi Committee – 3. 1986
D. P. K. Thungun Committee – 4. 1988
Code:
A B C D
(a) 4 1 2 3
(b) 1 2 3 4
(c) 2 3 1 4
(d) 3 4 2 1

94. With reference to ecological niche, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It represents the range of conditions that it can tolerate the resources it utilizes and its functional role in ecological system.
2. Each species has a distinct niche.
Select the correct answer from the code given below :
Code:
(a) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Both 1 and 2
(c) Only 2
(d) Only 1

95. From which place Jayata and Kumpa were associated who impressed Shershah with their valour?
(a) Bundelkhand
(b) Malwa
(c) Marwar
(d) Mewar

96. Which religious group in India has its highest urban population ?
(a) Hindu
(b) Bauddh
(c) Christian
(d) Jain

97. Which of the following three States of India were top performing States under ‘NITI Ayog’s State Energy and Climate Index’ declared on 10 April 2022 ?
(a) Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram
(b) Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka
(C) Gujarat, Kerala, Punjab
(d) Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal

98. Consider the following cities of Uttar Pradesh and arrange them in descending order in terms of their population.
I. Ghaziabad
II. Kanpur
III. Agra
IV. Lucknow
Select the correct answer from the code given below:
Code:
(a) II, II, I, IV
(b) II, I, IV, III
(c) II, IV, I, III
(d) I, II, III, IV

99. Who is the record holder for single longest space flight by ‘NASA’ astronaut abroad the International Space Station ?
(a) Anton Sheaplerov
(b) Pyotr Dubrov
(c) Mark Vande Hei
(d) None of the above

100. Consider the following subjects and arrange them into sequential order as mentioned in the Constitution.
I. The union and its territory
II. Fundamental duties
III. Citizenship
IV. Directive Principles of State Policy
Select the correct answer from the code given below.
Code:
(a) II, IV, I, III
(b) I, III, IV, II
(c) III, I, II, IV
(d) IV, II, III,I